WDWNT Daily Recap (8/7/21): shopDisney Halloween Collection, Saratoga Springs Grand Villa Tour, Haunted Mansion Loungefly Backpack, “it’s a small world” Gets Additional Colorful Paint, and More

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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, August 7, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: The Wave Entrance Entirely Removed as Refurbishment Continues in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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The rooms, lobby, and The Wave restaurant of Disney’s Contemporary Resort are all being refurbished as the hotel receives “The Incredibles” theming. Construction walls now block the lobby, where The Wave signage has been removed. We checked the entire building for more construction zones today. Inside, the balconies are still covered in scrim, so construction … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Block Lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort During Refurbishment

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Construction walls now surround and block from view the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which is closed for refurbishment. The elevators, escalators, restrooms, and walkways to bus transportation and the Convention Center remain open. The front desk is available on the second floor. The refurbishment is set to be complete in late September and will … Read more

Disney Confirms Reimagining of The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Though exact details have not been announced, Disney has confirmed that The Wave… of American Flavors in Disney’s Contemporary Resort will receive a “reimagined dining experience.” This comes alongside the first look inside Disneys Contemporary Resort’s new Incredibles-themed rooms. In 2019, we first heard rumors about The Wave becoming an Incredibles-themed steakhouse, so this idea … Read more

REVIEW: New Harvest Punch, Witches Brew, and Wild Apple Mule Bring Fall Flavors to The Wave… at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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In case all the decorations and specialty food items haven’t clued you in, fall has very much arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort, and The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is getting in on the seasonal fun with a trio of new cocktails! The Harvest Punch, Wild Apple Mule, and Witches … Read more

REVIEW: Lunch at The Wave… of American Flavors at Contemporary Resort

We love The Wave… of American Flavors. It’s a table service restaurant on the first floor of the Contemporary Resort that specializes in locally-sourced and seasonal foods. Known simply as ‘The Wave’, we’ve long been fans of their breakfast buffet which features Tillamook Cheddar Cheese grits and their famous sweet potato pancakes. While we often … Read more

Select Walt Disney World Restaurants Removed From OpenTable

Back in December 2017, we reported that you could make reservations at select Walt Disney World restaurants via the OpenTable website and app. As of today, select restaurants at Walt Disney World have removed the ability to book via OpenTable. We say select because some locations like Flying Fish and Artist Point still have plenty of times available … Read more

UPDATE: Disney World Restaurant Reservations Now Live on OpenTable

Yesterday we shared with you a rumor that Disney-owned restaurants might be available for reservations on OpenTable. Well, today a number of different Disney-owned restaurants at Walt Disney World are now on OpenTable. It should be noted that OpenTable does not require a credit card guarantee, so this is a big change from the current Disney … Read more

The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Introduces Popular Bottomless Mimosas, Imminent Price Increase

The Wave at Disney's Contemporary Resort Introduces Popular Bottomless Mimosas, Imminent Price Increase

The Wave of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort began offering “All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Mimosa” bottomless mimosas a few weeks ago, and since they have, the restaurant has been much busier than usual. The current price on the breakfast (7:30AM-11:00AM) menu is $16.00 for the endless drink alone, but will be raised soon to $18.00.  The mimosa is a … Read more

Disney Introducing Monorail Resort Restaurant-Hopping Experience, “Highway in the Sky Dine Around”

Walt Disney World has just announced a new dinner experience that will involve monorail hotel hopping and much more around the “Monorail Resorts” near the Magic Kingdom: Join us for a progressive dinner unlike any other—with sumptuous offerings at 3 Disney Resort hotels. Your Dine Around adventure begins at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, where you’ll check … Read more