Happy Sunday! We hope you’re having a great weekend. It was a busy week in Disney news with party dates announced for the 2017 holiday parties, general sales opening for the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort, and much more. Let’s check out the week in Disney news.
Disney announced the dates for the 2017 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This year, the Halloween parties start in late August!
General sales opened last week for the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The newest DVC …

Disney Springs is getting another new dining spot when The Polite Pig opens Monday, April 10.
The Polite Pig is owned by James and Julie Petrakis, area restaurateurs who also own The Ravenous Pig, Cask & Larder, and Swine & Sons.
The restaurant’s menu will feature “modern barbecue” with southern sides and a seven-sauce toppings bar in a fast-casual atmosphere. The dishes will focus on seasonal ingredients, in addition to smoked and grilled items.
Guests can also enjoy craft beers, cocktails, and a bourbon bar!
The Polite Pig opens at 11 a.m. on April …

There are still a few weeks left in 2016 but Disney is already looking forward to 2017 with the announcement of new things coming to the Walt Disney World Resort.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests will finally have a chance to experience Pandora – The World of Avatar when the new land opens in the summer of 2017. This new land will feature two new attractions, bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains, and much more.
Pandora will also be home to the Satu’li Canteen – the main dining spot – and Pongu Pongu, a …

Happy last-day-of-the-weekend! We hope you’re relaxing and enjoying the days off. It’s been another busy week in Disney news so let’s dive in and see what happened!
You’ll (hopefully) never get lost at the Walt Disney World theme parks again, thanks to the new “Get Directions” feature in the updated My Disney Experience app!
Two new restaurants were announced during the week – The Polite Pig is coming to Disney Springs in 2017 and PizzeRizzo is opening this fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the former spot of Toy Story Pizza Planet.
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Another new restaurant has been announced for Disney Springs!
The Polite Pig, called a “new fast casual concept,” is scheduled to open in the spring of 2017.
The new eatery is owned by James Beard-nominated chefs James and Julie Petrakis, who are also the owners of The Ravenous Pig and Cask & Larder in Orlando. James’ brother Brian Petrakis is also a partner in The Polite Pig. Brian owns Greens & Grille in Orlando.
The menu for The Polite Pig will feature wood fired and grilled items including sandwiches, plus snacks including Boiled …