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AUGUST 2010
FREE Dining Offer: Book a Walt Disney World vacation Magic Your Way package and get a select Dining Bonus - Free! Book a value - Get Quick Service Dining Plan Free! Book a moderate, deluxe or villa - Get the Disney Dining Plan Free! This offer requires a 4 Night Minimum Stay with park admission Some blackout dates. Book by December 20, 2010.
Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages go on sale August 26.
Via Napoli, the new pizzeria in Epcot's World Showcase, had its grand opening on August 5. Jack Spence has a full report on the restaurant's grand opening ceremonies: The 2011 Walt Disney World Packages and Dining Plans have been announced. Price for the basic dining plan ranges from from $45.99 to $47.99 per person for adults and $11.99 to $12.99 per person for children ages 3-9, depending on the season of the booking. Disney's Quick Service Dining Plan has increased to $34.99 per person for adults and $11.99 per person for children ages 3-9. The Deluxe Dining Plan will be $78.99/adults and $21.99/children 3-9; while the Premium Plan is $169/adults and $119/children, and the Platinum Plan $229/adults and $160/children. The Wine and Dine add-on package is available again this year for an additional $39.99 per night. Le Cellier (Canada/Epcot) to require 2 Dining Credits (Disney Dining Plan) for dinner only - beginning March 1, 2011. Lunch remains at 1 Dining Credit. JULY 2010 Reservations for the 2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival special dining experiences opened July 20. Several events are already sold out, so be sure to call 407-WDW-FEST soon for your reservations. AllEars.Net has updated details on the dates and pricing for the special dining experiences here: http://allears.net/tp/ep/fw10/fw10_special.htm
Tables in Wonderland is offering a new, special Food and Wine Festival vacation package for October 24-27, open to just 100 members. Called "The Grape Getaway," the package includes a 4-day convention parkhopper ticket, cooking school, a wine school with a Disney sommelier, and special dining experiences, including dinner within the scenes of the Great Movie Ride. Packages range from $1900 (without accommodations) to $2500 (includes 3-night accommodations at Disney's BoardWalk Inn) per person. To book this exclusive package, call 407-560-6076 or visit http://disneyurl.com/grapegetaway The Kona Island Sushi Bar at Disney's Polynesian Resort is now a permanent fixture, according to the Disney Parks Blog. Located adjacent to the Kona Cafe, the 20-seat sushi bar is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The new table service restaurant in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot, Via Napoli, will begin taking reservations on August 6 for September 10 and beyond . Although the "Grand Opening" celebration will be held August 5, the restaurant will be in a "soft opening" with no reservations (walk-ins only) between then and September 10, which is the official opening day. Patina Restaurant Group will operate the new pizzeria, the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park. A unique feature at Via Napoli will be the wood-burning ovens, which are named after the three active volcanoes in Italy -- Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius and Stromboli. Each oven will be sculpted with the "face of the volcano" -- reflecting the gods whose mythology surrounds each volcano's history. The menu, which is the same for both lunch and dinner, includes wood-fired pizza in three sizes: individual; large with eight slices; and "mezzo metro," or half meter, that is 12 slices. There will be a selection of classical Neapolitan pizzas, ranging from pizza bianca, quattro stagioni, piccante, ortolano and a traditional margherita. In addition to the margherita pizza, there are several vegetarian options, including fusilli pasta in a Southern Italian-style pesto, salads, minestrone and more. The average check is estimated to be about $23 and Disney Dining Plan is accepted (one table service credit per person per meal). For an updated menu with item descriptions and prices: http://allears.net/menu/menu_vianap.htm The Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party can now be booked for most dates through December 29, 2010. NOTE: Times may change throughout the week due to special events such as Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, but the event will still run those evenings. Price for adults is now $27.68. This nightly celebration at the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station includes a self-service buffet featuring a wide-range of sweets and beverages, and exclusive viewing of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. http://allears.net/tp/mk/dessertparty1.html Magic Kingdom Dining News: The Tomorrowland Terrace Cafe (Noodle Station) is now offering "American Classics," such as burgers, sandwiches and salads, and chicken nuggets at lunchtime, while it serves "Asian Specialties" beginning at 4 p.m., including Orange Chicken and Beef and Broccoli. The Diamond Horseshoe is extending its hours August 15 - 28 to include dinner. The Free Dining offer has been extended through December 21, 2010, at Walt Disney World. If you book a Magic Your Way vacation package at a Value resort (one of the All-Stars, or Pop Century), you get free Quick-service dining plan. Book a package at a Moderate, Deluxe or Villa and you can get the basic Disney Dining plan free. Offer is valid most nights August 15 through December 21, 2010, but must be booked by August 14, 2010. JUNE 2010 The 15th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will begin taking reservations for special dining experiences at 7 a.m. on July 20, 2010. This year's festival, dubbed Delicious Discoveries, runs October 1 through November 14. There will be a dozen categories of special wine and culinary events scheduled during the festival's six weeks. New programming this year includes the First Bites Opening Reception festival preview to be held on September 30; the 3-D Disney's Dessert Discovery and the Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French Grand Marnier tasting experience. Returning events include Celebrating Family and Friends in the Kitchen, Epcot Wine Schools, Mexico Tequila Tastings and Food and Wine Pairings. Throughout the festival, the park will present more than 25 international marketplaces where food, wine, beer and spirits lovers can sample cuisine, culture and entertainment from six continents. The new Belgium marketplace will serve Steamed Mussels with Roasted Garlic Cream, and the new South Korea marketplace will offer BBQ Short Ribs with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi. At least 250 Disney and celebrity chefs will conduct culinary demonstrations and host tasting events. In addition, the Festival Welcome Center will feature Authentic Taste Seminars and Authors without Borders weekend conversations that are included with Epcot admission. To make reservations for these special events and programs, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting 7 a.m. on July 20. Festival details will be available at www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine before reservations open July 20. Sand Trap Bar & Grill at Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course has undergone some changes as of June 20. The restaurant, now known simply as the Sand Trap, now offers a limited menu with a full bar and cold food selection. Menu items, including sandwiches and salads, will be freshly prepared and served out of the bar. Sand Trap will now open at 10:30 a.m. and remain available until the golf course is clear. http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/06/sand_trap_restaurant_1.html The new restaurant in Epcot's Mexico pavilion, the 250-seat La Hacienda, will open daily for dinner ONLY at 4 p.m. (It was originally announced that the restaurant would serve both fast food at lunch and table service for dinner.) For starters, the menu will feature queso fundido (warm cheese with poblano pepper and chorizo); a taco trio with rib eye, roasted chicken and pork; and traditional black bean soup. Entrees will include a mixed grill for two with flank steak, chicken, chorizo and vegetables (a seafood version features grouper, shrimp and scallops); roasted shrimp in pepper garlic broth; flank steak with spring onions, refried beans and cactus leaves; and grilled red snapper with roasted corn and cactus leaves. Desserts will include chocolate churros, sweet tamales and fruit empanadas. The other Mexico restaurant on the promenade, La Cantina, will be open daily at 11 a.m. and will have 150 outdoor seats. The new La Cantina menu will offer chicken and beef tacos on fresh handmade corn tortillas, nachos, a cheese empanada, guacamole and chips and churros. Raglan Road at Downtown Disney will open at 10 a.m. during the month of June to show World Cup Soccer games on two 50-inch TV screens. They'll serve a full Irish breakfast all day and offer happy hour drinks and food specials. Also
to accommodate World Cup Soccer viewers, ESPN
Club on the BoardWalk will start serving at 10:30 a.m.
for all early game days now through June 29 and July 2 and 3. Fantasmic! dining packages are now available during lunch at Hollywood Brown Derby and Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano. Lunch packages can be booked on all dates Fantasmic! is scheduled. The Fantasmic! dining package allows you to access to a specially designated seating area, without having to queue for a long time -- you can wait until 30-45 minutes prior to the show time before entering the theater. NOTE: When there are two performances of Fantasmic! on the same night, the package is valid for the first performance only. Make reservations by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days in advance. Pick up your VIP voucher for Fantasmic! at the end of your meal. Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge is now offering tableside after-dinner drinks on a rolling cordial cart. The cart, the only one of its kind at Walt Disney World, offers brandies, scotches, and even Rémy Martin's Louis the 13th cognac. MAY 2010 Lunch with Cat Cora - Tables in Wonderland presents lunch with Cat Cora on June 30, 2010 from 12:30pm - 2:30pm at Kouzzina by Cat Cora on Disney's Boardwalk. Cost is $150 per person plus tax, gratuity is included. For reservations, e-mail WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com with the following information: your interest to book, your name, daytime phone number, home address, and the number of people in your party. You will be notified on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Your credit card will be taken over the phone once your reservation is confirmed. The event is limited to 100 Guests. APRIL 2010 The Dining with an Imagineer program is now being offered twice a month at the Flying Fish Cafe on the Boardwalk. Seating for the event, which runs from 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. on designated dates, is limited to 10 people. Upcoming dates are: May 4 and 18; June 1, 15 and 29. Price is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. To book this experience, call 407-WDW-DINE. Tables in Wonderland has announced a special "Under the Sea Garden" Mother's Day Brunch to be held at Epcot in the Living Seas Salon on Sunday, May 9, 2010. The Salon is located on the second floor of The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion. There will be two seatings for brunch: first seating from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; second seating from 2 to 4 p.m. Price is $95 per person, plus tax. Gratuity is included. For reservations, email WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com with the following information: your interest to book, your name, daytime phone number, home address, and the number of people in your party. You will be notified on a first-come, first-served basis. Your credit card information will be taken over the phone once your reservation is confirmed. The event is limited to 108 guests per seating. Tables
in Wonderland is
presenting some special dining events over the next few months: For reservations for either of these dinners, email WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com with the following information: your interest to book, name, daytime phone number, home address, and the number of people in your party. You will be notified on a first-come, first-served basis. Your credit card will be taken over the phone once your reservation is confirmed. MARCH 2010 The Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party Returns begining March 28th! The regular price for this experience is $21.99 for adults and $11.99 for children (3-9 years old). Peak period pricing will be $25.99 for adults and $13.99 for children. Call (407) WDW-DINE to make reservations From March 28 through April 10, you can dine later than usual at three Epcot restaurants: Coral Reef Restaurant, Garden Grill and Le Cellier Steakhouse . Book your "extra hour" table online or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Read more about this trial period on the Disney Parks Blog: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/extra-time-to-dine-at-epcot/ The Diamond Horseshoe (Magic Kingdom, Frontierland) will be serving dinner from March 27 - April 7th. The hours are 5:00pm to 9:00pm. This will be an all you care to eat, Western themed dinner. Adult: $33.99, Child: $16.99 Hoop-Dee-Doo 9:30pm show on March 23, 2010 has been cancelled. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown Disney celebrates St. Patrick's Day "the Irish way" March 17 (and March 16, too) with bistro-style Irish food, fine Irish beers and whiskies, and live musical entertainment, including a special engagement by Elevation, a U2 tribute band, which will perform at 10 p.m., and CREEL, Orlando's "most Irish, most talented Irish Band," which will perform earlier in the day. The family-friendly, all-day party starts at 11 a.m. For a $10 cover charge for the day, you'll be given a wristband that allows you to leave and come back later if you wish. Kids under 18 are free. There will be a variety of games and giveaways throughout the day, including a "So You Think You Can Riverdance" competition. Tables in Wonderland is offering its members two special events during the month of March:
FEBRUARY 2010 The Wave restaurant at Disney's Contemporary Resort has added a tagline to its name. It is now formally called: The Wave... of American Flavors. The Maya Grill at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort will change its breakfast from buffet to a la carte (off the menu) beginning February 23, 2010. This change will not affect those use Disney dining plans. The Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom reopened after its rehab on February 15, 2010. The Liberty Tree Tavern has resumed its normal operation of serving lunch and dinner as a non-character location. Carnevale Di Venezia is being celebrated at Tutto Italia Ristorante in the Italy pavilion at Epcot February 8-16 . Specially priced lunch and dinner menus include an appetizer, entree and dessert. Lunch ($19 per guest) will be served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dinner ($29 per guest) will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. The event features cast members wearing colorful costumes and handmade Venetian masks, which will be available for purchase. Dinner guests will also be serenaded by the strolling musical trio Viva Venezia. For more reservations or more details, call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). Pollo Campero, an international Latin chicken quick-service restaurant chain, has partnered with franchisee Levy Campero to deliver a new restaurant concept in Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort. The restaurant will feature Pollo Campero's signature Latin chicken, as well as a new restaurant concept featuring fresh, healthy food. This new restaurant will replace the Marketplace's McDonald's, which will close its Downtown Disney location April 30, 2010. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2010/02/pollo_campero_and_levy_campero.html As of February 7, 2010, Dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table will now be the same as the Breakfast and Lunch character meals at the restaurant. When you arrive at the restaurant, Cinderella will welcome you to her castle in the lobby. At that time, she will pose for photos and sign autographs, then you will proceed upstairs to dine with other characters from Disney's Royal Family. (Characters subject to change without notice.) The official name for all three meals at the Castle will be Fairytale Dining at Cinderella's Royal Table, and all will require 2 entitlements when using the Disney Dining Plans. Tables in Wonderland members have the chance to book a special Valentine's Day "Chocolate Dinner" at Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's BoardWalk, February 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. The special dining experience includes hors d'oeuvres and a plated dinner, followed by a trio of chocolate desserts: chocolate angel food cake with berries, Grand Marnier-infused Strawberry with Valrhona fondue and Chocolate-infused Flan. Cost is $160 plus tax per person; gratuity is included. A jazz trio will provide live entertainment. The event is limited to only 190 guests. To make reservations email WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com with your name, phone number, home address and number of people in your party. JANUARY 2010 New Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Restaurants
have been added to
Tables in Wonderland 2010 dining discounts.
The new additions to the list are:
Complete list of eligible dining locations HERE. Cantina de San Angel at the Mexico pavilion in Epcot, will be closed for a significant refurbishment and expansion until fall 2010. The company that operates the restaurants in the Mexico pavilion, San Angel Inn, LLC, plans to open on the site a new 400-seat waterside restaurant and quick service food location "specializing in the freshly baked culinary flavors of Mexico." During the refurbishment, the San Angel Inn Restaurante and La Cava de Tequila located inside the Mexico pavilion, and the Taqueria Del Lago, located alongside the promenade, will still be open for Mexican dining. |
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Trails End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness is now offering a pilot program at lunch, serving an a la carte menu instead of a buffet. Items include chili, fried chicken and waffles, sauteed catfish, grilled pork chop, spicy grilled shrimp and andouille sausage, as well as desserts such as wilderness s'mores and a warm sticky bun sundae. A vegetarian entree and no sugar added dessert option will also be available. Breakfast and dinner remain a buffet. No word on when the pilot will end.