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Tables in Wonderland – Special Events for February 2012
Tables in Wonderland at The Wave . . . of American Flavor’s Discovery Dinner
At Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Thursday, February 16, 2012
6:30 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Meet at The Wave… of American Flavor’s Main Podium
Dress Code – Casual Evening Attire
$110 per person, includes tax and gratuity
Thomas Gaines has been in the wine industry almost 20 years. He currently overseas sales and marketing for Southern Starz Imports in 13 markets across America and the Caribbean and is a key component to their success in bringing amazing wines from Southern Hemisphere to the US markets. Many items are from producers ranging in size of 3,000 cases up to 50,000 cases in production and were not formerly promoted in America.
Cahaba Clubs Herbal Outpost sits nestled on a 10 acre parcel in Odessa, Florida, just northwest of downtown Tampa. Marvin Wilhite began his hydroponic growing operation in this serene setting in 2000. Marvin is all about Micros! Cahaba sells the freshest hydroponic micro-greens, micro-herbs, micro-vegetables, exotic tiny greens, tiny lettuces and a variety of pea shoots. Chefs use Cahaba products as not only a garnish, but as a unique and flavorful condiment to their signature dishes.
Reception in The Wave . . . of American Flavors Lounge
Cahaba Farms Chimi Churi Marinated Gulf Shrimp with Winter Park Cheddar Grit Cakes and Tamarind BBQ Sauce
Grilled Lamb Tenderloin with Cahaba Micro Mint and Caramelized Onion Essence
Mozzarella and Local Egg Plant Caponata on House-made Focaccia
Edgebaston Pepper Pot
Dinner in The Wave . . . of American Flavors Private Dining Room
Appetizer
Port Canaveral Coconut Crusted White Shrimp with a Micro Mustard Marmalade
Nugan Estate Vision Chardonnay
Salad
Hydroponically Grown “Living Lettuce” Salad featuring Micro Celery, Onion, Sakura Radish, and Arugula
Sherwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Entrée
Bone-in Rib Eye Cowboy Steak with Florida Lobster Mac n Cheese, King Family Farm Roasted Vegetable of the Moment
Oliverhill Red Silk Shiraz
Cheese
Assortment of Cheeses and Seasonal Dried Fruit featuring Winter Park Artisan Raw Milk Cheddar, Drunken Goat Cheese, and Point Reyes Bleu
Eventide Viognier
Dessert
Warm Chocolate Cinnamon Cake with Beet and Micro Herb Reduction
Citrus Fennel Salad
Lemon Basil Ice Cream
RL Buller Fine Muscat
For reservations, e-mail WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@
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The Best Things in the “World” are Free
If you are looking for a few free things to do while you are at Disney World here are a few of my favorites:
Monorail
Take a ride on the Resort Monorail from the TTC (Ticket and Transportation Center) or the Magic Kingdom, and make your way around as it makes stops at the Polynesian Resort, The Grand Floridian Resort, The Magic Kingdom, and the Contemporary Resort. This is a great way to visit these beautiful Deluxe Resorts and to get an overview of the Magic Kingdom as well.
Boat Rides
- Catch a boat ride from the Magic Kingdom over to the Wilderness Lodge Resort and enjoy the beauty of the Seven Seas Lagoon, and upon arrival you can enjoy the beauty of this majestic resort. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the Geyser.
- From the Boardwalk area you can cruise the loop around Crescent Lake, which visits Epcot, Boardwalk, Yacht/Beach Club, Swan/Dolphin, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Cruise from Port Orleans Resort to Downtown Disney and back, along the Sassagoula River.
Resort Hopping
From any of the theme parks catch a bus over to some of the Resorts like the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Fort Wilderness Campground, Port Orleans Resort, etc. and see what each resort has to offer.
Fireworks from the Beach
Head over to the beaches of the Grand Floridian Resort or the Polynesian Resort and catch the “Wishes” fireworks show each night from across the lagoon. The music is piped down to the beaches for guests to enjoy.
Electrical Water Pageant
Every night the Electrical Water Pageant can be seen floating around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. The parade consists of lighted shapes and characters on floating barges that travel to the area resorts. This parade was the inspiration for the Main Street Electrical Parade. You can catch the show from the beaches of the Polynesian, the Grand Floridian, and the Contemporary Resorts.
This guest article comes to us from Roger Gragert @ diswhiz.com
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Disney Food Confession – Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar
Where can you find it?
Available through out the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts.
What is it?
Vanilla Ice Cream surrounded by a chocolate coating.
Why you want it?
Ice Cream in the shape of Mickey Mouse..Yum!
Photo Credit:
by Lisa Kline1 via flickr
If you have a Disney Food Confession email me at dulcie@chipandco.com. Let me know the What, Where, and Why you love it so much. We would love to feature your picture and link to your website or blog if you have one.
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Grand Floridian Next in Line for Vacation Club Property
According to a Press Release the Grand Floridian is next in line for the Disney Vacation Club Treatment opening in 2014. On-line booking starts gradually beginning Jan 19 and DVC members will be able to purchase Tables in Wonderland without an AP! Also according to the news there will be more TV channels including FOX News.
For more info check out the official release below:
A new resort development announced today will expand Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, distinguished as the flagship hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort, and continue the growth of Disney Vacation Club, Disney’s innovative vacation-ownership program.
Disney Vacation Club plans to build an estimated 147 villas as part of a previously announced expansion of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, one of the premier resort hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Estimated to open in late 2013, this new resort experience is slated to be the 12th Disney Vacation Club property and will be located near the spa and wedding pavilion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. In addition to villa accommodations, plans for the expansion include a children’s water-play area and other amenities.
“We continually look for ways to expand Disney Vacation Club by creating resort experiences that our members will love,” said Claire Bilby, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club. “With the continued popularity of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we are thrilled to offer our members and guests a new resort option along the monorail system with easy access to the Magic Kingdom Park, as well as a variety of shopping, dining and recreation experiences.”
Disney Vacation Club is owned by Disney Vacation Development Inc., part of the magic of The Walt Disney Company. To learn more, visit www.disneyvacationclub.com.
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Tables in Wonderland – Special Events for December 2011
Tables in Wonderland The Wave . . . of American Flavor’s Discovery Dinner
At Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Thursday, December 15, 2011
6:30 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Meet at The Wave… of American Flavor’s Main Podium
Dress Code – Casual Evening Attire
$92 per person, includes tax and gratuity
The Wave…of American Flavors proudly presents Ben McLean III from Uncle Matt’s Organic Citrus as our host for our December Tables in Wonderland Dinner. Uncle Matt’s Organic is a Florida-based, family-owned company offering premium quality organic citrus juices and organic produce. All Uncle Matt’s products have no synthetic additives or preservatives and are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Ben McLean III is a citrus grower, researcher and vice president of Uncle Matt’s Organic, based in Clermont, Florida. As an organic advocate, Ben has collaborated with some of the nation’s leading university agricultural scientists implementing field trials designed to prove the beneficial impact of sustainable agriculture on the environment, while emphasizing the importance of growing nutrient dense foods.
Reception in The Wave . . . of American Flavors Lounge
Beef Bruschetta with Locally Sourced Deep Creek Ranch N.Y. Strip Loin
Vegetarian Flatbread with King Family Farm Winter Roasted Root Vegetables
Jansz Brut Non Vintage, Tasmania
Dinner in The Wave . . . of American Flavors Private Dining Room
Appetizer
Lobster Ravioli with Locally Sourced Sunburst Tangerine Buerre Blanc
Molly Dooker “The Violinist” Verdelho 2010
Salad
Roasted Beet Salad with Uncle Matt’s Orlando Tangelo and Balsamic Vinaigrette, Purple Haze Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts
Pacific Rim “Organic” Riesling 2009
Entrée
Tamarind-rubbed Grilled Lamb Loin with Barley and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto, Locally Sourced King Family Farm Winter Vegetables
Molly Dooker “Two Left Feet” Shiraz-Cabernet-Merlot blend
Dessert
Trio of Organic Citrus Flavors featuring:
Orange Infused Brioche Bread Pudding
Sunburst Tangerine Ice Cream
Limoncello Panna Cotta with Orlando Tangelos
Pacific Rim “White Flowers” Sparkling Riesling
For reservations, e-mail WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com with the following information: your interest to book, your name, daytime phone number, home address, and the number of people in your party. You will be notified on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Your credit card will be taken over the phone once your reservation is confirmed. The event is limited to 40 Guests. The event is exclusive to Tables in Wonderland members.
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Tables in Wonderland Special Event – Tables in Wonderland Holiday Party
Saturday December 17, 2011
Epcot, Norway Lounge
Price: $115 per person, plus tax. Gratuity is included.
Let’s pop the champagne, we have good reason
The holidays are here and we’re celebrating the season!
The cookies have been made, the wrapping is done.
It’s time to sit back and have a little fun!
The decorations are up, the lights are aglow.
Let’s celebrate with folks we know!
Five to ten o’clock on Saturday, the seventeenth of December
You are invited to the Tables in Wonderland Holiday Party for a night to remember.
Norway Lounge at Epcot is where we’ll be,
So bring your Holiday Spirit and be ready to party!
Please join us for a little bubbly and good cheer
to toast the Holidays and the coming New Year!
5:00pm – 5:30pm Reception
5:30pm – 7:45pm Dinner
8:15pm – 9:00pm Candlelight Processional with celebrity narrator Chita Rivera (entertainment subject to change without notice)
9:00pm – 10:00pm IllumiNations Viewing
Holidays Around the World Menu
Reception
Passed Selection of Chilled French Influenced Items
Tuna Nicoise Spoon
Wild Mushrooms with Fennel and Leeks
Grilled Poulet Rouge with Grape Pearls
Moët Impérial – France
Plated Dinner
New Zealand Influenced Salad Course
Baby Romaine Leaves with Roasted Kumara, Apple Radish Slaw and Lemon Vinaigrette
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand
California Influenced Appetizer Course
Grilled Artichoke, Shaved Zucchini, Heirloom Tomato and Curry Coriander Smear with Pea Tendrils and Oven Dried Prosciutto
Chandon Pinot Meunier – California
Argentinean Influenced Entrée
Green Chile Barbeque Braised Beef Shortrib
Chimi Churi Roasted Yucca with Onions and Garlic served with Fresh Roasted Corn
Terrazas Afincado Single Vineyard Malbec – Argentina
French Influenced Dessert
Grapefruit Custard Brulee with Raspberries, Mint Chifonade and Grape Tuile
Moët Ice Impérial – France
For reservations, e-mail WDW.Tables.In.Wonderland@disney.com with the following information: your interest to book, your name, daytime phone number, home address, and the number of people in your party. You will be notified on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Your credit card will be taken over the phone once your reservation is confirmed. The event is limited to 80 Guests. This event is exclusive to Tables in Wonderland members.
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