Chef Mickey's Buffet

Chef Mickey's Fun Time Buffet is located on the fourth floor concourse of the Contemporary Resort. It's open, lively, energetic and bustling with activity. You'll soon be singing, clapping and twirling your napkin overhead. This character meal is one of the most popular that Disney offers. Mickey and Friends will be your hosts. In addition to Mickey, you may see Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald.

This is a meal we don't miss! Our favorite resort stay is the Contemporary, so it is easy to start or end the day with Mickey & Friends - we usually do this either the day we arrive or leave - to get our taste of Disney fun for the day! The food is good and the character interaction is great!

If you are not staying at the Contemporary, it is a fun resort to visit. The monorial goes through the building and stops inside! It is very easy to get to from the Magic Kingdom or any other monorail resort and is also just a boat ride away from Ft. Wilderness!

If you are on the Dining Plan Chef Mickey's is one Table Service credit.

Chef Mickey's Buffet MENU
All menu items/prices are subject to change
* Indicates buffet item and cost represents total cost of buffet.

Breakfast (7:00 am - 11:30 am)
Guests 10 & over $26.62 *
Guests 9 & under $13.99 *

Buffet:

Premium Fruit Bar:
Seasonal melon and fresh fruit display, assorted flavored yogurts and more.

Cereal Selections:
Almond granola, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cocoa Krispies, hot oatmeal and grits.

Breakfast Specialties:
scrambled eggs, Pluto's cheese blintz, 3 cheese omelet, Chef's daily omelet, Corned Beef hash with cornbread, Goofy's veggie lasagna, Mickey waffles, cheese potatoes with bacon, Breakfast potatoes, bacon & sausage links, Minnie's breakfast pizza, Challah French toast, pancakes with a variety of toppings, and buttermilk biscuits with country gravy.

Pastry Chef's Creations:
bagels, chocolate croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls, Rice Krispie treats, peach cobbler, warm bread pudding, assorted danishes and more. Traditional breakfast beverages and sodas included.


Dinner (5:00pm - 9:30 pm)
Guests 10 & over $34.07 *
Guests 9 & under $17.03 *

Buffet:

Includes Premium Salad Bar and Soup du jour.

Children's Selections:
Chef Mickey's Macaroni & Cheese, Goofy's Cheese Pizza, Minnie's mini vegetables, and Chip & Dale's Tender Chicken.

On The Carving Board:
Spice Rubbed Prime Rib and Oven-roasted Bone-in Ham.

Chef's Buffet Specials:
Roasted turkey pot pie, Chili dusted Tandori chicken, Baked salmon fillet with wasabi mango coulis, and Chicken Florentine with tortellini and Italian sausage.

Wonderful Accompaniments:
parmesan mashed potatoes, Mickey cheese ravioli in marinara, garlic steamed broccoli floret with feta and black olives, Mandarin orange-glazed baby carrots, and green beans with onion-pesto and tomato.

Includes the fabulous sundae and dessert bar.

Sodas and Tea included.

A gratuity of 18% will be added to parties of 6 or more.

Additional Drinks

Bottled Water - Perrier 330 ml $3.25 or Bottled Water 500 ml $4.50
California-Sunset Margarita - Cuervo Gold, Cointreau, and cranberry juice. - $8.75
Cappuccino - Cappuccino - $3.49
Draft Beer - Amber Bock $5.00 or Bud Light $4.50
Espresso - Espresso - $2.99
Florida-Concourse Colada - Pina colada with Captain Morgan spiced rum and a swirl of Midori melon liqueur. - $8.00
France-French Martini - Grey Goose vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice and a splash of sparkling wine. - $8.75
Hong Kong-Mellow Martini - Skyy vodka, banana liqueur, Lychee, and pineapple juice. - $8.75
Japan-Yukiguni - Absolut vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice in a sugar rimmed martini glass with a green cherry. - $8.75
Pina Colada Smoothie - A non-alcoholic blend of coconut and pineapple. - $4.29
Red or Blue Glow Drinks - Sprite flavored with Grenadine or Blue Raspberry syrup served with a glowing ice cube and Mickey straw. - $4.59
Selection of Domestic and Imported Beer - Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite & O'Doul's Amber $4.00; Michelob Ultra, Sam Adams, Corona, Heineken, & Amstel Light $4.50; Guinnes Stout Bottle or Bass Ale $5.75
Selection of Sparkling Wines, Chardonnay, Alternative Whites, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot - Price range for a glass $5.25 to $8.75 Price range for a bottle $23.00 to $50.00
The Classic Smoothie - Bananas, strawberries, mango and orange juice. - $4.29

Epcot Food and Wine

Epcot Food and Wine festival is now in full swing! I wanted to share some upcomming events:

Celebrating Family & Friends in the Kitchen
Join your favorite culinary masters in the kitchen as they showcase their talents! Each event will feature a different chef and winery, demonstrating how to prepare an appetizer, main course, and dessert.
When: Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Where: Festival Welcome Center
Pricing: $110.00 – $140.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

• October 22 $110.00 Andrew Zimmern, Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods



• October 29 $140.00 Cat Cora, Kouzzina by Cat Cora, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort



• Nov. 5 $130.00 Art Smith, Personal Celebrity Chef, Chicago, IL



• Nov. 12 $110.00 Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier & Scott Hunnel, Victoria and Albert’s Executive Chef
  

Sweet Sundays
Enjoy champagne and a light brunch before indulging in three signature desserts prepared right in front of your eyes by a highly-acclaimed pasty chef or baker.
When: Sundays, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Where: Festival Welcome Center
Pricing: $85.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

• October 24 Gale Gand, Tru, Chicago, IL



• October 31 Geraldine Randlesome, Creative Cutters, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada



• Nov. 7 Emily Luchetti, Waterbar Restaurant and Farallon Restaurant, San Francisco, CA



• Nov. 14 Richard Ruskell, Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA
  

Wine Schools
A prestigious wine authority showcases flavors and traditions of distinctive wine cultures, gives tasting lessons, and concludes with a reception and certificate of completion for guests.
When: select Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. (class runs from 1-3pm; reception runs from 3-4pm)
Where: Wonders Retreat
Pricing: $125.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

• October 23 Sharron McCarthy, President of the Society of Wine Educators — Under the Tuscan Sun: Tantalizing Tuscany



• Nov. 13 Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier – Argentina ‘en fuego’- Discover the Excitement Around this Amazing South American Jewel
  

Party for the Senses
At the popular Party for the Senses, guests experience the true essence of delicious cuisine and wine. Combining culinary excellence, winemaking, and unique entertainment, Party for the Senses offers the tastes of 22 chefs and over 20 different beverage purveyors.
When: Saturdays, 6:30–9 p.m.
Pricing: $135 per person, $225 with exclusive Wine View Lounge privileges.

Cheese Seminars
Cheese connoisseurs and wineries showcase their talents in Wine and Cheese tasting events and lectures.
When: Saturdays, 10:30–11:45 a.m.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
Pricing: $75.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

• October 23 Spanish Waldemar Albrecht-Luna, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City



• October 30 French Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City



• Nov. 6 American David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery, Central Point, OR



• Nov. 13 Italy Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
  

3D Disney’s Dessert Discovery
New for this year’s festival, Delicious Dessert Discovery offers a variety of desserts, cordials, and wines along with VIP viewing of Epcot’s Illuminations, Reflections of Earth.
When: When: Select Thursdays & Fridays from 7 – 8:30 p.m. (Friday, October 8, Friday, October 15, Thursday, October 21, Thursday, October 28, Friday, November 5, and Friday, November 12)
Where: World ShowPlace Pavilion
Pricing: $45.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Mexico Tequila Tastings
A peek into the Tequila industry, with samples of blanco, reposado, and anejo Tequilas along with appetizer samplings from La Cava del Tequila’s menu. Lecture by a Tequila master included. Read about our Tequila Tasting from 2009.
When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Where: La Cava del Tequila, Mexico Pavilion at Epcot
Pricing: $45 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Grand Marnier Tastings
With a full range of tastings and some sweet treats on the side, this seminar and mini-class will give you the chance to show off your skills as a Grand Marnier cocktail master. Read the details on the Grand Marnier Tasting here.
When: Saturdays from 2:30 – 4 p.m. (October 23 & October 30)
Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot®
Pricing: $45.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

French Regional Lunch
Settle in to Bistro de Paris in Epcot’s France pavilion for a delicious authentic French lunch and paired wines provided by a winery principle.
When: Select Fridays & Sundays from 12 noon – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot
Pricing: Cost: $95.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

• October 22 Bordeaux: Barton & Guestier, Alexandra Marshall



• October 24 Bordeaux: Barton & Guestier, Alexandra Marshall



• October 29 Champagne: Champagne Pommery, Federic Goossens



• October 31 Champagne: Champagne Pommery, Federic Goossens



• November 5 Cotes du Rhone: Jean-Luc Colombo, Lydia Tremble



• November 7 Cotes du Rhone: Jean-Luc Colombo, Lydia Tremble



• November 12 Burgundy: Jean-Claude Boisset, Gregory Patriat



• November 14 Burgundy: Jean-Claude Boisset, Gregory Patriat
  

Food and Wine Pairing Dinners
Sample delicious food and learn how to pair it with delectable wines. These food and wine pairing dinners are popular events at the Food and Wine Festival and will likely sell out quickly. You can read about our experience at the Morocco Food and Wine Pairing Dinner last year.
When: Saturdays 2 – 4 p.m. (Tutto Italia); Mondays 3:30 – 5 p.m. (Tokyo Dining); Tuesdays 3:30 – 5 p.m. (Marrakesh)
Where: Italy, Japan, and Morocco Pavilions at Epcot®
Pricing: $65 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy Pavilion, Epcot®: Saturdays 2 – 4 p.m., $65.00
Tokyo Dining, Japan Pavilion, Epcot®: Mondays 3:30 – 5 p.m., $65.00
Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion, Epcot®: Tuesdays 3:30 – 5 p.m., $65.00

Signature Dining Events
One of your favorite chefs will prepare a memorable 5-course meal at a signature dining establishment in Walt Disney World. Along with the dining extravaganza, a winery will present accompanying wines for the meal.
When: Select days throughout the festival, Dinner 6:30–9 p.m.
Pricing: $125-$395 per person

• California Grill: Thursday, October 21; $225.00 per person; Brian Piasecki



• Wonder’s Retreat at Epcot®: Friday, October 22; $180.00 per person; Jens Dahlmann



• Victoria & Albert’s: Sunday, October 24; $450.00 per person; Scott Hunnel



• Portobello Italian Trattoria: Wednesday, October 27; $125.00 per person; Tony Mantuano



• Kouzzina by Cat Cora: Thursday, October 28; $140.00; Cat Cora



• Citricos: Wednesday, November 3; $160.00; Phillip Ponticel



• Raglan Road: Wednesday, November 3; $135.00; Kevin Dundon



• Flying Fish Cafe: Thursday, November 4; $160.00; Tim Keating



• bluezoo: Saturday, November 6; $225.00; Todd English



• Bongo’s Cuban Cafe: Wednesday, November 10; $125.00; Edwin Almonte



• Fulton’s Crab House (Possibly Empress Lily): Thursday, November 11; $140.00; Ron Cope
  

To Book Any Event Mentioned Above: Call 407-WDW-FEST

DCL News

The Fantasty
Disney's newest ship, the Fantasy, will come online in April of 2012!
Disney describes the Disney Fantasy as a sister ship to the Disney Dream, and will have many of the same amenities as the Dream including the new AquaDuck water coaster that generated so much excitement among potential cruisers. With the Inaugural sailing April 7, 2012, the Disney Fantasy will take over the Magic's 7-Night Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises beginning with a Western Caribbean cruise (including stops in Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Castaway Cay). Another Western Caribbean Cruise will occur on April 14, 2012 and then the schedule will alternate with Eastern Caribbean Cruises (with stops in St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Castaway Cay) until the end of August. Disney has not yet announced the itinerary for the Fantasy after August 2012, and only says "additional details and itinerary information will be released at a later date." Castaway Club Gold and Platinum members can start booking new itineraries on October 19th and everyone else may book beginning on October 20th!

The Disney Dream
The Disney Dream will continue 3 and 4 night Bahama cruises out of Port Canaveral as well as 5-Night Bahamian sailings with two stops at the very popular Castaway Cay.

The Disney Wonder
From its new home port in Los Angeles, California, the Disney Wonder will offer cruises to the Mexican Riviera from January - April, 2012 including stops in Puerta Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. At this time, Disney has not yet confirmed the Wonder will relocate north to Vancouver, Canada to offer a second summer season of cruises to Alaska.


The Disney Magic
Until the Disney Fantasy sets sail, the Disney Magic will offer 7-Night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises (with a stop in Key West not Costa Maya) for first quarter until April, 2012. The initial sailing will be a Western Caribbean cruise on January 7, 2012, and alternating with Eastern Caribbean cruises until the end of March. Disney has released no further information on the itinerary of the Magic past March 24, 2012, and no word yet on whether a third season of European cruises will take place.

I also watched a video today that included some great footage of Castaway Cay's improvements! This stop alone is worth taking a Disney Cruise!

The Disney Company & Walt's Success Secrets

October 16th 1923 is the date the Disney company was founded. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. The dream started with two brothers, Walt Disney and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, the company was reincorporated as Walt Disney Productions in 1929. Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and travel. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theatre, radio, publishing, and online media. In addition, it has created new divisions of the company in order to market more mature content than it typically associates with its flagship family-oriented brands.

The company is best known for the products of its film studio, the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, today one of the largest and best-known studios in Hollywood. Disney also owns and operates the ABC broadcast television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, and ABC Family; publishing, merchandising, and theatre divisions; and owns and licenses 11 theme parks around the world. The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May 6, 1991. An early and well-known cartoon creation of the company, Mickey Mouse, is the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.

Pat Williams, from the Orlando Magic, tells about the five secrets Walt Disney attributed to his success.

• Think Tomorrow - Dream about the future.


• Free up your Imagination - Don't be held back by conventional goals. Think outside the box!


• Strive for Lasting Quality


• Sticktoativity - Made up word for not giving up, hanging in there when it gets tough, tenacity!


• Have Fun - This one is the most important and can be the hardest to do! Be yourself! Enjoy what you do. Don't be afraid to have a good time doing your work!

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage

On October 14, 1971, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea opened at Magic Kingdom. The attraction at Walt Disney World was based on the 1954 Disney live-action film by the same name. The attraction recreated the events that took place aboard the Nautlis in the classic film.

Guests would climb aboard one of twelve different Nautilus submarines and join Captain Nemo to explore the depths of the ocean. Along the way visitors would encounter exotic sea life, mermaids, underwater cities, and even come face to face with the monstrosities of the ocean's depths.

The attraction was shut down on September 4, 1995 and is now just a giant tank of water with nothing replacing it at this time. Some of the submarines are now sunk off of Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Caribbean.

Soarin'

Soarin' is a multi-sensory attraction for big kids, teens and adults in Epcot theme park that simulates a peaceful hang-gliding flight over the Golden State of California.

Fasten your seat belt on the multi-passenger glider and be lifted 40 feet into the air. Swoop up and soar towards the clouds and spectacular California panoramas. An IMAX projection dome wraps 180 degrees around you, so you're engulfed by the impressive scenery.

Special cameras on airplanes and helicopters captured many of the shots and the glider moves the same way the aircraft did, so you really feel like you're flying as you glide over such awe-inspiring vistas and landmarks as :

San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
Redwood Creek
Napa Valley
Monterey
Lake Tahoe
Yosemite National Park
Camarillo
Anaza-Borrego Desert State Park
San Diego
Malibu
Los Angeles
Get a bird's-eye view over a PGA West golf tournament, a skiing and snowboarding exhibition, and float above cowboys on horseback as they race through the wilderness.

Feel the wind in your hair. The air fills with the scent of orange groves, evergreens and the sea breeze. Your feet dangle free. Dip down so close to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, you think your toes will get wet. Then return to the sky and continue on Soarin' to a fantastic finale where fireworks burst into sensational colors around you.

Guest Policies

• Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
• Video Captioning is available on selected monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.
• Disney's FASTPASS service, a reservation system that reduces time spent in line, is available for this attraction.
• Guests must transfer from their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to board the ride vehicle.

1900 Park Fare

I wanted to share with you one of my favorite character dining experiences, 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian resort. We have found the food to be great and the character interaction is in my opinion the best on property!


This dining area has whimsical touches that enhance the character meal experience."Big Bertha", a turn of the century organ, takes center stage. Built in France, this beautifully crafted instrument plays while you're dining.

We have eaten both breakfast and dinner here and would recommend both. The breakfast is buffet and has a good variety for all tastes. The characters at breakfast are the most unusual combination! Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter are the main characters, but you may also see other characters you might not expect! When we ate there we also saw Belle, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. Most character meals have a character group that is common, but this meal is good for those that like surprises!

I enjoy this meal with Cinderella more than even Cinderella’s Table in the Castle and here is why: the character interaction is incredible! Not only will you have the opportunity to dance with Cinderella, but also Prince Charming is there for the boys to get princely tips. He taught my son how to stand with his sword and look knightly. My son, dressed as a knight, danced with Cinderella and my daughter, dressed as Cinderella, danced with Prince Charming – what great pictures! The other part of the meal that is really fun is Cinderella’s step family!

Lady Tremain, Drizella and Anastasia are so much fun to watch!

Lady Tremain adds the Disney Villain touch to the meal and Drizella and Anastasia are really funny! My son got engaged to Drizella – she asked him as soon as she saw he was dressed like a prince! Once he accepted she yelled across the room to her mother to announce her ‘catch.’ It was really a lot of fun! Both my kids left with big lip prints on their cheeks from the step sisters giving them kisses.

If you are on the dining plan, 1900 Park Fare is one table service credit.

Here is a current menu:
All menu items and prices are subject to change. Meal is Buffet style.

Breakfast

Supercalifragilistic Breakfast Adult - Breads and Pastries: Assorted sliced breads, croissants, bagels, pecan sticky buns, cheese danish, flaxseed-zucchini muffins and blueberry muffins, served with cream cheese, and grape jelly. Cold Buffet: Flavored yogurts, fresh fruit, chilled strawberry soup, assortment of cereals, House made granola, and Rice Krispie treats. Edy's Soft Served Ice Cream also available with an array of toppings. Hot Buffet: Chef's preparation of custom eggs and build your own omelet. Bacon, Sausage links, carved ham, scrambled eggs, bread pudding with vanilla sauce, roasted potatoes, Mickey shaped waffles, Grits and Oatmeal. - $22.36

Supercalifagilistic Breakfast Children 3 - 9 years - Children's Corner: mini pancakes, Mickey shaped waffles, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Also includes items on the main buffet. - $12.77

Dinner

Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner Adult - Starters: Caesar Salad, Spring Mixed greens with an array of toppings, bleu cheese dressing, vinaigrette, ranch, 1000 island, watermelon, tomato mozzarella salad, and asian salad. Soups: Cream of mushroom, Tomato florentine, Cream of asparagus, and Chilled strawberry soup. Accompaniments: Red Bliss mashed potato, gravy, broccoli medley, and niblet corn. Entrees: Fresh pastas, Roasted prime rib of beef with Natural Jus, Salmon, Chicken marsala, Tri-color cheese tortellini, and Italian sausage with peppers. Desserts: Key lime tarts, Brownies, Chocolate chip cookies, Lemon cheesecake tart, Bread pudding with vanilla sauce, Rice Krispie treats, and Edy's Soft Serve Ice Cream with an array of toppings. - $40.46

Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner children 3 - 9 years - Children's Corner: Cheese & Macaroni, Pasta Marinara, broccoli, niblet corn, and Cheese Pizza. Desserts: Key lime tarts, Brownies, Chocolate chip cookies, Lemon cheesecake tart, Bread pudding with vanilla sauce, Rice Krispie treats, and Edy's Soft Serve Ice Cream with an array of toppings. Desserts: Edy's soft serve ice cream with an array of toppings, chocolate chip cookies, Rice krispie treats, brownies, lemon cheesecake tart, bread pudding with vanilla sauce, apple cobbler, and key lime tarts. - $20.23

Price includes non-specialty drinks such as soda, coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, punch and milk. 18% gratuity added to parties of 8 or more. Full service bar available.