With the transformation from Downtown Disney to Disney Springs we have seen many new dining and shopping experiences open. Later this year you will be able to add another new business to the list.
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Morimoto Asia is Now Open in Disney Springs
On September 30 (the now official) Disney Springs had another new dining experience open.
Downtown Disney is Officially Disney Springs
On September 29th Downtown Disney officially had the name change to Disney Springs. Many signs around Disney World had already changed from Downtown Disney to Disney Springs and even the programming on the televisions in the Disney hotels had changed the name before the official ceremony.
In addition to the name change, Morimoto Asia is opening today (September 30).
The construction for Disney Springs should be complete by summer 2016. You can find info for Disney Springs at disneysprings.com and find them on Twitter at @DisneySprings.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is Officially Open!
Jock Lindsey’s opened today in Downtown Disney/Disney Springs.
This is an Indiana Jones themed lounge that serves drinks, including signature beverages like:
- Shorty’s Singapore Sling – Plymouth Gin, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Benedictine, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, and Grenadine.
- Hovito Mojito – Barson Quebranta Pisco, fresh lime juice, mint, and Simple Syrup with Soda Water.
- The Scottish Professor – Monkey Shoulder Blended malt Scotch Whiskey, Hendrick’s Gin, Pear Nectar, Simple Syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
- German Mechanic- Bavarian Radler a.k.a. “Shandy” with Paulaner Hefe-Weizen and Simply Lemonade.
- The Bitter Barkeep – Barsol Quebranta Pisco, Simple Syrup, and fresh lime juice. This drink does contain pasteurized egg whites.
- Safari Sangria – South African Red Wine with Van Der Rum Tangerine Liqueur.
- And more!
The seating is first come, first served and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. They are open from 11:30 – midnight. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are also served here.
For more info you can check out the quick service page.
Will you be making a stop at Jock’s?
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Opening Date for Indiana Jones Themed Restaurant Set for September 22
UPDATE: It has been confirmed, via Twitter, by Downtown Disney that Jock’s will in fact open on 9/22. This is exciting news for many people and I can only imagine how crowded this location will be for quite a while. Can’t wait to check it out!
Morimoto Asia Will Open Later This Month
Another new restaurant will be opening in Downtown Disney later this month. It’s called Morimoto Asia and it is a creation of Chef Masaharu and Patina Restaurant Group.
According to Disney Parks Blog, the new dining experience will open on September 30. There will be an open kitchen, lounges, a two-story outdoor terrace that will overlook the water, and dining spaces. It will also have a sculptural bar that will be 270 feet long, which makes it one of the largest in the world.
Morimoto Asia will open Sept. 30 at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort! http://t.co/7KzAcEYvrh pic.twitter.com/LGdYXoA9ti
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) September 2, 2015
Some of the things you will see on the menu:
- Moo Shu Pork
- Peking Duck
- Lobster Chow Fun
- Sweet and Sour Crispy Whole Fish
- Spicy Kung Pao Chicken
- Sake
- Imperial Pilsner
- Morimoto Soba Ale
- Sushi and Rolls Platters (available in the lounge or dining rooms)
Reservations will be available through Open Table beginning September 16 and on September 30 they will start take reservations by phone, 407-560-6686. If you want to use 407-WDW-DINE will start on November 1.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
The Great Irish Hooley is Back at Raglan Road for Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant is about to get a little more festive.
According to Disney Parks Blog, the “Great Irish Hooley” is returning to the popular Irish restaurant for the holiday weekend. The celebration signifies that we are half-way to St. Patrick’s Day.
Raglan Road Irish Pub is hosting the “Great Irish Hooley” Sept. 4-7 at Walt Disney World: http://t.co/xbohSXUHjI pic.twitter.com/xwvX7S2iim
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 18, 2015
This celebration has been going on for the last three years and has lots of fun activities to go along with it. Here is what you can expect:
- Top Irish Bands
- Step-dancing
- Craft Beers
- Stellar Irish Cuisine
- Celtic Face-painting
Expect a lot of great music that weekend, as the restaurant has lined up some talented bands:
- Screaming Orphans – A quartet of Irish sisters playing original pop/rock
- The Raglan Roots Coalition – The new Raglan Road house band
- JigJam
- The West Coast Trio
- The Blaggards
- Cooney & Ryan
- The Blarney Stones- With Hannah Carr, a former Raglan Road Irish Dancer
There will be four limited-edition craft beers brewed especially for this occasion:
- A Raglan Road Saison
- Raglan Road Fruit Salad Weiss Beer
- McGargles Jims CO2 Stout
- McGargles Francis Tropical American IPA
This celebratory weekend will also be commemorating the restaurant’s 10-year anniversary that weekend.
The event will take place from September 4 – September 7, 2015.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
More Details Released for the Indiana Jones Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney
New details have been released about Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar that is opening this fall in Downtown Disney. It sounds like it is going to be a fun place with some good food!
Disney Parks Blog has shared that the decor of the new restaurant will include salvaged equipment, spare airplane parts, and other fun items from Jock and his travels. Jock is, of course, the character from the “Indiana Jones” movies who was often Indy’s pilot.
The restaurant will seat 150 and you will be able to find it between Paradiso 37 and the BOATHOUSE restaurant. Jock’s old steamboat will also be available for guests.
Here are some of the items that you will find on the menu when the restaurant opens:
- Elsa’s She-Deviled Eggs – These are brined in beet juice and filled with lump crab
- “Good” Dates – Dates that are stuffed with goat cheese and come with Marcona almonds and pickled vegetables.
- Snack of Ra – African salads and dips that are served with injera (bread) and naan crisps.
- Tanis Tacos – These are filled with falafel, shredded lettuce, and cucumber-tomato salad.
- Pretzels – Served with house-made mustard and beer-cheese fondue.
- Rolling Boulder Sliders – Three spice meatballs on mini-buns with yogurt sauce.
- Brody Brats – Grilled bratwurst with mustard and pickled cabbage.
- Lao Che’s Revenge – Spicy Asian wings.
- “Squid! Why’d It Have to Be Squid” – Fried calamari flatbread with spicy harissa.
There will also be some specialty drinks:
- Reggie’s Revenge
- The Fountain of Youth – Features Florida vodkas.
- Hovito Mojito
- The Bitter Barkeep – Made with Peruvian Pisco.
- Anything Goes – Made with an Asian spirit that is a little spicy.
- The Aviator’s Flight
- The Scottish Professor
- Cool-headed Monkey – Made with African spirits.
Check out the latest delicious details for Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, opening this fall: http://t.co/4AQdnT7NDI | pic.twitter.com/8QPBlptSXS
— Downtown Disney (@WDWDowntown) August 11, 2015
I have a feeling this restaurant is going to be pretty popular. As long as the prices are reasonable (well, reasonable for Disney).
We will keep you posted on updates for this restaurant. Right now there is no opening date, just fall 2015.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
DisneyQuest to Close in 2016
Here is another Disney World closure to add to the list.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, DisneyQuest will close next year to make room for the new NBA Experience that will be built in its place.
DisneyQuest is an indoor interactive theme park that opened in 1998. It has five floors of games ranging from old school arcade games to fun virtual games (Virtual Jungle Cruise and CyberSpace Mountain are two examples).
The Orlando Sentinel also stated that those who work at DisneyQuest will have new jobs available to them.
We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Source: The Orlando Sentinel
New Details About Dining Experiences Coming to Downtown Disney
According to Disney Parks Blog, there are a couple more dining experiences coming to Downtown Disney and new details have been released.
One of the dining experiences is The Edison and it will be themed as a 1920s electric company (hence the name). It will be similar to its sister location on the west coast and will have 35-foot ceilings and different themed areas to explore.
You can also expect to see nightly entertainment which will include palm readers, contortionists, DJs, and more. This will be an “Industrial Gothic” style restaurant and bar. The menu will consist of classic American Food and artisanal craft cocktails. The Edison will open in 2016.
Also released were details about STK Orlando. This location will be the only spot to offer rooftop dining when it opens later this year. So you can dine in a nice lounge setting and enjoy the sights of Disney Springs.
As more details are released we will keep you updated.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Source: Disney Parks Blog