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Restaurant and Dining News

Bongos Cuban Cafe - Review
May 21, 2013
Bongos certainly does not receive as much hype or publicity as some of the other restaurants in Downtown Disney and when discussing it with family and friends it seemed as though no one that I knew had ever been there. After finally dining there, the only thing I can say now is "what took me so long?"

Downtown Disney Restaurants Host Kids Cooking School
May 16, 2013
Levy Restaurants is again offering a summer cooking school for kids ages 6 to 12, who may be the foodies of the future. The kid-friendly cooking class takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Fulton's Crab House, Portobello Restaurant and Wolfgang Puck Cafe. The Levy cooking school is $37 per child. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis until the event is full. To sign up, call 407-828-8996.

Early 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details!
May 13, 2013
Sip, Savor, Repeat! Fresh Global Tastes Tempt the Palate at the 18th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival September 27-November 11, 2013. A Scotland marketplace debuts, while Brazil flavors return for an encore. Also, there will be new performers at the Eat to the Beat Concerts, including The Go-Go's and Manhattan Transfer.

Free Dining Offer for September 2013
May 09, 2013
Here's a delicious way to make your vacation dreams come true! Book a non-discounted Walt Disney World Magic Your Way package and get a select Dining Plan - Free*!

BoardWalk Bakery Reopens
April 26, 2013
The BoardWalk Bakery reopened today Friday, April 26, after a renovation of several months. The bakery sports an all-new look, with a new entrance, queue, signage and more. The bakery also now features an expanded menu with a soup or salad and sandwich combo, pastries and specialty beverages. The newly refurbished bakery also has a refillable mug station for those staying at the BoardWalk Inn and Villas.

Monstrous Summer Soars at Walt Disney World!
April 25, 2013
Disney's Monstrous Summer is bursting with good times for the entire family.

The "Monstrous" lineup includes entertainment enhancements celebrating the June 21 release of the Disney-Pixar animated feature, "Monsters University." Mike and Sulley are dropping in from MU to scare up monstrous surprises all summer long. Guests will find all-new collegiate settings for meeting their favorite aspiring scarers. On the Backlot at Disney's Hollywood Studios, guests will find the Monsters University Student Union, complete with a view of the campus. Over at Magic Kingdom, the gang at the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor have been studying new jokes and are ready to graduate to new comedy bits in honor of their alma mater. Throw in Star Wars Weekends, the grand reopening of California Grill, a new spa for Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and more and it adds up to a summer that's exciting, thrilling, magical... Monstrous!

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BoardWalk Bakery to Reopen April 26
April 22, 2013
The BoardWalk Bakery is set to reopen on Friday, April 26 at 6:15 a.m., after a renovation of several months. The bakery will sport an all-new look, with a new entrance, queue, signage and more. The bakery will also feature an expanded menu with a soup or salad and sandwich combo, pastries and specialty beverages. The newly refurbished bakery will also have a refillable mug station for those staying at the BoardWalk Inn and Villas.

Le Cellier on a Budget?
April 17, 2013
Le Cellier, nestled inconspicuously in Epcot's Canada pavilion, is probably one of the most acclaimed and highly recommended restaurants in Disney World. Getting reservations here for both lunch and dinner can be quite a challenge no matter what time of year you are visiting.

Dined at WDW Lately?! Tell us about it!
April 17, 2013
Visit the AllEars Rate and Review area to post YOUR reviews of your Disney Dining Experieces!

Raglan Road Rollicking Sunday Brunch Review
April 06, 2013
All Ears reviews the new Raglan Road Sunday Brunch!

2013 WDW Discount Charts
April 05, 2013
Our 2013 Walt Disney World discount charts with info for members of the Disney Vacation Club, Annual Passholder, Tables in Wonderland, D23 and Disney Visa are now available. Thank you Gary Fisher!

Spice Road Table to Come to Morocco Pavilion!
April 01, 2013
Spice Road Table, a new waterfront eatery, will be open by year-end at the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase. The new restaurant will have indoor and outdoor seating, and will feature small plates and refreshments inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean. More enhancements to the pavilion and news on Spice Road Table will be released as menus are finalized.

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Swan
March 30, 2013
To help guests celebrate their moms, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel will be offering a special brunch at the character-dining restaurant - Garden Grove - this Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

4th Food and Wine Classic at Swan and Dolphin
March 23, 2013
The 4th Annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic returns October 18 and 19, 2013!

The seminars are from 4:30- 5:30 on both Friday and Saturday. The Food and Wine Classic event will be taking place between 5:30 and 9:00pm Friday and Saturday on the Swan and Dolphin causeway.

AllEars has exclusive packages (limited in number) for this great event!

Taste of Hollywood to Go Returns March 24-April 4
March 18, 2013
Taste of Hollywood to Go, which allows you to purchase a prepackaged meal that includes reserved seating for Disney's Hollywood Studios' nighttime Fantasmic! show, returns March 24 and runs for 10 days through April 4. The program makes five boxed meals available:

--hot fried chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sweet corn and carrots and warm apple crisp

--a veggie sandwich with avocado, orange and tomato salad, tabbouleh and chocolate cake

--California and tuna sushi roll with beet and apple salad, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and a spicy pecan chocolate cluster

--shrimp salad with beet and apple salad, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and mandarin orange cheesecake

--cold-cut roast beef with creamy horseradish, potato salad, grilled asparagus and chocolate cake

Children's meals are also available, and include: turkey and American cheese wrap with apples and carrots with ranch dip, strawberry yogurt and a seven-layer cookie bar; or strawberry yogurt, apple wedges, carrot sticks, Goldfish crackers, and an organic apple and cinnamon oatmeal bar. To take advantage of Taste of Hollywood to Go, call 407-WDW-DINE to make reservations up to 24 hours before the Fantasmic! show you want to attend (based on availability). (The number of seats for Fantasmic! you can reserve is based on the number of meals purchased.) A credit card is required with complete payment upon arrival (24-hour cancellation policy). You then pick up your boxed meals at Min & Bill's Dockside Diner between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the day of your show. Meals, which include a 20-ounce soft drink or water, cost $15.99 for adults, $5.49 for ages 9 and under, or one quick-service entitlement if you're on the Disney Dining Plan. NOTE: Even if you don't have a reservation, check for availability when you arrive at the Studios.

Get Your Green on at Raglan Road
March 14, 2013
A preview of the Mighty Festival for St. Patrick's week at Raglan Road featuring the Willis Family.

Citricos: A Touch of the Mediterranean
March 10, 2013
The Grand Floridian alone features three Signature dining locations, quite a feat considering that there are only about a dozen of these Signature restaurants in all of Disney World. Known for requiring two credits when on the dining plan, Disney defines its Signature restaurants as "providing unparalleled cuisine served in elegant and relaxed surroundings." The restaurants at the Grand Floridian certainly live up to this billing and one such dining location is Citricos.

Raglan Road Celebrates 'Mighty St. Patrick's Festival' March 14-17
February 28, 2013
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island guests can embrace their inner Irish and celebrate the most authentic St. Patrick's Day festivities in town March 14-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. Live Irish music, dance and authentic cuisine by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon headline a spirited long weekend dubbed the Mighty St. Patrick's Festival.

Guests ready to "get their green on" can participate in festivities that run from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. March 14 and 15 and from noon until 1 a.m. March 16 and 17. The lineup of Irish band performances begins with a festival kickoff March 8-10 by The Willis Clan, a family of artists and musicians who merge their Irish roots with other music and dance genres to create a unique style.

Typhoon Lagoon All Menus Updated
February 25, 2013
All menus from Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are updated!

Disney's New TRYit Campaign Featured During the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
February 25, 2013
Disney's new TRYit campaign, part of Disney's Magic of Healthy Living initiative, will be featured during the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Chefs have designated some special dishes to encourage children to try something new. Look for the TRYit logo on dishes all throughout the World Showcase Promenade, including dishes in the Garden Marketplaces and Festival Center. Some of the TRYit dishes kids are encouraged to taste: Beet Lollipop (Intermissions Cafe in the Festival Center); Wild Berry Slush (Fruits by the Glass); Baked Goat's Brie with Kumquat Chutney (The Cottage, United Kingdom); Frushi (Fruit Sushi) (Hanami, Japan); Watermelon Salad with pickled Red Onions, BW Farms Baby Arugula, Feta Cheese & Balsamic Reduction (Florida Fresh); and Ratatouille Tarte with Goat Cheese (L'Orangerie, France). To learn more about TRYit and the Magic of Healthy Living initiative, visit the Magic of Healthy Living website at http://disney.go.com/magic-of-healthy-living/index.html