Disney News Round-up: Progressive Dinner Announced at Disney Springs, New Party in the Magic Kingdom, and More

Happy day after Thanksgiving! While you're noshing on leftovers we have some exciting food-themed news to share with you. Next weekend there's a special progressive dinner planned at Disney Springs, and next week a new party is coming to the Magic Kingdom. Read on to find out more.

Sake & Shine takes place December 3 at Disney Springs

If you've ever wanted to eat at both Morimoto Asia and Homecoming Florida Kitchen on the same night, December 3 is your chance. A progressive dinner, Sake & Shine, is planned at the two restaurants, and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and Chef Art Smith will be in attendance for photos and autographs. Dinner is served at Morimoto Asia and dessert takes place at Homecoming Florida Kitchen. Price is $225 per guest.

Planet Hollywood Observatory in Disney Springs is reportedly planning a mid-to-late December opening. You can check out some of the new menu items here.

Tiana's Riverboat Party and Ice Cream Social starts November 29 at the Magic Kingdom. This new party features an ice cream social at the docks of the Liberty Square Riverboat and VIP viewing for the Festival of Fantasy Parade on board the riverboat!

PizzeRizzo is now open at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Check out the first look and review here.

And, we have the dates for the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! [Hint: it is starting in August!]

If you're making plans to visit Walt Disney World during the holidays don't forget to check out the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2016 e-book! You can get 20 percent off with the code CANDYCANE.

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