Located off of the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of Disney’s often overlooked restaurants, The Wave... of American Flavors. Opening on June 7, 2008, The Wave brought a fresh menu of organic and locally grown produce. Healthier dining options and environmental friendliness were the main focus. Images of tofu, leaves and granola are usually what people think of when hearing words like healthy and organic. However, I can assure you, The Wave’s menu is so very much more than that! Right beyond the check-in area on the ground floor and to the left, The Wave’s entrance is hard to miss. Glowing blue lights shine their way through the almost tunnel-like hall leading to the restaurant’s bar and waiting areas. Some guests feel it’s more for the adult crowd, and this is one of the most common misconceptions I have heard in regards to The Wave. At first glance it may have a bar and lounge type of feel, but rest assured it is a family friendly restaurant – comple
Since the theme parks in Orlando have reopened, the Universal Orlando Resort has implemented some new safety guidelines in response to the coronavirus pandemic. I'm sure you're wondering what it's like to take a Universal vacation right now and you might not be sure if you'd like to visit with the safety guidelines in place. We visited in September to see for ourselves and to report back to you on our experience. In accordance with CDC guidelines, Universal has enhanced their sanitization procedures and implemented additional measures to encourage social distancing. Universal is asking that all guests and Team Members comply with the following guidelines: Face covering required - Everyone is required to wear a face covering during their visit except for children under the age of 3, when actively eating or drinking, and when at a designated U-Rest area. Wash hands often - Wash your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds. (This seems like a no-brainer