On Sunday, January 21 both Disney Springs in Florida and Downtown Disney in California will be prematurely celebrating National Polka Dot day with all things Minnie Mouse. The celebration actually begins now at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on both coasts, where guests can now choose a mini-makeover option that includes a polka dot tutu, t-shirt with … Read more
Thanks to NearMap, we have a new aerial look at the construction of the two new, massive themed lands coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. We begin with Toy Story Land, set to open this Summer… To the left and bottom, we see Slinky Dog Dash, above it on the … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for a look at what’s new (mostly merchandise) around the park… Welcome to the Merchant Kingdom! The 2018 limited release MagicBand for sale. The seven Dwarfs brown MagicBand is also now available. Some cute new comic strip style mugs were just released. They retail at … Read more
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante opened at Disney Springs on January 4th, 2018, so we made the trip out that evening to check out how the new Italian restaurant would fare. With the Patina group we expected a really solid meal knowing their Italian restaurants in Epcot, Via Napoli and Tutto Italia, are both very good. … Read more
Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park all week long from January 12th to February 19th, 2018. This review will cover the festival-exclusive item at the Refreshment Outpost. Within the past few weeks the name and theme of the Refreshment COOLPost was changed … Read more
Over the weekend during the premiere of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the Refreshment Port near Canada added two new menu items. Fans of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Le Cellier Restaurant will be pleasantly surprised to see the famous Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup on the menu. The two new … Read more
Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are getting exclusive deals and discounts during 2018 at various shops, restaurants, and hotels throughout both Disney Springs and Downtown Disney, as well as shopDisney retail stores and online. To take advantage of these deals, simply show your D23 Membership Card, or use the provided online code … Read more
Return trips to your favorite places at Walt Disney World are always fun. Whether it’s an attraction or a restaurant, it’s sure to bring back good memories and continue ongoing traditions. Geyser Point at Wilderness Lodge has continuously been a bar and lounge we’ve gone back to visit throughout the year, certainly numerous times since … Read more
A few nights ago, The Edison at Disney Springs (located across the path from STK Orlando in The Landing) soft opened to guests for dinner, so we decided to stop by and try it out. For those unaware of the venue, here’s a brief description from the Disney World website: Experience a clever tribute to … Read more
Our first photo report of 2018 brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios… Welcome to Hollywood Work on the new parking entrance for the park continues… A new, bright yellow tram has appeared in the parking lot. Even a dreary, overcast day can seem bright with a little Streetmosphere. The AT-AT popcorn buckets are available any … Read more
The 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts is coming soon! Starting January 12th and going until February 19th, experience all sorts of amazing food, entertainment, and of course … art! Eating is a very important part of this Festival so get your appetite ready and check out these menus! The Deconstructed Dish Food: Atypical … Read more
The long delayed restaurant and nightclub, The Edison at Disney Springs, opened to the public for a $150 ticketed event on New Year’s Eve 2017, and our own Nick LoCicero was there to check it out. A giant clock is on display when guests enter. I never thought I would see quite that much cleavage … Read more
2018 looks to be a promising year for Disney Parks, which is surprising given it is the calm before the storm which is 2019. With so many new attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options on the way, we are listing the seven (yeah, seven…) things that have us most excited for the new year. Paint the … Read more
As 2017 comes to a close, we look back at some of the greatest moments in Disney Parks this year. From new restaurants and attractions, to festivals and more, 2017 added so much to the Disney Parks we love. So, in no particular order, here are the seven (yeah,…. seven) best things from 2017 (in our … Read more
Late last month, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel released an exclusive holiday-themed mug. Since then, many have been wondering when Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would get holiday mugs. Well, now we know the reason for the delay… Pirates hijacked our mug delivery, so Trader Sam had … Read more
Pizza Ponte at Disney Springs is now open, the first of Patina Restaurant Group’s three food and beverage venues within the Edison complex to open its doors. The other two Maria and Enzo’s establishments – Maria and Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway – as well as the Edison, are all expected to open by month’s end. The fast-casual … Read more
