The massive Seven Seas Lagoon has been an iconic part of Walt Disney World since opening day 1971. Providing a relaxing waterway leading to Magic Kingdom, one thing that has been missing from the Seven Seas Lagoon is the ability to walk all the way around it.
Soon guests will be able to walk to and from Disney’s Grand Floridian, and by extension Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and get to the Magic Kingdom by foot. We were hoping this walkway would be ready with the reopening of the Grand Floridian next week. But judging from the pictures taken by our field team aboard the Express Monorail, the outlook for such an event is cloudy.
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The walkway does look wide and well landscaped, providing a scenic stroll to and from the Magic Kingdom. There is lighting and a fair amount of trees that will hopefully provide some shade.
Walkway Connecting Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom Under ConstructionWalkway Connecting Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom Under Construction
Many are concerned about the fate of the Electrical Water Pageant which has been a staple of Walt Disney World for nearly 50 years. It appears there is a movable bridge to open up the canal that is where the Electrical Water Pageant is stored each day. So one can hope that this beloved flotilla will return to delight guests sometime in the future.
Walkway Connecting Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom Under ConstructionWalkway Connecting Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom Under ConstructionWalkway Connecting Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom Under Construction
Have you ever stayed at any of the resorts on the Monorail Loop before? Which one is your favorite?
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For those of you who are Walt Disney World Platinum Plus Annual Passholders, you will have definitely noticed that since the parks reopened back in July, the thing that didn’t reopen yet are the Walt Disney World water parks. In addition, Guests are not currently able to visit the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, due to the fact that the NBA is playing their games in the facility. Many Platinum Annual Passholders have been a bit frustrated because a big chunk of what they’ve paid for is unable to be used.
Disney has heard the frustration and they are now going to be automatically issuing Platinum Plus Annual Passholders a partial refund.
The amount you’ll be refunded is based on the price difference between the price you paid for your Platinum Plus Pass and the price of a Platinum Annual Pass prorated by the number of days left on your pass prior to Water Park reopening. For those on the Annual Pass Monthly Payment program, you will receive a lump sum refund as noted, however your ongoing monthly payment will not change.
Refunds will be made to whatever original form of payment was used to purchase your pass and they can be expected by late October through early November. If for some reason, your original form of payment is not available, you should receive a check by late November.
Your pass will still include admission to Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course and if Disney Water Parks (either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon) and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex reopen before your pass expires, you will be able to visit them, as well.
From our friends at touringplans.com Filed Under: News, Walt Disney World (FL), annual pass, Disney’s Blizzard Beach, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Walt Disney World Platinum Plus Annual Pass, water parks
We know that TouringPlans readers love treats….let’s be honest, we do too! And today, Disney has shared with us a number of great Halloween snack options that you’re going to want to consider picking up during your fall trip to the World!
We’ve already shared with you some of the great Halloween snacks that you can pick up at the theme parks and you can take a look at what some of our favorites were, but what if you’ll be visiting the resorts or even Disney Springs! The good news is that no matter where you are on Disney property, you’ll never be far away from a fun themed snack!
Let’s take a look at what Halloween snacks you’ll be able to pick up, where, and even when!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Mike Wazowski Dome Cake (Available September 20-October 31 at Capt. Cook’s) – Milk chocolate cake dome with white chocolate icing
Halloween Minnie Cupcake (Available September 20-October 31 at Capt. Cook’s) – Chocolate cupcake with milk chocolate “rocky road” filling
Poisoned Apple Cocktail (Available through November 1 at Barefoot Pool Bar) – Vodka, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice with a novelty glow cube
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Spooky Rum Punch (Available Through October 31 at Banana Cabana) – Caribbean rum, sour apple liquor, and cranberry juice garnished with a Purple Poison Apple Novelty Glow Cube
Pop’s Potion Cocktail (Available through October 31 at Petals Pool Bar) – Coconut rum, melon liqueur, pineapple and orange juice, Sprite, and blue curaçao floater with gummy worm garnish and purple Poison Apple Novelty Glow Cube
Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
(All Items Available October 1-November 1)
Monster Cookie Bag (Available at The Artist’s Palette, Good’s Food To Go, and Conch Flats General Store) – Sweet and salty chocolate chip, pretzel, and candy-filled cookie bites
Pumpkin Spiced Whoopie Pie (Available at The Artist’s Palette) – Chocolate whoopie pie filled with a pumpkin-spiced marshmallow and garnished with a spider web chocolate decor
Caramel Cauldron Cupcake (Available at The Artist’s Palette, Good’s Food To Go, and Conch Flats General Store) – Chocolate cupcake filled with a salted caramel buttercream and sauce garnished with chocolate flames and a witch’s broom
Pumpkin Mousse (Available September 17-November 28 starting at 12:00 p.m. daily) – Pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and autumn-spiced sable
Jack O Lantern Mousse (Available October 30-31 starting at 12:00 p.m. daily) – Pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and Autumn spiced sable
Pumpkin Glacé Coffee (Available through November 28) – Frozen blend of coffee, pumpkin purée, and fall spices topped with cinnamon whipped cream and salted caramel crispy pearls
Disney’s BoardWalk – BoardWalk Bakery
(All Items Available October 26-November 1)
Candy Corny Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake filled with white chocolate candy corn mousse and decorated with orange and yellow buttercream swirls, yellow crispy pearls, and a white buttercream ghost
Ghostly Mickey Brownie – Mickey-shaped brownie topped with chocolate ganache and garnished with meringue ghosts
Witch’s Mallow-Hat – Breton cookie topped with a marshmallow witch’s hat, coated in dark chocolate, and garnished with Halloween sprinkles
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
(All Items Available September 22-October 31)
Tiramisù (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Classic tiramisù with coffee flavor, a chocolate pretzel skeleton, and marshmallow skull
Candy Corn Cupcake (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Vanilla cupcake with chocolate Mickey ears
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese filling and sprinkles
Pumpkin Spiced Butter Pecan Shake (Available at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop) – Pumpkin-spiced butter pecan shake with chocolate sauce and orange icing topped with a pumpkin cupcake and decorated with assorted chocolate crispy pearls
Candle Petit Cake (Available through November 2) – Layers of chocolate biscuit, vanilla chiffon and cookies and cream mousse with a layer of cookie cream
Halloween Minnie Mousse (Available through November 2) – Carrot cake with pumpkin mousse and marshmallow mousse
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée (Available through November 27) – Pumpkin custard, leaf cookie, and candied pecans
Novelty Pumpkin Tire Straw (Available through November 2)
Minnie Frankenstein Piñata (Available through October 31) – Dark 65% chocolate sphere decorated with modeling chocolate and edible “bolts” filled with milk chocolate-covered vanilla bean marshmallows and crispy pearls
Caramel Ganache Skulls (Available through October 31) – Dark 65% chocolate skulls filled with creamy caramel ganache
Hot Sipping Chocolate (Available through November 2)
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ganache Squares (Available through November 2)
Oogie Boogie Worms in Dirt (Available through November 2) – Mint ice cream, chocolate cookie crumbs, and gummy worms
Bug Juice (Available through November 2) – Vodka, raspberry liqueur, melon liqueur, and blue curaçao with house-made sweet-and-sour and topped with cranberry juice and gummy worms
Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket
D-Luxe Burger
Pumpkin Milk Shake (Available Through October) – Vanilla gelato, caramel, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie baking spices, whipped cream, and pumpkin pie baking spices on top
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Poison Apple Glow Cube (Available Through November 2)
The Daily Poutine
(All Items Available Through November 1)
Oktoberfest Poutine– French Fries with stout gravy, bratwurst sausage, sauerkraut, and cheese curds
Canadian Apple Slushy – Apple whisky with Odwalla Lemonade, caramel, and apple topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle
Dockside Margaritas
(All Items Available through November 2)
Black Magic Margarita – Tequila, orange liqueur, house-made sweet-and-sour, and black cherry purée
Poison Apple Glow Cube
Outdoor Bars
(All Items Available Through November 2)
Witch Way – Vodka and blue curaçao with pineapple and orange juices
Jack-O-Lantern – Rum, dark rum, orange liqueur, lemonade, and orange juice with a float of grenadine
Shimmery Star Cosmo
Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw
Select Outdoor Vending Locations
(All Items Available Through November 2)
Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket
Halloween Novelty Glow Cubes
Halloween Novelty Straws
Mickey Pumpkin Premium Popcorn Bucket
Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket
Which Halloween snack will you be picking up on your trip to the Walt Disney World Resort? We’ll have reviews of many of these great new Halloween snacks here soon too, so stay tuned!
Today, Tokyo Disneyland announced that new attractions, restaurants, and shops will open on September 28 marking the largest expansion of the Park’s history. This large-scale development will stretch across Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Toontown – three of the seven themed lands in the Park – transforming into new magical experiences for guests three years after breaking ground.
The additions to Fantasyland will bring Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Beauty and the Beast” film to life through the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction, shops and dining locations. In Tomorrowland, guests will experience the brand new The Happy Ride with Baymax attraction inspired by Disney Animation’s Oscar-winning film, “Big Hero 6” and find new delectable delights at The Big Pop, a specialized popcorn shop. Finally, Toontown will offer a new Disney Character greeting experience called Minnie’s Style Studio.
They look forward to welcoming guests to this latest area of the Park inviting them to visit to make new and lasting magical memories!
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are owned and operated by Oriental Land Co, Ltd.
Dining at Walt Disney World is all part of the experience. It can be just as fun as the world-class attractions offered in the parks. Disney has added new features to the MyDisneyExperience app that will enhance your dining experience. If you pair these new features with some of the features on our Lines app and website, you’ll be in for a spectacular Disney dining experience.
Wait Times Shown for Disney Dining Locations
Sci-Fi Dine-in Estimated Wait Time in MyDisneyExperience
Our team discovered in that wait times are now showing for most dining locations inside the Walt Disney World theme parks. This is a great tool if you’re trying to decide where to eat while inside the park.
Lines 2.0 Dining Rating and Information
Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Lines App Rating
You can also check our Lines app for ratings of all Walt Disney World dining locations. You can see its overall rating, and how each locations ranks against all other dining locations. Using this information can help you decide which locations are worth your vacation time and money, and which ones will satisfy your tastes.
In App Walk-Up List Now Available for Table Service Locations
Liberty Tree Tavern Estimated Wait Time in MyDisneyExperience and Walk-Up List
Once you’ve looked at wait times and ratings, and you’re ready to dine, then you can use MyDisneyExperience to get on the Walk-Up List. Just select the table service restaurant and then select “Join Walk-Up List.”
Magic Kingdom Reopening Liberty Tree Tavern Waiting Area July 2020
With the current elimination of FastPass+ many guests are enjoying more spontaneous fun inside the parks. Still, it is best to use tools like our Lines app and the MyDisneyExperience app to maximize your experience. But combining these tools you can have a great Disney day.
If you’re more into planning ahead, you can use our free Reservation Finder for help with booking in-demand table service reservations that are often hard to get.
From our friends at touringplans.com Filed Under: Dining, In the Parks, Observations, Walt Disney World (FL), disney dining, disney dining reservations, walt disney world restaurants, where to eat disney
