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NEWS: Delta Air Lines Announces NEW In-Flight Meals (Created by a Disney World Chef!)

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So if you’re here, you’re probably like us, and you love good food. Well, here’s the thing…airplane food is often anything BUT good. It can be bland, boring, and sometimes completely unappetizing. But what if we told you that was changing, at least for one airline?

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Delta Air Lines recently announced that it is curating NEW meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a Disney World chef, and he isn’t just ANY Disney World chef, he’s a James Beard award-winning chef. Yep, select Delta Air Lines flights will soon have meals curated by José Andrés, who owns Jaleo in Disney Springs.

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An Award Winning Disney World Celebrity Chef Is Opening a NEW Restaurant in an Unexpected Place

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Don’t forget to eat before you fly! There’s nothing worse than a lousy airplane meal, right?

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Luckily, a famous chef is here to help. A legendary, Michelin Star-Awarded chef — who has a longtime presence at Disney Springs — is branching out into the burgeoning airport restaurant space with a BRAND-NEW restaurant at one of the United States’ busiest transport hubs.

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Why You Want To Be in Disney Springs on Fridays This Summer

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Disney Springs has so much to offer guests who are visiting Disney World.

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Some of our favorite restaurants can be found at Disney Springs! Not to mention all shops, entertainment, a movie theater, and even a bowling alley!. This summer, you’re gonna want to pencil Friday nights in at Disney Springs — here’s why.

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STOP Walking Past This Hidden Gem in Disney Springs

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There are so many great food options to try in Disney Springs, it might be challenging to decide which one to choose!

Pepe by Chef José Andrés

Whether you’re looking for a comforting Southern brunch or an upscale pan-Asian dinner, you will not be starved for choice at Disney Springs. If you’re in the mood for some delicious Spanish cuisine, Jaleo by Chef José Andrés features a delightful menu of tapas in a table service restaurant. But did you know they also have a counter service location right next door? You can enjoy Pepe by José Andrés by dining in or taking it with you on the go. We were recently invited to a media event to try some of their new and favorite menu items, so come see what we thought!

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NEWS: Another Spot Where You Can Grab a Quick Bite in Disney Springs Has Reopened!

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A number of Disney World restaurants have reopened over the past several months, while some remain closed.

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Not too long ago, we shared the news about several Disney restaurant reopenings and buffet updates, and now we’ve got an exciting update about one Disney Springs spot!

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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…]

José Andrés and Lin-Manuel Miranda Have Teamed Up with Coca-Cola to Provide an AMAZING Donation!

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Hamilton has made its way to Disney+ (and our holiday weekend plans are to eat some pie and watch the musical on repeat).

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Although July 4th is a holiday to celebrate, it’s also a great time to give back to communities who have been affected by our current situation. And, a few Disney affiliates are teaming together to provide a HUGE donation to those in need!

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News! Jaleo Will NOT Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th

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In our efforts to keep you as informed as possible with which Disney Springs restaurants will be reopening on May 20th, we’re also keeping you in the loop with those that are not.

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Today, a representative from Jaleo by José Andrés told us they are currently formulating a plan for their tentative reopening which is “still to be determined.”

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Chef José Andrés of Jaleo Promises Free Meals for Doctors and Nurses!

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Three cheers for Chef José Andrés!

Chef José Andrés ©Jaleo

We love hearing about people stepping up to help others during these difficult times. And celebrity chef, José Andrés, the owner of Jaleo and Pepe in Disney Springs, has done just that! He has temporarily converted several of his locations into community kitchens to assist those in need of affordable meals. But he’s going a step further to thank doctors and nurses for their hard work!

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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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