1900 Park Fare Foodie Guide, Reservations Now Open

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

The wait is over – well almost! Starting April 10, the beloved 1900 Park Fare will be opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Hungry guests will be delighted to try plenty of new bites as well as returning favorites coming back to this all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant for breakfast and dinner. But guests shouldn’t worry, the Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup is back and ready to please them and their taste buds with strawberry goodness.

As part of the ongoing transformation of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, upon reopening, 1900 Park Fare will be donning a newly reimagined look but still having that grand charm. Now, guests will be able to meet some new friends, too! As guests dine, they’ll see none other than Princess Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Aladdin with a royal touch in his Prince Aladdin ensemble, Mirabel and Cinderella.

And guests should be sure to make reservations for this fan-favorite starting today, March 5. They’ll definitely want to come in to indulge in this tasty experience, whether it’s their first time or they are a repeat visitor!

Let’s take a look at the official Foodie Guide to the one, the only, 1900 Park Fare!

Breakfast

Kickstart the day with sweet and savory breakfast favorites.

  • Bread Pudding with vanilla crème anglaise
  • Doughnut Holes tossed with shimmer
  • Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
  • Double-Chocolate Muffin (Plant-based)
  • Guava and Cream Cheese Danish
  • Cinnamon Pull-apart Bread
  • Beef and Potato Hash
  • Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Carved Ham
  • Croissant Breakfast Pizza
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Cheesy Potato Casserole
  • Spiced Tofu Scramble with Vegetables (Plant-based)
  • An assortment of fruit, cereals, pastries, breads as well as a variety of plant-based options

Dinner

All-you-care-to-enjoy dinner with an array of delicious dishes.

  • Peel-n-Eat Shrimp with cocktail sauce​
  • Tiana’s Gumbo​ with spicy andouille sausage
  • Baked Salmon with saffron-lemon butter
  • Carved Prime Rib
  • Curry-roasted Chicken
  • Roasted Garlic Sausage with tomatoes, herbs, and braised cabbage
  • Porchetta with Hunter’s Sauce
  • Couscous Salad with dried fruits, almonds, mint, and parsley
  • Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
  • Grand Floridian Financier: Almond cake with sea salt caramel and toasted meringue
  • Toasted Coconut Cake with passion fruit custard and hibiscus crème (Plant-based)
  • Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake
  • Vanilla Cupcake
  • Fudge Brownie with triple chocolate mousse

Beverages 

In addition to a variety of soft drinks, guests can also sip upon a selection of deliciously crafted beverages, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, for an additional charge.

  • Lavender Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with flavors of lavender (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • So Many Wishes: Pomegranate green tea, hibiscus, lemon, and a dash of star dust (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Passion Fruit Daiquiri: Diplomático Planas Extra Añejo Blanco Rum, Aperol Liqueur, passion fruit, vanilla, and lime
  • Strawberry Rosé Spritz: La Fête du Rosé, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and strawberry

We can’t wait for this favorite foodie spot to reopen on April 10 and for guests to try all these delicious bites and sips!

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

Easter Displays & Grand Cottage Returning to Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

One of the best parts about the spring at Walt Disney World Resort is the incredible delights our culinary teams whip up, especially for holidays like Easter. This year is no different because, once again, select Disney Resort Hotels will be transformed with dazzling Easter egg displays and delicious treats alike.

These spectacular displays are hand-painted and designed by the talented pastry chefs who put months of dedication and talent into bringing these creations to life. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort are all joining in on the egg-travaganza with offerings for guests to enjoy.

And the fun doesn’t stop there; there are also plenty of tasty treats on the way that will leave guests and their taste buds hoppy – we mean happy! Guests are in luck because we’ve got a first look at some of the bites coming to the Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on March 3.

Let’s kick things off with a trip over to the Seven Seas Lagoon, where the pastry team at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been hard a work creating Easter egg displays for guests. This can’t-miss tradition is a staple of the Easter season at the resort and showcases the artistry and talent of these cast members. Each has a unique theme and story that the culinary cast member brings to life with their own creative touch. We’ve put together some favorite eggs from years past so guests can get an idea of what they can experience this year! But there are plenty of new ones coming inspired by cherished characters, stories, and treats, like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney Animation’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and Disney snacks. With so many new creations, it’s worth a revisit if guests have seen them before.

But that’s not all for the resort. The team has also been whipping up some delicious items for guests to indulge in this spring. The Grand Cottage is back for the third year to bring to guests a plethora of festive (and adorable) treats they won’t want to miss from March 3 through April 1.

  • Bunny Pop Flower Pot: Chocolate flower pot filled with jelly beans and three chocolate bunny pops (New)
  • Fruity Cereal Mickey Pop: Mickey-shaped fruity cereal crisped treat
  • The Easter Treat Box: Dark chocolate filled bunny, carrot blondie pop, marshmallow pop, carrot cake chocolate bark, confetti pop, and meringue nests
  • Easter Marshmallow Pop: Three large marshmallows dipped in a yellow chocolate coating topped with Easter quins
  • Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, and cookies ‘n cream pieces with springtime décor (Plant-based)
  • The Grand Egg: White chocolate egg filled with jelly beans sprayed in spring colors

The Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup and Fruity Cereal  will both also be available over at Gasparilla Island Grill from March 3 through April 1.

Also nestled over at Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will once again be home to its fair share of mind-blowing egg displays. The team here has brought their creativity to the egg to create works of art that will leave guests amazed (and craving some chocolate). Once guests set their eyes on this year’s lineup, they won’t believe that these hand-painted displays are real. Here’s a glimpse of some of last year’s talented creations to give guests an idea of what to expect when this year’s eggs are on full display starting March 3. Much like at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the displays here also will be filled with brand-new eggs inspired by characters from stories, like “Elemental” and “Hercules.”

Last, but certainly not least, we’re heading to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort where these waterside resorts are once again bringing in some truly egg-cellent displays to life this year. The pastry teams at the resort are joining in on the fun and have been working on creating their own detailed eggs for guests to dazzle in this spring.

This year, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will take a journey on the water side with a brand-new Moana-inspired display. See some of the beloved characters and scenes from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film brought to life in egg form. Guests can catch this new creation starting March 3 in the lobby of the resort. Last year, the team crafted a “Finding Nemo”-inspired display that made quite the splash!

Right next door at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a display inspired by none other than the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which can be found just around the corner from the resort. The team has meticulously crafted miniature versions of some of the iconic topiaries available at the festival, bringing a floral touch to the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Guests can get a peek at what’s coming here as this creation premiered last year and is coming back again starting March 3.

There is plenty to see (and taste) this spring at Walt Disney World Resort. The adventures are truly endless at Disney Parks!

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

1900 Park Fare Reopens April 10 at Disney’s Grand Floridian

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

1900 Park Fare is re-opening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10. This iconic restaurant will feature returning guest favorites along with a newly refurbished dining room and other special touches. 

Here are five things guests can look forward to when they visit:

  1. Wish Upon a Star with Favorite Disney Characters

Because meals are best enjoyed alongside friends, a few familiar faces will stop by throughout breakfast and dinner –some for the first time at this location! In this refreshed character dining experience, guests will be joined by Aladdin in his Prince Ali look, Cinderella, Mirabel and Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as they celebrate the power of a wish.

  1. Enjoy a Feast Fit for Royalty

An enchanting buffet will be served for breakfast and dinner, featuring some guest favorites — yes, that includes the strawberry soup! — along with new menu offerings dreamed up by our talented chefs to pay tribute to some of the characters and stories guests will encounter throughout the restaurant. 

  1. Look for Nods to the Restaurant’s Heritage

Fans of 1900 Park Fare will remember Big Bertha, an antique organ that has called the resort home since 1988. Guests can look for her in the Main Dining Room, where she’s on display as its grand centerpiece!

Just like before, carousel theming is woven throughout the restaurant — starting with the impressive new mural shown above, which will serve as the focal point of the restaurant’s entrance. In one of the adjoining dining rooms, guests will find drawings of carousel animals inspired by classic Disney films like “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Little Mermaid.”

  1. Delight in Exclusive New Artwork

The artistic touches continue throughout the Main Dining Room, where guests will find twelve new portraits created exclusively for the restaurant by Disney artists. Each one, inspired by the impressionist art style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, features a different Disney character as they hope, dream and wish upon a star (or even a magic lamp or a wishing well).

  1. Celebrate Traditions and Create New Ones

Over the years, 1900 Park Fare has been the backdrop of so many of our guests’ favorite vacation memories. At the heart of this unique restaurant is the magic and whimsy of turn-of-the-century gardens and fairgrounds, where people of all ages came together to enjoy each other’s company. The spirit of those carefree days spent outdoors is brought to life with each detail big and small, making it the perfect place for guests to create new memories with loved ones.

Reservations for 1900 Park Fare open on March 5 at DisneyWorld.com

While guests are there, they can explore other ways the resort has been receiving some grand touches that build upon its Victorian elegance with additional storybook charm. While staying in one of the newly refurbished Guest rooms, guests can also dine underneath the lovely London sky at Cítricos, inspired by “Mary Poppins Returns” or enjoy some shimmering sips at Enchanted Rose Lounge, inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.” Recently refreshed spaces at Narcoossee’s and Victoria & Albert’s, the culinary crown jewel of Walt Disney World Resort, provide even more ways to be our Guest and enjoy all that Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has to offer.

There’s even more to come as we continue to refresh and enhance Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and we can’t wait to share more with guests in the future.

Beloved Disney World Restaurant Reopening After 4 Year Closure!

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

Via DisDining.com

In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was sweeping across the world, and millions of people were forced to stay in their homes. Businesses were forced to shut their doors, including Disney theme parks. Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida was only closed for about four months. Disneyland Resort, in Anaheim, California, on the other hand, was closed for more than a year.

When the theme parks finally reopened, things were very different. The parks had strict capacity limits, masks were required at all times, and there were no buffet-style restaurants or character dining. There were also no character meet and greets. It was a vastly different Disney experience than the one guests had been used to.

Disneyland Masks

It’s been just about four years since the world, as we knew it, changed drastically. However, things at Disney have largely returned to the way they were before the pandemic. The parks seem to be more crowded than ever, character meet and greets are drawing large crowds, and dining is almost completely back to normal.

With one glaring exception.

Disney After Hours Characters

Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa was known for one really great character dining experience — 1900 Park Fare. 1900 Park Fare was a character dining experience that was open for breakfast and dinner. Guests enjoying breakfast were able to see characters like Mary Poppins, Pooh, Tigger, Alice, and the Mad Hatter.

1900 Park Fare

Dinner was Cinderella-themed, so guests would be able to interact with Cinderella and Prince Charming. The highlight, though, was definitely Lady Tremaine (Cinderella’s wicked stepmother), and Cinderella’s stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella.

1900 Park Fare has been closed for almost four years, having never reopened after the pandemic. But that will reportedly soon change!

The cast members we spoke to confirmed that 1900 Park Fare will reopen THIS YEAR! The cast members also confirmed that, when the restaurant finally does reopen, it will have the character dining that guests have grown to love.

At this time, we do not have an official opening date. Construction can still be heard happening behind closed doors, but it is exciting to know that the delicious dining spot will be back soon and better than ever!

The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Timeless Elegance and Disney Magic Unite

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

On the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World, The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa stands as a symbol of timeless luxury, sophistication, and Disney enchantment. This iconic resort captures the essence of Victorian elegance while infusing it with the magic that defines the Disney experience. In this article, we’ll embark on a journey through The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and explore the enchanting blend of opulence and whimsy that sets it apart as a premier destination within the Disney universe.

From the moment you approach the resort’s magnificent white façade, The Grand Floridian’s Victorian-inspired architecture takes your breath away. The grandeur of the sweeping verandas, intricate gingerbread trimmings, and lush gardens evokes a sense of refined elegance reminiscent of a bygone era. The blending of this opulent aesthetic with the imaginative magic of Disney creates a unique atmosphere that is simultaneously classic and captivating.

The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers a range of accommodations, from beautifully appointed rooms to lavish suites. Each room is adorned with intricate details and modern amenities, allowing guests to experience the perfect fusion of Victorian charm and contemporary comfort. Whether you’re gazing out at the lagoon from your balcony or resting in the plush surroundings of your room, you’ll feel immersed in the lap of luxury.

The resort’s dining options are a culinary delight, offering guests a range of experiences to tantalize their palates. Victoria & Albert’s, a AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurant, delivers an unparalleled fine dining experience with its elegant ambiance and exquisite tasting menus. For a taste of southern charm, the Grand Floridian Café offers a more casual setting with delectable dishes that celebrate regional flavors.

One of the most cherished experiences at The Grand Floridian is the afternoon tea at the Garden View Tea Room. Amidst the delicate clinking of teacups and the aroma of freshly brewed blends, guests can indulge in a traditional tea service that transports them to an era of refined leisure. The enchanting setting and delectable treats make for a memorable and charming afternoon.

The Grand Floridian Lobby Society Orchestra adds a touch of sophistication to the resort’s atmosphere. The live performances, often featuring classical and Disney tunes, create an ambiance that’s both enchanting and inviting. The orchestra’s melodies fill the air and enhance the sense of elegance that permeates the resort.

Beyond its own allure, The Grand Floridian’s strategic location allows guests to easily access the enchantment of the Magic Kingdom. The resort is just a short monorail ride or boat journey away from the park, enabling visitors to seamlessly transition between the tranquility of the resort and the excitement of the parks.

The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is more than just a place to stay; it’s an experience that merges the elegance of Victorian times with the enchantment of Disney magic. From the moment you enter its grand lobby to the indulgence of its world-class dining options, the resort encapsulates luxury and wonder. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or simply a taste of opulence, The Grand Floridian promises an unforgettable journey where sophistication, comfort, and Disney magic come together in perfect harmony.