Promoted this from the comments: Amber Marie works at WDW and got a chance to preview the menu at the newest Downtown Disney Restaurant – Paradiso 37. This afternoon I was delighted to be a part of a tasting at the brand-new Downtown Disney restaurant,… Read More »Paradiso 37 at Downtown Disney soft open tomorrow
Shanghaist reports on “Touch of the Panda” a new Disney-produced movie that is opening in China. It follows the story of a Panda Cub separated from its mother. Even if the plots not original it might be worth it for the scenery. The film was shot in the Woolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve.
Continuing our overseas trip, we have a story on a book of stories and anecdotes about Tokyo Disneyland that may have been plagiarized. Lawyers are now involved.
Two updated posts to note: First I’ve added a couple photos to my post about the new Green Disneyland Bakery; Second it turns out the Sherman Brothers documentary will open on May 22nd. Right now it’s at four cities, which I’ve added to the original post.
So far Orlando has been lucky enough to avoid a confirmed case of Swine Flu. If the cases continue to grow, that won’t happen forever, but it’s good news for now.
One of the juiciest rumors in the week of rumors that were this week, was the tidbit that GE and Universal Studios is giving serious consideration to buying the Busch Entertainment Theme parks, including (or perhaps only) the SeaWorld properties.
Looking for a great night on the town that’s also affordable? You may want to make another trip back to Downtown Disney to check out some deals. Not sure how long these specials will last, so ask when making reservations. Look below the cut for details:
We’re getting our first look at the new African dining experience that is part of the Kidani Village expansion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Two new photos and the official logo for the new restaurant reflect the African heritage of the lodge while providing a… Read More »First Look at Sanaa Interior and Logo
Scott Joseph of the Orlando Restaurant Guide has been provide the Lunch and Dinner menus to SANAA, the new African food with Indian Flavor Restaurant that has apparently soft opened at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. As a critic he’s willing to give them… Read More »First Look at Sanaa Menus, an offense to two major religions?
Did you know that today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly day? If you happen to be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios you can celebrate in unique style with the 50’s Prime Time Café Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake. At the nostalgic 50’s Prime Time Café,… Read More »50’s Prime Time Café Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake
If you’re a Fan of Jiko-The Cooking Place and Boma-Flavors of Africa you’ll soon have a new reason to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Sanaa will debut May 1 in the resort’s new Kidani Village expansion and feature a blend of Indian and African… Read More »Sanaa brings new flavors to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Ever since Godfather Pizza was forced to close to make way for an expanded Disneyland Resort (and eventually a parking lot), no restaurant closing has been so sad for me to hear about. But we knew it was coming. Last year Yamabuki at the Paradise… Read More »Yamabuki to close April 11th
A couple days ago, a food blogger at the Orlando Sentinel commented on how Iron Chef Cat Cora, who sometimes is a celebrity chef for Walt Disney World, had mentioned on her blog that she and her partner were both pregnant with boys. Then today,… Read More »Did Cat Cora let the cat out of the bag about her new restaurant at WDW?