The close of the culinary leader’s nearly three-decade career with Disney marks the end of an era for fine dining across Walt Disney World Resort. Resort Culinary Leader Retires, No Replacement Announced Scott Hunnel is retiring from his position as Walt Disney World’s culinary director, bringing to a close a long career that left a … Read more
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a new executive chef who will have a hand in all 13 food and beverage locations at the resort, including the MICHELIN-starred Victoria & Albert’s. New Executive Chef at Disney’s Grand Floridian Matthew Sowers has more than 20 years of experience at Victoria & Albert’s, working his way through … Read more
We recently had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine at the Chef’s Table in Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. It was our first time dining at the restaurant in any capacity, and we chose to have the complete experience with one regular menu, one vegan menu, and the additional wine pairing. Is the … Read more
We posted several Epic Universe Ride POVs, guests cannot purchase alcohol after participating in the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, and a new permit has been filed for Big Thunder Mountain construction— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Disneyland … Read more
A Florida teacher was arrested for indecent exposure at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, Disneyland has confirmed some details for their plan to change Autopia from gasoline to electric-powdered vehicles, and the first Smellephant on Parade statue has arrived at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 19, … Read more
Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has been awarded a Michelin Star — the first for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s Earns Michelin Star The announcement was shared at the 2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony held in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, April 18. The restaurant’s Maître d’Hôtel, Israel … Read more
Disney has released images of the refurbished Victoria & Albert’s ahead of the restaurant’s reopening on July 28 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The photos show a mostly white interior with a blue floral carpet. There are crystal and golden chandeliers. Columns are decorated with three-dimensional flowers and dragonflies.
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will reopen on July 28, with reservations available starting on June 20. The restaurant will reopen with an updated menu and dining room. The newly reimagined dining room brings guests into a Victorian-styled setting with murals and wall coverings that showcase a timeless elegance and subtle inspirations … Read more
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 Monday, April 4, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Disney has a new job posting up for a Guest Experience Manager at Victoria & Albert’s. The restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been closed since March 2020 but will be reopening sometime this year. An exact opening date was not announced but a job posting for the restaurant indicates the reopening will be … Read more
Victoria & Albert’s will be reopening later this year at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Victoria & Albert’s has been closed since all of Walt Disney World Resort closed in March 2020. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.
