2016 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Full Lineup Announced!

Earlier today, we announced the booths and menus for this year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. If you missed it, you can find it HERE. This year's festival runs from September 14, 2016 through November 14, 2016.

Now, we have the full concert lineup so you can enjoy great music along with great food! The schedule is as follows:

Sept. 14-15: Wang Chung ("Everybody Have Fun Tonight")

Sept 16-18: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas ("We Built This City")

Sept. 19-20: Air Supply ("All Out of Love")

Sept. 21-23:  BoDeans ("Good Things")

Sept. 24-25: Fuel ("Hemorrhage (In My Hands)")

Sept. 26-28:  Sugar Ray ("Fly")

Sept. 29-30: Los Lobos ("La Bamba")

Oct. 1-2: David Cook ("Light On")

Oct. 3-4: Wilson Phillips ("Hold On")

Oct. 5-6:  Blues Traveler ("Run Around")

Oct. 7-9: Plain White T's ("Hey There Delilah")

Oct. 10-11:  .38 Special ("Hold On Loosely")

Oct. 12-13:  Jeffrey Osborne ("On the Wings of Love")

Oct. 14-16: Tiffany ("I Think We're Alone Now")

Oct. 17-19: Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX ("Come Sail Away")

Oct. 20-21: Christopher Cross ("Sailing")

Oct. 22-13: Toad the Wet Sprocket ("All I Want")

Oct. 24-25: Chaka Khan ("I'm Every Woman")

Oct. 26-27:  Billy Ocean ("Caribbean Queen")

Oct. 28-29: Living Colour ("Cult of Personality")

Oct. 30 - Nov. 1: Hanson ("MMMbop")

Nov. 2-3: Soul Asylum ("Runaway Train")

Nov. 4-6: Delta Rae ("Run")

Nov. 7- 9:  Boyz II Men ("End of the Road")

Nov. 10-11: Sister Hazel ("All for You")

Nov. 12-14: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ("Go Daddy-O")

The Eat to the Beat concerts are performed at the World Showcase at Epcot America Gardens Theatre. Showtimes for the nightly concerts are 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. These concerts are free to enjoy with your paid EPCOT admission.

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EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2016 menus are here!!

Get your taste buds ready! This year the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from September 14 through November 14.

Along with concerts, celebrity chefs, culinary events, and more, we all know the best part of the festival is the FOOD! And, now, the menus to get your mouth watering have finally been released! So, start making your list now. Here is a look at this year's booths and their offerings:

Africa:

• Buttered Chicken with Micro Cilantro and Naan Bread
• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap

Australia:

• Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
• Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut
• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas

Belgium:

• Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

Brazil:

• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread
• Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato
• Escondidinho de Carne: Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca

Canada:

• Canadian cheddar cheese soup served with a pretzel roll
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce

The CHEW Collective:

• Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce
• Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots and Feta Cheese
• Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle

China:

• Chicken Pot Stickers
• Sichuan Spicy Chicken
• Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles
• Beijing Roasted Duck in a Steamed Bun with Hoisin Sauce

Chocolate Studio:

• Red Wine Chocolate Truffle
• Ghirardelli® Chocolate Raspberry Torte
• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel

Craft Beers:

• Pimento Cheese Dip with Pretzel Crisps
• Charcuterie Plate: Country Pâté, Cured Meats and Crostini
• Piggy Wings: Fried Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Farm Fresh:

• Chicken and Dumplings: Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach
• Pickled Beet Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts
• Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions

France:

• Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
• Soupe à l’oignon au Gruyère et Cognac: Gruyère and Cognac Onion Soup
• Boeuf Bourguignon: Cabernet Sauvignon-braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes
• Crème Brûlée Caramel Chocolat: Caramel and Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar

Germany:

• Roast Bratwurst in a Hard Roll
• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce

Greece:

• Spanakopita
• Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles and Vegan Tzatziki
• Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce featuring Oikos® Greek Yogurt
• Oikos Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake Soaked in Ouzo with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Pistachios

Hawai’i:

• Spicy Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Nori Rice
• Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise

Hops & Barley:

• New England Lobster Roll
• Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing

Ireland:

• Seafood Fisherman’s Pie
• Irish Cheese Selection Plate: Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Irish Porter
• Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

Islands of the Caribbean:

• Jamaican Beef Patty
• Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice and Pickled Red Onions
• Pescado con Coco: Seared Grouper, Pigeon Peas and Rice with Coconut Sauce
• Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce

Italy:

• Pennete alla Parmigiana: Baked Ziti and Chicken Parmigiana, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese
• Spezzatino alla Toscana con Polenta: Tuscan-style Stew with Carrots, Mushrooms and Crispy Polenta
• Cannoli al Cioccolato: Chocolate-covered Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit

Japan:

• Spicy Sushi Roll: Tuna and Salmon with Kazan Volcano Sauce
• Grilled Spicy Edamame tossed with Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce and Chili Powder
• Garlic Shrimp: Marinated Shrimp sautéed with Garlic and Butter and served over Rice

Mexico:

• Taco de Camarón: Battered Shrimp served over a Flour Tortilla with Crispy Purple Cabbage and Chipotle Mayonnaise
• Barbacoa Enchilada: Corn Tortilla filled with Beef Barbacoa and covered with Oaxaca Mole
• Flan de Chocolate Abuelita: Mexican Chocolate Custard

Morocco:

• Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket
• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

New Zealand:

• Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
• Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
• Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Dumpling

Patagonia:

• Beef Empanada
• Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée
• Roasted Verlasso® Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri

Poland:

• Golabki: Pork-stuffed Cabbage in Tomato Sauce
• Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream

Scotland:

• Traditional Scottish Lamb Stew with Neeps and Tatties
• Fresh Potato Pancake with Scottish Smoked Salmon and Herbed Sour Cream
• The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats

South Korea:

• Roasted Pork Lettuce Wrap and Kimchi
• Korean-style BBQ Beef with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi
• Vegan Korean BBQ with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi featuring Gardein™ Beefless Tips

Wine & Dine Studio:

• Pork Tenderloin with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction
• Seared Scallop, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce
• Trio of Artisan Cheese –
  La Bonne Vie Goat Cheese served with toasted Craisin Bread
  Karst Cave-aged Cheddar Cheese served with Fig Compote
  Statesboro Blue Cheese served with Spiced Candied Walnuts

Intermissions Café:

• Southwest Chicken Wrap
• Tuna Salad with a Croissant
• Asian Chicken Salad with Noodles
• Asian Chicken Salad with Noodles
• Caprese Salad: BelGioioso® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & Tomatoes with Basil Pesto
• Side Salad
• Fruit and Cheese Plate
• Grapes
• Brownie
• Key Lime Pie

Refreshment Cool Post:

• Spicy Hot Dog with Kimchi and Mustard Sauce

Refreshment Port:

• Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream
• Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Bacardi Coconut Rum
• Croissant doughnut with Cinnamon and Sugar
• Fried Chicken Chunks with Dole Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

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Skipper Canteen now accepting Advance Dining Reservations

When the Magic Kingdom's Skipper Canteen opened last year, this table service dining location didn't accept advance dining reservations, instead only taking walk-up guests for its first few months of operation. As of last February, this dining location began taking reservations, but only for same-day diners.  

Guests can now make advance dining reservations reservations at the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen restaurant for lunch or dinner. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance. As with all dining reservations, a credit card guarantee is required at the time of reservation and the standard cancellation policy applies.

In April, it was reported that the menu at Skipper Canteen would undergo some major changes as guests found some of the offerings a bit "too" exotic. Perhaps the new menu, along with now accepting Advance Dining Reservations, will help solve the restaurant's issue of filling tables.

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Enter our Mother's Day Giveaway for Disney SUPER Fans!

In honor of Mother's Day, we are hosting a giveaway!!

One of our great members, Mellisa Hernandez, has generously offered up a great prize! She purchased this and was unable to use it, so she has kindly offered it to our group free of charge! You will receive (via email):

A Living Social voucher for General Admission for 4 people to Ripley's Believe it or Not! in Orlando, FL! Please note: This voucher MUST BE USED BY July 2, 2016. 

Important notes: The voucher is good for the Orlando, Fl location only. It must be used by the expiration date. Please only enter if you or someone you know is able to use it. Voucher is NOT to be sold! The giveaway goes live at midnight on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016. The giveaway will run for 48 hours, so hurry and get your entries today! The winner will receive the voucher through email.

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Win your chance to see this movie FREE!!

All Disney SUPER Fans know that I am a HUGE Johnny Depp fan! So, I am eagerly awaiting the premiere of Alice Through the Looking Glass on May 27.

In this sequel to 2010's Alice in Wonderland, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp). Produced by Tim Burton, this film sees the return of Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and the voice talent of beloved film star, the late Alan Rickman. We will also see Sacha Baron Cohen playing the role of Time.

To celebrate, I will give away a chance to see this movie for FREE "IF" Disney SUPER Fans can gain 10,000 members before May 20! Once we reach our goal, I will host a giveaway and one winner will receive a $25 e-gift card to movietickets.com. Use it to see Alice or any film you choose! 

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2016 WDW Free Dining Promotion Announced

The dates for the 2016 Free Dining Promotion have been announced. The dates being offered for this promotion are:

August 23 through October 1, 2016

November 15 through November 21, 2016

November 26 through November 28, 2016

December 10 through December 21, 2016

**Disney Visa Cardholders can book this offer for dates beginning August 14, 2016. Get details here.

• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Resorts that are EXCLUDED from this offer are:

• All Stars Movies
• Art of Animation - Little Mermaid standard rooms only
• Port Orleans French Quarter
• Port Orleans Riverside (dates AFTER October 1, only)
• Fort Wilderness campsites and 3 - bedroom villas
• Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows (available for Studios only)
• The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

The Disney Dining Plan will be offered free to those staying at a Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. Those staying at a Value Resort will receive the Quick Service Dining Plan free. In the past, value resort guests were able to upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan just by paying the price difference between the two plans. Speak with your booking agent for more information and price.

To qualify for this promotion, you must book a minimum 3-night package and add either the Park Hopper or Water Parks and More option to your tickets. As in the past, your check-in date must fall on one of the qualified dates to receive free dining. You will receive free dining for every night of your stay, even if the entire trip is not within the qualified dates.

You must book by: July 8, 2016

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Summer 2017 Update - New Fastpass+ System! Everything you need to know.

Effective April 10, 2016, Walt Disney World's Fastpass+ system is receiving some great new updates. Here is an overview of the whole system for those who haven't used it yet, including changes for those who have.

What is Fastpass+?

Fastpass Plus now allows you to schedule access to your favorite Walt Disney World attractions before you even leave home. For the first time ever, you can now schedule Fastpass times for all your favorite attractions.

How much does it cost?

Fastpass+ is included with the cost of your ticket, package or Annual Pass free of charge.

How do I schedule my Fastpass+ selections?

You can schedule your Fastpass times through the My Disney Experience webpage or mobile app. Link your park admission to your account and add people you are traveling with to your "Friends and Family" list to schedule times for your whole party.
Select the date and park you plan to visit. Then, select up to 3 attractions you would like to reserve. MDE will show you any attractions that are not available. You can choose anywhere between 1 and 3 attractions to schedule. You will be able to select the attraction and the time slot simultaneously. After you select these, individual times and attractions can be changed at any time through the app.

How far in advance can I schedule Fastpass+ selections?:

Disney resort guests can schedule times up to 60 days in advance of check-in date for the entire length of their stay. Off-site guests can schedule times up to 30 days in advance.

What about Annual Passholders?

Annual Passholders may schedule 7 days of selections in a 30 day period. You may schedule these selections up to 30 days in advance of your visit. If you will be a Disney Resort guest, you may schedule up to 60 days in advance. 

What if my plans change while I'm in the park?

You can change your selections at any time through the My Disney Experience mobile app or by visiting your Disney Resort Hotel lobby concierge or by visiting any of the Fastpass+ kiosks located throughout the 4 Disney parks. You will also now be able to remove an individual person from the FP+ reservation without cancelling the reservation for the whole party.

What attractions are available for Fastpass+?

Use the photo in this article to see what attractions are available for this service. Note that certain parks have attractions broken into different "tiers". For these attractions, you may only choose 1 Tier 1 selection and 2 Tier 2 selections. Attractions and Tiers are subject to change as attractions close and new ones are added.

How many Fastpass+ selections can I make?

At this time, you may make up to 3 selections per day in advance using the app or website. Once you have used your advance selections, you can make another, one at a time, through the MDE app or by visiting any of the Fastpass+ kiosks located throughout the 4 Disney parks. These additional selections can be made on day of visit only. 

How many parks can I schedule in one day?

At this time, you must make your advance selections all for the SAME park. If you plan on park-hopping, schedule your advance passes for the first park you will be visiting. Once they are used, you can use your MDE app to schedule additional FPs either in the park you are in OR in another park that you plan to hop to.
Important note: If you schedule just ONE fastpass in advance and use it, you will immediately be able to schedule your second FP for another park. Also, you will be able to schedule your third FP for a third park if you choose! So it seems if you don't use your initial 3 at once, you can still schedule 2 additional after using the first. After this, you will need to schedule them one-at-a-time as they are used.

We will keep you updated as new information becomes available with any updates to the Fastpass+ system.

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