Walt Disney World News Round-up For Friday August 2nd, 2019

Happy Friday! We've made it through another week and I hope that yours was filled with summer fun. If you're looking to immortalize your good times, check out the brand new PhotoPass Royal Portrait Studio at Sir Mickey's in the Magic Kingdom. Let's get on with a snapshot of what else is going on at the Walt Disney World Resort.


New Royal Portrait Studio at the Magic Kingdom


Mobile Ordering has expanded again, this time bringing in the End Zone Food Court at All-Star Sports. This was the last of the All-Star Resorts to get the upgrade, so now you can skip the lines no matter which All-Star you are staying at.

Two new quick-service spots have been announced for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. The first, Java, will be open later this summer with plenty of coffee and grab-and-go foods throughout the day. The second is a new frozen drink counter that should open sometime in the fall.

New alcoholic beverages were just announced for restaurants at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Yes, in Florida you'll be able to get your Blue Milk mixed with Rum, and Green Milk with Tequila, amongst other boozy options that the West Coast of Batuu just doesn't have.


Alcohol Served in Several Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Locations


There's a ton of news coming out for folks planning their winter holiday vacations at the Walt Disney World Resort. Now is the time to make sure those festive plans are coming together so that you can have the best trip ever this Christmas season.

• Narrators for the Candlelight Processional
• Epcot Christmas Cookie Crawl
• New Magic Kingdom Attractions Get Holiday Overlays for at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
• New Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Celebrates a Season of Joy

Disney's Animal Kingdom Celebrates Winter Holidays In Every Land


Speaking of Holiday Happenings. Will you be spending New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World? Check out the fabulous locations where you can ring in the New Year at some fabulous parties. There will be 3 parties being held around the Contemporary Resort, BoardWalk's Atlantic Dance Hall and Flying Fish Cafe are offering special events, and two elegant affairs at Disney's Grand Floridian. If these don't tickle your fancy, you can expect more news coming about New Year's Eve parties around Disney Springs coming soon.


Ring In The New Year With Style


Free Dining, Annual Pass Discounts, and the Ultimate Family Holiday Package information was shared by our friends over at the DFB Guide on YouTube! Watch the video below for even more Walt Disney World news.





Thanks to our friends over at the DIsney Food Blog for sharing their images with us. That's it for this week, see you real soon!