DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Prices Going Up on Tickets, Parking & More; Tons of New Menu Items; New Live Entertainment News & More

We normally can’t wait for the latest news from Disney. This week, unfortunately, a lot of it had to do with price increases. We also learned about the new live show on the upcoming Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Lines’ next ship. There is also food and drink news from around Disney World, including a bunch of new menu items at Animal Kingdom. All this and more below in this week’s news roundup.

1 – Disney Raises Prices on Parking, Annual Passes & Water Park Tickets at Disney World

Annual price increases at Walt Disney World are something we’ve just gotten used to. This week, Disney raised prices on theme park parking, annual passes, water park tickets, and more. Get all the details at the link below.

Click here for information on price increases at Walt Disney World.

2 – New Menu Items at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? There are a lot of new food and beverage items that are now available at the park that look fantastic. We can’t wait to try some of the new items. Learn more below.

Click here for details on the new menu items at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

3 – Disney Raises Prices on Memory Maker at Walt Disney World

Another popular item that received a price hike is Memory Maker, the photo package that allows guests to download photos taken by PhotoPass photographers from their vacations. The previous price had been at that level for many years, so we’re not surprised that this, too, received a price bump. Learn more at the link below.

Click here for details on the price increase for Memory Maker at Walt Disney World.

4 – Disney Cruise Line Announces New Show Debuting on the Disney Treasure

When Disney Cruise Line revealed details on the upcoming Disney Treasure in early September, not all details were announced. This week, Disney Cruise Line announced the new Broadway-style show that will debut and be exclusive to the new ship that is set to sail in December 2024. Learn more at the link below.

Click here for information on the new show coming to the Disney Treasure.

5 – Medals Revealed for the 2024 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

This week, runDisney revealed the medals for the 2024 Princess Half Marathon Weekend. They look amazing. See photos at the link below.

Click here for photos and details of the medals for the 2024 Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

6 – New Fall and Halloween Menu Items at Restaurants at Disney Springs

There are a few Fall and Halloween menu items from restaurants at Disney Springs, including spooky cocktails and decadent mocktails, plus new fall-themed dishes now available. See below for full details.

Jaleo Disney Springs

Available all season long, the Apple & Saffron is a signature mocktail, made with Seedlip Garden, apple juice, lemon, saffron and Fever-Tree Club Soda. While enjoying the taste of fall in a glass, guests can indulge in some newer menu items inspired by the flavors of fall, like Mero con Calabaza, Florida Atlantic Red Grouper with butternut squash puree, fennel and pumpkin seeds, or Atun crudo con piparras, thinly sliced tuna with Piparra dressing and fresh lemon. Additional Spanish-style tapas and signature paellas are also available.

Maria and Enzo’s at Disney Springs  

Inspired by the works of American mystery and horror writer Edgar Allan Poe, Maria and Enzo’s will be serving a variety of signature cocktails and mocktails this season, available after 4 pm. See below or here for the full menu.

• • • Red Death – $22
      • • Espolon, combier, lime juice, sour mix, hibiscus syrup, garnished with masquerade mask
    • Tell-Tale Martini – $22
      • • Vanilla vodka, chambord, pama, lemon juice, grape simple and candy eye
    • Raven’s Glare – $22
      • • Lemon cookie margarita featuring Espolon, combier, lemon juice, sour mix, cookie syrup, garnished for the season

*Try all three of the dark and dreamy Halloween creations with Cask of Halloween Spirits flight for $31*

• • • Fall of the House of the Apples – $22
      • • Pear and apple brandy cocktail with St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, absolut pear, apple juice and ginger ale, with apple gummy garnish
    • Black Bird Brew – $17
      • • Fruity and festive mocktail with sour apple, grape, sprite, glow cube, halloween garnish

The Edison at Disney Springs

The lavish, 1920s-themed restaurant, bar and entertainment destination will offer its unique Halloween cocktail throughout October. The Blood Donor is served in a blood bag and combines Aperol, Solerno, Espolòn Silver, lime juice and simple syrup to make a vivid crimson concoction — eerie, yet delicious.

Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs

Toyko Ghoul: $18, made with Hendrick’s Gin, midori, cointreau, yuzu, lemon, monin agave and ginger bitters.

7 – Walt Disney World Celebrates New EPCOT Attraction Opening with Community

Disney’s Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana attraction is in a soft opening. Recently, special guests of Disney were able to enjoy the attraction. Disney Cast Member Tajiana Ancora-Brown shares more below.

It’s almost time to set sail! The grand opening of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is just days away and we can’t wait for voyagers from near and far to explore the wonders of water in new and exciting ways. To help us celebrate this latest addition at EPCOT as part of the park’s ongoing transformation, we invited some special “wayfinders” from the Florida community and beyond to channel their inner Moana and experience the attraction before its official debut on Oct. 16.

Orange County Mayor Joins Boys & Girls Clubs for Attraction Sneak Peek

Students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida had the time of their lives befriending the ocean – from literally creating waves, to making music with strings of water and even discovering how water connects people all over the world. It warmed my heart to see them laughing, learning and sharing in this truly unique experience together. Diving even deeper, Walt Disney Imagineers spent some time with the young voyagers, providing a peek behind the curtain into how the beautiful, lush landscape and interactive experience was created.

Once a Boys & Girls Clubs member himself, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings joined in the fun, helping students learn all about water conservation and how we can protect our planet together right here in Florida.

“As a former cast member and now Orange County Mayor, I see how invested Disney is [and has been] in making positive impacts for our community,” said Mayor Demings. “What they’re doing at this attraction in teaching the importance of water conservation to the thousands of guests who visit EPCOT each day will translate to awareness for our environments here in Florida and around the world.”

Wishes Come True at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana

Journeying from farther north, we also hosted a brave warrior from Maine and his family for an extra special wish trip to Walt Disney World. Nine-year-old Carter has been in and out of hospitals since he was 4 months old, and his family has been looking forward to this trip to make some happy new memories together. He wished to meet his favorite Disney hero, Moana. So, who better to be the first guest to meet Moana in her new greeting location at EPCOT than Carter? His eyes lit up when he first saw the strong-willed wayfarer and that smile never left his face as he splashed around inside the attraction joined by two of the Imagineers who dreamed up the new trail.

Wish-granting is a huge part of who we are at Disney, and I can’t wait to see all the other wishes that will come true at this incredible new attraction just like Carter’s alongside our friends at Make-A-Wish and other wish-granting organizations.

And, this was just one part of his wish trip! In addition to exploring all four theme parks, our friends from Give Kids The World Village hosted Carter and his family for a week-long stay. Give Kids The World plays an integral role in our wish-granting efforts here at Walt Disney World and provides a space for children facing critical illnesses and their families to laugh, play and create priceless memories together away from hospital visits and medical procedures.

Special experiences and surprises like this are part of our every day here at Walt Disney World! We’ve also had the chance to make big differences in our state through other recent efforts like granting $1.5 million total to 15+ local nonprofits, hosting our resort’s largest wish-granting event ever and more. I’m so proud of the happiness we’re creating here and can’t wait to see what else our cast members will dream up for families in the future, especially as Disney plans to invest more than $60 billion in our Parks, Experiences and Products around the world over the next ten years.

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana officially opens on Oct. 16 which coincides with the 100^th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company – talk about an exciting day! Be sure to stay up-to-date with our latest adventures at our resort and around the state at DisneyFlorida.com. I can’t wait to see how far we’ll go … together.

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 “The 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Our Review and What You Need to Know.”

Click here for “Can’t Miss Entertainment at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.”

Click here for the line-up of special food and beverage items coming to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Now Through November 18 – EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

Click here for “What’s New at the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and Why You Don’t Want to Miss It!”

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 for dates and details for 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and other holiday offerings at Walt Disney World.

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

Click here for “BIG REVEAL – What’s New & Coming to the Disney Treasure – Disney Cruise Line’s 6^th Ship Coming in 2024.”

Click here for “The Disney Treasure – An Overview of Disney Cruise Line’s Sixth Ship Coming in December 2024!”

Click here to learn about new port options and an update, including concept art, of Lighthouse Point.

The Disney Wish

Click here for an overview of the Disney Wish, including our thoughts and a review of our recent experience.

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

Click here for a full review of the Hey Howdy Breakfast with Woody and Friends to learn more and get tips and tricks for the best dining experience.

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 7-Part 2 of Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Final Evening on the Ship

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 for details on the sailings to the new private island destination and family vacations around the world in summer 2024!

Click here to learn more about 2024 Halloween and Holiday Cruises on Disney Cruise Line.