DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: New Sale for Families Announced; Dates & Details on Festival of the Arts; New Disney Gift Card Including Holiday Pin; Details on New Disney Springs Dining & More
Like everyone else, we love the opportunity to save some money on our Disney fun so we can spend it on even more Disney fun. This week Disney announced a sale perfect for families visiting next year. We also got dates and details for the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the arts. Don’t miss the awesome new Disney gift cards with and added gift, or the details on a new restaurant we can’t wait to try coming to Disney Springs. All this and more below in this week’s Disney news roundup.
1 – Disney World Announces New Sale Perfect for Families
This week Walt Disney World announced a sale for families for 2024. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for details on the sale that is perfect for families.
2 – Dates and New Details Released About the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
We love the EPCOT Festival of the Arts and this week we finally got dates and details for the 2024 installment. The DISNEY ON BROARDWAY Concert Series is returning, along with fifteen Food Studios, and of course, Figment inspired merchandise. Catch all the details at the link below.
Click here for detail about the upcoming 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts.
3 – New Disney Gift Cards Including Holiday Pins Now Available
Every holiday season we always seem to get a few Disney Gift Cards for stocking stuffers. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland this holiday season, you’ll be able to purchase exclusive holiday gift cards, some with a holiday pin included! Learn more at the link below.
Click here to learn how you can get new Disney Gift Cards with Holiday Pins.
4 – Four Exciting Things to Expect from Summer House on the Lake – A Delicious New Restaurant Coming Soon to Disney Springs
Summer House on the Lake is a new restaurant coming this winter to Disney Springs. This week we learned four exciting things to expect! Learn more at the link below.
5 – Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Opening of New Cruise Terminal at Port Everglades
Disney Cruise Line celebrated the opening on its second year-round port in Florida. Broward County’s Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is an ideal location in South Florida offers guests the opportunity to experience a variety of options before or after their cruise. Learn more about the new cruise terminal at the link below.
Click here for more on the new cruise terminal at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
6 – How Disney Fuels Florida’s Economy, Jobs and Tourism
Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economics. Learn more at the link below.
Click here to learn about how Disney impacts Florida’s economy, jobs, and tourism.
7 – Planet Hollywood Holiday Season Offerings
Planet Hollywood has transformed into a winter wonderland decked out in boughs of holly, wreaths, twinkling lights, trees, and more, designed to create an unforgettable holiday dining experience for all our guests. The delightful, seasonal ambiance is perfect for celebrating with friends and family during this magical time of year.
NEW! Frosty the Snowman Shake is available throughout the holidays!
- Mint chocolate chip ice cream adorned with red and green Christmas candies, sprinkles, and holiday mints topped with homemade whipped cream and a marshmallow snowman popping out with a candy cane (we have photos).
Holiday Photo Opportunities: Discover a plethora of stunning backdrops that are perfect for capturing the spirit of the season in the lobby. Stroll down Candy Cane Lane, a charming street lined with oversized candy canes, giant lollipops, and colorful holiday lights in the Merchandise Shop.
NEW! Holiday Merchandise
- Black, long-sleeve spirit jersey emblazoned with candy-cane Planet Hollywood across the back and candy canes on the front chest.
- Black, short-sleeved t-shirt with red Planet Hollywood logo surrounded by colorful holiday lights.
Magnificent Holiday Decorations
- Christmas Trees: Towering, beautifully decorated Christmas trees welcome guests into the lobby and throughout the four floors.
- Twinkling Lights & Festive Garlands: The entire restaurant is aglow with thousands of twinkling lights and greenery that winds gracefully around bannisters and seating areas, casting a soft, inviting radiance and delightful atmosphere that fills the rooms.
Holiday Music Fills the Air: To complete the ambience and atmosphere, sounds of classic holiday tunes play on the large video wall, enhancing the experience.
Also, Planet Hollywood is one of the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll distribution locations, so Guests may pick up their maps to participate in the jolly event with 19 sparkling trees filling the town with cheer!
8 – Disney Springs Restaurants Offer Christmas Tree Stroll Specials
Tis the season for holiday shopping, long walks to find every decorated Christmas tree and great food and drink on the go — all at Disney Springs. This year, in addition to holiday-themed shakes and huge slices of pizza at beloved quick service restaurants like Chicken Guy! and Pizza Ponte, there will also be a limited-time deal at Pepe by José Andrés, featuring half-priced sangrias with the purchase of any sandwich on the menu. Catch the details below.
Pepe by José Andrés at Disney Springs
Starting now until Dec. 30, Pepe will offer half-price frozen or regular sangrias with the purchase of any Spanish-style sandwich on the menu. Perfect for on-the-go dining, Pepe by José Andrés is known for its Spanish food truck fare from international culinary innovator José Andrés. Guests can indulge in an extensive menu of hot and cold Spanish-style sandwiches like bocatas and bikinis, plus salads, soups, sides and desserts. For refreshing beverages, white and frozen Spanish sangria are available, as well.
Chicken Guy! Winter Park & Disney Springs
This Nov. 21, Chicken Guy! is launching two new flavors of deliciously hand-spun milkshakes available throughout the holiday season. Shakes are $6.49 for a regular and $6.99 for a large at Winter Park, and one size for $6.99 at the Disney Springs location.
- Frozen Peppermint Cocoa Shake – Vanilla soft serve, hot cocoa mix, peppermint and crushed candy cane pieces, topped with marshmallow whipped cream, mini marshmallows and a chocolate drizzle.
- Holiday Cookie Shake-Vanilla soft serve, blended with sugar cookies, marshmallow whipped cream, mini m&m’s & holiday sprinkles, topped with a special holiday cookie.
Earl of Sandwich at Disney Springs
Earl of Sandwich will provide its fan-favorite seasonal offerings this year, including its Holiday Ham and Holiday Turkey.
- Holiday Ham – Ham, cinnamon sweet potato mash, cranberry sauce & cheddar
- Holiday Turkey – Turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce & mayonnaise
Pizza Ponte at Maria and Enzo’s
A perfect place for quick-service, Italian specialties, Pizza Ponte provides an assortment of house-baked sweet-and-savory pastries and handmade sandwiches, plus Pizza al Taglio and Sicilian-style pizza by the slice, ranging in toppings from tomato, cheese and basil to spicy salami or forest mushroom. Fan favorites include the Big Roman, the biggest slice of pizza on Disney property. Italian beer and wine are available for guests, as well.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
Now Through December 31, 2023 – Holiday Season at Walt Disney World
Click here for an overview of the holiday offerings at Walt Disney World in 2023 – What You Don’t Want to Miss!
Click here to view the full menus for the Holiday Kitchens at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
Click here for new details on the new Jollywood Nights coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Click here to learn more about the 2023 Gingerbread Displays and Treats at Disney Resorts.
Now Through December 31, 2023 – Disney100 Celebration at EPCOT
Click here for dates and details on the Disney100 Celebration at EPCOT.
Now Open – Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – EPCOT
Click here for what you need to know about Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
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.
Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
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
Itineraries in 2023-2025
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.
Click here to learn about Disney Cruise Line Early 2025 Itineraries.
The Disney Treasure – Sailing December 2024
Click here to learn about the new Haunted Mansion-themed lounge coming to the Disney Treasure!
Click here to learn about the new and exclusive Broadway-style show coming to the Disney Treasure!
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
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
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