March 10, 1996 – The Fulton Crab House Restaurant Opens in Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island
“Savor fresh seafood flown in daily from ports around the world on board this authentic riverboat replica.”
On March 10, 1996, the Fulton Crab House restaurant opened in Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island part of Downtown Disney. The restaurant was built on the former Empress Lilly riverboat, which was a moored riverboat that featured three restaurants and was considered the most elegant dining experience in the park. Fulton’s features a decadent seafood menus, as well as the choicest cuts of beef; the restaurant is also an 11-time winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, with their wine cellar holding over 2,000 bottles.
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