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Sausage Biscuits and French Toast Now Available At Pong Pongu

Sausage Biscuits

Pongu Pongu the Pandoran (Pandorian? Pandorite?) drink stand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been a popular pit-stop offering Na’vi-inspired refreshment to park guests since the land opened. But now in addition to the out-of-this-world concoctions filled with glowing Unadelta Seeds and Passion Fruit Boba Balls, something a little more familiar is being offered…sausage and french toast!

Sausage Biscuits and French Toast Now Available At Pong Pongu         Sausage Biscuits and French Toast Now Available At Pong Pongu

A Sausage Egg Biscuit priced at $6.79 and French Toast Sticks priced at $6.29 can now be snagged as soon as the park opens on your way to stand in line for Avatar Flight of Passage.

Pongu Pongu, located in between the Satu’li Canteen and Windtraders, serves up a variety of drinks such as the Night Blossom (apple and desert pear limeade topped with passion fruit boba balls), Mo’ara Margaritas and Hawkes’ Grog Ale. The Colossal Pretzel is served with cheese sauce and is priced at $10.49.

Have you had a chance to experience Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom yet? Let us know what you thought about it in the comments section!

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Salted Caramel Pretzels Are The Perfect Disney Springs Treat

Salted Caramel Pretzels

If you’re looking to get your fix of fall flavors, then Disney Springs is definitely the place to be! Their WonderFall Flavors event has kicked off and runs through November 6. While we explored the different options at the more than 14 different restaurants and quick service locations throughout Disney Springs we discovered a hidden gem.

Set up by the Anthropologie store in Town Center we found an outdoor vending cart selling Salted Caramel Pretzels! This delicious salty-sweet treat is priced at $6.25 and comes with a yummy chocolate dipping sauce. It is also available for purchase using one of the Disney Dining Plan Snack credits.

Salted Caramel Pretzels Are The Perfect Disney Springs Treat

Be sure to stop by the Disney Springs Welcome Center or any participating location to get your WonderFall Flavors booklet. This pocket-sized guide will help you chart your course and keep track of your tastings!

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New Hotel Confirmed for Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

Are you looking for a new resort to stay at during your next visit to Walt Disney World? If so, I have good news for you! Rumors have been circulating for some time now but Orlando Business Journal has confirmed that a decision has been reached by Tishman Real Estate, Metlife Investment Management, and Disney to build a third hotel on the current site of the Swan’s tennis courts. Tishman and Metlife are the owners of the current Swan & Dolphin Hotels.

Construction on the new hotel is supposed to begin this Fall with a completion date of 2020. Once open, the new hotel will  will be 14 stories tall and offer 349 guest rooms.

The new hotel will offer the following amenities:

  • Meeting rooms and roof top terrace: Over 21,000 total square feet of meeting space will be available throughout three floors.
  • Rooftop terrace: The top floor will be designed to offer views of nightly firework displays at nearby Epcot and Hollywood Studios Parks.
  • Restaurant: An onsite restaurant will offer 75 seats and a 50-seat bar with lounge area.
  • Guest rooms: The hotel will be comprised of 198 standard hotel rooms along with 151 suites offering private executive meeting areas with state-of-the-art technology.
  • Outdoor space: A lushly landscaped 16,800 square-foot elevated deck featuring a fire pit and a 90-foot long pool will be available for guests enjoyment.
  • Fitness center: A fully-equipped health club center with private changing rooms will be available for hotel guests.

“We look forward to expanding the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort and to marking the next chapter in our decades-long relationship with Disney,” said Daniel R. Tishman, principal and vice chairman of Tishman, in a prepared statement. “This expansion is an exciting continuation of our commitment to delivering a best-in-class experience for all resort guests, and is consistent with our recent enhancement of the Dolphin lobbies and resort guestrooms.”

A name nor price point has been announced for this new hotel coming to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel. Keep it here with Chip & Co. for all the latest!

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Image Credit: Tishman Real Estate

Source Credit: Orlando Business Journal 

Create Your Own Beer Flight At All Star Music’s Singing Spirits

Create Your Own Beer Flight At All Star Music's Singing Spirits

Beer flights at Disney are becoming incredibly popular because they allow you to try small versions of a few different brews at the same time. Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival has an awesome collection of those and wine flights. Good news if you are staying at Disney’s All Star Music Resort. You can now create your own beer flight at the Singing Spirits pool bar.

You can choose four of the following beers to add to your flight:

  • Orange Blossom Honey Pilsner
  • Smauel Adams Seasonal
  • Bud Light
  • Yuengling
  • Michelob Ultra
  • Stella Artois
  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
  • Funky Buddha Floridian
  • Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat
  • 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale
  • Bold City Duke’s Brown Ale
  • Sea Dog Sunfish Ale
  • Tampa Bay Reef Donkey
  • Kona Big Wave
  • Cigar City Florida Cracker Belgian White Ale
  • Schofferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen

This Create Your Own Beer Flight runs $11. Not bad for 4 different beers! Be sure to stop by the Singing Spirits pool bar at All Star Music Resort to grab one today.

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Disney’s ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Releases on DVD and Digital

Disney's ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Releases on DVD and Digital

Disney’s ANT-MAN AND THE WASP releasing on DVD and digital!  Moviegoers are still buzzing about Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” the follow-up to 2015’s “Ant-Man” and the 20th consecutive Marvel Cinematic Universe film to debut at No. 1 opening weekend and ranked in the box office top 10 for six consecutive weeks this summer. On Oct. 2, fans can instantly watch the laugh-out-loud super hero adventure Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™, and on Movies Anywhere; and on Oct. 16, take it home on Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™.

Exclusive extras provide an inside look at some of Marvel Comics’ most celebrated characters and the consummate, comedic actors who portray them in “Ant-Man and The Wasp.” Featurettes spotlight Paul Rudd, who returns as good-hearted thief turned hero, Scott Lang, and delivers big laughs both on set and in theaters; Evangeline Lilly, who transforms into The Wasp, the first female character to be featured in the title treatment of a Marvel Studios film; and iconic actors Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer as super couple Hank and Janet Van Dyne. Viewers can explore more about the visual development artists and effects used to bring the characters to life and drastically alter the size of the Super Heroes and their surroundings. Additional extras include deleted scenes, bloopers, outtakes, and audio commentary by “Ant-Man” franchise director Peyton Reed.

“Ant-Man and The Wasp” comes packaged in several formats to best fit today’s varying consumer desires. Viewers can instantly bring home the film two weeks early on Digital SD/HD/4K Ultra HD and receive access to two exclusive features — including a clever commercial promoting a close-up look at the online magic school that FBI agent Jimmy Woo references to learn his card tricks and a 10 years of Marvel Studios featurette profiling the artists of the MCU — or they can purchase a physical copy of the film as either a Cinematic Universe Edition (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital Code) or a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray and Digital Code), granting the flexibility to watch the device of their choice.
BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):
Blu-ray & Digital:
Director’s Intro by Peyton Reed – The talented creator behind some of Marvel Studios’ funniest and most charming films will invite home audiences deeper into the world of “Ant-Man and The Wasp.”
Making-of Featurettes:
Back in the Ant Suit: Scott Lang – Hero and all-star dad Scott Lang keeps the laughs coming for the audience, cast and crew.
A Suit of Her Own: The Wasp – Highly trained Hope Van Dyne is now the Wasp. See how some of her craziest stunts and action-packed scenes were brought to life.
Subatomic Super Heroes: Hank & Janet – Hank Pym’s wife Janet was lost in the quantum realm. Trace the legacy of these characters and the iconic actors who portray them.
Quantum Perspective: The VFX and Production Design of “Ant-Man and The Wasp” – Explore the movie’s visual effects and production design from a whole new viewpoint, in which every micro and macro detail counts.
Gag Reel and Outtakes – Audiences are treated to the hilarious quips that did not make the film as well as exclusive outtakes from Stan Lee and Tim Heidecker.
Gag Reel – Join in the fun with these outtakes from the set.
Stan Lee Outtakes – Stan Lee tries out a series of hilarious one-liners for the scene in which his car shrinks.
Tim Heidecker Outtakes – Check out Whale Boat Captain Daniel Goobler and his improvised whale-watching riffs.
Deleted Scenes (with commentary by Director Peyton Reed)
Worlds Upon Worlds – As Janet leads Hank through the surreal landscape of the quantum realm, they encounter an intelligent life form.
Sonny’s on the Trail – On the hunt for Hank Pym and his lab, Sonny Burch and his henchmen check the security camera of a neighborhood bookstore.
Digital Exclusives:
10 Years of Marvel Studios: The Art of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – See what it takes to bring the MCU to life, and the role concept artists play in bringing Super Heroes from comic book to screen.
Online Close-Up Magic University – This commercial will inspire you to expand your mind and maximize your full potential.

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In “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices, as both the Super Hero Ant-Man and a father, in the aftermath of “Captain America: Civil War.” As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission to rescue Janet van Dyne from the Quantum Realm. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp, all while attempting to serve house arrest, assist fast talking-Luis (Michael Peña) and the X-con Security crew, and thwart the efforts of a new adversary called Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and her ally Bill Foster (Laurence Fishburne).

“Ant-Man and The Wasp” returns director Peyton Reed to the franchise and stars Paul Rudd (“Captain America: Civil War,” “Knocked Up”), Evangeline Lilly (“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “Lost”), Michael Peña (“The Martian,” “Fury”), Walton Goggins (“Vice Principals,” “Six”), Bobby Cannavale (“Vinyl,” “Chef”), Judy Greer (“War for the Planet of the Apes,” “Wilson”), Tip “T.I.” Harris (“Sleepless,” “Get Hard”), David Dastmalchian (“Twin Peaks,” “The Belko Experiment”), Hannah John-Kamen (“Black Mirror,” “Ready Player One”), Abby Ryder Fortson (“Togetherness,” “Transparent”), Randall Park (“Veep,” “Fresh Off the Boat”), with Academy Award® nominee Michelle Pfeiffer (1993 best actress in a leading role nominee for “Love Field”), Academy Award nominee Laurence Fishburne (1994 best actor in a leading role nominee for “What’s Love Got to Do with It”) and Academy Award winner Michael Douglas (1988 best actor in a leading role winner for “Wall Street”).

Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produced the film with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers and Paul Rudd & Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari wrote the screenplay.

Peyton Reed’s creative team includes Academy Award®–nominated director of photography Dante Spinotti (2000 best cinematography nominee for “The Insider”); production designer Shepherd Frankel (“Ant-Man,” “Bad Words”); editors Dan Lebental (“Ant-Man,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Craig Wood (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “The Great Wall”); costume designer Louise Frogley (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “The Finest Hours”); two-time Academy Award nominee, visuals effects supervisor Stephane Ceretti (2017 best achievement in visual effects nominee for “Doctor Strange”); and eight-time Academy Award nominee, special effects supervisor Dan Sudick (2018 best achievement in visual effects nominee for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”).

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Take A Peek At Simba’s Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

Simba’s Clubhouse is a guest favorite children’s area found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Kids ages 3 to 12 can have a wild time with numerous activities. The brand new Simba’s Activity Center, located inside Simba’s Clubhouse, is now ready to entertain!

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

There is a computer area where kids can play games and learn all sorts of facts.

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

Toys baskets are located underneath the seating areas to not only give more room for kids to play, but comfy seats to enjoy as well.

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

There is a well stocked gaming section where kids can enjoy classic like Cherry-O, Scrabble and Trouble.

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

Cast Members are on hand to answer any questions and assist with activities.

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

What would a Disney activity center be without Disney movies? There is a fully stocked catalog featuring everyone’s favorites!

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

Guests can enjoy those those movies in a great and comfortable seating area, complete with bean bags and sofas.

Take A Peek At Simba's Activity Center At Animal Kingdom Lodge

The front desk of Simba’s Activity Center houses the craft activities for the day as well as pricing.

All children ages 3 to 12 will need to be accompanied by an adult to take part in activities at Simba’s Activity Center. Guests can speak to a Recreational Cast Member at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for more information.

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The Maleficent Churro Will Cast a Spell on You!

Maleficent Churro

Maleficent Churro

Halloween Time is officially underway at the Disneyland Resort! All of the foods and treats look so yummy but one of my favorites might be this Maleficent Churro!

The Maleficent Churro is basically a cookies and cream churro all dressed up for Halloween! It starts with a delicious churro base and then is covered in cookie crumbs and purple and green sugar. There is also the option to add on a side of marshmallow dipping sauce that completes the cookies and cream churro thing.

The Maleficent Churro can be purchased at the Churro Cart in Town Square at Disneyland Park. It is just $5.25 and you can add on the marshmallow dipping sauce for an an additional $1.00.

While at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, make sure to check out all the happenings going on for Halloween Time! And, of course, grab a Maleficent Churro. (or three!) Make sure to share some of the festive photos with us as well!

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Two Disney Springs Eateries Announce BIG Annual Passholder Discount

Annual Passholder

Two Disney Springs Eateries Announce BIG Annual Passholder Discount

If you are an Annual Passholder, you might want to swing by Disney Springs for lunch between now and December. Two of Disney Spring’s popular new restaurants, Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway, are offering Annual Passholders 40% off for lunch.

Two Disney Springs Eateries Announce BIG Annual Passholder Discount

At Maria & Enzo’s, guests can enjoy options from their lunch menu including their signature dish – Chicken Parmesan. The Chicken Parmesan takes your taste buds on a trip to Sicily. Golden brown chicken breast breaded to perfection, paired with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, served over hand-made penne pasta will make you coming back for more every time.

Two Disney Springs Eateries Announce BIG Annual Passholder Discount

Over at Enzo’s Hideaway, enjoy selections off the lunch menu including their signature dish – the Dolce Vita (Cured Meats & Artisan Cheeses). Dolce Vita is the Italian phrase for “sweet life” and what good is the sweet life if you’re living it alone? The perfect plate for sharing is Enzo’s Cured Meats & Artisan Cheeses. Piled high with Italian staples like prosciutto, salami picante, parmigiano-reggiano, grissini and more, it’ll leave you and everyone else at the table in a state of bliss.

Please keep in mind this discount cannot be used for brunch or combined with any other offers.

Are you an Annual Passholder planning to take advantage of these amazing discounts? Let us know in the comments below!

Planning a visit to Walt Disney World? There are some great discounts currently available for this Fall and beyond! Fill out the form below, or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. I offer rate monitoring to ensure you are receiving the best available rate offered by Disney. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

 

 

Disney’s Design a Tee In Disney Springs Closes It’s Doors

Disney's Design a Tee In Disney Springs Closes It's Doors

Disney’s Design a Tee store in Disney Springs has closed it’s doors after 10 years. The store was a go to place for families to design their very own Disney inspired custom tees. The Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t announced if anything will be taking it’s place.

Design a Tee has been removed from the Shops and Stores list on the Walt Disney World website and will be removed from Disney Springs’ list soon.

Don’t worry though! You can still find tons of Disney inspired tees at places like World of Disney and Marketplace Co-Op. World of Disney just completed a total redesign of it’s store layout, making it easier to find all of your Disney apparel, housewares, toys and souvenirs. Plus, Stitch out front of World of Disney is always a great source of entertainment for kids and grown ups alike!

We’re anticipating an announcement soon as to what will become of the Design a Tee location at Disney Springs. Stay tuned for more info!

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New Pizza Window Now Open In Italy Pavilion At Epcot

New Pizza Window Now Open In Italy Pavilion At Epcot

Pizza al Taglio is now officially open at the Italy Pavilion in Epcot! This newly re-designed pizza window is serving up some incredible slices for hungry Food and Wine Festival goers. Let’s take a look at the menu.

New Pizza Window Now Open In Italy Pavilion At Epcot

The House Special is ‘Pizza San Gennaro’. It’s made with Italian Sweet Sausage, Cipollini Onion, Hot Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella, and Provola Cheeses.

You can also opt for Traditional flavors including ‘Pizza Pepperoni’ and ‘Pizza Margherita’. And you can’t have Italian without that Cannoli! The ‘Mini Cannoli Siciliani’ comes with Ricotta, Candied Orange and Chocolate.

New Pizza Window Now Open In Italy Pavilion At Epcot

They also have a selection of Wine. Red, Sparkling, and a White, and Red House Wine are being served up by the glass.

New Pizza Window Now Open In Italy Pavilion At Epcot

There is also a collection of Beer. Choose between Moretti De La Rossa, Seasonal Selection, Moretti Lager, Menabrea Bruna and Menabrea Ambrata.

New Pizza Window Now Open In Italy Pavilion At Epcot

Limoncello Mule and Bellini are also on the menu. For those that prefer non-alcoholic beverages, you can grab a Frozen Wild Blueberry, Coke, Diet Coke or Water.

We’ve also noticed Snack Credit Symbols next to a few of the alcoholic beverages on the menu. We are waiting on the official word from Disney if those drinks are indeed snack credits. Stay tuned for more info!

Next time you are in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot, be sure to check out the newly re-opened pizza window Pizza al Taglio for a great slice of pizza!

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Design Your Own Wired Mickey Ears Offered At Two Boardwalk Locations

Design Your Own Wired Mickey Ears Offered At Two Boardwalk Locations

Design your own wired Mickey Ears now offered at two Boardwalk Locations!  Sometimes the best ears are the ones you make yourself. But if you’re like me you need a little help in the craftiness department. Don’t worry I have the solution! Disney’s Boardwalk is hosting Design Your Own Wired Mickey Ears (Fall or Character themed) sessions every Sunday and Wednesday in September.

Sundays it is held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Belle Vue Lounge and on Wednesdays it’s from 1:00-3:00p at Trattoria al Forno! The cost for the crafting session is $25 per pair set of ears. Supplies are included in that cost.

The good news is you do not have to be an Annual Passholder or staying at the Resort to participate. It is recommended that you reach out to a Resort Cast Member for information on how to reserve your spot.

Is drinking wine while painting more your speed? Then check out my previous article on the Wine Glass Painting Event being held at AbracadaBar.

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Four Seasons Orlando Announces Several Foodie Events for this Fall

Four Seasons Orlando

Four Seasons Orlando Announces Several Foodie Events for this Fall

It’s definitely foodie season in Orlando right now! Between the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot, VISIT ORLANDO’S Magical Dining Month, and the WonderFall options available at Disney Springs, there is something to please everyone’s palate. Four Seasons Orlando will also be offering several Fall Foodies events this season for guests to enjoy.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

With delicious dishes and unique beverages influenced by cultures from around the world, this year the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is serving up 75 days of entertainment, events, and amazing food and beverages. The festival, which features more than 30 global food and beverage marketplaces, started on August 30, 2018 and runs through November 12, 2018. Four Seasons Resort Orlando chefs are participating in culinary demonstrations and the Party for the Senses on the following dates:

  • September 22, 2018 – Executive Pastry Chef Chef Rabii Saber will serve a chocolate and cherry decadence dessert with Marcona almonds, Bahibe 46 percent cacao dark chocolate and Sicilian pistachios at the Party for the Senses event
  • October 6, 2018 – Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi will serve a shrimp dish at the Party for the Senses event
  • October 18, 2018 – Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi will present a culinary demonstration of veal tenderloin, at 12:30 pm at Epcot

Magical Dining 

From August 24 through September 30, 2018 more than 100 restaurants in Central Florida are participating in VISIT ORLANDO’s Magical Dining Month, offering a USD 35 three-course dinner menu. Ravello at Four Seasons Resort Orlando is participating for the third year, offering a delicious menu, with a portion of each menu sold benefitting the charities Best Buddies and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida. Ravello is open nightly; for reservations, call 407 313 6161.

Special Event: Oktoberfest

Dust off the lederhosen; Oktoberfest is back at PB&G, featuring an impressive array of German favorites from bratwurst to wiener schnitzel. Guests will enjoy an extensive buffet, live music from a classic German band, and local brews from Winter Garden, Florida brewery Crooked Can. The Oktoberfest event will be held October 27, 2018 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Tickets to Oktoberfest are USD 80 and can be purchased online. Tickets include one souvenir beer stein and three beers, and additional beverages will be available for purchase. Guests also will enjoy German games, a photo booth, and specialty German beers, plus prizes will be awarded for best dressed Oktoberfest attire.

Special Event: Heitz Cellar Wine Pairing Dinner at Capa

Capa, the rooftop steakhouse at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, will welcome Heitz Cellar Napa Valley for a wine pairing dinner at 6:30 pm on October 11, 2018. The five-course dinner, USD 250 per person, will feature highly allocated wines. Special guest Daniel Vu, National Sales Manager for Heitz Cellar, will be in attendance to share insight about the wines. The menu for this special event is:

  • First Course: Tuna crudo, heart of palm, warm calasparra rice, turmeric espuma, muscovado syrup, paired with Heitz sauvignon blanc
  • Second Course: Langoustine, bisque, cauliflower, espelette siphon, paired with Heitz chardonnay
  • Third Course: Grilled mero bass, caramelised endives, chorizo, paired with Heitz grignolino
  • Fourth Course: Creekstone Farms prime short rib, potato, young manchego, herbs, paired with Heitz vertical cabernet
  • Dessert: Port poached pears, Guanaja 70 percent cocoa dark chocolate, mascarpone, dried fruits, paired with Heitz port

For reservations to this special wine pairing dinner, call 407 313 6161.

James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner

The popular James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner returns to Four Seasons Resort Orlando for the third year in a row on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Host chefs Schenardi and Saber will welcome the following guest chefs to present a surely unforgettable 5-course dinner:

  • Angel Betancourt, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas
  • Yuhi Fujinaga, Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
  • Chad Johnson, Haven and Elevage, Tampa, Florida
  • Rich Rosendale, Roots 657, Leesburg, Virginia

Tickets are USD 235 per person and will be available for purchase beginning September 25, 2018 on the James Beard Foundation web site.

Save the Date

Two additional wine pairing dinners will be featured at Capa this winter. On January 17, 2019, Chef Phil Foss from El Ideas in Chicago returns to Capa for another innovative six-course dinner. On February 21, 2019, Chef Benjamin Patissier will lead a six-course pairing dinner alongside Capa Chef Gabriel Massip. Patissier holds the acclaimed MOF culinary designation, one of the highest honors for a French chef. The dinners are USD 225 per person. For reservations, call 407 313 6161.

What events will you be attending at the Four Seasons Orlando?

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