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REVIEW: Great Drinks, Good Appetizers, Terrible Entrees, and $15,000 Pasta Disappointments from Topolino’s Terrace Dinner at Disney’s Riviera Resort

December 19, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Topolino is the Italian name for Mickey Mouse, and the new, signature table-service restaurant perched on the rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort is aptly named Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera. We spent opening night here to take in some views, watch some fireworks, and eat half our weight in pasta, steak, and seafood. … Read more

REVIEW: New Takumi-Tei Signature Restaurant in Japan at Epcot is Disney World’s Most-Overpriced, Despite Amazing Service

July 11, 2019July 6, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

If you’ve ever tuned in on social media during any one of our #WDWNTokyo streaks, you probably know we’re big fans of Japan, home to Tokyo Disneyland, Gelatoni, and some of the cutest, most delicious food we’ve ever had. The Japan pavilion at Epcot has always been a mainstay of World Showcase dining, and ever … Read more

PHOTOS: Omakase Tasting Menu Revealed for Takumi-Tei Signature Restaurant at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot, Opens Today

July 5, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

If you’ve ever tuned in on social media during any one of our #WDWNTokyo streaks, you probably know we’re big fans of Japan, home to Tokyo Disneyland, Gelatoni, and some of the cutest, most delicious food we’ve ever had. The Japan Pavilion at Epcot has always been a mainstay of World Showcase dining, and ever … Read more

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

July 2, 2019 Tom Corless

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

Character Breakfast Lineup Revealed, Dinner Reservations Now Available for Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Topolino is the Italian name for Mickey Mouse, and it’s also the name of the new, signature table-service restaurant coming to the rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort when it opens in December. Best of all, reservations officially open for the restaurant today! Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast and Signature Dining Families looking to start their morning … Read more

Takumi-Tei in Japan Pavilion at Epcot Will Be Second Epcot Restaurant to Have a Dress Code

June 5, 2019 Matthew Soberman

Takumi-Tei Artist Rendering Japan Pavilion Epcot

Ahead of its opening this summer at Epcot’s Japan pavilion, the restaurant page for Takumi-Tei is now available at the Walt Disney World website, revealing some more details about this new signature restaurant. Perhaps the most important detail is that it will be only the second in-park signature dining restaurant to have a dress code, … Read more

PHOTOS: Trees Planted, Stone Landscaping Added at Upcoming Takumi-Tei Signature Restaurant in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

May 31, 2019 Henry Taylor

There’s a brand-new signature restaurant headed to Epcot’s Japan pavilion this summer, and it looks like it’s going to look pretty, well, pretty! Landscaping work for just outside the restaurant finally started this last week, and if it’s anything like the rest of the pavilion, it’s sure to be gorgeous. From the main pathway, those with … Read more

BREAKING: Takumi-Tei Signature Restaurant Set To Open This Summer at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Calling all world travelers! Disney has just announced the name and opening date of the upcoming Signature Restaurant at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion. Takumi-Tei, set to open this Summer, will provide guests a signature dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan.Guests can enjoy a special Chef’s Table dining experience in the Water Room.The restaurant … Read more

PHOTOS: Entrance Awning Structure Installed for New Japan Restaurant at Epcot

February 19, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

japan signature restaurant construction update february 2019 epcot

We’ve been chronicling the progress of the Japan Pavilion’s up-and-coming signature dining restaurant ever since it was announced. Work has been seemingly slow on the project, but it appears that a metal awning structure has gone up over the entrance area recently, which is definitely a step forward. How do you say “That’s progress, dear.” … Read more

REVIEW: New Tiffins Entrees (Fort McCoy Beef Tenderloin, Shrimp and Grits) at Animal Kingdom Among the Very Best at Walt Disney World

March 4, 2019September 26, 2018 Tom Corless

Tiffins, the signature restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, rotates their menu A LOT. Despite only having reviewed the initial offerings for lunch and dinner on this site, we never seem to get around to writing a new review because when we go to write it, the menu flips yet again. We go to … Read more

BREAKING: Japan Pavilion at Epcot to Add Signature Seafood & Steakhouse Restaurant

January 19, 2018 Tom Corless

As part of the ongoing expansion of Epcot, the Japan pavilion will be adding a 3rd table service restaurant, a signature seafood and steakhouse establishment that has yet to be named. The restaurant will reside on the first floor of the shopping/dining complex, taking over space utilized for some of the Mitsukoshi store, merchandise storage, … Read more