WDW - Holiday Info - 6/12/14

Holiday Mickey and Minnie - by Chad Dewey

      The parks have finally finished their decorating! And most of the Holiday events  and attractions have been in full swing for a while! But a few updates, and things are popping up all around.

    The Holiday decor at Disney’s All Star Music Resort has finally been completed! All the halls have been adorn in their holiday glory. Everything from musical wreaths, Christmas Tree, and balloons! But it’s all set to the musical theme of the resorts. Check this link for picture.

WDW - Holiday Info_Epcot and Animal Kingdom - Dec 1, 2014

Space Ship Earth (Epcot) - May 5, 2013

    The holiday season is almost upon us: the sound of sleigh bells ringing and Christmas tunes fill the silence, as the smell of Christmas goods drift through the air. Magic Kingdom is not the only park getting in on the festivities Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom area also decked out for the holidays.

WDW - Holiday Info_Hollywood Studio’s - 29/11/14

Hollywood Tower of Terror - May 14, 2011

     Just a little less then two days away the Holiday season is coming really quickly. Disney has completely decorated Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. Today we will be focusing on the studios’s holiday festivities. 

    Like normal Hollywood Studio’s has their Christmas tree just outside of the park with a PhotoPass opportunity at the base of the tree. Most of the decorations are concentrated around Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd, with the majority of the merchandise are located in Celebrity 5 & 10. Here are some pictures.

WDW - Holiday Info_Magic Kingdom

Cinderella’s Castle - May 2014

     Magic Kingdom’s a buzz with preparations for the Holiday Season. Wreaths, Christmas trees, snow men, gingerbread men and more are popping up all around the park. Sweet and worm, the smell of freshly baked Christmas good’s fill the park air. The festive spirit can be felt though the park!

    The first signs of Christmas can be seen on Main Street as the stores and restaurants are adorn in their holiday apparel. Do to the much taller Festival of Fantasy Parade floats the normal over hanging decor has been replaced by wall mounted wreaths. Ten large wreaths hang from fancy white arms protruding out form the sides of the buildings. Here are some pictures of the new wreaths.

Fulton’s Crab House

Fulton’s Crab House - 09/05/11 - Chad Dewey

     Fulton’s Crab House is a seafood restaurant that is set inside a life sized turned of the century river boat docked beside The Boat House on the river edge in The Land. The restaurant offers a extensive range of over 50 dishes of seafood and steak that are constantly flown in from across the world. The menu offers anything from Alaska king crab claws to filet mignon with béarnaise sauce. As well the restaurant offers a wide selections of award wining wines and craft beers. The restaurant has been awarded 11 times the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The restaurant is ran by Levy Restaurants and was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days prior to your visit. 

Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney - 08/05/13 - by Chad Dewey

      Downtown Disney(originally Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village) is an outdoor shopping, dinning and entertainment complex in the Walt Disney World Resort, it opened in March 22, 1975. Over 20 world class stories, restaurants and entertainment venues can be found across the three different lands; Market Place, Pleasure Islands, and West Side.

Market Place:

 Market Place is a vibrant and more playful section of Downtown Disney. It has over 19 different attractions, restaurant, and shopping areas as well as a gorgeous view of lake Buena Vista and Saratoga Spring Resort and Spa. Market Place will be getting a facelift and some new attractions, shopping areas and restaurants when the Disney Spring expansion and redevelopment is finished.

The Hangar

     The Hanger is an aviation themed restaurant located in The Land. It is positioned between Paradiso 37 and The Boat House. It is part of the big expansion and redevelopment called Disney Springs coming to Downtown Disney. No menus have been released yet but it will offer a Lunch and Dinner and a kids meal. It is currently under construction and scheduled to open up sometime between 2015 and 2016. (as time progress more precise dates will be released)

Paradiso 37

      Paradiso 37 is a restaurant located in Downtown Disney in The Land are (formally known as Pleasure Island). It offers and unique experience and outstanding food. Their menu reflects the ‘Tastes of the Americas’ featuring carefully selected signature dishes from the 37 countries of the Americas. As well they are famous for their tequila bar and their 29℉(-1.67℃) beer - the worlds coldest. This restaurant features an indoor eating area and a wraparound outdoor seating area. The one side of the outdoor eating area features an amazing view of the lake. A perfect place to enjoy one of their cocktails, appetizers, or  delicious entrées. At night the restaurant features live music and dancing. 

The Boat House

      The Boat House is a 22,000 sq. ft. nautical styled restaurant located in The Land. It is between Fultons and The Hanger, were the old Hyperion Wharf was located. It is part of the big expansion coming to Downtown Disney called Disney Springs in 2014 to 2016. The themed restaurant was designed by Steven Schussler who has worked with Disney on multiple occasions including designing: ’T-Rex’ & ‘Rainforest Cafe’ at Downtown Disney and ‘Yak and Yeti’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is set to upon sometime early 2015. (deadlines do change quite frequently at this stage and at the time that this  post was written this was the supposed deadline)

WDW - Disney Springs Update - 11/10/14

Disney Spring Construction Wall - May 8, 2013 - by Chad Dewey

     Disney Springs expansion is really starting to take shape know. From The Boat House to the parking garages and more. It seams like things should start opening up soon.

     The Boat House is really taking shape know. The skeleton of the building has been completed and the roof seams to be finish, except for a paint job most likely. Furthermore walls are nearly ready to be put up and what seams to be the like large window frames are in place. These window frames are probably just structural components that will help hold up some of the weight of the roof and floors.

WDW - 'Frozen Makeover' Norwegian Pavilion Epcot - 17/08/14

Space Ship Earth (Epcot) - May 5, 2013

     Earlier this week rumors of a supposed 'Frozen' makeover coming to Norway Pavilion at Epcot started circulating in the theme park community. And on Friday last week Thomas Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, confirmed that the Norway Pavilion will be undergoing a 'Frozen’ makeover.

     Even though their is not much information yet on what exactly is happening we do have some confirmed information that was given to us by Staggs. So the two main actions will be a Frozen attractions that will be taking over the current space Maelstrom is occupying, guests will be immersed into the story of Frozen and will travel to the city of Arendelle. As well a new meet and great that will house a meet and great with Anna and Elsa.

WDW - Disney’s Polynesian Resort Update - 21/08/14

DVC Information Package - 10/11/13

     It’s been quite a few months since we last took a look at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and quit a bit has happened from the exterior of villas almost complete to, pool area construction updates and some information about the resort changing it’s name. So lets check out what has happened!

    Let’s start with the DVC villas! The exteriors of the villa are pretty much finished; they are just adding some small details and touch-ups here and there. We have no idea on what the insides will looks like but Disney should be reveling some concept art soon. The villas are supposed to open up sometime in 2015. Here are some pictures of what the villas look like.