Disney Springs Announces 2023 Flavors of Florida Culinary Series Featuring Wine Bar George, Gideon’s Bakehouse, and More

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Disney Springs has announced a new culinary series featuring chefs and sommeliers from Disney Springs restaurants appearing during the 2023 Flavors of Florida event. The culinary series will take place this summer at Waterview Park in Disney Springs, where guests can “Learn from the experts at popular Disney Springs dining locations—and get a taste of … Read more

Chef Art Smith To Host Ticketed Meet & Greet with ‘Delicious Disney’ Book Authors

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Next month, you could take part in a meet and greet with the authors of “Delicious Disney: Recipes & Stories From The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Pam Brandon & Marcy Carriker will join Chef Art Smith for the event on November 3. It’s happening at Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming restaurant at Disney Springs. Tickets … Read more

Disney Springs Offering 20% Off Signature Dishes & Snacks on Weekdays at Select Restaurants

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Disney Springs is introducing Weekdays at Disney Springs, a new offering featuring 20% discounts on select menu items at 20 Disney Springs dining locations. Weekdays at Disney Springs is running Monday to Thursday each week through October 29, 2020. Read the full list of offerings announced by Disney Parks Blog below. Blaze Pizza  Enjoy 20% … Read more

PHOTOS: New Outdoor Bar Arrives at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’s Shine Bar & Social at Disney Springs

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It’s about to get even easier to get a drink at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs. A new outdoor bar has been added to the restaurant’s Shine Bar & Social area, reportedly added last night. Guests can get their favorite drinks to go from this location. This replaces the previous outdoor bar, which … Read more

PHOTOS: New Neon Sign Debuts at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’s “Shine Bar & Social” at Disney Springs

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Disney Springs officially reopened to the public on May 20th, and continued opening in phases over time. One restaurant that had a delayed reopening is Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, which reopened on June 17 with a brand-new outdoor bar called Shine Bar & Social. Originally, this new outdoor bar had temporary signage identifying it as … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 7/5/20 (Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Reopens, Huge Weekend Crowds, New Homecomin’ Moonshine Jug, New Masks, and More)

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Welcome to the final day of the long Fourth of July weekend at Disney Springs! As we’ll soon see, crowds came out in full force on this warm summer day, though that didn’t stop us from finding great updates and new items. Let’s head in and see what’s going on. Things started out much like … Read more

PHOTOS: New 32 Ounce Jug of Take-Home Moonshine is Now Available from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs

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One thing that Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is known for is the on-tap moonshine, and now the restaurant has come up with an even easier way for Guests to enjoy with a 32-ounce jug of take home moonshine. Yes, you read that correctly, you can take home a jug of moonshine. Coming in a 32oz … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Reopens with New Social Distancing Guidelines and “Shine Bar + Social” Patio at Disney Springs

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Today marked the grand reopening of Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, one of the last but most highly-anticipated restaurants to do so since the closures caused by COVID-19. It was announced earlier in the week that the restaurant would open its doors today, albeit with a limited menu, so we had to get … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Shine Bar + Social” Sign Installed Ahead of Grand Opening at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs

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A few days ago, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ posted on their official Instagram that the eatery would be reopening on June 17. Well, today is the day, and with that comes a brand-new sign welcoming guests to the restaurant’s all-new patio bar. The “Shine Bar + Social” patio bar was brought to light on the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/14/20 (AristoCrepes Returns, Reopened Stores Close Again, Homecomin’ Shine Bar Completed, and More)

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Greetings from Disney Springs on what turned out to be a very busy day. We experienced food and retail locations reopening, some Disney-owned locations closing after reopening, and everything in between. Let’s get going, there’s a lot to cover. First thing’s first, Disney has again opted not to utilize the virtual queue system for stores … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Come Down at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, Brand-New “Shine Bar + Social” Revealed

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When we finally revisited Disney Springs upon its reopening back on May 20th, we were surprised to see construction walls unexpectedly mounted surrounding Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ restaurant. We then learned what was going on back there was the construction of a brand-new patio bar, or “Shine Bar + Social” to go by its proper … Read more

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs Releases Limited Reopening Menu

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When Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ reopens at Disney Springs on Wednesday, June 17th, the restaurant will welcome guests back with a temporarily limited menu. Luckily, the menu, posted on the restaurant’s website, retains many of its signature dishes, including their classic fried chicken and delicious Hummingbird Cake. As we previously reported, another favorite, the Jasper … Read more

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs Reopening on June 17 with All-New Patio Bar

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Get ready to reunite with some fried chicken, because Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is fixin’ to reopen on June 17th! Early this morning on Instagram, Chef Art posted a short “Welcome Home” video to all his patrons announcing that the southern-style eatery will be reopening its doors at Disney Springs, this coming Wednesday. As a … Read more

Advanced Reservations Now Available for Select Disney Springs Restaurants Through My Disney Experience

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With more shops and restaurants reopening, Disney Springs quietly took another step towards normalcy overnight. Added to the advisories on Walt Disney World’s website was this statement: “Select dining locations at Disney Springs are currently accepting reservations.” Previously, all reservations for Disney Springs restaurants were cancelled through the month of June, but six restaurants are … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/23/20 (Volcom Dressing Rooms Closed, Wolfgang Puck Outdoor Seating, Memorial Day Bath Bombs)

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Good morning from another quiet day at Disney Springs. Today, we took a look at some of the latest developments inside the shopping district during Phase 1 reopening. As has been the situation all week, Orange Garage remains the only parking structure opening early in the morning, with only the eastbound entrance available to guests. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/21/20 (No Crowds, Social Distancing Markers, Construction Updates)

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Good morning from an absolutely empty Disney Springs. Today, we walked through the shopping district’s second day of operations after Phase 1 reopening began. Just like day one, temperature screening checkpoints were in place for all guests and cast members arriving. Unlike yesterday’s reopening, the crowds were nonexistent throughout the day. Disney Springs security were … Read more