Pointe Orlando book store closing mid-May
First the book store in Celebration closed, then it was announced that the Virgin Megastore is closing, now the B. Dalton book store in the Pointe Orlando shopping center is closing. The store is set to close in mid-May. The B. Dalton has been a part of the Pointe…
VIDEO: "Chef Remy" now appearing at Epcot in Les Chefs de France
As a follow-up to our previous post about Ratatouille‘s Remy the cooking rat appearing at Epcot’s Les Chefs de France restaurant, Disney has provided us with this video of “Chef Remy” in action:
How Orlando Attractions Have Altered My Thrill To-Do List
(This was cross-posted on the Distant Creations blog) Prior to moving to Orlando, I had a to-do list of thrilling activities that I wanted to try some day. It included skydiving, learning to fly an airplane, and zip lining through an exotic forest (amongst others). Having now lived in…
Virgin Megastore closing sale starts today
With the Virgin Megastore at Downtown Disney closing next month, the closeout sale has begun. Starting today, everything is up to 30% off. Music, DVDs and books are 20% off and electronics are 10% off. I expect the discounts will increase as closing day nears. In addition to all…
New Downtown Disney restaurant, Paradiso 37, to open in May
Paradiso 37, a high-energy restaurant and bar featuring cuisine from North, South and Central America, will welcome guests in May at its location in Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney. The lakeside eatery will offer a variety of menu offerings representing the 37 countries of the Americas, plus an international…
Meet Chef Remy at Epcot; Disney's smallest 'Living Character'
The newest chef at Walt Disney World Resort may be small in stature, but he’s a big hit with guests enjoying haute cuisine at Les Chefs de France in Epcot. With his flair for French fare, diners of all ages are eating up his whimsical tableside visits. His name…
