Jaleo Archives

Summer House on the Lake & More Disney World Restaurants Participating in 2024 ‘Magical Dining’ Deals

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

People standing in front of Summer House on the Lake restaurant on a cloudy day, admiring its white exterior and the teal awning gracefully draped over the entrance.

Several Walt Disney World Resort restaurants are participating in this year’s Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health. Walt Disney World Restaurants Participating in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is an annual six-week event where restaurants offer three-course, prix-fixe dinners at discounted prices. This year, the Magical Dining menus are available … Read more

Jaleo Offering ‘Dreams That Soar’ Tasting Experience at Disney Springs

June 1, 2024May 31, 2024

Jaleo by José Andrés in Disney Springs is offering a “Dreams that Soar” tasting experience, including a special tasting menu and a view of the new drone show. ‘Dreams That Soar’ Tasting Experience The experience is $79 per person. Head Chef Kris Anderson designed the tasting menu. The menu includes: The separately ticketed viewing area … Read more

Disney Overbooks Christmas Parade Lightning Lane, Select 50th Anniversary Food & Drinks Being Discontinued, Disneyland Paris May Re-Close, and More: Daily Recap (12/22/21)

December 22, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Jaleo by José Andrés Adds New Tapas, Prix Fixe Courses, & More at Disney Springs

December 22, 2021

We’ve made no secret in the past of our love for Jaleo by José Andrés at Disney Springs, so it makes us very happy to see that Chef José has been hard at work to add more delicious offerings to the menu. There’s a couple of new prix fixe courses along with new tapas in … Read more

PHOTOS: Jaleo by José Andrés Reopens With New Social Distancing Measures at Disney Springs

August 20, 2020

We learned earlier today that Jaleo by José Andrés would be reopening at Disney Springs, so we had to go check them out. The restaurant is currently showing hours from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Thursdays through Saturdays, and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sundays. Outside, the restaurant has the standard brown social distancing … Read more

Jaleo at Disney Springs Donates Meals to Healthcare Workers, First Responders, and Orlando-Area Residents; Seafood and Vegetarian Paella Recipes Revealed!

April 30, 2020

While it remains closed to the public, crew members at Jaleo at Disney Springs have put their skills to good use by making thousands of meals for those who serve the community and those in need. In Jaleo’s latest newsletter, the restaurant highlighted their charitable efforts: “Since the start of April, more than 5,000 meals … Read more

Jaleo by Jose Andres Launches New Employee Support Fund In Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures; Discount Gift Cards Now Available For Disney Springs Location

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020

First, he brought world-class Spanish tapas to Disney Springs. Then, he played a key role in assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in Abaco and the Grand Bahamas islands. Chef Jose Andres’ humanitarian efforts, with the establishment of the World Central Kitchen and beyond, makes us proud to support Jaleo and eat delicious croquetas … Read more

New “Almuerzo Rápido” Prix Fixe $25 Weekday Lunch Now Available at Jaleo in Disney Springs

August 6, 2019

If you’re on a budget and looking to try the best of Jaleo’s menu, look no further than the new Almuerzo Rápido (literally: quick lunch). It’s lunch in an hour, the José way! And at just $25 per person, you get to pick from a selection of appetizers, salads, mains, and desserts for a filling, … Read more

Sangria Festival Happy Hour Coming to Jaleo in Disney Springs

July 23, 2019

Happy Hour fans can rejoice because Sangria Hour is coming July 29, 2019, to Jaleo in Disney Springs. Sangria Hour will occur 7 days a week at Jaleo’s Matador Bar and will feature drink and tapas specials. Sangria Hour Beverage Specials ($6): Draught Beer Draft Wine (White and Red) Sangria Roja Sangria Hour Tapas Specials: … Read more

Special “Teacher Appreciation Rates” Offer Returns at Seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels This Summer

May 21, 2019

Disney Springs resort area hotels Hilton.

The seven Disney Springs Resort Area hotels are once again offering special rates as part of their “Teacher Appreciation” offer this summer. The offer is available for teachers and support staff in both The United States and Canada, and includes everyone from preschool teachers to college professors, and everyone in between. The dates for this … Read more

Jaleo by José Andrés Now Open For Lunch at Disney Springs

April 1, 2019

Jaleo at Disney Springs recently opened with much fanfare and we made our way out there to try their amazing Spanish cuisine (served with a side of whimsy). Their quick service location, Pepe, is also open. But what if you get a craving for paella or croquetas in the middle of the day? At the … Read more

REVIEW: Jaleo Reigns Supreme as the New Crown Jewel of Spanish Cuisine at Disney Springs

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Somewhere in between tapas and dessert, several diners at this reviewer’s table started to ponder – had there been a truly bad dish? Nothing could really come to mind. Sure, some were more enjoyed than others, but bad? Not really. This lead to the real question – was Jaleo by José Andrés truly killing it … Read more

REVIEW: Pepe by José Andrés Brings Spanish Street Food to Disney Springs

March 18, 2019March 17, 2019

As bloggers, it is our duty to anxiously await the opening of every Disney restaurant, and Pepe by José Andrés is no exception. The restaurant is located on the front corner adjacent to the Jaleo entrance, and it’s the first brick and mortar location of the chef’s wildly popular Spanish food truck, which has been … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 3/15/19 (Jaleo Nears Opening Day, Limited Edition Pins, Lego Display Upgrades, ETC.)

March 15, 2019

It was a beautiful morning, so we decided to take a stroll around Disney Springs and check out what new things we could find. We spotted these new “I’m here for the food” shirts in World of Disney for $34.99. The new “Disney Disguises” limited edition mystery pin set was released. Each box contains 2 pins … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 3/9/19 (Jaleo Walls, “Most Magical Place on Earth” Merchandise, St. Patrick’s Day Treats, ETC.)

March 9, 2019

It’s hard to believe we’re so far into 2019 already. Of course, we’re excited about all the new things coming to Disney Springs this year, so we’ve been keeping a close eye on all the progress. Jaleo by Jose Andres finally has some noteworthy changes. Some of the construction walls have started to come down. … Read more

Jaleo Set to Open at Disney Springs Sometime in March

February 23, 2019

Jaleo, the highly anticipated restaurant by chef Jose Andres, has been expected for a while. After a long run of delays, WDWNT has learned that the restaurant will finally open in Disney Springs sometime next month. The exact date has yet to be determined. Jaleo was previously announced to open in Winter 2019 after originally … Read more