Disney Early Morning Magic At Magic Kingdom

Mine Train

During April, May and June 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 Magic Kingdom for breakfast and quick access on three beloved Fantasyland attractions: Peter Pan’s Flight, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

“Disney Early Morning Magic” will take place on:

April 26 and 30
May 3, 7, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, and 31
June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, and 28

The hours of this event will be from 7:45am to 10:00am each event day.

Your ticket will grant you access to the park beginning at 7:45am on your event day; a little over 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 7:30am. At 7:45am, guests will be guided to Fantasyland to experience the trio of attractions and to enjoy breakfast. The attractions will be open to event guests from 7:45am – 9:00am only at which time event-only attraction access will end as the park opens to all guests. Breakfast will be served at Pinocchio Village Haus from 8:30am – 10:00am and will include seasonal fruit and berries, freshly baked pastries, cheese and cured meats, waffles, scrambled eggs, vegetable frittata, smoked bacon, pork and turkey sausages, fried potatoes with caramelized onions, 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.

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Disney After Hours At Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle

During April and May this year, Disney is offering a new ticketed event called “Disney After Hours”. For $149 per person (plus tax) a limited number of guests will be granted exclusive access to Magic Kingdom on select nights for three hours after park closing.

“Disney After Hours” will take place on:

April 14, 21, and 28
May 5, 8, 12, and 19

The hours of this event will be from 10:00pm to 1:00am on April 28 and May 5, 2016 and from 11:00pm to 2:00am on all other dates.

Your ticket will grant you access to the park beginning at 7:00pm on your event day; several hours prior to the park closing to all other guests. While there will be no special parades, fireworks, or dance parties offered during “Disney After Hours”, guests are able to enter the park early to enjoy the regular nightly entertainment such as the Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes prior to the event starting.

So what do you get for $149 (plus tax) per person, you ask? Well, you will have access to over 25 of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions with little to no wait. Some of these headliners include Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Space Mountain. Also included in your admission are select bottled beverages and ice cream novelties that are available at carts throughout the park.

Remember tickets to this special event are very limited and are now on sale! To purchase or for more information, please call 407-827-7185.

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Table Service Dining At The Diamond Horseshoe In Magic Kingdom

Diamond Horseshoe 5

Looking for a table service place to eat while touring Magic Kingdom during the busy spring season? Well, it looks like we’ll soon be in luck! Beginning March 13, 2016, The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland will be offering a table service option for both lunch and dinner daily.

The meal begins with a Frontier Salad that features assorted greens, tomatoes, onion, roasted corn, and cornbread croutons topped with house-made chipotle-ranch dressing.

For your main entrée, guests can choose from barbecued pulled turkey over cornbread, stewed beef with mashed potatoes, or spit-roasted ham with country beans. Each dish is served with seasonal vegetables.

And for my favorite part of the meal; dessert, diners can select between an apple tart or a campfire brownie.

Diamond Horseshoe 4

Soft drinks, tea, coffee and milk are included with your feast. The cost is $33 for adults and $19 for children ages 3 – 9; tax and gratuity are not included. Reservations are now available by calling 407-WDW-DINE or by clicking here.

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Nine Dragons In Epcot Celebrates Year Of The Monkey

Year of the Monkey

Great news for fans of the Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion at Epcot! In celebration of the Chinese “Year of the Monkey”, this dining location is offering some delicious special menu items as well as a brand new prix fixe lunch menu.

The specialty items added just for the “Year of the Monkey” are three types of steamed buns for only $8.98 per order.

Braised Pork Belly Steamed Buns
Steamed Chinese Buns with Braised Pork Belly served with Chili Aioli

General Tso’s Chicken Buns
Steamed Chinese Buns with Battered Fried Chicken Breast topped with Pork Floss and General Tso’s Sauce

Battered Fried Fish Buns
Seasoned Chinese Buns with Battered Fried White Fish topped with Pork Floss and Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

The prix fixe lunch menu includes three courses for only $17.98 per person.

First Course
Choice of Spring Rolls or Pot Stickers

Second Course
Select from Three Entrees:
Happily Family – Sliced Chicken Breast, Beef, and Shrimp Stir Fry
Moo Goo Gai Pan – Stir-Fried Chicken Breast, Mushrooms, and Snow Peas
General Tso’s Chicken Buns Lunch Box – Three Steamed Buns and Hot-and-Sour Soup

Third Course
Choice of Strawberry-Red Bean or Ginger-Caramel Ice Cream

Nine Dragons Restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner from 12:00pm to park closing. These menu specials are available now through January 27, 2017, and several discounts are being offered including Passholder, Disney Vacation Club, Tables in Wonderland, and Golden Oak. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, all of these discounts have been increased to 20% for the entire month of February. In addition, the Disney Dining Plan is accepted. To make reservations or for more information, please click here or call 407-WDW-DINE.

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More About Thanksgiving In Disney World

Liberty Tree Tavern

Will you be spending the Thanksgiving holiday in Walt Disney World? If so, you have lots of delicious choices for your Thanksgiving Day feast. Here’s the scoop courtesy of Disney:


Walt Disney World Resort guests can indulge in a fresh take on an American tradition by enjoying their Thanksgiving feast November 26, 2015 with a bounty of Disney tastes. With more than 30 different dining choices at Disney theme parks and resorts, families and friends can come together for a variety of Thanksgiving lunch and dinner offerings.

Special holiday menus include roasted turkey breast with all the trimmings plus traditional Norwegian meatballs and pan-seared salmon at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, poppy seed lavash, house-made naan, and apple-cranberry achar at Sanaa, roasted heirloom beets with candied walnuts and mulled apple cider at Artist Point, and other unique dishes to enjoy with the holiday classics.

Disney World ThanksgivingAt Epcot, guests can dine on Thanksgiving menus during lunch and dinner seatings at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Restaurant Marrakesh, and Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, as well as quick service at Sunshine Seasons.

Holiday menus also are offered at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Hollywood & Vine and The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Within the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, special Thanksgiving dining options are available at:

  • Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Resort Riverside
  • California Grill, Chef Mickey’s and The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  • Captain’s Grille and Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Citricos, Grand Floridian Café, Narcoossee’s and Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Flying Fish Café and Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
  • Mickey’s Backyard Thanksgiving Feast and Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
  • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas-Disney’s Kidani Village
  • Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • Olivia’s Café at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
  • Sanaa at Disney’s Kidani Village Resort
  • Shutters at Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Be sure to make your dining reservations as soon as possible, because availability is limited and dining events are subject to change. For more information or to make reservations, please click here or call 407-WDW-DINE.

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