Tidbits
June 2009



Mexico Mixer

6/25/09 Despite continual delays, work appears to be progressing toward the addition of the long-a-go announced Tequila Bar addition to Epcot’s Mexico pavilion. Artesanias Mexicanas has re-opened in the former Casa Mexicana location. Construction walls remain around the former Artesanias Mexicanas location and it appears that construction is underway to install the new Tequila Bar at this location. As a side effect of this movements, the Mexico KidCot location is now located in the pavilion’s lobby.

1/30/09 It has been internally announced that the interior retail area of the Mexico pavilion will be rearranged. Casa Mexicana, the exhibit of a traditional Mexican homestead, has closed and construction permits have been filed to modify walls, casework, lighting, doors and fire sprinklers. Once the construction is complete, it has been internally announced that Artesanias Mexicanas will move into the new location. While a replacement for the soon-to-be former Artesanias Mexicanas area has not been announced, it is currently rumoured among Cast that it will become the long-delayed tequila bar.


‘cause-a Kouzzina

6/25/09 Spoodles will undergo a series of operational changes as the location is prepared to be transformed into Kouzzina. Breakfast service will end at Spoodles on June 30th, 2009 and table service style dinner service will end at Spoodles July 5th, 2009. From July 1st through Mid-August, Flying Fish Café will offer Breakfast service from 7:30 am till 11:00 am daily. From July 6th through August 1st, Spoodles will offer a buffet style dinner. Spoodles will be closed for renovations August 2nd through Mid-August, 2009.

Cabanas and Chocolates

6/25/09 A new private cabana program has been launched Typhoon Lagoon and Bilzzard Beach. A new limited run Wishes Dessert Buffet has been launched at the Magic Kingdom’s Tommorowland Terrace. See below for press releases on these two new programs that were launched earlier this month:



Canceling Breakfast

6/20/09 The ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has ceased Breakfast service as of May 26th, 2009. The location now starts operations at 11:00 am daily with Lunch service.

Kidudios

6/20/09 The KidCOT concept has migrated from Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Kid Spot has recently opened near the KRNR The Rock Station snack kiosk. This new activity station offers children the ability to decorate large paper CD’s at no cost. It is currently not known if this is the only Kid Spot location planned for the Studios or if others will be added around the park as well.