Disneyworld to create new monorail job
Great news from Jason Garcia at the Orlando Sentinel. Walt Disney World plans to create a new position — and a higher pay scale — for the employees who direct the movements of its monorail trains. The new “central monorail controller” position will be responsible for overseeing traffic along the
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
Disney Food Confession – Shrimp Ceviche
Where is it? Paradiso 37, on the waterfront at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. What is it? Shrimp Ceviche Appatizer Why you want it? This fresh, flavorful starter is perfect for the South American Flavors of Paradiso 37. Photo Credit: by Disney If you have a Disney Food Confession email chip@chipandco.com
Epcot’s Via Napoli Grand Opening Video
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria had a soft opening yesterday in Epcot’s Italy Pavilion. Jeff Lange was out there to take pictures and video. For pictures from the soft opening check out MouseSteps here. Below is a video of the Dining Area and Ovens.
Disneyworld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – Aug. 6 – Aug. 13
Aug. 5 GRAND OPENING! Via Napoli at Epcot: Via Napoli, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, will open Aug. 5 in the Italy pavilion at Epcot World Showcase. The restaurant will feature wood-burning ovens – and will use water from a source that most resembles the
Hot Summer, Cool Pools: Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Tramp, the lovable mutt from Disney’s animated classic “Lady and the Tramp,” watches over the famous bowling pin-shaped pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Themed pools at Disney resorts are an ideal way to beat the heat during the summer months at the Walt Disney
Disney & Touchtone Pictures “You Again” Coming September 24th
No matter how old you are, you never get over high school. YOU AGAIN is an outrageous comedy featuring an all-star female cast, including KRISTEN BELL, JAMIE LEE CURTIS, SIGOURNEY WEAVER, ODETTE YUSTMAN, KRISTIN CHENOWETH and BETTY WHITE. Kristen Bell stars as Marni, a successful PR pro who discovers that
Get Set for the Hair-Raising Antics in Disney’s Tangled Video Game
Disney Interactive Studios announced “Disney Tangled: The Video Game,” a story-based adventure game inspired by the world and characters featured in the upcoming 3D animated Disney film “Tangled,” an action-packed comedy adventure for audiences of all ages. Featuring Rapunzel, a feisty teen with incredibly long magical hair, and Flynn Ryder,
D23′s Destination D: Disneyland ’55 at the Disneyland Resort
This year is the 55th anniversary of Disneyland Resort, and D23 is celebrating this milestone year with the premiere of Destination D: Disneyland ’55, a brand-new, two-day event that illuminates the fascinating history behind Disney’s flagship park. Destination D: Disneyland ’55 will take D23 Members on a mesmerizing journey
Members of D23 Give Galactic Goodbye to Star Tours
Late in the night as Disneyland was closing it’s gates for the evening, D23 Members and their guests were all smiles (and a few tears) as they got ready for one last ride on Star Tours, the Disneyland favorite that opened in 1987. The final flight to Endor went off
Zeke and Luther Back for a 3rd Season on Disney XD
Disney XD has ordered a third season of the hit comedy series “Zeke and Luther.” The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. New episodes of the buddy comedy about two best friends determined to achieve epic skateboarding status will begin
Engineering the Magic at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
With a model of a roller coaster in tow, a team of Disney engineers have some magic in store this summer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Walt Disney World Clubhouse. On a mission to make learning fun, mechanical engineer Lee Wilson has spent five years designing
Tangled Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Video
Toy Story 3 has been taken out of the display area and removed to make way for “Tangled” (the story of Rapunzel). Video taken by Denise from Mousesteps.com – you can find photos here. The music played in the room was from a variety of films.
Disney Food Confession – Char-Grilled Lamb Burger
Where is it? Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney’s BoardWalk What is it? Lamb Burger dressed with olives and feta, with a side of crisp sweet potato fries. Why you want it? Delicious Greek Cuisine from one of the World’s Top Chefs. Photo Credit: by Disney If you have a
