FountainView at Epcot re-opened yesterday after several months of remodeling for the Starbucks takeover. Let’s take a look at this new location: The exterior keeps the round shape, but looks very different At night, the signage is a different color depending on where you are looking at it from Yes, there is a big Starbucks … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort on Thursday and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The food court at All-Star Sports is closed for major renovations through December You can catch a shuttle to the other All-Stars while this is going … Read more
Disney’s Contemporary Resort announces the Grand Re-Opening date for the California Grill – September 9th! Guests will be able to call for reservations starting August 26th. The California Grill’s metamorphosis comes with a new look for the dining room, complete with a modern California design and a decor with fresh colors of oranges and yellows. … Read more
Most people think of knockwurst and sauerkraut at the mention of “German food,” but with a nod to healthier eating, Chef Wade Camerer at the Biergarten Restaurant has introduced a few new flavors for this Autumn season. Starting September 1st, the Germany Pavilion will be featuring bright seasonal vegetables and fruits, soups and has added … Read more
Foodie fans of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival know how important it is to call ahead for spots at the first-class events during the festival. With even more new events and cuisines to try this year, including a Parisian breakfast, a Scottish part and a Hibachi dinner, it will be even more crucial to … Read more
Starting July 28th through August 4th, the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are offering up some monstrously-sweet treats for part of their “Limited Time Magic.” With two scoops of delicious mint chip ice cream, gooey hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, candy eyeball and horns in a crunchy waffle … Read more
Parting is such sweet sorrow, but the California Grill’s grand reopening will be much sweeter! Guests have been missing the California Grill for months now, but the re-opening date is close approaching (rumored to be around August 25th). Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes gave a preview of a few of the new desserts for the California Grill … Read more
Since MyMagic+ and MagicBands were announced (and even when they were just rumored), many of us have wondered exactly how they would work in every aspect of a Walt Disney World vacation. Over the last few months, we have seen the system operate with FastPass+ for attractions, order ahead dining at counter service locations, and … Read more
It’s difficult to be thinking about the Holiday Season now, during the heat of the Summer, but the Walt Disney World Resorts are now booking Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages for 11/29/13 – 12/30/13! The Candlelight Processional show is a stunning reading of the Christmas story, presented by a Celebrity Narrator, accompanied by a choir … Read more
The Disneyland Resort (and the Magic Kingdom) has something tasty and refreshing planned to commemorate the launch of the Lone Ranger on July 3rd. A root beer slush in a cool Lone Ranger souvenir boot is just a little reminder of the July 3 premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lone Ranger” American action-adventure western … Read more
2013 Disney Dining Plan: Finding the Value by Ron D’Anna There appears to be little about Walt Disney World that is as rationally and hotly debated as the Disney Dining Plan (“DDP”). Convenience, value, amount of food, access to reservations, and the food quality are all aspects that are questioned constantly on innumerable podcasts, blogs, … Read more
The Disneyland Resort has posted operating hours for entertainment, restaurants, food carts and merchandise stores at Downtown Disney. In addition to both California Adventure and Disneyland, Downtown Disney will be open, and some locations will continue operating all night. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks aren’t the only places to have a monstrous time during … Read more
I can’t wait for the upcoming all-night party that will kick off a Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks on May 24, 2013. I had a blast at last year’s 24-hour party with my fiancée, so I imagine this one will be even more “eye-mazing!” As part of Limited Time Magic, Disney Theme Park Merchandise has created some commemorative items featuring Mike Wazowski … Read more
Unique food, treats and snacks are being added to many locations around the Disneyland Resort for the Monstrous all-nighter event and Disney is sharing a few of these items to whet our appetite. Of course the Disney chefs had to get in on the Memorial Day weekend fun to kick off a Monstrous Summer at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney … Read more
Disney confirmed the addition of a waterside restaurant to the Morocco pavilion at Epcot earlier today. The restaurant will be called Spice Road Table and will have both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant will open later this year and will feature various small plates and refreshments inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean. Disney has … Read more
Things have been so crazy around here at WDW News Today lately that we’ve had some minor news stories slip through the cracks. In an effort to get you up to speed on some of the stories we haven’t covered on the site lately, here are newsworthy photos from myself and Dirk Wallen taken earlier … Read more
