food IS a theme park
It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, which means it’s time for TURKEY at Walt Disney World!
Mickey and Minnie Thanksgiving Plush
If you’re spending the holiday at the parks or Disney Springs, there are TONS of great dining options. So, grab those stretchy Baby Yoda leggings and check out these restaurants with special menus!
As Walt Disney World Resort continues its phased reopening, we’ve got some reopening news to report for the Disney Springs dining scene.
The Edison Complex in Disney Springs
Three Disney Springs restaurants that make up The Edison Complex in The Landing of Disney Springs will welcome guests once again starting Thursday, August 13th: The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway! [Read more…]
Yesterday we shared that custodial Disney Cast Members have been called back to work at Disney Springs since the location will begin partially reopening on May 20th. We have also been able to confirm a few of the restaurants that will be reopening on May 20th.
Disney Springs
And now it appears that several additional locations will be reopening by June 1st!
We recently celebrated Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs! This festive and colorful event (based on the traditional celebration which is famous in Venice) is ON in the evenings through February 29th.
Carnivale 2020
And since the Carnevale dates just so happen to include Valentine’s Day on February 14th, why not celebrate both occasions by raising a glass with your sweetheart at Maria & Enzo’s?
Specialty cocktails for Carnevale include the February Sunset (Febbraio Tramounto)! [Read more…]
It’s party time once again over at Disney Springs. That’s right, it’s time for Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante.
Entrance to Maria & Enzo’s
Carnevale is a traditional Italian festival known as Mardi Gras here in the States. If you find yourself in Disney World from February 1st to the 29th, you can join in on Maria & Enzo’s festivities that will include live entertainment from 5-10 PM. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without food, and the menu for this event has finally debuted.
Are you an Annual Passholder who is looking for a few deals and discounts on your dining experiences?
Daisy Passholder Magnet ©Disney
Well, if your answer is yes, then you need to head to Disney Springs because three select dining locations are currently offering an updated discount. Yay for savings!
If you are still considering your plans for Easter Sunday, April 21st in Disney World, you may want to know about three Easter dining options in The Edison Complex in Disney Springs.
Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
will host a buffet Brunch with the Easter Bunny featuring classic Italian dishes from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Easter Sunday. [Read more…]
The following is a guest post by my good friend Daniel Wanderman of WanderDisney.com. WanderDisney is a website (and instagram account!) dedicated to building a database of Disney related locations across the world, categorizing them and putting them on a map to make it easy for you to visit the next time you’re traveling the world or looking to expand your Disney knowledge. Daniel has been a friend since the early days of DFB and I’d be grateful if you’d take a peek at his amazing site!
The Carnevale festival takes place every year on the streets and canals of Italy’s island city of Venice. Dating back to the 12th century, Carnevale celebrates a political victory of the Republic of Venice. Upon hearing news of the win, the citizens took to town squares (or piazzas) to celebrate with music and dancing.
Dancing at Maria & Enzo’s Carnevale!
The festivities became so popular that this turned in to an annual event for the few weeks leading up to Lent each year. [Read more…]
Disney World Annual Passholders will want to know that the Annual Passholder discount available at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs has been extended.
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
Annual Passholders are eligible for a 40% discount daily during lunch hours (11:30 AM typically through 3:30 PM). Note that this offer does not extend to Sunday brunch. The discount was originally valid through May 31, 2019 but we’ve heard from readers that the offer actually ended on March 31, 2019. [Read more…]
It’s time to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and what better way to do that than with some Italian comfort food and good drinks? At Disney Springs, Maria and Enzo have your back with special menu items this week.
Maria & Enzo’s Main Dining Room
At Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, enjoy their Love at First Bite menu of imported Italian meats and cheeses, oysters, New York strip steak, and roasted vegetable lasagna! [Read more…]
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