Blizzard Beach Water Park Reopens November 13 at Walt Disney World (But you Might Not Like Some of the New Additions)

Just in time for Winter, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is set to reopen for the holiday season. Following a lengthy refurbishment, Blizzard Beach has a few surprises in store -- most notably that is has been rethemed with elements from Frozen. 

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Here's what's in store in the new Blizzard Beach.

Frozen friends at Tike’s Peak

Tike’s Peak is the kids' area and it now features Frozen fun for the little ones. Mini slides and attractions, an Anna and Elsa igloo castle, a wading pool area with Olaf and friends, there's Frozen fun for every kid.

Blizzard Beach for the Holiday Season

Feel the holidays there are limited-time food and beverage offerings such as Orange Bird DOLE Whip cone and Peppermint Milkshake. Through December 31, there will be a merry atmosphere with daily snowfall, holiday music, festive inner tubes and even a tropical-dressed Santa.

Take the Plunge Down Summit Plummet

Did you know that Summit Plummet is the fastest attraction and scariest ride at Walt Disney World? Descend Mount Gushmore in a near-vertical drop on the tallest and fastest freefall body slide in town.

New and Old Favorite Food and Drink Creations

New food at Blizzard Beach includes Cajun Shrimp and Grits, and Watta-Melon Passion Lemonade from Lottawatta Lounge. Returning favorite flavors include seasonal DOLE Whip offerings, a Double Bacon Cheeseburger and the iconic 50th Ice Dream Sand Pail Sundae.

Polar Patios are the Way to Go for Upscale Blizzard Beach

You can rent a private patio at Blizzard Beach complete with polar perks like comfortable seating options and refillable drink mugs for a relaxing break from the action.

Toboggan Runners, the Race is On

Get in the holiday spirit and zoom down a water slide toboggan style. The course is full of dips, hills and fierce competition as you race against friends and family to see who will win.

Family Fun at Teamboat Springs

Teamboat Springs is one of the longest whitewater raft adventures in the world. There are twists and turns, unpredictable rapids and drenching sprays of water as these oversized inner-tube rafts venture down the waterslide.

The Ski-riffic Way to the Top of Mount Gushmore

Take in the view of the snowy setting and embark on a leisurely journey to the top of Mount Gushmore on the Blizzard Beach chairlift. The chairlift goes to Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher and Teamboat Springs.

Runoff Rapids

Speed down Mount Gushmore on three unique slides with twists and turns along the way, ending in a huge splashdown at the bottom.

 

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Colorful Bursts of Flavor and Fun Coming to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Jan. 13 - Feb. 20, 2023

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns January 13, 2023 and runs through February 20, 2023. The festival is a global celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts.

16 Food Studios will serve up art-inspired menus appealing to a variety of palates. The creations are not just delicious, but true works of art.

And this just in: The EPCOT Festival culinary team is putting finishing touches on two new Food Studios. Moderne, located near Test Track, will feature new avant-garde menu items. The other new Food Studio, Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic, promises to deliver treats and beverages bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. 

During the festival, more than 100 Disney and visiting artists will showcase their art. You can also learn to draw a Disney character at Animation Academy, and leave yourcreative mark at Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural. Or help Figment learn about art on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase.

Each evening, the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series will feature talented entertainers performing Disney songs live at America Gardens Theatre. Full list of entertainers coming soon.

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Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Foodie Guide 2022

Walt Disney World Resort 

Resorts 

Available at Multiple Resorts 

• Falling for Plant-based: Cupcake with chocolate buttercream and autumn quins (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat-friendly) (New) (Available November 1 - 27; mobile order available): 
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort 
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort 
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort 
  • Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter 
• Thanksgiving Dinner: Roast turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, vegetables, and cranberry relish (Available November 24 only; mobile order available): 
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort 
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort 
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort 
  • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Cook's at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter 
  • The Artist's Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
  • Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Pumpkin Tart: Classic pumpkin tart with whipped cream (Available November 24 only; mobile order available): 
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort 
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort 
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort 
  • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort 

Intermission Food Court, World Premiere Food C...