120 days before Walt Disney Studios Park transforms into Disney Adventure World with the opening of Adventure Way— a majestic new main avenue featuring entertainment, a brand-new attraction inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Tangled, 14 new dining locations — and the debut of an immense lake called Adventure Bay, with a breathtaking nighttime spectacular. The highlight of this expansion, the impressive brand-new World of Frozen, will fully immerse guests into the heart of the iconic films. The Kingdom of Arendelle, recreated on a life-size scale, will feature a new family-friendly attraction, a daytime show, a royal encounter with queens Anna and Elsa, interactions with beloved characters including a true-to-size Olaf made possible thanks to next-generation robotic figures demonstrated today by Walt Disney Imagineering team, a tavern, and shops. This monumental expansion is set to captivate and amaze guests at every turn.

San Antonio’s holiday season celebrates the city’s rich mix of cultures and traditions. From the candle-lit processions of Las Posadas at San Fernando Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage Spanish Colonial Missions, held December 16-23, to La Gran Tamalada on December 13 at Historic Market Square, where families gather to make tamales by hand, the season is filled with warmth and connection. Here are some Alamo City holiday happenings:

Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced Deepika Padukone as the newest regional brand ambassador. Deepika joins her husband, Bollywood Icon Ranveer Singh, who has been Experience Abu Dhabi’s brand ambassador since 2023, officially making them the first Bollywood power couple to represent the destination together.

Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work®, reaffirming its position as one of India’s most respected hospitality brands and an employer of choice. The certification is awarded by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. It is based entirely on employee feedback along with an independent and rigorous evaluation of the organisation’s culture, trust index and people practices.