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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland® Resort is about to get a whole lot tastier this week! We’ve got an intergalactic shipment of several new menu items flying into the Black Spire Outpost this week, and you won’t want to miss them. But first, we have some exciting news regarding our bookable Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge experiences.

Starting on Oct. 21, to give you more flexibility, Oga’s Cantina (as well as Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot) will begin offering advance reservations up to 60 days in advance, following the 60-day reservation process currently offered for restaurants and experiences requiring reservations throughout the Disneyland Resort. Each of these experiences makes for an unforgettable visit to the planet of Batuu. Whether guests are making their own lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop, building their very own custom astromech droid unit at Droid Depot, or sipping on a delicious concoction with DJ R-3X at Oga’s Cantina, they’re sure to have blast. These popular experiences book up quickly, so be sure to check out the Disneyland Resort website or the Disneyland app to make your reservations today! 

Now, on to the FOOD! There are five new items located throughout the land that you will want to try, all available starting on Oct. 16, 2019. Here are all the juicy details: 

At Oga’s Cantina, a new charcuterie plate will join the menu: the Happabore Sampler featuring a selection of cured meats, artisan cheeses, pickled and preserved rations, and crackers. It’s the perfect shareable bite to munch on while you sip on the many delicious concoctions Oga has to offer. 

If you are picking up a shipment at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, they’ll definitely want to try the new Garden Patty Bun! This new kid’s meal features a bao bun, roasted carrots, house sauce, and an orange.

Speaking of plant-based, there’s a new Ronto-less Garden Wrap coming to Ronto Roasters featuring plant-based sausage, spicy kimchi slaw, sweet pickled cucumber, and Gochujang spread all wrapped in pita. Also being added to the Ronto Roaster menu is Kyryll Pork Rinds with cinnamon-sugar served in a MSE-6 Series Repair Droid souvenir vessel. 

Finally, right next door at Kat Saka’s Kettle, you will soon be able to snack on chocolate popcorn with Crait Red Salt (this salt comes from Crait, the now-uninhabited red mineral world dusted by a layer of white salt which reflects the planet’s sunlight. Once a Rebel Alliance outpost, the planet has now become a safe haven for the fleeing Resistance forces). 

All five of these new items are exclusive to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and will be available beginning Oct. 16. And don’t forget, you can skip the line and order in advance with mobile ordering on the Disneyland app.* Mobile ordering is available for Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, Ronto Roasters, and the Milk Stand.  

*Mobile ordering is subject to restrictions and change without notice.  Message, data and roaming rates may apply to the use of the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.

Today, we’re proud to announce Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks & Resorts and the Disney Store have all earned the highest honors in a new Newsweek survey ranking America’s best customer service! 

As many of you know, our Disney cast members go out of their way on a daily basis to make magic and provide the best possible service for Guests.  Delivering exceptional experiences and exceeding Guest expectations is at the heart of everything we do at Disney Parks!  

And for the second year in a row, Disney Cruise Line has topped the list of brands that exemplify outstanding customer service. 

In the survey of more than 20,000 customers, Disney Cruise Line ranked as the number one company overall, across a variety of industries, as well as in the “Cruise Line Operator” category.  And the amazing customer service and experiences at Disney Cruise Line will be expanding in upcoming years with new ships scheduled for delivery in 2021, 2022 and 2023. 

The survey also recognized Disney Parks & Resorts as the best in its category!

Disney Parks & Resorts, which is continuing an incredible year of growth and exciting new offerings, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland® Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, earned the best customer service ranking in the “Amusement Park Experience” category.   

And the Disney Store was awarded the top spot by consumers in the “Toy” category as well.  Disney Store locations continue to provide the best of what Disney Parks has to offer in merchandise – as well as outstanding guest experiences across the nation.  

We know many of you have been looking for an update on Disney Skyliner and are glad to share that it has reopened to Guests yesterday. Following a complete review with the manufacturer, Disney has made adjustments to their processes and training, and are improving how they communicate with Guests during their flight with Disney Skyliner.  They again offer their deepest apologies to Guests impacted by the malfunction that resulted in extended operating delays on Oct. 5, 2019.

Beginning today, guests may travel aboard Disney Skyliner from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.  However, system updates later this week will result in the following modified operating hours for Oct. 16-18:

• Oct. 16:  The Disney Hollywood Studios® line will be closed while the other two lines will be available from 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Oct. 17-18: All lines will be open from 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Similar to ski lift systems, Disney Skyliner may slow or come to some stops during the ride, particularly when they need to accommodate Guests who require additional time to load their cabin. 

As a reminder, Disney Skyliner connects Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to four Disney resort hotels: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (and the forthcoming Disney’s Riviera Resort,  set to open Dec. 16, 2019).

Minnie Van Airport Service allows guests to start and end their vacations with a whimsical ride in a comfortable, private vehicle operated and owned by Disney.

This service can be included as part of a Disney Resort hotel package for one-way or round-trip transportation between Orlando International Airport and your Disney Resort hotel.

Bookings must be made at least 3 days prior to pick-up. Vehicle can accommodate up to 6 Guests and 8 medium-size bags. Up to 3 complimentary car seats can be provided and ADA accessible vehicles are available.

This product can be booked by calling 800-327-2996.

runDisney released images of the 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend medals and, while runDisney is known for its amazing medals, these are some of the coolest in recent years.

Martin Scorsese said that Marvel movies are like “theme parks.” But what about these rides at theme parks? It’s looking like they will actually put you in the movies. The Void will offer a VR experience called Avengers: Damage Control. And now, Disneyland has a ride that looks to rival what The Void offers for the Avengers. In their Avengers Campus parks, they will include an Avengers ride that will put you right in the action.

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Since the reawakening of Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this year,  Guests have had the chance to brush up on their drawing skills at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. Here they can learn how to sketch some of the most iconic characters from Disney’s “The Lion King,” and soon they’ll be able to add to their collection. 

Right in time for the villainous season, we’re introducing characters who find themselves as the antagonist in highly popular Disney films. While Scar and Ed from Disney’s “The Lion King” will remain as one of the six characters in rotation, beginning Oct. 18, 2019, you can put pencil to paper and learn to draw from Disney•Pixar: Bruce from “Finding Nemo” and Hopper from “A Bug’s Life”; ShereKhan from “The Jungle Book” and Tic Toc from “Peter Pan.” 

FastPass+ continues to be available for the experience. 

Haven’t had the chance to learn all the Disney’s “The Lion King”-inspired characters yet? Check out the Learn to Draw series for a step-by-step lesson for Zazu, Timon, and Simba. 

Whether you are looking to feast in an enchanted castle as snow falls across the night sky at Be Our Guest Restaurant or enjoy tasty bites at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, there’s nothing quite like dining at Walt Disney World® Resort during the holiday season. 

Starting Nov. 8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, you can join Minnie and her friends for a joyous holiday dinner party at Hollywood & Vine. And at Epcot®, from Nov. 29-Dec. 30, book the Candlelight Processional Dining Package to enjoy a festive holiday meal with guaranteed seating at this awe-inspiring show. The holidays are also a great time to try new restaurants, including the recently-opened Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort, opening later this year. And with November just around the corner, don’t forget to make Thanksgiving Day dining reservations!

With hundreds of amazing dining locations to choose from, finding the perfect place to eat at Walt Disney World Resort is easier than ever before. From mobile ordering meals through the My Disney Experience app, to searching for favorite menu items online, guests are able to save time so that they can enjoy all there is to see and do across our parks. Beginning today, due to their overwhelming popularity, the My Disney Experience app and DisneyWorld.com will become the preferred home for booking and modifying table service dining reservations. 

Guests can conveniently manage their table service dining reservations right at their fingertips, whenever they choose, alongside other plans they make with family and friends for their visit. Rest assured, as always, Cast Members at the Disney Reservation Center will continue to be available to help with reservations for groups of eight or more, same-day cancelations, in addition to other assistance Guests may need, including Disney Resort hotel reservations, special offers, general questions and more.

This holiday season, Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park will find festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land.

At the heart of the park on Discovery Island, the Tree of Life awakens with a series of wintry tales, each told in a unique artistic style and complemented by a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team has been working for months to bring this experience to life. Recently, they got their first glimpse of how these new moments will look on the iconic tree.

These winter “awakenings” are still very much a work in progress, as the team moves toward the Nov. 8 debut when the Tree of Life will come alive with the magic of nature and the spirit of the holidays.

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Between the new nighttime spectacular, “Epcot® Forever,” the opening of Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and all of the new dining experiences and attractions coming to Epcot, it’s an exciting time to be eating your way around World Showcase! Here’s a quick overview of what’s new.

First up, there have been a couple new openings this month as part of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Guests can head on over to Future World East near Test Track to try out The Donut Box and Cool Wash. At The Donut Box they’ll find Sweet Corn Fritters with Fresno and red pepper jelly as well as Strawberry-dusted Yeast Donut Holes. On the beverage menu here are several sweet sips including a Strawberry Smoothie (garnished with a donut hole) and, for Guests over the age of 21, a Black and White Coffee Cocktail garnished with a fresh yeast donut with chocolate espresso bean crumbles, plus a Central 28 Beer Company Boston Cream Donut Ale.

Right next door, Cool Wash has reopened with an array of fun slushies! Guests can now have an interactive experience by creating their own custom slushy blend from six frozen carbonated beverages. Choose from Coke, Fanta Cherry, Fanta Orange, Fanta Banana, Fanta Watermelon and Blue Raspberry – all frozen! In addition, Guests can even choose to top your slushy with candy pebbles, popping pearls, jelly drops, or popping candy. Those over 21 can also enjoy a Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla with gin in a souvenir cup.

Both The Donut Box and Cool Wash will be open through the remainder of the festival, which runs through Nov. 23, 2019.  

Also located in Future World, Coral Reef Restaurant will be offering a commemorative menu to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Disney’s animated classic, “The Little Mermaid.” With menu items like the Dinglehopper Shrimp Cocktail, Chef Louis’ Lobster Seafood Boil, and King Triton’s Key Lime Tart, this is a menu guests will definitely want to dive right into! When they dine here, guests will also be able to take home a beautiful commemorative menu (only available while supplies last). This limited-time menu will be available starting Oct. 19, 2019.  

Finally, a new kiosk is coming to the Italy pavilion in World Showcase. This new location will replace the current gelato cart and will be operated by Patina Restaurant Group. The kiosk will be scooping up 12 different varieties of gelato and sorbet, including gluten-friendly and plant-based flavors. Its seasonally updated menu will also use locally sourced fruits. Stay tuned for more details.

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