TouringPlans Travel Beat October 27, 2024 | TouringPlans.com Blog

SciFi Dine and Mama Melrose's launch new menus

Two restaurants at Hollywood Studios unveiled some new menu items Wednesday. At Sci-Fine Dine In, the added dishes look like a celebration of all meats, especially beef:

• Burger with fries: Two-press signature blend patty, American cheese, shredded lettuce, jalapeño bourbon bacon jam and homemade burger sauce on a brioche bun
• Premium Rib Sandwich: Grilled sandwich roll filled with shaved ribs, provolone cheese, homemade giardiniella, arugula and a side of fresh juice

At Melrose's Mama's Italian Restaurant, it looks more like a buffet if we are allowed to use the word buffet when describing an Italian restaurant.

• Mom’s Shrimp Pasta: Three cheese dressing, sautéed kale, cavatappi, roasted butternut squash and wild mushrooms
• Tuscan white bean puree: Roasted garlic and eggplant, fresh herbs and chili oil (plant-based)
• Braised wagyu beef with cat ears: Wagyu beef braised in red wine, dried cherries and pink peppercorns

Disney Cruise Line Now Owns Disney Treasures

Captain, she's ready to sail! On Thursday, October 24, Disney Treasures completed its change of ownership, marking its final construction milestone. Thomas Mazloum, President of Disney Signature Experiences, and Captain Marco Nogara took over the ship from Meyer Werft CEO Bernd Eikens and Managing Director Bernard Meyer during a handover ceremony in Emshaven, the Netherlands. A few months later, on December 21, the Treasure will depart Port Canaveral on her maiden voyage.

Mickey’s Christmas Menu and Other Christmas Menu Items at Disney World

As soon as Halloween is over at Disney World, Christmas is just around the corner. With just two weeks left until the first Mickey's Christmas Party, Disney has released a party-specific menu, as well as some seasonal treats that will be available during regular park hours.

The Sugar Plum Vanilla Soft Sundae above (a Sugar Plum Vanilla Soft Sundae dipped in Celebration Cake Cone Sauce and topped with marshmallows and almonds) is available during regular park hours and during parties at Storybook Treats. I'm pretty sure when you get it in the park it won't come in a ceramic plate like the one in the picture, but it does look delicious, doesn't it? you can Check out the rest of the lineup hereand look for these in the park starting November 8th.

Disneyland closures end

Lines at Disneyland increased slightly on Friday as several attractions, dining and merchandise locations throughout the park were redecorated. The Disneyland Railroad has reopened, but the New Orleans Square station remains unavailable. The Hungry Bear BBQ Bash is officially open, with the return of the Hungry Bear restaurant remodel, and the home of critters, Ray’s Beret is also open. Finally, Disney California Adventure’s “World of Color – ONE” is back.

Headlines Review

It's been another great week for headlines, so let's dig a little deeper.

Epic Universe tickets go on sale as soon as Tuesday begins. Everything you need to know about admissions is here: Epic Universe Admission Information and FAQs

That same day, Disneyland released actual details on its previously announced “coming soon” room discounts. Early 2025 Disneyland Resort Room Discounts

Wednesday: More ticket sales news, this time Magic Key tickets to Disneyland. go! go! go! Magic Key Pass Sales Report November 6, 2024.

But here on the east coast…sad trombone because Disney World prices “adjust” every year. This includes an increase in annual pass prices, but ticket and hotel rates for November and December 2025 have also been released. If you're looking for next year's holiday season packages, you can book now. Disney World prices are up a bit today

Just when we thought Thursday might go by without any big announcements, Disney released its 2025 Military Salute discounts in the late afternoon. Disney World announces 2025 military honors

That’s it for this week’s travel beat. What news are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!