Water Park Updates, Holidays, and More HUGE Disney News This Week

Halloween is almost here and the holidays have already arrived!

We’ll be saying goodbye to Halloween soon!

That’s only some of the big Disney news we had to share with you this week, but we’ve also got some pretty big entertainment news to share, too. So in case you missed the biggest stories, here are the top five!

Holidays in Disney World

We’re already looking ahead to the holiday season in Disney World, especially now that the first decorations have arrived! Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the iconic animal lanterns are now up.

Also, if you’re planning on being in Disney World on Christmas Eve, reservations are now open for restaurants — by the way, reservations are also now open for Christmas Day. Grab those while you can!

Also, Holiday Sleigh Rides will be returning to Disney World for the holiday season. These are horse-drawn carriage rides from the Tri-Circle-D Ranch Barn. Each ride costs $75 for 25 minutes and each carriage fits up to four adults or two adults and three small children.

If you plan on grabbing a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, the soon-to-be-reopened Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is now available to book for that!

Akershus Now Available for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

New Food Coming To Disney World

Move over Halloween snacks because we’re about to say hello to some more fall food offerings that will soon be embracing the holiday season! We’re talking loads of pumpkin and apple flavors, Thanksgiving foods, and more! You can view the full list of new foods coming to the resort here.

The list also includes restaurants offering special Thanksgiving Day-only meals, so be sure to check it out.

FULL LIST of New Food Coming to Disney World in November!

Disney World Water Park Updates

We got word that Typhoon Lagoon would close on November 13th for a refurbishment. However, on that same day, Blizzard Beach will be reopening! Blizzard Beach will be sporting some new additions themed to Frozen!

If you have some Frozen fans in your party, you’ll want to check it out!

Why ‘Frozen’ Fans Will Want To Visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach When It Reopens

Streaming News

So there was some HUGE streaming news this week. One of the world’s most popular (and long-running) sci-fi shows is headed to Disney+! Disney announced that new episodes of Doctor Who will be airing on the streaming subscription service in countries outside of the U.K. beginning in 2023.

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We also got the first trailer for the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, which will officially bring Kevin Bacon into the Marvel Cinematic Universe — as himself! This one looks like so much fun. The special will premiere on Disney+ on November 25th.

This holiday season is going to be out of this world.

Watch the brand-new trailer for Marvel Studios’ Special Presentation: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, streaming November 25 only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/PkxZBbd9YK

— Disney (@Disney) October 25, 2022

Finally, more subscription services will see price increases soon. Apple TV+ and Apple Music are going up in price. Apple Music is increasing from $9.99 to $10.99 per month on the individual plan. The family plan is increasing from $14.99 to $16.99 (this plan allows access for up to six accounts).

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Apple TV+ is increasing from $4.99 to $6.99. The Apple One bundle will increase from $14.95 to $16.95 per month on the individual plan.

Apple TV+ and Apple Music to Get Price INCREASE for the First Time

Movie News

Let’s go to the movies! We got a new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and it looks like it’s going to be a Kang-tastic ride! The movie premieres in theaters on February 17th, 2023.

This February, enter the Quantum Realm.

Watch the brand-new trailer for Marvel Studios’ #AntManAndTheWasp: Quantumania, only in theaters February 17, 2023. pic.twitter.com/ItUvZ6xJ0E

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 24, 2022

We also got a sneak peek at a brand new Rihanna song, which will be releasing on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack! The song is called “Lift Me Up” and will be a tribute to the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.