DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Discounted Ticket Offers; New Dining Reservation Change; Special Summer Event Returning; Special Treats Unveiled for Easter Time; New DCL Trips Announced & More
Spring Break crowds arrived at Walt Disney World along with some news about discounted tickets for spring and summer, and new treats for Easter. A new feature for dining reservations is now in effect, a popular After Hours event will return this summer, and Disney Cruise Line is gearing up for its new private island opening in June 2024 and looking ahead with newly released itineraries for summer 2025. Learn about these news stories and more below.
1 – Disney Announced New Discounted Ticket Offer for Spring and Summer 2024
Earlier this week, Disney announced three new discounted ticket offers for spring and summer 2024 at Walt Disney World. Learn more about these ticket options at the link below.
2 – Updates to Dining Reservations Now in Effect in My Disney Experience
Last week, we shared that Disney would be making it easier to find available dining reservations by adding the option to search for up to ten days at a time and more. Those new changes are now in effect and we’re loving it. Click here to learn more about the new features.
3 – Disney Announces Return of Popular Summer After Hours Event
With summer break just around the corner, Walt Disney World guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon this summer! The event returns on May 25 and runs through the end of August. Learn more about this event and why we love it at the link below.
Click here for details on the return of Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon.
4 – Disney Reveals Special Easter Treats at Disney Parks
Easter is just a few weeks away and Disney is offering limited-time food and beverage items for guests at Disney Parks. Find out what’s being offered and where you can find the treats at the link below.
Click here for details on the special Easter treats at Disney Parks.
5 – Disney Cruise Line Unveils Bucket-List Summer 2025 Trips
Disney Cruise Line will sail to fan-favorite destinations in summer 2025, offering unforgettable family vacations around the world. Itinerary options include tropical getaways to The Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida, adventures of grandeur in Alaska and, for the first time ever, European sailings to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe on board the Disney Fantasy. Learn more at the link below.
Click here to learn more about the summer 2025 itineraries on Disney Cruise Line.
6 – Disney Cruise Line Gives Update on Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney’s new private island destination in the Bahamas, is opening this summer for guests of Disney Cruise Line. Recently, Disney shared some updates on the cabanas and other areas of the island. Learn more below!
Click here to learn more about the progress at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point!
7 – Morimoto Asia Special Annual Passholder Discount
Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs has increased its Annual Passholder Discount to 20%. The discount applies to all regular-priced food and non-alcoholic beverages during lunch hours, which run from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday through Monday. The offer excludes service at the sushi bar, as well as major holidays, including Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
This Pan-Asian dining destination led by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto offers a unique blend of contemporary and traditional dishes for lunch, such as deliciously fresh sushi rolls, flavorful ramens and signature dim sums. Fan favorites include Morimoto Gomoku Fried Rice, featuring Peking duck, chicken, Berkshire pork, shrimp, vegetables, and a spicy house sambal sauce, and Morimoto Spare Ribs prepared with a hoisin sweet chili glaze.
On weekdays, the restaurant also offers its recently introduced Weekday Lunch Menu, presenting an assortment of Bento Boxes. Each box includes a choice of miso or hot & sour soup, steam white or brown rice and variants such as Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Cauliflower (which can be vegan) and Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, all coming with their respective sides. Prices range from $24 to $29.
8 – New Springtime Offerings at Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs
As vibrant blooms blossom around every corner, Planet Hollywood unveils an array of culinary offerings to celebrate spring.
Entree Salad
Embark on a journey refreshing as a spring breeze with our new Apple, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad. Crisp Granny Smith apple chunks, spiced walnuts, Gorgonzola, tomatoes, and dried cranberries are topped with our signature Italian vinaigrette. Enjoy as-is or add a protein for an additional charge.
Side Dishes
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Indulge in our Lobster Mac & Cheese, a decadent twist on a classic favorite. Immerse your taste buds in the creamy richness of a five-cheese sauce infused with lobster and topped with black pepper and a sprig of parsley. Upgrade as substitution with grille specialties only, $6.99.
Spring Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Our Spring Seasonal Vegetable mix consists of a dazzling spectacle of colors with zucchini, yellow squash, cauliflower, broccoli, and baby carrots with herb butter and Italian seasoning. Free upgrade as substitution with grille specialties only.
Springtime Desserts
Lemon Meringue Pie
Homemade lemon meringue on graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream, dollops of toasted meringue & a lemon wheel. This citrusy symphony of sweet and tart notes will leave your palate singing for more.
Creamy Dreamy Creamsicle Milkshake
Creamsicle ice cream is topped with homemade whipped cream, sprinkled with orange rock candies, an orange-flavored wafer, and creamsicle-flavored licorice bites and orange slice candies. Indulge your sweet tooth with the whimsical treat that evokes childhood nostalgia with every sip.
Celebrate these limited-time offerings as soon as they are available at Planet Hollywood, starting March 18 through April 30.
9 – Whiskey & Wonder Event at The Edison at Disney Springs
On April 13 at noon, The Edison at Disney Springs will host its “Whiskey & Wonder” event, inviting guests to discover the smooth, bold and mysterious character of whiskey. The event will feature beverage demonstrations by The Edison’s team of expert mixologists and various whiskey tastings, accompanied by savory and sweet bites. Guests will enjoy pairings like Shaker Plane with Tuna Crudo and Porthole with St. Louis Ribs.
Tickets are available starting at $75. VIP tickets are $90 and include guaranteed seating and early admission at 11:30 a.m. An exclusive luxury station with Spherified Black Manhattan served alongside A5 Wagyu & Hokkaidō Scallop can be added to any ticket for $40.
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve now. Ages 21 and older only. To purchase tickets, visit the link here.
Whiskey & Wonder Pairings:
- Barrel-aged Boulevardier with Carnitas Tostadas
- Shaker Plane with Tuna Crudo
- Whiskey Smash French Press with Sugarcane Shrimp
- Single-malt American Whiskey with Clothesline Bacon Station
- Porthole with St. Louis Ribs
- Lynchburg Peach Lemonade with Biscuits & Country Ham
- Liquid Nitrogen Whiskey Ice Cream (dairy-free available) with Handmade Waffle Cone
- Nitro Irish Coffee Draft with Tiramisu Push Pop
- LUXURY STATION: Spherified Black Manhattan with A5 Wagyu & Hokkaidō Scallop
10 – Florida Resident Celebrates 106th Birthday at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort made wishes come true Wednesday for Magnolia Jackson, a long-time Florida resident who visited The Most Magical Place on Earth for the first time ever to celebrate her 106th birthday.
Jackson, whose actual birthday is Thursday (March 14), attended the Florida Classic college football game in Orlando last fall and saw Mickey Mouse perform on the field in his drum major outfit. She said that ignited her love for all things Disney and fueled her desire to celebrate her birthday at Walt Disney World.
On Wednesday, her vision became reality as Jackson was greeted at the Magic Kingdom by cheering Disney cast members and corporate executives, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, happy birthday signs, celebratory music, colorful balloons and, of course, a huge birthday cake.
It was indeed a special moment for Jackson, who lives near Gainesville, Florida and is the oldest living graduate of Bethune-Cookman University in nearby Daytona Beach. She “came to play’’ at Disney along with a host of family and friends.
After the celebratory moment, she toured the Magic Kingdom and spent some time with Princess Tiana ahead of the summer opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction at Magic Kingdom. After that, she was off to EPCOT where she embraced her life-long love of gardening by attending the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Disney gave her a special tour of the festival, which features extraordinary gardens, Disney-themed topiary and delicious culinary offerings through May 27.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
Now Through May 27, 2024 – EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
Click here for the 11 things you don’t want to miss at the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival!
Click here to view our Instagram Story with photos and video from Opening Day!
Click here to view photos of the Menu Boards with pricing and Disney Dining Plan snack designations!
Now Open – Walt the Dream Statue & World Celebration Gardens
Click here for “New! World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT – 4 Reasons Not to Miss It!”
Now Open – ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ – New Nighttime Spectacular 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 to Walt Disney World
2024 and Beyond
Click here for the 18 changes coming to Disney World in 2024 and beyond that you need to know about.
Summer 2024 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Click here to learn the opening season and more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.
Click here for storyline details of the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
2024 – Reimagined ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New & Coming Soon to Disney Cruise Line
Itineraries in 2024-2025
Click here for details on Disney Cruise Line’s Early 2024 Itineraries.
Click here for details on Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea, Coming in the 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’s 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!
Click here for more details about “Disney The Tale of Moana,” 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 – Early 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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