Epcot’s Via Napoli Ristorante to open during August 2010 (click for more)
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria is scheduled to open during August 2010. Located in the Italy Pavillion at Epcot, this 300 seat restaurant expands the dining options at this multicultural part of Walt Disney World. The Patina Restaurant Group’s CEO Nick Valenti created the authentic menu based on his travels in Southern Italy. A feature at Via Napoli is its three wood-burning ovens which are named after the three active volcanoes in Italy – Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius and Strombol...Orlando Ale House close to the Formosa Gardens Vacation Rentals area (click for more)
A new Orlando Ale House restaurant is being built in the area. This is great news for vacation rental guests in the Kissimmee West: Formosa Gardens area as it provides another local dining option. The Orlando Ale House will be located next to the Publix at Orange Lake (across the street from Rolling Oaks Commons where the SuperTarget and Olive Garden is located). I don't know the date it is due to open yet, but as soon as I find out, I will share. Click here to visit the Ale House Website. ...Eat to the Beat! Concert Series Welcomes Seven New Acts During 15th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (click for more)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – They span four decades of popularity. Collectively, they’ve thrilled music lovers with everything from Pop, Techno and Adult Contemporary to Southern Rock, Progressive Rock and Pop Rock. But they have one thing in common: They are seven acts playing the Eat to the Beat! concert series for the first time during the 15th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Oct. 1-Nov. 14 at Walt Disney World Resort. Appearing for the first time on the Eat to the Beat!...Carnival of Venice (click for more)
Tutto Italia in EPCOT will be having a Carnival of Venice celebration beginning February 8th 2010 through to February 16th 2010. This special celebration includes an appetizer, entree and desert. Prices are $19 for lunch and $29 for dinner. Servers will be wearing amazing handmade Venetian masks and costumes. Dinner will also feature the strolling musical trio "Viva Venezia" The chef inspired menu also features Fileto Di Pesce Al Melograno (Halibut with Pomegranate Sauce) at dinner. ht...Pollo Campero (click for more)
A new Downtown Disney eatery will be opening in late 2010. Pollo Campero is a Guatemalan fried chicken restaurant chain - think a latin version of KFC - featuring fried and grilled chicken, salads and specialty drinks. Pollo Campero will open in the space currently occupied by McDonald's which is closing shortly. Kay - Providing special vacation home rentals and advice for over 5 years to families and friends wanting to make the most of their time and money while visiting Walt Disney W...Downtown Disney McDonald’s restaurant to close (click for more)
As part of a 2004 decision to end a 10 year exclusive sponsorship agreement with Disney, the McDonald's restaurant in downtown Disney will close at the end of April. McDonald's will still continue to operate the restaurant near to the entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom. In its place will be a Pollo Campero, a Latin chicken fast-food restaurant. Kay - Providing special vacation home rentals and advice for over 5 years to families and friends wanting to make the most of their time and mon...EPCOT: New Authentic Italian Pizza Restaurant, Cantina de San Angel expansion (click for more)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Two exciting additions are coming to Epcot World Showcase, with culinary expansions under way at the Italy pavilion and Mexico pavilion. In Italy, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria is under construction with opening planned for fall 2010 in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Operated by Patina Restaurant Group, the same restaurateurs who run the pavilion’s Tutto Italia Ristorante, the 300-seat pizzeria is inspired by Naples 45, another Pat...
Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World (click for more)
As of the 27th October 2009, advance dining reservations (ADRs) for Walt Disney World restaurants can be now made 180 days in advance. Some popular dining options can sell out in minutes, Cinderella's Royal Table, located in Cinderella's Castle in The Magic Kingdom is one such option. Dining reservations can now be made online here or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Online reservations can be made as early as 6am Eastern time – earlier than the telephone reservation department opens, bear th...Cat and Mouse? (click for more)
The big cheese better watch out, there is a new Cat in town! Cat Cora, celebrity chef and the only female Iron Chef is partnering with Disney to open a Mediterranean style restauarant on Disney's Boardwalk area. Slated to open during the fall of 2009 the restaurant, called Kouzzina, will occupy the space currently occupied by Spoodles. Serving Greek and Mediterranean dishes, the restuarant is sure to be a big hit. The question is, with the Cat keep the Mouse away? For more informat...
Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World (click for more)
As of the 27th October 2009, advance dining reservations (ADRs) for Walt Disney World restaurants can be now made 180 days in advance. Some popular dining options can sell out in minutes, Cinderella's Royal Table, located in Cinderella's Castle in The Magic Kingdom is one such option. Dining reservations can now be made online here or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Online reservations can be made as early as 6am Eastern time – earlier than the telephone reservation department opens, bear th...Character Dining (click for more)
Character meals can be a great way to meet your favorite Disney Characters. They are normally buffet style meals and don’t come cheap. They are, however, an experience that you and your children will remember for a long time. It is recommended to book your character meals well in advance as they are popular and sell out well in advance. Call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) to make your reservations. Please be aware that character meals within a theme park will require theme park admission on ...
Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World (click for more)
As of the 27th October 2009, advance dining reservations (ADRs) for Walt Disney World restaurants can be now made 180 days in advance. Some popular dining options can sell out in minutes, Cinderella's Royal Table, located in Cinderella's Castle in The Magic Kingdom is one such option. Dining reservations can now be made online here or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Online reservations can be made as early as 6am Eastern time – earlier than the telephone reservation department opens, bear th...