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Review: Dinner at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland

Posted on by AllEars
At a recent passholder preview of New Fantasyland, my family and I were thrilled to discover Be Our Guest was open for dinner that evening. Reservations were being accepted outside the restaurant for that night only. Cast members were accommodating when we asked to be seated in the West Wing. Because it's such a small dining room compared to the Ballroom, there are no promises made that guests will get a table there, but the hostess will take a request when you check in and are given a pager. The Ballroom and the West Wing are the only two dining rooms open for dinner.
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Review: Lunch at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland

Posted on by AllEars
During a recent passholder preview of New Fantasyland, I was excited to find Be Our Guest open for lunch AND dinner. With Be Our Guest dinner reservations booked into March, this was a rare opportunity to dine at Magic Kingdom's newest restaurant. Given that each meal has a separate menu and different service, my family and I decided to dine there twice in the same day -- and we were happy we did. Today, I'll tell you about our lunch experience and then I'll be back with a separate blog post about dinner. First, lunch is a step up from other Disney World counter service restaurants in that guests order their food and then it is brought to their tables by the waitstaff. No juggling trays, bags and kids at the same time! As we entered Beast's castle, we were directed into the Armory Room for a short wait. We were entertained there by the Suits of Armor who talk to each other and to guests. Plus, the lunch menu is displayed on waist-high screens for guests to peruse.
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Central Florida Kids Get Special Sneak Peek of New Fantasyland

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 10, 2012 – Mickey Mouse and a few of his best pals opened the gates of Magic Kingdom a little early this morning to welcome dozens of Central Florida kids to be among the first to experience New Fantasyland. During a special sneak peek organized just for them, members of … Continue reading "Central Florida Kids Get Special Sneak Peek of New Fantasyland"
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Where in the World #254

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! It’s Bon Voyage time again, Players! Everybody crowd around and on 3, we say it together. Ready… 1, 2, 3! Bon … Continue reading "Where in the World #254"
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Starbucks Locations at Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot Set to Open Next Year

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
According to the Disney Parks Blog, two Starbucks locations will open in Walt Disney World Resort next year, one in the Magic Kingdom and one in Epcot. The Magic Kingdom's Main Street Bakery will close for refurbishment in January 2013 and reopen as a Starbucks in early summer. The cast members there will wear a costume consistent with the early 20th century look and feel of Main Street, U.S.A. Over in Epcot, the Fountain View will close in March 2013 and reopen as a Starbucks location in midsummer. The cast member costumes there will be themed to match the park's futuristic theme. The Starbucks locations at Magic Kingdom and Epcot will both offer the full complement of Starbucks signature beverages, artisan breakfast sandwiches and a wide selection of baked goods, including muffins, scones and specialty treats. In June, a Starbucks location opened at Disney California Adventure park in the Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Cafe. More Starbucks locations are slated for both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland.
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Clang, Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley … with seasonal Magic Kingdom shows

Posted on by AllEars
As my family and I made our way down Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom a couple weeks ago, we saw the park’s old-time trolley stopped and performers dancing on the pavement. There’s nothing unusual about that, if you’re in the Magic Kingdom before lunchtime. What was different, though, was the music and the … Continue reading "Clang, Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley … with seasonal Magic Kingdom shows"
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Buckle up for Fun! Epcot Guests “Drive their Design” at the Re-Imagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort guests will experience the thrill of designing their very own virtual vehicle – then putting their design through its paces – when the re-imagined, multi-sensory Test Track Presented by Chevrolet grand reopens Dec. 6, 2012. The iconic Epcot attraction, a new collaboration between Chevrolet Design and … Continue reading "Buckle up for Fun! Epcot Guests “Drive their Design” at the Re-Imagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet"
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Food and Wine Pairing – Flavors of Morocco

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 3:30 – 5 p.m. $55 per person, plus tax. Restaurant Marrakesh Epcot Menu Aperitif: Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay (Burgundy, France) Merguez Sausage (beef and lamb) with grilled onions and peppers Paired with: Les Trois Domaines Guerrouane Rouge DOG (Meknes, Morocco) Lemon Chicken with Couscous Paired with: Castle Rock Winery Pinot … Continue reading "Food and Wine Pairing – Flavors of Morocco"
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Hotel du Canada

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Oh, Canada, I like visiting you in Florida but I’d prefer to visit you in person. Plus, you’re much closer to me than Florida is. Hotel du Canada is the big building you see from afar. Too bad you can’t go inside the “hotel”. Honestly, I don’t even know if the building is used for … Continue reading "Hotel du Canada"
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Taping of Orlando segments of Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade expected later this month

Posted on by AllEars
It may just be the start of November, but the folks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are busy planning and taping segments for this year's Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which airs -- you guessed it! -- on Dec. 25. However, the Christmas special traditionally is taped in California in early November and in Orlando the first weekend in December. That looks like the case again this year. According to an organization representing hundreds of student musicians and dancers scheduled to perform in the parade, taping will take place Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1. Sunday, Dec. 2 is earmarked as the rain date.
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