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Disney just announced a discounted price for the Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner at the International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot.   
If you already have park passes that give you admission to Epcot®, you can purchase a discounted ticket for Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner for $325.00 per person for the event – exclusive of park tickets and tax.
To get the discounted rate, tell the Disney Dining Reservation Agent that you are a Passholder or have park entrance previously arranged.
You can follow the link to read more about the Bocuse d’Or USA Grand Gala and Awards Dinner …read more

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Last year, I wrote about the new T-Rex Restaurant that is being built in between Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World.  Today, I have a new construction photo that shows you the progress of the building as well as the promotional sign stating the new restaurant will open in the Fall 2008.

If you didn’t read my original post about the T-Rex Restaurant, definitely check it out.  This restaurant sounds incredible, and I can’t wait until it opens!
Photo: Susan Gunelius

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To top off my review in pictures of the Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot that I posted eariler this week, following is my written review of this annual event.
The Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot is an event not to be missed for mothers and their families.  First, the timing of Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival always coincides with the Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot when the incredible floral displays are at full bloom and simply spectacular.  As guests enter through the turnstiles in front of Epcot, Disney cast members greet mothers with carnations setting the mood for the celebration immediately.

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As promised yesterday, here is Part 2 of my Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot Review in Pictures.  If you missed Part 1, you can follow the link to see those photos: Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot – Review in Pictures, Part 1.
Today’s pictures will show you some of the great areas throughout the dining room where people could pose for pictures.  To stay with the royal theme of the Mother’s Day brunch, the decorations featured scenes and items from Disney Princess movies.
First up, Cinderella’s dress.
 
But Cinderella’s dress wasn’t all that display was made of.  It also included a beautiful staircase …read more

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Each year, a special Mother’s Day brunch is held at Epcot in Walt Disney World.  It’s a pricey but beautiful event.  I went to the Epcot Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday and thought I’d share a review in pictures with you. 
I’m breaking this photo review into two parts because I have a lot of great pictures!  I’ll post the second half of the Epcot Mother’s Day brunch photo review as well as a written review within the next few days, so stay tuned to The Disney Traveler for all the updates.  In fact, you might want to subscribe to The Disney …read more

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Today is National Tavern Day.  Happy Tavern Day!  If you’re in Walt Disney World for National Tavern Day (March 4th), then take some time to stop of at the two popular “taverns” you can find on Walt Disney World property.
If you’re in Epcot, head over to the United Kingdom pavilion and have a pint (or yard) of ale at the Rose and Crown.  Situated on the shores of the World Showcase Lagoon, you can dine on British food while watching the ever-popular Illuminations show or just hang out at the authentic British pub.
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If you’ll be visiting Walt Disney World or the Orlando, Florida area on Mother’s Day, don’t miss the Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot.  It’s amazing!  I wrote about it after my family went for the first time last year.  You can read my full review on Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot.
I just made my reservations for the Mother’s Day Brunch at Epcot’s World Showplace Pavilion, and I can’t wait.  I tried to take pictures last year, but they all turned out too dark to post.  I’m going to try again this year.

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In a bold move, Disney has banned children under 10 from its fanciest restaurant, Victoria & Albert’s at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.  Starting this week, kids are not welcome at the super posh restaurant.
“We want to be the restaurant that’s available for that adult experience,” said general manager Israel Perez.  What would Walt think?

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The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Walt Disney World’s Disney-MGM Studios is a unique place for lunch or dinner.  This restaurant is themed after drive-in movie theaters that were popular in the 1950s. 
The decor of the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater screams “drive-in” from top to bottom.  As your family is escorted to the dining area, you’ll immediately feel like you are at a 1950s drive-in movie theater complete with waiters and waitresses on rollerskates! 

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Riverside Mill and Food Court was closed for refurbishment earlier this year and reopened in April.  I finally had a chance to eat dinner there earlier this week, and I was very pleased with the changes.
The location and ambience remains the same as you would expect from the family-friendly Port Orleans Riverside Resort.  The biggest changes were made to the food preparation and ordering area.  The stations where the food is prepared remain in their original locations, but the menu choices and preparation techniques are different.  There are seven main counters now:

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