Posts Tagged ‘Disney World’

Epcot: Prepare for Neapolitan pizza

We’re just about two weeks away from the official opening of the long-anticipated Epcot pizzeria, which will be called Via Napoli and located in the back of the Italy pavilion of World Showcase. Here are clues on what to expect, based on the menu and a news release from Patina Restaurant Group,...

July 20th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Dining, Featured, Things to do | Read More

Will Disney World ticket prices increase at beginning of August?

(Walt Disney World photo) If you have an upcoming Walt Disney World vacation or are a local considering annual passes, you might want to consider purchasing your theme park tickets before Aug. 1. For the past four years, Disney has raised ticket prices on the first Sunday in August. Such hikes usually...

July 19th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney World offers homeschool programs Sept 7-9 and Jan. 24-25

(Walt Disney World photo) Walt Disney World offers many different opportunities for students under the Disney Youth Programs banner, ranging from Disney Magic Music Days to Disney Performing Arts Workshops to Grad Night. Most recently, Disney Homeschool Days were announced for the the upcoming school...

July 16th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

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

Kids who love horses will have fun at Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

My daughter is eager to start her pony ride at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at the Fort Wilderness campground at Walt Disney World. (Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) If your child is crazy about horses, visiting the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness campground can make a fun, inexpensive outing...

July 15th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Downtown Disney’s Portobello pairs meatball sliders and beer in new menu

In case you missed this from orlandosentinel.com/thedish: Portobello in Downtown Disney is embracing meatball mania, offering an affordable assortment of meatball sliders paired with local and organic beers. The Meatball Bar, conceptualized by Portobello’s executive chef Steven Richardand Portobello’s...

July 14th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson | Read More

Raspberry Gelato from the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Raspberry Gelato Sister resorts, Walt Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Clubcomplexes transport guests to unparalleled waterfront relaxation. Behind the resorts are Stormalong Bay and Crescent Lake. Stormalong Bay spans 3 acres, with water slides emerging from the replica of a wrecked ship, lagoons,...

July 13th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Soul Candy spirited beverage from the Walt Disney World Resort

Soul Candy With more than 50 lounges in Walt Disney World hotels and three of the theme parks (no alcohol is served in Magic Kingdom), you can sip beers and wines from around the globe, French champagnes and bartenders’ specialty drinks such as a Watermelon Martini at Crew’s Cup Lounge...

July 12th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Nightlife, Things to do | Read More

Star sighting: Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade at ESPN Wide World of Sports

NBA star Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat compared athletic wear with Mickey Mouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports this weekend. Disney World gave the player a trio of basketballs that formed the trademark shape of Mickey’s head. (Photo by Todd Anderson/Walt Disney Co.)

July 12th, 2010 | Celebrities, Dewayne Bevil, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Pictures | Read More

Chicken Tajine from Epcot’s Restaurant Marrakesh

Chicken Tajine With Preserved Lemon & Olives The Moroccan Showcase in Epcot is home to Restaurant Marrakesh, a North African-style sultan’s palace that offers a culinary adventure for guests. the menu includes Harira soup and Moroccan pastries as well as many wonderful savory entrees. The...

July 9th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More