Category Dining

Aug 3 2016

Disney Early Morning Magic At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Tours

During August and September this year, Disney is offering a new ticketed event called “Disney Early Morning Magic”. For $69 per adult and $59 per child (ages 3 – 9) plus tax in addition to regular theme park admission, a limited number of guests will be granted exclusive early entry to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for breakfast and quick access on select experiences including Star Tours – The Adventures Continues, Toy Story Mania!, Pixar Place character greetings (with Woody and Buzz), Mickey and Minnie on Commissary Lane, and Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight.

“Disney Early Morning Magic” will take place on:

August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31
September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28

The hours of this event will be from 8:00am to 10:00am each event day.

Your ticket will grant you access to the park beginning at 8:00am on your event day; an hour prior to the regular park opening to all other guests at 9:00am. Check in will begin at the left most turnstiles at 7:45am. At 8:00am, guests will be allowed entrance to experience the select attractions and to enjoy breakfast. The attractions will be open to event guests from 8:00am – 9:00am only at which time event-only attraction access will end as the park opens to all guests. Breakfast will be served at ABC Commissary from 8:00am – 10:00am and will include seasonal fruit and berries, freshly baked pastries, scrambled eggs, spinach and mushroom frittata, smoked bacon, pork sausage, cheesy potatoes, puffed French toast, Muesli with assorted toppings, chilled juices, coffee and teas.

Remember tickets to this special event are very limited and are now on sale! To purchase or for more information, please click here or call 407-827-7350. Keep in mind, “Disney Early Morning Magic” is a separate experience than Extra Magic Hours, which are held on different dates

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Aug 2 2016

Celebrating Halloween At Club Villain In Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Good news for Disney villain fans out there! Disney is reopening Club Villain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to celebrate the Halloween season. This entertaining dining experience is hosted by the spooky Dr. Facilier from Disney’s animated hit “The Princess and the Frog” and takes place in Sunset Showcase located at the end of Sunset Boulevard near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Dine and dance the night away with favorite villains such as Maleficent, Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Queen of Hearts. Feast on New Orleans specialties like herb crusted tender beef strip loin, sticky wings with citrus gremolata, and spicy shrimp sautéed with Andouille sausage, tomato, okra and onions over creamy polenta. Of course, the desserts are not to be missed! Specialty cocktails, beer, wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary from the Potions Bar. While you dance, dine, drink, and mingle with the villains, be entertained with hilarious musical numbers and an energetic dance mix from the house DJ.

Club Villain takes place on Friday and Saturday nights September 2 – October 29 plus October 31 and tickets can be purchased for $129 per person including tax and gratuity. Two “Club Villain” experiences will be held each Friday and Saturday evening, with starting times at 5:15pm and 8:30pm. Separate admission to Hollywood Studios is required and is not included in the price of the ticket. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 90 days in advance by calling 407-939-3463 or by clicking here.

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Aug 1 2016

Booking Of 2016 Epcot International Food And Wine Festival Premium Events Now Available

Food & Wine 2016

Every day it seems Disney is releasing exciting new details about what we can expect during this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival running 62 days from September 14 through November 14, 2016. With more celebrity chefs, dining options and resort cooking experiences, this year’s festival is destined to be one of the best. Guests are now able to book reservations for the popular premium events by calling 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Here’s a sneak peek at some of the returning favorites as well as some fantastic new opportunities courtesy of Disney:

Food & Wine 2016 aA new lineup of popular celebrity chefs and a series of first-time Disney resort cooking and dining experiences will add fresh culinary appeal to the 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase at Walt Disney World Resort.

The annual Disney tour of tastes from six continents has become one of America’s top food festivals and features inspired flavors at more than 30 global marketplaces.

Culinary notables Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, Duff Goldman, Elliott Farmer, Masaharu Morimoto and Graham Elliot will step up to the stove to host their first festival special events such as seminars and culinary demonstrations. Other chef icons like Robert Irvine, Cat Cora, Norman Van Aken, Elizabeth Falkner, Buddy Valastro and Jamie Deen will return in 2016 to entertain foodies and inspire their palates at premium events.

Food & Wine 2016 cFirst-time festival resort experiences include Brunch with a Twist at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa; Culinary Adventures with a Master Chef for a hands-on chef’s table experience in a professional working kitchen; The Secret of Flavor three-course lunch that gives guests a “sensory-food connection” at Yachtsman Steakhouse; and a tropical “Zombie” encounter during Behind the Scenes at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

“Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops at the Festival Center will offer guests a chance to learn a variety of culinary skills from chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros.

Food & Wine 2016 gCelebrities ranging from Rock Harper to master sommelier Andrea Robinson will share their food and beverage know-how during culinary demos, beverage seminars and a variety of other events spanning the festival’s 62 days.

Rockin’ Burger Block Party and Party for the Senses grand tasting events will showcase creative bites and palate-pleasing sips from eminent chefs and beverage experts plus new live entertainment.

Intimate dining and tasting events will include the “Umami” Tokyo Pairing and other Epcot restaurant experiences as well as multi-course lunches and dinners at Disney Springs and resort restaurants.

Food & Wine 2016 dThe always-popular Cheese Seminars return. Learn “the wheys of the world” paired with wine, beer and other beverages with Max McCalman along with other experts.

You’ll want to masquerade in chic yellow and black for the Yelloween Masquerade Party for the Senses October 28 and 29, an elegant, dance-the-night-away, gourmet tasting party with Champagne, wine, craft beers and specialty cocktails paired with food.

Food & Wine 2016 fWhat’s Cookin’ With … some of the country’s top celebrity chefs will begin the morning with a delightful plated brunch and sparkling wine toast. The fun starts with a demo, and the chefs answer questions from the audience and share secrets of their successes. The brunch is on select Fridays and Sundays at 10 a.m.

Guests include:

  • Friday, September 16 – Elizabeth Falkner
  • Sunday, September 18 – Bryan Voltaggio
  • Friday, September 23 – Andrea Robinson
  • Sunday, September 25 – Robert Irvine
  • Friday, September 30 – Graham Elliot
  • Sunday, October 2 – Buddy Valastro
  • Friday, October 7 – Jamie Deen
  • Sunday, October 9 – Cat Cora
  • Friday, October 14 – Emily Ellyn
  • Friday, October 21 – Andrew Zimmern
  • Sunday, October 23 – Rock Harper
  • Sunday, October 30 – Geoffrey Zakarian
  • Friday, November 4 – Alex Guarnaschelli
  • Sunday, November 6 – David Guas
  • Friday, November 11 – Sarah Fioroni
  • Sunday, November 13 – Jehangir Mehta

For even more details and information about this year’s premium events, please click here!

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Jul 27 2016

Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Yoda CupcakeIf you are a Star Wars fan, you are probably already thrilled by the newest additions and upcoming changes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios including Star Wars Launch Bay, the stage show Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away, the march of the stormtroopers, the high hopes of the currently under construction Star Wars Land, and of course, the jaw-dropping new fireworks show Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. Disney is now offering another fun experience for the whole family especially the dessert lovers – the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party.

Darth Vader CupcakeTickets are $69 for guests 10 and older and $39 for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Tax and gratuity are included in the price. Separate admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also required.

Guests will enjoy Star Wars-themed desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, reserved viewing for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, and a souvenir Chewbacca stein. The party location is inside Star Wars Launch Bay. No seating is available, and wheelchairs and ECVs can be accommodated.

Tickets are limited and will sell quickly; reservations can be made by clicking here!

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Jul 11 2016

Wishes Holiday Dessert Party Reservations Now Available

Wishes Party

Every year Magic Kingdom celebrates the holiday season with the festive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights November through December 22.  There is a special holiday parade, entertaining shows, spectacular fireworks, hot chocolate and cookies, character dance parties and even snow on Main Street! This year Disney is offering a Wishes Holiday Dessert Party as part of the fun. Here’s everything you need to know about the premium event courtesy of Disney:

Available on select nights from November 7 through December 22, 2016, the Holiday Wishes Dessert Premium Package gives Guests like you—with visions of sugarplums dancing in your head—the chance to soak up the enchanting sight of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade from a special reserved location on Main Street, U.S.A.

Holiday Wishes 1Then, after you’ve experienced this dazzling cavalcade of festive friends—each dressed in their holiday best—and enjoyed a visit from Jolly Old Saint Nick himself, you’re invited to a private dessert party! It’s the perfect place to treat your senses to fa-la-la-fantastic views of Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks bursting high above Cinderella Castle.

But that’s not all! There’s even more in store…

At a table decked with boughs of holly, discover a host of holiday-themed cupcakes and desserts freshly prepared by our pastry chef, along with a bountiful buffet of sweet treats—like chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cheeses and fresh, seasonal fruits.

So raise a cup of good cheer with sparkling cider, signature lemonades, specialty Christmas drinks, hot chocolate, coffee or tea, and then marvel as the sky above explodes with color, music and light!

The Holiday Wishes Dessert Premium Package is available on the following dates:

  • November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27 and 29
  • December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 28 and 22

Each premium package costs $79 for adults and $47 for children ages 3 to 9 (tax not included). A separate Event Party Ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is also required, and is not included in the price of the package. For more information or reservations, please click here or call 407-WDW-DINE. Remember tickets for this event are extremely limited, so book now before they’re gone!

Still need tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Here’s all of the info:

November 10 and 13: $86 plus tax (ages 10+), $81 plus tax (ages 3-9)
November 7, 8, 11, 15, and December 1: $91 plus tax (ages 10+), $86 plus tax (ages 3-9)
November 18, 27, 29, December 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, and 13: $92 plus tax (ages 10+), $87 plus tax (ages 3-9)
December 9 and 15: $96 plus tax (ages 10+), $91 plus tax (ages 3-9)
December 16, 18, and 22: $99 plus tax (ages 10+), $94 plus tax (ages 3-9)

The party is held at Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am. You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Please click here to purchase now!

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