Big Changes Coming to Disney Dining Plan?; New Show for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Could Big Changes Coming to Disney Dining Plan Soon:

The Disney Dining Plan could soon be changing with big changes as rumors are swirling reported by the Inquisitr. Here are some of the rumored changes that may be coming as of reportedly to begin May 31, 2015:

All single-serve non-alcoholic beverages that are not in a souvenir container (single serve is equal to or less than one liter and excluding beverages sold at recreation counters);

All ice cream novelties;

All hand-scooped ice cream offerings, including sundaes that do not exceed two (2) scoops or are not served in souvenir container;

Additional items considered single-serve previously excluded are now included, such as Caramel or Candy Apple (with or without peanuts, excludes character-inspired apples),

large Mickey Cookie,

Tin Mints (1.5 oz), fresh-popped, scooped popcorn (only applies to Big Top Souvenir and Karamell-Kuchelocations).

Note: Pre-bagged popcorn of any kind is no longer included in the Dining Plan.

Other changes include meal entitlement conversions where guests may substitute one meal entitlement for up to 3 eligible snack entitlements all within the same transaction. For example guests could use one quick service entitlement for an apple, a bottle of soda, and a bag of chips. The list of meal entitlement restaurants can be viewed in the article here. 

New Show to Debut During Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:

This morning the Disney Parks Blog revealed a new show is set to debut exclusively during this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The "Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular" will debut with hosts Winifred, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson the famous sisters from Disney's "Hocus Pocus."

With the help of Disney villains, the three mischievous sisters gather together sinister shadows, nefarious nightmares, and the power of their frightful friends to conjure the Hocus Pocus Party Potion and cast a spell on Magic Kingdom. Villain appearances will include: Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, and other Disney villain greats. Dancers, projections, and other special effects will combine for a can't miss Halloween treat. The "Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular will be seen exclusively during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party which will be held select nights from September 15, 2015 to November 1, 2015.