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Halloween might be over but Universal already has their sights on next year with an exclusive preview of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2021. Plus holiday decorations, resort reopenings, deals, discounts, construction updates, news, and more in this week’s Around the Universe!

Halloween Horror Nights 30 Preview

In a first, Universal Parks & Resorts takes us behind the scenes to preview one of the houses created for Halloween Horror Nights 30 (aka HHN 2021). Take a step into one of the houses featured in next year’s event, Puppet Theatre: Captive Audience, and learn some of the tricks of the trade from make-up artists and house designers. If you pay attention you might see some hints and surprises for other houses.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! pic.twitter.com/fptaDlxE2g

— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) October 31, 2020

This week Universal also opened a small preview of next year for fans: Beetlejuice! The house briefly opened 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1. Word on the street is Universal opened the house for two days in order to continue its contract for the event next year – we expect Beetlejuice to be part of the 2021 lineup.

Halloween Horror Nights 30 will return in fall 2021 with dates running from September to November. Stay tuned for more details, dates, and information in the coming months.

CityWalk Construction

Opposing views of a section of CityWalk store redo. In foreground of the first photo is likely frame for a marquee. pic.twitter.com/cLeSR4ytcA

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 28, 2020

Current work at the high-traffic corner of a CityWalk store redo. Shorter wall being added in front. pic.twitter.com/D6eSqLZw7t

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 28, 2020

Progress is being made on a new venue at CityWalk that takes over the former Island Merchantile, Fossil, and Piq! stores. While Universal has not announced this replacement yet, we speculate this will house a new Universal Studios Store.

VelociCoaster Construction

We have movement! VelociCoaster began testing the full ride this week. In the below video you can see the coaster ride vehicle make its way through the inversions in the first half of the ride then launch over top hat and into the second half of the ride.

Construction on the waterfront, paddocks, and interior are progressing with the installation of foliage and waterfall testing.

Trees added near the South end of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster waterfront. pic.twitter.com/KhOzVKbITP

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 28, 2020

The planting continues… @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/ozqp5QVdlT

— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) October 29, 2020

Aerial look at the first launch area of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Trains leave the station at top left, and return through the U-turn at right. pic.twitter.com/ZC4CzlQgxg

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 31, 2020

Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens Summer 2021.

Christmas Decorations

‘Tis the season (okay, maybe a little early). Universal Orlando is already decorating for Christmas with decorations going up around Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Talking about Potter, warm Butterbeer is back on tap!

Universal currently has not announced which holiday activities are returning during the pandemic – we expect Manheim Steamroller, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, and Grinchmas show to be mothballed this year.

Loews Portofino Bay & Endless Summer Dockside Re-Opening

2020 has been a rough year for the travel industry, but in a sign of some good news, Universal has begun accepting reservations for Loews Portofino Bay Resort on December 1, 2020. Portofino has yet to open since Universal Orlando Resort closed in March 2020.

Universal’s Endless Summer Dockside Inn and Suites never opened; its original opening date was the Tuesday after the resort shut down in March. Now after an 8-month delay, the hotel is opening f0r guests starting December 15, 2020. The newest Universal hotel, Endless Summer Dockside Inn and Suites has 937 standard rooms and 1113 2-bedroom suites at a value price point.

Looking to book your next Universal Orlando vacation? Check out our Touring Plans Travel Agents – receive a fast and free quote today.

Discounts and Deals

• Buy 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket, Receive 3 Days Free – Starting at $243.99 plux tax for adults
• Save 30% on Universal Express Pass (Annual Passholders only)
• Annual Passholder Resort Discounts – Dates Now Through February 2021
  • Endless Summer Surfside – Standard rooms starting $74 a night plus tax
  • Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Standard rooms starting $79 a night plus tax
  • Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Standard rooms starting at $169 a night plus tax
  • Hard Rock Hotel – Standard rooms starting at $189 a night plus tax
• Buy A Day, Go Every Day Through December 24 – $164.00 per guest plus tax (FL residents only)
• Save Up To $100 On Select Annual Passes (FL residents only)

Refurbishments and Closures

The following attractions are closed due to COVID-19. At this time there are no dates for reopening unless otherwise listed.

• Volcano Bay – Reopening March 1, 2021
• Fievel’s Playground
• Curious George Goes to Town
• A Day in the Park with Barney
• Fear Factor Live
• Fast & Furious: Supercharged
• Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl – Closed weekdays
• Camp Jurassic
• If I Ran the Zoo
• Jurassic Discovery Center
• Me Ship, The Olive
• Poseidon’s Fury
• Storm Force Acceleration

Leave your thoughts in the comments below! 

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Filed Under: CityWalk, Universal Orlando Resort, citywalk, Halloween Horror Nights, universal citywalk, VelociCoaster

We’re excited to share that Buena Vista Street opens Nov. 19, extending the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort with more Disney shopping and dining experiences. Discover new and returning favorite menu items plus holiday gifts and apparel, and stay tuned for more holiday happenings!

Here’s a peek at what you can expect beginning Nov. 19:

Carthay Circle Restaurant, known for its upscale cuisine, is introducing Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining, a new outdoor dining environment and menu featuring Mediterranean-California light fare, with small plates that can be shared or enjoyed separately at Carthay Circle Lounge. The seasonal menu created by Chefs Andrew Sutton and Alex Flores will feature the Carthay shrimp roll, harissa-roasted lamb, soy-glazed salmon, lemon-crusted fish of the day and an artisan cheese board. Kids will find menu options just for them, including orecchiette pasta with marinara and orange dragon chicken skewers. Relax and step back in time at this throwback venue that boasts distinct attention to detail. Unwind with flavorful, international fare and a glass of wine, craft beers or a cool cocktail, enjoying expanded outdoor seating and amazing views of Buena Vista Street.

On another corner, stop by Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe for a yummy hot chocolate and a cranberry orange scone. Or, place your mobile order for corn dogs or soft drinks at Award Wieners, or for Smokejumpers Grill, serving bacon cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, onion rings, waffle fries, kids’ meals, and vanilla and chocolate shakes.

Along Buena Vista Street, Disney magic brings a nostalgic throwback to the 1920s and ’30s. The boulevard depicts a typical Los Angeles neighborhood where a young Walt Disney lived and worked after arriving in Southern California in 1923. This idyllic setting captures the quaint “mom-and-pop” shops of the time and a big-city department store including Elias & Co., Julius Katz & Sons, Kingswell Camera Shop and Trolley Treats, where you can find unique Disney apparel and gifts. 

Beginning Nov. 19, there will be a $10 fee per car for parking at the Downtown Disney District in the Simba Lot. The number of guests visiting the Downtown Disney District and its locations, including the shopping and dining experiences along Buena Vista Street, will be limited to promote physical distancing. We may at times use the mobile wait list system when Buena Vista Street and/or its queue are at capacity, similar to the process at some retail locations in the Downtown Disney District. Disney California Adventure Park is currently closed.

If you haven’t visited the Downtown Disney District lately, be sure to visit Disneyland.com/DTD to learn important information about updated experiences and other details including our health and safety measures such as the requirement for all guests, ages 2 and older, to wear a face covering. 

We look forward to welcoming you back to Buena Vista Street at the Downtown Disney District! 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Filed Under: Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District, DLR, DTD

TouringPlans is happy to welcome Billy Hirsch for this three-part guest series about Celebrity Cruise Lines. You can read part 1 of this three-part series here.

Celebrity Cruise Line is actually a ‘sister company’ to Royal Caribbean – it’s Royal’s premium offering, and if you’ve sailed Royal there are some things that feel a bit familiar, but they’re mostly insignificant – like the style of the receipts, or the “please get this out of my head” safety video.  Celebrity is quite different from Royal though in a number of ways.

Space Used the Way You Want it to Be

As we continued trying out different Celebrity ships (plus those from Holland America, Royal Caribbean, MSC, and others), I found a good way of explaining one reason I prefer some ships and lines over others:  Imagine you’re walking around a cruise ship – any ship.  Now picture an area, especially a larger one, that has something that just isn’t particularly interesting to you – maybe it’s a waterslide.  Now, don’t you wish they’d use that space for something that better suits how you like to spend your vacation?  

On Celebrity we continue to find so many spaces, like Craft Social on Celebrity Equinox, or the Rooftop Garden on Celebrity Edge, that feel like they’re made just for us.  Now, I’ll note that one of those spots is a bar (and you can get a drink at either), and not everyone drinks – but they’re great gathering places, feature live entertainment and food, and can simply be a comfy place to enjoy views of the ocean.  Oh, and if you do enjoy some drinks, know that many Celebrity sailings allow you to build in the cost of alcoholic beverages and specialty coffees.  This made the cost of our cruises FAR more predictable than on Disney.

Similar to DCL, our experiences on Celebrity haven’t left us dealing with the big crowds of some lines, and the ships all seem pristine – even the first Celebrity ship we cruised, which was just months from being retired at the time.  Other things we noticed is that everything just seemed to be “plussed” a bit.  The selection at bars we a bit nicer (we’re big Islay scotch fans – keep this in mind if you see me at a bar and want to graciously thank me for…something), there were more interesting dishes to try, the entertainment was more creative and sophisticated, and loungers by the pools and in the atriums are comfortably padded, often with a fresh towel waiting for you.

Technology…On Vacation?

It seems weird to mention technology as a factor when deciding how to vacation, but I think some lines are using tech to really make the vacation experience better.  Disney was the first cruise line to have an app, but beyond scheduling, they’ve still not done much with it – and if you need or want to go online while sailing one of Disney’s great ships, your best bet is usually to wait until you’re in port.  On Celebrity we love that we can not only track our schedule, but right from our phones we can easily make reservations for dining and excursions, open the stateroom door (that’s handy when the door slams and you realize your key card is on the other side of it), and on some ships, you can even open your blinds, control your A/C, and more.

Even if you don’t bring a device with you, you’ll find interactive screens to help with booking excursions, finding your way around the ship, and even shopping for another cruise – all done in ways that seem intuitive and unobtrusive, even to less tech-savvy guests.  In this way the ships themselves just feel more advanced in ways that make relaxing and enjoying your vacation much easier, rather than worrying about buying excursion tickets from a desk, for example.

If you like to stay disconnected while cruising you absolutely can, but if you do want to check with with the outside world, or even get some work done (I sometimes work from cruises so we can sail more than we would otherwise) many Celebrity ships have great internet – fast and reliable enough to get work done, and without per-minute charges. 

Kids on Celebrity

We don’t have kids, so if we travel with them, their parents are either the ones in charge, or there has been a terrible mixup at the airport.  This means I can’t compare the two lines as a parent (or a kid), but it’s worth going over some aspects of the kids programs on Celebrity.  

Compared to Disney, you’ll not likely notice nearly as many children in the dining rooms or other public spaces.   Don’t get me wrong, there are some who travel with children on Celebrity (especially certain itineraires and times of the year), and they seem to have a great time – in fact I’ve toured the kids areas, and they left me a bit jealous.  Celebrity’s “Camp at Sea” program has various activities for different age groups, but also has some STEM (science, technology, and math) programs to add an educational element.  On some ships, they partner with the The Frost Science Museum and Anturus – again, leaving me a jealous adult.  Their staff is also trained to offer an autism-friendly environment, and provide sensory-friendly films, toys, and services.

One thing I can imagine Disney being inherently better about for those traveling with families, is that there are more “family activities” on DCL.  The fireworks on deck during Pirate Night, the stage shows in the evening – they’ve got things that adults and kids can enjoy together. While there aren’t any major “kids are off limits” situations on Celebrity, outside of the kids, areas, and depending on what your children might need to be entertained, there may not be quite as much to keep them happy.  Some of our friends who cruise with kids though find that they drop the kids off early in the day, and pick them up at night, and everyone is happy doing their own thing in between.  So in this way, it depends on how you plan on cruising as a family.

Onboard Atmosphere

The energy on Celebrity ships isn’t sleepy, but you won’t find family’s dancing to kids songs, or people on waterslides or surf-simulators.  Parades?  Definitely not.  Think of the feeling at Quiet Cove on DCL ships (our favorite area) – that’s the feeling onboard most parts of a Celebrity ship.  Instead of modern pop music on random play out of deck or in other public spaces, music, like the decor, food, and drinks, is curated to the space and time.  Most experiences onboard are much better suited for adults looking to relax at a more refined pace, enjoying “Modern Luxury” as Celebrity calls it. 

While the type of crowd can vary quite a bit on Celebrity, there are fewer people in general compared to some other lines, and in that way, I’d say they’re comparable to DCL.  Sure you might have to queue up for an elevator on embarkation day, but other than that, you shouldn’t expect to find yourself waiting or otherwise elbow-to-elbow on Celebrity.

On Celebrity’s newest class of ship, Celebrity Edge, the pool deck is known as the Resort Deck, and I think that’s a fitting description.  Picture a peaceful but hip resort in the Caribbean, or even Ibiza – it’s an oasis at sea.  On some Solstice Class ships they have an area on deck called the Lawn Club, which is an area of real grass, with cushions, shade, and live music – just a place to relax, like nothing you’d imagine being on a cruise ship, and as I came to realize, more than just a gimmick.  

If you’re looking for something more than just lounging by the way, you might find some of the activities they offer to be pretty neat.  On recent sailings we’ve watched cruisers try their hands at drone racing and glass blowing, enjoyed lectures on local history, embraced the quiet of a silent disco (just me?), and learned how to make some really creative drinks (which we promptly “cleaned up”), just to name a few events.  There are of course the classics too, like trivia, yoga on deck, and other things that happen before I wake up at the crack of noon.  For a truly unique activity at sea, Le Petite Chef and Le Petite Chef and Friends is an augmented reality dining experience and show where the meal unfolds in vivid color across your table, and even onto your plate – which gets us to the final topic for tomorrow . . . Dining! 

Tune in tomorrow for Part 3 of this series. In the meantime, have any questions about Celebrity Cruise Lines? Feel free to ask them in the comments.

Billy Hirsch is the creator of CruiseHabit.com where he shares tips, insights, and reviews of various cruises and related activities. He’s a Disney nerd, a cruise nut, a tech junky, and a former travel agent. Having started cruising as a baby, Billy has been fortunate enough to have taken over 60 cruises on various lines in different parts of the world. He has had a lifelong obsession with cruising, both as a leisure activity and the inner workings of the industry itself. You can frequently find him as CruiseHabit on Twitter and Facebook answering cruise questions or broadcasting live from ship and shore.  

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Filed Under: Beyond the Parks, Disney Cruise Line, celebrity cruise line

Planning a trip to Disney World looks a little different these days; and since new situations call for new tools, the TouringPlans Lines app (the highest-rated Disney World app in iTunes and Google Play!) has received a major update for iOS users (with an Android update coming in the future) improving those features users love! Today I’m going to show you how to utilize the new and improved app’s Ride Now/Ride Anytime feature for those looking to experience the parks spontaneously!

While it’s true touring plans save you time in line, sometimes it’s fun to throw out the schedule and just enjoy the parks on a whim. If this is you, the Lines 2.0 app offers a Ride Now/Ride Anytime feature so you know when it’s the perfect time to ride an attraction or when it’s best to wait.

Let’s get started with the app’s homepage where I’m going to select Animal Kingdom for our spontaneous park day…

Once I select the Animal Kingdom icon, the Animal Kingdom page lists all of the park’s shows and attractions along with a brief ride description, our readers’ ratings, height requirements, and Disney’s posted wait times along with our actual expected wait times.

Now if you’re enjoying the parks without a plan, and you have a list of attractions you want to check out, you need to know about the app’s Ride Now suggestion which I’ve underlined in the image above. This appears when an attraction’s wait time is either at its lowest or when the wait times are about to go up. This is how you know whether or not to jump in the queue or check back later.

Now if you click on one of these attractions, here’s what you will see…

Along with additional attraction information, you will again see Ride Now along with a full breakdown on why now is the best time to ride and when the wait times will go up.

If you continue to scroll, you can also see a chart illustrating the projected wait times throughout the day.

So here’s the thing. If you’re at the park with no plan but still want to enjoy some attractions, log in to the Lines 2.0 app look for attractions saying Ride Now and jump in their queues. This way, you can still save time in line even though you’re there with no plan! Genius!

In addition to Ride Now, you may also see Ride Anytime or See Any Show when scrolling through your park’s list of attractions…

These additional attractions can be counted on to have little to no wait at all throughout the day allowing for optimal spontaneity!

Now you know that it IS possible to tour the parks sans schedule and with minimal waits. Just let the Lines 2.0 app be your guide!

Do you enjoy touring the parks with no plan? Do you love this Lines 2.0 feature? Let us know in the comments.

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Filed Under: Lines 2.0, Walt Disney World (FL), Disney Attractions, Disney Tips, disney world, disney world wait times, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Epcot, hollywood studios, lines 2.0, Lines 2.0 app, Magic Kingdom, touring plans, touring tips, wait times, walt disney world

As we savor the last few weeks of Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival ending Nov. 22, our Festival chefs are busy putting the final touches on the Holiday Kitchen menus for the upcoming Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth. 

Celebrating joyous holiday cheer from around the globe, this year’s festival runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 30, 2020, and features a variety of yuletide decorations, live holiday music at various EPCOT stages, family-friendly activities, and, of course, the delicious food and beverage offerings at the Holiday Kitchens scattered throughout all 11 World Showcase pavilions and World Showplace. 

The popular Holiday Cookie Stroll is back this year with yummy freshly baked cookies from the EPCOT bakery ovens. The Festival Passport lists the five official Holiday Cookie Stroll locations. Each stop will offer a delicious cookie for purchase and a stamp for your Festival Passport. Once you’ve collected all five stamps, bring your Festival Passport to the Sweets & Treats Holiday Kitchen to receive an adorable complimentary Minnie Peppermint Cookie! The Holiday Cookie Stroll can be completed at your own leisure, and you can even bring back your stamped Festival Passport to EPCOT at any time during the festival to complete your stroll. 

In addition to all the cookies and decadent desserts at the festival, the EPCOT pastry chefs have been busy creating a Gingerbread Capital City! Located this year in World Showplace, this sweet patriotic display has gingerbread replicas of some of the nation’s most iconic landmarks including the United States Capitol Building, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and a 5-foot tall Washington Monument! 

And now it’s time to talk HOLIDAY KITCHENS! This Foodie Guide has it all – from unique and classic holiday dishes to festive seasonal cocktails and beverages. Check out all the delicious details below. Enjoy! 

Refreshment Port (Showcase Plaza) 

Food Items: 

• Turkey Poutine French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Crispy Onions  

Beverage Items: 

• T.G. Lee Eggnog (non-alcoholic)  
• T.G. Lee Eggnog with Spiced Rum 

Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza) 

Beverage Items: 

• Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic) 
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Cinnamon Cranberry Orange Wheat Ale, Tampa, FL (New) 
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Selections 

Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen (Showcase Plaza) 

Food Items: 

• Kālua Pork with Okinawa Purple Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salad (New) 
• Lomi Lomi Salmon with Tomatoes, Onions, Salmon Roe, Yuzu Mayonnaise, and Yucca Chips (New) 
• Haupia: Hawaiian Coconut Pudding with Candied Macadamia Nuts and Coconut (New) 

Beverage Items: 

• Kona Brewing Co. Big Wave Golden Ale, Kailua-Kona, HI  
• Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL  
• Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum (New) 

Holiday Sweets & Treats (Promenade Refreshments): 

Food Items: 

• Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Peppermint Candy (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) 
• Minnie Peppermint Cookie (Cookie Stroll) 

Beverage Items: 

• Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic)  
• Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings^® Peppermint Cheer Tea (non-alcoholic)  
• Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL  
• M.I.A. Beer Company Coquito Beer, Doral, FL (New) 
• Hot Cocoa with Assorted Alcoholic Cordials (Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico Liqueur or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky) 
• Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings^® Peppermint Cheer Tea and Whipped Cream Vodka  

Refreshment Outpost: 

Food Items: 

• Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce  

Beverage Items: 

• Frozen Slushy Coca-Cola^® or Minute Maid^® Lemonade in a Souvenir Spike The Bee Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic)  
• 3 Daughters Brewing Spicy Apple Cinnamon Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL 

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (Germany) 

Food Items: 

• Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle, and Braised Red Cabbage  
• Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes  
• Linzer Cookie (Cookie Stroll)  

Beverage Items: 

• Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany  
• Ayinger Brewery Celebrator Doppelbock, Bavaria, Germany (New) 
• Regional Riesling  
• Glühwein: House-made Hot Spiced Wine  

American Holiday Table  

Food Items: 

• Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Sauce  
• Holiday Pot Pie with Jackfruit, Mushrooms, Carrots, Peas, Onions, and Puff Pastry (Plant-based item) (New) 
• Pumpkin Gingerbread Cheesecake with Cranberry Whipped Cream and Candied Pumpkin Seeds (New) 
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookie (Cookie Stroll)  

Beverages Items: 

• Bell’s Bright White Ale, Comstock, MI   
• Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL  
• Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout, Titusville, FL   
• Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 
• Martin Bay Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (Between Morocco & France) 

Food Items: 

• Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard  
• Smoked Salmon Potato Latke  
• Potato Latkes (Plant-based item) 
• Sufganiyot: Mini Jelly-filled Donuts  
• Black and White Cookie (Plant-based item) (Cookie Stroll)  

Beverages Items: 

• Shmaltz Brewing Company Hanukkah Beer: Golden Jelly Doughnut Pastry Ale, Clifton Park, NY  
• Blue Cosmo Cocktail 

Festival Favorites (World Showplace) 

Food Items: 

• Blackened Bass, White Cheddar Grits, and Okra with Tomato and Onion Stew, Seasonal Southern Delights 
• Duck Confit and Dumplings with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fig Reduction, Alpine Haus 
• Gingerbread Cookie (Cookie Stroll)  

Beverages Items: 

• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog (non-alcoholic) 
• Frozen S’mores (non-alcoholic)  
• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog with Bacardi Gold Dark Rum 
• Frozen S’mores with Whipped Cream Vodka 

Holiday Hearth (World Showplace) 

Food Items: 

• Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Icing (New) 
• Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth^® Cookie (New) 

• Snowball Cookies (New) 
• Peppermint Bark  
• Stollen: Holiday Fruit Cake  
• Mouse Crunch (New) 

Beverages Items: 

• Gingerbread Milkshake (non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic)  
• Gingerbread Milkshake with Whipped Cream Vodka (New) 
• Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps  

Prost! (World Showplace) 

Food Items: 

• Charcuterie and Cheese Plate  

Beverages Items: 

• M.I.A. Beer Company White Christmas IPA, Doral, FL  
• 3 Daughters Brewing 70 Degree Winter Weizen, St. Petersburg, FL  
• Playlalinda Brewing Co. Gingerblonde House Ale, Titusville, FL (New) 
• Ciderboys Mad Bark Apple Cinnamon Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI (New) 
• 3 Daughters Brewing Blueberry Peppercorn Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL (New) 
• Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards 1911 Honey Crisp Hard Cider, Lafayette, NY (New) 

Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada) 

Food Items: 

• Seared Scallops with Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney, and Hazelnut Croquant (New) 
• Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes (New) 
• Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple Mousse and Cranberry rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake  
• Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie (Cookie Stroll)  

Beverages items: 

• Frozen Coffee (non-alcoholic)  
• 81Bay Brewing Co. Maple Cinnamon Coffee Beer, Tampa, FL (New) 
• Regional Icewine  
• Regional Red Wine  
• Frozen Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky 

Holiday Beverages in the English Garden (Behind The Tea Caddy) 

• Twinings^® Christmas Tea Toddy served with a Cinnamon Stick (non-alcoholic) 
• Twinings^® Christmas Tea Toddy and Drambui served with a Cinnamon Stick 

Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen (France) 

Food Items: 

• Rillette de Saumon: Salmon Spread with House-made Bread   
• Dinde Forestière, Pommes Dauphines: Turkey with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions in a Mustard Cream Sauce with Puffed Potatoes (New) 
• Bûche de Noël au Caramel: Christmas Log with Chocolate Cake and Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache  

Beverage Items: 

• Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc Fruits Rouges Draft  
• Rosé Pétillant Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise: Rosé Sparkling Wine, Pink Flamingo  
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Village de France  
• Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Grey Goose Vanilla, Vodka, and Chocolate Milk   

Sapphire Holiday Kitchen (Morocco) 

Food Items: 

• Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab and Grapes with Euro Cucumber, Red Pepper, Pickled Pearl Onions, and Harissa-Cilantro Dressing   
• Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum with Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Brussels Sprouts, and Pinot Noir Glaze  
• Sfenj: Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar, and Chocolate Sauce   

Beverage Items: 

• Mediterranean Beer  
• Kasbah Prestige Red Wine  
• The Andalusian “Poinsettia” Cocktail: Sparking Wine, Orange Liqueur, and Cranberry Juice topped with Orange Blossom Water  

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen (Italy) 

Food Items: 

• Biancaneve Italian Flatbread with Mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan  
• Sacchetti alla Boscaiola: Four-cheese Mini Beggar’s Purses filled with Sweet Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Pancetta, and Cremini Mushrooms with a Creamy Sauce (New) 
• Cannoli Siciliani: Crisp Pastry filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange  

Beverage Items: 

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner  
• Pinot Grigio  
• Chianti  
• Prosecco  
• Rosa Regale  
• Moscato   
• Italian White Sangria with Prosecco  
• Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon  
• Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila  

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen (China)  

Food Items: 

• Red-stewed Beef Rice Bowl (New) 
• Curry Chicken Rice Bowl (New) 
• House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons  

Beverage Items: 

• “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Bobas (non-alcoholic)  
• Tsigntao Lager  
• Jasmine Draft Beer  
• Dragonfly: Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold, Vodka, Mango Syrup, and Orange Juice  
• Marco Boba: Amaretto, Iced Coffee, Milk, and Boba  
• The Lucky Mo: Peach Schnapps, Peach Syrup, Orange Juice, and Piña Colada Mix  

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen (Japan) 

Food Items: 

• New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Hot Dashi Soup with Shrimp Tempura, Fish Cake, and Chopped Green Onion  
• Chirashi Sushi Tree: Sashimi-grade Tuna, Salmon, Ikura, and Yellowtail with Vegetables decorated on a bed of Rice   
• Ichigo Mont Blanc Tart: Strawberry and Bavarian Cream-filled Tart sprinkled with Konpeito (New) 

Beverages items: 

• Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and Yuzu Cream Drink with Japanese Calpico and popping Strawberry Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic)  
• Sapporo Draft Beer  
• Tsubaki Whiskey Sour: Plum Wine with Whiskey, Cranberry Juice, Sugar, and Lemon  

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen (Mexico) 

Food Items: 

• Giant Tostada de Chorizo: Chorizo served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Purée, Salsa Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Pickled Onion (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New) 
• Tamal de Pollo: Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa topped with Mole Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) 
• Dulce de Leche Churros: Dulce de Leche filled Churros sprinkled with Cinnamon-Sugar (New) 

Beverages Items: 

• Tulum Mexican Craft Beer with a Blackcurrant and Ginger Liqueur Floater  
• Pumpkin Spice Margarita: Tomba Blanco Tequila, Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, Nixta Corn Liqueur, Pumpkin Spice Purée, and Lime-Agave Juice with Cinnamon-Sugar Rim (New) 
• Horchata Margarita: Casa Noble Blanco Tequila, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Horchata Rum, Agua de Horchata, and a hint of Cinnamon-infused Mezcal Liqueur 

Funnel Cake (The American Adventure) 

• Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake topped with Marshmallow Topping, Cinnamon-Sugar, Honey-roasted Pecans, and a Caramel Drizzle (New) 

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company^® – All Locations: 

• Caramel Tinsel Latte: A cheerful Chocolatey Latte drizzled with Caramel Sauce and crumbled TWIX^® Original, available hot or iced (New) 
• Caramel Tinsel Donut topped with crumbled TWIX^® Original  

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