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Welcome to our roundup of What’s New at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s All-Star Resorts!
Gran Destino Tower
We have a lot of exciting updates to cover, so let’s dive right in!
An all-new rooftop dining experience is coming to Walt Disney World this summer when Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood opens on top of the new Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort on July 9, 2019.
Gran Destino Tower Will Open in July
Disney has announced an exclusive tasting event for the new restaurant for Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. The event will be held on Thursday, July 25; Thursday, August 1 and Thursday, August 8, 2019 and will feature highlights from the menu selected by the chef, and accompanied by cocktails. [Read more…]
Walt Disney World is experiencing a lot of growth, and we’re not just talking about the opening of new attractions like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway!
Indeed, Disney World is growing in many different ways, and by 2021 — just one year from now — our vacations to the World might look very different.
Epcot in 2021?
Let’s take a look at the changes coming to Disney World and what they might mean for you and your visit!
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news from this week in a nice little package for ya!
Don’t Forget… The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom, and we have the menus! And be sure to check out our BEST of the Fest!
AND – the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were announced for BOTH Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Less than two weeks to go!!!
African Sunshine Cupcake
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Today we’re checking in at All-Star Sports, All-Star Music, All-Star Movies, and Coronado Springs for some merchandise, construction, and cupcakes! Here’s a Resort What’s New!
All-Star Sports
It’s cheer and dance season at the All-Star Resorts
, and Sports has welcomed the cheerleaders with a little extra spirited fun that any guest can enjoy! [Read more…]
What’s NEW at Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs Resorts?
A lot of construction! Both resorts are seeing lots of new additions from the Skyliner System to BRAND NEW resorts. Caribbean Beach, of course, is adjacent to the new Riviera Resort and with that proximity comes a lot of action!
Riviera Resort Construction and Skyliner
While the Riviera Resort isn’t a part of Caribbean Beach Resort, guests are still feeling the impact of it’s construction. Just how much will this construction affect your visit? Read on to find out!
The Gran Destino Tower currently being constructed at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort will bring 545 guest rooms (including 50 suites) and a new main entrance to the Resort when it opens on July 9, 2019. It will also bring rooftop dining (along with fireworks views) with the new Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood restaurant!
Gran Destino Tower © Disney
Advance Dining Reservations opened in January for this upcoming dinner spot, and we even got a sneak peek at several of the dishes when reservations were released. But now we have a look at the full menu with prices! [Read more…]
Advance Dining Reservations are now open for Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood coming to Gran Destino Tower when the new addition opens at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort!
Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney
The opening date, naturally, is the same day that the Gran Destino Tower will open: July 9, 2019.
[Read more…]
This year is going to be BIG for the Disney Parks. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
is opening at Walt Disney World on August 29 and at Disneyland on May 31. Plus the all-new Skyliner transportation system will begin operating at Walt Disney World in the summer or fall! But that’s not all…
Oga’s Cantina © Disney
The Disney Parks are always changing, and that means loads of Disney news! Every single day, we’re tracking Disney news (food and otherwise!) so we can bring you the latest. (If you join our DFB Newsletter, you’ll get all the newsy details FIRST!)
From price increases and ticket changes to transportation updates and new restaurants, the BIGGEST news stories from 2018 are going to seriously affect your upcoming trip in 2019! Read through to see what you NEED to know to make sure your visit next year goes smoothly!
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When the announcement was made that Disney World’s tickets would go to a date-based pricing model, our readers had a lot of mixed reactions. On the positive side, readers said they were looking forward to seeing which dates would be lower and using that information to plan their trips. And if you’re a person who enjoys the growing complexity of planning a trip to WDW, we totally feel you on this!
Date-based ticket pricing announced
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