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Walt Disney World has expanded the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to all Disney Resort hotels. Guests staying at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa, Moderate, Value Resorts and other select hotels will be eligible to purchase up to seven days before the first day of their Resort stay – for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days).

This is the only update to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at this time, and the pass continues to be offered in very limited quantities.

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Details are also available on the Walt Disney World Resort website.

Guests should get ready to open the door because Mike and Sulley are coming to town!

That’s right, humans will be able to enter the world of Monsters, Inc. when it is added to the south side of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Building off the exciting announcements from last summer’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the new land will include the coaster we’ve all dreamed of – a suspended ride recreating the door vault scene – plus dining and shopping and a whole new theater show. 

To make way for the monsters, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and more of their friends will be moving right along to Sunset Boulevard! But there’s more to the story: The Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival! 

We know so many of guests share our love for The Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster. Plus, as the first Disney ride ever to feature The Muppets, there’s sure to be laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure and plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard!

In the meantime, there’s still enough time for guests to catch a super-stretch limo to the Forum to enjoy Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and catch Muppet*Vision 3D again before their final curtain calls. 

As we move forward with these changes, we are having creative conversations and exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future.

No doubt there are a lot of new adventures planned for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’ll have more details to share next year!

November 26, 2024

Welcome, foolish mortals. Since our announcement about the Haunted Mansion grounds expansion, we know our fans have been waiting with ghoulish delight to learn more about what’s to come to this area of New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park. Today, we are excited to unveil new details and first-look photos. Take a peek – if you dare!

Enhancements in New Orleans Square

The new Magnolia Park recently opened, situated in front of the train station between Tiana’s Palace restaurant and the Haunted Mansion. This beautiful, elegant park-like setting is shaded with some oak and Ficus trees, and is a great spot for guests to take a break with a Mickey-shaped beignet from Mint Julep Bar, or enjoy some live entertainment. 

New, Expanded Grounds of Haunted Mansion

Just beyond the gates to the Haunted Mansion attraction are the new, cultivated grounds. This expanded area has an enchanting aura that calls guests to explore further!

When entering this new part of the queue, before discovering the expanded grounds, guests may notice a familiar Spanish fountain that once sat in the middle of Magnolia Park.

Guests will find that the new gardens are being closely guarded by a pair of stately ravens. Ravens often represent a connection between the world of the living and the spirit world. They will also encounter the crouching figure of a cat. The statue sits tucked away among the wispy grasses, as he appears ready to pounce.

Around the bend, guests will discover a personal garden retreat designed by one of the mansion’s inhabitants, Master Gracey. A fountain against the garden’s wall features the face of a sea maiden with unruly hair and startled eyes, as if she’s caught in a storm. Inside an old, wrought iron gazebo sits a bench, a well-read book, and astrological armillisphere and a smoking pipe that has been left behind. It’s the perfect place for Gracey to rest and ponder his past.

Further along the path, guests will find the eccentric garden of Madame Leota, the resident Seer. It seems as if the entire garden is dipped in a mystical energy; as if every plant, statue and trinket is under Leota’s spell. There is a small statuary of oddities – frogs, lizards, rats and a cymbal playing monkey – all frozen in time like they are under an incantation. The garden has a repeating motif of fortune telling orbs. The large oak tree that graces the center of the courtyard has been decorated by Leota with colorful ornaments, chimes and bells that ring out in the breeze.

And in the rear of the garden, guests will find the Mansion Greenhouse, belonging to all the mansion’s ghosts. An ornate structure of iron and glass, it gives residents with a “green thumb” a chance to cultivate the most unusual of plant species.

Haunted Mansion Operational Details

The beautifully expanded, stately grounds of the Haunted Mansion officially opens today.

Guests using a mobility device are now able to use the main queue and entrance to the Haunted Mansion. After riding, they will leave the attraction using a new, accessible elevator exit that extends the story of the attraction with a gallery of Walt Disney Imagineering artwork and more.

The virtual queue will no longer be utilized, and the attraction is once again available for guests on Lightning Lane Multi Pass, as well as on Lightning Lane Premier Pass.

The Haunted Mansion is currently decked out for the hallow-days in its Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, running through the holiday season in early 2025.

New Shop – Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond – to Open This Winter

As previously announced, we will also be opening an all-new retail shop next to the Haunted Mansion, adjacent to the exit of the attraction. Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond is expected to open this winter. 

Somewhere Beyond is a carriage house that used to store the same ornate carriage that now remains on the mansion’s front yard. It also contains a boudoir on the mezzanine level. At one point, it was home to the mansion’s head caretaker, but later Madame Leota took up residence. It is filled with her eclectic furniture including a crystal ball, feinting couch and the original parlor chandelier that Leota used in séances at the mansion.

When the first floor of the carriage house became a shop, Leota kindly lent her desks, cabinets and chests as antique artifacts to be showcased along with the merchandise. As a powerful medium moving between worlds, Madame Leota comes and goes a lot and is excited to welcome guests to her home, soon.

Here, guests will be able to find gifts themed to Haunted Mansion and “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” including apparel and accessories, collectibles, home décor and more. Guests will surely want to “hurry back” – eerie and ghostly treasures will materialize throughout the year.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson showcased his beefcake physique as he filmed scenes for Disney’s live-action Moana film on the beach in Hawaii this week.

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November 19, 2024

Guests who are fans of Disney music and love a good live show (who doesn’t?!) absolutely must check out the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert series at EPCOT! It’s one of our absolute favorite parts of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, where Disney magic and Broadway brilliance come together for a truly unforgettable experience.

This year, we have a special lineup of amazing live performances featuring Broadway talent singing iconic Disney hits from the musicals we know and love. 

Imagine hearing songs from Tony Award-winning shows like “The Lion King” and “Newsies,” as well as fan favorites such as “Aladdin” and “Frozen.” These performances will be given by stars who have graced the Broadway stage in these productions, including some who originated their roles!

2025 Disney on Broadway Concert Series Schedule

• Patti Murin (“Frozen”) and John Riddle (“Frozen”) – NEW!
  • January 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28
• Caissie Levy (“Frozen”) and Jelani Remy (“The Lion King”) – NEW!
  • January 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30
• Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
  • January 31
  • February 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11
• Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”)
  • February 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13
• Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”) and Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”)
  • February 14, 16, 17, 20, 23
• Rodney Ingram (“Aladdin”) – NEW! and Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”)
  • February 15, 18, 19, 21, 22
• Special Final Performance: Rodney Ingram, Kara Lindsay, Michael James Scott & Kissy Simmons
  • February 24

DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages

And, if the idea of dinner and a show makes guests want to sing, they should check out the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages.

On top of a delicious meal from one of 15 EPCOT restaurants, guests can enjoy an incredible pièce de résistance—guaranteed priority seating at one of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series shows. Booking begins Dec. 19; for more information, visit Disneyworld.com

Special Savings During the Broadway Performances

As guests are planning their trips to enjoy the thrill of the Broadway stage in Florida, here’s another tip: guests can save up to 20% on Disney Resort hotel stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from Jan. 1 to Feb. 20, 2025.

This is just in time for an exclusive new perk for Disney Resorts Collection Hotel guests: complimentary admission to a Disney water park on check-in day, starting Jan. 1, 2025!

Guests should make sure to mark their calendars, bring their friends and family, and get ready for a truly magical time featuring Disney and Broadway at EPCOT, during the festival famous for celebrating all things artsy – from the performance stage to beautiful visual arts and the tastiest culinary creations. The DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series really is the ultimate mix of nostalgia, talent, and pure Disney magic!

November 14, 2024

We’re making our foodie list and checking it twice! What holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort would be complete without the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth? This cherished celebration brings holiday traditions, festivities, and flavors from around the world to guests from Nov. 29 to Dec. 30, 2024.

With over 15 Holiday Kitchens, there’s plenty of season’s eatings to be had. Guests will want to unwrap the delicious new Coffee Mocha Cookie and check out the new Holiday Kitchen, Favorites of Festivals Past. Back this year are a sleighs-worth of cherished bites, including the Slow-roasted Turkey and Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie.

This year, EPCOT will also be home to a brand-new gingerbread display that brings Spaceship Earth to life – in gingerbread form! Guests should be sure to stop by CommuniCore Hall to see this new creation and learn more about what’s new at this year’s festival.

For those with a bit of a sweet tooth, the Holiday Cookie Stroll is back and filled with a decadent and delicious lineup of cookies from the Holiday Kitchens. Guests can collect stamps in their Festival Passport by purchasing five of these items to redeem a special treat from Holiday Sweets & Treats. Guests should start making their cookie list with the menu items highlighted below.

In between sampling seasonal bites and sips, guests can enjoy Holiday Storytellers, grab the whole family for some more holiday fun with Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, or experience the beloved Candlelight Processional – a moving retelling of the story of Christmas featuring a celebrity narrator and stirring songs performed by an orchestra and choir.

All this merrymaking will work up an appetite, so let’s dive into all the wonderful things to eat at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth!

2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus

World Celebration

NEW! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu

Location: CommuniCore Hall

Food Items:

• Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (New)

Beverages:

• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka
• Seasonal Wine
• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Gingerbread White Stout
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Gingerbread Coffee Porter

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Seasons eatings! The holidays bring us all together and this couldn’t be more true than with Disney Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort. This joyous occasion, held from Nov. 15, 2024, through Jan. 6, 2025, celebrates a diverse season of celebrations in Southern California. The limited-time menu items highlight a range of holiday festivities, including Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day! 

The culinary teams have drawn inspiration from these merriments to create a variety of sips and bites that will transport guests on a festive foodie adventure. The new Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron and Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider are a must-try, with returning favorites like the Mickey-shaped Gingerbread Cookie back to dazzle taste buds. 

Guests should be sure to check out Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, a festive celebration to get them in the holiday spirit with live music, merry decor, daily crafts, and, our course, specialty dishes. 

If you guests want to add another element to their Disney Festival of Holidays experience, they should consider getting the Sip and Savor Pass. This scannable pass, available in four or eight-digital coupon versions, can be redeemed for select bites and nonalcoholic beverages from the Festive Food Marketplace and participating dining locations in Disney California Adventure Park. Guests can even use it throughout the entirety of the festival and share with their friends and family. 

We’ve waited long enough – let’s unwrap this year’s Foodie Guide to Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park! 

Festive Food Marketplace 

A Twist on Tradition (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6) 

• Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake with creamy slaw (New) 
• Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider with herb mayo and cranberry marmalade (New)
• Berry Pomegranate Paloma: Blanco Tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry and pomegranate juices, and agave syrup topped with Fresca and garnished with a chile-lime rim and orange wheel

Brews & Bites (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Chicken Chicharrón with basmati rice, herb chutney and masala drizzle (New)
• Passion Fruit Rose Lassi: Passion fruit nectar, yogurt, and rose and honey syrups garnished with a rose petal (New)
• Stone Brewing Company Pilsner (New)
• Garage Brewing Co. Churro Ale
• Naughty Sauce Noble Ale Works Golden Stout (New)
• Dust Bowl Brewing Company Winter Wonder IPA (New)
• LA Bodega Jamaica Hard Seltzer (New)
• Green Cheek Beer Co. Hops for the Holidays IPA (New)
• Altamont Beer Works Juice Above the Clouds Double IPA (New)
• Great Notion Brewing Single Stack Stout (New)
• Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Hard Seltzer  
• Holiday Beer Flight (New)
  • LA Bodega Jamaica Hard Seltzer 
  • Green Cheek Beer Co. Hops for the Holidays IPA 
  • Altamont Beer Works Juice Above the Clouds Double IPA 
  • Great Notion Brewing Single Stack Stout
• Festive Beer Flight (New)
  • Stone Brewing Company Pilsner
  • Garage Brewing Co. Churro Ale
  • Dust Bowl Brewing Company Winter Wonder IPA 
  • Naughty Sauce Noble Ale Works Golden Stout

Favorite Things (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron: Mickey-shaped chocolate macaron filled with vanilla buttercream, date cake, and salted toffee sauce (New)
• Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice 
• Spiced Coconut Cocktail: Dark rum, spice tea, coconut purée, and evaporated and condensed milks garnished with nutmeg and a wafer stick (New)

Grandma’s Recipes (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Barbacoa Tamal de Res with Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo salsa and crema 
• Cookie Dough Yule Log filled with chocolate chip cookie dough and white chocolate mousse, covered with chocolate buttercream (New) 
• Café de Olla Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, low fat and condensed milks, house-made spiced syrup with star anise, clove, and cinnamon, topped with a chocolate dulce de leche sweet cream, and garnished with a mini-pan dulce (New)

Holiday Duets (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese with tortilla crunch (New)
• Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese with herb breadcrumbs, sour cream, and chives 
• The Holiday Duet: A half portion of each mac & cheese 
• Cranberry Christmas Mule: Gin, elderflower & ginger liqueurs, cherry purée, cranberry & lime juices, topped with a citrus hard seltzer and garnished with a lime wedge gummy (New)

Winter Sliderland (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider on corn brioche (New)
• Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll
• Cookies and Cream Hazelnut Hot Cocoa: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. hot chocolate with cookies and cream flavors, melted chocolate, hazelnut purée, and Irish cream syrup garnished with strawberry whipped cream (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Jelly Donut Punch: Apricot Nectar, house-made raspberry and strawberry jam syrup, cookie butter, and lemon juice garnished with a skewered powdered sugar donut hole (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Hazelnut Cookie Hot Cocoa Cocktail: Cookies and cream hazelnut hot cocoa with Irish cream liqueur (New)
• Hot Butter Pecan Bourbon Cocktail: Bourbon, apple cider, butter, and butter pecan syrups garnished with a bitters apple butter pecan foam (New)

Merry Mashups (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Holiday Mash Bowl: Chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy with cranberry stuffing crunch (New)
• M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake: Chocolate fudge cake filled with peanut praline and M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis, glazed with salted peanut butter, and topped with vanilla Chantilly crème (New)
• Glacier Margarita: Blanco tequila, blue curaçao, coconut syrup, lime and white cranberry juice, and rosemary syrup garnished with champagne bubble candies on a skewer 

Additional Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park 

Aunt Cass Café (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)

• Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding with a graham cracker crust topped with pumpkin cheesecake filling, whipped cream, graham cracker crumble, and an espresso brown sugar sauce (New)

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)

• Holiday Pizza: Roasted turkey with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, arugula, fig jam, and cranberry sauce (New) (Available by the slice or a whole pie)

Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Paradise Garden Grill (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)

• Chilaqulies Carnitas Torta: Red chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado spread, queso fresco, pickled onions, and a fried egg served with chips (New)
• Esquite Loaded Chips: Chile lime chips smothered in corn kernels, cotija cheese, chile-lime seasoning, and crema (New)
• Plant-based Huarache with soy-based chorizo beans and seasoned steak tips with lettuce, cheese, avocado crema, and tomatillo salsa served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with nopales pico de gallo (Plant-based)
• Chile Verde Chicken Flautas topped with avocado spread, shredded lettuce, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions served with Spanish rice and refried beans
• Al Pastor Tacos: Pineapple-achiote-marinated pork with avocado spread and tomatillo salsa, served with Spanish rice and refried beans, and topped with queso fresco
• Chocolate Cake Flan: Layer of flan on chocolate cake with caramel
• Ponche de Frutas: Traditional Mexican cold fruit punch (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Ponche Cocktail: Traditional Mexican Cold Fruit Punch with Tequila (New) 

Cappuccino Cart (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6; mobile order available)

• Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bundt Cake drizzled with salted caramel and filled with cream cheese frosting (New)
• Peanut Butter Mocha Cold Brew: Mocha cold brew, peanut butter whip, and peanut butter drizzle
• Peanut Butter Mocha Cocktail: Mocha cold brew with peanut butter whiskey, peanut butter whip, and peanut butter drizzle

Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Peanut Butter-Marshmallow Churro topped with marshmallow crème, peanut butter sauce, and chocolate chips

Churro near Goofy’s Sky School and Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Popcorn Tin Churro: White cheddar popcorn dust and caramel sauce topped with buttered popcorn (New)

Churro at Hollywood Land (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Dutch Apple Churro: Dusted with cinnamon and holiday spices, drizzled with Dutch apple sauce, and garnished with holiday sprinkles

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream hosted by Dreyer’s (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6; mobile order available)

• Holiday Confetti Cake with Häagen-Dazs Peppermint Bark Ice Cream, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and sprinkles (New)

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6; mobile order available)

• Fried Arroz Con Leche: Rolled in cinnamon sugar served with a dulce de leche whip and a dulce de leche drizzle (New)
• Spicy Jamaica Agua Fresca (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Spicy Jamaica Cocktail: Tequila with spicy Jamaica and tamarind chamoy (New)

Corn Dog Castle (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Holiday Stuffing Corn Dog dipped in seasoned corn batter, fried to a golden brown, and topped with cranberry-mustard sauce (New)

Sonoma Terrace (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6; mobile order available)

• Pan Con Pollo: Braised chicken, spiced tomato sauce, mayonnaise, and mustard dressing on a French bread roll served with pickled vegetable slaw 
• Unsung Brewing Chocolate Snowball Imperial Blonde Ale (New)

Outdoor Vending Locations (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

• Mickey-shaped Gingerbread Cookie: Soft gingerbread cookie with sprinkles 
• Cotton Candy Pink: Vanilla-flavored cotton candy 

Smokejumpers Grill (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6; mobile order available)

• Hearty Loaded Fries: Crinkle-cut fries smothered with sausage country gravy and topped with fried chicken, shredded cheese, and green onions (New)
• Santa Hat Shake in a marshmallow and coconut-rimmed cup topped with whipped cream and marshmallows (New)

Studio Catering Co. (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)

• Korean Fried Chicken Slider: Korean fried chicken topped with gochujang sauce, kimchi coleslaw, and pickled onions served on sweet Hawaiian bread (New) (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 7)
• Kinderpunsch with apple cider, hibiscus, and a cherry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Available Nov. 15 through Jan. 6)

Novelties Available Throughout the Park (Available starting Nov. 15) 

Gold Glitter Mickey-shaped Jingle Bell Glow Cube to add on to your beverage (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations: 

• A Twist on Tradition 
• Brews & Bites 
• Favorite Things 
• Grandma’s Recipes
• Holiday Duets
• Merry Mashups
• Winter Sliderland 

Silver Glitter Mickey-shaped Jingle Bell Glow Cube to add on to your beverage (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations

• A Twist on Tradition 
• Brews & Bites 
• Favorite Things 
• Grandma’s Recipes
• Holiday Duets 
• Merry Mashups 
• Winter Sliderland

When it comes to food, there’s always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks, especially during the holidays! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love.

A Twist on Tradition 

• Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider with herb mayo and cranberry marmalade (New)

Grandma’s Recipes 

• Cookie Dough Yule Log filled with chocolate chip cookie dough and white chocolate mousse, covered with chocolate buttercream (New)

Holiday Duets 

• Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese with herb breadcrumbs, sour cream, and chives 

Merry Mashups 

• Holiday Mash Bowl: Chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy with cranberry stuffing crunch (New)

Smokejumpers Grill 

• Santa Hat Shake in a marshmallow and coconut-rimmed cup topped with whipped cream and marshmallows (New)

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort will be unavailable Jan. 12-25 for planned maintenance.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

The Barbados leisure pool will be closed July 29 through the end of September. During this time, we invite guests to enjoy the Fuentes del Morro feature pool and our other four leisure pools around the resort. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

From January 2025 through April 2025, Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.

From mid-August through the end of November, Rialto in the World Premiere Food Court will be closed for refurbishment.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village

From May 2024 through Spring 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

From September 29 to November 30, 2024, the Everything POP Food Court will be undergoing refurbishment. Please be prepared to use alternate entrances to the food court—and be aware that dining room seating may be limited.

Beginning September 30, 2024, Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will undergo refurbishment. During construction, the store will remain partially open to Guests looking to find toys, gifts and more.

From late March 2025 to mid-February 2026, guest rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will undergo refurbishment. While all resort amenities will remain available, you may notice construction during daytime hours.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

From January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

From January 2025 through May 2025, some guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

From Sept. 2024-Sept. 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the refurbishment, Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower. Additionally, the Skybridge may experience intermittent closures. Please allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently undergoing refurbishment. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Please allow for extra travel time.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Now through 2026, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. The ongoing enhancements may impact views from several places within the Resort hotel property. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier than 9:00 AM.

Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

From May 2024 through Spring 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

From early April 2025 through the end of January 2026, guest rooms in the Magnolia Bend at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will undergo refurbishment. During this time, guests may see or hear construction work in the area.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

From mid-May 2025 to September 2025, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo refurbishment. While all Resort amenities will remain available, you may notice refurbishment work during daytime hours.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Beginning July 13, 2024, horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, due to construction. However, rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time. Check the My Disney Experience mobile app on Friday of each week to see if horseback riding is happening on the following Saturday and Sunday—and if available, reserve a ride.

Coming to a Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park near you, it’s Disney Jollywood Nights. It’s the kind of event you’ve always dreamed of without knowing you ever wanted it. The magic makers at Walt Disney World are putting the finishing touches on this magical event made just for you.

Disney Jollywood Nights makes its grand return on November 9 and runs to December 21, 2024, so make sure to mark your calendar. It’s an evening you’ll always remember that will provide memories you’ll never forget.

October 24, 2024

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – and that’s because it’s almost here! In just a few short weeks, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 20, 2024, Magic Kingdom Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for this beloved holiday event. Filled with festive bites and holiday festivities, this year’s party will leave guests feeling holly and jolly!

As the sun goes down, guests can get ready to be in the spirit of the season with the return of the nighttime extravaganza, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, the fan-favorite Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and, of course, plenty of character greetings all throughout the park. We can’t forget the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party staple – all the cookies and cocoa guests can fit in their stocking.

This year, taste buds are about to be in a winter wonderland (of flavor). With over 30 new items, like the Gingerbread Milk Shake, Festive Beignets, and Lasagna Flatbread, and returning favorites, including Candy Cane Tart and Christmas Cookie Cake Roll, the culinary teams have definitely earned their spots on the nice list with this yuletide selection of treats.

Guests should get ready to make their treats list and check it twice, because the Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is here. And we can’t wait to unwrap it all.

Main Street Bakery

• Letter To Santa: Flourless chocolate cake, hot cocoa mousse, and marshmallow topped with chocolate pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll with holiday-themed icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Hosted by Edy’s

• Gingerbread Milk Shake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
• Peppermint Brownie Sundae: House-baked brownie topped with peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and chocolate granola with candy cane pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)
• Peppermint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: Peppermint ice cream sandwiched between two oatmeal-peppermint chip cookies and rolled in candy cane pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

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