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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 News Round-Up: Hall of Presidents Update, Happily Ever After Merchandise, and More

Happy Tuesday! We have another round of news and rumors in the round-up today including an update about the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents, a rumor about a dark ride coming to Epcot's France Pavilion, and much more.

The 2017 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival to Feature New Outdoor Kitchens, New Topiaries

The 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival starts March 1 and runs for 90 days through May 29. The 24th annual Festival will feature two new Outdoor Kitchens, a new princess topiary, expanded Garden Rocks concerts, and much more.

Disney World Announces September Merchandise Events

September is right around the corner and that means another month of great merchandise events at the Walt Disney World Resort! Disney recently announced the September slate of events and Epcot and Disney Springs are where you'll find a lot of events next month.

Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Now Open at 9 a.m. As ‘Frozen Ever After’ Open in Norway Pavilion

The wait is finally over! Frozen Ever After has officially opened in Epcot's Norway pavilion and opening-day reports had the ride's queue at 300 minutes by early morning Tuesday. In an effort to stem the flow of guests into World Showcase, the Mexico pavilion is also opening at 9 a.m.

Walt Disney World Resort Announces Merchandise Events for February

February might be the shortest month of the year but the Walt Disney World Resort has a full slate of special merchandise events planned. Guests will have a chance to check out these events at Epcot, Disney Springs, and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Guests Leaving Tributes at Epcot’s France Pavilion Following Terror Attacks in Paris

Guests visiting the France pavilion in Epcot have been offering their condolences to cast members, many leaving flowers and notes to express their grief and solidarity following Friday night's terrorist attack in Paris.

Walt Disney World Resort Announces August Merchandise Events

If you have plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort this month there are several new merchandise events planned including fragrance events, artist showcases, jewelry collections, and new doll releases from the Precious Moments collection.

Special Merchandise Events Planned at Walt Disney World Resort this Month

The Walt Disney World Resort has announced the special merchandise events for the month of July and they include two different fragrance events in Epcot, several artist showcases, and even a chance to learn more about the newest Precious Moments doll collection.

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Abundant Apples Fill Autumn Treats at Walt Disney World

One of the best parts of autumn is the abundance of apples fresh out of the orchards and onto your plates. Walt Disney World offers a wide variety of tempting treats that highlight the many fine qualities of apple-y goodness. From hard ciders by Angry Orchard on many bar menus to a broad variety of fresh apple filled pastries and candies delights; we've gathered together some of our favorite apple goodies to share with you!

Romance in Epcot's France

Paris, the city of lights, a romantic retreat from the ordinary. I love Epcot's France any time of day, but at nights the beauty and romance of it twinkles and shines. It's the perfect Disney Date Night at Epcot in Walt Disney World. You can stroll through the manicured garden, visit exquisite shops, and watch street performers with their daring feats of acrobatics.

The Top Must-See Shows at the Walt Disney World Resort

Everyone has a favorite show that is always on their "must" list during a Walt Disney World vacation. And we know the Wishes, IllumiNations, and Fantasmic are likely on that list.

But today we're going to talk about some of the other "must see" shows at Walt Disney World, including a couple that might not be on your radar.

How to Meet Your Favorite Princesses at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks

If you're the parent of any Disney princess obsessed youngster you've likely stood in line more than once to meet The Princesses.

The Disney royalty meet-and-greet has quickly become a tradition during visits to the four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, some people have been spending hours in line just to meet a certain Frozen duo. More on that later.

Walt Disney World's Most Romantic Restaurants & Dining Experiences

Valentine's Day is coming up and its not hard for couples visiting the Walt Disney World Resort to find dining locations infused with romance. Disney Dining serves up the love all year long at some great spots for an intimate dinner for two. With locations ranging from a private yacht to a theme park and from subdued to spectacular you'll never run out of options for a cozy meal on your date night, honeymoon, or anniversary.

Explore the Charm and Romance of Paris and the Provinces in Epcot’s France Pavilion

If there's one pavilion in World Showcase where we could spend hours, it would have to be France. It's just so darn charming and you can almost feel the romance in the air as you see the Eiffel Tower in the distance.

So let's talk about what makes the France Pavilion so incredible. There are actually several things that make this our favorite pavilion in all of World Showcase, including the food.

Where to Find the Characters While Touring Epcot

I often hear people say that they don't think they'll take their kids to Epcot on a family trip to Walt Disney World because the kids would be "bored" since there's "nothing for kids" at Epcot.

I think it's safe to say we all know this isn't the case. From great attractions such as Soarin', Test Track, and of course The Seas with Nemo and Friends, to the Kidcot Fun Stops in each pavilion in World Showcase - there is definitely a lot for kids to do.

Grab A Bite To Eat At Epcot's Les Halles Bakery

Have you ever had one of those meals, that even though it was simple in structure you just can't stop thinking about it? Les Halles Bakery in Epcot's France pavilion is one of those stops that can provide just such a delight. Let me introduce you to the Dinde BLT.

Lunch at Chefs De France Has An Authentic Atmosphere

There are so many places to eat in Epcot it can be trouble choosing which restaurant to try. When you add in the ones that are a must visit on every visit it can be hard to try and fit in new places. On our most recent trip we finally were able to squeeze in a meal at Chefs de France. It's been on the must-try list for some time now however it took a while to reach the top as we visit the 'real' France frequently and were worried that it wouldn't compare.