Disney News: New Restaurant Reservation Options, Top Honors for Aulani & Disney Cruise Line & More

Here are some updates from the various Disney Destinations we proudly offer.

Reservations Now Open for Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort & Storybook Dining at Artist Point

Life under the sea is pretty great, so we’re bringing it to the surface and inviting you to be part of the Caribbean world with Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! This casual, family-friendly table service restaurant features a menu that blends Latin and Caribbean flavors with market-fresh ingredients served up with warm island hospitality and waterfront views.

With a diverse variety of items that range from seafood and steak to salads, sandwiches, and burgers, the menu balances classic spices with tropical flavors to create bright, fresh tastes. Start off your meal with a tasty appetizer such as the Caribbean Pull-Apart Rolls (served with guava butter, mango chutney, and Jamaican jerk oil), Jamaican Meat Pies with Guajillo chili sauce, or the Arepa with slow-cooked pork and chili-mango barbecue sauce.

Signature entrées include Skirt Steak “Chimichurri” with crispy yuca, Citrus-Stuffed Sustainable Whole Fish with turmeric brown rice and cilantro-lime vinaigrette, and Sautéed Shrimp and Tamales with sautéed peppers and salsa verde. You can also try the Crab Cake-topped Burger with lettuce, tomato, and horseradish mayonnaise or the Crispy Avocado Bacon Burger with chimichurri and pico de gallo.

The menu also includes several vegan options such as the Island Curry “Eggless” Sandwich served on multigrain bread and the Plant-Based Bahn Mi Sandwich with cucumbers, pickled vegetables, and Miso-Sriracha mayonnaise.

For dessert, tropical fruit flavors elevate these decadent dishes. Mile Marker Zero, inspired by the culture of Key West, features Iced Key Lime Pops with sea salt and tropical sauce. Then there’s the Banoffee Pie with banana custard and chocolate ganache served in a graham cracker tart with caramel sauce as well as the Floating Island Sundae with fresh Caribbean fruit, meringue, guava, and Guanabana sorbet.

The kid’s menu features unique but familiar fare with entrees like Whole Grain Penne with zucchini and roasted tomato sauce, Jerk Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp Skewer with Cilantro-Lime Cream, and a Jamaican Meat Pie. Sides include items such as sautéed green beans, mac and cheese, pizza biscuits, cauli-fries with carrot ketchup, and more!

And for those looking for a refreshing drink to pair with their meal, there are tropical island-inspired beverages for everyone in the family! From refreshing non-alcoholic fruity and frozen mocktails to island-inspired cocktails with Caribbean rums, you won’t have to look far for that perfect pairing. Guests can customize their own rum flight or browse a selection of Caribbean and domestic craft beers, or sit back and relish wines that complement the Latin flavors of the menu.

When you step into the dining room, you’ll see how Sebastian’s Bistro celebrates the natural beauty of the Caribbean, from coral patterns and kelp filigree to lure-inspired art and nautical designs. All around the restaurant, you’ll enjoy abstract artwork and underwater landscapes, and you might even see a familiar crustacean floating about! Located in the Old Port Royale area, the restaurant blends perfectly with the lush landscapes and vibrant colors that can be found throughout Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, which transports Guests to a paradise full of fun and relaxation.

Reservations are open now.

Reservations are also now open for Storybook Dining at Artist Point, located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This unique Character Dining experience is inspired by the Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Storybook Dining with Snow White at Artist Point will offer you a delicious, fanciful dinner with visits from Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy and even The Queen!

You can quench your thirst with creative and fun cocktails (and mocktails) and a variety of beers in bottles and on draft. A wine list with a focus on the most highly rated wines from Oregon and Washington State rounds out the beverage menu.

The storybook-themed dining experience begins with shared appetizers including Hunter’s Pie, Winter Squash Bisque and Wicked Shrimp Cocktail.

Then, you can choose your entrée from a prix fixe menu. You can feast on the Royal Prime Rib Roast, Brother’s Grimm Roasted Chicken, Magic Mirror Slow Braised Veal Shank, Seafood Stew and Bashful’s Butter Poached Snapper. Or enjoy the vegetarian option – A Stroll Through Nature – featuring butternut squash, arugula and gnocchi.

Children can choose from a selection of kid-friendly items, including Royal Prime Rib Roast, Grilled Chicken, Princess Pasta and Vegetarian Steam Bun.

And for a sweet finale, you can top the experience with a “Poison” Apple; Fairy Tale Gooseberry Pie; a sponge cake with chocolate gems and buttercream icing called Miner’s Treasures; and The Hunter’s Gift to the Queen, which features cracked maple popcorn with a ganache heart. Remember, the desserts are shared, so Guests don’t have to choose – they get one of each!

Pricing is $55 for adults and $33 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuity not included). Each Guest will receive one of each appetizer, their choice of entrée, and one of each dessert as well as their choice of non-alcoholic fountain beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty beverages are not included). All menu items are subject to change.

Advance reservations for Storybook Dining with Snow White at Artist Point are available now for dates beginning Dec. 16, 2018.

Please note the current Signature dining experience at Artist Point will be available through Nov. 10, 2018.

Bookings Now Open for 2019 Adventures by Disney Short Escapes

Bookings for 2019 Adventures by Disney® Short Escapes are now open! Whether you are dreaming of sipping wine in Napa, braving a thrilling suspension bridge in Vancouver (new for 2019!), marveling at the Sistine Chapel on an after-hours tour in Rome (more departure dates now available!), feeling like royalty during a private viewing of the crown jewels in London (also new!), or walking in the footsteps of our forefathers in Boston (another all-new destination for next year), there’s an Adventures by Disney vacation that’s perfect for you. And, these Short Escapes are perfectly timed to be quick getaways that make the most of your precious time off.

One destination that’s returning for 2019 is New York City. The food, culture, history and entertainment in this bustling metropolis are simply unmissable, and Adventures by Disney makes traveling to this iconic city effortless.

Contact us today for more details on Adventures by Disney.

More Food, More Fun in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

This fall is a terrific time for you to visit the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort. The wildly popular Earl of Sandwich is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in its original location, serving their famous, freshly-made sandwiches, salads and wraps. Guests can try the Original 1762 or the Full Montagu — both sandwiches which give nods to John Montagu, the Earl who invented the sandwich in 1762.

Also, every afternoon beginning at 3 p.m., you can make a stop at the food trucks in Downtown Disney! The trucks visit on a rotating basis this fall including The Habit Burger Grill, Crepes Bonaparte, Brew Wings and Mad Dumplings, to name a few.

While you are at the west end of the district, you can enjoy live music on the main stage beginning at 6 p.m. nightly, which is a great spot for dancing or meeting up with friends.

Throughout October, it’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney is in the spooky spirit with entertainment, seasonal food and beverage offers and pumpkins-a-plenty stacked in stunning displays throughout the district.

It’s an exciting time at Downtown Disney, so stay tuned as we welcome Salt & Straw scoop shop, celebrate the reimagined World of Disney store and introduce Ballast Point brewery — all coming soon!

Disney Cruise Line Takes Home Top Award in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

We’re proud to share that Disney Cruise Line was named No. 1 “Large Cruise Line” in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the seventh year in a row that readers have chosen DCL as their cruise line of choice!

These awards have extra special meaning to us because they come directly from the readers, many who have sailed with us multiple times. More than 429,000 readers cast their votes in this year’s annual survey.

With four ships at sea and three more on the horizon, there are numerous opportunities for a magical Disney cruise vacation! Whether experiencing one of their Broadway-style shows onboard with the entire family, enjoying one of our exclusive adults-only restaurants and lounges, or watching a little one light up when they catch a glimpse of Captain Mickey for the first time, adventure is endless.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Awarded Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Highest Honor

It’s been said that language is central to a culture, and that is definitely true for the beautiful Hawaiian language, ‘Olelo Hawaii, that is such an integral part of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i.

At Aulani Resort they have been celebrating the Hawaiian culture — with a touch of Disney magic since opening in 2011. Their ‘Olelo Room, where Hawaiian language is the central theme, as is evident in the décor, furniture, and even in the service, continues to be a Guest and local favorite. ‘Olelo is Hawaiian for “word” or “to converse” and even the Cast Members working in this special place speak fluent Hawaiian! The ‘Olelo Room is a place where Guests and locals gather to hear beautiful Hawaiian music played nightly by award-winning musicians, and where Hawaiian-language speakers gather and converse, and for those ready to learn, the décor features wooden carvings of common objects, each labeled with their Hawaiian names.

It’s this commitment to the language and the culture that led the Hawaii Tourism Authority to award Aulani Resort, alongside Hawaiian Airlines and ‘Aha Punana Leo, with its highest honor — the Tourism Legacy Award. This award, presented at the 2018 Global Tourism Summit, honors organizations and businesses that perpetuate Hawaiian culture, and this year the honorees were identified for helping to normalize Hawaiian language into everyday life.

“We provide a way for kama’aina (Hawaii residents) to show their pride in their home, and a place where Hawaiian-language speakers can pursue and share their passion for ‘Olelo Hawaii,” said Aulani Resort General Manager Kimberly Agas, who recently accepted the award alongside Aulani Cultural Advisor Kahulu De Santos on behalf of the resort. “At Aulani Resort, Hawaiian language proficiency is a valued professional skill, and conversations in ‘Olelo Hawaii are a common daily occurrence.”

Congratulations to all our friends at Aulani!