As we start a new year, Disneyland Paris has released the schedule of reburbishments that will happen in January 2023, which is important information if you’re planning your trip. Here are the attractions that are scheduled for reburbishment: Short Term Refurbishments Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain… Read More »Disneyland Paris Refurbishment Schedule for January 2023
When you travel to Walt Disney World, be sure to pack your bags with comfortable walking shoes and your loudest tourist attire. Lately, you’ll also want to pack a large appetite as Disney has been upgrade its restaurant game with more to come. We recently… Read More »Future dining coming to Walt Disney World
There are a lot of great restaurants in Central Florida. One of the rewards of living here and dealing with the heat and humidity all the time is all the great dining that’s available at our finger tips. Orlando food critic-at-large Scott Joseph is having… Read More »Vote for the Best Restaurants in Orlando
2016 was a pretty amazing year for foodies at Disney Springs. We had two more celebrity chef’s move in and a host of amazing food options open. If you haven’t visited in awhile, here is a quick guide to what’s new and what’s next on… Read More »Disney Springs – A guide to new dining options
There is a ton of change going on a Walt Disney World right now. Let’s look just at dining for a moment. 2015 has been a big year so far for dining at Walt Disney World. Starbucks opened locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s… Read More »What’s Next? – 25+ big new things coming to Walt Disney World
Among the many things announced by Walt Disney World yesterday, was the first new area of Downtown Disney to open as part of its transformation into Disney Springs. “The Landing” will be set by the water front and feature nationally known restauranteurs. None have been officially announced, but it’s expected to include concepts from the Patina group (Via Napoli) and Steven Schussler (T-Rex, Yak & Yeti, and Rainforest Cafe). The Landing will occupy part of the area formerly known as Pleasure Island (basically behind where Raglan Road is now).
Disney also released a bunch more information about the transformation of Disney Springs (which will be the official name for the area commencing with the opening of The Landing. For summer 2014, outdoor entertainment will bring Downtown Disney to life, with nine different acts scheduled nightly – more than 30 live performances daily, a free highlight of the Downtown Disney experience. Special events like Car Masters Weekend (June 14-15) puts the spotlight on classic and exotic cars for Father’s Day weekend, and includes character experiences featuring favorite Disney*Pixar “Cars” characters.
New this summer for Downtown Disney:
Two new Starbucks locations – a storefront at Downtown Disney West Side and a kiosk near World of Disney at Downtown Disney Marketplace. Look for the familiar green roof at the West Side flagship Starbucks, part of the company’s commitment to be environmentally conscious. The design includes a covered patio overlooking the waterfront and a fireplace, as well as the new Clover Bar, featuring special reserve coffees brewed to order. A high-tech screen behind the Clover Bar will show images from coffee regions around the globe, and a new Human Connection Wall will include large touch-screen monitors that allow guests to use their finger to draw images.
The dining scene at Disneyland has seen many changes in recent years. DCA’s re-launch added some amazing options while Disneyland retooled its menus just slightly, and upgraded a few popular locations with more space and more options. Needless to say, the choices can leave the new or infrequent visitor scratching their heads.
Here are some “insider tips” to help all guests find the best Disneyland dining options:
Favorite spots for outdoor dining: The terrace at Wine Country Trattoria, the patio at Carthay Circle Restaurant and the back patio at Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Cars Land, all at Disney California Adventure Park; Carnation Cafe on Main Street, U.S.A., the front porch of Plaza Inn and River Belle Terrace (where we’re told Walt Disney used to have breakfast on Sunday mornings), all in Disneyland Park; the terrace at Napa Rose, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa; Uva Bar, Downtown Disney District.
The Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station changed its menu and its name over the weekend; now it’s just called Tomorrowland Terrace, and its menu is varied rather than Asian-heavy. The souvenir guide claims there’s a separate dinner menu with orange chicken, but when we checked at… Read More »No more “Noodle Station”