Mickey Mouse turns 89 years old on Saturday and Disney is celebrating with tons of treats that can be found throughout Walt Disney World from November 17-19. From the Parks Blog: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Found at Trolley Car Café: Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake – Cookies and cream-flavored cupcake with cookies and cream frosting Magic Kingdom Park … Read more
Select Walt Disney World Resort signature dining restaurants are trying to bring in more Florida residents with a new special offer. Disney is now offering Florida residents a free appetizer with each adult entree purchased and free valet parking when they enjoy dinner at Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Flying Fish at the Boardwalk, Citricos … Read more
For Orlando’s annual Magical Dining Month, there will several Disney-owned restaurants participating for the first time in 2017. For those unfamiliar with the event… Celebrate Orlando’s amazing culinary scene during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month sponsored by American Express. Beginning August 25 during a special preview week, and continuing through October 1, over 100 Orlando … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced their entertainment lineup at each of the four theme parks to celebrate the 4th of July 2017! Nighttime spectacles will light up each park: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Magic Kingdom Park commemorates the Fourth with brilliant fireworks choreographed to patriotic music. The red, … Read more
New for 2017, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will offer a special cookout-style event with a menu featuring grilled steak, shrimp, and other favorites along with specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Desserts will be served at the end of the evening in the Marina, where guests can enjoy views of Cinderella Castle and the … Read more
Following a short refurbishment, the Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa reopened recently featuring a number of interior changes and a drastically new menu. The restaurant is tucked in the back of the main building, towards the marina area, so many guests are not even aware that it exists. This often … Read more
The Gasparilla Island Grill, despite having just been completely remodeled in late 2012, will be undergoing another multi-month closure soon. Gasparilla Island Grill will be closed October 17th through mid-December 2016. To accommodate guests, Grab ‘N’ Go meals will be available at Mizner’s starting at 7am. Mizner’s will return to its regular menu from 6pm … Read more
At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for a limited time, guests can enjoy the Garden View Lounge while enjoying from a selection of champagne and wine. A limited small plate menu includes items such as caviar, charcuterie, and seafood. This new dining experience will soft open on October 13, 2016. The Garden View Lounge will … Read more
Walt Disney World is once again testing the waters on a resort New Year’s Eve experience this year, this time hosting an event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Starting at 8:00 PM on December 31, 2016, Disney Countdown to Midnight gives Guests like you the opportunity to ring in the New Year at an extraordinary event … Read more
According to Scott Joseph of Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide: Scott Hunnel, the much celebrated chef de cuisine at Victoria & Albert’s restaurant, a position he has held for more than 20 years, has been named executive chef for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. In that position, he will oversee all the hotel’s restaurants, … Read more
Disney World is all about celebrating, so what better place to celebrate a birthday than with Mickey & the gang? There are so many ways to enjoy a birthday at Disney World whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart. Here are just some of my favorites. Let Mickey Know You Are Celebrating If … Read more
Tonight on WDW News Tonight, the Match Game returns, we interview a Disney author, and Tom talks about a hot dog wrapped in a baked potato… WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, former hosts of WDW News Today: The Radio Show, but also features appearances by a number of other … Read more
A new limited time special event is being added to Narcoossee’s every Friday in March, “The Narcoossee’s Wishes Dessert Party at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa”. Guests can enjoy signature desserts and beverages beginning 30 minutes prior to the fireworks and up until 15 minutes after Wishes concludes. The party includes desserts such as … Read more