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OMG IT’S HERE!
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ©Disney
We finally have opening dates for the second (and most highly anticipated) Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ride — Rise of the Resistance! — on both coasts!
AAAAAH! It’s HERE! One of the highly anticipated NEW restaurants in Epcot is finally soft opening and we can’t WAIT to bring you inside! Ready to head into Takumi-Tei? Let’s go!
Takumi-Tei Restaurant Menu
The newest, signature restaurant in the Japan pavilion is soft opening for the first time today, and we couldn’t wait to report for you.
Part of the Omakase Menu at Takumi-Tei
Takumi-Tei, which means “House of the Artisan,” is a signature restaurant. In Disney-speak, that translates to a high-end, two-credit option on the Disney Dining Plan…and a date night must-do for sure!
Takumi-Tei Front Entrance
As is the case with many Japanese restaurants, the atmosphere and experience of the architecture and decor is as much a part of the meal as the food. In speaking with the manager, we found that that the entrance way at Takumi-Tei represents a passageway between Epcot and Japan.
Aunt Polly’s in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is an adorable little counter service restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island that’s rarely open, and is usually only serving during holidays and very busy times in the parks.
Rivers of America and Aunt Polly’s
While the restaurant was supposed to be open and serving during this holiday week, we’ve had reports from our readers that it’s not been welcoming guests as planned. Here’s what you need to know about the situation:
A cast member in the Magic Kingdom told us that there’s been a maintenance issue (a water pipe leak, specifically) on the island, requiring Aunt Polly’s to delay or halt their opening. According to the cast member we spoke with, it will be a daily decision whether or not Aunt Polly’s will open during this holiday timeframe.
Aunt Polly’s
Guests who are interested in visiting the restaurant on the island this week should check with @WDWToday — the official Walt Disney World twitter account — on the day you’d like to visit to confirm whether the restaurant will be opening or not before you board your raft to head all the way over! 🙂
A team member has since reached out to @WDWToday and was told Aunt Polly’s is indeed open the week of July 4th. However, we have not been able to confirm this news ourselves.
Conversation with @WDWToday
We’ll be sure to keep you updated here at DFB!
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It’s time to mix things that shouldn’t be mixed: electricity and umbrellas. We’re back at Epcot’s Electric Umbrella to share the new Brisket Sandwich, a kids’ flatbread option, and a cup of beer cheese. (J/K, we don’t share beer cheese.)
Electric Umbrella
Electric Umbrella is a classic Disney Parks quick service restaurant in Epcot’s Future World. It gets a bad rap, but I honestly am usually pretty happy with my meals there. [Read more…]
Fun news tonight, my friends! We’ve been on the lookout for several changes around Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel recently, including the newly re-opened Tangaroa Terrace and the refurbished White Water Snacks. But possibly the most highly anticipated change was the brand new hotel pool bar — and we’ve got a FIRST LOOK for you tonight!
New Grand Californian Pool Bar
The new pool bar was designed to incorporate natural boulder stonework, a custom mural, and trellis work for shade. You can see the definite Craftsman-style influence — in keeping with the hotel’s look and feel — throughout the photos below.
HOLD ON TO YOUR POTATOES, my friends, because it’s time to enter the TEMPLE OF BACON!
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Well, Jock Lindsey’s isn’t ACTUALLY the Temple of Bacon, but it IS where you can now ACQUIRE the Temple of Bacon! And just in case you’re not sure where and what Jock’s is, you’ll find it in Disney Springs, and it’s an Indiana Jones-themed bar and lounge!
Let’s take a peek…
Well this one is interesting! Orange and vanilla soft serve with…sparkling apple cider?! Yep, that’s what we found today at Magic Kingdom’s Sunshine Tree Terrace under the fun moniker “FOMOsa!”
FOMOsa debuts at Sunshine Tree Terrace
For those who don’t know, FOMO stands for “Fear of Missing Out,” and Disney’s hoping that when you see someone walking by with this champagne flute full of goodness, you’ll definitely experience some serious FOMO!
OK, we were at the Toy Story 4 press preview last night (at the press conference today and can’t wait to share!). And while the movie itself was adorable, the winner of the night was obviously Forky debuting at Toy Story Land with Woody at the end of the evening!
Woody and Forky at Toy Story Land
Look at the cuteness! There’s no word on whether Forky will become a permanent meet and greet at Disney World at the moment — this was just for the media event last night — but he was truly a highlight. Woody held Forky, and Forky didn’t speak, but COME ON!
is a modern BBQ joint in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs. Its proprietors are local celebrities of the food scene in central Florida, but my visits haven’t been universally excellent despite the Pig’s positive reception in Disney springs.
The Polite Pig
But The Polite Pig is more than just smoked meats. On my recent visit, I went for some of the Market Sides and Shareables (a/k/a appetizers). [Read more…]
We recently shared that Lamplight Lounge on Disney California Adventure Park’s Pixar Pier began taking reservations for an all-new brunch service. And this weekend saw the first brunch service in this eclectic spot! Let’s see how this fabulous restaurant is charming guests for brunch!
Lamplight Lounge
Lamplight Lounge’s Brunch Menu is created in the same artistic style as the table service restaurant’s lunch and dinner menus. [Read more…]
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