Disney Updates Face Covering Policy While Dining

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining

With Walt Disney World’s phased reopening and constant evaluation of social distancing and procedures due to the pandemic, there has been an update to the Face Covering Policy associated with dining that you’ll want to take note of.

New measures are in place to promote health and well-being in table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Cast members wear appropriate face coverings at all times, while guests can only remove their face coverings while sitting at their table. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Walt Disney World has updated their website with the following:

“Face coverings for each Guest age 2 and up, which must be worn in all public areas and can only be removed while actively eating or drinking. Face coverings must be worn while standing, waiting or sitting in dining locations.”

As first reported by Brooke Geiger McDonald in via Twitter:

Brooke goes on to say: “Note that this change includes while sitting at dining locations, suggesting that masks may now be required while seated at one’s table except when actively eating or drinking.”

We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about this policy change in the coming days. In the meantime, be prepare to keep that mask on while dining, until your food arrives.

Patina Restaurant Group Hiring Executive Pastry Chef for Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Epcot

The Patina Restaurant Group is hiring an Executive Pastry Chef for the brand new Space 220 restaurant at Walt Disney World.

With futuristic-style lounge seating, Space 220 at EPCOT will feel like they’re in space, gazing down on Earth from an altitude of 220 miles as they dine. The role of Executive Pastry Chef “will contribute to the launch and continued success of Space 220 Restaurant.” You can view the details of the job listing here.

Space 220 was originally supposed to open at EPCOT in winter 2019. After delays, it was scheduled to open in April, but was delayed once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic with no current opening date but is listed as “coming soon.”

New Food at Magic Kingdom’s Tony’s Town Square Restaurant & Sunshine Tree Terrace

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

If you’re headed to Magic Kingdom and looking for the newest foodie offering available in the park, stop by Tony’s Town Square Restaurant and Sunshine Tree Terrace! These two eateries have a couple of yummy new bites as shared by DisneyParksBlog below.

New offerings at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant and Sunshine Tree Terrace:

  • Hazelnut Budino – Creamy chocolate-hazelnut custard with chocolate torta topped with caramel, toasted meringue, and pralines (available at  Tony’s Town Square Restaurant).
  • Pot Stickers – Fried pork and vegetable pot stickers served with orange-sesame-ginger sauce (available at Sunshine Tree Terrace).

They both look absolutely amazing and are on our must-try list the next time we drop by Magic Kingdom. Happy dining, Disney fans!

“Raya and the Last Dragon” Treats Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining

To celebrate the upcoming release of Walt Disney Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon,” I have some very special treats to share. In addition to the experiences coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom announced previously on Disney Parks Blog, three new creative sweet treats inspired by the film debut today in the Park.

  • Baby Tuk Tuk Mousse – 5-spice mousse on top of chocolate cake, milk chocolate cream, chocolate velvet ”shell,” and chocolate crispy pearls (available starting Feb. 22 at Creature Comforts Coffee Shop and Isle of Java).
  • Baby Tuk Tuk Ice Cream Sundae – Chai-spiced caramel cake, chai caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, green tea cake crumbs, salted caramel crispy pearls, and edible image of Baby Tuk Tuk (available starting Feb. 22 at Dino-Bite Snacks).
  • Mighty Mist Soft-Serve – Twist of strawberry and vanilla soft serve with blue-tinted white chocolate- dipped waffle cone rolled in sparkling sugar (available starting Feb. 22 at Anandapur Ice Cream Truck).

And it gets even sweeter! As a Disney Parks Blog exclusive debut, here is a “foodie inspired” clip from the new film introducing Boun, the self-styled “owner, manager, chef, and captain” of his boat, the Shrimporium.

Don’t miss “Raya and the Last Dragon” releasing simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on Mar. 5, 2021.

Disney Announces Return of Another Character Meal

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Hollywood Studios

Via DisneyLists.com

During the phased reopening of Walt Disney World, character dining has been hard to come by with only a few restaurants offering modified experiences. That’s why we’re so excited to learn that another character dining experience is coming back!

From a Disney Cast Member;

Breakfast is back at Hollywood & Vine starting Mar. 22! Wave and snap photos of your favorite Disney Junior Characters while dining on a delicious and hearty à la carte breakfast. Start with a sharable pastry basket for the table and choose your breakfast entrée, such as the delicious French toast stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut spread or all-you-care-to-enjoy pancakes made with our signature house-made batter. Yum!

À la Carte Menu Options:

  • All-you-care-to-enjoy pancakes made with our signature house-made batter.
  • French toast stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut spread.
  • Toasted open-faced salmon bagel.
  • Four-egg scramble.
  • Four-egg cheese omelet.
  • Plant-based egg frittata.

To book your reservation for Hollywood & Vine Breakfast, visit DisneyWorld.com starting Feb. 26.