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Disney World Announces What’s New and What’s Returning for the 2017 Holiday Season

Sure, it's only mid-September and we just started celebrating Halloween at Disney World but today we're talking about the winter holiday season! Disney has just release a ton of information about what's coming to the parks and resorts for the holidays!

Echo Lake Eats Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios is home to a new trio of temporary quick service kiosks. Echo Lake Eats is made up of Hollywood Waffles of Fame, Sliders to the Stars, and Bocados del Lago Nachos y Empanadas. The kiosks will provide guests with additional food options throughout the busy summer months.

Disney News Round-Up: Food Kiosks Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Dollars Discontinued, and More

Welcome to Monday! We're checking out some of the news that's been happening around the Walt Disney World Resort including the addition of new kiosks around Echo Lake at the Studios, the end of Disney Dollars, and so much more. Let's dive in to the news round-up.

Two New Character Experiences Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Spring

Beginning this spring Disney's Hollywood Studios will be home to two brand-new character meet-and-greet experiences. Guests will have a chance to meet everyone's favorite snowman, Olaf plus Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Bob Iger Says Plans for ‘Star Wars’ Presence at Disney Theme Parks to be Announced Later this Year

While there's no concrete news about how Disney is going to grow the Star Wars presence in its theme parks around the world, there is a lot of speculation. Disney CEO Bob Iger fueled that speculation last week during a call with Wall Street analysts when he said there is a "fair amount of design and development taking place" to increase Star Wars presence in "multiple locations."

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Dinner At 50's Prime Time Cafe

Dining at Disney's Hollywood Studios can be an adventure, especially if you're eating at the 50's Prime Time Cafe in the Echo Lake area. Guests step back in time, right into Mom's kitchen where your cousins are cooking up stick to your ribs food to feed the whole family.

A Holiday Flurry Of Fun At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

There's a flurry of fun going on at Disney's Hollywood Studios, so grab the gang and head down Hollywood Boulevard into a wonderland of Holiday excitement. Let's take a look at what's going on during this spectacular season!

Best Use Of A Snack Credit at Disney's Hollywood Studios

One of the biggest questions surrounding the dining plan is "how can I get the best value for my credits?" Most veterans know that things like character dining and Food & Wine Festival snacks can get you a big bang for your buck (or credit). But did you know that there is a hidden gem of a snack tucked away in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios that might be the best value for your snack credit around? I give you the funnel cake from Oasis Canteen!

Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at Walt Disney World this Spring and Summer

Spring is most definitely in the air at the Walt Disney World Resort! The 2016 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom and the spring break crowds will be descending upon Orlando very, very soon. And if you're planning a visit this spring or summer we have a list of the top 5 things you don't want to miss.

Oktoberfest Menu at Min & Bill's Dockside Diner

While everyone is noshing their way around the world at the Food & Wine Festival over in Epcot, don't forget that many other spots across the Walt Disney World Resort property have some fantastic seasonal foods to enjoy. Over at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Min & Bill's Dockside Diner is celebrating Oktoberfest!

The Top Quick Service Spots at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

When one thinks about eating at Disney's Hollywood Studios restaurants like the 50's Prime Time Cafe, Hollywood & Vine, the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, and Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano might be the first locations that come to mind. This is one park that isn't known for having a slew of awesome quick service locations.

The Best Spots to Take a Break at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

When you're touring any of the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort there are many reasons to take a break. Maybe you're feet are weary, or the crowds are unbearable, or the heat is relentless, or the rain is pouring down. Whatever the reason it's always a good idea to plan a break (or two or three) into your touring plan no matter what park you're visiting.