DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Free Dining Plan & Other Room Offers; Discounted Tickets; Pin Trading is Back; Character Dining Restaurant Reopens & More
As we head into mid-April, we’re gearing up for a fabulous summer at Walt Disney World. New spring and summer ticket offers and new Walt Disney World room offers, including free dining, were announced. We learned that traditional pin trading is back throughout all of Walt Disney World, a fan-favorite character dining experience reopened, and we learned about an important update to the Disability Access Service. Learn about all of these and more below.
1 – New Walt Disney Room Offers, Including Free Dining, Announced for 2024
Summer is a fantastic time to visit Walt Disney World! This week, Disney announced new room offers for guests, including an exclusive offer that includes free dining! Catch the details below.
Click here for details on the summer room offers, including free dining at Walt Disney World.
2 – Two Discounted Ticket Offers for Spring & Summer 2024
Looking for additional savings this spring and summer at Walt Disney World? There are two special ticket offers available. Guests can book a 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket from $99 per day, or the special 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket, starting from $89 per day. Get all the details at the link below!
3 – Traditional Pin Trading Returns Throughout Disney World
Get ready, Disney pin traders! Guests have been waiting for even more ways to trade Disney pins, and starting now, they can once again trade with cast members using lanyards and packs across all of Walt Disney World. Learn more at the link below!
Click here to learn more about the return of traditional pin trading throughout Walt Disney World.
4 – 1900 Park Fare Now Open with New Characters
1900 Park Fare restaurant has opened its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, revealing a refreshed look, delicious dishes, and beloved characters who celebrate the power of wishes.
A new look for the dining room pays homage to the late Victorian period, with art reminiscent of this golden era. Carousel theming is woven throughout the decor, recalling carefree times spent in gardens and fairgrounds enjoying jolly times outdoors.
Guests can meet Princess Tiana dressed for adventure and Aladdin in his princely finest, along with Mirabel and Cinderella, as they make appearances during breakfast and dinner service.
Popular dishes, like the famous Strawberry Soup, have returned for both breakfast and dinner service. For morning meals, guests can look forward to a scrumptious array of dishes, including Beef and Potato Hash, Cinnamon Pull-apart Bread, Classic Eggs Benedict, Cheesy Potato Casserole, and so much more. At dinner, guests can enjoy Tiana’s Gumbo with Spicy Andouille Sausage, Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Porchetta with Hunter’s Sauce, and other delectable dishes.
5 – Final Round of New Characters Announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Tana’s Bayou Adventure, opening in summer 2024, will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by the beloved story and characters from the fan-favorite film “The Princess and the Frog.” Guests will be goin’ down the bayou with Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis during Mardi Gras season as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration for the people of New Orleans. This week, Disney released details and images of the final round of new characters that will be a part of the new attraction. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for details on the final round of new characters announced for Tina’s Bayou Adventure!
6 – Updates Coming to Disability Access Service at Disney World and Disneyland
Disney Parks have always been a welcoming place for those with disabilities. The Disability Access Service is a service that the parks offer for guests who are not able to wait in a queue environment due to a disability. This week, Disney announced changes coming to the service in May. Learn more at the link below.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
Now Through May 27, 2024 – EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
Click here for the 11 things you don’t want to miss at the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival!
Click here to view our Instagram Story with photos and video from Opening Day!
Click here to view photos of the Menu Boards with pricing and Disney Dining Plan snack designations!
Now Open – Walt the Dream Statue & World Celebration Gardens
Click here for “New! World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT – 4 Reasons Not to Miss It!”
Now Open – ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ – New Nighttime Spectacular at EPCOT
Now Open – Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – EPCOT
Click here for what you need to know about Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
Coming to Walt Disney World
2024 and Beyond
Click here for the 18 changes coming to Disney World in 2024 and beyond that you need to know about.
Summer 2024 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Click here to learn the opening season and more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.
Click here for storyline details of the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
2024 – Reimagined ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New & Coming Soon to Disney Cruise Line
Itineraries in 2024-2025
Click here to learn more about 2024 Halloween and Holiday Cruises on Disney Cruise Line.
Click here to learn about Disney Cruise Line’s Early 2025 Itineraries.
Click here to learn about Disney Cruise Lines’ summer 2025 itineraries.
The Disney Treasure – Sailing December 2024
Click here to learn about the new Haunted Mansion-themed lounge coming to the Disney Treasure!
Click here to learn about the new and exclusive Broadway-style show coming to the Disney Treasure!
Click here for more details about “Disney The Tale of Moana,” coming to the Disney Treasure.
The Disney Destiny
Click here for all the details on the upcoming Disney Destiny, sailing in 2025.
The Disney Wish
Click here to learn about staterooms and our room review on the Disney Wish.
Click here to learn about upper deck fun and the AquaMouse – the first Disney attraction at sea!
Click here for an overview of family dining on the Disney Wish!
Click here to learn more about stage show entertainment on the Disney Wish!
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