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Ears the News: August 31, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Magical Dining is back in the Orlando area, with several Disney Springs restaurants taking part for 2018. Each restaurant features three-course, prix fixe dinners at $35 per person. Plus, through Visit Orlando, one dollar from each meal supports Best Buddies and Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida. Magic Dining menus are available August 24 - September 30, 2018, during the restaurants' normal dinner hours. For 2018, the only Walt Disney World Magical Dining restaurants are at Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Unlike in 2017, no Disney operated locations are taking part. Disney springs locations include the recently opened Maria & Enzo's, Terralina Crafted Italian, Wine Bar George, STK, Paddlefish, Bongos and Morimoto Asia. At the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, Todd English's blue zoo and Il Mulino are taking part. The M

REVIEW: My NEW Favorite Brunch!

Hey there, Disney Foodies!      Are you ready to hear about one of the best kept (newer) dining secrets on Disney property? I am so hesitant to share this, because I love that I can get in whenever I want to right now, and I know once ya’ll try it, you’re gonna snatch up the reservations on me, buuut, I do love my fellow Disney Foodies, so I’ll share. Be cool about it though, ok?      Disney Springs fans may already be familiar with Patina Group’s new set of dining gems, The Edison restaurant and nightclub, Pizza Ponte counter service pizza shop, Maria and Enzo’s Italian restaurant and Enzo’s Hideaway. Just recently, I reviewed the Sunday Supper option at Enzo’s and I really loved it. (Check out the review  HERE !) So here’s another Sunday option for you... Brunch at Maria and Enzo's ! Every Sunday, from 10:30am- 3pm, Guests can enjoy an elaborate brunch, featuring Italian meats and cheeses, fresh salads, amazing entrees, a chocolate fountain and even bottomless mimos

Ears the News: August 17, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at  WDWMagic.com . Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Disney has announced that a both the Walt Disney World Railroad and The Tomorrowland Speedway will be interrupted during the construction of the new TRON coaster at the Magic Kingdom. The Walt Disney World Railroad will temporarily take up residence at the Main Street Station starting in December 2018, pausing its grand-circle tours of Magic Kingdom Park. During this time, you will be able to get an up-close look at the railroad and take advantage of one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. The Tomorrowland Speedway will close for a portion of 2019, as the attraction’s track is adjusted. It will reopen as the same attraction in the summer of 2019. An enhanced Wi-Fi service is being rolled-out across the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, with Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter the first to be updated. The new service is live now, and can

The ONLY 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Guide You'll Need! (Including MENUS!)- PART TWO

Welcome back, Disney Foodies!        Do I have you drooling over this year's Food and Wine menus that I shared earlier, in PART ONE?? (If you missed that post, you definitely want to go back and check that one out first! Click HERE !) Well that's not all Food and Wine Festival has to offer. There are also classes, tastings, and even kid-friendly activities to check out. So, let's get to the rest of the exciting details... Fun For Kids Remy's Ratatouille Hide and Squeak:  Kids and adults alike will enjoy roaming from country to country, seeking out Remy, the rodent chef from "Ratatouille"! Little statues of him hide around World Showcase and you can seek him out, playing for fun, or you can buy a map and sticker set at a nearby gift shop, and once you locate all of the Remys, turn it in to collect a prize! NEW! Junior Chef Kitchen:   Kids ages 4-10 can sign up for this complimentary pancake art class and create edible masterpieces.