DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Free Dining Offer; Resort Room Sale; 18 Changes Coming in 2024; Festival Menus Unveiled & More 2024 is off and running, and there are some exciting things coming to Walt Disney World this year. Disney kicked off the new year with some exciting resort savings offers, including a Free Dining Plan offer and some resort discounts. We’ve got the rundown on all of the new changes and offerings coming this year and the menus for the next EPCOT Festival. Check out all of these news stories and more below. 1 – Disney Releases Free Dining Plan Offer Disney started the year with great new offers for spring and summer 2024 visits! The best deal is a free dining offer, which many families love because it can simplify dining during a vacation. Learn about this offer below. Click here to learn about the Free Dining Plan offer. 2 – Disney Announces New Spring & Summer Hotel Sales in Addition to Free Dining Looking to visit Walt Disney World during the spring and summer of 2024? Disney has released three offers, including the free dining offer mentioned above. Room discounts vary to up to 35% off. Learn more about these offers at the link below. Click here to learn about resort savings at Walt Disney World hotels this spring and summer. 3 – 18 Changes Coming to Disney World in 2024 and Beyond You Need to Know About After you’ve booked your 2024 vacation, you’re going to want to learn about all the many offerings and changes coming this year. We’ve compiled a list so you won’t miss a thing. Learn more below. Click here for the 18 changes coming to Disney World in 2024 and beyond that you need to know about. 4 – Menus Announced for EPCOT Festival of the Arts The 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts kicks off on Friday, January 12. This festival celebrates the arts, and it’s one of our favorite festivals because of its unique offerings. One area that is quite different than the other festivals is the Food Studios. Disney has released the menus to the Food Studios, and we’re very excited to try so many items this year. Learn more at the link below. Click here for the menus for the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. 5 – Beautiful New Restaurant Now Open in Disney Springs Summer House on the Lake, the newest restaurant to open at Disney Springs, is now open. It’s summer all year round at the newest restaurant by Lettuce Entertain You, where coastal-chic vibes, a California-inspired menu, and the brand’s first-ever “Cookie Bar” come together to bring the beauty of summer indoors at The Most Magical Place On Earth. Learn more about this new restaurant below. Click here to learn about Summer House on the Lake, a beautiful new restaurant now open in Disney Springs. 6 – Disney Announces Reimagined ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney has announced that a new reimagined “The Little Mermaid” live show is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. This show will replace “The Voyage of the Little Mermaid,” which has been closed since March 2020. Learn more about this new show at the link below. Click here for details on the new “The Little Mermaid” show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In Case You Missed It… 7 – 2023 Year in Review – 16 Top Stories at Walt Disney World We’ve turned the page on 2023 and it certainly was an interesting year. But what happened at Walt Disney World? Learn about the top sixteen news stories at Walt Disney World at the link below. Click here to read our 2023 Year in Review – the 16 top stories at Walt Disney World. 8 – Dry January at Disney: Best Non-Alcoholic Beverages from Top Locations January is known as a month that many try to cut down on their alcohol consumption. Below is a list of some of the best non-alcoholic mocktails at Walt Disney World! Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs – Now Open! Name of Mocktail: Waitlist Description: Sparkling rose lemonade, elderflower and lemon Name of Mocktail: Pineapple Kick Description: Pineapple, orange and jalapeño agave Space 220 Restaurant Name of Mocktail: Moon Rocks Description: Coconut, Blue Cotton Candy Syrup, Lemonade, Moon Dust, and Moon Rocks Planet Hollywood Disney Springs Name of Mocktail: Practical Magic Description: Pineapple & orange juices, fresh lemon & lime juices & grenadine Jaleo Disney Springs Name of Mocktail: Lotus Description: Seedlip Spice, London Essence White Peach and Jasmine soda, vanilla syrup The Edison at Disney Springs Name of Mocktail: Smoke & Mirrors Description: Pineapple Juice, lemon juice, lime juice, orgeat 9 – The Edison Debuts Intimate Cocktail Classes for 2024 The Edison at Disney Springs is kicking off 2024 with a bang, announcing their new cocktail class series:  Shaken and Stirred.  Each class is an intimate, hands-on experience for just 10 guests, guided by a private bartender. Participants will explore the world of high-quality spirits and uncover the secrets of expertly crafted cocktails, while enjoying tastings and a light lunch. Classes are designed for both novices and enthusiasts, and cost $100 per person, taking place select Saturdays at 1 p.m. Spots are limited and the first two classes are already sold out!  Book HERE  and see below for the upcoming class list: January 13: Bourbon & American Whiskeys – SOLD OUT January 27: Mixology 101: Building off the Basics – SOLD OUT February 10: Building the Home Cocktail Bar February 24: Tiki, Rum & Midcentury Libations March 9: Tequila & Distilled Agave Spirits March 23: Pre-Prohibition-era Cocktail “The entire Edison team is thrilled to continue to evolve our culture of perfectly crafted and elevated cocktails with these hands-on experiences for our guests,” General Manager of The Edison Aaron Ferg said. “The Shaken and Stirred series provides an immersive and unique experience unlike anything else at Disney Springs.” What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort Now Open – Walt the Dream Statue & World Celebration Gardens Click here for a first look at photos and details about the new Walt the Dreamer Statue and World Celebration Gardens. Now Open – ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ – New Nighttime Spectacular at EPCOT Click here for our thoughts and what you need to know about “Luminous the Symphony of Us” not showing 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 Now Open – Tron Lightcycle Run – Magic Kingdom Click here for our review and what you need to know about TRON Lightcycle / Run. Click here for everything you need to know about the story behind TRON Lightcycle / Run. Click here for the first look at TRON Lightcycle / Run merchandise. Coming to Walt Disney World 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. Late 2024 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 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 New & Coming Soon to Disney Cruise Line Itineraries in 2024-2025 Click here for details on Disney Cruise Line’s Early 2024 Itineraries. Click here for details on Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea, Coming Spring of 2024. Click here for details on the sailings to the new private island destination and family vacations around the world in summer 2024! 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. The Disney Treasure – Sailing December 2024 Click here for “BIG REVEAL – What’s New & Coming to the Disney Treasure – Disney Cruise Line’s 6 th Ship Coming in 2024.” Click here for “The Disney Treasure – An Overview of Disney Cruise Line’s Sixth Ship Coming in 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 to learn about new port options and an update, including concept art, of Lighthouse Point. The Disney Wish Click here for an overview of the Disney Wish, including our thoughts and a review of our recent experience. 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! Pixar Day at Sea on the Disney Fantasy – Early 2024 TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Day 3 – Part 1 TRAVEL LOG: Our Pixar Day at Sea Cruise on the Disney Fantasy – Day 3 – Part 2 Click here for a full review of the Hey Howdy Breakfast with Woody and Friends to learn more and get tips and tricks for the best dining experience. Our Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream Learn about Very Merrytime Cruises and learn cruise tips and advice in our travel logs below! Follow us on Instagram, where we continue to share more about our cruise! Follow Along on Our Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream! TRAVEL LOG: Getting Ready to Sail-Part 1 – Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream! TRAVEL LOG: Getting Ready to Sail-Part 2 – Packing for a Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream! TRAVEL LOG: Day 1-Part 1 of Embarkation Day – Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream! 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