A new ice cream shop has opened in the former bakery space at the France pavilion at Epcot. L’Artisan des Glaces features 16 flavors, all made in-house with fresh ingredients. For grown-up tastes, guests can ask for a shot of liquor on top – served in a martini glass. The bakery has moved to a [...]

On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the Main Street Bakery at Disney’s Magic Kingdom will officially reopen with a new look and new coffee and other offerings by Starbucks. A preview was held today and we got a look inside. Just over a year ago, Disney announced that all six of their U.S. theme parks would [...]

There’s a new bar at Downtown Disney and a real eye-catcher right above it. The Lava Lounge at Rainforest Cafe is now open and the volcano above it is erupting with fire every half hour. Just to the left of the main Rainforest Cafe entrance is the new Lava Lounge. At the bottom of a [...]

The second annual Special Diets IllumiNations Dessert Party is being held on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at the France Pavilion at Epcot. The event is private party specifically for individuals affected by allergies and intolerances. It will being hosted by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW. The event will include a dessert buffet in [...]

Antarctica at SeaWorld will have a special Coke Freestyle drink available when it opens on May 24 called Vanilla South Pole Chill, and they will offer a unique souvenir cup to go along with it. SeaWorld will offer the Cup That Cares, a refillable-cup program that tracks your CO₂ savings with every Coca-Cola Freestyle refill [...]

By Ashley Nichols It began at Universal Studios, and then spread to Downtown Disney. Unexpectedly, they appeared at SeaWorld Orlando at the end of March. Coke Freestyle machines have arrived, and they may have the potential to change Central Florida’s theme parks forever. Coca-Cola Freestyle, a drink machine rolled out by the Coca-Cola Company in [...]

Earlier this week, Hash House A Go Go, an all-day dining spot, opened on International Drive. The award-winning restaurant, made famous at their Las Vegas locations, serves “twisted farm food” for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The name represents the fusing the ideas of “old-style food” and “something new” creating a fun lighthearted dining experience [...]

By Banks Lee Pies. From grandma’s cooking, to the local bakery and specialty shops, pies have been enjoyed by almost everyone throughout the years. On April 27 and 28, 2013, guests in Celebration, Fla. can experience the love of pies for themselves at the 12th Annual American Pie Council (APC) Great American Pie Festival. The [...]

Viva la Música is back on Saturdays at SeaWorld and Sundays at Busch Gardens throughout April and May and will feature some of the biggest names in Latin music. The concerts are free with theme park admission and events feature Latin cuisine, concerts and arts & crafts. On Saturdays, April 9 through May 4, SeaWorld [...]

Earlier today, Walt Disney World announced a new dining option coming to the Morocco pavilion at Epcot later this year. Dubbed Spice Road Table, this new dining location will be located along the World Showcase Lagoon waterfront and will serve various small plates and refreshments. While the menu has yet to be released, the cuisine [...]

By Nicole Siscaretti Raglan Road, Downtown Disney’s Irish restaurant, has rolled out a new Sunday brunch menu and dining experience. Offerings include a little something from breakfast, lunch and dinner along with lively entertainment which starts at noon. (Brunch is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Professional dancers fresh from Ireland and a live [...]

One of the most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in town will be taking place at Downtown Disney at the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant from March 8 through 10 and 14 through 17. The event will feature more than 10 top Irish bands performing on select days, a variety of beers for sale, [...]

Universal Orlando hasn’t officially announced what’s being constructed around The Simpsons Ride and Kwik-E-Mart at Universal Studios Florida, but the markings on one of the buildings is unmistakable to fans of the television show. More of the fictional town of Springfield is coming to the area as Moe’s Tavern and most likely Krusty Burger and [...]

By Kimberly Button A visit to a Brazilian steakhouse is always a unique event, but pair it with a salsa dance lesson and you’ve got a “High-Octane Date Night” perfect for couples with a sense of adventure. Fogo de Chao, a Southern Brazilian Steakhouse on International Drive, is always a high-energy dining destination. A constant [...]

Bands, Brew & BBQ is back on Saturdays and Sundays at SeaWorld and Sundays at Busch Gardens throughout February and March and will feature some of the biggest names in rock and country. The concerts are free with theme park admission and events feature a wide variety of beer samplings and food samplings from local [...]

Orlando World Center Marriott recently opened its latest restaurant, Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen. Siro blends both an urban atmosphere and a rustic Italian kitchen offering everything from pizza to artisan cured meats and cheeses. Open for early-evening light fare and dinner, Executive Chef Anthony Burdo presents a unique menu featuring dishes inspired by local fare, [...]

Love will be in the air while the parks celebrate the romantic True Love Week from Feb. 11 through 17, 2013. The weeklong celebration is a part of Limited Time Magic and will feature meet and greets with princes and princesses, Valentines day merchandise and more. Guests will feel the love around every corner at [...]

A new place for tourists and local to bowl is coming to Orlando. But don’t call it a bowling alley, because, like Splitsville at Downtown Disney, Kings offers bowling, dining, drinking and more in an upscale atmosphere. “Kings – Lanes, Lounge, Sports” is set to open this spring off International Drive. Kings is being build [...]

The Boulangerie Patisserie (bakery) in the France Pavilion at Epcot has moved into a larger space and has been renamed the Les Halles Boulangerie and Patisserie, serving soups, salads, sandwiches, coffees, breads, desserts and more. Let’s take a look. The former site of the bakery is now closed. It is being converted into an ice [...]

Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse has partnered with the Cooking Channel on a new television program, Emeril’s Florida. This new show focuses on Florida’s many destinations and unique dining, beginning with Orlando as the focus for the show premier episode. “With two restaurants in Orlando, it is only natural that Chef Emeril Lagasse selects our city [...]