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December 22

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December 22, 1995 – The Contemporary Resort Restaurant Chef Mickey’s Opens

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“Join some favorite Disney Friends for a fun-filled feast at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.”

On December 22, 1995, the restaurant Chef Mickey’s opened in Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort, replacing the Contemporary Café. The restaurant contains American cuisine at an indoor buffet, which features the famous Mickey waffles for breakfast, and a sundae bar at dinner where guests can customize their own ice cream sundae. Chef Mickey’s is also known for character dining, where guests can interact with the original Disney characters: Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, and Goofy. Guests are also treated to a view of the monorail as travels to and from the Magic Kingdom. This restaurant is not to be confused with the restaurant of the same name that existed in Downtown Disney from July, 1990 to September, 1995.

 

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December 11

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December 11, 2012 – Monsieur Paul Opens in Epcot’s France Pavilion

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“Make it an evening to remember at Monsieur Paul, a gourmet restaurant serving classic French cuisine.”

On December 11, 2012, the French restaurant Monsieur Paul opened in the France Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. It replaced the Bistro de Paris, which closed on July 31, 2012, after being open since 1984. It was named for renowned chef Paul Bocuse, who is known as one of the most prominent chefs in nouvelle cuisine. The menu was created by Chef Francisco Santin, who worked with Bocuse in France. The restaurant is located upstairs from the first France Pavilion restaurant, Les Chefs de France, and contains several dishes that fit the Bocuse tradition of fresh ingredients of the highest quality; this includes black truffle soup, lobster a l’Americaine, and Grand Marnier soufflé.

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December 9

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December 9, 1994 – Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café Opens in Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland

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“A galaxy of choices!”

On December 9, 1994, the fast-food restaurant Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café opened in Tomorrowland of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It replaced the Tomorrowland Terrace, which closed in September 1994. This quick service restaurant gives guests three “bays” to choose from in picking their meal: Bay 1 is chicken and BBQ pork sandwiches, Bay 2 is burgers and hot dogs (including a vegetarian burger), and Bay 3 is sandwiches, soups, and salads. Guests can choose to eat either indoors or outdoors; the restaurant also features an Audio-Animatronic alien entertainer named Sonny Eclipse.

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December 6

Posted on December 6, 2013 by disneydetail

December 6, 2012 – Be Our Guest Restaurant Opens

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“Step inside the Beast’s enchanted castle for a delicious quick-service lunch or a delightful sit-down dinner.”

On December 6, 2012, the highly anticipated Be Our Guest Restaurant opened in the New Fantasyland expansion of the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World. It is located underneath the Beast’s castle in the “countryside” section of the expansion. Guests have the option of a quick-service lunch, or a sit-down dinner. For lunch, guests order their food via a touch-screen terminal. There are also three different rooms to dine in: the Ballroom, the Library, or the West Wing. Be Our Guest is also the first restaurant in the Magic Kingdom to serve beer and wine, and the menu features several French-inspired dishes, including Chicken Breast Provencal and a Ratatouille. Another special treat for guests is the dessert “The Grey Stuff,” calling out to a line in the song that gives the restaurant its name.

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November 15

Posted on November 15, 2013 by disneydetail

November 15, 1993 – The Garden Grille Restaurant Opens in Epcot

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“Visit with Disney Friends as you enjoy family-style fare and rotating views of the Living with the Land attraction.”

On November 15, 1993, the Garden Grille opened in The Land at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The Garden Grille replaced the Land Grille Room, which operated from 1986 to 1993, which had replaced the Good Turn Restaurant that operated from 1982 to 1986. The restaurant slowly rotates, providing guests a view of nature scenes, including a rainforest and a prairie. Also available at this restaurant is a character dining experience called Chip ’n Dale’s Harvest Feast, where guests can meet Chip and Dale and a few other characters; guests can also book dinner packages for the Candlelight Processional during the Christmas season.

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June 15

Posted on June 15, 2013 by disneydetail

June 15, 1967 – Club 33 Opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland

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“Envisioned by Walt Disney, who drew inspiration from the executive lounges at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the club opened in 1967 and has since held a place of mystery and legend among Disneyland park guests.”

On June 15, 1967, the private membership restaurant Club 33 opened in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. The restaurant was founded as a way for Walt Disney to attract new sponsors, having been inspired by the executive lounges seen at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Walt and Lillian Disney traveled to New Orleans with designer Emile Kuri, and picked out several antiques that are featured in the restaurant. The name is derived from the club’s location: 33 Royal Street, New Orleans Square. The club has exclusive membership and a long waiting list, with new membership opportunities being offered rarely. Inside, the exclusive club contains two dining rooms and several areas, furnished in elegant themes ranging from the Victorian-age style to First Empire style. The menu for the restaurant changes due to season, as well as special events. A version of this exclusive club also exists in Tokyo Disneyland.

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November 23

Posted on November 23, 2012 by disneydetail

November 23, 1998 – The Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Opens

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“The Kona Café infuses a bit of Asian zest into traditional American breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare in Disney’s Polynesian Resort.”

On November 23, 1998, the Kona Café in Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Resort opened. The restaurant is mid-sized, and is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House. It is known for its Tonga Toast, a breakfast dish consisting of French toast stuffed with deep fried bananas, topped with sugar and cinnamon. Kona Café is also known for its 100% Kona Coffee, and its open pastry kitchen that provides desserts.

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