DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Sales Announced; New Food & Wine Kitchens Added; More Festival of the Holidays Details & Narrators; Jollywood Nights Entertainment; Moana Attraction Open; New Annual Pass; Menu Updates & More
A lot of news out of Disney lately. Several sales have been announced, and Disney has added more food stands at the Food & Wine Festival. Speaking of festivals, we got more details on the upcoming Festival of the Holidays, along with the line-up of Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators and details on entertainment offerings at Jollywood Nights at Hollywood studios. There’s a new annual pass available, the new Moana-themed attraction is open, and there are some menu updates coming to some popular restaurants. All this and more below in this week’s news roundup.
1 – Disney Announces New Sales for Spring 2024
Walt Disney World has released a few different sales for guests visiting the resort in spring 2024. Resort savings and even an offer of children at half price are being offered to guests. Visit the links below for more details.
Click here for details on a 2024 spring sale for children ages 3-9 at Walt Disney World.
Click here for two other sales for early 2024 at Walt Disney World.
2 – Disney Adds Four New Food & Wine Kitchens with New Food & Beverage Offerings
The 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is well underway. Four new food booths opened in late September with new offerings for guests. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for details on the four new EPCOT Food and Wine kitchens now open.
3 – More Details Announced for the 2023 Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT
The 2023 Festival of the Holidays will be here before we know it! This week, Disney released more information about what we can expect at this year’s festival! Learn more at the link below.
Click here for more details on the 2023 Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT.
4 – Disney Announces Celebrity Narrators for the 2023 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT
The Candlelight Processional is one of the more popular offerings of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. This week, Disney announced the full schedule for the celebrity narrators with many new names this year! Learn more at the link below.
Click here for the celebrity narrator lineup for the 2023 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT.
5 – Entertainment Update for Upcoming Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We’ve got some new details on some entertainment that will be offered during Disney Jollywood Nights, the new holiday party coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Find the details at the link below.
6 – Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana Now in Soft Opening
Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT are now able to voyage into an all-new adventure with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana now in a soft opening. Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn as they engage with water in magical ways like Moana did with the ocean – from a simple greeting to a high five or even a crashing wave of fun. This lush and tropical path is the first Disney Parks experience to immerse guests into a world inspired by the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “Moana.” In addition to experiencing this new attraction, guests will have the opportunity to meet Moana in a new area of World Nature. Nestled across from Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, this will be the perfect place for fans to snap a few photos, share in a hug, or even recount their important learnings about water conservation with the Wayfinder herself. These offerings officially open on October 16, 2023.
Click here for more information about Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana.
7 – Disney Reveals New Water Park Seasonal Pass – Available Now
A new seasonal water park pass is now available for guests looking to visit the water parks, now through late May 2024. This is a fantastic option for locals or guests who are looking to visit a water park more than once. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for details on the new water park seasonal pass.
8 – Menu Updates Coming Soon to 3 Popular Disney Resort Hotel Spots
Three popular Disney Resort hotel restaurants are getting menu updates with new options for guests. Many look great. Learn more at the link below.
Click here to learn more about menu updates coming to three popular Disney Resort hotels.
9 – Disney Reveals New Live Halloween Entertainment at Disney Springs
This year, new live entertainment is being offered at Disney Springs! This is a great way to enjoy the spooky season outside of Magic Kingdom. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for details on the new live Halloween entertainment at Disney Springs.
10 – New Display at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT
There is a new display at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT that you’ll want to check out! Learn more at the link below.
Click here to learn more about the new display at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT.
11 – “Behind the Attraction” Season 2 Premiering Soon on Disney+
“Behind The Attraction,” the popular show on Disney+ is coming back for another season. The show takes you on a ride behind Disney Parks’ most iconic and beloved attractions. Explore how the Haunted Mansion was filled with 999 happy haunts. When did the Pirates of the Caribbean set sail for Anaheim? How was The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ transformed into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!? What’s an EPCOT? Meet the Imagineers behind these attractions, as well as the Cast Members who operate them. From Jungle Cruise to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and beyond, Disney parks have amazed millions – and this is the story of how they did it.
Click here to learn more about “Behind the Attraction” Season 2 coming to Disney+.
12 – Walt Disney World Announces New $1.5 Million Donation to 15+ Florida Nonprofits
Walt Disney World is giving new donations totaling $1.5 million to 19 nonprofit organizations creating positive change in Florida. Each nonprofit receiving a Disney Grant is supporting important work in the state for Floridians and their families – from establishing strong education and workforce development programs, to supporting the arts, combatting homelessness and hunger and more. More information can be found at the link below.
Click here to learn about the donation to over fifteen Florida nonprofits by Walt Disney World.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
Now Through November 1, Select Nights – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Click here for “Can’t Miss Entertainment at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.”
Now Through November 18 – EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Click here for the full menu lineup for this year’s Food & Wine Festival.
Click here for photos of all of the menu boards with pricing for easy planning!
Click here to view our Instagram Story with photos of our time in Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey.
Now Through December 31, 2023 – Disney100 Celebration at EPCOT
Click here for dates and details on the Disney100 Celebration at EPCOT.
Now Open – Tron Lightcycle Run – Magic Kingdom
Click here for our review and what you need to know about TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Click here for everything you need to know about the story behind TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Click here for the first look at TRON Lightcycle / Run merchandise.
Now Open – Roundup Rodeo BBQ – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Click here for our review and what you need to know about Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Click here for our Instagram Story highlight showing the interior of Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Click here to see the menu items at Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Click here to learn about the story behind Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
2023 Holiday Season
Click here to learn more about the new hard-ticket holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Late 2024 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Click here for storyline details of the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
New & Coming Soon to Disney Cruise Line
Coming to Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Wish
Click here to learn more (and watch) the Christening Ceremony Celebration of the Disney Wish!
Click here to learn about staterooms and our room review on the Disney Wish.
Click here to learn about upper deck fun and the AquaMouse – the first Disney attraction at sea!
Click here for an overview of family dining on the Disney Wish!
Click here to learn more about stage show entertainment on the Disney Wish!
Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Fantasy – Spring 2024
Learn more about the Disney Cruise line and our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy!
TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Getting Ready to Sail!
TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Day 1
TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Day 2
TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Day 3 – Part 1
TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Day 3 – Part 2
TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Day 4
TRAVEL LOG: Day 5 of Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – San Juan, Puerto Rico
TRAVEL LOG: Day 6 of Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Sea Day
TRAVEL LOG: Day 7-Part 1 of Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Castaway Cay
TRAVEL LOG: Day 8 of Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Debarkation Day
Itineraries in 2023 and 2024
Click here to learn more about 2023 offerings on Very Merrytime Cruises on Disney Cruise Line.
Click here for details on Disney Cruise Line Early 2024 Itineraries.
Click here for details on Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea, Coming Spring of 2024
Click here to learn more about 2024 Halloween and Holiday Cruises on Disney Cruise Line.
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