Maria and Enzo’s Old Fashioned Evening Coming to Disney Springs

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs is offering a special evening called Maria and Enzo’s Old Fashioned on June 23. Check out the details below, and snag your tickets before they are gone!

Maria and Enzo’s Old Fashioned Evening at Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs

Join us Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. for Maria and Enzo’s Old Fashioned Evening at Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs, an upscale affair with the opportunity to sample the very best Knob Creek whiskey, with barrels specifically chosen for Maria and Enzo’s, and dine on delicious Italian-influenced bites. The elegant trattoria is the perfect backdrop for an evening with friends and loved ones in a serene adult dining atmosphere. Don’t miss this all-inclusive opportunity to sip and dine – tickets are limited, so get yours today! $85 per person | Price includes tax & gratuity.

Full Menu Includes:

Drinks:

  • Knob Creek bourbon sample – Enzo’s Special Edition
  • Knob Creek rye sample – Maria’s Special Edition
  • 1 Hazelnut Old Fashioned – Hideaway Signature Drink with Hideaway Knob Creek Bourbon, Frangelico, angostura bitters and orange peel
  • 1 Italian Old Fashioned – Maria’s Signature Drink with Knob Creek Maria’s Edition Rye, orange cello, sweet vermouth and splash of soda

Food:

  • Meat and cheese boards
  • Mini arancini
  • Bourbon caramel truffles

Be sure to purchase your tickets today for June 23 while they are still available. Enjoy the sips and the bites at this special evening at Maria and Enzo’s!

New Dooney & Bourke “Moana” Collection At Disney Springs

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Via wdwnt.com

Like Moana, the sea is calling you… to Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories in Town Center at Disney Springs. The brand new Moana collection from Dooney & Bourke has shored up. Earlier today, we found a matching Dooney & Bourke Moana MagicBand in the parks, and we expect to see the rest of the collection there soon.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Satchel Bag – $268

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The satchel bag is an aqua blue with the symbol of the Heart of Te Fiti, and Gramma Tala’s manta ray spirit splashed across it. Moana, Maui, Hei Hei, Pua, and a Kakamora can all be found in the pattern.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Crossbody Bag – $198

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The crossbody bag shares the same pattern as the satchel and has a zippered pocket on the front.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Tote Bag – $298

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The tote bag shakes things up with a large graphic on the front of Moana and Pua beside Moana’s shell. In the background, Maui, Hei Hei, and two Kakamora are on Moana’s canoe.

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The satchel bag, crossbody bag, and MagicBand can also be found on ShopDisney.

Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life to Open “Sometime in the Fall”

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Cirque du Soleil’s “La Nouba” show at Disney Springs closed on December 31, 2017. While the massive tent on the West Side of Disney Springs has remained without a Cirque du Soleil show since, a new show was announced called “Drawn to Life” presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney. The show has been highly anticipated but due to the pandemic, we’ve had some highs and lows when it comes to debut dates. Well, now we are learning at least a season confirmation… “sometime in the fall”.

Due to COVID-19, the initial April 17, 2020 “Drawn to Life” debut was cancelled. The next debut date released was November 5, 2020 which was then pushed back to February 10, 2021. Unfortunately, the February date was cancelled and we haven’t received a date since.

As reported by LA Times‘ during a discussion with Cirque Chief Executive Daniel Lamarre: “Cirque is also working on setting a new opening date for “Drawn to Life,” its collaboration with Disney that was set to open in Orlando, Fla., last year. “It’s a tribute to Disney animation, and we felt honored to have the opportunity to do a show with the IP [intellectual property] of Disney,” Lamarre said. “We should be able to open sometime in the fall.”

The Cirque du Soleil and Disney – Drawn to Life website explains the new show as a “first-of-its-kind creative collaboration between iconic memory makers Cirque du Soleil and Disney. Drawn to Life invites you into an astounding world where the art of Walt Disney Animation is experienced like never before. Gather your whole family for an unforgettable leap into this amazing new show—a live acrobatic journey where our stage is transformed into a giant animation table. The art of classic Disney animation is reinterpreted through innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, eclectic costuming, all-new Disney animation and an original score inspired by timeless Disney music. The show is absolutely alive with all the high-flying, mind-blowing exuberance that Cirque du Soleil is famous for.”

When tickets were for sale prices ranged from $79 to $179 depending on your seat selection. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as we learn more about a possible debut date for this highly anticipated show! We will do our best to keep waiting patiently in the meantime!

New Disney Cirque du Soleil Show “Drawn to Life” Expected to Debut This Fall at Disney Springs

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Drawn to Life, the new show expected to replace La Nouba in Disney Springs, was notably absent from the list of shows announced today by Cirque du Soleil to be returning to the stage.

Thankfully Cirque du Soleil CEO, Daniel Lamarre, gave an idea of the opening date in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.

“It’s a tribute to Disney animation, and we felt honored to have the opportunity to do a show with the IP [intellectual property] of Disney,” Lamarre said. “We should be able to open sometime in the fall.”

Fall 2021 is going to be a busy time at Walt Disney World® Resort, as the 50th Anniversary celebration of Magic Kingdom® Theme Park is planned to begin October 1, 2021.

La Nouba was the original Cirque du Soleil show on Disney property, and ran for 19 years from 1998 to 2017. It was housed in a free-standing theatre that resembled a white tent in Disney Springs.

Drawn to Life is the story of the love between a father and a daughter. Delightful, mesmerizing movements of Cirque du Soleil acrobatic mastery pair with the magic of Disney animation to accentuate the show. The main character is Julie, a courageous and determined young girl. Her father, Tom, was a Disney animator who raised his daughter and surrounded her with Disney animated characters who helped her grow and played important roles in her life.

Disney Cruise Line Pop-Up Shop Now Open at Disney Springs

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Dreaming of a Disney Cruise Line cruise? So are we! One of my must-dos on a Disney cruise is buying some merchandise! Thankfully, we can now purchase Disney Cruise Line merchandise at a new pop-up shop at Disney Springs.

In case you missed it, last week Disney Cruise Line reached a big construction milestone on the Disney Wish and it already has me dreaming of voyages to come in the future. When I think about getting ready for a vacation or a special trip, one of the most exciting parts is planning and figuring out what I’m going to wear. Disney Cruise Line always has the most adorable merchandise and fashionable finds on board and today, I’m excited to share a broad assortment of Disney Cruise Line merchandise is taking a trip shore side for a limited time at Disney Springs!

Now through early September, guests can stop by Marketplace Co-Op to shop exclusive collections including the traditional Disney Cruise Line Wave and Sail Away Minnie Mouse collections, as well as a selection from Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas. Be prepared to sail away with trendy and nautical-themed spirit jerseys, T-shirts, and even matching styles for adults and kids so you and the family can all match.

Pack your perfect getaway essentials in these adorable Disney Cruise Line Loungefly bags or with a classy luggage set. Looking for gifts for Disney Cruise Line fans? You’ll discover everything from mugs, magnets, luggage tags, hats, photo frames, and more. (There is truly something for every Disney cruiser or aspiring cruiser!)

While you’re shopping be sure to check out the ship models for an up close and personal look of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy ships.

Just across the way at Dockside Margaritas, adults can sip on Strawberry Daiquiris and Pina Coladas in the traditional Disney Cruise Line embarkation glass to add more vacation vibes to their Disney Springs visit. (Available while supplies last.)

Finally, top off your excursion at the Disney PhotoPass Studio and capture your favorite tropical memories with a themed digital background, also available for a limited time.