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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!

NEWS: Disney Dining Plan Updates Announced for 2018 and Alcoholic Drinks are Now Included

We have big news today! The 2018 Disney Dining Plan updates were announced this morning and for the first time ever the Dining Plan includes specialty beverages and alcoholic beverages (for guests 21 and older of course).

Disney Food Blog Releases ‘DFB Guide to Walt Disney World 2017 2nd Edition’ E-book

If you're making plans to vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort this year there's one must-have planning tool: the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2017 e-book. This full-color e-book is full of more than 600 page of all the information you need to know about Disney World dining.

Disney Food Blog Launches the ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2016’ E-book

Our friends at the Disney Food Blog are celebrating the grand launch of the fully-updated DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2016 e-book. The e-book is full of information and tips on all the holiday events happening at the Walt Disney World Resort this year.

Changes Coming to the Disney Dining Plan in 2017

If you're making plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in 2017 and you're adding the Disney Dining Plan to your Magic Your Way Package, listen up! Changes are coming to the Quick Service and Standard Dining Plans next year.

Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge Now Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom has officially become a new hot spot at the Walt Disney World Resort thanks to the brand-new nighttime experiences starting this weekend and the grand opening of Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge!

Thirty New Tenants Announced for Disney Springs Include New Shops and Restaurants

Disney Springs is quickly becoming a go-to destination for high-end shopping and dining. And now, Disney has announced that 30 new tenants are coming to Disney Springs this spring including kate spade new york, Sephora, Lacoste, and more.

Disney Food Blog Celebrating Grand Launch of the ‘DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2016’ E-book

The Disney Food Blog is celebrating the grand launch of the all-new, fully-updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2016 e-book. The e-book is available for purchase and immediate download so you don't miss a minute when planning your dining adventures for your next Disney World vacation.

Morimoto Asia Set to Open in Downtown Disney on September 30

Morimoto Asia, the first pan-Asian restaurant from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, is set to open on September 30 at The Landing in Downtown Disney (soon-to-be Disney Springs). Reservations will be available via Open Table on September 16.

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5 Reasons To Love Main Street U.S.A.

Main Street U.S.A is more then just the entrance to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, it's a land unto itself that offers shopping, dining, and entertainment options from the moment you set foot in Town Square. As guests move from beneath the train tracks and out into the Park they'll find a picturesque turn of the century town that keeps humming all day long. I had trouble narrowing it down to just a few, but here are 5 Reason To Love Main Street U.S.A.!

Top 5 Smartphone Apps for Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation

There are certain must-have items that I always have to pack for a Walt Disney World vacation including comfortable shoes, rain ponchos, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and my handy travel guides full of notes and dog-eared pages. In addition to the non-technical "stuff" I have also discovered a few must-have apps for my smartphone that make vacation life much easier.

Dinner with a View at Epcot’s San Angel Inn

Every time I've visited Epcot's Mexico pavilion to enjoy the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros I always say "next time we'll eat at the San Angel Inn." And every time we'd return we wouldn't make reservations for a meal at the waterside restaurant. That all changed during our Thanksgiving-week vacation when we finally had the chance to enjoy dinner at Mexico's table service restaurant.

Advanced Dining Reservations – Tips For Creating A Disney Dining Strategy

When summer vacations start to hit their 180 day marks, the early-birds come out ready to snap up the best Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) in the Kingdom. I know that it sounds a bit extreme to worry about where you are going to eat six months in advance, however during the crowded summer months popular dining establishments book up fast, and if you haven't made ADRs your meal options may become limited to the quick-service restaurants.

Our Favorite Things at Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion

On a recent visit to Epcot we spent extra time in some of the World Showcase pavilions that we have a tendency to breeze through. One of those pavilions was the United Kingdom. It's one of our favorite spots in Epcot but for whatever reason we tend to walk through it and not stop for more than a few minutes.

Epcot’s Germany Pavilion Is a Great Place to Eat, Drink, and Shop

If there's one pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase that is perfect for sitting down, taking a break, and enjoy an ice cold beer it has to be Germany. That seems like a natural thing to do when one is touring the Germany pavilion, but there's so much more to this gorgeous pavilion including great shops, a fun family dining experience, and of course caramel corn.

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.

Top 5 Favorite Things in Epcot’s France Pavilion

While spending any amount of time in World Showcase is a great idea on any given day, there is one pavilion that tugs at the heartstrings just a bit harder than all the others. France has always been my absolute favorite pavilion for so many reasons, starting with a lifelong obsession with the actual country. The fact that I can get a plate of cheese with a side of bread at the bakery doesn't hurt either.

Top 5 Things To Love about Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

Epcot's World Showcase is one of our favorite spots to spend an afternoon (or three) when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. There is always something new and fun to discover, but there are also tried and true favorites in each pavilion. Today we're heading to one of our favorite spots, the Mexico pavilion.

Quick Service Dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom has a great variety of counter service dining options from the always popular Flame Tree Barbecue to the fun and quirky Restaurantosaurus. And with the recent addition of the Harambe Market it's quickly becoming a park where you want to plan a quick service meal.