The new quiet pool at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort opened recently, and with it came a new pool bar: The Oasis. In addition to a bar area, the Oasis also has a food service window to offer guests a counter service option as well. The food menu is the same at both, but alcoholic and … Read more
Fulton’s Crab House will open a new concept this fall called “Paddlefish”. The re-imagined restaurant will welcome guests with a bow to stern update including interiors reflecting the crisp luxury of modern yachting, and new spaces include a lushly appointed rooftop lounge overlooking Disney Springs, outdoor waterfront bar featuring a “build your own” fish boil … Read more
Since the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen restaurant opened at the Magic Kingdom last December, it has been a point of much controversy. Many applauded the diverse menu, a great departure from other eateries around the park. However, a lot of guests have taken a seat at the restaurant only to find a menu … Read more
I visited the Magic Kingdom on a few evenings this week and found a few newsworthy items to share, so let’s take a look around the park (and a nearby resort): Starting at the Grand Floridian, the carpet in the lobby was replaced recently While there isn’t as much resort specific merchandise here as there … Read more
I took a quick stroll through Epcot, the Boardwalk and the Yacht and Beach Club earlier this week and have some newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting: The Circle of Life is still closed until April 22nd Not sure that it actually counts as anyhting new for … Read more
Tiffins, the newest restaurant in the Discovery Island area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, opens Memorial Day weekend, and the Disney chefs have been hard at work to create inventive dishes inspired by the world travels of the park’s creators. From the familiar to something new, the menu offers something for everyone – from a berbere-spiced … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen and myself both visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week and have some newsworthy photos compiled to share with you from our two separate visits: Fantasmic! has replaced Lights, Motors, Action! on the road entrance signage, while the Frozen sign has seen better days… Reel Vogue now has a large selection of … Read more
Amorette’s Patisserie, a new shop opening in the Town Center of Disney Springs on May 15th, showcases the work of Walt Disney World Resort pastry chefs in a whole new way. Just like many of the new areas coming to Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie also has an elaborate backstory. Established as one of the first … Read more
I visited Disney Springs earlier this week and there was plenty of new items to see, so let’s take a look at what has changed in our latest photo report: The Town Center will open in phases beginning May 15th Work continues on the new bus loop The Coca-Cola Store is coming along nicely A … Read more
I visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Sunday to see what was new and exciting regarding all of the ongoing projects in the park, here’s what I found: Welcome to Hollywood Studios Where the park map almost fits on one panel! Additional signage around the park to help guests find their way through the construction Pizza … Read more
For as long as I can remember, Oasis Canteen at Hollywood Studios has served funnel cakes. Suddenly last week, they debuted an all-new menu with chicken nuggets. Not only are regular chicken nuggets offered either in an adult or kids meal, but there are also sweet chili-glazed chicken breast nuggets. I of course had to … 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
I made a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the weekend and took some newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting in the park: A lot of guests are actually paying the $15 up-charge for Premium Parking at Animal Kingdom Meanwhile, the non-Disney/charter bus stop is finally nearing … Read more
I had been hearing good things about Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom since they had reopened from a lengthy refurbishment a few weeks ago. Someone had told me that the pizzas were different now, not the practically inedible, circular, heartburn-inducing death-discs that they had been at WDW counter service restaurants since the dawn of recorded time. … Read more
A re-imagined take on the turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor is set to open this spring at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas. Ample Hills Creamery, a Brooklyn-based company known for their creative approach to all things ice cream, will open its first location outside of New York City at Walt Disney World. The new creamery will … Read more
Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we continue to push the envelope with an entire evening of giving thanks to Shanghai Disneyland, and you can even win a Disney Parks Variant Cover Haunted Mansion comic book! WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, former hosts of WDW News Today: The Radio Show, … Read more
