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Planet Hollywood will be closing in early January 2016 to begin
a major redevelopment of the restaurant.
The restaurant will be closed for approximately 6 months to
complete the work, which will see significant changes to both the inside and
outside.
Taking design cues from a turn-of-the-century observatory,
the four story building will also feature a new outdoor terrace and bar called
Stargazers. The outdoor terrace will give guests views out onto Disney Springs
and will also bring live entertainment to Planet Hollywood.
On the inside, there will be a completely reworked menu, and
a new interior design - but still retaining the movie props and celebrity
memorabilia that the restaurant is known for.
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Star Wars Launch Bay takes guests inside the upcoming movie
Star Wars: The Force Awakens with behind the scenes exhibits, merchandise and
character meet and greets, including Darth Vader and Chewbacca.
The exhibit is currently under construction in the former
Magic of Disney Animation building in the Animation Courtyard.
The new Star Tours sequence inspired by the upcoming Star
Wars: The Force Awakens will open on December 1 2015 at Disney's Hollywood
Studios.
Disney has said that during the first few months, every ride
will feature the new sequence, but later it will join the list of possible
sequences selected randomly during each ride.
Disney has announced that Star Wars Weekends are no more.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in the midst of a major
redevelopment, with Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land already announced, with
more expected later.
In a posting on the official Disney Parks blog, Disney says,
"And work begins next year on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at
Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With construction underway, unfortunately, we won’t
be able to offer Star Wars Weekends. While Star Wars Weekends has been a great
way to enjoy the saga for a few days every year, now the Force will be with
Disney’s Hollywood Studios every day.
With Star Wars Launch Bay, the new Jedi Training experience,
“Star Wars: Path of the Jedi” and a new destination in the Star Tours
attraction opening in December, you’ll be able to step into the Star Wars saga
every time you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios."
The new Jedi Training Academy called Jedi Training: Trials
of the Temple will open in early December 2015 according to Disney.
With an all new set being built on the existing Jedi
Training Academy stage near to Star Tours, the new show will be set in a secret
site of an ancient Jedi temple.
Along with Darth Vader, younglings will also face the new
villain from the Star Wars Rebels TV show - Seventh Sister.
The original Jedi Training Academy closed on October 4 2015
to make way for the new experience.
The 2015 ABC Christmas Day special, the "Disney Parks
Unforgettable Christmas Celebration," is being filmed this week at the
Magic Kingdom and will impact some of the park's entertainment offerings.
Here is a run-down of what to expect - as always, check in
the park Times Guide on the day of your visit for any changes.
November 10 – 13
Festival of Fantasy parade moves to 5:00 PM.
No performances of the Main Street Trolley Show
November 11 - 13
No performances of Dream Along with Mickey
No performances of Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It!
Street party
November 13
No Welcome Show
Disney Legend and Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador Marty
Sklar will be appearing at Disney Springs next week for a book signing.
You can meet Marty at the Art of Disney store in the
Marketplace on November 18 2015 between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM for a signing of
"One Little Spark!"
Featuring an introduction by Richard M. Sherman and Glen
Keane, the book details Mickey's Ten Commandments - as developed by Marty
throughout his time at WDI.
Disney's Hollywood Studios has expanded the areas available
during the park's morning opening rope drop.
The morning rope drop was restored back in September, but
has now been expanded to allow guests further into the park.
The Sunset Blvd rope is between Reel Vogue and the Planet
Hollywood store. The Animation Courtyard and Mickey Avenue rope is between the
Brown Derby and Center Stage. Finally, the Echo Lake side rope is between
Center Stage and Min and Bill's Dockside Diner, and between Indiana Jones Epic
Stunt Spectacular and Dinosaur Gertie.
On non-Extra Magic Hours mornings, guests without breakfast
reservations are allowed through the touch points at 8:30 AM.
The rope drop will then take place at each of those three
locations at 8:45 AM, including welcome announcement, with cast on-hand to lead
guests to the attractions.
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and if you are visiting the
Walt Disney World Resort during this time, we've put together a list of all
your options for a special holiday menu.
Most restaurants that are serving Thanksgiving dining are
offering either a buffet, a prix fixe three course offering, or a holiday
entree in addition to the usual a la carte menu. In the list below, we've
listed pricing by buffets and prix fixe restaurants where available.
Thanksgiving this year is on November 26 2015, and
reservations can be made at 407-WDW-DINE or online at DisneyWorld.com/dine.
Theme Parks
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tusker House Restaurant $46.85, $27.68
Carved Turkey Breast, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans,
Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
50’s Prime Time Cafe
Herb-roasted Turkey, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes,
Cornbread Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh-baked Pumpkin Tart.
Hollywood & Vine $50.05, $29.81
Carved Turkey Breast, Cornbread Stuffing, Roasted Seasonal
Vegetables, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and Spiced Pumpkin Mousse
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Epcot
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall $58.57, $35.14
Roasted Turkey Breast with Mashed Potatoes, Homemade
Stuffing, Sautéed Green Beans, Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce
Biergarten Restaurant $42.59, $23.42
Turkey and Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans with Almonds and
Butter, Cranberry Sauce and Gravy
Coral Reef Restaurant
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Restaurant Marrakesh $32
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
Herb-Crusted Roasted Turkey with Savory Dressing with Gravy,
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Relish Sauce
and Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Tutto Italia
Via Napoli
Sunshine Seasons
Disney Springs
Planet Hollywood $21.99
Oven roasted all white meat Turkey, topped with warm gravy
& served with homemade, whipped mashed potatoes, southern-style cornbread
stuffing, sauteed vegetable medley and cranberry sauce.
Portobello Country Italian Trattoria $40
Roasted Turkey Breast, Rosemary Gravy, Pancetta and Apple
Dressing, Haricot Verts, Whipped Potato and Crandberry Relish.
The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Café $75
Apple Salad with Medjool Dates, Marcona Almonds, Endive,
Parmesan, Balsamic Dressing. Traditional Roasted Tom Turkey with Sourdough Stuffing,
Mashed Potato, Green Beans, Traditional Gravy. Pumpkin Tartlette - Cinnamon
Creme. With wine parings.
Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe $29, $9
Traditional Turkey Dinner with Cornbread Stuffing, green
beans, mashed potato, traditional gravy, cranberry compote.
Crossroads at House of Blues
Bongos Cuban Café
Fulton’s Crab House $34, $17
Herb Roasted Turkey with Oyster & Andouille stuffing,
Brown Buttered Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Southern Style Green Beans,
Pumpkin Creme Brule with Caramel Whipped Cream
The BOATHOUSE
Raglan Road $27.95
Bunratty Mead Glazed Turkey, Apple Sage & Sweet Onion
Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Braised Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Plum Chutney
with Traditional Gravy.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
End Zone Food Court $10.99, $5.99
Roast Turkey served with Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes,
Candied Yams, Seasonal Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Roll and your choice
of Pumpkin or Apple Pie.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Jiko – The Cooking Place $76.68, $27.69
Traditional Slow-roasted Turkey Breast and Braised Leg
"Doro Wat”, Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots and Baby Turnip Medley, Mashed
Potatoes, Dabo-Ciabatta Stuffing with Boerewors Sausage, Cranberry-Apple
Relish, and Turkey Gravy.
Sanaa
Slow-cooked Turkey Leg Masala, Mashed Potatoes, Braised
Collard Greens, Corn Bread Stuffing, Apple-Cranberry Achar, and Turkey Gravy.
Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Cape May Café $47.92, $26.62
Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
Flying Fish Café
Trattoria al Forno
Herb Roasted Turkey, wild Mushroom Stuffing, Mascarpone
whipped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Amaretti
Cookie Crust.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Shutters at Old Port Royale
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
California Grill
Roasted Bell & Evans Turkey -Cornbread and Mushroom
Dumpling, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, French Green Beans, Giblet Gravy, and
Cranberry Relish
Chef Mickey’s $53.24, $31.94
Carved Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Stuffing, Seasonal
Vegetables, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Giblet Gravy, Fresh Cranberry
Sauce and Pumpkin Cheese Cake.
The Wave
Buffet
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Mickey’s Backyard Thanksgiving Feast
Trail’s End Restaurant $31.94, $18.10
Holiday buffet
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Citricos
Grand Floridian Café
Slow-roasted Turkey with Cornbread Dressing, Red Bliss
Mashed Potatoes, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Giblet Gravy, and
Cranberry-Orange Relish. Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pecan Tart, Mincemeat Pie, Apple Tart.
Narcoossee’s
Oven-roasted Bell & Evans Farms Organic Turkey served
with Buttery-whipped Potatoes, Green Bean and Porcini Mushroom Casserole,
Brioche Cornbread, Sweet Sausage Stuffing with Dried Cherries and Cranberries,
Traditional Giblet Gravy, and Cranberry Relish.
Victoria & Albert’s $197.03
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Olivia’s Café
Oven Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Giblet
Gravy, Green Beans, Yams, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh Bread and Butter, Pumpkin,
Apple or Pecan Pie.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Kona Café
Carved Roasted Turkey with Sausage Stuffing, Mashed Sweet
Potatoes, Oven-roasted Baby Carrots, Green Beans, traditional Mashed Potatoes,
Giblet Gravy, and House-made Cranberry Sauce.
Port Orleans Resort Riverside
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
Carved Turkey Breast, Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes,
Candied Yams, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Choice of Apple Pie, Pecan Pie,
Pumpkin Pie.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Turf Club Bar and Grill $33.99, $12.99
Oven Roasted Turkey served with Stuffing, Green Beans,
Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Yams, Giblet Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce, with a slice of
Pumpkin, Pecan or Apple Pie.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Artist Point
Smoked Turkey Breast
Based with Sage Butter, Dried Cherry and Fig Dressing, Red
Kuri Squash, Chive Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Vert, and Natural Jus
Whispering Canyon Café $42.59, $23.42
Smoked-house Breast of Turkey, Maple-glazed Ham, Hand-carved
Oak-roasted Beef Strip Loin, Traditional Stuffing, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes,
Sweet Mashed Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Marshmallows, Giblet Gravy, Seasonal
Vegetables, Cranberry Relish, and Cornbread.
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Captain’s Grille $42.59, $23.42
Carved Turkey with Gravy, Country Herb Stuffing
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Walt Disney World Swan
Garden Grove $43.66, $21.29
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