While a lot of music fans are getting back into vinyl, D23 is taking the throwback music trend back one step further by offering the Cruella soundtrack on a special cassette to Gold Members, available to pre-order starting tomorrow. What’s Happening: D23 Gold Members are invited to embrace their wicked side with this D23 Exclusive […]
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We’re back at the newly opened Jurassic World Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida to try another tasty treat. This time, we chose the Pistachio Puff from the Treat Outpost. Treat Outpost can be found in the last room of the tribute store, and holds many of the new Jurassic World sweets. Pistachio Puff with Chocolate Medallion – $6 The Jurassic World logo on the chocolate medallion is cute, and unfortunately the only part of this treat that we liked. […]
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The Walt Disney Company has announced that technology executive Amy Chang, and lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald have been elected to the Board of Directors. What’s Happening: The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has announced the election of two new directors: Amy Chang and Calvin McDonald. Ms. Chang is veteran technology executive and currently […]
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Earlier today, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared an update and photos from the new Creations Shop coming to EPCOT this summer. Among the photos was both a look at the current state of the store, and concept art from the original designs of EPCOT, showing how the new shop is intended to honor that aesthetic. The post includes some concept art from the original design of EPCOT. Riddley talks about the priority that Walt Disney Imagineering placed on staying true to […]
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Live with Kelly and Ryan has announced their special guests for the week of May 31st. Among the guests joining for a virtual or on location appearance are iconic actors, reality stars and lifestyle experts. What’s Happening: Every day millions of Americans tune in to ABC’s nationally syndicated, long running morning talk show Live with Kelly […]
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Next week, The View will welcome special guests to the daily talk show including actors and authors who will discuss their current and upcoming projects and topics relevant in today’s world. What’s Happening: The View is the place to go for daily conversation about hot button issues including politics, arts and entertainment, business and more. Each […]
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The Walt Disney Company announced two new additions to their board of directors today: Silicon Valley veteran Amy Chang, and the chief executive officer of Lululemon Athletica Inc., Calvin McDonald. These appointments are effective immediately, and bring the total number of Walt Disney Company board members to 12. The board of directors is responsible for acting in the best interest of shareholders, and has duties such as the hiring and firing of high-level personnel and making executive compensation decisions. Disney […]
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EPCOT is undergoing a serious transformation that will bring new rides, shops, restaurants, and more to the park.
Creations Shop concept art ©Disney
One of the new things that will be coming soon to EPCOT is a brand new shop to replace Mouse Gear. This store will be known as the Creations Shop. We’ve already gotten a look at some concept art for the store, but now we’ve got a look at its progress and more details about its design!
Recently, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared some more information on his Instagram about the Creations Shop. Riddley started by noting that there is a thing called “parti” that is taught in architecture school. A “parti” is an “organizing idea that gives hierarchy to a design.” Riddley then shares that they went back to the original creation of EPCOT to inform their “parti” for the new spots coming to World Celebration, like the Creations Shop.
In fact, Riddley shares that the team working on the Creations Shop went back to original drawings and sketches of some buildings to define their parti. Riddley said that they’ve been working to streamline the spaces, bring back their iconic look, and also “create a more open, light-filled space.” Riddley then shares how they worked with a radial grid to work on their design of some of EPCOT’s new spaces.
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
In another post, Riddley shared how he was on-site with the team recently and that they’re making progress towards the Creation Shop’s opening, currently set for the summer of 2021!
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
Riddley said they’ve focused a lot of their work on “what makes this new design ‘feel like EPCOT.’” He also shared that their goal has been to use the original geometry of the building they’re renovating for the Creations Shop to their advantage. They’re working on “streamlining the façade and emphasizing the rhythm of vertical columns or ribs.’”
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
According to Riddley, the original drawings show that the space was always intended to be open and give flexibility to the things featured inside. The team is now working to get that openness back into their designs.
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
Riddley shared the their parti is all about the circle. By simplifying some of the facades and emphasizing the beams between the columns they’ll be drawing guests’ eyes from the front to back.
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
Apparently they will also be doing a special take on the iconic light wells that defined this space, and more details about that will be shared in the future.
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
It’s really interesting to get a behind-the-scenes look at the design ideas that are being incorporated into the Creations Shop and World Celebration as a whole. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about the EPCOT transformation and let you know as we find more information. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!
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Disneyland has started to reopen more dining locations since the parks first reopened in late April. Today, Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Park’s New Orleans Square is welcoming guests back for the first time since the closures first began in March of 2020!
Blue Bayou!
Not only that, but for the first time ever, Blue Bayou is serving alcoholic beverages! We visited this afternoon to check everything out. And now we’re sharing a first look at this newly reopened spot with you!!
When we arrived this afternoon at Blue Bayou, we checked in for our reservation on the Disneyland app. Blue Bayou is an indoor table service restaurant, known for its views of the boats from Pirates of the Caribbean floating by.
What a Gorgeous View
When we got there, the Cast Member told us they were only seating around 11 tables right now and nearly all of them along the water.
Seating
Hello beautiful views!
To get a look at the menu for Blue Bayou, you’ll scan the QR code on the coaster.
QR Code
The menu here includes Blue Bayou’s Signature Gumbo, salad, and a number of entrees including the classic Monte Cristo Sandwich.
©Disney
There are also some dessert options and a kids’ menu.
For today’s meal we got QUITE the spread. First up, the Signature Gumbo featuring Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Tomatoes, Okra, Jasmine Rice, Green Onions. This item is priced at $7.
Gumbo
Next, we HAD to grab the classic Monte Cristo Sandwich to see how it compared to the other ones we’ve had since Disneyland reopened. The Monte Cristo is made with Turkey, Ham, and Swiss, served with Crème Anglaise, Seasonal Preserve and Seasonal Fruit and is priced at $29.
Monte Cristo
But wait, there’s more! We also grabbed the Jambalaya, which features Jumbo Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Tasso Ham, Creole Rice, Spiced Tomato Jus. This item is priced at $36.
Jambalaya
And we HAD to leave room for dessert too. This is the Sparkling Wine Celebration Finale which comes with two glasses of Le Grand Courtâge Grand Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Brut, served with a Crème Brûlée Duo of Vanilla Bourbon and Café Au Lait with Chocolate-dipped Madeleines. It also includes exclusive Blue Bayou Macarons – Bananas Foster, Signature Hurricane, and Pecan Praline, all for $65.
Celebration Finale
The biggest change to the menu at Blue Bayou since reopening is the addition of alcoholic beverages. Disneyland had long been known as a “dry park” (with the exception of its exclusive Club 33), but that all changed in 2019 when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened and adult drinks were served at Oga’s Cantina. Now, we can add Blue Bayou to the list of dining locations in the park that serve alcohol!
You Can Get Alcohol Here Now
For our trip today we grabbed the Hurricane Cocktail. This drink features Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, Simply® Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Purée, Grenadine and Lime Juice, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry and Orange garnish. It’s priced at $15.00.
Hurricane Cocktail
We’ll be bringing you our full review soon so stay tuned for that.
We have even more restaurants to look forward to visiting soon at Disneyland too and we’ll keep you informed all on the latest Disney news!
Are you planning to visit the Disneyland Resort in 2021? Let us know in the comments!
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