Tag Archives: News

Jun 20 2021

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up June 20, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for June 20, 2021!

Latest Disney World Enthusiast Articles

disney-busDisney Did You Know

Nearly 300 Walt Disney World buses transport guests around the Vacation Kingdom, making the Walt Disney World fleet the third largest in Florida behind Miami and Jacksonville.

ESPN Club 1Tip Of The Week

If you have an important game that you would like watch while you are in Disney World, head over to the Boardwalk Inn and check out the ESPN Club. This family friendly restaurant offers over 100 video monitors with global satellite feeds showing every sporting event imaginable, plus a 108 square foot video wall. This place is a sport lover’s dream!

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ”

dwe logo small size white bkgdComing Up Next Week

Next week I’ll have some planning information, plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jun 18 2021

First Look At 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Live Entertainment

Epcot Mariachi CobreDid you hear the exciting news? Disney recently announced the entertainment line up for this years EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. From July 15 through November 20, 2021, while guests enjoy taking a tasty tour around the world feasting on global cuisine and beverages, they can also check out some live music and entertainment. Here’s what we can look forward to during this years EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival according to Disney:

JAMMin’ Chefs (Canada Mill Stage)

This funky drumming crew breaks it down as they drum up fun in the kitchen using pots, pans and other unlikely instruments.

Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre)

Enjoy an exuberant performance of world-famous, traditional folk music.

Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre)

Get swept away by inspiring vocal performances celebrating America’s spirit and beauty.

America Gardens Bandstand (America Gardens Theatre)

The 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live music concert series presented Friday through Monday evenings. Local bands from across Central Florida take to the America Gardens Theatre stage, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.

Remember to check back often as I will share more details as soon as they are announced!

Will you be visiting during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!

Jun 16 2021

Fireworks Spectaculars Return To Walt Disney World This Summer

Happily Ever After ReturnsIf you are traveling to Walt Disney World soon, there’s more great news to share. Disney announced this week the nighttime fireworks spectaculars will be returning to the resort on July 1, just in time for the Independence Day holiday weekend. If you’ve been missing “Happily Ever After” at Magic Kingdom and “EPCOT Forever” at EPCOT like I have, run don’t walk to get your park pass reservations. With the recent relaxation of mask restrictions at the parks, plus the announcement of the return of fireworks, expect crowd levels to rise throughout the summer months.

According to Disney:

A Disney tradition since 1957, fireworks shows are what Walt Disney called the perfect “kiss goodnight” at the close of a magical day, and this summer the skies above Disney theme parks will sparkle with color once more. Beginning in July, just in time for the nation’s Independence Day celebrations, our incredibly popular nighttime fireworks spectaculars are returning to Disney parks!

At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, July 1 marks the start of nightly fireworks performances at Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT. “Happily Ever After” Presented by Pandora Jewelry will transform Cinderella Castle with lights, projections and pyrotechnics, as moments from favorite Disney stories encourage you to grab hold of your dreams and make them come true. And as part of the ongoing transformation of EPCOT, “EPCOT Forever” will produce a spectacle of fireworks, music and lighting effects over World Showcase Lagoon, highlighting the themes of innovation, exploration, imagination and celebration at the core of the park’s past, present and future.

To purchase theme park tickets and make park pass reservations to enjoy “Happily Ever After” or “EPCOT Forever, please click here to visit the official Walt Disney World Resort site. Hope to see you there!

Have you missed the fireworks? Which spectacular will you see first?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Jun 14 2021

Ohana At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Ohana 1If you will be visiting Walt Disney World soon, and are looking for more dining options, you are in luck. Fan favorite ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, is reopening for breakfast and dinner daily beginning on July 9, 2021. Guests can now make advanced dining reservations for July 9, 2021 and beyond.

According to Disney:

With the backdrop of tropical greenery, ‘Ohana will again offer their fabulous all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner offerings when they reopen. Although Disney characters will not be hosting breakfast, a strolling musician will entertain guests for dinner.

For breakfast, start with pineapple-coconut breakfast bread, move on to Stitch and Mickey Mouse waffles, then dig into “eggs”cellent breakfast skillets with ham, sausage, and breakfast potatoes.

The ’Ohana dinner features all-you-care-to-enjoy platters of grilled beef steak, roasted chicken, sausage, and island shrimp casserole served with roasted broccolini. And yes, ’Ohana noodles, ’Ohana pot stickers, crispy soy chicken wings, and the signature ’Ohana bread pudding served warm with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream are back! Yippee!

‘Ohana also offers a full assortment of signature cocktails (including the famous Lapu Lapu), beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. All specialty drinks and cocktails are an additional charge.

For more information about ‘Ohana, to check availability, and to book advanced dining reservations, please click here.

Will you be dining at ‘Ohana soon?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Jun 13 2021

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up June 13, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for June 13, 2021!

Latest Disney World Enthusiast Articles

Lost and FoundDisney Did You Know

Walt Disney World Lost and Found is one busy place. Every day an average of 210 pairs of sunglasses are turned in and, since 1971, an estimated 1.65 million pairs of glasses have found their way into the “lost” bin. On an annual basis, Lost and Found cast members collect more than 6,000 cell phones, 3,500 digital cameras, 18,000 hats and 7,500 autograph books.

Animal Kingdom Lodge SavannahTip Of The Week

If you would like the chance to view some exotic animals without the cost or lines of Animal Kingdom, visit the Animal Kingdom Lodge. You can stroll around the resort while enjoying spectacular up-close views of the savannahs that are home to over 30 different animal species, including giraffes, zebras, and flamingos. Pick up a Wildlife Field Guide from the lobby concierge to help you identify the beautiful creatures.

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.”  

dwe logo small size white bkgdComing Up Next Week

Next week I’ll have some dining and planning information, plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!