How to Style Your Wardrobe for Disney Character Dining at 1900 Park Fare
Plus, the new Disney Villains Collection of Black Wedding Gowns: Hit or Miss?
After one of the longest restaurant closures at Walt Disney World, 1900 Park Fare is finally reopening at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. We share what to wear when dining at 1900 Park Fare, plus our take on the new Disney Weddings Villains Gowns. Would you wear a black wedding dress?
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The "Grand" Reopening of 1900 Park Fare is on April 10, 2024 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
1900 Park Fare is re-opening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort on April 10, 2024. Pre-Covid, 1900 Park Fare was one of the best character dining experiences at Walt Walt Disney World, but the new version of 1900 Park Fare is nothing like the old, as some major changes have taken place in both decor and the characters you will meet.
The new version of 1900 Park Fare will be open for breakfast and dinner, with buffet dining at both. It will be the same format at both times of the day, except for the food offering.
Which Characters Can You Meet at 1900 Park Fare?
You will meet four characters when dining at 1900 Park Fare:
Aladdin in his Prince Ali look,
Cinderella,
Mirabel and
Tiana in her new look from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
If you're wondering how this seemingly unrelated group of Disney characters ties together, Disney has positioned it as "they celebrate the power of a wish."
New Decor at 1900 Park Fare
1900 Park Fare was in need of a reno, so the refreshed dining room is a good thing. If you are a longtime patron of 1900 Park Fare you'll be glad to know that Big Bertha (the antique organ that is a Grand Floridian original since 1988) is front and centre in the restaurant.
There is a new mural for the entrance and different decor in the different rooms, including drawings of carousel animals inspired by Alice in Wonderland and The Little Mermaid.
In the Main Dining Room there are twelve new portraits created in the impressionist art style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The murals feature different Disney characters as they hope, dream and wish upon a star (or even a magic lamp or a wishing well).
What to Wear to Breakfast or Dinner at the all-new 1900 Park Fare
Whether you go all out or just like to wear something with a subtle tie-in, it's fun to theme your wardrobe to a themed restaurant--especially if you have little ones.
In this episode of the Disney Travel Style Podcast, Amelia shares her advice on to take a Disney Bounding style approach to the all-news 1900 Park Fare character dining at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.
Give Your Disney Wedding a Villainous Touch
In our last episode we discussed the new line of Disney Wedding gowns for 2024 and now Disney has released wedding gowns from the darker side.
Disney Villains Wedding Gowns
The Disney Villains inspired collection from Allure Bridals feature stunning black wedding gowns inspired by Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar and the Evil Queen. All four styles are available starting at $2,000. And yes, you can get them in ivory as well if black is just too much. But we say if you're going to go there...then go all the way!
The Ursula gown features a mermaid silhouette with tonal sparkle beadwork on the bodice. Drawing on the flair for the dramatic that is Ursula’s trademark, this gown has detachable sheer sleeves including ruffled detailing at the cuffs.
If Maleficent is more your style, you can go with a fitted sheath gown in black and green. This gown is truly eye catching, featuring shimmering green velvet and very delicate lace appliques, layered over black organza. The ivory version has chiffon lace accents for a softer touch, but, again, if you're going to go then go all the way.
The Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes with linear lace, floral embellishments, beads, and sequins delicately scattered over tulle. The dress features sweetheart neckline leading into a peaked bodice, complemented by truly eye-catching embroidery (which is a trademark of all of these gowns). This gown is rounded out with a wrapped ruffle shawl for an added layer of wicked elegance. The Evil Queen wedding gown is available in black, ivory, or gold.
Finally, in a unique twist, there is a wedding gown inspired by a male villain: Jafar from Aladdin. This Disney Villain wedding gown features a plunging neckline inspired by Jafar’s trademark collar and it's accentuated by a satin collar. For a sophisticated twist, the bodice is tailored with a nod to menswear (ast Disney puts it) and is paired with lightly puffed full-length sleeves with buttoned cuffs. The Jafar gown is offered in either a subtle ivory or a bold black.
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