Victoria & Albert’s Named One of the Top 5 Restaurants in the United States by TripAdvisor
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Florida Resort and Spa was recently named one of the Top 5 restaurants in the United States. The restaurants received the honor on TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The TripAdvisor awards are based on millions of reviews from travelers. The winners were determined by an algorithm that factored in the quality and quantity of the reviews that had been posted over a 12-month period. Victoria & Albert’s is one of two AAA five-diamond award winning restaurants in Florida. Chef Scott Hunnel, maître d hotel...
Read MoreDisney Announces ‘Stay, Play, and Dine’ Offer for Select Dates from December until Early March
If you are thinking about visit the Walt Disney World Resort this winter or early next spring, Disney has just released a new vacation package. The “Stay, Play, and Dine” package gives guests the chance to save up to $600 on a 5 night/6 day room, ticket, and dining plan (for a family of 4) at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. This new discounted package is good for most nights from December 14-20, 2014 and January 5 to March 7, 2015. Guests choosing to stay at All Star Movies, All Star Music, Pop Century, or the Art of Animation (Family Suites only) will receive the...
Read MoreVictoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge Has New Menu
Victoria Falls Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy a cocktail or a glass of South African wine. The lounge has an all-new menu that pairs the flavors of Africa and India and is inspired by the hotel’s restaurants. Items on the new lounge menu include a plate of artisanal cheeses with Marcona almonds, honeycomb, Egyptian flowers, and wild strawberry gastrique; tandoori chicken wings; and pork “wings” with tamarind barbecue sauce, crispy onions, and cilantro. The menu also features African-inspired tapas with dates, cumin green...
Read MoreAulani Named One of the Top 12 Beach Getaway Destinations
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa has been named one of the Top 12 Beach Getaway locations by Fodor’s Travel. The publication also named the resort one of the 2014 Fodor’s 100 Hotel Award winners. Aulani was the only hotel in Hawaii to be named one of the Top 12 Beach Getaway destinations. In order to determine the hotel winners, the magazine evaluated more than 5,000 properties around the world. Aulani recently celebrated its third anniversary and was also named the Top Hotel for Families in the United States by Travel + Leisure magazine. If you’re thinking of visiting Aulani this...
Read MoreMenu Updates at Several Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
We have news on menu updates at several Walt Disney World Resort hotels! Recently we reported on the reopening of Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. And while the self-serve Dole Whip machine is gone you can get a Dole Whip (float and twist too!) at the all-new Pineapple Lanai. Over at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory added a couple new items to the menu! If you’re in the mood for a Po’Boy you can now choose from Tuna Salad or Sausage and Peppers. The menu also now includes Baked Macaroni and...
Read MorePineapple Lanai Opens at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
We have some big news for Dole Whip fans! The Pineapple Lanai is now open at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. When we reported that Captain Cook’s had reopened there was also news that the self-serve Dole Whip machine had not returned to the updated quick service location. But have no fear – you can curb your Dole Whip craving at the new Pineapple Lanai located outside the Great Ceremonial House. Guests can order a Dole Whip soft serve, a Dole Whip soft serve swirl (with vanilla ice cream), or a Dole Whip Float. There’s even an option to get your sweet treat in a...
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