Today might be the official start of the Monstrous Summer at the Walt Disney World Resort, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look forward to the fun and festive happenings planned for this fall.
Of course, fall at Epcot means the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and this year’s event is planned for September 27 through November 11. Guests will have the chance to sample food from six continents at more than 25 food and beverage kiosks. New to the event this year is the Scottish Marketplace featuring beers, meads, …

The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced merchandise events for the month of June, and the lineup includes the latest pin and Vinylmation releases in the 2013 series, in addition to the new Monsters University Series 1 Vinylmation.
Disney Fine Artist Greg McCullough will have an artist showcase at Uptown Jewelers at the Magic Kingdom June 3-6 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. each day. Disney Design Group Artist Natalie Kennedy will be at Disney’s Pin Traders in the Downtown Disney Marketplace on June 7 from 5-7 p.m. where she …

If you’re planning on staying up for 24 hours at the Magic Kingdom or  at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure this Friday, you’re going to need food. And as part of the summer celebration, Disney has announced some monstrously delicious specialty items for this week’s limited time magic event.
At the Magic Kingdom, guests can stop by Gaston’s Tavern in the New Fanstasyland and pick up a chocolate Monsters University cupcake. The Ice Cream Parlor and the Plaza Restaurant on Main Street U.S.A. will be serving an “Eye Scream Sundae” made …

You better get some sleep this week! The next Limited Time Magic event – the Disney Parks Monstrous Summer All-Nighter starts May 24 at 6 a.m. local time at the Magic Kingdom and the Disneyland Resort.
Some of the events planned at the Magic Kingdom include Mike and Sulley – the stars of Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University – joining in the Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party. Everyone’s favorite monsters will also be serving as Grand Marshals during a pre-parade that’s going to include a cheer squad and a marching …

Today was an important day for the Disney Princesses, as Merida, star of Disney/Pixar’s Brave, officially became the eleventh Disney Princess. The coronation took place during a ceremony held this morning at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
The ceremony was attended by all ten current Disney Princesses: Snow White, Aurora, Belle, Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Tiana, Mulan, and Rapunzel. Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas was also on hand to preside over the ceremony, and Merida was officially given the title of a Disney Princess by her mother, Queen Elinor.
To see the ceremony …

This week the Disney Parks are celebrating princesses, Cinco de Mayo, and glow ears with special Limited Time Magic events.
Starting Sunday May 5 and running through the end of the week, a Limited Time Magic Fiesta is happening at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot. Guests can meet the Three Caballeros – Panchito, Jose Carioca and el Pato Donald – and enjoy special performances including marionettes and folkloric dancing. The San Angel Inn and La Hacienda are offering special menus that include Cinco de Mayo inspired drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
On …

Once Upon a Time‘s Evil Queen found a new kingdom this week, as actress Lana Parrilla visited New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Parilla, who plays the Evil Queen/Regina Mills on the hit ABC show, visited New Fantasyland this week to film a promo for the newly-opened area. Check out this behind-the-scenes video of Parrilla’s trip to the new land, which includes her encounters with such characters as The Beast and Gaston, courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog:

The new promo will air tonight, May 5, during Once Upon a Time …

Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and the Night of Joy went on sale Wednesday, May 1.
Night of Joy is a contemporary Christian music festival taking place in the Magic Kingdom and featuring performances by contemporary Christian rock, pop, and gospel artists. The festival is scheduled for September 6 and 7 this year. Tickets are $55 for all ages.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is scheduled for select days from September 10  through November 1. The event includes Mickey’s “Boo To You” Halloween Parade, Happy Hallowishes fireworks …

Disney is adding one more princess to its royal roster. On May 11, Merida – the red headed princess from Disney/Pixar’s Brave – will celebrate her royal coronation at the Magic Kingdom.
Her official coronation ceremony is planned for 9:30 a.m. at Cinderella’s Castle. The current royal court of 10 official Disney Princesses is expected to attend. Guest visiting the Magic Kingdom that day are also welcome to witness the coronation.
As the 11th official Disney Princess, Merida is joining Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, and Rapunzel …

This November the Walt Disney World Resort will, for the first time ever, be host to a three-day charity walk sponsored by For A Cause. The Walk The World event is part of the A Walk Around The World Fundraising Walking Event series and is planned for November 14-18.
For A Cause is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that plans multi-day charity walks in vacation destinations. All participants are allowed to walk for the charity of their choice.
The Walk the World event is a walk-only fundraiser and is limited to 50 participants. …