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
Dining packages for 2016 Candlelight Processional are now on sale and Disney has announced most of the narrator lineup for 2016. Celebrity narrators this year include some returning favorites like contemporary Christian music singer Steven Curtis Chapman, actors Whoopi Goldberg and Neil Patrick Harris and newcomers like legendary baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr. Here’s the … Read more
For the very first time, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival experience is expanding to some of the Walt Disney World Resort. Here are the new add-on experiences for 2016: “Brunch with a Twist at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa” — a sumptuous 5-star, 5-course meal prepared by the resort’s award-winning chefs “The … Read more
With the opening of the Royal Sommerhus and Frozen Ever After at 9am, guests will now find the nearby Kringla Bakery og Cafe in the Norway pavilion open early in the morning as well. With the new extended hours and the extra attention, the classic Epcot bakery has received a number of new menu items, … Read more
Well, I thought I would never see the day, but Walt Disney World is indeed introducing a refillable popcorn bucket offer… As part of a limited time offering, guests at Walt Disney World’s theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and ESPN Wide World of Sports may purchase a refillable souvenir popcorn bucket for $10 and … Read more
With the opening of Frozen Ever After approaching, the Mexico and Norway pavilion have been testing out their new 9AM opening time with some new breakfast options. Over in Mexico, La Cantina de San Angel now opens with the park and offers four breakfast plates (and no margaritas before 11am, before you even ask me): … Read more
Beginning July 11th, 2016, Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory food court at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter will be closed to undergo a significant remodeling. While the work is being done, guests may go to Scat Cat’s Lounge for jambalaya, gumbo, po-boy sandwiches, other hot and cold entrees, as well as the famous beignets. A … Read more
Rumors have been swirling for weeks that a major menu change is coming to the Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. On top of that, Disney suddenly began accepting advance dining reservation up to 180 days out for the restaurant just last week in an effort to draw in more guests. … Read more
The Daily Poutine opened on the border of the Marketplace and Town Center of Disney Springs back on May 15th, 2016. The stand serves traditional poutine (which are large french fries with cheese and gravy), as well as some interesting new takes on the Canadian favorite. You may be asking yourself now, “Tom, you seem … Read more
Beginning May 21st, Trail’s End at Fort Wilderness began offering a weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 7:30AM until 2:00PM. This brunch features the usual breakfast buffet plus some additions. Here’s the menu as Disney announced it: Hot Foods Scrambled Eggs Bacon Sausage Hash brown potatoes Canadian Bacon Benedict Pasta (Veg-pesto) Mix Vegetables Fried … Read more
With the Skipper Canteen recently abolishing long term plans to only be available for walk-up guests or same day reservations, it seems Plaza Restaurant will now be adopting the model. While existing ADRs will be honored, future reservations can only be made for one hour a day, between 11:00AM and 12:00PM in the afternoon. Otherwise, … 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
I took a quick trip to Epcot last night to see what was new around the park, so mlet’s see what I found in our latest photo report: New Epcot kid’s shirt Pluto recently took Daisy’s place in World Showcase Rose and Crown in the U.K. has more merchandise than most Walt Disney World attractions… … Read more
Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we go “Ghostbusting” through Walt Disney World, we review some new restaurants, and we play “Disney Springs or Orlando Premium Outlets?”… 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 WDWNT … Read more
Tiffins, the very first signature restaurant ever inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park opened recently, and rather then rush to a review, I decided to take a few visits here before summing up my thoughts on it. Of course, I did already present a review of the attached Nomad Lounge which you should check out, … Read more
Starting tomorrow, reservations can be made for a three-course lunch at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant which will include reserved viewing for the Main Street Electrical Parade, right in front of the flagpole on Main Street U.S.A. The dining package includes your choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and a beverage. Cost is $45 for adults, $17 … Read more