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Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 18, 2023 / Florida, Travel, USA / 0 comment

Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Dine in the middle of an animal-filled jungle at the Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida.

This iconic chain restaurant is so much fun for families, and is an easy option as well with a wide American-style menu that has plenty of choices for even the fussiest eaters.

The restaurant can be entered from inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom as well as outside, so you do not need a park ticket to enter. You do however need to use the exit that goes outside the park when you leave, so you will need to re-enter the park again if you wish to continue your day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The Rainforest Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is very similar to the other restaurants in the chain. Walk inside to find yourself in a dark, tropical rainforest, filled with animatronic animals. Periodically there are sounds of thunder claps and sudden rainstorms, along with singing birds, trumpeting elephants and chest-pounding gorillas.

There is a kids’ menu available for ages 9 and under with items that will please most junior diners.

Before you leave, browse Rainforest Cafe shop, which is a greta place to find a tropical souvenir from your trip.

The Rainforest Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is extremely popular, so advance reservations are highly recommended.

Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/rainforest-cafe-animal-kingdom/

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Be Our Guest Restaurant Magic Kingdom

September 15, 2023 / Disney Travel, Florida, Theme Parks, Travel, USA, Walt Disney World / 0 comment

Be Our Guest Restaurant Magic Kingdom

Dine inside Beast’s castle, where the story of Beauty and the Beast comes alive at Be Our Guest Restaurant.

One of the hottest dining reservations at Walt Disney World Resort, Be Our Guest (called BOG in the forums!) is an elegant dining experience set across three rooms, each designed to immerse guests in a different part of the famous Disney story.

Upon arrival, guests are allocated a table in one of the rooms: The Grand Ballroom, with a high, domed ceiling, chandeliers and snow-laced Gothic arches, The West Wing, home to Beast’s enchanted rose, and The Rose Gallery, which has larger-than-life figures of Belle and Beast dancing.

Guests are welcome to walk around the different rooms and take photos. We especially enjoyed watching the animations change in the windows and inside the West Wing.

The French-themed fixed prix menu offered some of the tastiest meals we had at the park. The kids meal included a really cute white chocolate “chip” cup to paint.

At some stage during the meal. Beast himself makes an appearance. He does not meet the diners, however, rather he strides quite quickly through each of the rooms and then out again, so have your camera ready to get a photo for when he makes a sudden appearance.

Be Our Guest Restaurant Magic Kingdom
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/be-our-guest-restaurant/

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Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

September 15, 2023 / Disney Travel, Florida, Travel, USA, Walt Disney World / 0 comment

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

Meet characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs over dinner at Story Book Dining, Wilderness Lodge Resort, Walt Disney World Resort.

The magical story of Snow White comes to life inside Artist Point, where dinners enter an enchanted forest and during the evening meet Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy and The Queen.

The first three characters visit tables during the meal, with the Queen ready to post for photos at the end of the dining experience.

The meal offers a choice of individual plated entrées and shared starters and desserts, with a story-book theme to the meals. Vegetarian options are available, as are plainer choices for kids.

The highlight of the meal was the dessert platter, featuring a “Poison” Apple, a dark chocolate-apple mousse, Fairy Tale Gooseberry Tart and Miner’s Treasures.

Reservations
Advance reservations are highly recommended.

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/wilderness-lodge-resort/artist-point/

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Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre-Party

September 8, 2023 / Disney Travel, Florida, Theme Parks, Travel, USA, Walt Disney World / 0 comment

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre-Party

Join the happiest of parties at Magic Kingdom: a dessert buffet followed by fireworks in a prime viewing area at Walt Disney World.

For a special treat at Walt Disney World, reserve your spot at the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties Pre-Party. Indulge yourself in a massive buffet of desserts before the show, then move to a prime viewing area to watch the Happily Ever After fireworks extravaganza without the crush of the crowds (or waiting for hours to save a good spot!).

This fireworks dessert pre-party was an absolute highlight for us, and one of the few events where we have paid a bomb and felt like we got our moneys worth out of the cost.

The evening starts with checking in at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where guests are given a wristband before entering the dining area to eat their heart’s desire from a huge array of sweet and savoury desserts including chocolate-dipped strawberries, so many pastries of all kinds, a variety of cheeses and crackers, fruit and cookies for kids to decorate.

Unlimited beverages are also included, including an assortment of beer and wine for guests aged 21 and over.

Shortly before the start of the nighttime spectacular, Cast Members escort party-goers to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden. The area for the dessert pre-party is directly behind the viewing area for wheelchairs and scooters (as seen in the photo above).

The best viewing area is at the front of the garden, so my advice is to be in the first group to move into the Plaza Garden if possible to choose the best spot you can for fireworks viewing.

There is still waiting involved before the show starts, so I suggest bringing something to sit on such as a jacket or even a blanket if you have one. Once the fireworks is about to start, guests are asked to stand up, so being as close as possible to the front of the area is beneficial particularly for shorter guests.

After the fireworks is a great time to go back through the park and do a few last rides while the crowds are lower. This also avoids the crush of people trying to exit the park at this time.

Price (at time of writing)
Admission is $99 per adult (ages 10 and up); $59 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required.

Theme park admission is required, but it is not included in the price of this event. Theme park reservations are also required.

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre-Party
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/fireworks-dessert-pre-party/

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Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios WDW

September 8, 2023 / Disney Travel, Florida, Travel, USA, Walt Disney World / 0 comment

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World

Enjoy the nostalgia of the 1950s with dinner and a show at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

One of the most unique and fun dining experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort (as well as a challenging reservation to nab!) the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant features car-shaped booths and tables “parked” in front of a movie screen featuring non-stop old school sci-fi movie clips.

When checking in at the restaurant, a car hop will escort you to your table or booth. The lighting is a bit dark so the menu is not the easiest to read (or food to see when it arrives!). The ambiance of this restaurant is what you’re really here for though, so check out the menu in advance so you know what you want to order, and settle in for the show while you wait for your food to arrive.

The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant offers classic “American” cuisine such as burgers, salads, sandwiches, mac and cheese, fries and shakes.

The movie clips run on the scary side as a warning to those with younger kids: think attacking aliens, marauding mummies and rampaging robots.

Take your time and enjoy the show, and be sure to take a stroll around the theatre before you leave. There are road-ready picnic tables at the back of the theater, where you’ll also find an old-fashioned, drive-in-style concession stand.

Reservations
Tables and booths will be assigned upon your arrival at the restaurant, unless otherwise reserved. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Learn when advance reservations can be made.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios WDW
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Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

September 7, 2023 / Disney Travel, Florida, Travel, USA, Walt Disney World / 0 comment

Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Meet Minnie and her friends for a beach-themed bash breakfast at Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.

Enjoy a classic character breakfast at this New England-inspired venue. Choose from a bountiful buffet filled with breakfast favourites including Mickey Mouse waffles, scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, sausage, oatmeal and more.

Minnie and her friends visit each table throughout the breakfast for photos and autographs.

Like all character meals at Walt Disney World Resort, Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast books out fast, so advance reservations are highly recommended.

Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

September 6, 2023 / Disney Travel, Travel, Walt Disney World / 0 comment

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Enjoy the nostalgia of the Atlantic seashore at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.

Offering nostalgic favourites such as flavoured sodas, malted milkshakes plus burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and old fashioned sundaes, the Soda Shop is a popular spot so make sure to book well in advance.

This retro-themed soda shop and ice cream parlor is the place to grab a meal or one of their famous desserts, including the “Kitchen Sink”, which is a huge bowl in the shape of a kitchen sink, filled with ice cream, cookies, candy, cake, whipped cream and fruit.

A to-go menu of ice cream and beverages is also available, with tables outside to sit on overlooking Stormalong Bay.

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Lunch – 11:00 AM to 4:55 PM
Dinner – 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/beach-club-resort/beaches-and-cream-soda-shop/

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September 5, 2023 / Disney hotels, Disney Travel, Travel, Walt Disney World / 0 comment

11 Reasons to Stay At The Beach Club Resort, WDW Orlando Florida

Enjoy New England-style elegance and easy access to theme parks at The Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

The Beach Club Resort is a deluxe category resort at Walt Disney World. The light, bright and airy resort is the perfect base for a theme park holiday due to its many perks.

Shared amenities

The resort shares many amenities with its more formal sister, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, which expands its offerings of recreational activities and eateries.

Early Entry into the theme parks

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day.

Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.

Walking distance to Epcot

One of the best features of Disney’s Beach Club Resort is its close proximity to Epcot. The resort is a 10-minute walk from the International Gateway entrance of the World Showcase at Epcot.

Friendship launch to Disney Hollywood Studios

Take the Friendship boat to Disney Hollywood Studios. The Friendship service is shared with the other Crescent Lake resorts and can take up to 20 minutes.

Disney Bus Transportation

Most areas throughout Walt Disney World Resort—including theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels and the Disney Springs area—are accessible by complimentary bus transportation. The bus stop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is located across the canal, between the entrance to the Resort hotel and the Convention Center.

Ride the Disney Skyliner

Cruise around Walt Disney World Resort in an aerial gondola. These themed gondolas are a 10 minute walk from the Beach Club Resort, outside the entrance to Epcot.

Swim at Stormalong Bay

The incredible 3-acre water wonderland at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a solid reason for staying at the resort on its own! Stormalong Bay is an incredible outdoor recreation area featuring a life-size shipwreck, pools, lagoons, one of the highest hotel waterslides at WDW, a lazy river, two kiddie pools and three whirlpool spas.

Guests of the hotel can access the three all-ages pools (each with a whirlpool spa) located throughout Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Offering nostalgic favourites such as flavored sodas, malted milkshakes plus burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and old fashioned sundaes, the Soda Shop is a popular spot so make sure to book well in advance.

Light and airy rooms

Disney’s Beach Club Resort has a wide range of rooms and suites that sleep up to six adults, rooms and suites with Club-Level Service that sleep up to 7 adults, deluxe studios (sleep up to 5 adults) and 1- and 2-Bedroom Villas (sleep up to 8 adults).

Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast

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Beach Club Marketplace

Start your day with a breakfast sandwich or Mickey waffles. Then fuel up on lunch and dinner with a selection of macaroni and cheese dishes, hot or cold sandwiches, or refreshing salads. You can also buy basic snacks and drinks and a wide range of souvenirs.

Beach Club Resort
1800 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
disneyworld.eu/resorts/beach-club-resort

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