Also known as that time I accidentally ordered a $137 cocktail and was too embarrassed to send it back. The Setting We’ve eaten here multiple times over the years and California Grill never disappoints. The menu changes with the seasons and the views are unbeatable. The restaurant is located on the top floor of the… Read more »
Guests can now cancel their Walt Disney World dining reservations up to two hours before the reservation time in the My Disney Experience app. Previously guests had to call cancel 24 hours in advance or pay a no-show fee (usually $10 per person). You could sometimes avoid the fees by changing the reservation to another… Read more »
With All Hallows’ Eve right around the corner, it was high time I posted about our experience at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. There’s A LOT going on at this event. We’ve been multiple times and I still haven’t done it all. So I’ll share my thoughts on what I can from experience and… Read more »
Standing in front of Cinderella Castle watching fireworks is and will always be my happy place. Like many, the 50th Anniversary show Disney Enchantment just never gave me the goosebumps that Happily Ever After did. We all knew a special 50th Anniversary show was part of the plan but we weren’t prepared for the announcement… Read more »
The SettingDisney definitely raised the bar for immersive experiences with Galaxy’s Edge and a standout example of that is Oga’s Cantina. The restaurant’s non-descript exterior hides one of the most immersive areas of the park. No lie – as soon as we walked in the door I nerded out hard core. Oga’s Cantina is a… Read more »
Chef Mickey’s is definitely one of, if not the, oldest character dining experience at Walt Disney World, and these days people seem to have a love-hate relationship with it. I have a working theory as to why it gets mixed reviews, which I’ll come back to later. The SettingLocated in the Grand Canyon Concourse area… Read more »
The SettingSpace 220 is one of Disney World’s newest and most popular dining experiences. Located next to Mission Space, this restaurant offers the immersive experience of dining among the stars on an orbiting space station. After you check in for your reservation at the outdoor information desk, you will be directed indoors to the Space… Read more »
Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends is one of the newest character dining experiences offered at Walt Disney World Resort.
Hey MouseWatchers! Today we’re bringing a little Disney magic to our 4th of July Celebration with these adorable Patriotic Mickey Mouse Pops. I just happen to have this adorable vintage Mickey Mouse popsicle mold that was a gift from my mother-in-law but this recipe can be adjusted for any size or shape of popsicle mold… Read more »
Disney’s popular dinner show, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, returns to The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort starting tomorrow, June 23! Reservations are strongly recommended so you can enjoy tasty pioneer fare during this 2-hour musical comedy offered on select nights in Disney World. If you can’t find any available reservations for your upcoming trip,… Read more »
Good news Disneyland fans – the World of Color Dessert Party at Disney California Adventure is now available for advance dining reservations! If you need help finding an available reservation, you can create an alert for this Enchanting Extra using MouseWatcher. This dessert party grants you access to an exclusive seating area for the World… Read more »
Two Walt Disney World Resort restaurants are reopening in mid-December, only a few days away! Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White returns starting Thursday, December 16, 2021, with reservations opening on Thursday, December 2, 2021. This is a character dining experience in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge featuring Snow White, The Queen, Dopey and… Read more »
Epcot’s new Harmonious fireworks show starts Friday, October 1, 2021 and will soon be lighting up the World Showcase. Guests who like dinner with their show will be able to book one of two new dining packages, each starting the first day of Harmonious! Rose & Crown Fireworks Dining Package Spice Road Table Fireworks Dining… Read more »
Epcot’s newest orbital dining destination, Space 220, opens its airlocks for spacewalk-ups starting Monday, September 20, 2021. The week-long shakedown mission concludes on Sunday, September 26, 2021. The next day, Monday, September 27, 2021, the station returns to permanent orbit 220 miles up with reservation-only seating. Advance reservations will be accepted starting Monday, September 20,… Read more »
The Magic Kingdom’s newest fireworks spectacular, Disney Enchantment, starts lighting up the skies Friday, October 1, 2021 as part of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration. And that’s not all – cocktail and dessert parties are back in the Magic Kingdom just in time for the big show! Celebration at the Top: 50th Flavors… Read more »
Steakhouse 71, the new throwback restaurant in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, opens its doors on Friday, October 1, 2021. Advance reservations are highly recommended and will be available starting Thursday, September 16, 2021, so be sure to create a MouseWatcher alert if you’ll be visiting Walt Disney World in the near future! This casual dining establishment… Read more »
Great news pyromaniacs – Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise begins boarding on select nights starting Saturday, September 18, 2021! Bookings are now available, so be sure to create a MouseWatcher alert so you can receive notifications as soon as reservations open up for your vacation dates. Enjoy an evening ferryboat cruise on the Seven… Read more »
Disney Parks just tweeted that Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is reopening this Friday, August 20, 2021. Bookings will be be available starting Wednesday, August 18, 2021, so be sure to create a MouseWatcher alert if you want to take advantage of Boma’s delicious breakfast or dinner buffet! If you… Read more »
Hey MouseWatchers! Mrs. MouseWatcher here. I’m not going to bore you with a detailed excuse for why things have been quiet here on the blog. I’ll just say that life happened. It was a crazy year of Disney news! New parks opened, favorite food spots closed while exciting new ones were announced, the Resistance rose, massive… Read more »
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a whole year – and what a year it’s been! We’ve been working hard every day to improve our service and make it easier for more people get the dining reservations that make their Disney vacations magical. We’re looking forward to another year of MouseWatching and sharing… Read more »