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Disney News Round-up For Friday, October 19th, 2018

Welcome to another Friday news round-up! This week we've got some great announcements that may make your next Walt Disney World vacation even more magical. To begin with the new daily ticket pricing is now in effect.

Friday News Round-up September 21st, 2018

Have you stayed in the know with all things Disney this week? Don't worry if you didn't have a chance, we're here with the Friday news round-up to bring you up to date!

Disney News Round-up For Friday, September 14th, 2018

It's been another busy week trying to keep up with following all things Disney. Here are a few bits of recent news we didn't want you to miss!

The Walt Disney Company tops Forbes' list of the World's Best Regarded Companies for 2018, moving up four spots from 2017, the first year that the rankings were compiled. Disney ranks No. 1, earning the highest marks among Forbes' 2018 Global 2000 companies.

Disney News Round-up: Ale & Compass Restaurant Now Open, Minnie Van Updates, and More

Happy day before Thanksgiving! If you're traveling today, here's to short lines at the airport and no traffic jams! If you're at home, we hope you're enjoying a great day. In today's round-up we're talking about the brand new Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, a new addition to the Minnie Van rotation, and more.

Disney Holiday News Round-up: Contemporary Gingerbread Display, Menus for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, and More!

The holidays are in full swing at Disney World and today's news round-up is full of holiday-themed news including details on the menus for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, gingerbread displays news, and much more! Let's dig in.

Disney News Round-up: Holiday Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Houston Astros Celebrate at the Magic Kingdom, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another installment of our Disney news round-up. Today we have details on holiday eats including new treats at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the World Series celebration at the Magic Kingdom, and much more.

The Epcot International Festival of Holidays Begins November 19

We've been reporting on the upcoming holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort and today we have news about the renamed holiday festival at Epcot and what guests can expect when the festivities begin in November.

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).

Mobile Order Coming to Satu’li Canteen and Other Restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

When Satu'li Canteen opens May 27 with the rest of Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom, guests will be able to use the new Mobile Order system on the My Disney Experience app. The new ordering system will then expand to other restaurants this summer.

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The California Grill Lounge at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Perched high above Walt Disney World Resort on the 15th Floor of the Disney's Contemporary Resort is a bar & lounge with some of the most coveted seating around. Connected to the the exquisite culinary genius of Chef Brian Piasecki's California Grill, the California Grill Lounge serves the same award winning food & wine as in the restaurant.

Petals Poolside Bar at Pop Century Resort

Continuing on our tour of Walt Disney World's Bars and Lounges our next stop is the fresh, fun, Petals Pool Bar at The Pop Century Resort. Remember when you could grab a drink and play ping-pong with your buddies in the basement all night? This brings back that young at heart feeling, without the cramped basement.

Date Night at Disney's Polynesian Resort

A breeze from Polynesia gently welcomes you as you walk through the doors to the Great Ceremonial House. At Disney's Polynesian Resort you can immerse yourself in a trip to the islands as you shop, dine, and relax for a romantic tropical date night at Walt Disney World.

Have More Fun on Your Disney Vacation With DFB Dining Adventures

Once again the good folks over at the Disney Food Blog have publish an eBook to help you enhance your Walt Disney World Vacation with a fantastic dining guide. This time however it comes with a fun adventurous twist! The DFB Dining Adventures " Start Point: Magic Kingdom Area offers up "customized plans created to help you jump-start your vacation planning with fun and efficient predetermined dining strategies."

Suite Themes at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Have you seen the new concept art that's been released for the Art of Animation Resort? We've got a peek for you! These Lion King layouts seem to take you and your family right into the middle of Simba's animated savanna when kids and adults alike can share in the circle of life.

Epcot's Rose & Crown Pub

Located on the shores of World Showcase Lagoon, the Rose & Crown Pub is one of Epcot's most popular spots. "Otium Cum Dignitate" or "Leisure with Dignity" is the motto at this classic English Pub that hosts the only full bar located within Epcot. Advanced Dining Reservations are available if you're looking for table service, but if you hope for something quicker just enter through the double wooden doors beneath the "Pub" sign for a cold drink at this lively little venue.

Adult-Friendly Character Meals

Dining with the characters at Disney World is a great way to enjoy a meal. And it is not just for kids! We've looked into the different character meals with help from our friends at the Disney Food Blog and have come up with some more adult friendly character meals!

ESPN Club is A Sports Fan's Dream Bar

If you're looking for a fun place to catch the "big game" on TV while you're at Walt Disney World, why not head on over to the ESPN Club located at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. Though Disney has closed affiliate restaurants around the country this ESPN Club continues to be a fun and happening place for sports fans in the Orlando area.

Wilderness Lodge's Territory Lounge

While soaking up the wintery atmosphere of pine boughs and twinkling lights during your Walt Disney World Vacation, you might want to consider a trip to the Territory Lounge for a Hot Toddy.

Open from 4:30pm - midnight daily, the Territory Lounge is nestled between Artist Point and the Whispering Canyon Cafe near the lobby of the holiday fan favorite, Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort.

Sanaa Lounge at Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village

Tucked in the rock work on the ground floor of Animal Kingdom Lodge's Kidani Village Lobby sits the creative and magical Disney restaurant Sanaa. As you enter the restaurant, just past the check in desk to the left sits the small, cozy Sanaa Lounge. The lounge has dim lighting, a wall of banquette seating with low round tables, and high chairs along the bar.