DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Free Dining Offer; Full Menus Revealed for Festival of the Arts; runDisney 2023-24 Race Schedule Released; DCL Pixar Day at Sea & More
Happy New Year! 2023 is off to a great start at Disney with the release of a free dining offer, and the release of full menus for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. We have a look at changes coming in the new year at Walt Disney World that you need to be aware of. runDisney also released their 2023-24 race schedule including the return of west coast races. Disney Cruise Line is launching Pixar Day at Sea themed cruises (and we’re onboard!) and more in this week’s news roundup below.
1 – Free Dining Promo Offer for Walt Disney World Announced
Way back in the summer of 2021, Disney stated that the Disney Dining Plan would be coming back. Well, it hasn’t, and we’ve been waiting to hear any kind of update. We finally got an announcement on a dining promotion, but it’s not exactly the news we were hoping for. While it’s not the return of the Disney Dining Plan, it will save guests visiting during select time periods some money on their vacation.
Click here for full details on the Free Dining offer at Disney World.
2 – Full Menus Revealed for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts plus Figment Popcorn Bucket News
The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the arts is just over a week away and Disney has released the menus for the Food Studios! Disney has also confirmed that the crazy popular Figment Popcorn Bucket that saw record crowds (and record resale costs on eBay) will be back with an updated EPCOT 40th Anniversary strap.
Catch all the details as well as full menus here.
3 – 15 Changes Coming to Disney World in 2023 You Need to Know About
Goodbye, 2022, and hello, 2023! We recently looked back at the top news stories of 2022, and now we’re looking ahead to what’s coming to Walt Disney World in 2023. Here are the 15 changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2023!
4 – runDisney Announces 2023-2024 Race Season with Disneyland Races Returning
Just in time for the annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, runDisney has announced the 2023-2024 race season. If you’ve been following us for a while, you probably know we LOVE runDisney races, so we’re excited for the upcoming season and the big news that west coast races are returning.
Get full details as well as race and registration dates here.
5 – Disney Cruise Line Debuts Pixar Day at Sea
Disney Cruise Line has added an incredible new themed cruise that makes its debut this week. If you’re a Pixar fan, then this new cruise offering just might be perfect for you. We’ll be sailing this week on the Disney Fantasy for the very first Pixar Day at Sea and will be bringing you lots of coverage!
Follow along on our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy.
Find full details on Disney Cruise Line’s Pixar Day at Sea here.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
Now Open – Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Now Through March 31, 2023 – The Most Magical Celebration – 50 Years of Walt Disney World
Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
January 13 – February 20, 2023 – EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Click here to learn more about the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts.
January 23, 2023 – Splash Mountain Closes
Splash Mountain Closes for Rethemeing into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Spring 2023 – Tron Lightcycle Run Coming to Magic Kingdom
Click here to learn more about TRON / Lightcycle Run coming to Magic Kingdom in spring 2023.
2023 – Happily Ever After Returns to Magic Kingdom
Click here about Happily Ever After and its return to Magic Kingdom in 2023.
New & Coming Soon 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!
Itineraries in 2022 and 2023
Click here for information on Pixar Day at Sea coming in early 2023!
Click here for information on Marvel Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line in 2023.
Click here for information about Disney Cruise Line’s Summer 2023 Itineraries.
Click here for details on Disney Cruise Line Fall 2023 Itineraries.
Click here for details on Disney Cruise Line Early 2024 Itineraries.
Coming to Disney Cruise Line
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