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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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Rapid Fill Resort Mug Program at Walt Disney World

Rumors have been swirling around the Internet about the possible launch of a brand new refillable mug program at the Walt Disney World called 'Rapid Fill.' We've held off talking about it because it is still a rumor with no confirmation from Disney. Our friends over at the Disney Food Blog have been keeping an eye on the development.

There is more to Eat than Schoolbread at Epcot’s Kringla Bakeri Og Café

Last week, we took you on a high seas adventure on Epcot's Maelstrom, the Viking-inspired flume ride in Norway. And once you've survived your trip over the falls perhaps you've worked up an appetite, so this week we're going to stay in Norway and visit the Kringla Bakeri Og Cafe.

DFB Mini-Guide to Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios Snacks

One of the most useful tools I took along with me on a recent trip to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was the Disney Food Blog's Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks. With the ebook's pdf file loaded on my iPhone, the kids and I always knew where to head for the most delicious and cost effective snacks available. All the information I could ask for and then some was right at my fingertips, and that's a good thing because we used this reference a lot. I only wished I had one to use on our day at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Price Increase Announced for Disney Dining Plan

If you are planning a trip to the Walt Disney World resort and are considering purchasing the Disney Dining Plan, there's some news you need to know. Disney has increased the price of the Deluxe, Standard, and Quick Service Dining Plans for all "rack rate" bookings made on or after June 17.

Meaty, Savory Snacks at the Magic Kingdom

The other day my dear husband too a look at my "must eat" list for the Magic Kingdom and made note that it was full of sweet ice cream, cookies, and pastries. I have no problem with this, but he thought that if we were going to be snacking our way through the Park that it might be a good idea to add a little protein to the day. So in honor of my husband, and all the rest of the carnivores out there, here's a list just a couple meaty delights you can find that have a little more style than the typical theme park hot dog.

Grey Goose and Grand Marnier Slushes in France

Say you're looking for a cold adult beverage in Epcot and beer isn't your favorite and the margaritas have too much tequila for your taste. You should definitely head to France and order a Grey Goose Citron Lemonade Slush or the Grand Marnier Orange Slush.

Frozen Coke – The Perfect Icy Drink On A Hot Disney day!

There are so many beverage choices at Walt Disney World from water to pop (or soda!) to adult beverages like beer, margaritas and of course the Grand Marnier Slush. But, if you're looking for the perfect non-alcoholic drink to cool you down you should think about finding a frozen Coke!

Top Five Frozen Drinks at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

As the temperatures start to rise for the summer season at Walt Disney World, thirsty guests go in search for ways to cool down in the Parks. Lucky for them the Disney beverage program offers up some fantastic frozen drinks to tempt taste buds on even the hottest of days. For your snacking delight we've gathered together a list of the Top Five Frozen Beverages you can find at the Magic Kingdom.

The DFB Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book, 2013 Edition is Out!

Our friends at the Disney Food Blog have done it again, with 119 pages of everything you could possibly want to know about Snacking at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! The DFB Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book, 2013 Edition is out now for your fun and foodie pleasure.

Columbia Harbour House in the Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square

On a recent visit to the Magic Kingdom it was about 3 p.m. when I realized (1) I was starving and (2) I wasn't going to get anywhere near Casey's because Main Street was a mass of humanity thanks to the parade. As disappointed as I was to not be eating corn dog nuggets and fries with cheese, I had another less hectic location in mind. So, in an attempt to avoid the crowds my friend and I headed through the castle, walked past the very long lines at Peter Pan's Flight and it's a small world, turned the corner and then it hit us.