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The Swan and Dolphin Resorts are just slightly off the beaten path, but offer a ton of great dining establishments worth a visit.  On my recent trip, we were able to secure a same-day reservation for Il Mulino at the Swan and thought it was the perfect opportunity to give a new restaurant a try.  This isn't the only location of this restaurant in the country as the original location can be found in NYC and it has quite a following for great Italian food. We had dinner on the early side because we had places to be later that night. So when we arrived, it was very empty in the restaurant. The restaurant itself is spacious and upscale. A great retreat from the busy park dining options. The décor was really just lovely and sophisticated, perfect for a date night or quiet retreat.  It did fill in as we dined but it stayed a nice retreat, never getting quite as hectic as many Disney establishments tend. Our meal started with an eggplant amuse bouche which was a nice touch. Eggplant isn’t

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney's Blizzard Beach reopens after almost year long closure due to pandemic Disney's Blizzard Beach welcomed guests this week after a year of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Disney implemented the same health and safety measures such as enhanced cleaning, physical distancing, and temperature checks.  Guests will see physical distancing markers throughout the park.  Guests (2 and up) and cast members must wear face coverings.  Masks may only be removed while traveling to the water slides and will not be permitted in the water or on the attractions. Mobile Ordering is available for quick service dining.  Blizzard Beach does not require a park reservation. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Spring Food and Wine Classic  coming  for the first time to The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts have announced the return of their popular Food & Wine Classic. T

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com 'Raya and the Last Dragon' offerings coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Disney's Animal Kingdom will host a couple of new experiences based on the movie, "Raya and the Last Dragon."  You will be able to learn to draw new characters from the movie at the Animation Experience at Conservation Station.   Artists also will be working on a 40-ton sand sculpture at the Discovery Island Stage.  The display will feature Raya, Tuk Tuk, Sisu the last dragon and the Ongi.  It will take over 24 hours to build and carve the display that is made entirely from sand.  This sculpture will be made by two talented artists.  Between February 19 through 21, guests will have the opportunity to watch these artists at work.  The carving will be showcased at Disney's Animal Kingdom through the end of March. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Disney Park Pass at Walt Disney World extended to January 2023 Disney's Park Pass,

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney has announced new Summer 2019 V.I.PASSHOLDER perks at Epcot for Annual Passholders. From July 29 to August 18 at America Gardens Theatre, Passholders can get guaranteed seating for Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! Enter on the left side of the theatre and show your valid annual pass and photo ID for access to the Annual Passholder section. At the Fife & Drum and Block & Hans, Passholders will receive a 10% discount on non-discounted food and beverage items, including alcohol, at these locations from July 29 to August 18. Passholders must present their valid annual pass and photo ID to receive discount. Must use non-cash payment methods including credit and debit cards and gift cards. Coral Reef will continue to offer a 10% discount and Annual Passholders who dine at Coral Reef and purchase an adult entree from July 29-August 28 will receive an exclusiv

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at  WDWMagic.com Photo courtesy of www.WDWMagic.com   The high-tech greeting card company Lovepop is coming to Disney Springs this fall Located in the Marketplace Co-Op, Lovepop will offer its intricate 3D paper sculpture greeting cards. Lovepop founders Wombi Rose and John Wise became best friends at Webb Institute training to become naval architects. After school, the duo traveled to Vietnam where they discovered incredible hand-crafted paper cards. Rose and Wise launched Lovepop out of the Harvard Innovation Lab in late 2014. Since then, they were named to the 2015 Techstars class, nominated for 50 on Fire by BostInno, and appeared on season 7 of "Shark Tank," where Kevin "Mr. Wonderful" O'Leary became an investor. Photo courtesy of  www.WDWMagic.com   Maria & Enzo's and Enzo's Hideaway at Disney Springs are now offering 40% off to Disney Ann

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Starting April 13, 2018, Disney's Contemporary Resort will introduce a brand-new, playful and immersive Pixar character experience as part of a pilot program.  Each night, kids, ages 4-12, will be transported to a world full of excitement and adventure with their favorite characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles”! It all kicks off with Space Ranger Training where kids will learn how to identify and battle enemies of the Star Command. Then, Woody and Jessie will show them the ropes of the Wild West during Woody’s Roundup. During the Piston Cup Challenge, youngsters will be able to build a race car, then race it on the Radiator Springs Racetrack. And finally, kids will learn some sweet dance moves during the Incredible Dance Party with Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible. What else is on the menu? Games, dinner and dessert, of course! Concept Art co

Kingdom Konsultant client James recently stayed at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel and wanted to share his experience with our readers. Read his review of this luxurious hotel in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort: The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels are often overlooked resorts, but I had the opportunity to stay with my Mom at the Swan during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival in October. Staying there gave me a great insight into why the Disney Swan might be one of the best resorts in Disney World. Park Transportation: The Epcot Area Resorts (BoardWalk, Beach & Yacht Club, Swan & Dolphin) are one of the best locations to stay in terms of park transportation, in my opinion. These resorts have a water taxi that takes guests to Hollywood Studios and Epcot in a matter of minutes. Maybe we got lucky, but the ferry ran every 10 minutes! So, two out of four Parks have direct transportation from this area! My Mom and I didn’t visit Animal Kingdom, but