Posts Tagged ‘Downtown Disney’

Bring wee ones out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Disney World

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant will host an all-day, family-friendly bash on March 17. (Walt Disney World photo) Ready for something besides green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Walt Disney World has a celebration planned for March 17 that makes room for even the wee ones. Raglan Road Irish Pub...

March 10th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Downtown Disney: Two new stores, Enhanced Theater Experience coming soon

Ridemakerz is rolling into Downtown Disney March 25. The store is already at Downtown Disney in California. Disney World is in the process of adding two stores and upgrading a movie theater at its Downtown Disney shopping and dining complex. First up: AMC Entertainment is transforming auditorium 1 of...

March 2nd, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Things to do | Read More

Kickin’ back to Wildhorse Saloon days at Downtown Disney

Sweet spread. Corn bread is even better with honey pecan butter. Gaylord Entertainment Co. opened Wildhorse Saloon at Downtown’s Disney’s Pleasure Island in 1998 and closed the country restaurant and bar in 2001. In its heyday, Wildhorse was fun stop for great barbecue and free line dancing...

February 19th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Oscar worthy dish from Planet Hollywood in Downtown Disney

Seafood Aeja(pronounced AA-jah) is an indulgent main course created for a special occasion like the upcoming Oscars. In 1996, Planet Hollywood’s executive chef created this dish for an Oscar night fundraiser at the Downtown Disney restaurant. The dish was trophy worthy then and it’s trophy...

February 18th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

McDonald’s moving from Downtown Disney? As parent, I’m not lovin’ it

The announcement this week that the McDonald’s at Downtown Disney’s Marketplace is closing April 30 came as a surprise to many, and I think families with small children will be most affected. As an adult, I rarely choose to eat at McDonald’s if I don’t have the kids in tow —...

February 5th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Pollo Campero will replace McDonald’s in Downtown Disney in late 2010

Pollo Campero, an international Latin chicken quick-service restaurant chain, has partnered with Levy Campero to deliver a new restaurant concept in the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort. The restaurant, which is scheduled to open in late 2010, will replace McDonald’s and feature...

February 3rd, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Cirque du Soleil: New juggler in ‘La Nouba’ set to appear on Ellen DeGeneres show

Anthony Gatto is joining the cast of "La Nouba," Cirque du Soleil's production at Downtown Disney. Folks who tune into Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show Thursday can watch a sneak peek of Anthony Gatto, a juggler with 11 world records, who is joining the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba...

February 2nd, 2010 | Celebrities, Dewayne Bevil, News, Things to do | Read More

From the Downtown Disney archives: Planet Hollywood’s Maple Grilled Salmon

Savory salmon. Planet Hollywood blended herbs with maple syrup for a unique taste. In 1999, this Maple Grilled Salmon was a popular menu item at Planet Hollywood, a centerpiece eatery of Downtown Disney’s West Side. In fact, we liked it so much we’ve pulled the recipe from our archives to...

January 29th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Cirque du Soleil: Famed juggler joining cast of ‘La Nouba’

Cirque du Soleil opened its "La Nouba" show at Downtown Disney in 1998.Climbing on chairs is out and juggling is in at “La Nouba,” the Cirque du Soleil show based at Downtown Disney. Anthony Gatto, who holds 11 world records in juggling, will join the show beginning Feb. 5. He...

January 29th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Things to do, Tickets and Deals | Read More

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant’s Bread and Butter Pudding

Raisins and custard or butterscotch sauce give bread and butter pudding from Raglan Road Irish Pub its sweetness. Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late-night light meals in the greater Downtown Disney area. The restaurant serves authentic Irish food created under the...

January 26th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More