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Ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort

If you're making plans to celebrate New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World there are several party options for adults and families. Disney's Contemporary Resort, the Atlantic Dance Hall, Flying Fish, and Mickey's Backyard BBQ are just a few spots where you can ring in 2018.

Three New Restaurants Announced for The Edison Complex at Disney Springs

Three new restaurants, each with a focus on Italian food and beverages, have been announced for Disney Springs. The restaurants will be adjacent to The Edison complex, and all are slated to open sometime this winter.

Disney Food News Round-up: Dates Extended for Highway in the Sky Dine Around, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ New Year’s Eve News, and More

Happy Friday! We're back with another Disney news round-up and this one is all about food! We have details on the Highway in the Sky Dine Around, New Year's Eve celebrations at Mickey's Backyard BBQ, and much more!

Grand Avenue and BaseLine Tap House Opening this Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A new area, Grand Avenue, is opening this fall at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The area is located in what remains of the Streets of America and is meant to "capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles." Grand Avenue will feature vintage office buildings and warehouses that represent the vibrant cultures of the city.

Terralina Crafted Italian Opening this Fall at Disney Springs

Terralina Crafted Italian is set to open this fall in Disney Springs in the former location of Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. The new restaurant will be helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano, who also headed the kitchen at Portobello.

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 News Round-up: Menu Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Food News, and More

Happy Friday! We're back with another Disney news round-up just for you! Today we're talking about new menu changes at Disney's Animal Kingdom, additional Disney food news, and some info about Narcoossee's. Let's check it out.

Food Truck Rally Coming to Disney Springs June 2 and 3

If you're going to be in Disney Springs on June 2 and 3 you'll have a chance to check out the Springs Streets Eats Food Truck Rally. This celebration of food trucks will take place in the West Side Neighborhood near Cirque du Soleil.

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Pretty self-explanatory, eh? This column highlights all things edible in Disney World parks and resorts.

No matter what else you plan to do in Disney World, one activity on almost everyone's list is eating! Explore Disney World's hundreds of eateries; snacks that have gained cult status with Disney fans; and delicious cocktails, beers, and wines here in our Dining in Disney column.

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Great Lounges on Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Monorial Loop

It's 4pm and you're in the Magic Kingdom, your stomach is rumbling and you're yearning to kick back with a relaxing drink before dinner. Yet even though there are many places within the Magic Kingdom that are designated as "Saloon" or "Tavern", much like Captain Jack, you'll find that the rum is always gone. Though there are over 50 great places to grab a drink in Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom is completely dry.

Character Breakfast Buffets: Chef Mickey's vs. Cape May Cafe'

One of the most beloved traditions at Walt Disney World is a stop at one of the many fantastic Character breakfasts. There are many to choose from with different styles appealing to different types of travelers.

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Take Flight with Disney Hollywood Studios' Brown Derby Bar

Modeled after the original Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant built in Hollywood California in 1928, the Disney's Brown Derby brings old Hollywood glamor to a theme park. Upscale and on point it's easy to overlook that most of the guests are in shorts and t-shirts. If you are looking for and enhanced dining experience, the Brown Derby has a full service bar for it's guests with many unique cocktails poured and presented with table side drama.

Banana Cabana Pool Bar at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Amongst Walt Disney World pool bars, this one may very well have the most cult-like following of all. Guests and fans of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort will happily sing the praises of the Banana Cabana Poolside Bar at Old Port Royale. It's one of the things that this resort's guests look forward to most as they plan their next Orlando vacations.

Disney's Port Orleans Mardi Grogs Pool Bar

Fat Tuesday is almost here, so what better spot to highlight in our bar & lounge tour than Mardi Grogs Pool Bar! Sitting back a bit from the hustle and bustle of "Doubloon Lagoon" you can find Mardi Grogs in the lively and fun swimming area of Port Orleans French Quarter that has the celebratory feel of all that is Mardi Gras.

Palo: Disney Cruise Line's Signature Resaurant at Sea

Since the first launch of the Disney Cruise Line's ships in 1998 guests have been raving about the exquisite food at DCL's adults only, signature restaurant at sea, Palo. Located high atop all of the Disney Cruise Line vessels, Palo is known for it's "delectable Northern Italian cuisine, classic reserve wines and superior service".

Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge's Victoria Falls Lounge

Mezzanine View of Victoria Falls LoungeVictoria Falls is the tranquil Lounge just off the lobby of Animal Kingdom Lodge's Jambo House at the Walt Disney World Resort. The friendly little nook is perched above the waterfalls flowing down to the check in area on Boma. Guests with a table in this dimly lit retreat can peer over the railing and watch the diners below in bustling restaurant Boma.

Hurricane Hanna’s Grill and Bar at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club

One of the most accessible Pool Bars at the Walt Disney World Resort, Hurricane Hanna's is a small, seaside inspired, counter service bar located at Stormalong Bay between Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. Poolside entrees, snacks, and a wide variety of beer, wine, and cocktails welcome you to this turn of the century, New England inspired environment.

Downtown Disney House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch

Are you looking for a special place to have Sunday Brunch at Walt Disney World? Does an all-you-care-to-eat buffet of Southern Delta-inspired cooking and uplifting music sound like a sumptuous feast? Then you need to head on over to Downtown Disney's West side and give the House of Blues Orlando's World Famous Gospel Brunch a try! This amazing party is thrown twice a day every Sunday at the world renown House of Blues.

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.