For those of you who make use of the Disney Dining Plan, you’ll be happy to know that a few new restaurants (mostly at Downtown Disney) are joining the fray in 2012: -Bongos Cuban Cafe Window -Bongos Cuban Cafe -Marketplace Snacks -House of Blues -Paridiso 37 -Portobello -T-REX Cafe -Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney Marketplace … Read more
From Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog: I started my Disney career as a merchandise host on the Walt Disney World College Program in the summer of 1997. I worked in several locations at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island including D-Zerts, a former merchandise store that once contained a “show kitchen.” That is a term we use … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday to attend the soft-opening of Town Square Theater, but believe it or not, there is other stuff going on at the park! Who would have though? Anyway, here are some other newsworthy photos from the Magic Kingdom
The covers for “The Magic, The Memories, and You!” projectors still look out of place…
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited Epcot & the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday and has a number of newsworthy photos from an extremely busy week at the Vacation Kingdom of the World to share with us:
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Sorry we had to hold the remainder of these newsworthy photos until today, but the Haunted Mansion queue story was pretty big and we wanted to make sure everyone saw it. Here, without any further ado, are some photos Taylor took before and after his visit to the Mansion at the Magic Kingdom on Monday:
“Let the Memories Begin!”
WDW News Today’s own Justin Heyman is in WDW this week and will have a full report upon his return, but for now we bring you the new menu at Tortuga Tavern, which replaced El Pirata Y El Perico, across from Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland. The Mexican-themed food remains, as well as the … Read more
From the Disney Parks Blog: Since 1983, the Village Haus Restaurant at Disneyland park has been a great place to grab a bite surrounded by the fun and whimsy of Fantasyland. Recently, the location reopened with a spiffy new look. Today the update will be complete as the Village Haus debuts a new menu. The … Read more
We first reported on the new “gourmet” hamburgers at Walt Disney World last month, but now Disney is giving out official details via the Disney Parks Blog: We love to tell the story of Walt Disney World cuisine being so much more than hot dogs and hamburgers, but when you want a burger, well, you want … Read more
WDWNT’s Jason Diffendal was visiting the Walt Disney World Resort earlier this month and has some news-worthy photos to share with us from during WDWCelebrations‘ Holiday Hoopla:
The Epcot Christmas Tree
The renamed AMC Downtown Disney 24 (Formerly Pleasure Island) debuted a new lobby and refreshment area a few days ago, including gourmet popcorn, Coke Freestyle machines, and a vastly expanded menu: This is only the beginning of changes for the AMC 24. In January, the entrance across from Planet Hollywood will close to be … Read more
From the Disney Parks Blog: Beginning Nov. 26, Wine Country Trattoria will offer a “World of Color” prix fixe menu for lunch, which also includes reserved viewing for Disney’s “World of Color.” Reservations may be made by calling 714-781-DINE. Take a look at the menu below. It looks fantastic to me! Starters Salad: Arugula, Fennel, … Read more
Huge announcement from the Disney Parks Blog today: How about that? New dining, shopping and entertainment experiences are in the works for Downtown Disneyand today we’re sharing a first look at what to expect in the future for the 120-acre complex. Look closely and you’ll see that Pleasure Island will evolve into a vibrant waterfront district called … Read more
It has been a few weeks since we’ve had a phot report on WDW News Today, but WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and took some newsworthy photos, thus ending our photo report drought:
Let’s hop on the monorail…. or not…
WDWNT Reporter Cody Smith covered the media preview and grand opening of the new Hacienda De San Angel table service restaurant and La Cantina De San Angel counter service restaurant at the Mexico pavilion in World Showcase. Here’s what you can expect from Epcot’s latest eateries:
A view of the restaurants from across the lagoon
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited Epcot on Sunday and has a number of newsworthy photos from the park to share with us in a short report:
Kodak is out of the Imagination! pavilion after 28 years, and Disney is now taking the time to remove any Kodak remnants from Imageworks
It would seem that as WDW expands it’s free dining promotion to allow more guests the pleasure of dining at the great restaurants around the resort, changes are being made to keep up with the high demand. For just 14 days in August and 14 days in September-October, Chef Mickey’s restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort … Read more