The Village Chummery, later known as the Village Lounge, was a cocktail lounge and live jazz venue located at Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village at Walt Disney World, in the area now known as the Marketplace at Disney Springs. Opening in March 1975 as part of the original shopping village, the lounge initially featured the … Read more
Village Fry Shoppe was a small McDonald’s-sponsored quick-service location in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom that operated from May 1, 2006 until March 2009. Occupying the same compact food-service space now used by The Friar’s Nook, the restaurant was built around one particularly recognizable product: McDonald’s French fries. The location was much more than a fry … Read more
The Village Pavilion Bake Shop, also known as the Village Bakery Workshop, was a specialty bakery located at Walt Disney World Village, the shopping and dining district now known as Disney Springs. Opening in 1977 as part of the Village Pavilion dining complex, the bakery sold freshly prepared pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, Danish, and other … Read more
The Village Pavilion Ice Cream Parlor, originally known as the Village Ice Cream Fountain, was a counter-service ice cream shop located at Walt Disney World Village, the shopping and dining district now known as Disney Springs. Opening in the summer of 1977 as part of the Village Pavilion dining complex, the establishment specialized in Borden … Read more
The Village Restaurant was a table-service restaurant located at Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village at Walt Disney World, in the area now known as the Marketplace at Disney Springs. Opening on March 22, 1975, as part of the original shopping village, the restaurant served American cuisine with an unusually extensive selection of seafood, steaks, sandwiches, … Read more
Vivoli Il Gelato is an authentic Italian gelateria located in the heart of Disney Springs. With a legacy dating back to 1930, Vivoli Il Gelato brings a taste of Florence, Italy, to guests, offering a delightful array of traditional artisanal gelato and sorbet. The charming gelato shop exudes a cozy and inviting ambiance, reminiscent of … Read more
Wailulu Bar & Grill is the signature dining and lounge location at Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, the newest major addition to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Set along Seven Seas Lagoon, the restaurant gives the Polynesian a fresh waterfront dining space that feels connected to the resort’s original tropical identity while also … Read more
Warung Outpost, located in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, offers guests a unique and immersive dining experience that reflects the rich culinary traditions of the Asian continent. While not as widely recognized as some of the larger attractions or restaurants within Disney World, Warung Outpost plays a crucial role in creating a comprehensive … Read more
Waterin’ Hole was a small quick-service refreshment stand at Disney’s River Country, Walt Disney World’s original water park. Located along the shores of Bay Lake near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the establishment served snacks and beverages to guests enjoying the park’s swimming holes, water slides, and recreational activities. It operated as a secondary … Read more
Westward Ho is a quick-service food and beverage location nestled in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. This quaint, frontier-themed snack stand is a tribute to the pioneering spirit of the American West, capturing the essence of the adventurous and rugged life of settlers and explorers during the westward expansion of the United States. Adorned with rustic … Read more