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Ever wonder what Walt Disney World was like way back when? We rummage around in our archives for this monthly feature, which takes you back in history for a glimpse of Walt Disney World through the ages. This month we go back to August 10, 1994, when the Concourse Steakhouse opened on the Grand Canyon Concourse (4th floor) of the Contemporary Resort. The Steakhouse opened in the space previously occupied by the Concourse Grill. The area was totally renovated to provide a state-of-the-art dining experience. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were served daily. Cast members dressed in black pants and white oxford shirts trimmed in colors. Plates were rectangular instead of round, wine glasses were cut an an angle instead of straight. An English-style, amber beer called Monorail Ale, was created especially for the Concourse Steakhouse. Unique menu items included: Choose-your-own topping Mickey waffles, home-made Contemporary chips topped with melted blue or cheddar cheese, hand-tossed specialty salads and pizza bread containing bits of olives, shredded pepperoni and sun-dried tomatoes. The Concourse also offered an inexpensive child's menu, displayed on a cardboard monorail which they could put together and take home. The Concourse Steakhouse remained open until May 31, 2008 when it closed its doors to make way for a major renovation of the Contemporary's 4th floor. Today, the Contempo Cafe occupies that space. Want to reminisce a bit more? |
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EVENTS Magic Kingdom
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney's Pin Trading Nights -- August 26, 2010 - 7 - 10 p.m. - Location to Be Determined. Don't forget to check our Events page for current updates. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- REHABS AND CLOSINGS Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Breathless II is unavailable until further notice due to unforeseen maintenance issues. If you have an existing reservation you will be contacted to reschedule if possible. Saratoga Springs Resort
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Even though the program has reached its goal of recruiting 1 million volunteers and is not taking any additional applicants, we'll be sharing reports of guests who have experienced special Magic as part of the "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day" program: Even though the program has reached its goal of recruiting 1 million volunteers and is not taking any additional applicants, we'll be sharing reports of guests who have experienced special Magic as part of the "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day" program: Jeanni Cahill: My mom, son and I went to our local Red Cross and created handmade thank you cards for local service men and women. We had to make 15-20 and it was a lot of fun. Even though my son is under the age to get a voucher, it was a great way to teach him about our military and why we say thank you. He had so much fun making cards and we made sure that the recipient knew it was from him! Randi Albertson: My family volunteered to spend an afternoon playing games in a group home for developmentally challenged adult women. I was a little hesitant as to how my three children, ages 12, 10 and 7, would react to the women, particularly because I couldn't really tell them in advance what to expect. Three of us were wearing Disney t-shirts, and two of the women were also wearing Mickey shirts and one had Mickey slippers. It was a good ice-breaker for us! We brought several games, and after a quick assessment, were able to decide which were the most appropriate to play. Turns out one of the women was a card shark, and she beat my girls at Go Fish and War several times! The Pictionary card game we brought was a hit as well. We played the Disney version of Clue, and my children were very good about helping the women figure out which cards to play and how to move around the board. My children really rose to the occasion, showing compassion and patience for these women. I told the volunteer coordinator that we would gladly come for another afternoon visit! Karen: My mom has given my daughter a Disney cruise for her birthday this year. Her birthday is the day after we disembark and we were planning to spend her that day at Hollywood Studios. As luck would have it, I got laid off and was not sure I would be able to afford the birthday day at the park. We found out about the volunteering opportunity and decided that this was the answer to the issue. The three of us volunteered together at a local food bank and earned three free days at Disney and helped the food bank at the same time! =========================== Send your Magical Moments to: allearsnet@yahoo.com |
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