Celebrating 20 years of great taste at Epcot®

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Celebrating 20 years
of great taste at Epcot
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Let your Taste Buds
be your guide
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IN THIS ISSUE
As Passholders, you can return as
often as you like during the 20th year
of the Epcot® International Food &
Wine Festival for all the fun. (This
year, you may want to visit even more
than usual when you see the offer at
the center of the issue!)
The Emmy® Award-winning stars of
ABC TV's “The Chew” will be joining
in the festivities this year. You can find
out more in our exclusive interview
with the hit TV show’s executive
producer in this issue.
You’ll also find out more about Frozen
Summer Fun, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary
Halloween Party and other delights—
including the latest new deliciousness
at the Downtown Disney® Area—plus
perks and offers just for you.
Let’s dig in, shall we?
20 YEARS
& NEVER
TASTED
BETTER!
Epcot ® International Food & Wine Festival
Presented by Chase
September 25–November 16
E
very Passholder’s favorite festival
of food and drink is back and
celebrating 20 tasty years. So tuck
in your napkin and sample authentic
cuisine from over 30 marketplaces.
Savor nightly Eat to the Beat concerts
and discover the secrets of celebrity
chefs at demos, Signature Dining events
and more! No passport. No worries.
Just a culinary trip around the world with
your buds. (More on them later.)
20 YEARS, MILLIONS OF HAPPY TASTE BUDS.
A lot has changed since 1995. (Hey, we were just
starting to get on the Internet then.) That was the very
first year of the Epcot® International Food & Wine
Festival, and since then we’ve served some excellent
samples from around the world. This year, we even
have a 20 Years of Food & Wine Timeline for a look at
how the festival has progressed over the years.
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OUR PLATE IS GETTING BIGGER!
The Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival has
grown…into the future! Now in Future World, you
can find four tasty new marketplaces. ABC TV's
“The Chew” hosts two of them. Plus, you’ll want to
check out the Artistry of Wine and Artistry of Cheese
Marketplaces to experience artisanal cheeses and
wine from different regions. Yum!
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SPEAKING OF BUDS…
The flavorful characters on this page are your buds.
Your taste buds. You’ve got hundreds of them with you
at all times. They’re the buds that help you have great
taste. Literally. And at no other time in the year are
they more excited than during the Epcot® International
Food & Wine Festival. You’ll find them throughout the
festival, enjoying all the flavors of this world.
ON THE COVER
The tangy Kalua Slider from this
year’s Hawai‘i Marketplace.
Trust Your Buds
Robust Bud
Nueske's® Pepper Bacon
Mac 'n Cheese
(Farm Fresh Marketplace)
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry
Shrimp with Pineapple, Peppers,
Onions and Snap Peas
(Australia Marketplace)
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Peppering this edition of
Mickey Monitor are some
flavorful characters here
to guide you through all
the tastes of the Epcot®
International Food &
Wine Festival!
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The hosts of “The Chew,” from left to right: Clinton Kelly, Daphne Oz, Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall
CELEBRATING & EXPLORING
LIFE THROUGH FOOD
ABC TV’s “The Chew” shows its culinary flair while filming
at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
O
ver the past four years, the five
amiable hosts of ABC TV’s “The
Chew” have engaged themselves
and their audience in finding out what makes
life pleasurable through food and fun. And
we are excited to welcome them to the
Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
for an appearance October 7–9. We caught
up with the show’s executive producer, Mark
Schneider, to get his take on what has made
“The Chew” so successful.
Cooking shows have become very popular
over the past few years, and “The Chew”
is no exception. What makes your show
stand out from the rest?
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The big secret to the success of “The Chew”
has been this wonderful cast who love what
they do and love each other. The five of them
have become very close friends as well as
great colleagues; they invite people to join
that relationship and people appreciate that.
What message do you want viewers to
take away after seeing your show?
Our goal is that the viewer walk away and
say “Wow, I can do that! This makes my
family’s life better.” Because “The Chew”
presents recipes that the average person
can successfully make at home, whether it’s
a new idea for a family meal or a favorite
Ida Mae Astute/ABC TV
We were there last year and participated in a
Mexican Tequila Lunch. I tried a soup with a
hint of tequila in it that was just remarkable.
It knocked me off my feet it was so good!
But, really, everything we sampled was
delicious. I really like what Epcot® does with
the festival. It’s a wonderful way for someone
to start their exploration of different cuisines.
Everyone should be able to discover and
enjoy food. And we at “The Chew” share
that philosophy.
Executive producer of “The Chew”:
Mark Schneider
recipe with a different technique. If we can
offer them something to make mealtime
easier, then we’ve succeeded.
“The Chew” will be taping at this year’s
Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
and we’re all thrilled. You mentioned
you’ve attended in the past. What did you
try that you really liked?
Get the dish on dining
Keeping it fresh throughout
the entirety of the Epcot®
International Food & Wine
Festival, there will 250
celebrity chefs serving up
900,000 sumptuous samplings
and 100,000 desserts!
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PASSHOLDER-
EXCLUSIVE
FESTIVAL MERCH
In addition to all the other Walt
Disney World® Resort souvenirs,
you’ll discover Passholder-exclusive
event merchandise available for
purchase with your 10% discount.
REMY’S
RATATOUILLE
HIDE & SQUEAK
PassholderExclusive Pin
The tradition
continues with
another limitededition pin
created just for
Passholders.
Our favorite “Little Chef” is making his
famous ratatouille for the festival. But
there’s one little problem…he doesn’t
have the ingredients.
That’s where you come in!
PARTY FOR THE SENSES
Reserve your place at this Epcot ® International Food & Wine Festival favorite.
F
east on this tribute to several
sensory arts! Begin your evening
with a reserved seat at the Eat to the
Beat Concert Series. Following the show,
World ShowPlace Pavilion becomes the
setting for a sensational evening where
you can wander among more than 50
tempting tasting stations. And take in
the magic of awe-inspiring acts from
Cirque du Soleil ®!
Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Call 407-WDW-FEST
(939-3378) for reservations.
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SPECIAL THEMED NIGHTS
Party for the Senses gets even
more fun on these special dates.
SELECT TV CAST
OF “THE CHEW”
October 10
DISNEY CHEFS FROM
AROUND THE WORLD
October 24
AN ELEGANT HALLOWEEN
October 31
Kids of all ages can join in a
scavenger hunt to help stock his
kitchen. To start, just purchase
your map and stickers at Festival
Center, Pin Central, Port of Entry
or World Traveler. Then hunt for the
little Remys hidden around World
Showcase. Once you’ve found all of
them, you’ll earn a special surprise!
NEW MUSICAL TREATS
AT EAT TO THE BEAT
How do you make the Epcot®
International Food & Wine Festival
even better? How about a little
side of Chaka Khan, the queen of
funk who gave us “I Feel For You.”
Or a taste of Tiffany, the girl who
lit up the ‘80s with her cover of “I
Think We’re Alone Now.” They’re
both new to the Eat to the Beat
Concert Series this year along with
Everclear and Maxi Priest. Check
out the full concert lineup on our
calendar page.
Festival Coin
What better way to celebrate
your fun-filled days at the festival
than with this memento?
Passholder T-shirt
Figment welcomes all to Epcot® on this
sporty shirt that’ll suit you to a tee!
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HALLOWEEN IS BUBBLING UP
AT MAGIC KINGDOM PARK
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins September 15.
E
ach year all the silly ghouls and
ghosts visit Magic Kingdom® Park
for an entire spirited season where
the scares aren’t startling and Halloween
is celebrated in grand fashion!
Don’t be frightened—the fun doesn’t
stop with candy. Some of the most
scream-ish Disney Characters can be
found at their favorite haunts, but after
the party they’ll be dearly departing.
All Guests, ghastly and otherwise, are
invited to wear frightful costumes to
scare up some candy. With a special
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
ticket in hand, everyone can trick-or-treat
through the most magical place on Earth.
Also, this year will be one to remember
with the resurrection of Mickey’s “BooTo-You” Halloween Parade and Happy
HalloWishes—the villains are going to
steal the show.
A WICKED NEW CASTLE SHOW IS BREWING
T
his Halloween party may be the
spookiest ever, thanks to Winifred,
Sarah and Mary Sanderson’s Hocus
Pocus Villain Spelltacular.
The Sanderson Sisters of Walt Disney
Pictures Hocus Pocus have been
summoned to Magic Kingdom Park and
they’re concocting an evil Hocus Pocus
Party potion. Be wary—all the special
spell ingredients required can only be
found with the evilest of villains from
the deepest and darkest corners of Walt
Disney World® Resort. The stage and
castle will be illuminated with countless
candles and at the heart of it all, a magical
cauldron with some ideas of its own.
Leave no
sweet tooth behind
If you take a shine to sweets, Mickey’s
Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is just
what you’re looking for. This year there
will be 261 tons of candy all ready to be
dished out at 13 treat spots.
Be sure to catch this castle show. It’s sure to
be as spooky as it is special.
PASSHOLDER PARTY PERKS
Buy early and save up to
$9 on select nights as a Passholder.
disneyworld.com/halloween
Entertainment offerings subject to change without notice.
Please choose costumes that are not obstructive or offensive.
Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket
valid only during specific event dates and hours.
FALL TRIMMINGS AT
MAGIC KINGDOM PARK
Ten fun facts about fall
at Walt Disney World Resort
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There are 4,000 pumpkins
throughout the Park
T
hroughout autumn, Magic Kingdom®
Park will be adorned in all the telltale
signs of fall. Orange, red and yellow
buntings will dress most windows and
archways. Freshly fallen leaves form
garlands that stretch as far as the eye can
see. If you’re hoping to find yourself in the
seasonal spirit this fall, come visit us at
Magic Kingdom Park.
On average, there are
8
on each wreath
1,729.5 ft
It takes over
750
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SMALL PUMPKINS
Noticing a lot of leaves?
There is exactly
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Show everyone that
you made it to
Magic Kingdom
Park for Mickey’s
Not-So-Scary
Halloween Party
with this exclusive
Passholders-only pin.
Monstrous Merchandise
of leafy garland
HOURS
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to dress the Park
in full fall fashion
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Find some Halloween gifts
that are not -so - scary
Spooktacular
Chip ‘n Dale Pin
That’s roughly
8,000 lb of leaves
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LIMITED
EDITIONS TO
DIE FOR
There’s so much more than just pins
and clothes! Visit Magic Kingdom Park
to discover collectibles, souvenirs and
other ghastly gifts just waiting
to be dug up.
Not-So-Scary Shirts and More
All the ribbon bows
stretch out to over
1 mile in length
For a limited time only, there is a
haunting assortment of Halloween
clothing available.
Each and every decoration
is handmade
There are 125
Mickey Mouse pumpkins
around the Park
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All the decor requires
36
CAST MEMBERS
to garnish the Park
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After Halloween,
all the decor comes down
in one evening
As a Passholder, you save 10%
on all merchandise including
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween
Party (while supplies last).
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LAST CHANCE FOR SOME
FROZEN SUMMER FUN!
Don’t “let it go” without a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios .
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L
ike the summer season itself, the last
days of Frozen Summer Fun are with
us. And we can’t think of a better
excuse to get out and give it one more
look! The event, which is set to continue
now through September 7, is filled with
cool things like a special Frozen fireworks
spectacular, cool new merchandise
and the Frozen Royal Welcome, where
Princess Anna, Queen Elsa and their
friends lead a procession around their
neighboring kingdoms!
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The showstopper of Frozen Summer
Fun is For the First Time in Forever:
A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration.
The show captures all the adventure
and fun from the movie with singalong versions of all of the songs you
know, and love, from the film! But it
isn’t just about singing. This year, the
celebration will be even bigger as the
event moves to The Hyperion Theater
in the heart of Disney’s Hollywood
Studios®! And we’ve added exciting
new in-theater effects to make the
experience even cooler!
For a limited time, dont miss out on
this cool new experience. Make your
visit “a perfect day” and sit down for
a screening of the new animated short
Frozen Fever, presented in the ABC
Sound Studio. This whimsical, musical
short will be shown throughout the
day (plus a peek behind the scenes).
Frozen Fever
and more!
For the first time, enjoy Walt Disney
Animation Studios short films in the same
collection! Find favorites like Disneys
Frozen Fever and 11 more celebrated
shorts, plus a behind-the-scenes peek,
interviews and more. Look for it in
August at your favorite store.
FEATURED
PERKS {
These Passholder exclusives
should pique your interest.
SAVE ON THE ULTIMATE DAY AT
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE
FESTIVAL AND OTHER TOURS
®
W
hat could possibly be better
than enjoying all that’s offered
at the Epcot® International
Food & Wine Festival? Enjoying it with
a new Ultimate VIP Tour Experience with
your 15% Passholder discount!
DINE. SAVOR. SAVE.
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rom simple comfort foods to
sophisticated palate pleasers…all
with that Disney touch you’ve come
to expect…Walt Disney World® Resort
restaurants anticipate your appetite.
Theme Park, Biergarten Restaurant in
Epcot ®, The Hollywood Brown Derby in
Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and T-REX at
Downtown Disney® Area are just waiting
for you to delight in.
So why not soak in the ambiance while
saving 10% on lunch and dinner at select
locations? Such favorites as Yak & Yeti™
Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom®
Visit disneyworld.com/passholderperks
to be sure where and when discounts are
offered. Reservations may be required, so
call 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Kick off the daylong Ultimate Day at
the Epcot® International Food & Wine
Festival with a Celebrity Breakfast
Experience that gets you up close to a
celebrity chef. Then it’s off to food and
beverage demos/tastings, a turn on
Soarin’® and Test Track®, a champagne
toast and much more—culminating with
gold badge seating for the Eat to the
Beat Concert Series. This immersive
new experience is the perfect way to
discover this annual favorite in a whole
new light.
But that’s not all. Your 15% discount is
good off the regular price of other select
tours as well. Explore Walt Disney World
Resort with The UnDISCOVERed Future
World Tour, Wild Africa Trek, Backstage
Tales, Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic
Kingdom® Tour and Wilderness Back
Trail Adventure.
For tour reservations
and information, please call
407-WDW-TOUR (939-8687).
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EPCOT® INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
CALENDAR
SELECT NIGHTS
SEP 15
TO
NOV 1
NOW
MICKEY’S
NOT-SO-SCARY
HALLOWEEN PARTY
TO
SEP 7
FROZEN
SUMMER FUN
NIGHT OF JOY
Magic Kingdom Park
Magic Kingdom® Park
Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®
SEP
11&12
SEP 25
NOV 6
TO
NOV 16
TO
JAN 4
EPCOT®
INTERNATIONAL
FOOD & WINE
FESTIVAL
MICKEY’S VERY MERRY
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Magic Kingdom Park
THE OSBORNE FAMILY
SPECTACLE OF
DANCING LIGHTS
Epcot ®
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
SELECT NIGHTS
NOV 8
TO
DEC 18
ABC'S "THE CHEW"
Live taping at the Epcot®
International Food & Wine Festival
October 7–9, 2015
ABC's Air Dates
October 12–16, 2015
(Check local listings)
Oak Bud
Oak Bud drops roots at
Epcot® for 53 days during
the Epcot® International
Food & Wine Festival.
To get more Passholder
Calendar dates and info, visit
PassholderCalendar.com
HOLIDAYS
AROUND THE
WORLD
Epcot ®
NOV 27
TO
16
DEC 30
EPCOT®
INTERNATIONAL
FLOWER & GARDEN
FESTIVAL
Epcot ®
EAT TO THE BEAT
CONCERT SERIES
Relax “under the stars” and enjoy live music
from legendary artists.
AMERICA GARDENS THEATRE
5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sep 25, 26 & 27
David Cook
Sep 28 & 29
Wilson Phillips
Sep 30 & Oct 1
Christopher Cross
Oct 2, 3 & 4
STARSHIP featuring
Mickey Thomas
Oct 5, 6 & 7
Smash Mouth
Oct 8 & 9
The Pointer Sisters
Oct 10 & 11
38 Special
Oct 12 & 13
Rick Springfield
Oct 14, 15 & 16
Sugar Ray
Oct 17 & 18
The S.O.S. Band
Oct 19, 20 & 21
Air Supply
Oct 22 & 23
Fuel
Oct 24 & 25
Tiffany
Oct 26, 27 & 28
Dennis DeYoung
Oct 29 & 30
Jo Dee Messina
Oct 31 & Nov 1
Everclear NEW
Nov 2, 3 & 4
Boyz II Men
Nov 5 & 6
Sister Hazel
Nov 7, 8 & 9
Big Bad
Voodoo Daddy
Nov 10, 11 & 12
Hanson
Nov 13 & 14
Maxi Priest
Nov 15 & 16
Chaka Khan NEW
NEW
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Entertainment subject to change without notice.
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HAKUNA MATATA
MEANS NO WORRIES!
Only love, joy and music at the Festival of the Lion King show.
T
here’s something about Festival
of the Lion King—the music, the
performers, the staging and the
overall celebratory feeling—that seems
more electrifying with every performance.
The beauty of this musical tribute to
a young lion’s journey of discovery is
the masterful way in which the show’s
performers draw you in to their lush,
exotic world through warm interaction
and audience participation. They keep
you engaged in every aspect of the story
without attempting to retell it. Their
vibrant, richly colored costumes and
dynamic choreography celebrate the
culture and soul of the land from which
this story emanates.
The rascally Timon starts things off by
leading everyone in singing “Hakuna
Matata.” He then introduces his frolicking
pals, the very agile and sprightly Tumble
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Monkeys—a show favorite. These highly
trained acrobats perform Olympic-style
feats in sync to a jazz melody.
Then, suddenly, the lively ambience turns
to dark foreboding when the dastardly
hyenas take the stage during an ominous
rendition of “Be Prepared,” which
features an electrifying fire dance. But
love literally soars above it all when the
Flying Bird performers, clad in radiant
color and plumage, bring “Can You Feel
the Love Tonight" to the highest heights
in sheer balletic splendor.
ALL COME TOGETHER
IN A CIRCLE OF LIFE
Of course, the central theme of the
story is how everything is connected in
the circle of life. And the beauty of that
principle is splendidly evoked when you
hear “Circle of Life” being sung and
see all the entertainers dressed as the
animals take the stage for the finale.
Timon then leads everyone in singing
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” with the
Tumble Monkeys performing for all.
There are performances of Festival of
the Lion King throughout the day at the
Harambe Theatre in Disney’s Animal
Kingdom® Theme Park. Be sure to
check your Times Guide. The show can
be booked—based upon availability—
through Disney FastPass+ on the My
Disney Experience mobile app.
Come and relive the excitement at
Festival of the Lion King...It ain’t no
passing craze!
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EACH FOOD AREA OFFERS
INTERNATIONAL TASTES WITH
AN AFRICAN TOUCH
Kitamu Grill offers a succulent Skewered
Chicken that's sure to please. The Beef
Gyro Flatbread entices you with Greek
yogurt, cucumber and tomato—plus an
added touch of sriracha sauce. Famous
Sausages features an exotic corn dog
inspired by a South African sausage
called boerewors. It's dipped in a curryinfused batter for added spice. And Chef
Mwanga’s serves a spice-rubbed Karubi
Rib with Green Papaya-Carrot Slaw.
You’ll want to accompany your savory
treat with a beverage from Wanjohi
Refreshment. Among the offerings are six
South African wines by the glass; Safari
Amber Lager and Orlando Brewing I-4
IPA on draft; Red Sangria with Van der
Hum tangerine liqueur from South Africa;
The Starr of Harambe (a frozen drink with
Beef Gyro Flatbread: make this dish at home
with the recipe below.
Starr African rum with mango puree in a
souvenir mug); nonalcoholic tangerine
lemonade; and fountain beverages that
include two from the African continent.
The entire Harambe Market area is
comfortably shaded and outfitted with
more than 200 seats, so you’ll feel right
at home in this little bit of Africa at Walt
Disney World® Resort.
BEEF GYRO FLATBREAD
Harambe Market | Disney's Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park
TASTE AND EXPERIENCE
A BIT OF AFRICA
An exciting new food and beverage location will thrill your senses.
H
arambe Village at Disney’s Animal
Kingdom® Theme Park has always
been known for its authentic East
African feel and pulsing live music, as
well as colorful costumes worn by the
area’s Cast Members. With the addition
of the new Harambe Market, that African
vibe has been expanded to capture
more of your senses in bold new ways.
Located near Kilimanjaro Safaris®
and the Harambe Theatre, Harambe
Market provides a series of diverse
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food offerings adjacent to a bustling
Colonial-era train depot.
Food items sold at the Market reflect
the unique personalities of the shops’
owners who have traveled here from
around the world bringing with them
exotic flavors and recipes. The tasty and
inspired food and beverage offerings
available at four themed walk-up
locations are so tantalizing to your
senses, you’ll definitely want to try as
many dishes as possible.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1. Mix all ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
2. Set aside.
Spicy Yogurt Sauce
Beef Gyro Flatbread
½ pound thin sliced beef
gyro meat
4 flatbreads (naan preferred)
1 head romaine lettuce,
cleaned and chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled,
seeded and diced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
Serves 4
Spicy Yogurt Sauce
Beef
1. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat for
3–5 minutes, until very hot.
2. Add sliced beef and sear on both sides for 2
minutes, until crispy.
3. Remove from pan and cut into ½-inch strips.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 5
minutes. Slightly warm the flatbreads for 1
minute each.
5. Place ¼ of chopped lettuce in the bottom of
each flatbread. Top with ¼ of beef.
6. Add ¼ of the tomatoes and cucumbers.
7. Top with spicy yogurt sauce.
Cook’s Note: Lamb gyro meat may be substituted if preferred.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens and not tested for home use.
The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
All recipes are the property of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., and may not be reproduced without express permission.
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DISNEY FASTPASS+
TIPS AND TRICKS
The Keys to the Kiosks
Make your way to some of the typically
least-busy FastPass+ kiosks: Jungle
Cruise® kiosk at Magic Kingdom® Park,
International Gateway at Epcot®,
Muppet ★Vision 3D at Disney’s
Hollywood Studios® and Harambe at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
s a Passholder, you’re surely aware of the benefits of Disney
FastPass+ service. There’s no better way to enjoy some of the
attractions, Character Greetings, fireworks, shows and parades you
love best. (Besides, of course, building Space Mountain® in your garage.)
But if all you’re doing is reserving the basic three a day, you’re simply not
getting everything this amazing service was built to do.
OUR PASSHOLDER POWER-UPS
The Early Bird
With your Annual Pass, your
FastPass+ selections can
Disney FastPass
be reserved 30 days ahead of your
visit. And bonus! You can plan
your fun for up to 7 days at a time.
The Bonus Hop
If you have a Pass that allows you
to go from Park to Park on the
same day, you can make your
additional +1 selections at a
kiosk at a different Theme Park.
The Same-Day Way
The Morning More-so
Spur-of-the-moment visit?
You can also make same-day
FastPass+ selections using the
app or at the kiosks once you’ve
arrived in the Park.
Try to get a morning set of
FastPass+ fun, because once
you redeem your initial set
of FastPass+ selections, you
can select extras one at a time.
We call them “+1s.”
The Rolling Rider
Make the experience a rolling one.
Once your +1 is redeemed, you
can visit a kiosk to get another +1.
Each time you redeem a FastPass+
experience, you can select a new one.
LINKING YOUR PASSES
Here’s the most important tip! Linking your Pass to your My Disney
Experience account makes all this magic happen! It’s easy to do using the
My Disney Experience mobile app on your smartphone. To begin, simply:
Sign In or Register on the My
Disney Experience app
Navigate to “My Reservations”
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Disney FastPass
FastPass+ attractions and entertainment experiences,
Select “Link a Ticket or Pass”
Scan the bar code on your Pass
to easily link it to your profile
the number of selections you can make and available arrival windows are limited.
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art of the magic of being a
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it’s easy to imagine that the Pirates of the
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Cinderella Castle is the nicest house on
your block.
Now, imagine if that feeling didn’t
require so much imagination. Imagine
actually owning a piece of the magic
and calling a Walt Disney World
Resort “home.” A growing number of
Passholders have made that fantasy their
reality through Disney Vacation Club,
a flexible vacation-ownership program
that gives families affordable access to
spacious accommodations ranging from
Deluxe Studios with kitchenettes to 1and 2-bedroom villas with full kitchens to
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Sit down to a family meal with a side of magic
in one of 20 new Bungalows.
3-bedroom Grand Villas and more. Nine
of the 13 Disney Vacation Club Resorts
surround the Walt Disney World Theme
Parks, including the spectacular new
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
Passholders who’ve discovered the
magic of Membership are feeling at
home in the vacation kingdom. Whether
they’re starting their day with breakfast
in their villa, ending it with a family
movie night in their villa’s living room
or returning to their Resort for a muchneeded midday break, they are visiting
Walt Disney World® Resort like locals.
Of course, to truly understand the
possibilities, it helps to hear real stories
from real Members like Kate Melody:
“With our Annual Passes for Theme Park
admission and our Disney Vacation Club
Membership to book our Resort, we are
able to take longer vacations than we
used to. On several occasions, we have
had last-minute opportunities to visit
Walt Disney World Resort, and since we
already had Theme Park admission, it
made those last-minute trips something
we could actually do!” Join Kate as well
as Juliet, our Disney Vacation Club Member
Moms, as they share their stories in a
special webcast viewable Aug. 29–Sept. 6.
Visit MomsPanelOnLocation.com after
Aug. 17 to register, or visit WhatIsDVC.com
to learn more now.
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philosophy behind the yummy goodness
before returning to Florence, Italy.
The original Florence-based location was
started by her grandfather Raffaello 85
years ago, and she continues to use the
same family recipes with locally sourced
fresh ingredients and no additives or
flavoring. “In that first bite, you have to
understand what you’re eating right away.
It’s the way my grandfather ran things.”
{
Also New at
Downtown
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Erwin Pearl
Choose from pistachio, coconut, strawberry
sorbet and other frosty flavors.
So what is the difference between gelato
and ice cream? For the uninitiated,
gelato has less butterfat and cream than
ice cream. Gelato is also denser because
it contains less air and is also served
slightly warmer than ice cream. The result
is a richer, more flavorful encounter. The
gelato here is made from scratch daily,
with a rotating menu of flavors plus a
few favorites, like chocolate and vanilla,
always available.
QUALITY NEVER
GOES OUT OF STYLE
Silvana Vivoli is excited for you to
experience Vivoli il Gelato because to
her “the idea is to have a little Italian
island here at Disney.”
Vivoli il Gelato brings a taste of traditional Italian treats to Downtown Disney.
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f she had only three words to describe
Vivoli il Gelato, third-generation
gelato maker Silvana Vivoli would use
“simple,” “fresh” and “traditional.”
“I want people to know what real
Italian gelato is. Freshness and the best
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ingredients are the most important,”
she says.
Silvana was in town prepping for the June
opening of her gelateria at Downtown
Disney®. And we were lucky enough to
catch up with her as she explained the
VISIT TODAY!
As a Passholder, enjoy 10% off not
only decadent gelatos, but also silky
sorbets, thick milkshakes, coffee,
scrumptious paninis and multi-textured
affogatos (espresso-topped gelato—
“so you get the hot and the cold”),
now through September 30.
Your go-to store for a wide
selection of sophisticated,
distinctive fashion jewelry made
with flair for that perfect accent.
Tea Traders Café by Joffrey's
Here’s where you’ll find just the
right specialized hot and cold
teas, “spirited” tea, custom
blends, packaged teas and more.
Here’s the scoop
The Downtown Disney Vivolli il Gelato
features the very same recipes used at
the original Florence location. In fact,
many ingredients—such as pistachios,
hazelnuts, and cocoa powder—are
imported from Italy.
OPEN YOUR EYES FOR A FIRST
LOOK AT JOCK LINDSEY’S
HANGAR BAR
This supporting character from Raiders of the Lost Ark
is coming soon to Disney Springs.
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Idol and many other Indy adventures,
he came back and founded this travelseasoned lounge.
Jock Lindsey, pilot ace and compatriot
to Indiana Jones, stumbled upon
Disney Springs™ while searching for
the Fountain of Youth. After finding
(and losing) the Chachapoyan Fertility
THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING
NEW TO DISCOVER
f you’re searching for curiosities from
a lifetime of adventure, you’ll find your
fill at the Hangar.
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The drinks, meals and each section of
the Hangar are themed and flavored to
unique regions that Jock has seen with
Indy and without. No matter how many
times you visit, there is always something
new to discover among Jock’s mementos
and valuables.
In addition to the finer details of each
dining and drinking section, you’ll
discover larger pieces of Jock’s personal
collection. Look to the rafters and you’ll
see remnants of travel-worn planes;
outside you’ll find his steamer, “Reggie,”
named after his favorite pet snake.
Every corner of Jock Lindsey's Hangar
Bar is eccentric, peculiar and charmingly
unrefined. Discover it for yourself when it
opens this fall.
Discover the newest and most adventurous
bar at Disney Springs.
For more info on the transition
to Disney Springs, visit
disneyparks.com/blog.
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GETTING AROUND
A Passholder update on our transition to Disney Springs.
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f you’ve driven down Buena Vista Drive any time in the last year, you
couldn’t help but notice the flurry of activity there. But if you’ve recently
made a trip to the area, you’ll see something even better—a whole lot
of progress. Just take a look at some of the new ways to get around.
PASSHOLDER, ENJOY THIS
SPECIAL SEASONAL OFFER!
Enjoy great rates in late summer from $79 * per night,
plus tax, at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort!
For stays most Sunday–Thursday nights 8/28/15 through 10/3/15.
Book now through 9/30/15.
Visit disneyworld.com/passholder
or call 407-560-PASS (7277).
ROADWAY RAMPS
This fall, new ramps will improve access to the Orange
Garage. The flyover ramp on Buena Vista Drive will likely
open first, with the I-4 slip ramp (with direct access from I-4,
connecting between Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
and Team Disney) slated to open in time for the holiday
shopping season.
SMART GARAGES
Guests visiting the Orange Garage, the first of two garages
planned for Disney Springs™, will experience “smart
technology” that clearly identifies how many spaces are
available and where they are located, making it easier to
find parking spots. As always, self-parking, including parking
in the new garage, will continue to be complimentary.
WALK THIS WAY
Two new pedestrian bridges providing safe and efficient
access to Downtown Disney® are opening soon. You’ll find
them near Team Disney and Hotel Plaza Boulevard.
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DON’T FORGET!
When you book a stay
at a Walt Disney World®
Resort hotel, you get first
access to Disney FastPass+
planning for select
attractions up to 60 days
prior to check-in!
*The number of rooms available at this rate is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Additional peradult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room. Cannot be combined with any other discount or
promotion. Advance reservations required. Passholder must present his or her valid adult Pass at check-in.
Excludes 3-bedroom villas.
• And so much more!
• Passholder-exclusive
merchandise
• The new tastes of the Harambe
Market at Disneys Animal
Kingdom® Theme Park
• A glimpse into Jock Lindseys
Hangar Bar and Vivoli il Gelato
at Downtown Disney®
• Some spooky new additions
to Mickeys Not-So-Scary
Halloween Party
• An interview with the
executive producer of ABC
TVs “The Chew“
• A first look at the Taste Buds
of Epcot® International Food &
Wine Festival
WHAT'S INSIDE
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