Column by Audrey Brown Before the majestic hang-gliding sensory rich experience of Soarin’ in The Land at Epcot, in the very same space was a musical animatronic stage show called Food Rocks. From 1994 to 2004, it baffled and delighted audiences of parents and children, in precisely that order. Because like the sassy uncle at…
Column by Kevin Yee If you’re the sort who recognizes that vacations will simply be expensive, and hand over your credit card whenever asked (no matter the price) for food, then you’re exactly the kind of customer the Orlando theme parks are looking for. They want you to book immediately, by the way. But if…
A new Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar/restaurant opened today just off U.S. 192, near Walt Disney World. The new location is the largest in Central Florida, with a 7,500-square-foot building and a 3,000-square-foot outdoor patio/bar overlooking a lake.
A new authentic Italian pizzeria will hold their grand opening on Aug. 5, 2010 in the Italy pavilion at Epcot. The Patina Restaurant Group will open the casual pizzeria called Via Napoli, adjacent to their Tutto Italia Ristorante.
The owners of the long-running, popular Pirate’s Dinner Adventure are branching out to bring Orlando what they feel has been lacking, an attraction that isn’t focused on the kids. Construction has started on a new 240-seat theater for Treasure Tavern, a dining experience for adults.
For the ninth year in a row, the small town that Disney built (Celebration) will become the pie capital of the world this Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, when thousands of pie lovers, tasters and bakers gather together the Great American Pie Festival. The highlight, as always, will be the Never-Ending Pie Buffet,…
You may have noticed a couple of decorated constructions walls in Epcot. The Italy Pavillion will be getting a brand new pizza restaurant and Mexico has torn down its outdoor restaurant for a major replacement. Pizza in Italy The Patina Restaurant Group, which already runs the Tutto Italia Ristorante in Epcot, is building an authentic…
The Festival of Chocolate, the chocolate tasting, shopping, and interactive experience that began last year is back for an encore. This time they’ve partnered with the Orlando Science Center to bring you four floors of creamy, dreamy cocoa-flavored fun. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend, March 6 and 7, 2010….
Disney is holding a private event tomorrow at Epcot to “Celebrate Volunteers.” Some celebrities and Muppets will be in attendance. Celebrate Volunteers will also attempt to break a world record, but they’re not saying which one just yet. At 2:30 p.m., the Muppets will lead a CANvoy Box Truck parade from the U.K. Pavillion towards…
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the McDonald’s at Downtown Disney will be closing on April 30. From the Orlando Sentinel: Representatives for Disney World and McDonald’s said the exit stems from a 2004 decision to end a 10-year exclusive sponsorship agreement between McDonald’s Corp. and Walt Disney Co. The Downtown Disney restaurant was included…
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