Many people have noticed that they could not book dinner at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the final two months of 2015. That got rumors started of many different things, but now it appears as if holiday character dining is coming and it will be called Minnie’s Holiday & Dine.
Please note that this has not been officially announced by Disney so it could change and still could possibly not happen, but here is what is known so far.
A number of readers have advised me that Cast Members on the dining line have advised them of Minnie’s Holiday & Dine when calling in to inquire about dinner at Hollywood & Vine for November and December.
A number of different CMs on the dining line have given information, but they can not book it at this time as it has not opened yet to do so. They also could not give a ton of info, but through the rumor mill online, different reader reports, and contacting dining myself…here is what we know:
- Taking place at Hollywood & Vine for dinner only (as of now)
- Dates: Nov. 7, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
- Holiday themed
- Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy will be there in holiday attire and Santa Goofy will join them
UPDATE – Some more info is trickling out:
- 1 Table-Service Credit on Disney Dining Plan / 2 Table-Service Credits if booked as Fantasmic! Package
- $50 for adults / $28 for children
Again, this is NOT yet open for booking and it is still to be considered as rumored until Disney officially announces it. Even though dining CMs are advising of it and giving information, things could still change for Minnie’s Holiday & Dine.
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If they open this dining plan, do you think they create an option of this Character dining with the Fantasmic option? As this restaurant is included in the list that you can reserve to get the Fantasmic fast pass.
It’s quite possible and I’ve heard a rumor that it could happen with this.
I’m not as concerned about the characters (no small children) as I am about the menu. Do you know if it will be a different/special holiday menu from the standard buffet?
I made a reservation at the 180 day mark for Fantasmic package. I note from your report that using the dining plan will cost 2 table service credits. As I made my reservation before the announcement will I be charged 2 credits or 1 as I had expected at the time of booking?
You SHOULD only be charged one credit since the reservation was already in place, but I would call 407-WDW-DINE to be 100% certain.
any more words on when booking will begin
Rumor now is early August…possibly August 3, but again, that’s just what is swirling around.
Any update?