Growth Continues at Epcot with Opening of New Pizzeria “Via Napoli”
Last Friday the Patina Restaurant Group opened a new, 14,000 sq. ft. casual dining and pizzeria this week, called Via Napoli, in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. This becomes the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park. The grand opening featured a comedic grape stomping and Italian
Disney Family Summer Road Trip Sweepstakes – Win $1500!
Grand Prize: Our grand prize winner will win $1,500 toward hotel accommodations, gas, and some extra spending money for their next family road trip! Winner The winner will be announced on Disney Family.com on or around September 20, 2010. Click here to enter
The Last Tour to Endor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For one night only and as part of Star Wars Celebration V, the two worlds of Indiana Jones and Star Wars will collide in an ultimate film mashup show entitled “Raiders of the Lost Jedi Temple of Doom: A Fan Film of ‘Epic’ Proportions.” While details for the live-action show
Ask a Disney Question: Visiting the World during the Holidays.
Reny S. writes: We are planning a trip to WDW in early December. Do you have any good tips for that time of year. We already have our tickets; do you have any ideas of what is the cheapest way to book a hotel? We would like to stay at a moderate or bet…
Disney cruise ship in Europe rescues 18 people lost at sea
This article is from USA Today: There was a “magical” ending to a high seas drama in the Mediterranean on Friday as a Disney cruise ship, the Disney Magic, rescued 18 Algerians lost at sea. A Disney spokeswoman tells USA TODAY the 2,400-passenger vessel joined the search for the Algerians
DreamWorks Studios “The Help” Starring Emma Stone Info & Contest
Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, “The Help” stars Emma Stone (star of the breakout hit, “Zombieland”) as Skeeter, a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends’ lives—and a small Mississippi town—upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent
Disney Food Confession – Dum Biryani
Where is it? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Sanaa Restaurant – Walt Disney World. What is it? Fresh vegetables and basmait rice, wrapped in bread dough served with pineapple raita. Why you want it? A unique entree selection that is truly delicious. If you have a Disney Food Confession email chip@chipandco.com
Missing Restaurants from the 2011 Disney Dining Plan
With the release of the brochures for the 2011 Disney Dining Plan to the general public this past weekend it has caused a panic for people planning a Disney Vacation for next year. If you look over the pdf’s you will notice that there are a lot of missing restaurants
Disney Dining Plan 2011 is here!
Disney Dining Plans are options available exclusively to Guests of Disney Resort hotels with Magic Your Way Vacation Packages. How Disney Dining Plans Work When booking your vacation, purchase one of the Magic Your Way Vacation Packages that includes a Disney Dining Plan. While vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort,
Excerpt 2: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)
This week we’re talking food and not just any food. Excerpt 2 from Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) looks at some uncommon non-character dining restaurants where food and entertainment value for your little guys and girls are rolled into one. Please enjoy the
Oldies But Goodies – Planning Ideas For Seniors At Walt Disney World
When Seniors travel to Walt Disney World we go in different configurations. We travel with extended family, we travel with friends, and we travel by ourselves. I’m going to address primarily those folks who travel by themselves as “empty nesters” or those who have never had children. For hints on
As Glow Fest Fades, Tron Moves In
If you weren’t able to snag tickets to a showing of World of Color, then I’m sure you’re well aware of the glow-themed dance party happening in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Sarah Tully from the OC Register gave the inside scoop on the Around Disney blog. If you loved Glow
Actor Brendan Fraser meets Lady Tremaine aka The Wicked Stepmother
Actor Brendan Fraser, star of films including “The Mummy” and “The Mummy Returns,” poses Aug. 8, 2010 with a “step-mummy,” aka The Wicked Stepmother from “Cinderella,” at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Scott Miller, photographer
Disney World Quick Tips — Beat the Weather. Sort of.
Orlando weather during the winter months can be tricky. At best, it’s fickle, hot and cold in the same week or even the same day. Sure, during the summer it’s easy predict what you’ll need to pack: Light clothing and maybe a sweater for nighttime or when you go into a
