WDWNT.com Celebrates 50 Years of Pirates of the Caribbean with a Week of Special Events & More!

WDWNT on March 6, 2017

This month, perhaps the most-beloved and historically important theme park attraction of all-time is celebrating a “kraken-sized” anniversary, so WDWNT.com will be going “overboard” with a celebration to be treasured (that may or may not end with us burning down a town while drinking)…

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WDWNT.com is “Celebrating 50 Years of Sacking the Spanish Main” aboard The Pirates off the Caribbean ride at Disney Parks with an entire week of special content, merchandise, and more!

Back to the Future LIVE!: The History of Pirates of the Caribbean – Monday, March 13th at 9PM

Streaming live on YouTube, catch the next edition of WDWNT’s beloved history show Back to the Future, as we delve into over 5 decades of rascals, scoundrels, villains, and knaves across 5 Disney Parks (and several films). This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more on perhaps the greatest theme park adventure of all time!

 

LIVE from Disneyland – A Celebration of Pirates of the Caribbean’s 50th Anniversary – Saturday, March 18th

Join Tom Corless and Jason Diffendal LIVE from Disneyland Park as they celebrate the ride’s anniversary from the park where it all started. Live streams of the ride and more will take place on all WDWNT social media accounts, and we invite you to come out and join us if you will be visiting the Disneyland Resort that day.

 

Limited Release T-Shirt on TeePublic.com

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WDWNT.com is proud to present the work of artist Rob Yeo for our next limited release t-shirt to mark this very special occasion. The shirt is available now through March 26th, 2017 at TeePublic.com and then it will return to Davy Jones’ Locker. Various colors and styles (and even a print you can hang up) are for sale now with proceeds supporting WDWNT.com and the artist behind this great design! Find it here!

Special Features

A number of special feature articles will appear on WDWNT.com to celebrate the legacy and your memories of the Pirates of the Caribbean!

PHOTOS: Beauty and the Beast “Red Rose Tavern” Opening February 24th at Disneyland

WDWNT on February 23, 2017

We recently told you about the new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ inspired offerings coming to Disneyland. One of those was the remodeling of the Pinocchio Village Haus Restaurant (for a limited time engagement) into a French Tavern-themed quick service restaurant, aptly named ‘Red Rose Tavern’. The restaurant will be opening on February 24th, 2017 and Disney has shared a first look at the menu:

Beast’s Burger – A 1/3 pound Angus beef patty, slow-cooked beef, Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and horseradish aioli on a toasted roll.

Classic Angus Cheeseburger – A 1/3 pound Angus beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce on a toasted roll.

Enchanted Cauliflower Sandwich – A grilled cauliflower steak, spicy lime aioli, tempura-battered green beans, lettuce and tomato on a toasted roll.

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Slow-Cooked Beef Poutine – Slow-cooked beef and gravy over seasoned waffle-cut fries, pickled onions and cheese curds.

Chicken Sandwich à la Lumière – Grilled chicken breast, apple slaw, onion-bacon jam and fried cherry peppers on a toasted roll.

Chef’s Chopped Salad – Cabbage, Romaine and iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, apple, hard-cooked eggs, blue cheese crumbles, garlic croutons and apple vinaigrette.

Poutine Flatbread – Topped with slow-cooked beef, pomme frites, roasted garlic aioli, cheese curds, gravy and herb oil.

Garden Mozzarella Flatbread – Topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce.

Pulled Pork Flatbread – Topped with pulled pork, roasted corn, sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, pickled onions and cilantro.

Grey Stuff Gateau – A white chocolate mousse and red velvet cake with a sweet raspberry center.

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Lemon Rose Cake – A lemon mousse cake with strawberry-rose filling.

Gaston’s Famous Brew – Apple-mango punch topped with passion fruit foam.

Red Rose Taverne is a limited-time offering, so be sure to be their guest soon!

Marvel Announces Comic Based On “Guardians Of The Galaxy: Mission Breakout” Ride at Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on February 23, 2017

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Marvel has a announced that Guardians Of The Galaxy: Mission Breakout #1, a one shot comic book based on the upcoming ride over at Disney’s California Adventure, will be available for purchase this May. There will also be a few variant covers for those collectors, no pun intended, that have to have it all. We assume one or more of those covers will be a Disney Theme Park exclusive, but only time will tell.

Here is a description of Guardians Of The Galaxy: Mission Breakout #1:

  • The Collector’s many-worlds-famous collection is opening its doors to the public — and you won’t believe the star attraction.
  • Only the Guardians can break through Taneleer Tivan’s security and BREAK OUT!
  • The Marvel Universe story of Disney’s newest, raddest ride!
  • 40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$4.99

Source: IGN

Full Menus for Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on February 23, 2017

Spring is already in full bloom in some states, and that is true for California. The Food and Wine fest at California Adventure will be here before you know it, and with that in mind, here is some info to help you plan. Disney has given us a look at the menu offerings for this years event.

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  • Brie toast with fig and mint and roasted California almond crumble
  • Baked ham and Swiss cheese croque monsieur roll with smoked pistachios
  • Chèvre fromage blanc tartine infused with rosemary and honey, topped with toasted hazelnuts
  • Almond milk tea with pudding

Uncork California

  • White wine flight
  • Red wine flight
  • Mimosa flight

I Heart Artichokes

  • Artichoke carbonara with garlic aioli and smoked bacon
  • Grilled and chilled artichoke hearts with Romesco sauce
  • Creamy artichoke and dark chocolate cake pop
  • Orange iced tea with orange pearls

Garlic Kissed

  • Grilled beef tenderloin slider with chimichurri sauce
  • Black garlic soy-braised pork belly bao with pickled vegetables
  • Garlic-rosemary and avocado oil ice cream pop

California Craft Brews

  • Southern California flight
  • Northern California flight

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Olive Us

  • Chilled Cioppino soup with shrimp, crab claw and grilled olive bread
  • Warm olive focaccia with olive oil and sea salt
  • Vanilla bean crème fraîche panna cotta with Amarena cherry jus and EVOO madeleine

Bacon Twist

  • Baby iceberg and heirloom tomato wedge with peppered bacon and blue cheese dressing
  • Smoked bacon mac and cheese with barbecue-seasoned crispy onions
  • Maple-bacon Whoopie Pie

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Lemon Grove

  • Roasted cauliflower and Meyer lemon-infused Dannon Oikos®
  • Greek nonfat yogurt cauliflower puree with sundried tomatoes and fried capers
  • Duck confit on potato smash with Meyer lemon preserves
  • Meyer lemon macaron with blueberry marmalade, Meyer lemon cream and blueberry dust
  • Cherry lemonade with cherry pearls

Seafood…Sustained

  • Verlasso® sustainable salmon tataki with avocado-wasabi puree and Furikake dust
  • Cage-free cream cheese deviled eggs with farm-raised smoked trout and chives
  • Passion fruit posset and coconut chia with mango compote and jelly
  • Mango agua fresca

The Onion Lair

  • French onion mac and cheese topped with parmesan crumble and chives
  • Braised Wagyu beef on creamy polenta with haricot vert and red onion salad and roasted Cipollini onion
  • Chocolate-hazelnut and raspberry Feuillete tart
  • Strawberry pineapple float with vanilla ice cream and strawberry pearls

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Off the Cob

  • Sweet corn nuggets with beef chili, spring onions and sour cream
  • Jackfruit carnitas banh mi nachos with cilantro crèma and “pickled” de gallo
  • Roasted sweet corn custard tart with honey tuille and smoked chili-infused chocolate sauce

Sweet & Sourdough

  • Bay shrimp Louie salad served in a mini Boudin sourdough boule
  • White cheddar lager soup topped with bacon, served in a mini Boudin sourdough boule
  • Milk chocolate sourdough bread pudding with vanilla bean sauce

LAStyle

  • Chicken Teriyaki slider with spicy Dole® pineapple jam
  • Korean barbecue beef short rib tacos with Kimchi slaw
  • Fresh strawberry compote, lemon verbena and vanilla bean shortcake parfait
  • Dole® Pineapple-strawberry Float with vanilla ice cream and strawberry pearls

Paradise Garden Grill Beer Garden

  • Beer-battered cod served with steak fries, sweet slaw and spiced remoulade
  • Potato and cheese pierogis with vegetarian sausage served with grilled Anaheim chilies, caramelized onions and sour cream
  • Beer-braised pork tacos served with pickled apple slaw, black beans and queso
  • Sausage platter trio served with braised red cabbage and warm potato salad
  • Large soft pretzel served with beer-mustard dipping sauce
  • Salted caramel budino with vanilla bean Chantilly cream
  • Bienenstich cake with honey-glazed almonds, filled with vanilla bean custard

The festival continues in the Hollywood Backlot area, featuring wine flights at Wineology, beer and beer floats at The Brewhouse, and wine at the Festival Merchandise & Bottle Shop at Stage 17. Reservations are now open for all signature events, and can be made by clicking here. Learn more about the festival by visiting disneyland.com/FoodAndWine

VIDEO: Imagineering Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Enhancing Peter Pan’s Flight

WDWNT on February 16, 2017

Peter Pan’s Flight is a beloved classic Disney attraction, as evidenced by the wait times that exceed many other favorite rides. Versions of the ride can be found at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland in California, Tokyo Disneyland, and even Shanghai Disneyland. The ride takes you on a journey, retelling the story of Peter Pan in scenes that include flying over the streets of London, visiting Mermaid Lagoon, and even encountering Captain Hook. In 2015, Disneyland’s version of the ride was refurbished to add many new special effects. In the video below from the Disney Parks Blog, take a look behind the scenes as Imagineers are busy making the magic behind the ‘new’ updated ride.

BREAKING: Opening Date for Star Wars Land Announced

WDWNT on February 16, 2017

Disney today announced that the Star Wars themed lands at both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will officially open in 2019.

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This marks the first date that Disney has given for the completion of the project on either coast.

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Raising Ticket and Select Annual Pass Prices Tomorrow

WDWNT on February 16, 2017

The annual price increase for Disneyland Resort ticket prices is upon us once again.

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Effective Sunday, it will cost $97 to go to one of the parks on “Value” days, the lowest-priced days of the year, up $2. A visit on a Regular day will be $110, while a Peak day will cost $124, both up $5. Tickets are more on days when demand would be higher.

Parking is also going up to $20 from $18.

Last year, in an effort to spread out the crowds, Disney introduced its three-level pricing. Some observers say the tiered pricing structure has worked, with less people flocking to the park, for example, on the highest-demand two-week period including Christmas and New Year’s Day.

On Sunday, prices for some annual passes will go up, too. The Southern California Select and Southern California passes will be $339 and $469, respectively, $10 increases. Both passes have blackout days. The Deluxe pass, with some Saturday and peak-holiday-period blackout days, is getting boosted by $20 to $619. The prices for the higher-end passes will remain the same.

A full pricing breakdown is not available yet, but should be later today.

Source: OC Register

BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out in the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure at the Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on February 16, 2017

Reportedly, up to 6 cars are currently on fire inside of the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

UPDATE 8:39PM ET – “Fire is out. Units clearing the structure of smoke. Receiving reports of 5-7 victims of smoke inhalation. Medics treating now” – Anaheim PD

Beauty and The Beast Fantasyland Layover Coming to Disneyland

WDWNT on February 16, 2017

width= Coming soon to Fantasyland at Disneyland, there will be unique ‘Beauty and the Beast’  experiences for a limited time engagement. These offerings will be there to coincide with the release of the new live action film.

Red Rose Tavern– The Village Haus Restaurant will turn into the Red Rose Tavern. This restaurant will be themed to a French tavern and offer delicious quick service meals. Inside will be beautifully, hand-painted murals that depict some of the various scenes from the animated version of Beauty and the Beast. Each room will will tell the ‘tale as old as time’ chapter by chapter. The menu will be redesigned as well, having some original classics from the Village Haus as well as some new fare inspired by French Taverns. There will also be some new specialty beverages. You can even try the grey stuff!

Royal Reception– This new gift shop will be adjacent to Red Rose Tavern and will offer merchandise inspired by the new live-action Beauty and the Beast film.

That Gaston– Gaston himself will be wandering throughout Fantasyland, offering a meet and greet with guests.

Maurice’s Treats– In Fantasy Faire, each tasty treat at this existing location will have a unique ‘twist’ from Maurice himself. Also there will be delicious dipping sauces available, such as marinara, strawberry, and even Grey Stuff dipping sauce.

The Royal Theater Presents, ‘Beauty and the Beast’- Stop by the Royal Theater in Fantasy Faire and Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones will present their own take on the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ story in the daily show.

At this time we have no further information on these events and when these will be occurring at Disneyland, so stay tuned for future updates.

Opening Date Announced for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout and More MARVEL Experiences at California Adventure

WDWNT on February 16, 2017

Disney California Adventure park will soon be the destination for adventure, intrigue and triumph as recruits from around the world – like you – join forces with legendary Super Heroes in an ever-expanding universe of stories that will grow even bigger over time. This summer, Disney will take the first steps to bring MARVEL experiences into the park with the May 27 grand opening of the thrilling, rocking attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

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This new adventure blasts you straight into the “Guardians of the Galaxy” story for the first time ever, alongside characters from the blockbuster films and comics. As you help Rocket bust his pals out of the Collector’s Fortress, you will experience randomized ride experiences complete with all-new visual and audio effects and music inspired by the popular film soundtracks. You never know which adventure you will get!

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There will be even more ways to step into Super Hero stories with Summer of Heroes, May 27 through September 10. Answer the call for this limited-time celebration as you join the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy for all-new epic experiences.

Summer of Heroes will launch these new, year-round experiences:

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! – Don’t be surprised if you run into the Guardians of the Galaxy on their way to the Milano, with Star-Lord firing up his old-school boom box to get the party started. Gamora may prefer to stand back and observe, but everyone else is bound to get in the groove and show off their moves during this awesome rock ‘n’ roll bash!
  • Super Hero Encounters – For the first time, citizens of Earth will come face-to-face with Groot, one of the Guardians of the Galaxy! You can also step up to meet the First Avenger, Captain America, along with everyone’s favorite web slinger, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

And for a limited time, step up to the challenge with new adventures during Summer of Heroes:

  • Avengers Training Initiative – Black Widow and Hawkeye assemble young recruits for a series of tests to see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of the Avengers.
  • Heroic Encounter: Black Widow – Black Widow will arrive on the scene several times throughout the day in an armored Avengers vehicle for her heroic encounter with park guests.
  • Grab a Piece (or Bite) of the Action – All that heroism making you hungry? Want a token as proof of your adventures when you get home? Special themed merchandise and food will be available throughout Hollywood Land.

The summer brings even more to get excited about over at Disneyland park as classic favorites return with the reopening of the Disneyland Railroad and Rivers of America attractions, with the “Fantasmic!” nighttime spectacular returning later in the summer. Opening dates will be shared soon for these attractions. And don’t miss your chance to see the classic Main Street Electrical Parade during its limited-time run at Disneyland park through June 18.

#HeroUp at Disney California Adventure park with Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and Summer of Heroes, beginning May 27!