Tiana’s Palace Now Open at Disneyland Park, Princess Tiana Debuts New Costume

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The new Tiana’s Palace Restaurant has officially opened to guests in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park — and Princess Tiana was there to celebrate in a brand-new outfit. Tiana’s Palace Entrance Tiana’s Palace is a re-theme of the former French Market Restaurant, which closed permanently back in February of this year. The entrance is … Read more

PHOTOS: Mint Julep Bar Reopens With New Lanterns Ahead of Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland

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Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland has reopened after an over six-month closure. The bar was closed while the attached French Market Restaurant was transformed into Tiana’s Palace. Mint Julep Bar remains relatively unchanged, although it has been repainted with new lanterns hanging over it. Mint Julep Bar Mint Julep Bar is around the back of … Read more

PHOTOS: Riverboat Smokestacks Installed Atop Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland

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Crews have installed riverboat elements atop Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Palace is a reimagining of French Market Restaurant inspired by Tiana’s restaurant as seen at the end of “The Princess and the Frog.” French Market Restaurant closed permanently in February. Animators partially based Tiana’s Palace on … Read more

PHOTOS: Tiana’s Palace Logo Added to Restaurant Façade at Disneyland

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We’re almost there! Tiana’s Palace is getting closer and closer to completion, as a new finishing touch has appeared at what used to be French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Tiana’s Palace Painted Sign Appears French Market Restaurant first closed for good in February of this year to become Tiana’s Palace. Scrim … Read more

Scrim Comes Down in New Orleans Square, Revealing Updated Tiana’s Palace Façade at Disneyland

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Most of the scrim has come down from around what used to be the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square, revealing the refreshed exterior for Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland. Tiana’s Palace Construction French Market Restaurant closed permanently in February to become Tiana’s Palace and scrim went up around the building in April. The façade … Read more

French Market Restaurant Surrounded by Scrim for Tiana’s Palace Transformation at Disneyland

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French Market Restaurant at Disneyland is remains completely surrounded by scaffolding and scrim as it is turned into Tiana’s Palace. Disney Imagineers are partnering with Disney Animation artists from “The Princess and the Frog” to bring Tiana’s Palace to life. The film’s designers took inspiration from the exterior of the original French Market Restaurant in … Read more

Florida Man Gets Drunk at Disney Springs and Warns Police That They ‘Better Hope He Is Never Their Nurse,’ ‘Return of the Jedi’ Returning to Theaters, & More: Daily Recap (4/8/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, April 8, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

French Market Restaurant Sign Removed During Tiana’s Palace Construction at Disneyland

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Scaffolding completely surrounds what was once French Market Restaurant, which is now closed to become Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Palace Construction French Market Restaurant closed in March to be transformed into Tiana’s Palace from “The Princess and the Frog.” Construction began quickly, though we don’t expect significant changes to the restaurant’s exterior. Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Underway on Tiana’s Palace at New Orleans Square in Disneyland

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Construction is underway at Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant themed to “The Princess and the Frog” over in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. French Market Restaurant closed in February to be turned into Tiana’s Palace. Tiana’s Palace Construction We stopped by to get a sneak peek at the construction. Much of the exterior of the … Read more

Mickey Beignets and Mint Juleps Moving to Royal Street Veranda at Disneyland

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Mint Julep Bar and French Market Restaurant will be closed starting tomorrow, February 17, for the latter to become Tiana’s Palace. Mint Julep Bar will reopen as-is after the refurbishment is done, but during the closure, Mickey beignets and mint juleps will be available at Royal Street Veranda. The Mickey beignets 3-pack ($4.99) and New … Read more

BREAKING: Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Opening at Disneyland This Year

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Disney has announced that the French Market Restaurant in Disneyland will close to become Tiana’s Palace later this year. The restaurant was announced last year. French Market Restaurant and Mint Julep Bar will be closed beginning February 17, 2023. The restaurant will reopen as Tiana’s Palace later in 2023. Mint Julep Bar will also reopen, … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Confirms Purchase of Unfinished Ship, Florida Man Chugs Beer & Fights Police on Skyliner, Annual Passholders Golden Tapstiles at Magic Kingdom, & More :Daily Recap (11/16/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: This Halloween Cake is a Sweet Spooky Treat at Disneyland

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As new Halloween-themed treats start appearing in Disney Parks, we are making the rounds to taste them and give you our review. So let’s try this all-new Halloween Cake from French Market Restaurant in Disneyland Park! Halloween Cake — $6.99 This is a purple-colored vanilla sponge cake, with raspberry mousse, fresh raspberries and candied cocoa … Read more

REVIEW: Incredible Rum-Flavored Pirate P-arrr-fait From French Market at Disneyland

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The French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland is serving up a new parfait: a pirate p-arrr-fait, that is. Pirate P-arrr-fait – $7.99 Vanilla rum-flavored baba, vanilla-pineapple compote, rum-flavored mousse, and assorted decorations This was absolutely delicious. Rum baba is a dish we had never tried before and we are hooked. It’s almost … Read more

Construction Walls Blocking Sidewalk Removed From New Orleans Square at Disneyland

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The construction walls that previously partially blocked a sidewalk of New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park have been removed. The walkway has fully opened up once more. There are still construction walls further down the street, in front of the Blue Bayou Restaurant and Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie. Although construction walls no longer block Port Royal … Read more

Character Hugs, Earth Day Prep, and Beautiful Weather: Disneyland Resort Photo Report 4/19/22

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to check out everything that’s new in the parks, and we want you to come along for the ride. So join us as we take in the sights at both parks of the Disneyland Resort. At the security entrance in the Mickey … Read more