Las Ventanas Restaurant Opens at Coronado Springs Resort

If you’ve never been to the Walt Disney World’s, Coronado Springs Resort now you have another New reason to go. The newly opened restaurant Las Ventanas is the newest addition to their Spectacular Food Court that includes the Pepper Market,  Maya Grill and Rix Lounge.  Las Ventanas is not entirely

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New Waterside Restaurant at Morocco to serve Tapas

According to the Disney Food Blog, some of the details are in about the new “Tapaz” restaurant that is “planned” for waterside at Morocco that Anonymouse wrote about last week.  I use quotes on planned as it has still not been officially announced by Disney, but regardless here is the

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Last Minute Advanced Dining Reservations at WDW

When it comes to planning a Disney vacation there is perhaps nothing more anticipated than making advanced dining reservations (ADRs) Often, people plan their entire day around eating  a special meal or dining in a popular restaurant. Dining reservations open for guests of the Walt Disney World resort 180 days

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Epcot’s Coral Reef Resturant Review

I remember in the 80’s when Epcot opened, my family visited the Living Seas. I remember thinking that it was one really huge aquarium as I descended in my hydrolater and then rode my seacab (does anybody remember those things?) to “Seabase Alpha”. In fact, the Living Seas IS a

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Why Choose Disney’s Quick Service Dining Plan

Let me tell you…our first Disney trip, five years ago, we chose to NOT include a Disney Dining Plan in our resort package.  Why?  Well, we were “first timers” and uneducated  :).  We assumed, like many people do, that it is WAY expensive, that we could pack our own food

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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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Disney World Dining without Reservations

If you subscribe to Chip and Co, you’ll hear a lot about dining reservations and dining planning.  For most guests, the rich variety and quality of food options available on property are an important part of their vacation, and dedicated planners take advantage of the 180 day reservation window to

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Disney World Planning – Disney Plan of Action

Hello Disney Fans! Welcome to part 3 of my Disney World Planning series. Here is part 1 and part 2 in case you missed it. This series of articles will bring you along on my journey to plan my Disney vacation this coming September. So far we have covered making

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Disney World Planning – Budgeting and using Gift Cards

Hey Everyone! My countdown to Disney is currently at 197 days. That may seem like a long time, but it is not.  In terms of planning I have 17 days until I can make my advanced dining reservations. Making ADR’s is a key element in having a well organized trip.

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Changes coming to La Brea Bakery Café in Downtown Disney

If you’ve been to the Downtown Disney District lately, you’ve likely noticed the exciting changes underway. On January 3, La Brea Bakery Café began a significant refurbishment of its current location including expanding the restaurant’s footprint, creating a new exhibition bakery, adding a new kitchen in the express area, and

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Disney Advanced Dining Reservations Now Requiring Credit Card Hold

Making Advanced Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World seems to be an endless process. You do research on the restaurants, check the menus, check your schedule, make a draft, re-draft (countless times!) and then wait with baited breath for your 180 day mark. It’s not unusual for your choice restaurants

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Top 5 WDW Restaurants for Teens

Dining is just as much of a magical experience at Walt Disney World as the rides, shows, and parades!  Disney offers a vast variety of restaurants and dining spots for every taste and age, including teens! If you are planning on visiting Walt Disney World with your teens, check out my Top

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Parasol Parade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Early rising guests at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa can enjoy a cheery parade of over fifty parasol-toting housekeepers on Mondays and Fridays. The tradition began when the Resort first opened in 1988. The Housekeeping Team members gather at 8 a.m. at the marina and slowly stroll through the

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