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Miami Herald
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Disney World adds an adults-only after-dark experience
It's barely an exaggeration to say that the food in Disney theme parks is a big part of the experience, almost as much as the rides. And anyone who has visited one of the parks more than once most definitely has a favorite "only in Disney" food. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Maybe you can't visit without grabbing one of those turkey legs that's as big as your 10-year-old child's arm. Or maybe it's the pineapple Dole Whip soft-serve that you dream about. How about a churro? In Walt Disney's (DIS) Disney World, there are 200 places to eat, including 90 with table service. (There are only 139 in Disneyland, but still plenty to choose from.) You can even find upscale dining options like steakhouses in the parks, not quite Michelin Star material, perhaps, but almost. Earlier this year, Disney World announced it was bringing back a dining option that is really popular with families: kids eat free. If you stay at one of the 25 Disney Resort hotels in Orlando and you purchase a dining plan for people in your group who are older than 10, you will also get a free dining plan for kids ages 3 to 9. Related: Disneyland lowers some ticket prices (act fast) Since a day in Disney can cost between $500 and $1,200 per person by the time you account for the ticket, the hotel and food, any offer that helps bring the prices down is a welcome one. Guests normally can't combine special offers, but this year Disney is allowing it. "The kids' free dining plan offering can be combined with other select special offers, meaning you may still be eligible to take advantage of other deals we later roll out for 2026," according to the Disney Parks Blog. The Disney Company is always looking for ways to get people to come back to The Happiest Place on Earth. They revamp old rides, introduce new ones, add new live shows, and have spectacular seasonal events. More on travel: U.S. government issues serious warning for cruise passengersDelta Air Lines makes a baggage change that travelers will likeUnited Airlines passenger incident triggers quick response Disney World and Disneyland don't normally have adults-only attractions, but there are experiences that are more appropriate for adults, including the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Disney After Hours. Earlier this year the company announced GEO-82, a new 21+, reservations-required dining lounge in Epcot. Related: Disney World makes families a generous offer Now the park is upping the ante with the new GEO-82 Fireworks Experience. A ticket to the show includes fireworks, fountains, music and light, and a menu that will include: Champagne that's specially selected by sommeliers at Walt Disney World Resort (or event-exclusive cocktails);A tasting tower of savory light bites, available before Luminous The Symphony of Us begins;A selection of sweets during Luminous The Symphony of Us. Disney hasn't yet specified what the "light bites" for the Fireworks Experience will include, but the GEO-82 menu includes foods with global influences - like Truffled Ahi Tuna and Jumbo Lump Crab Gâteau. The cocktail menu highlights a Brown Butter Old Fashioned - made with brown butter-infused bourbon - and a Clarified New York Sour, plus a selection of mocktails, wines, and beers. Reservations for the GEO-82 Fireworks Experience will open on May 6 for dates starting June 4. The experience costs $179 (plus tax and gratuity). Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Spaceship Earth lounge at EPCOT: Walt Disney World announces opening date and menu items
The GEO-82, adults-only lounge at EPCOT theme park, Bay Lake, Florida will begin operations for the public on June 4, Walt Disney World announced Monday. Along with the opening date, some menu items have also been revealed. The GEO-82 lounge will operate from inside Epcot's Spaceship Earth. One of the major attractions is slated to be the World Celebration Gardens, followed by a landing spot for "Luminous: The Symphony of Us", says Walt Disney World. Some of the assorted food items on the menu is reportedly funghi flatbread, cannellini hummus, truffled ahi tuna, jumbo lump crab gateau, and a chef's special selection of cheeses and meats. Some featured cocktails on the menu items revealed by Walt Disney World include brown butter old fashioned, caramelized leek martini, strawberry-black pepper sour, high brow batanga, banana brulee highball, and more. READ MORE | Spain, Portugal power outages cause frustration among people; Videos and memes flood Internet If one is interested in beer or wine, they are also readily available. Zero-proof cocktails will also feature on the menu items, according to the resort. However, one cannot access the GEO-82 lounge without a reservation. The reservation acceptance is slated for May 6. If the menu items were not enough to wow Walt Disney World enthusiasts, the resort is also offering a special, add-on "fireworks experience". This is going to be a part of the Enchanting Extras Collection, starting June 4, as per reports. The fireworks experience will be paid and will cost $179 per person, with theme park admission being a requirement. On this unique fireworks experience, The official Walt Disney World's GEO-82 section says, "Your party will be seated at a private table beside the window in GEO-82. You'll be perfectly positioned to enjoy dazzling views of Luminous The Symphony of Us, the nighttime spectacular." Along with the sorted menu items, a selection of sweets during "Luminous The Symphony of Us", is also going to be available, says the site.
