Talking Disney

Here at Walt Disney World it is “NASA Space Day” This September 10 Disney hosts the first official appearance of the crew of Space Shuttle Mission STS-118 after their successful return from space last month. Not only is Walt Disney honoring the heroes of the Endeavor, they are also recognizing Barbara Morgan, teacher-turned astronaut...
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The long-awaited new branch of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella’s Castle is finally open and ready to transform your little girl into a Princess of her dreams. The Boutique opened this past Monday for Cast members and their families only and will have its grand opening for guests on Monday the 10. For...
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For all those folks wondering what happened to the Fountain View Cafe, that famous Espresso and Bakery shop next to the “Fountain of Nations” who’s jets of water are synchronized with music, it has finally re-opened as an Ice Cream Parlor, hosted by Edy’s Ice cream. Gone are the decadent desserts and treats, also...
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The Plaza Restaurant is one of the Magic Kingdom’s best “All-around” eateries. In this, I mean it is the easiest to just walk up, get a table (Usually around lunch) and what my wife and I refer to as a “Hybrid” the best combination of table service, and counter-service venues. For just a little...
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We love to dine at EPCOT. Where else can one sample the fares of eleven different countries all in one place? Here we have many well-known menus, Chinese, French, Italian and of course good old American fast food. However, there are a few eateries here one does not see often in the USA. Case...
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For all the fans of the classic 50s’ car in front of the Sci-Fi Dine-in which has been missing since January for refurbishment, it is now back in it’s rightful place, ready for all those photos and a place to wait for your name to be called to eat. It seems Disney did a...
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Dreams and Dreamers, they are the tenets that are the backbone of these great United States. Without either, our country would not have evolved into the beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity that it is today. For in this country, dreamers are encouraged to dream and to make those dreams come true. Here we...
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Since dining at Walt Disney World is one of my favorite pastimes next to going to the parks, I have decided to do a series of reviews on all of the wonderful restaurants we have enjoyed here at the World. My wife and I dine here at the World so often; I sometimes forget...
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Most people when they plan their trip to Walt Disney World concentrate on all the great rides and parades to be seen and plan to eat at any of their World-class restaurants. However, many do not realize that the World has some of the best live stage shows anywhere, including the great "White Way"...
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Coming soon in late September to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the new “Yak and Yeti” restaurant. This will be the first Table Service restaurant inside the park. One of the amenities that the Animal Kingdom lacked was a table service restaurant. Although the Rainforest Cafe was located at the entrance to the park, it...
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As reported on 3/8/07 the "Bibiddi-Bobbitti Boutique" will have another shop in Cinderella's Castle replacing the "King's Gallery" in late July or August. The King's Gallery was to move into the "Virtual Magic Kingdom" on Main St. and they in turn were to move to "Mickey's Toontown." However, according to close sources, Disney has...
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After many weeks of refurbishment, the China Pavilion’s famous “Lotus Blossom Cafe” is finally ready for its guests with a brand new interior, bright and fresh and a new menu (Well, according to General Manager Stephen Fan, 70% new!), all expertly and lovingly prepared by Head Chef Wei Zhon Xing. Mr. Wei is also...
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The venerable “El Rio del Tiempo” boat ride in the Mexican pavilion closed its doors on Jan 1st of this year in preparation of a rehab for a change in the storyline to reflect the Disney classic 1944 short film starring Donald Duck, “The Three Caballeros”, which was released on February 3rd, 1945. In...
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Springtime and EPCOT'S International Flower and Garden Festival go hand-in-hand. Throughout the park, you will see beautiful floral displays, experience themed weekends, and interactive demonstrations from renowned horticulturists, photographers and authors. Every night you will enjoy free "Flower Power" concerts from the groups of the 60's and 70's. The Festival is so popular that...
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If anyone wandering around the Studios and wonders where the vintage 1950's classic car in front of the Sci-Fi Dine-in went that we all love to sit in and get our picture taken or the classic LaSalle that is perpetually parked on Sunset Boulevard in front of Villains Vogue store has gone, fear not....
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Just a little bit of good news for “Tea Lovers”. Everyone knows that China is renowned for their teas, hot and cold. Now when you travel the “World” at EPCOT, stop by the new “Joy of Tea” cart in front of the China Pavilion. Since it’s opening March 12th, you no longer have to...
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Finally after more than a month of renovations, the Arribas Brothers new Digs on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom are up and running. And, according to the two Glass Artisans I spoke to today, it was well worth the wait. The new shop, adjacent to the old one in the Bakery on...
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There is nothing quite like eating at Walt Disney World. With its huge variety of restaurants and menus, you would be hard-pressed for even the finickiest eater not able to please his palette. Any reader of my articles knows that my wife and I are regular diners here at Disney. One of our favorite...
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The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Make-over Princess Room located in the World of Disney at Downtown Disney, which has been giving little girls the chance to be a real live Disney Princesses by a "Fairy-Godmother-in-Training", will now have a new Boutique in the Magic Kingdom. Since April 5th, 2006 it was the only place to...
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Walt Disney world has announced that the Alfredo Di Roma Ristorante which has been at the Italy pavilion in EPCOT for over 20 years is closing permanently at the end of July 2007. A replacement Italian restaurant will opening in the same location. But at this time, Disney has not released any further details....
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The 4th annual chef demo in honor of black history month will be held on Thursday, march 1st from 2-4pm in the Walt Disney story theater. All are welcome to come learn how to prepare African American southern style cuisine and taste the results. Crystal arts reopened Sunday Feb. 25th, in the location formerly...
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The last day of the press event, the Media was invited to the Fantasia H room in the Contemporary Resort to hear Disney executives tell of new attractions, services and products coming soon to the parks and resorts. Meg Crofton, President of the Walt Disney World Resort opened the event, speaking about all the...
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Head Chef Michael Viola of Tony’s town square restaurant worked his last day this Friday, Feb, 23rd. He is being transferred to the Akershus of Norway and Chef Mark Norberg of Akershus will begin training for about 4 to 6 weeks at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant as head chef” now dave said these type...
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Friday the 26th: Meeting at the Fantasia H room in the Contemporary Resort, we heard of the new and exciting products, services and technologies that will be coming soon at the Disney theme parks and resorts. With the previous schedule, I will now give my reports and observations of this, the “Year of a...
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Thursday the 25th was a full scheduled day and I arrived in the Magic Kingdom at 8:15am. Again it was raining to beat the band, cold and dreary. But at the Castle, the sun shown for the Davis family of Lilonia Arkansas. This family made history as the First family to spend the night...
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The “Year of a Million Dreams” which replaced the “Happiest Celebration on Earth” had its International Press Event here at Walt Disney World. Starting on Wednesday the 24th and ending on Friday the 26th, was to showcase to the Media all the new and exciting events, shows and new attractions that Disney has in...
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From one of the most successful Disney Channel Original Movies produced, “High School Musical” released on January 20th, 2006 comes another successful “Mini-Show” here at Walt Disney World. The “High School Musical Pep Rally” now performed in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat at MGM studios takes you back to your own Pep rally days...
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This much talked about room where a lucky family will be chosen to spend the night and be immersed in all the trappings of Cinderella’s world is being shown to select members of the media. The room not only is a “Magical” place to spend the night, it also decorated and designed to give...
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Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is easily one of the Magic Kingdom’s favorite attractions. In fact it is the longest running stage show in the history of theater in the United States, seen by millions of people! But how many people know that this attraction was one of Walt’s personal favorites and that he...
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Well, with two new attractions already showing for the guests, “The Seas with Nemo and Friends” and “Finding Nemo, the Musical” the third in the trilogy of new shows; “Monsters Inc, Comedy Club Show” is not quite ready for the guests. I have heard that there were a few “Soft-Opening” shows, but they were...
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