Saturday, April 29, 2017

What's the best Quick Service restaurant in Magic Kingdom???


It's one of the questions I see asked most in fan groups, and with good reason! If you didn't make (or couldn't get!) table-service reservations and are looking for more than just a snack, Magic Kingdom offers 10 Quick Service dining locations! How can you choose?!?!?

Well, we are here to help. Most guests don't realize that Quick-Service dining means so much more than burgers and pizza. We'll give you an overview of all the Quick Service options in Magic Kingdom to help you decide which one is best for you. Of course, if you visit often enough, I recommend trying them all! We also invite our readers to help decide by giving us your opinions and reviews in the comments.


Be Our Guest

Offering Quick Service for both breakfast and lunch, you can savor the flavors of France and be transported to the magical world of Beauty & the Beast in one of three themed dining rooms at this beautiful restaurant located at the base of Beast castle.
The Master's Cupcake

The facts:
Location: New Fantasyland
This location offers Order Ahead Dining. You can place your order online up to 30 days in advance. Or, you can order from touch screen terminals when you arrive. This is the only QS location that serves your food at your table. Another perk to this restaurant is they have self-serve drink stations so you can get free drink refills.

Breakfast begins with coffee, juice and a selection of pastries. You can then choose your entree. Choices include standard breakfast offerings plus some French-inspired delights including quiche and a Croque Madame breakfast sandwich. Lunch features a wide variety of French favorites including the Croque Monsieur. They also offer a kid's menu with many different choices other than the usual chicken nuggets. And, no meal at Beast's castle would be complete without trying the "Grey Stuff". If you want to know if it really is delicious, be sure to order the Master's cupcake. Click HERE to view their full menu. 
The Ballroom - The Castle Gallery - The West Wing


Casey's Corner

This QS stop features American baseball favorites: hot dogs, nachos, corn dog nuggets, French fries, cotton candy and Cracker Jack. You may even catch Jim tickling the ivories to ragtime tunes outside.


The facts:

Location: Main Street U.S.A.
This baseball-themed restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a toppings station where you can create your perfect hot dog!
Click HERE to view their full menu.




Columbia Harbour House

Seafood lovers will want to try this place. They feature a selection including fried fish, shrimp or chicken baskets, lobster rolls, New England clam chowder, grilled salmon, vegetarian chili and salads. Also, specialty sandwiches include the Anchors Aweigh, made with white tuna, and the Lighthouse, made with hummus and broccoli slaw. 


The facts: 

Location: Liberty Square
With it's interior decorated in a colonial-American nautical theme, this restaurant features a two-sided facade in both Liberty Square and Fantasyland. The upstairs dining room features views of both lands including a great view of the Haunted Mansion. 
Click HERE to view their full menu. 


Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe

A personal favorite of mine, Cosmic Ray's offers a galaxy of choices. Salads, sandwiches, burgers and even a half chicken dinner! Plus a toppings bar that is out of this world! Click HERE to view the full menu. 




The facts:

Location: Tomorrowland
My favorite part of this place is the best lounge act in the universe. Enjoy Sonny Eclipse and his Space Angels as they perform some of the galaxy's top hits!This cute audio-animatronic is like a free attraction you don't have to wait in line to see.


The Friar's Nook

Located in Fantasyland, this is a great place to grab a hot dog and some macaroni and cheese with a special twist! You can also find a variety of drinks including Iced Coffee.
Click HERE to view the full menu.



The Lunching Pad

Location: Tomorrowland
Formerly offering a unique variety of specialty hot dogs, recent menu changes have bumped this eatery down to a snack location. However, they still offer 2 QS options along with variety pretzels and frozen drinks.
Click HERE for new menu.


Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

Arguably one of the most popular QS locations in Walt Disney World, this restaurant is always busy. A recent menu overhaul changed to more Mexican style offerings including burgers, salads, burritos, nachos and more. Plus, they have an almost-famous fixings bar nearly big enough to make a meal!


The facts:
Location: Frontierland
This restaurant offers multiple dining rooms plus indoor and outdoor seating. At the right time, outdoor seating provides excellent viewing for parades.
Click HERE to view the menu.


Pinocchios's Village Haus

Real boys and girls can feast on Italian favorites at this quaint cottage: flatbread pizzas, meatball subs, macaroni and cheese, Mediterranean salad and more. Click HERE to view the menu.


The facts:

Location: Fantasyland
This locations offers indoor and outdoor seating. There is outdoor balcony seating overlooking Fantasyland and an indoor room that offers a look into the loading area for It's a Small World. Multiple dining rooms themed to characters from the movie. This restaurant also offers some hidden Disney magic many guests miss. Look for the Wish Book in one of the rooms. Guests can write their wish in the book and wait for the Blue Fairy to grant it! 


Tomorrowland Terrace

Location: Tomorrowland
Here's one many guests may have missed, mostly due to the fact that it is only open seasonally or during especially busy times of year. Here you can find salads, sandwiches and burgers. Click HERE to view menu.
Also, during various times of year, they offer a Fireworks Dessert Party. This additional-cost event offers a bountiful dessert buffet with a wonderful view of the fireworks over Cinderella Castle. More information and availability can be found on the WDW website HERE.


Tortuga Tavern

Location: Adventureland
Our final stop is also hard to catch as it is also open seasonally to accommodate heavy crowds. But find it open and you can grab a quick hot dog or even a turkey leg!
Click HERE to see the menu.


So much more than a burger or pizza! Ten locations and dozens of choices! Magic Kingdom is sure to have plenty to satisfy everyone in your party.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Johnny Depp surprises riders at Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean (Video)



Disney magic strikes again!! Johnny Depp, in full Captain Jack Sparrow costume, stepped out and gave riders the surprise of their lives at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland! Afterwards, he stayed to shake hands and greet people in the ride lines.

The internet exploded with various tweets and videos. This was posted to Instagram by The Disneyland Twins and it's just great!! Congrats to them and all the lucky riders who got a glimpse of the Captain himself!



Surely this was done to generate more excitement for the upcoming film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales hitting theaters May 26! I know I can't wait.

This isn't the first time Captain Jack has made surprise appearances to the surprise and delight of his many fans and we sure hope it won't be the last! Is there any question why we love him so much?????

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Monday, April 24, 2017

2017 WDW Free Dining Promotion CONFIRMED!

The dates for the 2017 Free Dining Promotion at Walt Disney World are as follows:
  • August 21 – September 30, 2017
  • November 14 – 20, 2017
  • November 25 – 27, 2017
  • December 8 – 23, 2017
**Disney Visa Cardholders can book this offer for dates beginning August 13, 2017. 


  • Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Resorts that are EXCLUDED from this offer are:
  • All Stars Movies
  • Art of Animation - Little Mermaid standard rooms only
  • Port Orleans French Quarter
  • Port Orleans Riverside 
  • Fort Wilderness campsites and 3 - bedroom villas
  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
  • Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows (available for Studios only)
  • The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
NEW THIS YEAR! For the first time, guests staying at a Moderate resort will receive free QUICK SERVICE dining rather than the regular dining plan. The Disney Dining Plan will be offered free to those staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. Those staying at a Moderate or Value Resort will receive the Quick Service Dining Plan free. In the past, value resort guests were able to upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan just by paying the price difference between the two plans. Speak with your booking agent for more information and price.

To qualify for this promotion, you must book a minimum 5-night package and add 2-day minimum ticket with either the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus option to your tickets. As in the past, your check-in date must fall on one of the qualified dates to receive free dining. You will receive free dining for every night of your stay, even if the entire trip is not within the qualified dates.

You must book by:  July 7, 2017

Get full details on their website HERE

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Sunday, April 23, 2017

2017 WDW Free Dining Promotion CONFIRMED

UPDATED: 4/24/17 with confirmed information

The dates for the 2017 Free Dining Promotion at Walt Disney World are as follows:
  • August 21 – September 30, 2017
  • November 14 – 20, 2017
  • November 25 – 27, 2017
  • December 8 – 23, 2017
**Disney Visa Cardholders can book this offer for dates beginning August 13, 2017. 


  • Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Resorts that are EXCLUDED from this offer are:
  • All Stars Movies
  • Art of Animation - Little Mermaid standard rooms only
  • Port Orleans French Quarter
  • Port Orleans Riverside 
  • Fort Wilderness campsites and 3 - bedroom villas
  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
  • Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows (available for Studios only)
  • The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
NEW THIS YEAR! For the first time, guests staying at a Moderate resort will receive free QUICK SERVICE dining rather than the regular dining plan. The Disney Dining Plan will be offered free to those staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. Those staying at a Moderate or Value Resort will receive the Quick Service Dining Plan free. In the past, value resort guests were able to upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan just by paying the price difference between the two plans. Speak with your booking agent for more information and price.

To qualify for this promotion, you must book a minimum 5-night package and add 2-day minimum ticket with either the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus option to your tickets. As in the past, your check-in date must fall on one of the qualified dates to receive free dining. You will receive free dining for every night of your stay, even if the entire trip is not within the qualified dates.

You must book by:  July 7, 2017

Get full details on their website HERE

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

THIS JUST IN! Club 33 is Coming to Walt Disney World



Several Walt Disney World blogs are reporting that the exclusive Club 33 is finally coming to Walt Disney World!


Later this Fall, the Walt Disney World Resort will present its own version of the legendary Club 33, the unique membership club founded by Walt at  the Disneyland Resort in California. At Walt Disney World, members will enjoy legendary guest service at four themed locations – one in each theme park – uniquely themed to Walt and Lillian’s worldly adventures, in addition to other benefits
Guests interested in joining should email WDWClub33@disneyworld.com for further details. However right now, this is the only response they are getting: 


The membership will be site specific and will not include access to the other clubs around the world, such as those at Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland.
More details will be revealed in the fall.
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Thursday, April 6, 2017

WDW Announces Dates for 2017 Halloween and Christmas parties!


The day so many of us wait for has arrived. The announcement of dates for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and they are starting as early as August!


2017 Dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
  • August 25 and 29
  • September 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29
  • October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31
  • November 1
Returning to the Magic Kingdom fright-fest are the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show in front of Cinderella Castle featuring the mischievous Sanderson sisters from the hit Disney film “Hocus Pocus,” Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and “Happy HalloWishes” 

2017 Dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:
  • November 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 26 and 28
  • December 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 22
Returning favorites for the holidays include Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade“Holiday Wishes,” “A Frozen Holiday Wish” and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.

Ticket prices and sale dates are not yet known. This article will be updated when that information becomes available.

Please remember that WDW now has new guidelines for wearing costumes to events. You can read the policy HERE.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Never Have I Ever...Ultimate WDW Edition. What's your score?



Do you LOVE Walt Disney World? Think you've "done it all"? Or are you just starting out? Play along with our Ultimate WDW edition of Never Have I Ever and find out where you rank! Some are obvious and some not-so-obvious. See if there is anything you missed. Score ONE point for every item you have NEVER done and see what level you are.


Round 1 - The Basics
Never have I ever...

1. Stayed at a Disney Resort
2. Visited all 4 WDW parks
3. Visited a Disney Water Park
4. Visited Downtown Disney (Springs)
5. Visited a WDW mini-golf park
6. Rode the monorail
7. Rode a Disney bus
8. Taken the Magical Express
9. Taken a WDW Tour
10. Used a Fastpass

Round 2 - Magic Kingdom
Never have I ever...

11. Rode all 3 Magic Kingdom "mountains"
12. Attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
13. Taken a photo with Partners statue
14. Rode the Dumbo ride
15. Attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
16. Watched "rope drop" opening ceremony
17. Rode to Tom Sawyer's Island
18. Rode Walt Disney Railroad
19. Read the windows above Main Street USA
20. Taken a  photo with a character
21. Seen Sonny Eclipse
22. Removed the sword from the stone
23. Gotten Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom cards
24. Sang along with Pirate of the Caribbean theme song
25. Visited the Enchanted Tiki Room
26. Watched the Dapper Dans


                                                 Round 3 - EPCOT
                                                Never have I ever...

        27. Attended EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
        28. Rode Mission Space
        29. Visited all 11 Countries
        30. Attended EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
        31. Attended Candlelight Processional
        32. Rode Ellen's Energy Adventure
           33. Visited Innoventions
        34. Watched Illuminations
        35. Had an "adult" beverage in World Showcase
36. Rode Friendship boats across World Showcase Lagoon
37. Entered through International Gateway
38. Watched the American Adventure
39. Watched a film in a World Showcase country
40. Watched a Holiday Storyteller

Round 4 - Disney Hollywood Studios
Never have I ever...

41. Watched Citizens of Hollywood
42. Rode Tower of Terror
43. Watched Fantasmic
44. Did the Backlot Tour (no longer available)
45. Attended a Star Wars weekend
46. Taken a photo of Gertie (the dinosaur)
47. Found the bust of Walt
48. Visited One Man's Dream 
49. Posed on a Star Wars land speeder
50. Watched Jedi Training Academy

                                              Round 5 - Animal Kingdom
                                              Never have I ever...

      51. Taken a Kilimanjaro Safari
      52. Got a Wilderness Explorer badge
      53. Earned a Conservation Hero button (donated)
      54. Watched Flights of Wonder
      55. Seen the Yeti
         56. Found a fossil in The Boneyard
      57. Petted an animal in the park
        58. Got a photo of the Lions
                                                              59. Played the drums or danced in Harambe
                                            60. Seen DiVine


Round 6 - Oh that food!!
Never have I ever...   

61. Eaten at a Character Meal
62. Eaten a Mickey Ice Cream Bar
63. Eaten at Hoop Dee Doo Review
64. Eaten at a Resort restaurant
65. Eaten a Signature Dining Meal
66. Had a Dole Whip
67. Done a Polynesian Luau
68. Eaten at a World Showcase restaurant
69. Had a Disney cupcake
70. Had a LeFou's Brew
71. Ate a Kitchen Sink sundae
72. Dined at Cinderella's Royal Table
73. Had a Pop Century Tie Dye Cheesecake
74. Had a Mickey Rice Krispie Treat
75. Attended a Dessert Party

                                             Round 7 - The "merch"
                                            Never have I ever...

                                            76. Got a Disney trading pin
     77. Wore character ears or hat
     78. Bought a Mickey balloon
     79. Bought something at the Emporium
     80. Wore a costume or disneybounded to the park
     81. Shopped at Mitsukoshi
     82. Had a Disney decoration on your car
     83. Got a Disney caricature or silhouette
     84. Got a Starbucks "You are Here" park mug
                                            85. Got a specialty popcorn bucket
                                       

Round 8 - Mousellaneous
Never have I ever...

86. Used Extra Magic Hours
87. Watched a live parade
88. Watched a fireworks show
89. Seen the Electrical Water Pageant
90. Visited Disney Boardwalk
91. Stayed until park closing
92. Got a Magic Band
93. Visited a resort you were not staying in
94. Got a character autograph
95. Got a Photopass "Magic Shot"
96. Swam in a resort pool
97. Attended Fort Wilderness campfire
98. Wore a celebration button
99. Rode the Seven Seas Lagoon Ferry
100. Taken an animation lesson (at DHS or Art of Animation resort)


Now, what's your score?
0-15 Walt level - you are a true Disney legend!
16-39 Mickey level - you sure know your way around!
40-59 - Donald level - you still have a lot to see and do!
60-79 - Goofy level - You're off to a good start. Keep trying!
80-100 - Pete Level - What are waiting for? Book a trip fast!!

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