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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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Choose How You'll Use The Force With Star Wars Cocktails At Disney's Hollywood Studios

It seems almost weekly that news comes out about the incredible sights that are appearing at Star Wars Weekends this year, and now that the first weekend is in the bag our friend's The Disney Food Blog may have the most important information for us adults. Appearing at mini-bars throughout Hollywood Studios is the new; Choose Your Side specialty beverages. These temporary kiosks appear all over Hollywood Studios, near some of the many popular eateries in the park.

Grab a Quick Bite to Eat at the Liberty Inn at Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion

If you're looking for all-American food when you're touring Epcot (it happens, we understand), look no further than the Liberty Inn Publick Dining Room in the American Adventure pavilion.

This often-overlooked quick service location is a great spot for families with "picky eaters" or when you find yourself in need of a quick bite halfway around World Showcase.

Flame Tree Barbeque at Disney's Animal Kingdom

If you're looking for a table service quality meal at a quick serve pace in Disney's Animal Kingdom be sure to stop by the Flame Tree Barbeque for a delicious meal. This popular dining location is located just across from the entrance to Dinoland is serving up some All-American favorites with several open air seating areas setting that offer fun decor and beautiful views.

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Coming To The Re-imagined Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

It's well known that I love to kick off my Disney vacations with an opening night monorail crawl that beginning at the Polynesian's Tambu Tambu Lounge for a legendary Lapu Lapu. Disney announced last week that soon I'll have a brand new place to kick off my trip and celebrate my love of all things tiki!

5 (or more) Reasons To Love Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Polynesian was one of the two original Walt Disney World Hotels and it continues to be a perennial fan favorite. Though refurbs and make-overs there are some things the "Poly" has always done better than anywhere else. I thank the Aloha Spirit that permeates the atmosphere and greats every guest to this tropical paradise. The resort is currently undergoing a multi-year re-imagining - the largest transformation since it's 1985 additions.

The 2014 DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book Is Out Now

Just out from the Disney Food Blog is a brand new 2014 Edition of The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book! More than 110 pages of everything you could possibly want to know about snacking your way around Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! This DFB Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks is available for your fun and foodie pleasure.

Raglan Road Takes Orlando Magazine's 2014 Best Restaurant Award

The results are out for Orlando Magazine's 2014 Dining Awards and some of our favorite Disney restaurants put in a strong showing amongst the honored. The publications readers were surveyed in 61 different dining categories with the top three in each group being published as winners.

Mickey's Kitchen Sink Sundae In Two Disney World Locations

It's long been a fan favorite excursion to grab their group and head on over to Beaches & Cream at Disney's Beach Club Resort to try and conquer the gigantic Kitchen Sink Sundae, but now there are a couple fun new ice cream sundaes at Walt Disney World that have the internet buzzing!

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Germany’s Karamell-Küche

There are plenty of iconic and fan-favorite snacks at the Walt Disney World resort, including Dole Whip, schoolbread, and Mickey ice cream bars.

But over the last few years another snacks has been added to the "must eat" list of Disney foodie fans. We're talking about the homemade caramel corn from Karamell-Kuche in Epcot's Germany pavilion.

Disney’s Polynesian Resort: Captain Cook’s Gets A Temporary Location During Construction

Disney's Polynesian Resort has entered a major phase of construction, with additions and renovations happening across the property to prepare for the new Disney Vacation Club Villas that will be available. The very popular Captain Cook's quick service restaurant has been relocated to a temporary location in order to keep serving guests during the construction.