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POSTED Fri, 10/21/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Disney Restaurant News, Disney Cruise Line Named Best Cruise Line, and More

Happy Friday! Welcome to our end-of-the-week Disney news round-up. Today we're talking about some Disney resort restaurant news, the Television Hall of Fame at Disney's Hollywood Studios, more accolades for Disney Cruise Line, and much more.

POSTED Fri, 05/24/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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California Grill Opening Later This Summer – Some Reservations Available for November

As fine dining fans eagerly wait for the date for the reopening of the California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort, there is some exciting news to report about reservations for later this year.

POSTED Thu, 07/21/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Jiko Named One of the Nation's Best Wine Restaurants

Congratulations are in order to Jiko - The Cooking Place for making Wine Enthusiast magazine's top 100 list of best wine and fine dining restaurants in the United States.

The Animal Kingdom Lodge's African-inspired restaurant boasts an impressive, award-winning wine list that features a large collection of South African vintage wines.

A few more Florida restaurants made the list as well, including Prime One Twelve in South Beach, Hakkasan at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Bern's Steak House in Tampa, Baires Grill in South Beach and Angle Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton in Palm Beach.

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POSTED Mon, 03/11/2019 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Victoria & Albert’s Remains On Top For Critics

Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has long been the ultimate destination for foodies to indulge in fine Dining at Walt Disney World. The exquisite restaurant, which is one of Florida's best continually rakes in awards and recognition from the food world. To kick off 2019 with style, Victoria & Albert's has been honored again with the impressive accolades a AAA Diamond Five Diamond Rating, as well as the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award.

POSTED Wed, 10/10/2018 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Why I Use The Disney Dining Plan Even If It Doesn’t Save Me Money

Over the years there has been a considerable amount of in depth discussion on whether adding on the Disney Dining Plan (DDP) is worth it. Most folks who crunch the numbers realize that at best you can come out even on the financial side of the equation. However a family vacation to Walt Disney World is about more than black and white financial decisions. Here are a few reasons that I love the Disney Dining Plan, even when it won't put me ahead of the game monetarily.

POSTED Fri, 08/31/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Spotlight on Tiffins at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Nestled amongst the trees on Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom on the way to Pandora: World of Avatar sits the Park's matchless signature dining experience, Tiffins. This elegant outpost for adventurers is not only a showcase for world flavors, but dedicated to the unique vision of the Imagineers that created the Park. Take a look at this Disney dining experience as we spotlight Tiffins.

POSTED Fri, 01/12/2018 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Top Tips For Better Food Photography On Vacation

Food photography seems to be a national pastime these days, but its one that draws great criticism from those who just want to sit down and eat. At the Walt Disney World Resort it's not at all uncommon for the cameras to come out as soon as plates arrive at the table. Still the question on many a mind is "why take pictures of your food?" For me the question is an easy one to answer, fun food is part of the Disney experience.

POSTED Tue, 07/18/2017 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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3 Great Reasons To Try A 3-Night Starter Cruise On The Disney Cruise Line

It was only a few years ago that I wasn't even sure if I would enjoy a cruise once I got on the ship. My husband had anxiety about not being able to see land, and he was more than a little worried about getting seasick. Neither of us was sure that once we got to see we would enjoy it. A 3-night Disney Cruise turned out to be the perfect way to dip our toes in the proverbial water without committing a huge amount of money. It might be just the answer you are looking for too! Here are 3 great reasons you should give a 3-night starter cruise a chance.

POSTED Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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At Least 4 Reasons Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is Better Than Ever

Over the past couple of years Imagineers at Disney's Animal Kingdom have been hard at work to develop new concepts and experiences to breathe new life into the Park. Finally the immersive wildlife Park that's not a zoo is coming into its own and taking center stage with a full slate of exceptional experiences. I'm not even going to try and list all the reasons I love Animal Kingdom, but I will absolutely share the four best reasons to be sure it's in the plan for your next Walt Disney World vacation.

POSTED Tue, 02/21/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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7 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid On Your First Disney Cruise

I've been dreaming of my next Disney Cruise, and while I feel pretty confident with the ins and outs by now, I find myself fielding lots of questions from would be cruisers. If you're thinking of heading out to see for the first time, check out these 7 Rookie Mistakes to avoid on your first Disney Cruise.

POSTED Tue, 01/17/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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My Five Favorite Things About The Disney Cruise Line

I've been dreaming of going back to sea, as tends to happen this time of year. If like me you yearn to slow down and relax while soaking up some serious tropical sun, maybe it's time you take a Disney Cruise. Leaving from Port Canaveral (and other Ports around the world) the Disney Cruise Line offers an escape beyond compare, and I thought I would let you in on the five things that I love most.

POSTED Mon, 08/15/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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A Disney Dining Bucket List: Places to Dine and Menu Items to Eat

As Disney fans, we probably all have a list of things to do, places to eat, menu items we want to eat, and even hotels we must stay in at some point in our travels to the Walt Disney World Resort. It might come as no surprise to anyone that I have a Disney dining bucket list.

POSTED Tue, 03/22/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Five Walt Disney World Restaurants Specializing in Seafood

While there are many restaurants around the Walt Disney World Resort that offer fantastic seafood dishes, may travelers are more comfortable getting their seafood from someplace that specializes in it. Here are 5 fantastic restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort that specialize in serving up the bounty of the sea.