Celebrate Orlando’s amazing culinary scene with Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining®, now in its 14th year. Running from Aug. 23 through Sept. 30, 2019, it’s your chance to enjoy three-course, prix-fixe dinners at some of Orlando’s best restaurants for just $35 per person. Plus, $1 from each meal served will benefit one or more deserving local charities. There are quite a few Disney area and Disney … Read More
wine down at wine bar george
DVC Takes their Beverage Series up a Notch Last year DVC introduced their “Beverage Tasting Series” at Bay Lake Tower’s Top of the World Lounge. These sessions, moderately priced at just $40, brought DVC members together for tasting and education in wine, beer, and spirits. In May of this year, they expanded this series of classes to Reunion Station at … Read More
Where in the (Walt Disney) World is Stitch?
All of us have our favorite Disney characters. Some, like Mickey, seem to be everywhere. Others are trickier to find. My daughters’ favorite is Stitch, who has limited meet-and-greets and dining appearances. Luckily, we tracked him down! If you want to meet Stitch, you first have to get in gear. Stitch merchandise is available at all of the parks and … Read More
Top 3 Grocery Delivery Services at Disney World
Flying into Orlando and using Disney transportation to get around can make your vacation both relaxing and affordable. But unfortunately, the Magical Express doesn’t allow you to stop and pick up some groceries to stock your villa fridge! There are many options for getting groceries delivered to your Disney resort hotel, including Amazon’s Prime Now, Garden Grocer, Instacart, and more. … Read More
REVIEW: Food and Wine Classic 2017
Two enchanted evenings at the Swan & Dolphin, Food & Wine Classic For some, the kick-off to the Holiday Season is Halloween. For my family, it’s the start of the Food & Wine Festival and all of the events that come with it. As the Food & Wine Festival for 2017 comes to an end, no event says “Welcome to … Read More
Top 3 Character Meals: Classic, Splurge, and Newbie
Character meals are special experiences offered at various restaurants throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts that allow guests to enjoy a meal while interacting with characters. Characters and food?! What’s not to love, right? Let’s take a closer look at three of my favorite character meals. The Classic: The Crystal Palace Overview When I was a child, … Read More
New Italian Restaurants Coming Soon to Disney Springs
Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group (PRG), confirmed plans to open three new modern Italian restaurant and bar concepts at Disney Springs this winter. The restaurants, all new concepts created by PRG, each with unique menus, will form an expansive dining complex showcasing authentic Italian food and entertainment. They will be adjacent to The Edison, the lavish “Industrial Gothic”-style … Read More
Mobile Ordering At Disney World
Updated 5/18/18 Earlier this year Disney rolled out a way to pre-order your meals at select quick-service restaurants using the My Disney Experience app. I must admit I was skeptical – would “Mobile Order” really improve my dining experience at Walt Disney World? Or would it be more hassle than help? Well, I tried out mobile ordering at the Magic Kingdom … Read More
New Dining at Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge has long been a dining destination for many Walt Disney World guests, thanks to the popular Whispering Canyon Cafe and Artist Point. Well, the food scene at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has recently gotten even better with the addition of Geyser Point Bar & Grill and a reimagined Roaring Fork! In this post, I’ll share details about the unique … Read More
REVIEW: Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom
Do you love Jungle Cruise? Are you looking for a great meal at Magic Kingdom, something unusual and memorable? If you answered yes to either of these questions, one of the newest Table Service restaurants at Walt Disney World is worth your consideration. Read on to find out whether Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen is the right place for … Read More
