Disney Parks to Offer Plant-Based Menu This October

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

Disney has announced that soon, all of its major quick and table service restaurants will soon be serving up plant-based options at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort – along with a new plant-based menu icon coming to Disney dining. Guests will now be able to choose from hundreds of sweet and savory creations, including many brand-new dishes destined to become fan favorites!

In addition to the new plant-based options, Disney will introduce a new menu icon, a green leaf, that will make it easier than ever to find these creations on menus across Disney Parks.

These new options are made from plant-based ingredients like vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes – and are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. From comfort-food classics to exciting new dishes for the adventurer in all of us, everyone will find something to delight their tastebuds.

On October 1 at quick service locations and October 3 at table service locations, Walt Disney World Resort will launch the plant-based menu icon and introduce new options at all theme parks and resort hotels. If you’re craving tasty plant-powered snacks and treats during your visit, you can explore more than 400 craveable dishes!

  • Steamed Asian Dumplings from Le Cellier at Epcot – You’ll love these plant-based meat dumplings, served with bok choy, Chinese long beans, red peppers and radish in a delicious and fragrant Asian broth.
  • Shiriki Noodle Salad from Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park – This refreshing salad is made with noodles, edamame beans, mushrooms, green mango and cucumber, tossed with a sweet chili sauce.
  • Felucian Garden Spread from Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort) – Made with plant-based “kefta,” herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish and pita, this is the perfect bite for your visit to a galaxy far, far away.
  • Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl from Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – This taste of Pandora features crispy tofu, seasoned with chili-spice and topped with a crunchy vegetable slaw, boba balls and your choice of base and sauce.
  • Plant-Based Cashew Cheescake from California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Just one of many scrumptious plant-based desserts available at Walt Disney World Resort.

Whether you’re visiting Magic Kingdom Park, tasting your way across the globe at Epcot’s World Showcase, or grabbing a bite in a galaxy far, far away, you’re sure to find a plant-powered dish to enjoy.

At Disneyland, the new menu icon and many new plant-based options are coming in spring 2020, so guests won’t have to wait long to savor exciting new flavors. And across the world, Disney is serving up delicious plant-based cuisine, including Risotto-style Spelt with Mushrooms at Disneyland Paris, Pan-fried Vegetables with Plant-based Dumplings at Hong Kong Disneyland, or Caramel Mix Nuts Banana Cake at Shanghai Disney Resort. When sailing the high seas with Disney Cruise Line there are bites to find, from a Plant-Based Chili Dog and Plant-Based Eggs to Chocolate Truffle Cake.

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New Character Voice Greetings Installed in Elevators @ Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

If you’ve ever taken a ride on any of the elevators at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you’ll know that on your ascent or descent, you’re welcomed by the friendly voices of Mickey, Minnie, and even Goofy. It’s a small touch, but a sweet one nevertheless as it adds the quintessential “Disney touch” to any Disney Resort.

Now the Disney’s Contemporary Resort isn’t the only one with fun character elevators, as Disney’s Beach Club Resort now sports the fab four (terrific three?) in various elevator bays as well. As you go from floor to floor, a different character in each elevator will read out the level.

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Change-Ups Happening within the Walt Disney Company

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

In a surprising bit of news, Catherine Powell, President of the western region of Disney Parks, has left The Walt Disney Company. Powell was in charge of overseeing Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. Her position has been eliminated, and now the presidents of each of the three resorts will report to Bob Chapek directly.

Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products division, now concentrates his power over Disney’s theme park portfolio with this change. This news comes after disappointing financial numbers at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Disneyland and Walt Disney World will see new Presidents in the coming weeks, with George Kalogridis, the current Walt Disney World President, moving to a new role.

Current Disneyland President Josh D’Amaro will move to Walt Disney World to oversee that resort. Rebecca Campbell, current head of Europe, Middle East and Africa segment of Direct-to-Consumer, will be promoted to President of the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Paris will be handed off to Michael Colglazier, current lead for Parks in Asia. Current leadership in Disneyland Paris otherwise remains unchanged, with Colglazier taking on the additional role of Disneyland Paris management. George Kalogridis, current President of Walt Disney World, will be promoted to President of Disney Segment Development and Enrichment.

Was this needed or were these major corporate changes unnecessary?

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First Latina Jewish Princess to Be Featured on “Elena of Avalor”

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We just got some brand new details for the upcoming third season of Elena of Avalor, and we are so excited! The new season is premiering on October 7th on Disney Channel and DisneyNow.  The new season will begin jam-packed with celebrity guest stars such as Auli’i Cravalho, Sofia Carson, Eugenio Derbez, John Leguizamo, TonyShalhoub, Rachel Brosnahan, Melissa Fumero, Stephanie Beatriz, Roman Reigns and Taye Diggs.

The season then gets more exciting once December rolls around when Elena of Avalor will celebrate a special Hanukkah themed episode. Jamie Singler will be voicing a visiting princess from a Latino Jewish kingdom, making her Disney’s first Latina Jewish princess.

Disney’s Skyliner Merchandise

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios

What’s more exciting than the Disney Skyliner opening this weekend?

How about its own full collection of merchandise!

So far, there have been a few items, like Christmas ornaments, trickle into stores across property, but coming soon is a full line of apparel, accessories, and even fun toys and Funko Pop vinyl figures to commemorate the new transportation system. Revealed today during Cast Member previews is this full assortment of opening day products for the Skyliner.

Coming up soon are a series of men’s and women’s tees, plus lanyards, mugs, socks, a clear tumbler, baseball cap, MagicBand, deluxe art print, and even toy gondola vehicles. We got a sneak peek of the trading pins to come, and the ornaments and buttons are already out on property.

Of course, Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will also be getting their very own exclusive Skyliner merchandise, with a long sleeve hoodie, trading pin, and gondola vehicle available for passholders and an exclusive MagicBand featuring Mickey and Minnie for DVC members.

Probably the most unexpected, yet exciting item out of the bunch is this Disney Skyliner Funko Pop figure featuring Mickey. A parks exclusive, this Funko Pop is set to be released sometime in November.

Thanks to WDWNewsToday for the news!