Signature Restaurants – Are They Worth It? Part 1

When it comes to planning your Walt Disney World vacation, there are so many things to think about, and one of the most important (in my opinion anyways!) is where to eat while you’re there. Chances are good you may want to have a special meal to commemorate your vacation,

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Disney’s California Grill to Close for Refurbishment?

According to disneycontemporary.com, the California Grill may be closing for a lengthy refurbishment in 2013.  The restaurant would close on January 1, 2013 for a 4 to 6 month refurbishment. Rumors have been circulating about roof work but it seems the restaurant may be getting a face lift. I visited the

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Top 10 Romantic Walt Disney World Restaurants

Holding hands over a table in a quiet restaurant while you savor a delicious meal with the one you love…sounds perfect, right? Who wouldn’t want that while on vacation, especially since for a lot of people romance and spending time with your significant other is the main point of going

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What is a Signature Restaurant?

There are 139 restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort. While many offer unique dining experiences featuring Character appearances and/or distinctively themed décor, only a handful are considered Signature Dining experiences. Signature Dining restaurants provide unparalleled cuisine in upscale, elegant surroundings, sampling only the finest fare Disney chefs can prepare. Each

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Show Your Romantic Side – With a Disney Flair!

Valentine’s Day is upon us – and it’s one of those holidays you either love or hate. But no matter how you may feel about V-Day, showing you love someone and being romantic is a great thing to do not just on February 14th, but on any and every day

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Eats Outside the Parks – Why They’re Worth The Trip

  Most people come to Walt Disney World for the theme parks. They are the main attraction, and each of the 4 is truly amazing in their own ways. One thing that most people don’t realize on their first few trips is that the World extends far beyond just the

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Highlights of the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The 16th International Food and Wine Festival will feature the favorites you’ve come to love as well as some new additions. Here are a few highlights to look forward International Marketplace-Booths around the world showcase offer small portions of international cuisine with complimentary beverages including wine, beer and mixed drinks.

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Ten Things to Do at Disney World at Night.

And they don’t involve fireworks. Okay, sure, we all love watching Wishes and Illuminations, but that’s just part of the night. Here’s a few fun activities to enjoy once the sun goes down. Go to the Boardwalk and watch the entertainment. Go on an adults-only date at one of Disney’s

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Character Dining: How Much Is Too Much?

I see this a lot:  A family plans a trip to Disney World and they get the dining plan, which allows them to eat at a wide variety of restaurants on site, but when  they make their advanced dining reservations (ADRs), they end up booking a character meal for almost every

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I Had Le Cellier and Now I Don’t

I had them. The perfect ADRs for my husband and my 10th anniversary trip. And now I don’t. Life happens. Our babysitter can’t watch the kids anymore so we are no longer Florida-bound. It’s a very disappointing turn of events and I held it together when I cancelled our DVC

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Ask a Disney Question: Top Four Table Service Restaurants.

This question comes from Jennifer, who wants to know:  What are “your top 4 table service meal restaurants”? Jennifer, thanks for your question and for reading the site.  Great question and I actually have a new one to add.  Here they are in no particular order: Via Napoli in Epcot’s

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More Than a Meal: Unique Disneyworld Dining Spots

From meatloaf and mashed potatoes in a nostalgic ’50s-inspired eatery to a private table for two in a Grand Floridian kitchen, Walt Disney World restaurants are taking “eatertainment” to new heights. Looking for more than a meal? Following are some of the unique dining spots in the Vacation Kingdom. Boma-Flavors

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