Tidbits
August 2009




Stuck in Transit

8/30/09 It has been internally announced that the Tommorowland Transit Authority refurbishment has been further extended. The attraction is now scheduled to re-open September 12, 2009.

8/12/09 The on-going refurbishment of the Tommorowland Transit Authority has been extended. It has been internally announced that the attraction will reopen on September 1, 2009.

Arigato Tin Roboto

8/12/09 The Tin Toy Stories exhibit in Epcot’s Japan pavilion has closed for refurbishment. Although a new exhibit has not been announced for the Bijutsu-kan Gallery, there have been construction permits filed for general carpentry and electrical work. A sign currently outside the closed gallery implies a new exhibit will re-open at the commencement of the work. The sign reads as follows, “Konnichi-wa The Bijutsu-kan Gallery will re-open soon with new treasures from Japan. Arigato Gozaimasu!”

Kouzzina Cometh

8/12/09 As also noted in the responses below, Kouzzina is currently accepting Advanced Dining Reservations for its Soft Opening period of August 15 through September 16, 2009 .

8/4/09 Although still set to have its official grand opening September 17th, it has been internal announced that Kouzzina will have a soft opening August 15, 2009. From August 15 through September 16, the location is expected to accept walk-up's only.

The new location is tentatively set to offer breakfast seatings with such entrées as Eggs with Breakfast Potatoes, Spinach and Feta Scrambled Eggs, Ham and Cheese Omelet, Poached Eggs, Kalamata Olive Toast, Artichoke Spread &Sweet Potato Hash, Turkey-Sweet Potato Hash, Scrambled Eggs & Roasted Red Peppers Vegetable Flatbread, French Toast, Waffle with Whipped Mascarpone Cheese, and Blueberry Orange Granola Pancakes.

The new location is tentatively set to offer dinner seatings with such entrées as Roasted Pepper and Chickpea Soup, Avgolemono, Spiro's Greek Salad, House Salad, Wood-grilled Flank Steak, Oak-fired Pork T-bone, Cinnamon Stewed Chicken, Fisherman's Stew, Char-grilled Lamb Burger, Traditional Whole Fish, Spiced Briami, Pastitsio, and Slow-cooked Lamb Shank.




Epicurean Expansion

8/12/09 The Magic Kingdom will be adding two temporary all-you-care-to-eat dinners for select dates between August 16 and October 3, 2009. The Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station will offer a Dinner buffet on August 16, 23, 30; and September 6, 13, 20, 27 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. The buffet will be priced at $35 per Guest ages 10 and up and $18 per Guest ages 3 –9. The Diamond Horseshow Saloon will be offering a Dinner served Family Style from August 16 through October 3, excluding September 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29; and October 1, 2 , from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Although pricing was not announced, pricing for similar recent offerings were $29.99 per Guest ages 10 and up and $15.99 per Guest Ages 3 – 9.

Mexico Mixer

8/12/09 It has been internally announced that Cava del Tequila has been scheduled to officially open August 28, 2009.

7/27/09 It has been internally announced that the new tequila bar in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot will be called “Cava del Tequila”. While a hard opening date has not been announced, it has also been announced that the location will be open no later than September 25, 2009. The location will host a new event at the 2009 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. A “Mexico Tequila Tasting” event will be held at the new location on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the festival at 3:00 pm for $35.00, plus tax per person.

A Ruckus River

8/7/09 The Walt Disney World resort has announced that Tiana's Showboat Jubilee will be offered at the Magic Kingdom park October 26, 2009 through January 3, 2010. According to the announcment, the Magic Kingdom version of the show (Disneyland will have its own version) will start as a jazzy processional through Frontierland, into Liberty Square, and then aboard the Liberty Belle. Princess Tiana and other Princess and the Frog Characters will conduct an exclusive Meet & Greet with pre-selected Guests prior to the Liberty Belle departing from the dock. The Liberty Belle will sail around the Rivers of America and make a few show stops in viewable areas along the riverfront where songs from Princess and the Frog will be performed. The show is currently planned to conduct "several" showtimes each day.

7/29/09 Magic Kingdom Cast have reported that a new show has been internally announced to open Fall 2009 in the Liberty Square section of the park. The show will reportedly be held aboard the Liberty Belle Riverboat and will feature dancers and Characters from the upcoming Princess and the Frog. According to reports, the show is tentatively titled "Tiana's Showboat Jubilee".