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.


Walt Disney Company Tops Forbes' List


The kudos just keep coming because ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort was recently honored by the readers of Sports Destination Magazine as the top outside sports venue in the country. The sprawling complex hosts more than 100 entertainment and sporting events each year including hosting parts of the popular runDisney endurance race series.


ESPN Wide World Of Sports Named Top Outside Sports Venue


For a limited time beginning October 5, guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios will get a 12-minute sneak peek at Disney's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms." The preview of this spectacular holiday film with show at Walt Disney Presents. Each sneak peek will also feature a special on-screen introduction by leading lady, Mackenzie Foy.


The Nutcracker and the Four Realms


Our friends over at The Disney Food Blog posted some truly exciting food news with the announcement of new Candied Bacon Skewers at Liberty Square Market in the Magic Kingdom. That's a reason to plan a Disney trip is I've ever heard one, everything is better with bacon!


Candied Bacon Skewers, and Chicken Too!


Beginning this fall, Ralph Breaks VR will put you inside a new multi-sensory Disney adventure where you'll be immersed in the worlds of the internet and online gaming with Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope. The Walt Disney Company collaborated once more with the team at The VOID to bring you amazing virtual reality environments that put you in the middle of the action. If you can't wait to experience VR, visit The Void at Disney Springs to play Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire.


Ralph Breaks VR Hyper-Reality Experience


Thanks for reading this week's round-up! What piece of Disney news are you most excited about?