food IS a theme park
Are you ready for another culinary challenge in the kitchen… complete with some Disney magic? If so, Disney has provided a recipe from one of the most popular restaurants in all of Walt Disney World: ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
‘Ohana
Remember, “Ohana means family”, and we’ve got the recipe to treat yours to ‘Ohana’s Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings! [Read more…]
The BIG day has finally arrived! While Disney World hotels and theme parks haven’t welcomed back guests just yet, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs has reopened today.
Homecomin’!
We arrived at Disney Springs bright and early this morning for a little taste of southern hospitality (are we the only peeps who like to rope drop restaurants???).
Disney World’s theme parks are gearing up to reopen next month, and to prepare several Disney World resort hotels are getting ready to welcome back guests starting next week!
Walt Disney World
But if you’re looking forward to enjoying one of your favorite meals at one of these Disney World restaurants, you might be out of luck!
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UPDATED June 19th, to include more listed dining locations.
We’re one step closer to the full return of Disney World dining.
California Grill
Disney has been working on their dining system. Some old features have returned (we can make Advance Dining Reservations again soon!) and some new features have been introduced. The Mobile Dine Check-In feature, for instance, will allow guests to skip the host station. With the announcement of the new feature, Disney released a few maps of ALL the restaurants that will have the Mobile Check-In option. Let’s take a look at this list, and talk a little bit about what it means!
Disney just added one more layer of convenience to dining in Disney World.
Check In at Grand Floridian Cafe
Just a few minutes ago, Disney announced the return of Advance Dining Reservations for guests with some upcoming resort hotel reservations. Now, we’re learning more about what the new dining experience will look like in Disney World. One example? Disney just announced the NEW Mobile Dine Check-in feature for the My Disney Experience App!
Select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will begin welcoming guests again on June 22nd.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
And, along with the reopening of the hotels, many Resort restaurants (though not all) will be welcoming guests again as well. As Disney has been working to update the dining reservation system in response to new safety measures which will be implemented around the Resort, guests have been unable to make Advance Dining Reservations to book the restaurants which will be open to guests. But today has delivered news on WHEN Resort hotel guests can start lining up their dining reservations! [Read more…]
Disney Springs officially reopened May 20th!
Disney Springs
While third-party restaurants and stores originally opened to guests first, Disney-owned locations have also started welcoming guests back. And, that means there is still plenty to do and eat while you’re visiting!
There are a LOT of ways that dining is going to look different when some Disney World resort hotels reopen on June 22nd.
Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters
In addition to required face coverings, reduced contact menus, and cashless payments, guests are going to see different menu items AND reduced menus. And one of the FIRST Disney World restaurants to reopen is already showing trimmed-down offerings on the Disney World website.
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Father’s Day, Disney Springs has you covered!
STK
Several Disney Springs restaurants including Wine Bar George and Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill have announced special Father’s Day offerings. And STK Orlando is also serving up specials this weekend in honor of all the awesome dads out there!
Disney Springs guests now have another lunch option available to enjoy!
Disney Springs
From new security screening tests to more store reopenings, it’s been a busy news day at Disney Springs!
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