May 2019 Resort Activity Calendars

Mizner’s Lounge to Close for Refurbishment

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.

 

Names Revealed for Club 33 Locations in WDW

 

Walt Disney imagined an elegant, exclusive club that would serve as a place for conversation, and, in turn, be a conversation piece in its own right. Club 33 would become the private, luxurious, yet relaxed setting Walt had envisioned, and it opened its doors at Disneyland Resort on June 15, 1967.

Now, 50 years later, a new chapter in the club’s history has begun at Walt Disney World Resort, with the opening of four Club 33 lounges beginning in 2018 with the Spotlight Lounge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Each of the planned lounges will have its own unique story and connection to Walt Disney. For example, at Spotlight Lounge, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the elegant space recreates the stylish “green room” experience of a major film awards ceremony and celebrates Walt’s award-winning cinematic career. Club 33 members may now or in the near future also experience Constellation Club at Epcot, Captain’s Quarters at Magic Kingdom Park, and Harambe House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Captain’s Grille Relocation

Work has begun in preparation for multiple refurbishment projects at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. To ensure guests have a great dining experience throughout the refurbishment, some of the existing food & beverage offerings will be moved to other areas of the resort for a limited time. One of these will be Captain’s Grille, which will be relocated to Ariel’s on May 26 until fall 2017 due to refurbishment. The final day of operation for Captain’s Grille and the Ale & Compass Lounge will be May 24.

While the restaurant will be operating in this temporary location (which can be accessed via the Resort lobby), the breakfast buffet will not be available. À la carte options will still be available to guests.

 

Atlantic Dance Hall To Host Themed Nights

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the month of December, the Atlantic Dance Hall (located within Disney’s BoardWalk Resort) is going to take you back with throwback jams from the 90s and 2000s and drink specials from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.! “Take you back Tuesdays” will feature songs from the 90s, “Way back Wednesdays” will feature hits from the 2000s, and “Thump Thursdays” will feature electric dance music and mixes.

Additionally, on these nights, select draft beer will only be $3. Check at the location for more details.

Must be 21 to enter.

Garden View Champagne Lounge Open

As part of a test, guests at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will be able to enjoy the Garden View Lounge into the evening while indulging in an elegant selection of champagne and wine. A limited small plate menu to include items such as caviar, charcuterie, and seafood will compliment these beverages for a sophisticated experience. This new dining experience will soft open on Oct. 13, 2016. The Garden View Lounge will be available to Guests from 7-10 p.m.

The Garden View Champagne & Wine Lounge will officially open Friday, October 14 and will operate nightly from 7-10 p.m. through December. At this time, reservations are not available. Seating will be available on a first come first serve basis.

George Wine Bar Coming to Disney Springs in 2017

Master Sommelier George Miliotes will bring his expertise to Disney Springs with the opening of Florida’s only master Sommelier-led wine bar – Wine Bar George.

“I’m excited to return to Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Springs is the perfect place to open a wine bar and share my passion with the world,” Miliotes said. “Having the opportunity to train and hire my own team while sharing my 40-plus years of knowledge is truly incredible, and I look forward to opening our doors in the coming year.”

Additionally, Wine Bar George will include a food menu featuring small plates, cheese, and charcuterie designed to complement the wine list. Offerings will feature local artisans and seasonally relevant items.  Guests can expect their experience to include wine education, which will be served up in an approachable and fun manner.

Every part of the Wine Bar George experience, including special events and visits from renowned winemakers, will educate and enlighten guests about food and wine.

Black•ish Filming in Animal Kingdom

ABC’s hit series “Black-ish” will film on location at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In the episode, titled “VIP,” Dre decides to take his entire family on the magical, first-class vacation experience he was never able to have as a kid.

On Aug. 23 and 25, cast and crew will be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park; as a result, on Aug. 25, Dawa Bar and Tamu Tamu Refreshments (located in the Africa themed area) will not open to park Guests until late afternoon.

Additionally, several Entertainment sets will be moved to allow for filming in the area. These include:

Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe will have relocated sets at 10:55 a.m, 11:55 a.m., 12:55 p.m.

Muziki will have relocated sets at 10:25 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 12:45 p.m.

Harambe Soccer Meerkats will have a relocated set at 3:40 p.m.

The “Black-ish” episode that will be filmed in the park is expected to air on September 21, 2016.

First Look At Tiffins Menu

Tiffins the new table service restaurant located in Animal Kingdom opens May 27th, along with the Nomad Lounge.

This is the menu they will offer:

AbracadaBar to Open at Boardwalk

Coming later this year, located next to the renovated Flying Fish, is a curious lounge, the AbracadaBar.

While we have no concept art yet, Disney has released some intriguing details about it. Described as a “curious cocktail bar”, it combines the golden age of design with the magic of Disney storytelling.

According to WDI, it was once the stomping grounds of world famous magicians, local Boardwalk illusionists, and the loveliest magician assistants of the day. The story goes, after their shows, they would gather here to conjure up new cocktails, swap stories, and “out-illusion” each other.

According to Boardwalk lore, it was on one of these legendary nights that every  one of them vanished into thin air, never to be seen again. The space sat vacant for 70 years, and once again, guests will soon be welcomed back to the exclusive social club. It is said their magic lingers there, and guests can expect to see, hear, and savor it in the lounge’s signature cocktails. Enchanted magic show posters & mystifying mirrors add to the mystique of the club.

We will post more information & menus as they are made available…til then…have a magical day.