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Mapping the Magic February 22, 2021

 

Nine Dragons

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Delight in Cantonese, Mongolian, Szechuan, Hunan, and Kiangche-style specialties under the soft glow of Chinese lamps when you dine at Nine Dragons Restaurant. This dining location can be found in the China Pavilion at Epcot. Since it’s inside of Epcot, you will need valid park admission to dine here. You can easily get to Epcot via Disney Transportation. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a stunning glass etching of two dragons chasing a glowing pearl. Request a table by one of the windows for sweeping views of the World Showcase Lagoon promenade. The menu offers a nice selection of Asian inspired dishes - from appetizers to soups to entrees and dessert. There is even a menu for the youngest travelers. Potstickers, spring rolls, and Bao buns are all great ways to start your dining experience. The entre...

Spice Road Table

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Spice Road Table is a tapas restaurant located within the World Showcase at Epcot as part of the Morocco Pavilion. For that reason, you will need valid park admission to dine here, as well as a park reservation. You can use Disney Transportation to get here. If you're entering from the front gate, head all the way to the back of the park to reach the World Showcase and then head around to the right. If you're entering from the International Gateway, take a right and walk through France to reach Morocco. For those unfamiliar with tapas restaurants, Spice Road Table offers small portions that are meant for sharing. You will find options such as spicy shrimp, fried calamari, naan spreads, and the Spice Road Table sampler—all while enjoying decor inspired by the outdoor cafés that are reminiscent of the seasi...

Mapping the Magic February 15, 2021

 

Via Napoli

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Discover authentic Italian cooking, including hearty pastas, fresh salads, and pizzas perfected in wood-burning ovens at Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, located in Epcot’s World Showcase. When you step inside this dining location, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped right into an Italian Bistro. Via Napoli offers lunch (11:30 AM to 4:00 PM) and dinner (4:05 PM to 9:00 PM) daily. Hours may vary as park hours continue to change. Guests can enjoy traditional Neapolitan pizza delivered right to their table, straight from the wood-burning ovens named after the three active volcanoes in Italy - Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, and Stromboli. The thin crust pizzas are made with fresh mozzarella cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, and real Caputo flour imported from Southern Italy. Water for the dough is even sourced from a ...

Mapping the Magic February 8, 2021

 

Restaurant Marrakesh

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. A s of the writing of this post, Restaurant Marrakesh is temporarily unavailable during the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort. Epcot is widely known for allowing guests to have amazing experiences from different countries and cultures. Restaurant Marrakesh, which opened in September 1984, is not one to disappoint. Since it is located in the Moroccan Pavilion at Epcot, you will need a park ticket and park reservation for Epcot to dine at this restaurant, and it does except the Disney Dining Plan, when available. This is a table service restaurant and is available for both lunch and dinner. Lunch is served from 12:00pm-3:15pm and is really a great value if you are looking for a table service for lunch. Dinner has a few rather expensive entrees, and it is served from 3:30pm until park close. T...

Mapping the Magic February 1, 2021