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Disney News Round-up For Friday, October 19th, 2018

Welcome to another Friday news round-up! This week we've got some great announcements that may make your next Walt Disney World vacation even more magical. To begin with the new daily ticket pricing is now in effect.

Friday News Round-up September 21st, 2018

Have you stayed in the know with all things Disney this week? Don't worry if you didn't have a chance, we're here with the Friday news round-up to bring you up to date!

Disney News Round-up For Friday, September 14th, 2018

It's been another busy week trying to keep up with following all things Disney. Here are a few bits of recent news we didn't want you to miss!

The Walt Disney Company tops Forbes' list of the World's Best Regarded Companies for 2018, moving up four spots from 2017, the first year that the rankings were compiled. Disney ranks No. 1, earning the highest marks among Forbes' 2018 Global 2000 companies.

Disney News Round-up: Ale & Compass Restaurant Now Open, Minnie Van Updates, and More

Happy day before Thanksgiving! If you're traveling today, here's to short lines at the airport and no traffic jams! If you're at home, we hope you're enjoying a great day. In today's round-up we're talking about the brand new Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, a new addition to the Minnie Van rotation, and more.

Disney Holiday News Round-up: Contemporary Gingerbread Display, Menus for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, and More!

The holidays are in full swing at Disney World and today's news round-up is full of holiday-themed news including details on the menus for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, gingerbread displays news, and much more! Let's dig in.

Disney News Round-up: Holiday Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Houston Astros Celebrate at the Magic Kingdom, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another installment of our Disney news round-up. Today we have details on holiday eats including new treats at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the World Series celebration at the Magic Kingdom, and much more.

The Epcot International Festival of Holidays Begins November 19

We've been reporting on the upcoming holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort and today we have news about the renamed holiday festival at Epcot and what guests can expect when the festivities begin in November.

NEWS: Disney Dining Plan Updates Announced for 2018 and Alcoholic Drinks are Now Included

We have big news today! The 2018 Disney Dining Plan updates were announced this morning and for the first time ever the Dining Plan includes specialty beverages and alcoholic beverages (for guests 21 and older of course).

Mobile Order Coming to Satu’li Canteen and Other Restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

When Satu'li Canteen opens May 27 with the rest of Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom, guests will be able to use the new Mobile Order system on the My Disney Experience app. The new ordering system will then expand to other restaurants this summer.

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Grab a Quick Bite at “A Warehouse of Good Eating” at the Backlot Express

When you're visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios it's always refreshing to find an area that feels like Hollywood, especially since the Studio Backlot Tour is gone forever. And when you can get a decent quick service meal at the same time? Well, you're looking at a win-win situation.

Enjoy a Shaded Spot to Sit and Chinese Food Standards at the Lotus Blossom Café

When touring World Showcase there are so many delicious spots to stop and grab a quick bite to eat and some locations even boast a great spot to sit and relax.

The Lotus Blossom Cafe in the China pavilion has a menu that features basic Chinese food and it also offers guests a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the beauty of the China pavilion.

Find a Quick Bite to Eat amid Beautiful Japanese Gardens at Epcot’s Katsura Grill

Epcot's Japan pavilion is one of the prettiest pavilions in World Showcase. It's also sometimes of one those frequently overlooked pavilions.

Lately though it has become one of my favorite pavilions due in large part to the beautiful and serene gardens. I've found it's always a good place to stop and take a break from the fast-paced touring that can happen when one is visiting Epcot.

And when I do stop in Japan I like to grab a quick bite to eat at Katsura Grill, which is the pavilion's counter service location.

Enjoy Great Lagoon Views and Good Food at La Hacienda de San Angel in Epcot

If you're looking for a good table service meal with a great view of the World Showcase Lagoon and the nightly IllumiNations show, you'll want to check out La Hacienda de San Angel in Epcot's Mexico Pavilion.

Another Great Week of Eat To The Beat Concerts At The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The fun continues well into the night at Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival with plenty of food for your body, and some great music to feed your soul. Included in your Theme Park ticket admission currently is the the 'Eat to the Beat' Concert Series held each night at the American Gardens Theatre. Musical acts take the stage three times a night at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m during the course of the event.

Stop and Grab a Sweet or Savory Treat at Starring Rolls at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Whether it's early morning or afternoon, if you're craving a snack or a quick meal at Disney's Hollywood Studios you'll find something delicious at Starring Rolls Cafe.

This cute cafe is located at the corners of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard and its home to some of the best cupcakes at the park. Not to mention it has a great outdoor seating area where you can watch the world go buy as you nosh on your treats.

Mango Green Tea With Popping Bubbles At Food & Wine Festival's China Marketplace

Our friends over at the Disney Food Blog posted a drink this week that I am just dying to try out! The China Marketplace booth at the 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is serving up "Mango Green Tea with Popping Bubbles." I'm so excited, because I absolutely love bubble tea.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series Continues For a Super Second Week

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has kicked off and once again this annual event includes the 'Eat to the Beat' Concert Series held at the American Gardens Theatre. Musical acts take the stage three times a night at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m during the course of the event.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series Kicks Off At Epcot This Weekend

Once again the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will play host to the 'Eat to the Beat' Concert Series at the American Gardens Theatre. Each night a remarkable musical act will take the stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Guests looking to take a break from eating their way around the world will be able to line up to grab a seat for the show on a first come first serve basis.

Grab a Good Meal at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe at the Magic Kingdom

When you're looking for a good place to rest your weary feet and grab a quick bite to eat at the Magic Kingdom, head over to the intersection between Adventureland and Frontierland and stop at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe.

Of course the regulars just call it Pecos Bill's and one of our favorite things about the quick service location is the themeing and decor. Depending on which entrance you use you will either see the "Wild West" signage in Frontierland or the Caribbean-style sign from the Adventureland entrance.