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Best Places to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner at Walt Disney World

Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World can feel special no matter when you celebrate. As we approach the holiday, let’s review several restaurants across the resort that naturally fit the Thanksgiving vibe thanks to their menus, atmosphere, and comfort-food focus. Liberty Tree Tavern (Magic Kingdom) If you want to stay close to Cinderella Castle, Liberty Tree Best Places to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner at Walt Disney World

Gingerbread Carousel Returns to Disney’s Beach Club for 25th Year

As we continue our holiday tour around Walt Disney World, it’s time to stop by the 2025 Gingerbread Displays. Few traditions hit as hard as the spinning gingerbread carousel inside Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and this year marks a major milestone: the carousel’s 25th anniversary. The carousel confection rotates throughout the day, featuring four themed Gingerbread Carousel Returns to Disney’s Beach Club for 25th Year

2025 Castle Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The holiday season has officially kicked off at Walt Disney World, and with it comes gingerbread displays at select Deluxe Resorts! One of the first completed installations is the Cinderella’s Dream Castle gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This is the second year for the castle design, complete with light-wrapped turrets inspired by the ol’ 2025 Castle Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Wailulu Bar & Grill to Begin Accepting Reservations This December

A major change is coming to one of Walt Disney World’s newest dining spots. Disney has confirmed that Wailulu Bar & Grill – the signature restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort‘s new Island Tower – will soon transition from walk-up only to a reservation-based system. Online reservations open December 3, 2025, with the first bookable Disney’s Wailulu Bar & Grill to Begin Accepting Reservations This December

California Grill to Host New Year’s Eve Celebration with Dinner, Characters, and Fireworks

Guests looking to welcome the new year in unforgettable fashion will have the opportunity to do so high above Magic Kingdom at California Grill, the signature rooftop restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World. The restaurant will host a special New Year’s celebration featuring a multi-course dining experience, live entertainment, character appearances, and California Grill to Host New Year’s Eve Celebration with Dinner, Characters, and Fireworks

The Garden View Lounge to Reopen at Disney’s Grand Floridian in Early 2026

Earlier today, we learned that the opening date for The Perch, a new lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, is November 10, 2025. But that was only part of today’s grand news. Disney also confirmed that another beloved location in the resort’s lobby, the Garden View Lounge, will finally reopen in early 2026 The Garden View Lounge to Reopen at Disney’s Grand Floridian in Early 2026

Updated Views of Ongoing Refurb at Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby

The ongoing transformation of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa‘s lobby is really showing progress. As one of the most recognizable spaces at Walt Disney World, it is looking more beautiful than ever. Guests visiting recently may have noticed that the new carpeting has been fully installed, replacing the darker tones of the previous design Updated Views of Ongoing Refurb at Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby

The Cake Bake Shop’s ‘Dinner with Santa’ Coming to Disney’s Boardwalk

This holiday season, The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk is offering a unique dining experience filled with elegant cuisine and a touch of North Pole magic. On select evenings – November 18, November 25, December 2, and December 9 – guests can enjoy Dinner with Santa Claus, a special event designed to celebrate the season The Cake Bake Shop’s ‘Dinner with Santa’ Coming to Disney’s Boardwalk