Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because it has dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!

I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on a RARE character you can now meet at EPCOT, details REVEALED for a special event at Hollywood Studios, and a NEW menu for a popular Magic Kingdom restaurant! Are y’all ready? Okay, let’s go!

A RARE Pixar Character Is in EPCOT for a Limited Time!

It’s Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month, and that means there are dozens of delicious treats to try around Disney World, as well as some special entertainment and offerings. We stopped by EPCOT recently to check out one of those limited-time celebrations!

If you’ve ever walked past the Mexico Pavilion, you may have encountered the incredibly talented band Mariachi Cobre. They’re a group of singers and musicians who perform traditional Mexican tunes as well as Disney songs.

Well, if you stop by one of their shows from September 15th to October 15th, you’ll notice that they’re celebrating “Together we are Magia!” The pavilion they perform under has some seasonal decorations, and the show includes a special guest…

…that’s right, Miguel from Pixar’s Coco is in the show! He stopped by for a few minutes and took some time to say hello to the crowd, then hung out with the band as they performed songs from his movie.

This is currently the only place you can see or meet Miguel in EPCOT. What a fun addition for the next few weeks!

We’re excited about all the offerings available throughout Disney World during Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month!

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NEW Details Revealed for Disney’s Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios

Although we’re well into Halloween season in Disney World and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is underway, we’re starting to look forward to the holiday season in Disney World.

Why wouldn’t we? The holidays bring some of the BEST treats of the year PLUS the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. We also get to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Perhaps the holiday event we’re most excited about this year, though, is Jollywood Nights, which is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for its second year. Disney has already revealed some details about this year’s parties, but we now have even MORE details to share!

Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event that takes place on select nights in Hollywood Studios from November 9th through December 21st. The event combines classic Hollywood with the holidays and offers exclusive snacks, entertainment, merchandise, character meet and greets, and more. We went to the first Jollywood Nights last year and were excited when Disney announced it would return this year!

This year’s party is going to be even bigger, and Disney has previously announced some new things coming to the event. Now, though, we’ve got more details. Perhaps the most exciting event is Glisten, a brand new experience. It’s an ice skating show that will be performed on Hollywood Boulevard. YES! Several times each evening, you’ll get to watch international champion skaters in “glitzy costumes” performing routines to holiday songs and Disney favorites. We can’t WAIT!

If that isn’t enough to get you stoked, we also got some more details about a new dance party starring all your favorite Pixar characters that will be coming to this year’s Jollywood Nights. You’ll get to join Joy, Frozone, Edna Mode, and other Pixar characters on the dance floor.

New characters are coming to this year’s Jollywood Nights, too. Head on over to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to spot The Mandalorian or pop into Toy Story Land to grab some photos with Bo peep and Lotso. Phineas and Ferb will be returning this year, along with Santa Stitch and Santa Duffy.

You’ll also get a snack as a parting gift as you leave the party: six champagne flavored Wondermade marshmallows in a special Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy box. How fun! Also, we’d go for the marshmallows alone — they are AMAZING.

Of course, some things are returning this year, including Disney Holidays in Hollywood hosted by Kermit the Frog and miss Piggy. You’ll be in for a spectacular show with appearance from Tiana, Belle, Minnie, Mickey, and more. You’ll also be able to catch The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-along that will include surprise character appearances.

The Tip Top Club is also returning to the Hollywood Tour Hotel, where you’ll get to hang out in the golden age of Hollywood with a vintage cocktails and great music. You can also make reservations at the Hollywood Brown Derby for Jazzy Holidays.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! is coming back this year, too, to take you on a holiday journey with the elves from Prep & Landing. You’ll witness lasers, fireworks, and more during this festive show that will happen at 10PM each night of the party.

Of course, there will be plenty of exclusive festive snacks to eat, too, including the returning Christmas Gertie Cookie, Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn, the Meatball and Polenta, and more.

So if that all sounds good, book those tickets for Jollywood Nights NOW while they’re still available!

Disney Drops FIRST LOOK At Exclusive Jollywood Nights Merchandise

REVIEW: A Popular Magic Kingdom Restaurant Just Got a Menu OVERHAUL

A popular Magic Kingdom restaurant just got a menu makeover!

Disney World’s Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Frontierland is home to all kinds of Southwestern-inspired dishes, making it a popular stop among many Magic Kingdom visitors. Well, the restaurant is looking a little different these days, having introduced SEVERAL new items to its menu. We stopped by to review the new offerings and the results were kind of surprising!

Joining the Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe menu are the Steamed Tamale, Rice Bowl, Double Chili con Queso Burger, Southwest Caesar Salad, Barbecue-Cheddar Seasoned Fries, Mexican Chocolate and Horchata Verrine, and Sweet Corn Mousse. Some of these really stood out while others slightly missed the mark, so, without further ado, let’s jump right in!

We started with the Barbecue-Cheddar Seasoned Fries for $4.99. On first look, these were offputting but we were pleasantly surprised! We’re happy to report that these fries are pretty good. 

Next, we opted for the Southwest Caesar Salad for $12.99. This salad is made with romaine tossed in creamy salsa verde dressing, pepitas, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips. For the choice of protein, we went with pork.

Our pico was nice and fresh and we’re big fans of the crumbly cheese on top. We definitely recommend trying this if you’re a big salad fan.

The Rice Bowl also costs $12.99 and we got ours with beef. This dish is served with pinto beans, cilantro-lime rice, cowboy caviar, and queso fresco.

This bowl is solid. Our beef had something akin to a honey chipotle glaze with a bit of a kick but nothing too spicy. This bad boy is also sizeable and the price is fair for what you’re getting.

We got our Steamed Tamale with chicken for $12.99 as well. This is a steamed green chili-cheese tamale with stewed pinto beans, queso fresco, and pico de gallo.

This dish comes with a side of beans and rice, which is a nice touch. Our tamale was so soft that we actually recommend grabbing a spoon for this, just in case. As for the taste, this tamale has a bit of kick thanks to the peppers on the inside, so be ready for that before purchasing.

We got our Double Chili con Queso Burger served with a side of beans (ours was initially served with fries but the Cast Members made it right). Made with two flame-broiled all-beef patties topped with chili con carne, chipotle queso, and corn chips for $16.49.

This burger is huge. It’s a double-patty burger with a queso sauce and some extra crunch from the corn chips, but it has some issues. There’s almost too much going on here. The flavor at its core is good, but it seems out of place on this menu.

The beans, however, get two thumbs up from us. They’re kind of jazzed up pinto beans with some peppers, a hint of pico, and a smidge of cilantro. They aren’t super special, but they certainly are elevated beans and we’re glad we got them!

Finally, let’s talk dessert. We tried the Mexican Chocolate and Horchata Verrine for $5.49 and Sweet Corn Mousse for $6.29.

The Sweet Corn Mouse is a fun, cute, and picturesque dessert, but it is simple in taste.

The Mexican Chocolate and Horchata Verrine is a bit of an enigma. We think it was okay but doesn’t live up to its potential. The ingredients and base here are solid, but the chocolate is overpowering and does a disservice to the horchata, which gets lost in this dessert.

We love trying new dishes and this was a fun change to Pecos Bill Tall Inn & Cafe! Read our full review for more details!

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Of course, that’s not all that happened! There are plenty of things that happen every single day at Disney World. Check out EVERYTHING by clicking through the links below! Our reporters and writers keep these pages updated with all the latest things that take place in the parks — from merchandise drops to new menu items. See for yourself!

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