Festive Foodie Guide to the Holidays at Walt Disney World

With a seasonal smorgasbord of festive food and drinks on offer, as well as a flurry of holly-jolly holiday decorations and spirited limited-time events, the holidays are the most wonderful (and magical!) time of the year at Walt Disney World Resort. From seasonal soirees like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Festival of the Holidays at Epcot to other holiday happenings like the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll and gingerbread displays at the Disney World resort hotels, there’s a veritable blizzard of things to see and do.

Something else there’s no shortage of during the holidays at Disney World? A sleighful of tasty yuletide treats and beverages. Seasonal snacks, sweets and sips are already out in full force across the Walt Disney World Resort, meaning that you can get in the festive spirit no matter if you’re at the theme parks, hotels or Disney Springs. Best of all, some items are even available all throughout November and December and into the New Year.

If you can’t wait to join in the culinary reindeer games at Walt Disney World this festive season, keep reading to learn about the many places and ways you can eat, drink and be merry at The Most Magical Place on Earth this year. (Updated November 18, 2023)

Magic Kingdom Park

For all the delicious details on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, check out our foodie guide to the separately ticketed event.

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

Available November 9 to December 31

• Reindeer Chow Sundae – Chocolate soft-serve, pretzels, cereal, M&M’S chocolate candies, and hot fudge (New!) 

Cheshire Café

Available November 9 to December 31; Mobile Order offered

• Peppermint Éclair – Eclair filled with white chocolate peppermint mousse and topped with peppermint mousse and chocolate pieces (New!) 

Columbia Harbour House

Available November 9 to December 31; Mobile Order offered

• Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon – Served with green beans and rice (New!) 

Main Street Bakery

Available November 9 to December 31

• Minnie-shaped Cinnamon Roll – Cinnamon roll topped with red icing, holiday sprinkles, and a chocolate bow

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

Available November 9 to December 31

• Peppermint Brownie Sundae – Peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and candy cane sprinkles served on a brownie

Sunshine Tree Terrace

Available November 9 to December 31

• Cranberry Citrus Float with Orange-Vanilla Soft-serve Twist – Orange-vanilla soft-serve twist with Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and fruity boba pearls (New! Non-alcoholic) 

Outdoor Vending Locations Near Cinderella Castle

Available November 9 to December 31

• Red Velvet Wreath – Doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles
• Hot Cocoa Churro – Churro rolled in hot cocoa powder and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New!)

Epcot

For all the merry menu offerings at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, take a look at our yuletide foodie guide.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

For all the seasonal goodies available at the first-ever Disney Jollywood Nights, don’t miss our holly-jolly holiday foodie guide.

ABC Commissary

Available November 11 to January 1; Mobile Order offered

• Holiday Minnie Bundt Cake – Spice cake rolled in cinnamon sugar with apple pie filling topped with spiced maple buttercream and salted caramel icing
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce (Non-alcoholic)
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa with Cherry Bourbon – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce

Backlot Express

Available November 11 to January 1; Mobile Order offered

• Red Velvet Whoopie Pie – Red velvet cake, candy cane buttercream, and holiday sprinkles
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce (Non-alcoholic)
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa with Cherry Bourbon – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce

Dockside Diner

Available through January 1

• Holiday Mickey Brownie – Mickey-shaped chocolate brownie with holiday sprinkles

Hollywood Scoops

Available through January 1

• Candy Cane Milkshake – Chocolate cake doughnut, mint doughnut icing, and candy cane sprinkles

PizzeRizzo

Available November 11 to January 1; Mobile Order offered

• Melted Snowman Sugar Cookie – Sugar cookie with red and green sugar, white chocolate, marshmallow, dark chocolate top hat, raspberry-chocolate twigs, orange sprinkle, and chocolate-covered cocoa nibs
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce (Non-alcoholic)
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa with Cherry Bourbon – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce

Rosie’s All-American Café

Available November 11 to January 1; Mobile Order offered

• Santa Mickey Cupcake – Chocolate cake filled with mocha fudge and topped with red almond buttercream, white chocolate, and dark chocolate Mickey ears
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce (Non-alcoholic)
• Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa with Cherry Bourbon – Topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate sauce

The Trolley Car Café

Available November 11 to January 1

• Mickey Gingerbread Cookie
• Red Velvet Whoopie Pie – Red velvet cake, candy cane buttercream, and holiday sprinkles

Woody’s Lunch Box

Available November 11 to January 1; Mobile Order offered

• Hot Chocolate Lunch Box Tart – Chocolate fudge filling, hot chocolate-marshmallow fondant, and mini marshmallows

Outdoor Vending Carts Near Grand Avenue, the Tip Board and the Main Entrance

Available through January 1

• Holiday Mickey Brownie – Mickey-shaped chocolate brownie with holiday sprinkles

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Creature Comforts

Available December 22 to 31

• Mickey Holiday Mousse Dome – Amaretto-chocolate mousse, cherry-cranberry coulis, orange-chocolate cake, white chocolate glaçage, and chocolate Mickey ears

Pizzafari

Available December 1 to 29; Mobile Order offered

• Merry Menagerie Cupcake – Gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese filling and frosting

Restaurantosaurus

Available December 1 to 29; Mobile Order offered

• Merry Menagerie Cupcake – Gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese filling and frosting

Satu’li Canteen

Available December 22 to 31; Mobile Order offered

• Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse – Peppermint-cream cheese mousse, peppermint sauce, peppermint candy pieces, and chocolate cookie crumbs

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie

Available November 9 to December 31; Mobile Order offered

• Holiday Sweets Petit Cake – Layers of spice cake, cream cheese icing, and apricot jam with fresh apple compote and Italian buttercream (New!)
• Mickey Winter Hat Dome Cake – Layers of vanilla chiffon, chai tea mousse, cranberry-cherry pâte de fruit, almond crunch, and brown butter ganache (New!)
• Christmas Tree Cream Puff – Pistachio cream puff (New!)
• Hot Cocoa Crème Brûlée – Hot cocoa crème brûlée with toasted marshmallow cream (New!)
• Gingerbread Cheesecake (New!)
• Cookies and Milk Éclair (New!)
• Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread Cookies (New!)
• Santa Mickey Mousse – White chocolate mousse and dark chocolate mousse with crispy pearls

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Available November 24 to January 1

• Homecomin’ Holiday Turkey Sandwich – Smoked turkey on toasted artisanal bread, dressed with signature cornbread stuffing and a sweet and sour cranberry aioli served with house-made potato chips

Chicken Guy!

Available November 6 to December 31

• Holiday Cookie Shake – Hand-spun vanilla soft-serve, blended with sugar cookies and caramel drizzle topped with marshmallow whipped cream, mini chocolate candy pieces, holiday sprinkles, and a cookie
• Frozen Peppermint Cocoa Shake – Hand-spun vanilla soft-serve, blended with hot cocoa mix, peppermint, and crushed candy cane pieces topped with marshmallow whipped cream, sprinkles, crushed candy cane, mini marshmallows, and chocolate drizzle

D-Luxe Burger

Available November 9 to January 7; Mobile Order offered

• Caramel Apple Pie Shake – Vanilla Gelato blended with dark caramel sauce, Granny Smith apple syrup, cinnamon syrup, and graham cracker crumbs topped with whipped cream, caramel, and graham cracker crumbs (New!)

Dockside Margaritas

Available November 9 to January 15

• Spiced Cranberry Paloma – Lunazul Reposado Tequila, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and spiced simple syrup

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Available upon opening through December 31

• Yule Chai Greeting – Signature spiced chai, whipped cinnamon cream, toasted marshmallow, Christmas sprinkles, and a candy cane

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

Available December 1 to 31

• Holiday Donuts

Frontera Cocina

Available November 10 to December 31

• Marzipan Delight – Centinela Blanco Tequila, Marzipan Cordial, tres leches home-made mix, and marzipan crumble rim

The Ganachery

Available November 9 to December 31

• Gingerbread Mickey Chocolate Piñata – Milk chocolate piñata with crisp pearls and gingerbread toffee (New!)
• Gingerbread-Pecan Toffee – Spiced toffee enrobed with milk chocolate and encrusted with toasted pecans and gingerbread crumbs (New!)
• Mickey Chocolate-covered Gingerbread Cookies – Spiced gingerbread cookies enrobed in milk chocolate and dark 65% chocolate (New!)
• Chocolate Peppermint Bark – White and dark chocolate with crushed peppermint candy
• Olaf Hot Cocoa Surprise – Milk chocolate shell filled with The Ganachery hot cocoa mix and house-made marshmallows

Gideon’s Bakehouse

Available November 24 to December 31

• Kris Kringle Cookie – White chocolate coffee bean cookie with coconut, caramel, and vanilla bean notes topped with coarse sugar crystals and edible glitter
• Cookie Vom Krampus – Chocolate cookie with mint

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Availability varies

• Jock’s Famous Pigs in the Blanket – Debreziner sausage, puff pastry, and cranberry mustard sauce (New! Available November 9 to December 30)
• O’ Ham N’ Cheese Trees – Puff pastry, Pitt ham, cheddar cheese, garlic herb butter, and sugar plum jam (New! Available November 9 to December 30)
• Cranberry Barbeque Meatballs – All-beef meatball, cranberry barbecue sauce, orange goat cheese, granny smith apple, spiced walnuts, orange supremes, and crispy basil (New! Available November 9 to December 30)
• Naughty or Nice Deviled Eggs – Crispy Ham and Sweet Honey Glazed (Nice) or Spicy Honey Glazed (Naughty) (Available November 9 to December 30)

• Here We Come A-Croquetting – Turkey croquettes, sweet potato purée, bacon-cranberry jam, turkey gravy, and herbed gremolata (New! Available November 9 to December 31)
• Post-flight “Milk” and Cookies with Coquito – Bourbon-eggnog snowflake cookie, gingerbread reindeer cookie filled with dulce de leche, chocolate-peppermint Christmas tree cookie and coquito with Bacardí Rum (New! Available November 9 to December 31)
• Hot Chocolate Grail Flight – Spiced Caramel with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Cookies ‘n Cream with white chocolate and Stoli Vanil Vodka, Peppermint with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Bols Crème de Menthe White Liqueur (Available November 9 to January 13)
• Eternal Snowfall – St. Augustine Cane Vodka, St. Augustine Gin, Tippler’s Orange Liqueur, Siesta Key Silver Rum, chipotle pineapple syrup, and sour mix topped with a float of Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur and garnished with a snowflake sugar piece and lemon wheel (New! Available November 9 to December 31)
• Jock’s Holiday Martini – Frangelico Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, hazelnut syrup, and half and half sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with star anise (New! Available November 9 to January 13)
• Merry Margarita – Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Domain de Canton Ginger Liqueur, lime and pear juices, cinnamon syrup, and hibiscus syrup garnished with a holiday sugar piece and lime wedge (New! Available November 9 to January 13)
• Holiday Cherry Cocktail – Stoli Vanil Vodka, Heering Cherry Liqueur, simple syrup, and red cranberry juice with edible glitter and garnished with a cherry (New! Available November 9 to January 13)
• Ginger Mule – Frangelico Liqueur and Stoli Vanil Vodka topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and garnished with a cinnamon stick and cranberries (New! Available November 9 to January 13)

Marketplace Snacks

Available November 9 to December 31

• Olaf Waffle Sundae – Bubble waffle filled with vanilla soft-serve, peppermint sauce, candy snowflakes, a chocolate edible image, and chocolate sticks

Morimoto Asia

Available through December 31

• Yokai – Morimoto Knob Creek Bourbon, Monin Caramel Apple Butter Syrup, Chambord, and prosecco
• Kyuri and Spicy – Cucumber-Infused Espolon Blanco Tequila, jalapeño, ginger liqueur, Ancho Reyes, John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Liqueur, lime, and agave
• Toji Moon – Absolut Mandarin Vodka, sake, Monin Habanero-Lime Syrup, lemongrass, yuzu, and celery bitters
• After Midnight – Courvoisier VS Cognac, Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, ginger, orgeat, grapefruit, lemon, cinnamon syrup, and black walnut bitters
• Forever Young – Aviation Gin, Aperol, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, blood orange liqueur, and mole bitters
• Maker Mark Flight – Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, Maker’s Mark 46, Morimoto Maker’s Mark Private Select

Paddlefish

Available December 25 only

• Santa’s Seafood Boil – Key West pink shrimp, Cedar Key little neck clams, Prince Edward Island mussels, corn bread, red potatoes, and sweet corn

Planet Hollywood

Available November 6 to December 26

• Frosty the Snowman Shake – Mint chocolate chip ice cream with red and green Christmas candies, sprinkles, and holiday mints topped with homemade whipped cream and a marshmallow snowman pop

The Polite Pig

Available November 15 to December 11

• Open-face Turkey Smash – Texas toast, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry chutney

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Availability varies

• Holiday Spice Old Fashioned – Michter’s American Whiskey US Kentucky Straight Rye, holiday spice syrup, and bitters garnished with a cinnamon stick and an orange twist (Available November 1 to January 6)
• Mistletoe – Stoli Vodka, rosemary syrup, Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur, lemon juice, and soda water with a rosemary sprig and sugared cranberries garnish (Available December 1 to January 6)

Swirls on the Water

Available November 9 to December 31

• Christmas Tree Sundae – Pistachio soft-serve in a waffle cone bowl with whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy Christmas lights (New!)
• Frozen Hot Chocolate Float with Salted Caramel (Non-alcoholic; alcoholic version also available with Knob’s Creek)

Terralina Crafted Italian

Available December 25 only

• Christmas Day Special – Grilled lamb chops with creamed spinach and artichokes, wild mushroom and parmesan risotto cake, mint, and basil sauce topped and crispy leeks
• Poinsettia – Cranberry mimosa with sugar-dusted cranberries

Vivoli il Gelato

Availability varies

• Italian Hot Chocolate – House-made from scratch made with dark cocoa, dark chocolate bar, milk, and sugar topped with whipped cream or marshmallows (Available November 10 to February 1)
• Candied Yam Cannoli – Sweet cream of yams and ricotta topped with pecans (Available November 10 to January 7)
• Santa’s Crew – Elf Mint Chocolate Chip Shake, Reindeer Chocolate Shake, and Abominable Snowman (Available November 10 to January 6)
• Santa Waffle – Freshly-baked waffle topped with strawberries, bananas, whipped cream, and chocolate chips (Available November 10 to January 6)

YeSake

Available November 24 to December 31

• Holiday Peppermint Chocolate Milk Boba Tea – Chocolate and peppermint tea latte made with boba pearls and whipped cream

Outdoor Bar Locations

Available November 9 to January 13

• Holiday Rum Punch – Bols Blackberry Brandy, Bols Crème de Banana Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, orange tangerine syrup, and orange juice garnished with an orange wedge (New!)

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s All-Star Resorts

World Premiere Food Court at All-Star Movies, Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music and End Zone Food Court at All-Star Sports

Available November 27 to January 2; Mobile Order offered

• Minnie Gingerbread Bundt Cake – Gingerbread Bundt cake with cream cheese icing (New!)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara

Available November 26 to December 31

• Mickey Santa Hat Tart – Vanilla tart with pistachio cake, chai mousse, and caramel ganache

Jambo House Lobby Pop-up Shop

Available November 22 to December 31

• Gingeraffe Cookie – Sugar cookie, gingerbread cookie, white chocolate, M&M’S chocolate candies, and a holiday wreath (New!)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Landscape of Flavors

Available November 27 to December 31; Mobile Order offered

• Deer Holly Day Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with a peanut butter-cream cheese buttercream

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop

Available November 26 to December 31

• Holiday Shake – Cookie butter milkshake with caramel drizzle and holiday sprinkles topped with a Christmas tree cupcake

Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Deli

Availability varies; Mobile Order offered

• Frosted Croissant Roll – Rolled croissant dough filled with a hot chocolate-marshmallow filling (New! Available November 27 to January 2)
• Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake – Brownie base, peppermint cheesecake, and holiday sprinkles (Available November 27 to December 26)

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market

Availability varies; Mobile Order offered

• Snowman Blondie – Chocolate chip and peppermint blondie topped with brown butter-chocolate mousse, vanilla bean whipped cream, and white chocolate (Available November 27 to January 2)
• Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake – Brownie base, peppermint cheesecake, and holiday sprinkles (Available November 27 to December 26)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café

Available December 1 to 31; Mobile Order offered

• Holiday Cranberry Frangipane Cake – Almond frangipane with cranberry-cherry gel, white chocolate mousse, and salted honey whip (New!)

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill

Available December 1 to 31; Mobile Order offered

• Present Peppermint Brownie Pop – Brownie filled with house-made peppermint patty enrobed in white chocolate (New!)
• Snowman Choux – Pâte à choux filled with spiced mousse and chocolate Bavarian cream

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Good’s Food to Go

Available through January 2

• Holiday Ornament Cupcake – Christmas confetti cupcake, cream cheese mousse, and buttercream

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Everything POP Shopping & Dining

Available November 27 to December 31; Mobile Order offered

• Deer Holly Day Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate ganache and topped with a peanut butter-cream cheese buttercream

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Capt. Cooks and Kona Island

Available December 17 to 31; Mobile Order offered only at Capt. Cook’s

• Tropical Holiday Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake, peppermint mousse, streusel, and chocolate décor

Pineapple Lanai

Available December 1 to 31

• ‘Olu Mel Holiday Float – DOLE Whip lime float with pineapple juice, ‘Olu Mel White chocolate piece, and strawberry popping candy

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace

Available December 1 to January 7

• Jingle Jammer – Cranberry, pineapple, cinnamon, falernum, and a splash of fresh lime juice (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Mele Kaliki Mai Tai – Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bacardí Superior Rum, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Liqueur, cranberry juice, orgeat, and cinnamon with a splash of fresh lime juice and a cinnamon stick
• Tropical Snowstorm – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, coconut cream with cinnamon, orgeat, and falernum topped with cinnamon and nutmeg

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

Available November 27 to December 26; Mobile Order offered

• Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake – Brownie base, peppermint cheesecake, and holiday sprinkles

Scat Cat’s Club – Café

Available December 1 to January  31

• Hot Cocoa Beignets – Trio of Mickey-shaped beignets with a dusting of hot cocoa powder, fudge drizzle, snowflake sprinkles, and a pipette of chocolate milk (New!)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Riverside Mill Food Court

Available November 27 to December 26; Mobile Order offered

• Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake – Brownie base, peppermint cheesecake, and holiday sprinkles

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Café

Available November 26 to January 2

• Chocolate-Peppermint Santa Hat – Dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate-peppermint mousse, and a mint marshmallow
• Gingerbread Cookie – European-style gingerbread, dark chocolate, and sugar glaze

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Artist’s Palette

Available through January 2; Mobile Order offered

• Holiday Ornament Cupcake – Christmas confetti cupcake, cream cheese mousse, and buttercream

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork

Available November 15 to December 30; Mobile Order offered

• Peppermint Igloo – White chocolate igloo filled with white chocolate-peppermint mousse and dark chocolate cake (New!)

Other Disney World Resort Hotel Locations

Various Disney Resort Hotel Food Courts

Available November 27 to January 31; Mobile Order offered

• Walking in a Plant-based Snow Land – Chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream and a flurry of snowflake sprinkles (Plant-based); Available at the following locations:
  • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Intermission 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 Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Various Disney Resort Hotel Table-Service Restaurants

Available through January 7

• Gingerbread Martini – Grey Goose Vodka, RumChata Liqueur, and gingerbread spice featuring a rim of homemade gingerbread from the bakery teams (New!)

Select Disney Deluxe & Specialty Resort Locations

Available November 27 to January 1

• Holiday Fruitcake Mule – Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. apple blossom bitters, cranberry juice, and rosemary topped with ginger beer (New!)
• Holiday Fruitcake Old-Fashioned – Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. apple blossom bitters, cranberry, lemon, and rosemary (New!)

Resort-wide

Limited-Time Novelties Available Throughout the Resort

Available while supplies last; limit two per person, per transaction

• Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier Bucket – Launching at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 9 at popcorn carts throughout Magic Kingdom Park (New!)
• Donald Duck Christmas Tree Sipper – Launching at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 9 at popcorn carts throughout Magic Kingdom Park, followed by select locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom Park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting November 11 (New!)

• Gold Musical Rotating Tin – Starting November 11 at popcorn carts throughout Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs (New!)