Hardest Restaurants to Get Advanced Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World

Most of the table-service restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida accept advanced dining reservations. Advanced dining reservations become available 180 days in advance. There are numerous restaurants that are so popular that you do need to plan six months in advance to make sure you can

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Dining at the Be our Guest Restaurant

New Fantasyland was the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history.  As a regular to Disney World, I was super excited to see this new expansion come to life. This expansion brought many magical additions such as the new Little Mermaid ride, Gaston’s Tavern, Prince Eric’s castle and Ariel’s Grotto. My kids loved these

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Mickey Check for Kids’ Meals Debuts at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

From an udon noodle bowl at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure park to turkey pot pie at Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park, the new Mickey Check is now featured on kids’ menus in both quick-service and table-service restaurants across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Following

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A Year of Surprises, All-New Spas, Magic and More Welcome Walt Disney World Resort Guests in 2013

Even more magic is in store for Walt Disney World Resort guests in 2013. From the excitement of New Fantasyland to new tres francais additions to Epcot dining, from being grandly pampered at a new Grand Floridian spa to weekly guest surprises only Disney can do – all this and

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New Fantasyland and your Toddler Part 1

On my son’s first trip to Disney I was incredibly disappointed that there were not many options to let infants/toddlers crawl around.  Now before I get virtually stoned for my previous statement, this was around the time that Pooh’s play area was closed in Magic Kingdom to make way for

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Preview Period Has Begun for Fantasyland

The day we all have been waiting for is finally here…in a bit controversial and different from announced way. The new Fantasyland is open! Though scheduled to open on December 6th, they have begun what is being called a “preview period”.  Disney Parks Blog reports that the new expansion’s “Preview Period” began

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Look for the new “Mickey Check” for healthier food options at Disney

The “Mickey Check” will soon become a recognized symbol on quick service menus throughout Disney World and Disneyland. The first of the “Mickey Check’s” appeared on the Be Our Guest Restaurant menu in the New Fantasyland and will continue to pop up at various table service menus starting in January

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Community Leaders Sneak First Peeks of New Fantasyland

Walt Disney World Resort offered more than 150 community leaders a glimpse at the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history today. Local executives and dignitaries toured New Fantasyland, experienced its attractions and witnessed the economic boon it has created for Central Florida. “There is no better way to celebrate this

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Top 5 Reasons I’m Excited for December 6th

The wait is almost over. The Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion is due to officially open December 6th! (You’re smiling right now, aren’t you? ) For the past couple weeks the new Fantasyland has been undergoing soft openings, which is like a dress rehearsal before the official opening; and from the

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An Invitation to join us in celebrating the biggest story in Magic Kingdom history…The Grand Opening of New Fantasyland

The packages were delivered last week and on the front it said these magical words: An Invitation to join us in celebrating the biggest story in Magic Kingdom history …the Grand Opening of New Fantasyland Disney delivered magical invitations to select media to invite them to join in the celebration!

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New Fantasyland Preview for D23 Member

Be among the first to experience the enchantment of New Fantasyland during a special preview event! Upon completion, Fantasyland will nearly double in size—for the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom Park. D23 Members registered for this itinerary will be able to take a self-guided tour of Be

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Behind the scenes look at the detail of the Fantasyland Expansion

Located in Magic Kingdom, Prince Eric’s Castle is home to Ariel and her friends in Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid. This new attraction will take guests through beautifully rendered scenes featuring classic songs from the popular animated feature film. The attraction is part of New Fantasyland,

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Fairytale Elegance, French-Inspired Cuisine Celebrated At Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland

Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland magically drops Magic Kingdom diners into the splendor, elegance and fairytale charm of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” with a setting right out of the hit animated feature film: the magnificent castle of The Beast, where guests dine in three richly appointed rooms

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