Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World! New lands are on the way, like Villains Land, Piston Peak, and Monsters Inc. Land, meaning there are lots of construction walls and big updates each week.

Each week, Disney is constantly dropping new information, details, and hints about new snacks, theme park changes, and more! That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news.

This was a week for holiday fun, new snacks, and some surprise reopenings! If you’re looking for some holiday cheer or you just want to catch up on all the fun, you’ve come to the right place.

The Holidays Have Arrived in Disney World!

Ho, Ho, Ho and a trip to Hollywood Studios! This week, not one, but TWO Disney parks welcomed the first touches of Christmas, and we have never been too excited to put up our trees. In Hollywood Studios, those classic red and white stars arrived on Sunset Boulevard. 

They are arguably our favorite Christmas decorations, and oftentimes they’re the first sign Christmas is around the corner. This year, they popped up on October 30th, but they were he only Christmas decorations present in Studios so far. At the time of writing, Echo Lake and Toy Story Land are still holding back on their festive fun.

Over in Animal Kingdom, we found decorations in TWO spots for the holidays. First, in Discovery Island, those beautiful animal lanterns appeared above Discovery Island Mercantile. These were the first appearance of the holidays in Disney World because they appeared on October 29th!

Also on the 29th, we spotted the gorgeous lanterns floating in Asia around the Feathered Friends in Flight show! These are another subtle, yet beautiful addition to the park for the holidays.

At the time of writing, the Magic Kingdom decorations haven’t appeared, BUT we have a hunch they’ll pop up any day now. That wasn’t the only fun and festive news we got this week, though.

FIRST LOOK! Christmas Has Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

NEW Treats Were Announced for the holidays!

If you have a sweet tooth, might we recommend a Disney trip for dessert because this upcoming season is sure to be sugar-packed! First, we got the update that over 40 new treats would be coming to Disney World for the holiday season, and that’s for any guest to enjoy!

From Magic Kingdom to Hollywood Studios and all the resorts in between. You can. grab snacks like

• Festive Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich – NEW
• Reindeer Sundae – NEW
• Gingerbread Cheesecake Pop – NEW
• Festive Chocolate Twist – NEW
• Peppermint-Chocolate Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich – NEW
• and SO much more!

Want to see exactly when and where these snacks will appear? Click right here for the full story! That’s not all, though! We also got tons of confirmed snacks and treats for not one, but TWO parties. For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney confirmed tons of new sips and sweets. 

These snacks are exclusive to party guests only, so you’ll need a ticket to that after-hours event to enjoy them. At the party, you can find snacks, including,

• Winter Wonderland Express: Hazelnut mousse and feuilletine, with panna cotta (New)
• Mickey Cinnamon Roll: with holiday-themed icing
• Holiday Pot Roast Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard
• Holiday Pot Roast Mini Corn Dogs: topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard
• Minnie Cocoa Cake: Chocolate mousse, marshmallow filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate décor (New)
• Holiday Pot Roast Loaded French Fries: topped with pot roast, beer-cheese sauce, crispy onions, and horseradish mustard

• Holiday Brownie Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, brownie, whipped cream, and crushed peppermint (New) (Nov. 8th – Dec. 22nd, party nights only)
• Gingerbread Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake, gingerbread syrup, whipped cream, gingersnap crumbs, and a chocolate gingerbread man (Regular park hours and party nights, through Jan. 2nd, 2027)
• Jalapeño Popper Tots: Jalapeño cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar topped with a jalapeño popper
• Pig in a Blanket: All-beef hot dog wrapped in Parmesan puff pastry, crispy onions, and honey mustard, and barbecue sauce served with tots
• Spinach Artichoke Hand Pie: with red pepper sauce
• Sugar Cookie Soda: Coca-Cola with cookie butter syrup, cookie butter cold foam, sprinkles, and sugar cookie pieces (New)
• and MORE!

You can find the full Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party food guide here!

Disney even gave us a glimpse at the Jollywood Nights snacks and sips list! That’s right; MORE SWEETS! Several returning favorites and 28 new treats were revealed for the after-hours event. Just like the Magic Kingdom event, Jollywood Nights is an extra ticketed event, so these snacks are exclusive to partygoers.

The snacks coming to the party include;

• Char-grilled Chicken Yakitori (New): Crispy rice, passion fruit-soy marinated chicken, cilantro aïoli, and watermelon radish
• Hamachi: With caper aïoli, Dijon-avocado mousse, citrus-Champagne vinaigrette, and caviar
• Shrimp Cocktail: With house-made cocktail sauce, spicy avocado spread, and citrus pearls
• Jazzy Sliders: Bison and pork, onion jam, and Gorgonzola cheese on a brioche roll
• A TWIX on a Classic Pie (New): TWIX cookie bar pieces, caramel mousse, and chocolate ganache on a shortbread cookie crust topped with whipped cream, holiday sprinkles, and a white chocolate gingerbread man
• Eggnog with Whisky: Traditional eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and caramel swirl
• Yuletide Ham Popover (New): Honey-glazed ham and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy and cranberry chutney in a house-made popover

• Mistletoe Martini: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and cranberry juice topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves
• Kermit Chocolate-Pistachio Sundae (New): Chocolate cake, pistachio gelato, green cookie crumbs, kataifi, and fudge sauce topped with whipped cream M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies and sprinkles. Served in a souvenir cup, while supplies last.
• Partysaurus Rex Brookie (New): Chocolate chip cookie brownie topped with white chocolate ganache, rainbow sprinkles, and a sugar cookie
• and so much more.

Find the full Jollywood snack list here! 

BREAKING: NEW Treats Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom

The Train Is Back In Action

Over in Magic Kingdom, we found a lovely surprise when the Walt Disney World Railroad reopened early! The classic Magic Kingdom attraction has been closed since September for some short-term, planned maintenance. The ride reopened a day early on October 29th, and we were welcomed into the park with the sweet sound of a train whistle.

Currently, the train is still running in “shuttle mode,” meaning it’s going back and forth from the Main Street Station to the Fantasy Land Station. Currently, the Frontierland Station is closed while work on Piston Peak and Villains Land continues. Both of these new lands don’t have an opening timeline, so the train could be in shuttle mode for quite a while.

We’re happy to see you back, friend!

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One of Our Favorite Restaurants Changed!

Finally, one of our favorite Magic Kingdom restaurants changed its menu this week. Columbia Harbour House got a “reimagined” menu this week, and we were seriously concerned because we LOVE this restaurant. The shrimp, fish, and even the Boston Cream Pie all received a new look this week.

Luckily, we did a full review, and things are still looking bright at this Magic Kingdom quick service. These won’t be the best fried seafood dishes you’ve ever had in your life, but they’re still tasty, familiar, and beat several of the other Magic Kingdom quick services in our book.

The best part? The Boston Cream Pie was still delicious! The cake was soft and fluffy with chocolate ganache on top. It reminded us of chocolate chip pancakes in a really nice way. You can read our full review below!

REVIEW: This Magic Kingdom Restaurant Just Got a Menu Overhaul…But Is It Still One of Our Favorites?!

WOW! We can’t wait to enjoy all the sugar and sweets headed our way. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, details, and more.

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