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Now Open Tutto Italia, Tutto Gusto at Italy Pavilion at Epcot

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The restaurant staff added to the celebration with tambourines, while Chef Joachim Splichal, founder of Patina Restaurant Group; Erin Youngs, vice president of Epcot; and Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group, did the honors of cutting the ribbon to officially open the two venues, operated by Patina. Guests were welcomed inside for sparkling water, a little bubbly and a first look at Tutto Gusto.

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For reservations at Tutto Italia, call 407-WDW-DINE. Tutto Gusto does not take reservations.

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Dine on Disney Desserts at the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party

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On our trips to WDW we try to do something new each time that we haven’t done before. This past trip I thought it would be fun to try out the Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party!! Desserts,prime viewing of the fireworks and Disney…what could be better right ?!

I called and checked on getting reservations about 1 month before our travel dates. You can contact me and I would be glad to assist you with reservations. I do recommend that you book at least a few weeks in advance because seating is limited and during the busy months it tends to fill up fast. The price per child $15.97 and price per adult $29.81.

It is suggested that you check in 1 hour before Wishes starts. You will make your way to the Noodle Station and there is a podium set up where you will receive a wristband for each member of your party.When you get your wristband you are guided to your table where there is a place card with your last name and party size on it.

If you are unfortunate to be seated at the back of the terrace *as we were* you can stand at the railing to watch Wishes.You are not allowed to bring a chair to the railing though.

The buffet of desserts was very overwhelming!! We ate an early supper just so we could enjoy the desserts we knew that we would be enjoying later that night.It was rather late when we had our party *9:15pm* but our food had time to settle.

They had fresh strawberries,pineapple, cantaloupe,watermelon and grapes for those who were looking for a healthy alternative. Then you had cannolis,fruit tarts,mini key lime tarts,rice krispy treats and much more for those who are wanting to live it up!

We discovered a shot glass size glass that had some sort of orange creamsicle type concoction in it…That was the BEST! The drinks of the night were water,lemonade *very tart I might add*,milk and coffee.

I personally was not impressed with the view from the terrace during the fireworks.It is not a straight view of the castle so the castle is not in front of you when the fireworks are lighting up the nighttime sky.And if you are seated in the back of the area the overhang is too low that you can’t sit in your seat.So standing at the railing is the best option. The cool thing to my 7 yr old daughter was that Tinkerbell flies right over your head.

If you are looking for something off the beaten path to do or you have something special to celebrate while on your trip to Disney World this is a wonderful way to celebrate!

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First Annual Easter Egg Display at the Grand Floridian Resort

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We headed over to the Grand Floridian on the monorail to trade the last of our Vinylmations before the trip back to GA.As we exited the shop
we took a moment to look over the balcony one last time before our memorable trip was coming to an end.And we spotted something that wasn’t
there a few days before when we had enjoyed dinner at 1900 Park Fare with Cinderella.There was an amazing display of HUGE Easter eggs.
We had to check it out……
To our delight the lobby wasn’t very busy and it was the perfect opportunity to check each one out and not feel rushed.Apparently from the sign
this was their First Annual Easter Egg Display.They have displayed eggs similar to these for the past 15 years in the restaurants at the Grand Floridian
and have decided to share them with everyone.
I can’t imagine the time and effort it took to decorate some of these eggs.They were all so beautifully done and the cast members did an amazing job
recreating scenes from some of our favorite Disney movies.There were others that were decorated with such detail in the flowers and butterflies they
could be mistaken for  Faberge eggs.
I can’t wait to go back next spring for the Flower and Garden Festival to see what they have on display!! I’m guessing we might see a scene from Brave
on one of them.
Resort hopping is always something fun to do especially around the holidays.You never know what you may discover.
Here are just a few of the photos for you to enjoy!

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Delicious Easter Fun at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

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This week hop on over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort for a delectable Easter egg display.

Each over-sized, 9- to 12-pound hollow chocolate egg is completely edible – decorated with fondant, sugar, royal icing and themed sculpted sugar pieces. The chocolate bunnies are all hand-painted with a rainbow of cocoa butters and adorned with whimsical designs. The decorative display will be presented as a collection for the first time in the resort lobby until April 9.

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Dates Announced for the 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

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Disney has released the dates for the 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This year’s festival will be held from September 28, 2012 to November 11, 2012. So start making your plans now to attend this food and wine lovers paradise!

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Kalua Pork Slider, Hawaii Booth

The festival allows you to enjoy everything Epcot has to offer plus additional kiosks in the World Showcase that feature food and drinks from around the world. Last year’s festival included offerings from Belgium, New Zealand, and more. Each country in the World Showcase also has special offerings just for the festival. Last year my husband loved the Kalua Pork Slider from the Hawaii booth and the dessert trio from the Desserts & Champagne booth was amazing.

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Dessert Trio, Dessert & Champagne Booth

The Food & Wine Festival also has special cooking demonstrations and dining events, mixology classes and wine tastings, and live music from the yet to be named artists that will be a part of the Eat to the Beat concert series.

This is one Disney event I would definitely make plans to attend. Just make sure to come hungry.

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