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REVIEW: The Disney World Food Festival You Don’t Need a Park Ticket For

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If you ask us, the best part about Disney Springs is the FOOD! There are so many incredible restaurants to explore in this shopping and dining district, and one of our favorites is celebrating Florida’s strawberry season with an exclusive event!

Jaleo in Disney Springs

Jaleo by Chef José Andrés is hosting the Festival de Fresas — or the Strawberry Festival — to put an emphasis on the sweet and versatile flavor of strawberries. Jaleo has partnered with a local farm, Southern Hill Farms, for the freshest strawberries in these unique dishes, and we’re bringing you with us to check it out!

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Sneak Peek at Limited-Time Menu Items Coming to The Polite Pig and Wine Bar George in Disney Springs

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If the humidity and crowds at the parks haven’t told you yet, it’s summer at Disney World.

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We are looking forward to a lot of things this summer at Disney World like the start of EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival, which starts July 27th. But that’s not the only festival to enjoy this summer in Disney World. We now have NEW details on an event that is happening at Disney Springs soon and you’re going to want to make sure you know these info when planning your visit!

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REVIEW: We Stuffed Ourselves With Carbs and Cheese (But NOT Tiny Cokes!) at Jaleo in Disney World!

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We’re heading back to Jaleo by Chef José Andrés today! We haven’t been back since the restaurant reopened in Disney Springs last August, so we are ready to get stuffed with paella, cheese croquetas, and sangria again.

Jaleo in Disney Springs

In the past, we’ve really enjoyed the delicious tapas and unique eats at Jaleo in Disney Springs. Let’s take a look at some old favorites and what’s different now at this restaurant!

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Jeff Bezos Awards Disney World Restaurant Chef and Owner $100 Million

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Chef José Andrés is the owner and creator of Jaleo, which has a location inside Disney Springs!

Jaleo in Disney Springs

And Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has just awarded Andrés for his humanitarian and unifying efforts with $100 million. This new award is called the “Courage and Civility Award.” [Read more…]

Jaleo to Reopen on Select Days in Disney Springs Beginning TODAY

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When we found out several third party stores and restaurants would be welcoming guests back on May 20th, we knew Jaleo by Chef José Andrés would not be among them.

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The signature restaurant known for its modern Spanish cuisine has remained shuttered since March and shut down right before celebrating its 1-year anniversary at Disney World with a Paella Block Party!

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7 Pieces of ❤️GOOD NEWS❤️ From Disney So Far

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If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

 

Disney has brought a smile to our face in a lot of ways over the last few weeks. Whether it’s reading us bedtime stories or streaming live on Facebook, Disney performers and celebrities have come into our homes digitally in ways that have brought some joy to these uncertain times. But these aren’t the only ways they’re making us smile.

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There has been so much GOOD NEWS to celebrate coming from this crisis. Therefore, we want to share seven of our favorite stories with you today!

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Jaleo’s Disney Springs Team Delivers HUNDREDS of Free Meals to Families in Need!

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If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

These past few weeks have been nothing short of challenging for many communities across the country.

Jaleo

During this strange time, we’re seeing individuals stepping up in incredible ways, and one of those fantastic individuals is Chef José Andrés!

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Are Disney World Restaurants Really Just Firing Everyone?! It’s Much More Complicated Than You Think.

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When Disney World announced it would be temporarily closing, they noted they would continue paying full-time Cast Members who were unable to go to work.

Disney World Will Be Closed For At Least Two Weeks

But what does this closure and the current restaurant restrictions mean for employees of third-party-owned businesses on property? This is certainly a tough time for the world, but for those in service industries, it will be downright devastating. [Read more…]

Some Jaleo Restaurants are Temporarily Closing Due to Health Concerns

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With the parks at Disney World preparing to close amid coronavirus concerns, some Disney Springs locations are still considering next steps.

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As of press time, Disney Springs will remain open during the park closure, but some individual locations are still choosing to temporarily shut their doors. Some stores have announced that they will be temporarily closed and House of Blues is cancelling several scheduled events. Another location that might be impacted is the Spanish restaurant, Jaleo.

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Here’s Your Chance To Win FREE Tickets to Jaleo’s Paella Block Party in Disney Springs!

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UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, Jaleo has decided to reschedule this event for the fall so we will be delaying the giveaway until a later time. We will update you as soon as we know more information. All guests who already purchased tickets are being notified.

You may remember it was almost one year ago that Chef Jose Andres opened his restaurant Jaleo in Disney Springs (click here to reminisce with us a little!).

Chef Jose Andres at Jaleo in Disney Springs

And to celebrate their 1-year anniversary, these New Kids on the Block are celebrating the best way they know how — by throwing a Paella Block Party!

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