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Is Disney World quieter than usual this summer?

Does this scene at Animal Kingdom Lodge mean things are less busy than usual at Disney World? I had dinner at Boma in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge last night and was surprised to see the parking lot being improved with a large portion of it  closed off to cars. The improvement work wasn’t...
July 15th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, News, Uncategorized | Read More

Main Street Electrical Parade aims to light up Disney’s summer

A longtime Disney favorite once again will light up the Magic Kingdom, beginning this weekend. Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade, absent from Florida since 2001, is the centerpiece of a loose collection of activities across Disney World dubbed “Summer Nightastic!” The parade,...
June 3rd, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, News, Nightlife, Things to do, Uncategorized, Video | Read More

Are conditions at Disneyland Paris driving workers to suicide?

Here’s a disturbing report from across the pond: Three employees of the Disneyland Paris Resort have committed suicide in recent times, leading The Times of London to publish a story about it.  (Of course, the Brits are always happy to look askance at the French.) But it is a bit newsworthy when...
April 9th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, News, Uncategorized | Read More

Fettuccine Alfredo from L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante formerly at Epcot

Indulge in creamy Alfredo with this arcgive recipe. Epcot’s signature Italian restaurant is now Tutto Italia. But L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante held that position at Epcot’s Italy Pavilion early on. L’Originale Alfredo closed in 2007, the same year we shared this recipe...
March 9th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Read More

Coconut Curried Chicken Stew from Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Coconut Curried Chicken Stew Curry powder is a wonderfully aromatic spice that is most associated with Indian cooking. The spice is a key element in this restaurant recipe request from Boma — The Flavors of Africa at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The recipe from our 2003 archive...
February 17th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Uncategorized | Read More

A chocolate delight from the recipe archives of Epcot’s Chefs de France

Epcot's Chefs de France Matignon. Located in the France pavilion at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World, Chefs de France offers a taste of authentic French cuisine. Chocolate always seems to star in magical desserts that intrigue diners of all ages. Today’s recipe is called called Matignon and...
February 5th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Uncategorized | Read More

Toolmaker is newest sponsor at Disney World

Walt Disney World has signed up a new corporate sponsor: Stanley Works. The New Britain, Conn.-based tool manufacturer has signed a multiyear contract making it the “official tool provider” at Disney World and ensuring its brand is on view throughout the giant resort. Stanley’s logo now appears...
January 15th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News, Uncategorized | Read More

Farewell to ‘Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee’ – but is it Paris-bound?

Stopped by the Magic Kingdom today for the final day of “Tiana’s Showboat Jublilee” peformances, and caught the next-to-last jubilee. The show has clearly struck a chord with guests; many were obviously return visitors as they had their viewing route planned ahead of time, were singing...
January 3rd, 2010 | Matt Palm, News, Uncategorized | Read More

Epcot’s “Illuminations” fireworks carries a loud wish for peace

  I love the irony that the “Let There Be Peace on Earth” holiday finale to Epcot’s “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” has the loudest finale at Disney World. Seriously, you have to see the grand finale to believe it. The entire lagoon and skies above are filled —...
December 29th, 2009 | Matt Palm, Things to do, Uncategorized | Read More

Schnitzel from Epcot’s Biergarten Restaurant is a hearty favorite

Savory Chicken Schnitzel conjures flavors of the Old World at the Biergarten Restaurant at World Showcase at Disney's Epcot. The German dish is offered with a hunter sauce, a classic brown sauce consisting of mushrooms, shallots and white wine and sometimes tomatoes and parsley. French cookbooks...
December 10th, 2009 | Dining, Disney Recipes, Heather McPherson, Things to do, Uncategorized | Read More
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