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Disney News Round-up: Captain’s Grille Retheming, New Year’s Eve at Disney’s Contemporary, and More

Welcome to today's Disney news round-up! We have a ton of Disney food news to share, including news about the refurbishment of the Captain's Grille at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, three New Year's Eve celebrations at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and much more. Let's dig in!

Disney News Round-Up: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats, Disney Requires Kids to Scan Fingers at Park Gates, and More

Welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up. Today we're checking out stories about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and a new requirement for kids at the theme park entrances. Let's see what's going on!

Exciting Food News at the Walt Disney World Resort

There's some really exciting food news coming out of the Walt Disney World Resort this week. A Magic Kingdom restaurant is offering table service dining during the busy spring season, cupcakes are coming to Disney Springs, and so much more.

The Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience Coming to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Just in case Star Wars Weekends weren't going to be amazing enough this year, Disney just announced the addition of a popup Star Wars-themed restaurant, The Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience. This spot was "once a known hangout of Rebel pilots, aliens, and smugglers" and the themeing is going to be out of this galaxy amazing.

BoardWalk Bakery Reopens at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

After a several months long refurbishment, the BoardWalk Bakery at Disney's BoardWalk Inn has finally reopened! And it's bigger and better than before.

Details Surface Regarding Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary Celebration on October 1

Disney to date has seemed fairly tight-lipped about what's in store to celebrate 40 years of Walt Disney World. Recently, though, some of the big day's plans have emerged and give guests an idea of what to expect on October 1 at the Magic Kingdom.

First off, a special 40th anniversary presentation will start at 10 a.m. at the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage. Mum's still the word on the presentation's details, but it's said that many guests have been planning for an early trip to the MK that day.

Babycakes NYC Vegan Bakery Opens in Downtown Disney

In a trifecta of deliciousness, three new food locations opened in Downtown Disney this month, replacing the spot vacated by McDonald's after the restaurant's contract expired with Disney last year.

Pollo Campero and Fresh Apeel offer your entrees, while Babycakes NYC -- a starlet New York City bakery that recently expanded to LA and now to Orlando -- offers the primary dessert options.

What makes this place different from any other you'll find in Disney World, however, is what you won't find in its cupcakes, breads, and cookies. The Vegan bakery is also egg-free, gluten-free, casein-free, and refined sugar-free -- perfect for guests with specialty diets!

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Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

When staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel I tend to consider the dining options when making my final decision. Is there somewhere to grab a quick and delicious breakfast? What type of table service dining " if any " is available? Can I find good coffee quickly in the morning? All important factors when choosing a hotel.

Sip, Snack, and Stroll: Magic Kingdom Classics Challenge

Snack & Strolls are a popular way to eat - or drink - your way around the Parks of Walt Disney World. The most popular versions involve eating your way around the world at Epcot, or conquering the bars of the Seven Seas Lagoon on a monorail crawl. Our friends over at the Disney Food Blog even offer a wide variety of ideas for fun foodie themed "crawls" around Walt Disney World property in their annual Guide to Walt Disney World Dining eBook.

Dining at the Walt Disney World Resort with Food Allergies

Dining out with food allergies can be challenging, frustrating, and sometimes impossible. There are restaurants you need to avoid and restaurants where the staff just doesn't "get it." But when you're visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, dining out with food allergies is usually less stressful and can even be a bit magical.

Celebrating Thanksgiving at Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Celebrating Thanksgiving at the Walt Disney World Resort is a great time to start new family traditions and let someone else do the cooking. On our recent Thanksgiving-week vacation we spent "Turkey Day" visiting two theme parks, lounging by the pool, and we let Chef Mickey and pals handle the big meal.

More Exceptional Dining And Entertainment To Come at Disney Springs

The transformation of Disney Springs is stacking up to set this bustling shopping, dining, and entertainment area into a league of its own. We've already seen spectacular new additions to the from not only the Disney company, but high end retailers and celebrity chefs who have come for their slice of the Disney tourist pie. This truly grand destination redefines "downtown" with breezy open-air promenades, pretty meandering springs and a lively waterfront charm.

Favorite Sweet Treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios is in the middle of a sort of identity crisis lately. There have been several attractions closures in recent months and the park will be home to two new lands sometime in the future. But if there's one constant at this theme park it has to be the great sweet snacks one can find!

Top 10 Sweet Snacks at the Magic Kingdom

If you find yourself needing to satisfy your sweet tooth while touring the Magic Kingdom there is no shortage of great things to eat. You can choose from the old standbys like the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar to something a little bit healthy like apple slices with caramel sauce. Or you could go all out and order a sundae at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor.

Zuri’s Sweets Shops Now Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If you're looking for a place to satisfy your sweet tooth when you're visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom you can now stop by Zuri's Sweets Shop in the Harambe Market. You'll find candies, cupcakes, popcorn, and even the now infamous "poop candy." And everything is inspired by the flavors of Africa.

Sprinkles Cupcakes Slated To Open Location At Disney Springs

Big City dwellers have been enjoying Sprinkles cupcakes for well on ten years now, since they first opened their doors, but for those of us out in the boonies a luscious bite of that cupcake delight has been a little harder to come by. Soon, Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort will be able to get a taste of the sweet life when Sprinkles brings a brand new location to Disney Springs.