Via Napoli Archives

Former EPCOT Cast Members Suing Disney & Patina For Being Replaced With Italian Cultural Representatives

November 30, 2023

Two American former Walt Disney World Cast Members are suing Disney and Patina Restaurant Group after they were allegedly fired to be replaced with Italian Cast Members at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT. Former EPCOT Cast Members Suing Disney, Patina Restaurant Group The World Showcase pavilions in EPCOT are traditionally populated by international Cast Members … Read more

Barstool Sports’ One Bite Pizza Review With Dave Portnoy Rates Via Napoli at EPCOT Same as PizzeRizzo

March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports returned to Walt Disney World this week and did another “one bite” pizza review, this time at Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. In 2021, Portnoy visited PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He rated the infamous pizza a surprising 7.1 out of 10, saying it … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/28/21): Guest Fight Breaks Out at Living With the Land, Daytime Performances of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Coming to Magic Kingdom, and More

November 28, 2021

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 Sunday, November 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Via Napoli, Tutto Italia, and Tutto Gusto To Reopen at EPCOT on July 15 With Modified Hours

July 10, 2020

Patina Restaurant Group has announced that their three dining locations in EPCOT will reopen with the rest of the park on July 15. Patina owns and operates Via Napoli, Tutto Italia, and Tutto Guston in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. The restaurants will open with modified hours and menus. Via Napoli will operate noon to 8:00 pm. … Read more

REVIEW: Pizza al Taglio Window Opens Outside Via Napoli at Epcot

September 8, 2018

Via Napoli is a popular table service located in the Italy pavilion at Epcot. They’re known for their amazing pizza which is made using imported ingredients giving a true Italian flavor to their pies. In past years they’ve opened a side window in front of the restaurant to serve slices of their pizza during busier … Read more

Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar Opening Next to Tutto Italia This May

August 22, 2016April 10, 2012

From Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog: With an opening set for early May, here’s a sneak peek at Tutto Gusto, the new wine bar adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot that’s sure to be a new World Showcase hot spot. Gusto takes over the former lobby space of Tutto Italia and extends back toward Via … Read more

Adam Roth’s 1/20/12 WDW Photo Report

March 4, 2019January 22, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot on Friday and has some noteworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: One of the rock arches is being rebuilt in the Oasis Major reconstruction Could we refurb this please? This water fits the theme, but it is disgusting… Waterfalls running … Read more

Josh Siegel’s 10/12/10 Epcot Photo Report

February 5, 2024October 12, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited Epcot earlier today and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

Food and Wine Festival on-going of course!

Cody Smith’s 8/20/10 Epcot Photo Report

February 5, 2024August 21, 2010

Disney Pincast and Vinylmation Station reporter Cody Smith visited Epcot yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us:

Hacienda de San Angel is nearing completion

Epcot Welcomes Via Napoli Ristorante E Pizzaria

February 5, 2024August 6, 2010

The grand opening ceremony and media event for the new restaurant in the Italy pavilion, “Via Napoli”, was held yesterday at Epcot and Robert Ashburn was there to cover all of the excitement for WDWNT. Let’s take a look at the festivities, beginning with some Disney provided photos:

Mickey Mouse; Dan Cockerell, Vice President of Epcot; Clay Shoemaker, Walt Disney World Ambassador; Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group; Joachim Splichal, Founder and Chairman of Patina Restaurant Group; and Minnie Mouse celebrate Aug. 5, 2010 during the grand opening of Via Napoli in the Italy pavilion at Epcot World Showcase. (Gene Duncan, photographer)

Via Napoli Pictures and Review

February 5, 2024August 3, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel brings us pictures from inside the new Via Napoli restaurant at the Italy pavilion inside Epcot’s World Showcase:

Josh Siegel’s 7/29/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 30, 2010

WDWNT’s newest reporter Josh Siegel visited the Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share in this report:

People look confused by the facade work at the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the Magic Kingdom

Cody Smith’s 7/23-7/25/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 27, 2010

Cody Smith, who reports for The Disney Pincast and The Vinylmation Station, visited the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend and has a few newsworthy pictures to share with us:

The water seems to be staining Everest…

Brandon Struve’s 7/19/10 Epcot Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 20, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a trip over to Epcot last night to see what’s new and exciting around the park, and luckily for us, he took a few photos to share with us:

I see you….

“Via Napoli” Opens August 5th, 2010

February 5, 2024July 19, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: The new restaurant at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot, Via Napoli, will begin taking reservations Aug. 6 for Sept. 10, the official opening day. A “Grand Opening” celebration will be Aug. 5, but the restaurant will be in a “soft opening” walk-in phase with no reservations between then and Sept. 10. More answers … Read more

Via Napoli Opening Date and Menu Revealed

February 5, 2024July 8, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: Pastas, wood-fired pizzas, scoops of sweet gelato – here’s a first look at the menu for the new Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria at the Epcot Italy Pavilion. Opening next month the 300-seat restaurant expands dining choices (our favorite Tutto Italia stays). Created by the Patina Restaurant Group’s CEO Nick … Read more