Downtown Disney Is New Again Disney Springs

Downtown Disney Reimagined~ Disney Springs

 

Downtown Disney consists of seventy five extraordinary shops, dining venues & outdoor artisans that fans of Walt Disney World and locals have enjoyed for decades. A few years ago they began chipping away pixie dust by pixie dust, taking the beloved clubs away that made up Pleasure Island & everyone’s favorite the Adventurer’s Club. The Adventurers Club featured animatronics, puppets, and a cast of adventurers who performed in shows and improvisational comedy while mingling with the club's patrons. The Adventurers Club opened with the rest of Pleasure Island on May 1, 1989 and was designed by Joe Rohdes who also designed Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Aulani Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. In good Disney fashion, change is a comin’, if it’s possible to have more stores, dining venues & entertainment~ why not~ and make it a bit more themed~ Go big or go home-right, hence; Disney Springs.

Doubling in size & grandeur, Disney Springs will have more than 150 unique restaurants & retail shops, themed after the lakeside towns along the Florida coastline at the turn of the century. Homey charm & distinctive décor with food trucks galore will make this location on Disney property sought after by many. It will hopefully invoke family togetherness & a laid back vibe, in hopes that many Disney peeps magically forget they’re spending lots of coinage, lol. The expansion plans consist of much needed parking garages; the new garages should add thousands of parking spaces to the area. Disney Springs will feature a charming Town Center which will include shopping & dining along a relaxing promenade & three other sections named: Landing, Marketplace and West Side. Landing will consist of restaurants with water views; Marketplace will have an innovative footbridge spanning the bay between Fulton's and Cap'n Jack's and an expanded World of Disney store, yes I said EXPANDED-as if World of Disney needs to be larger! West Side will consist of new elevated spaces with magical entertainment. My family is fevered with anticipation and look forward to the completion of Disney Springs, in Spring 2016.Originally published on http://theadultsideofdisney.com/.

Looking for the Best in Dining? Don't Miss the "Flavors of Summer" Menu now at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

A Feast Fit for Papa Himself

Last month I was lucky enough to be treated to a feast fit for a king or queen when I was given a preview and special tasting of the brand new Flavors of Summer Menu that is now being served at the upscale 

Hemingway’s located inside the luxurious Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in the heart of Orlando Florida.  From the moment you enter the spacious and open atrium lobby of this deluxe hotel, with expansive views and grounds, you know what you are about to experience is nothing less than first class all the way. Walking into Hemingway’s you are immediately transported into the days of Hemingway's fishing expeditions from “Cayo Hueso” to the coast of Cuba.   

The open and airy seating, whether you are alone or with a group, lends itself perfectly to the culture and cuisine of these areas are where the inspiration of this restaurant comes from.  Add to that their new Flavors of Summer Menu and you have the perfect ending to any day or the perfect way to celebrate that occasion. 

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This new fixe prix menu, which you can also order with a wine pairing, is served by their top notched and ever attentive wait staff that go out of their way to make you feel more like long lost family then first time guests.  

Appetizers range from a Key Lime Caser Salad or the Key Wester Salad to a smooth and rich Florida Rock Shrimp Chowder.  Entrees ranged from Hemingway’s “Cayo Hueso” Crab Cakes, Duvall Street Shrimp Scampi and the incredible Crispy Black Fin Snapper to the Cuban Criollo Chicken that literally melted in your mouth.  Every dish was seasoned to perfection and accompanied by a wide variety of vegetables and plated in such a way that made you feel that you were looking at a work of art. 

Even though it is easier said than done, make sure, whatever you do, that you save room for dessert because they truly save the best for last. 

Whether you choose the Key Lime Tart or the delectable Peanut Butter Bombe, it is absolutely the perfect end to a first class meal. The Flavors of Summer Menu is only being offered for July and August but if you in search of fine dining at its best, search no further than Hemingway’s located in the beautiful Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in the heart of Orlando Florida.