Reservations open today for Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk!
Opening day is set for December 18 for Trattoria al Forno, the new restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk that will showcase classic Italian cuisine including handcrafted mozzarella made daily, fresh cavatelli pasta and pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens. Trattoria al Forno will be open from 7:30-11:00am for breakfast, 5:00-10:00pm for dinner and accepts the Disney Dining Plan. For reservations, please call 407-WDW-DINE or book online by clicking here. Reservations open today, Tuesday, October 21!
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Is Underway
From now until November 10, taste your way around the world at 28 International Market Places. Remember to check out the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8pm. There are also many special festival experiences at the Festival Welcome Center hosted by Transitions® adaptive lenses™ – open daily 9am – park close including:
Culinary demonstrations – daily at 1, 3 and 5 pm ($15 per person)
Wine and beverage seminars – daily at 12, 2 and 4pm ($15 per person)
Mixology seminars – daily at 6pm ($15 per person)
The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar – daily from 9 am – park close (Free)
Back to Basics – Sundays at 12:15, 2:15, 4:15 and 6:15pm
Book, bottle signings and meet and greets
Seasons of the Vine film
Intermissions Cafe – 9am – park close
The Festival Center Wine Shop and The Stockpot Shop – 9 am – park close
For more information about the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, please click here.
Great news! A Frozen Holiday Premium Package Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
A new Frozen Holiday Premium Package has been announced! Offered November 7 – 19, November 21 – December 9 and December 11 – January 4, 2015, this package includes reserved seating for a performance of For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at the Premiere Theatre, reserved Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights viewing with a Frozen-themed dessert party (which will feature mini Anna cupcakes and mini Elsa cupcakes among other delicious treats) in the evening, a holiday themed lithograph and a Frozen pin. The package costs $89 per adult and $59 per child (ages 3 – 9) plus tax (gratuity is included). Valid theme park admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is required and is not included in this package price. For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here.
Great news! Memento Mori Haunted Mansion-themed Shop Now Open!
Memento Mori, the Haunted Mansion-themed merchandise shop, is officially open in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. Once considered the abode of Madame Leota, this shop is the destination for a variety of Haunted Mansion Authentic merchandise created especially for Disney Parks. The Disney Parks online store is now carrying select items from the Haunted Mansion Collection. Please click here to check them out!
Today my boys and I decided it was time to hit the movies again. This time, we ventured out to the theatre to see the newest Disney release, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We have been seeing the preview for this film for months, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting its release. From the trailers, it looked like it would be a perfect combination of comedy and a meaningful message. We were not disappointed!
WARNING – SPOILERS FOLLOWING THE PHOTO!!
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This film is based on a book by the same name and follows the story of Alexander who is about to turn 12 years old. The day before his birthday, he has a particularly bad day while the rest of his family’s lives couldn’t be better. He makes a wish that his family could experience a day like his and the rest, as they say, is history. What follows is the hilarious and heart-warming story of what happens to each member of his family over the course of Alexander’s birthday. The script, characters and acting are all exceptional and there is a little bit of something that everyone can relate to in this film. Seriously, who hasn’t had such a bad day that you just have to laugh?
Overall, my boys and I loved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day! This is by far one of the best family movies that we have seen this year. I would definitely recommend this film to families with kids of all ages! I’ve included the trailer below and for more details, reviews, ratings and for help determining if it might be right for your family, please check out this link.
Have you seen Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
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