Disney Springs Dining Reservations Cancelled For June On My Disney Experience

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining

We’ve been tracking all of the third-party Disney Springs restaurant reopenings as they are announced for May 20, and while we were initially excited at the prospect of making reservations for June 1 and later, My Disney Experience has pulled all availability online and on the app, and informed guests with reservations that they have been cancelled.

Currently, restaurant reservations for the May 20 phased reopening are only available on OpenTable. Earlier this week, guests could book dining reservations directly via My Disney Experience for June 1 and later:

Now those same reservations have been pulled from the system:

Yesterday, it was announced that Disney-owned shops and eateries would reopen on May 27, however it seems they may still need to tweak the system to allow for limited capacity reservations. Other third-party restaurants, like Jaleo, have yet to announce a reopening date at all.

Starting July 1, dining reservations are open for nearly all restaurants on property. Walt Disney World Resort is currently only taking bookings for July 1st onward, with June reservations to be potentially cancelled on a week-by-week basis––in fact, the first week of June has already seen a wave of cancellations.

Restaurants reopening at Disney Springs on May 20 include Chicken Guy!, The Polite Pig, Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill,  STK Orlando and Wine Bar George, which recently released a set of health and safety guidelines the restaurant would be adhering to during the phased reopening. This includes the use of digital menus and hand washing/sanitizing stations for employees and guests. You can read all of the guidelines here.

List of Disney Springs Restaurants Reopening May 20th

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

As we shared previously, phased reopening of Disney Springs will begin next week on Wednesday, May 20. Select Disney Springs restaurants are announcing they will be open with social distancing precautions in mind.

While dining reservations are not currently available for May 20 on My Disney Experience, you may find reservations available for restaurants via OpenTable. Dining reservations are open however beginning June 1 on My Disney Experience for Disney Springs restaurants only.

Please note that the list below continues to change. Double check the restaurant’s details prior to making plans to ensure the most up to date reopening requirements, date and dining times.

Restaurants that have announced their reopening on May 20 include:

  • 4 Rivers Barbacoa Truck
  • Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
  • Haagen-Dazs
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.
  • STK Orlando
  • The Polite Pig
  • Wine Bar George
  • Wolf Gang Puck Bar & Grill
  • YeSake Kiosk

According DisneySprings.com here is what to “Know Before You Go”:

Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences that are owned by third-party operating participants will begin to open during this initial phase. The rest of Walt Disney World Resort will remain closed, including theme parks and Disney Resort hotels.

As we continue to monitor conditions, and with the health of Guests and Disney Cast Members at the forefront of our planning, we are making several operational changes. Disney Springs will begin to reopen in a way that incorporates enhanced safety measures, including increased cleaning procedures, the use of appropriate face coverings by both Cast Members and Guests, limited-contact Guest Services and additional safety training for Cast Members. We will apply learnings and ideas from leaders in the health and travel industries, and we’re also talking to our unions as we prepare for some Cast Members to return to work.

During the initial opening phase, Disney Springs will have limitations on capacity, parking and operating hours. Given this unprecedented situation, we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate through this process as responsibly as we can.

My Disney Experience App Has New Features

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

If you haven’t already, now is as good of a time as ever to download the My Disney Experience and Disneyland Mobile Apps. First of all, they are FREE! And now, Disney has added some special features that benefit us right from the comfort of our home. Anytime we can get a dose of Disney during the park closures due to COVID-19 is exciting to us! Check out the details below from DisneyParksBlog:

You may have noticed some new notifications and featurettes in the Disneyland or My Disney Experience mobile apps recently – like Disney Parks Artist Studio or Magic Moments in History, where you can learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, discover fun facts about Disney Parks, or play games and trivia through the Play Disney Parks mobile app. Today, we’re excited to share that there’s even more to come from these series and others within the Disneyland or My Disney Experience app – and they can all be enjoyed from home!

From fun recipes inspired by Disney Parks foods and animated stories, to highlights from your favorite shows and parades, PhotoPass wallpapers and more, there are videos, games and fun facts on the way, bringing some Disney Parks magic to you. In the coming weeks, you’ll even be able to enjoy the Jungle Cruise joke-of-the-day or experience Wilderness Explorers at home through a series of short-form videos, too. 

To discover new features like these, users simply need to be logged into either (or both) of the apps and have push notifications turned on. 

Whether you’re learning to make frozen pineapple treats or how to draw the famed feathered friends from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! 

If you haven’t already, be sure to download the Disneyland and My Disney Experience apps from the App Store or Google Play to check out new videos and episodes in these series and more. What are you most looking forward to? Use #DisneyMagicMoments on Instagram and Twitter to let us know and share what you’re drawing, cooking and learning! 

Available for iPhone® and AndroidTM smartphones.

Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some app features require separate theme park admission.

Churro Bites Recipe From Disney Parks

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

Pull out the apron, gather the family… now is as good of a time as ever to bake a little magic in the kitchen! Disney has released a recipe we personally can’t get enough of. Check out the recipe and details below on how to make the ever so popular Disney Churro Bites from DisneyParksBlog:

These past few weeks, we’ve seen many of you sharing Disney recipes and creating your very own magical moments right at home. Being a BIG fan of Disney Parks snacks myself, this has inspired us to share one of my favorite recipes so you can continue creating #DisneyMagicMoments.

While our parks are temporarily closed, you can still enjoy a delicious Disney churro – because you can make them yourself at home!  This recipe is inspired by the delicious snack that can be found at all of our parks across the globe. The recipe serves four people and is a perfect snack to enjoy while enjoying some of the other fun stories we shared last week, like our special virtual viewing of the all-new “Magic Happens” Parade at Disneyland park, the behind-the-scenes tour of Walt Disney Imagineering or a creative at-home recreation of Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Disney Parks Churro Bites

Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
  5. Heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚.
  6. Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry. 
  7. Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
  8. Drain churro bites on paper towel.
  9. Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy this little taste of Disney magic. Happy snacking, Disney fans!

Disney Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Soup From EPCOT

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Epcot

Visiting Canada is one of our favorites in the World Showcase at EPCOT, mainly due to our love of Le Cellier. The smell of maple popcorn and friendly faces are fantastic, but nothing compares to the food, especially around EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival.

The Canadian Bacon Cheddar Soup is a guest favorite, on the menu regularly at Le Cellier, and now being served year round at the Refreshment Port just beside the Canada Pavilion. Now with the Food and Wine Festival Menus being announced, the soup has made it back into the booth this year, but you can make it right at home for that nostalgic Walt Disney World feeling, wherever you are.

Here is the recipe;

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Pound of Bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1 Medium Red Onion, shredded

4 Tablespoons of Butter or Margarine

1 Cup of All Purpose Flour

3 Cups of Chicken Stock

4 Cups of Milk

1 Pound of Old White Cheddar Cheese

1/2 Cup of Sharp Asiago Cheese

4 Dashes of Tabasco Sauce

4 Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce

Coarse Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste

3/4 Cup of Pale Ale, room temperature

PREPARATION:

  1. Cook the bacon in a 16-20 cup pot or saucepan over medium high heat, stirring frequently until lightly browned. Do not drain.
  2. Add the onion and butter to the cooked bacon; sautéing about 5 minutes. Be careful not to leave it too long or it may burn.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat, add the flour and stir constantly until the flour is incorporated into the existing ingredients.
  4. Return the pan to the heat, whisking in the chicken stock, and bringing just to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and summer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the milk and continue to simmer on medium-low for another 15 minutes. Do not let it boil after adding the milk.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, tabasco, worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste, until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. Stir in the ale. If you find the soup too thick, thin by adding in more warm milk.
  8. Serve hot, garnish with any scallions or chives, or top with crumbled bacon.

We hope you enjoy making this delicious soup at home, and adding your own flair to it the next time you prepare it. We recommend serving it with a filet mignon, roasted potatoes, and roasted red peppers.