New cupcakes are making appearances throughout Disney for Easter and Frozen. Join us as we take a look at all of the different cupcakes and more this week in Around the Mouse.
Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Magic Kingdom Park
New! Mr. Easter Bunny Meet and Greet: Mr. Easter Bunny will be greeting Guests in Town Square Courtyard March 22-April 5.
New! Entertainment Changes During Spring Break Period: During the busy Spring Break period, there will be some entertainment changes at Magic Kingdom. Between March 29 – April 11, ‘Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade’ steps off at noon and 3 pm. Posie Pics photo opportunity featuring Rosy & Pansy (flowers) and Flutterby* (butterfly) at the Plaza Gardens West. *(Flutterby only greeting Guests on Saturdays). On April 4-5, Easter Pre-Parade with the Azalea Trail Maids at 11:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. On April 5, the Trail Maids will be out from 9:45-10:30 a.m. to meet and greet with Guests. Mr. Easter Bunny greeting Guests in Town Square Courtyard intermittently from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
New! Diamond Horseshoe Now Open Through April 11: The Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square is open now-April 11, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for lunch and 4:30-9:30 p.m. for dinner. Guests can enjoy hand-carved sandwiches, snacks, and beverages for lunch, and a traditional family-style turkey dinner with all the accompaniments.
New! Easter Treat Offerings Available: From March 29-April 11, Magic Kingdom Park guests can nibble cupcakes that are almost too pretty to eat – carrot cake with cream cheese icing and a carrot piped on top, or vanilla cupcakes with a chocolate nest of malted milk eggs. And don’t forget the delicious white chocolate rabbit cupcakes from Cheshire Café!
Epcot
New! ‘Tomorrowland’ Preview Coming to Epcot: For a limited time beginning in April, an exclusive sneak preview of the Disney movie ‘Tomorowland’ is coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. In ‘Tomorrowland’ a jaded scientist and an optimistic teen embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space. Starting mid-April, the preview of the film will be presented at Epcot in the Imagination theatre. Guests will experience an exclusive look at scenes from the mystery adventure film, complete with special in-theater effects that can only be experienced at Disney Parks. The ‘Tomorrowland’ preview is scheduled through May 22, 2015 when the film opens in theaters. Captain EO will temporarily close during the previews. Once the film previews are complete Captain EO is scheduled to return at Walt Disney World Resort.
New! Agent P Norway Cart Closed: As some areas of the Norway pavilion continue to undergo construction for the Frozen project, construction walls now appear at Norway. Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure Cart is no longer available in Norway.
New! Meet Guerlain’s National Director of Fragrance and Beauty: Meet Marie Line Patry, National Director of Fragrance and Beauty, March 30 – April 3 and learn about Guerlain’s exclusive fragrances and exceptional anti-aging Orchidee Imperiale products at La Signature Shoppe in France. From March 30 – April 5, Guests who make any Guerlain purchase of $150 or more will receive a complimentary sample. Guests who purchase any Guerlain fragrance April 3-5 will receive complimentary bottle engraving from 12-8 p.m.
New! Easter Treat Available: At Epcot, guests can pick up adorable chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow filling, marshmallow-buttercream frosting at Fountain View from March 29-April 11, and Sunshine Seasons April 4-5.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New! Jedi Knight and TIE-Fighter Pilot D-Tech Me Coming to Star Wars Weekends: Two new D-Tech Me figurines – a Jedi Knight and a TIE-Fighter pilot – are premiering at Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year. Star Wars – D-Tech Me is a 10-minute experience that uses the world’s highest-resolution, single-shot 3D face scanner created by Imagineering scientists with Disney Research labs. The captured image is later sent to a high resolution 3D printer to create the figurine. This year, the experience will be located inside Darth’s Mall, near Streets of America across from Studio Catering Company. In addition to the new figurines, we will again offer the Carbon-Freeze Me figurine, Alderaan Princess figurine, and male and female options for Stormtrooper and X-Wing pilot figurines. For children, the Carbon-Freeze Me and Alderaan Princess figurines will be available in more youthful appearances. The Star Wars – D-Tech Me 7-inch figurines are $119.95 each, plus shipping and applicable sales tax. For 16-inch figurines, retail is $999.95 each, plus shipping and applicable sales tax. All participants will receive a specially designed button.
Reminder! Frozen Summer Fun Live Will Return: “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE will bring Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf with citizens of Arendelle appearing daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios June 17-Sept. 7. Like last year, the celebration includes the Frozen Procession, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration (available now), Frozen Fireworks, Hot Frozen Nights DJ Dance Party, Frozen Merchandise and Food & Beverage (some available now), and Olaf’s Summer Cool Down. Just in time for this year’s “Frozen” Summer Fun LIVE event, this popular show moves into the beautiful Hyperion Theater (formerly Superstar Television Theater), located right in the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
New! Disney’s Monkey Kingdom Sand Sculpture: There is a special new addition at the front of the park – a giant sand sculpture that celebrates the upcoming opening of the Disneynature’s “Monkey Kingdom.”
New! Specialty Easter Cupcakes Available April 4-6: Special Easter themed cupcakes will be available April 4-6 at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery and Isle of Java. The yellow cupcakes has a pineapple filling and is topped with white buttercream with coconut, Easter sprinkles, green buttercream grass, jellybeans and white chocolate Minnie Mouse bunny ears.
Reminder! Additional Food and Beverage Offerings: Additional menu items will be available March 15-April 12 to Guests for the spring season. Isle of Java, Dino-Bites and Harambe Fruit Market will offer full meal options from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will return to their original menu offerings after 3 p.m. Isle of Java and Harambe Fruit Market will offer a smoked turkey sandwich, and Dino-Bites will offer a corn dog and chips. Everest kiosk and Bradley Falls will offer full meal options from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will return to their original menu offerings after 5 p.m. Everest kiosk will offer a hot dog and smoked turkey sandwich, and Bradley Falls will have a Thai pork sandwich. Drinkwallah will add a smoked turkey sandwich meal from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the cart near Creature Comforts will offer hot dogs from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additional breakfast options will also be available. Everest kiosk will offer a breakfast meal option until 10:30 a.m. and Harambe Fruit Market will have a breakfast sandwich until 11 a.m.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
New! Grand Floridian Cafe Hours Extended through April 5: The Grand Floridian Café has extended hours during lunch service now–April 5. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
New! Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Now Open: On April 1, Walt Disney World celebrate the opening of Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, the newest addition to the expanding Disney Vacation Club portfolio. Located on Seven Seas Lagoon, this new resort features over-the-water Bora Bora Bungalows and Deluxe Studios with a tropical ambiance, which are sure to transport members and guests to a South Pacific-inspired paradise. Not to mention, Magic Kingdom Park is just a quick monorail ride away!
New! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Soft Opening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is located off the main lobby of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort; the adjacent Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace offers views of the marina and Seven Seas Lagoon. Official opening is set for late April, when the coveted Tiki souvenir glassware arrives, but it is currently open in a “soft opening” phase. Full menu or foods and drinks are available now.
New! Easter Decor and Cupcakes at Disney’s Contemporary Resort: At noon on March 31, the 3rd annual Disney’s Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Parade took place at Chef Mickey’s – a procession of pastry chefs starts in the restaurant, then their chocolate bunnies and beautifully decorated eggs are displayed through Easter on the fourth floor near the restaurant. There will also be special cupcakes April 3-5, featuring carrot cake with pineapple-coconut filling, white chocolate buttercream frosting, toasted coconut, jelly beans and a bunny macaron garnish.
New! Easter Offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, fans of Boma — Flavors of Africa will be happy to hear that hours are extended on Easter Sunday, April 5, from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. And ‘tis the season for sweets, with a table laden with goodies – chocolate peanut butter eggs, jelly beans, kisses, chocolate miniatures so that breakfast guests can make a little take-home box. Over at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Palace Library at Kidani Village is being converted to “Library Lounge” during this bustling season, open from 4 p.m.–midnight and offering Sanaa appetizers and cocktails (not on the Disney Dining Plan). Guests of the resort can enjoy the Maji Pool Bar Cookout from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (weather permitting) March 28-April 12: burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, bratwurst and a chicken burger by the pool (on the Disney Dining Plan). Look for some fun entertainment too.
New! Easter Cupcakes at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort: At Disney’s BoardWalk, try Easter cupcakes from BoardWalk Bakery. Vanilla cake with raspberry panna cotta filling, topped with a cute coconut “nest” with jelly beans.
Reminder! Holiday Brunch Available at 1900 Park Fare: Beginning March 29 through April 5, brunch will be offered at 1900 Park Fare from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It will be a brunch buffet, serving breakfast and dinner items. The main entrance to this temporary new offering will be at Grand Floridian Cafe, not 1900 Park Fare. This will not be a character or entertainment dining experience. The price is $23.99 for adults (ages 10+) and $12.99 for children (ages 3-9).
Walt Disney World Resort – General
New! Frozen Fever Treats Coming to Multiple Locations: The Disney Parks Food and Beverage team has created new treats inspired by the “Frozen Fever” short, which become available April 8. Make today a perfect day with Anna’s Happy Birthday Cupcakes, available at select quick-service locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. This vanilla cupcake has icy blue buttercream frosting, marshmallows and snowflake candies, topped with a white chocolate Olaf.
Main Street Bakery
Gaston’s Tavern
Starring Rolls Cafe
ABC Commissary
Sunshine Seasons
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Boardwalk Bakery
Beach Club Marketplace
Contempo Café
Gasparilla Island Grill
Landscape of Flavors
The Mara
Olaf’s Perfect Sundae Day starts with birthday cake-flavored ice cream, piled high with hot fudge, mint marshmallows, brownie pieces, whipped cream, sprinkles and, of course, warm hugs. This sweet treat will be available at select ice cream shops at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort:
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Hollywood Scoops
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Guests at select table-service locations will be able to order an ice-cream cake of their own, inspired by Princess Anna’s birthday cake. At Disneyland Resort, guests can order an individual ice cream cake and at Walt Disney World Resort, guests will be able to order a sweet slice of ice cream cake.
Trattoria al Forno
Captain’s Grille
The Wave … of American Flavors
Sanaa
Coral Reef Restaurant
New! Wi-Fi Upgraded at Theme Parks: Recently, the Wi-Fi network was upgraded at Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, providing faster connections, better performance and less interference. Guests who are unable to access Wi-Fi can check/make FP+ selections from in-park kiosks.
Guest Shuttle Available at Downtown Disney: During our spring peak season, overflow parking shuttles will be available daily to transport Guests between Hess and Team Disney parking lots and the garage on the West Side (at the first floor dropoff area). During this time, shuttles will no longer stop at the West Side bus loop. Guest shuttle hours of operation during the spring peak season: Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-midnight and Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. As Guests board these shuttles, they will be given a flier that reminds them where they parked.
Merchandise News
New! Hidden Mickey Pins Coming Out in April: Fans of Disney Pin Trading will be happy to know new Hidden Mickey pins are on their way to Disney Parks. These 1.25-inch pins are a fun thing to collect or trade with Disney cast members. Similar to previous collections, there will be unique pins released for trading at each Disney destination. One collection – Disney Villain neckties – will be found in both California and Florida. Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort will find pins inspired by Disney character apples from our consumable locations like Main Street Confectionary. Other pins will resemble cast member costumes from popular Disney attractions. These pins are distributed at random to cast members to use for trading. As a reminder, guests may trade a maximum of two pins, per cast member, per day.
Merchandise Events
April 1 – 5: Artist Greg McCullough returns this month with special appearances and signings at Art of Disney inDowntown Disney Marketplace, April 1 – 5 and 15 – 19 from 1 – 9 p.m. Not able to make it? It’s okay! Greg will return April 29 – May 3 with special appearances each day from Noon – 8 p.m. at Art of Disney in Epcot.
April 6 – 14: Be sure to stop in and check out some of the latest releases by artist David E. Doss from 1 – 9 p.m., each day, at Art of Disney in the Downtown Disney Marketplace.
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