The annual Orlando Magical Dining Month kicks off August 24 and once again this year there are several Disney World restaurants participating.
Magical Dining Month gives diners the chance to enjoy a meal at a local Orlando restaurants – $35 for a three-course meal – and $1 of each meal goes to charity.
The charities for 2018 are Best Buddies and Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.
The Disney World restaurants participating this year include Wine Bar George, Terralina Crafted Italian, Morimoto Asia, STK Orlando, Il Mulino, Ravello, Todd English’s bluezoo, Paddlefish, and …

Wine Bar George officially opened at Disney Springs on Saturday, May 19.
This new spot is the only wine bar in the state of Florida that is owned and operated by a by a Master Sommelier. George Miliotes is one of just 249 Master Sommeliers in the world.
Guests visiting Wine Bar George will find more than 130 wine selections available by the glass, ounce, or bottle.
The menu also includes artisan cheese and charcuterie boards, small plates, and shareable entrees, that were created to pair well with various wines.
Guests can also enjoy The …

After we ring in the New Year this weekend, it’s time to gear up for a really big 2018 at the Walt Disney World  Resort.
Toy Story Land is opening in the summer of 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will get to enjoy two new attractions – Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers. And, a new quick service restaurant is also part of the new land.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018 and as part of the celebration a new show starring Dug and Russell from …

Adventures by Disney has announced the chefs and master sommeliers for the Rhine River Food and Wine Sailings.
The 8-day, 7-night adult-only sailings take place in the fall of 2018 and take guests to four different countries.
Scott Hunnel, the Executive Chef at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be on the September 24, 2018 sailing along with George Miliotes, who is one of only 236 Master Sommeliers in the world. He’s also behind Wine Bar George, which is opening next year in Disney Springs.
The October 8, 2018 sailing will feature …

Disney Springs will be home to five new restaurants between now and 2018.
This fall Portobello will reopen as an as-yet-unnamed Italian restaurant from Top Chef Master Chef Tony Mantauno. The eatery will feature a menu inspired by Chef Tony’s travels.
The Edison is slated to open later this year with an “Industrial Gothic” restaurant and bar. The restaurant is a collaboration of Patina Restaurant Group and Kinetescape’s Andrew Meieran.
Later this year, Wine Bar George from Master Sommelier George Miliotes is slated to open with a wine list featuring more than 100 …

There are still a few weeks left in 2016 but Disney is already looking forward to 2017 with the announcement of new things coming to the Walt Disney World Resort.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests will finally have a chance to experience Pandora – The World of Avatar when the new land opens in the summer of 2017. This new land will feature two new attractions, bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains, and much more.
Pandora will also be home to the Satu’li Canteen – the main dining spot – and Pongu Pongu, a …

Happy Sunday! It was another busy week of Disney news so let’s dive in and see what’s happening!
Even without the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights this holiday season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is ready to celebrate the holidays with an all-new nighttime spectacular!
‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ starts at the Studios on November 14, coming to life on, above, and around the Chinese Theater. The show features projections, special effects, fireworks, and a seasonal music score.
‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM’ is led by elves Wayne and Lanny from Prep & Landing, and …

Wine Bar George is officially coming to Disney Springs in the fall of 2017.
The 210-seat wine bar will be located across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and is headed up by Master Sommelier George Milioties.
If you’re wondering who George Milioties is, he’s one of only 230 Master Sommeliers in the world.
Wine Bar George will feature seasonal small plates that are paired with more than 100 bottles and glasses of wine available “in a range of varietals, vintages and price.”
The wine bar will resemble a winemaker’s home estate and the featured …