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Disney Vacation Club celebrates 25 years with new member lounge and exclusive after-hours events

Disney Vacation Club turns 25 in 2016 and they’ve announced several ways that their members will be able to celebrate. A DVC Member Lounge will open in Epcot’s Imagination Pavilion in late spring of 2016. Members will be able to take a break from the theme park and enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary beverages, charging stations Disney Vacation Club celebrates 25 years with new member lounge and exclusive after-hours events

Master sommelier George Miliotes planning wine bar at Disney Springs

Master sommelier George Miliotes is planning to open “Wine Bar George” at Disney Springs behind Raglan Road and across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.  A lease has not yet been signed and construction financing has yet to be secured. Construction is estimated at $4-6 million. Miliotes opened the “California Grill” at the Contemporary Resort with Master sommelier George Miliotes planning wine bar at Disney Springs

Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World honored by Travel Weekly

Several branches of the Walt Disney Co. have been honored by Travel Weekly in their 2015 Readers Choice Awards. Adventures by Disney was named number one in the “adventure” category for tour operators. Disney Cruise Line was named “Best Family Experience” in their category and Walt Disney World was named “Best Theme Park.” News source/photo Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World honored by Travel Weekly

Magic Kingdom’s Skipper Canteen now open; reservations not accepted

The Magic Kingdom’s new table-service restaurant, The Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen, has officially opened today in Adventureland. The restaurant is said to be the mess hall and hangout of the Jungle Cruise skippers and is home to the “World Famous Jungle Cuisine.” Of particular interest to Disney fans is that the location will not Magic Kingdom’s Skipper Canteen now open; reservations not accepted