Making Pizzas at Via Napoli

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Last fall, I stopped for lunch in Italy’s new Via Napoli restaurant which specializes in pizza. They even import water from Italy in the making of the crust. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lively and bright. Each cast member expertly performed their tasks as I photographed each step in the pizza making process. The … Continue reading "Making Pizzas at Via Napoli"
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A Day at Aloha Isle and Epcot

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I tried out the new Via Napoli Restaurant in Epcot’s Italy Pavilion with Marc Lorenzo (Walt Disney World Moms Panel) and his son Josiah. I’m on the left in the photo. Ryan P. Wilson had alerted me to an image on the right side of the rear wall mural inside Via Napoli. It’s a wisp … Continue reading "A Day at Aloha Isle and Epcot"
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Via Napoli

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Yesterday (August 5, 2010) Disney held grand opening ceremonies for its newest Epcot restaurant, Via Napoli. I was on hand to capture the festivities and sample the food. Yea! Located in the Italy Pavilion, this restaurant is operated by Nick Valenti, Restaurateur and CEO, Patina Restaurant Group and will be the first authentic Italian pizzeria … Continue reading "Via Napoli"
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New Pizzeria Via Napoli Unveiled at Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort

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Patina Restaurant Group has opened a new casual pizzeria, called Via Napoli, adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante, its restaurant in the Italy pavilion in Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This becomes the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park. (L-R) Mickey Mouse; Dan Cockerell, … Continue reading "New Pizzeria Via Napoli Unveiled at Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort"
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New Via Napoli “Soft Opens” Early

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by John Kurowksi The landscape of the Italy pavilion in Epcot dramatically changed recently as construction scrims and scaffolding came down to reveal the new, highly anticipated restaurant, Via Napoli. Italy, as both a nation and a World Showcase pavilion, features some of the most beautiful architecture, people, and vistas found anywhere. But for many, … Continue reading "New Via Napoli “Soft Opens” Early"
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New Pizzeria “Via Napoli” Set to Open August 5th at Walt Disney World

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NEW YORK: July 20, 2010 – Patina Restaurant Group will open a new casual pizzeria August 5th, called Via Napoli, adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante, its restaurant in the Italy pavilion in Epcot® World Showcase at Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This will be the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever … Continue reading "New Pizzeria “Via Napoli” Set to Open August 5th at Walt Disney World"
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D23 Flowers and Fireworks Celebration 2010 – Part 3

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Yesterday’s blog covered the talk from Epcot Vice President Dan Cockrell. This blog will cover talks by: WDW Parks Events Content Development Operations Manager, Michael Jenner Twinings Tea’s Daniel Wasilick Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival Horticulture Manager, Eric Darden Michael Jenner, WDW Parks Events Content Development Operations Manager Michael shared a history of the … Continue reading "D23 Flowers and Fireworks Celebration 2010 – Part 3"
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D23 Flowers and Fireworks Celebration 2010 – Part 2

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Today we were in for a very special experience as part of the D23 Flowers and Fireworks event. Once again folks arrived very early. D23 provided coffee and tea while we waited! In addition to breakfast in the Yacht Club’s Grand Harbor Ballroom, we would be having a series of presentations by: Epcot Vice President, … Continue reading "D23 Flowers and Fireworks Celebration 2010 – Part 2"
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