While construction continues at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we were thrilled this week to share a first look at the refurbished Captain Cook’s. Find out what new entrees we tried!

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Disney Food News

• Take a photo tour of the newly reopened Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Walt Disney World!
• Plan ahead for New Year’s Eve in Disney World.
• Celebrate the Great Irish Hooley at Disney World’s Raglan Road.

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including restaurant closures, New Dessert at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (it sounds so good!), and more!

DFB Reader Finds

If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!

Red. Velvet. Cake. That’s right! Today, we’re sharing photos of Red Velvet goodies from Disney World.

Facebook Friend Akemi enticed our appetites with this gorgeous photo of Red Velvet Cake at Wolfgang Puck in Downtown Disney Orlando.

If you’re looking for a counter-service dessert, one of our favorites — the Red Velvet Cupcake from the Contempo Cafe — was shared by Facebook Friend Marion.

What’s your Favorite Find? Send it in!

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On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix

goes back to school with a Chewbacca Lunch Bag.

DisZine highlights Disney Cruise Line’s holiday celebrations, including Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

All Ears visits Turf Club for dinner at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort.

Yesterland reminisces about the history of the hexagon seating at Paradise Garden Grill.

Disney Hipster stops by Harambe Fruit Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.