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The newest addition to the West Side food trucks is bringing bring over-the-top macaroni and cheese meals to Disney Springs.
Here’s the full list of food options that will be available at this new location:
•Six Cheese Crunchy Mac & Cheese
•Barbecue Brisket Mac & Cheese
•Bacon Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
•Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese
•Lobster and Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Located in Exposition Park, the Mac & Cheese Truck will be the perfect spot to enjoy a meal after a long day of shopping or a fun night of live music.
The new truck will operate from 12-11p.m. on Friday, March 29; all other days, the location will follow this operating schedule:
•Mon.-Thu. 5-11 p.m.
•Fri. 3-11 p.m.
•Sat.-Sun. 12-11 p.m.
As an opening day promotion, Guests who show the promotional social media post on Twitter will receive $3 off each entrée.
When Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy speeds into Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 31, the world of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars” will unfold all around you, and the fun and excitement extend beyond the show into the courtyard outside Sunset Showcase, with special entertainment, photo ops, and more.
Piston Cup Champion Cruz Ramirez is stopping by to meet and take photos with all her fans, and DJ, the ultimate party on wheels, has hit the open road and made his way east, bringing his own incredible music mix to liven things up.
Several times daily, things kick into gear for “DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time!” as Lightning McQueen’s Pit Crew arrives on the scene, getting everyone around DJ engaged in entertaining “Cars”-inspired dances and games. It all makes for some high-octane fun, starting March 31 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
SHOWTIMES (subject to change without notice):
10:00 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:05 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will undergo renovation in the coming months; as a result, the location will be closed for refurbishment beginning in April (no exact date has been announced yet).
As part of this renovation project, Mizner’s Lounge will expand into the nearby space of Commander Porter’s, which will permanently close at the end of business on April 4, 2019. Men’s apparel and offerings found in Commander Porter’s will temporarily be available at various merchandise locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Construction will begin at Summer Lace in April to transform the space into a home for both Women’s and Men’s apparel. No closure of Summer Lace is anticipated at this time.
To ensure that guests still have a grand experience during this time, the following changes will be implemented after the closure of the lounge:
The Mizner’s Lounge bar service will move to the first-floor lobby area next to Garden View Tea Room. The temporary lounge location will serve classic cocktails and elegant beverages, as well as light snacks.
While at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, guests may also visit Cítricos Lounge for additional cocktail, beverage and appetizer offerings.
The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra will also move to a new location within the main lobby area for Guests to enjoy live jazz standards and popular Disney tunes.
The Walt Disney World Resort is currently enhancing the overall guest arrival experience at all its theme parks. From the parking lots to the theme park entrances, nearly every step in between those points is being reconfigured, including walkways and tram loading and unloading zones. The Walt Disney World Resort is also adding more bag screening stations, metal detectors, and other measures to aid in the screening of guests.
As part of these updates, some of the personalized hexagonal bricks near the Magic Kingdom Park and the Transportation and Ticket Center soon will be retired. The remaining bricks will be removed in future phases.
The bricks, part of “Disney’s Walk Around the World,” were committed to be on display until 2011. Since the bricks were not designed to be removed individually, they will not be available to take home. Instead, anyone who sponsored a brick may purchase a commemorative version between now and Aug. 31, 2019.
Guests who sponsored a brick and would like to get a souvenir version should do the following:
•If visiting in person:
Starting March 18, Guests can stop by City Hall at Magic Kingdom Park or Guest Relations at Disney Springs to verify their previous brick by sharing the name and hometown of the Guest who sponsored it.
After verification, they will be given a one-time use voucher to present by, or before Aug. 31, 2019, at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (at Magic Kingdom Park – separate theme park admission required) or the Marketplace Co-Op (at Disney Springs), enabling you to purchase one commemorative 6” brick at a special price of $10 (plus tax).
•If a Guest can’t come to the park in person:
Guests should email guest.services@disneyworld.com or call 407-828-2701 with the name and hometown of the guest who sponsored the brick.
After verification, they will be provided a code to use by, or before Aug. 31, 2019, on shopDisney.com to purchase one commemorative 6” brick at a special price of $10 (plus tax and shipping) starting this spring.
This code is for one-time use and will only be valid on shopDisney.com and may not be redeemed in person or at any other location. (Limit one voucher or code per verified Guest.)
Also available to any guests, not just those who originally sponsored a brick in “Disney’s Walk Around the World,” will be a 6” brick ($29.99 plus tax – available now), 8” brick ($49.99 plus tax – available now) and ornament ($24.99 plus tax – on sale soon), all with customization included. These are at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (at Magic Kingdom Park) or the Marketplace Co-Op (at Disney Springs), or on shopDisney.com starting this spring.
José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup has just announced that the much-anticipated Jaleo will open their brand new location at Disney Springs on March 17. The new restaurant will bring the spirit and flavors of Spain along with 280 new jobs to the Walt Disney World Resort. This is the fifth Jaleo location in the U.S., the first in Florida, and the largest location to date.
Jaleo at Disney Springs will feature an extensive menu of tapas reflecting the rich regional diversity of traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine, as well as sangrias and a premier selection of Spanish wines. Highlights include a variety of authentic paellas cooked over a wood-fired paella pit, Spanish specialties like hand-carved Jamon Iberico de Bellota and wood-grilled Iberico pork, and signature dishes like Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili, and Pollo Croquetas, classic Spanish chicken fritters.
Pepe by José Andrés will open for both lunch and dinner beginning March 17 as the first brick and mortar location of the chef’s famous Spanish food truck. “Pepe by José Andrés will offer a diverse menu of Spanish sandwiches, or bocatas, both hot and cold, as well as gazpacho and salads to go. The quick-service location will also sell delicious Spanish sangria, complete with sangria ice cubes to prevent any dilution of the drink in the Florida climate.”
Designed by renowned Spanish designer Juli Capella, the architectural form of the building housing both Jaleo and Pepe is inspired by the bold, playful nature of Spain featuring petals that organically open, inviting guests to enter and experience the very best of Spanish cuisine. The petals themselves form pergolas, which extend toward the outdoors, allowing light to flow in and out.
To make a reservation at Jaleo, guests are advised to call (321) 348-3211. Reservations will be available via OpenTable beginning on opening day.
The Disney’s Hollywood Studios parking lot is about to get a lot more character! On March 19, each section will be renamed to reflect beloved characters guests can encounter on their adventures in the park: Mickey, Minnie, Jessie, Buzz, Olaf and BB-8. For resort guests, the arrival experience will also be enhanced that day with the opening of two additional bus loops, just steps away from the main entrance.
These milestones are an important step in the multi-phased transformation of the Guest arrival experience at the park, which began last year with a new entrance allowing Guests to enter the park from Osceola Parkway. Construction continues on refreshed parking tram lanes and walkways, additional screening areas and a station for Disney Skyliner.
These exciting enhancements set the stage for a historic year at the park, which will include the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
Magic Kingdom Park guests are invited to take a lunch break from their pioneering adventure to enjoy food from Aunt Polly’s, a seasonally operated quick service restaurant located on Tom Sawyer Island. Aunt Polly’s will be open during lunch March 9-16 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Here are all of the limited time offerings:
Becky’s Buttery Biscuit BBQ Sliders with House-made Cajun Chips
Peanut Butter and Raspberry Preserve Sandwich with House-made Cajun Chips
Peanut Butter, Nutella and Banana Sandwich with House-made Cajun Chips
Soft Pretzel Sticks with choice of Dipping Sauce
Mississippi Mud Brownie A La Mode
Barq’s Root Beer Float with Vanilla Ice Cream
Odwalla Lemonade & Sweet Tea Slush
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