BREAKING: Flying Fish and Jiko Reopening Dates Announced

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Walt Disney World has announced that Flying Fish on Disney’s BoardWalk will reopen on January 27, and Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will reopen on February 17. Read more information below. The chefs from Flying Fish over at Disney’s BoardWalk are ready to welcome you back on January 27 with their signature seafood … Read more

REVIEW: New “The Lion King – Circle of Life” Menu and Live Entertainment at Jiko in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko transports you to the heart of Africa with its vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens, and a delicious blend of traditional African wines and cuisine, making it the perfect place for an intimate night out with friends or family. In an effort to bring life to this sometimes-overlooked signature … Read more

Jiko, Boatwright’s, Grand Floridian Cafe, and More Disney Restaurants Join Discounted Magical Dining Month Event

Jiko, Boatwright's, Grand Floridian Cafe, and More Disney Restaurants Join Discounted Magical Dining Month Event

For Orlando’s annual Magical Dining Month, there will several Disney-owned restaurants participating for the first time in 2017. For those unfamiliar with the event… Celebrate Orlando’s amazing culinary scene during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month sponsored by American Express. Beginning August 25 during a special preview week, and continuing through October 1, over 100 Orlando … Read more

Jiko at Disney’s Kingdom Lodge Overhauls Menu

Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom lodge now features a new menu, as well as new chefs. Chef Daniel Sicilia and Pastry Chef Michael Craig recently were brought onto the team about 6 months ago. With them now firmly on board, they have created a brand new menu for this luxurious 4.6 star African … Read more

Some Culinary News from the World

While we anxiously await the return of Tom Corless, here’s some news for fans of Jiko and the California Grill from Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide blog: Brian Piasecki has left Jiko The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to take the top spot at the California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The spot … Read more