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Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs to Host Carnevale Starting February 1

Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs will once again host Carnevale, the festival famous in Venice, throughout the month of February. The festival, know as Mardi Gras elsewhere in the world, includes glamorous costumes, culinary delicacies, and riotous celebrations. Maria & Enzo’s will featuring live entertainment each evening from 5pm to 10pm, plus a Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs to Host Carnevale Starting February 1

Souvenir Spork Now Available for Purchase at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park

The popular spork that began disappearing (and reappearing on eBay) from Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland Park last year, is available once again in the west coast version of Batuu. This time around, however, the useful utensil is being sold as a souvenir. The spork was Souvenir Spork Now Available for Purchase at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park

New Changes to Virtual Queue Procedures at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Walt Disney World

As guests continue to enjoy the newest attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, there is an update from Disney as to how the virtual queue will work moving forward. The way the virtual queue has been working since the attraction’s opening is that guests have been able to join a New Changes to Virtual Queue Procedures at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Walt Disney World

Blizzard Beach Closed Jan. 27 & 28 Due to Forecasted Low Temperatures

Due to forecasted low temperatures, Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will be closed Monday and Tuesday, January 27th and 28th. The water park is set to reopen on Wednesday, January 29, weather permitting. As a reminder, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is currently closed for its annual refurbishment.

John Williams Presented with Grammy Award for Star Wars: Symphonic Suite

Legendary composer John Williams took the win in the 2020 Grammy Awards in the category of Best Instrumental Composition for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite. Best Instrumental Composition is a “Composer’s Award for an original composition (not an adaptation) first released during the Eligibility Year, Singles, or Tracks only.” Below is a 5-minute clip of John Williams Presented with Grammy Award for Star Wars: Symphonic Suite

Hong Kong Disneyland Now Closed Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Threat

Hong Kong Disneyland has joined Shanghai Disneyland and has ceased operation due to Coronavirus fears. A sandwich board has been placed outside of the theme park reading: “To support the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of communicable disease and to protect all our guests and cast members, Hong Kong Disneyland is closed until further Hong Kong Disneyland Now Closed Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Threat

Taste Testing Happening in France Pavilion at Epcot for Upcoming La Crêperie

An authentic French crêperie is opening this summer in the France pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase and we’ve learned today that French Hard Ciders that will be served there are currently being taste-tested at Chefs de France. @artisandesglace shared the photo above on Instagram and also shared that there is only one ingredient in French Hard Cider – apples. Taste Testing Happening in France Pavilion at Epcot for Upcoming La Crêperie

Jaleo at Disney Springs to Host One-Night Only Truffle & Wine Dinner

UPDATE: Jaleo has added a second night of their Truffle & Wine Dinner that will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Jaleo at Disney Springs is hosting a special one-night-only event. On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., guests can experience an interactive class on truffles followed by an exclusive multi-course dinner with Jaleo at Disney Springs to Host One-Night Only Truffle & Wine Dinner