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REVIEW: Does Morimoto Asia Add Another Great Restaurant to the Disney Springs Lineup?

July 13, 2018October 7, 2015

Morimoto Asia recently opened in The Landing at Disney Springs, providing guests a large menu of Pan-Asian offerings. The restaurant is located in the former home of Mannequin’s on Pleasure Island, which has now been beautifully converted into this modern restaurant. ::__IHACKLOG_REMOTE_IMAGE_AUTODOWN_BLOCK__::1 The interior is painfully modern, but pleasing. Having lived in New York for … Read more

Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Returns October 30-31, 2015

July 13, 2018October 7, 2015

Favorite seminars and stations return for sixth annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Menus and seminar lineup set for the 2015 annual culinary event Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Oct 1, 2015 – From October 30 – 31, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will celebrate … Read more

Disney Opening a Chocolate Shop “With Character” in Disney Springs Late 2015

July 13, 2018October 6, 2015

Walt Disney World chefs traveled the world to research and create a custom blend chocolate with the finest beans for the all-new concept that will feature freshly made ganache (gəˈnaSH). Ganache is a luxurious mixture of chocolate and cream, and every chef has their own “perfect” formula for the indulgent sweet. Hand-crafted onstage by … Read more

Walt Disney World Introduces 4 New Annual Passes; Full Benefits & Pricing Breakdown np

December 2, 2017October 4, 2015

As we warned you on Saturday, new Walt Disney World annual passes were indeed introduced this weekend. Walt Disney World’s official website offers a breakdown of the four new passes: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum Plus – The main differences are really in the block out dates. Silver retains the blockout dates of the former … Read more

Walt Disney World Introducing New Annual Passes, Now Include PhotoPass Downloads

February 7, 2017October 3, 2015

Starting tomorrow, gone will be the Seasonal, Premium, and standard Walt Disney World annual passes. WDW is introducing three new passes and new benefits for guests who have them beginning Sunday, October 4th, 2015. The new annual passes will come in Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Silver will essentially be the Seasonal annual pass, Gold the … Read more

Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream Being Replaced by Preview of “The Good Dinosaur”; DCA to Also Get Preview

February 7, 2017October 2, 2015

Beginning October 16, guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to catch a preview of scenes from “The Good Dinosaur” in sneak peeks at Disney California Adventure park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Disney California Adventure park, “The Good Dinosaur” preview will be presented at the Bug’s Life Theater with special in-theater effects. Guests at … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 10/2/15 WDW Photo Report (Epcot, Frozen, Magic Kingdom, Skipper’s Canteen, etc.)

February 7, 2017October 2, 2015

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom and Epcot this week and has some newsworthy photos from his trip to share with us today: New Disney Junior MagicBands have been released Construction continues on the Frozen meet and greet area in Norway ::__IHACKLOG_REMOTE_IMAGE_AUTODOWN_BLOCK__::5 Moving over to the Magic Kingdom, work is now taking place … Read more

All-New WDW News Today: The Radio Show Tonight (10/01/15) – Food and Wine Review, ETC.

February 7, 2017October 1, 2015

Tonight, on WDWNT: The Radio show, we pay tribute to the anniversary of Walt Disney World with our memories and a Flashback to the Future on The Monorail. We welcome you to call us as well, with your WDW memories. We will also review the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and talk about Star Wars … Read more

PHOTOS: Pecos Bill’s at Magic Kingdom Unveils New Tex-Mex Menu and “Fixins Bar” np

July 13, 2018October 1, 2015

Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe at the Magic Kingdom opened with the new Tex-Mex menu as planned today: The churros come with Hershey’s chocolate suace The “fixins bar” got a pretty drastic overhaul as well, including self-serve guacamole Tons of guacamole, chili, and more So, what do you think of the new menu … Read more

VIDEO: First Look Inside Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs

July 13, 2018September 29, 2015

Morimoto Asia will open to guests tomorrow at Disney Springs, but today, Disney is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney World’s newest sit-down restaurant:

PHOTOS: First Disney Springs Map Released Today np

December 2, 2017September 29, 2015

With today being the first day of Disney Springs, they have debuted the very first map labeled as Disney Springs at Walt Disney World:

Dates Announced for “Star Wars – Seasons of the Force” Event at Walt Disney World

February 7, 2017September 28, 2015

Disney has confirmed that Star Wars: Season of the Force will arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 8th, 2016, running until March 20th, 2016. The event will include special food, drink, and merchandise offerings, as well as a special fireworks show on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. All of the other offerings for the event … Read more

Pecos Bill’s at the Magic Kingdom Introducing Completely Revamped Mexican Style Menu in October np

July 13, 2018September 25, 2015

Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn & Cafe at the Magic Kingdom is about to undergo a radical menu overhaul. Beginning October 1st, 2015, the new menu will feature fajitas, burritos, and rice bowls. The changes will come after a 3 day closure of the restaurant September 28th through the 30th. The current menu features items … Read more

Jedi Training Academy at Hollywood Studios Ends October 4th, New Star Wars Show On The Way np

December 2, 2017September 25, 2015

The long-running version of Jedi Training Academy that you know and love will have its final performances on October 4th, 2015 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. To coincide with the upcoming release of The Force Awakens and Season of the Force, a new version of the show will debut later this year. The new show was … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Mickey and Figment Celebrate 20 Years of the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot with New Merchandise for 2015

February 5, 2017September 24, 2015

::__IHACKLOG_REMOTE_IMAGE_AUTODOWN_BLOCK__::0 Even though the Festival doesn’t actually start until tomorrow, merchandise was out in MouseGear today Shotglass… I mean toothpick holder Magnet ::__IHACKLOG_REMOTE_IMAGE_AUTODOWN_BLOCK__::13 They even have a new garbage can salt and pepper shaker for the Festival We have plenty more photos and coverage from the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival coming over the … Read more

REGISTER NOW to play Match Game Tonight (09/24/15) on WDWNT: The Radio Show

February 5, 2017September 24, 2015

Tonight, on WDWNT: The Radio show, you can also win some great prizes from Theme Park Connection by playing The Match Game. Match your answers with those of our WDWNT staff panel to score points. We are giving you the chance to pre-register now to have a chance to play live on tonight’s radio show. Here … Read more