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Dining at Disneyland

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Deb Koma and I ate a number of meals at Disneyland during her visit in April. I have covered in detail already our experiences at the Celebration Roundup and Barbecue and the Arrowood Winemaker Dinner, but here’s some mini-reviews on our other experiences. House of Blues We ate here on Thursday night – had a … Continue reading "Dining at Disneyland"
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Celebration Roundup and BBQ

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
DebK and I had the opportunity to eat here as part of the Disneyland media event last month, so I thought I’d share our experience. This is a new eatery – it opened at the beginning of April at the Big Thunder Ranch area in Disneyland. As you might guess from the name, it serves … Continue reading "Celebration Roundup and BBQ"
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Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In my recent article on Using a Tripod at Walt Disney World, I talked about the advantages of using a tripod over trying to hand hold a camera when light levels are low like at night. This week I want to show you by comparing two photographs of the same subject using both techiques. I … Continue reading "Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison"
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Disneyland: Upcoming Events

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Actually the first event is one that’s already happened – and that’s the opening of the Celebration Roundup and Barbecue at Big Thunder Ranch. We have the menu on-line – it’s fixed price barbecue chicken, ribs, beans, coleslaw etc., served family style. There are vegetarian options, also. Though not billed as a character meal, Woody … Continue reading "Disneyland: Upcoming Events"
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New Waterfront Eatery Opens at Downtown Disney Early May 2009

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Paradiso 37, a high-energy restaurant and bar featuring cuisine from North, South and Central America, welcomes guests to its table in May at Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. The lakeside eatery will offer a delectable variety of menu offerings representing the 37 countries of the … Continue reading "New Waterfront Eatery Opens at Downtown Disney Early May 2009"
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Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fans of Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma-Flavors of Africa have a new reason to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge as Sanaa debuts May 1 in the resort’s new Kidani Village expansion. (Editor’s Note: Disney previously released photographs of many of Sanaa’s new dishes, which you can find … Continue reading "Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge"
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Where in the World #79

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #78: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f/8 Looking for some great comfort food and some big fun? Have dinner at the 50’s Prime Time Café in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The cast members there will keep you in stitches throughout your meal. Hillary W … Continue reading "Where in the World #79"
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Celebrity Chef Cat Cora To Open New Walt Disney World Restaurant

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 17, 2009) — Chef Cat Cora and Disney are joining together to open an exciting new family dining restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. Kouzzina by Cat Cora will feature a menu of Mediterranean-style cuisine that pays tribute to the chef’s Greek roots. The restaurant, to be owned and operated by … Continue reading "Celebrity Chef Cat Cora To Open New Walt Disney World Restaurant"
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Zoom Zoom!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Do you have a zoom lens for your digital SLR? Most people do as they tend to be purchased as a kit and the lens in the kit is usually a zoom lens either in the 18-55mm or 55-200mm range. Maybe you got both or have one with a different range. Besides the advantage of … Continue reading "Zoom Zoom!"
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Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Villas to Open May 1, 2009

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Sanaa (pronounced sah-NAH), the new table service restaurant at Animal Kingdom Villas’ Kidani Village is set to open May 1, 2009. Named for the Swahili word for “artwork,” Sanaa will feature African-inspired cuisine with an Indian touch and will be open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant will serve familiar foods prepared in tandoor ovens, … Continue reading "Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Villas to Open May 1, 2009"
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