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EET by Maneet Chauhan — Disney Springs

Eet by Maneet Chauhan will be a new Indian cuisine restaurant when it opens later this month. It will be the only Indian restaurant on Walt Disney World property.

Eet by Maneet Chauhan will be a new Indian cuisine restaurant when it opens later this month. It will be the only Indian restaurant on Walt Disney World property.

A menu has now been posted outside the restaurant and on the Disney Springs website.

Eet will be located in the former Wolfgang Puck Express location which has been shuttered for several years now.

Eet wants to be known for offering delicious Indian flavors and a vibrant ambiance.

Here’s a sneak-peek at the menu.

Sharables

  • Eet Bread Service with Pimento Whipped Paneer $18.00 buttered naan, garlic naan, pimento whipped paneer cheese, masala vegetable sticks, indian pickle, coriander honey, chutneys

  • Tandoori Chicken Poutine $14.00 chaat masala fries, tandoori chicken, white cheddar curds, rich tomato butter sauce

  • D.I.Y. Pani Puri $12.00 (7 pcs.) crispy semolina puffs, black garbanzo beans, potatoes, tamarind, date chutney, mint cilantro water

Pizza & Breads

  • Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza $14.00 Chicken kabab, rich tomato butter sauce, mozzarella, parmesan

  • Saag Paneer Naan Pizza $14.00 saag spinach sauce, paneer tikka, mozzarella, parmesan.

  • Spicy Green Chili Naan $6.00 green chilies, cilantro, clarified butter

  • Garlic Naan$5.00 garlic, kasoori methi, clarified butter

  • Buttered Naan $4.00 traditional indian flatbread

Build Your Own Bowl!

  • BYOB $18.00 includes pickled red cabbage, indian pico de gallo, and masala chickpea pearls | choose base, kabab, and sauce

Pick Your Base

Cumin basmati rice | turmeric riced cauliflower | fresh salad greens

Pick Your Kabab

Tandoori chicken | paneer tikka | basil cilantro shrimp | masala roasted cauliflower

Pick Your Sauce

Tikka (aromatic buttery tomato sauce) | saag (rich earthy spinach sauce) | moilee (golden coconut curry sauce) | korma (cashew saffron sauce) | bhunna (classic indian curry sauce)

Additions

  • Masala Fries $4.00

  • Yogurt Raita $3.00

  • Mint Chutney $2.00

  • Tamarind Chutney $2.00

  • Desi Salad $4.00 lemons, tomatoes, green chilies

  • Chopped Green Chilies $3.00

Kids

  • Lil' Naan Pizza $9.00 tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with choice of fresh fruit or fries and served with apple juice

  • Lil' Sliders $9.00 two Hawaiian roll sliders, beef patties, and American cheese with choice of fresh fruit or fries and served with apple juice

  • Crispy Chicken Fingers $9.00 served with ranch, a choice of fresh fruit or fries, and served with apple juice

Desserts

  • Gulab Juman Cheesecake $9.00

  • NY-style cheesecake, gulab jamun, strawberries, saffron, cardamon

  • Chocolate & Strawberry Naan $8.00 chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, white chocolate, diced strawberries, fresh mint

Signature Drinks

  • eet House Wines $12.00 pinot noir, pinot gris, sparkling

  • eet Citra Pale Ale $8.00

  • Boozy Slushies $12.00 seasonal selections

  • Vanilla Cardamom Yogurt Lassi $5.00

  • Mango Yogurt Lassi $5.00


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Walt Disney World Hotel Discounts 2023

Save up to 30% on select Disney World hotels when you travel between July 11 and September 28, 2023.

Disney World has released new hotel discounts for select on-property resorts. Travel must take place between July 11 and September 28, 2023. The amount of the discount varies by date and by hotel category. Theme park tickets can be included in this offer to make a vacation package.

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When you book your stay at a Disney Resort hotel, you’ll enjoy:

  • Complimentary early entry to every theme park—every day!

  • Complimentary Extended Evening Hours on select nights when you stay at Disney World Deluxe Resort.

  • Exclusive early access to select Disney Genie+ features.

Disney World Resorts with the biggest savings

While there are a number of participating resorts, I pulled out the hotels that have the biggest discounts (and simplified a confusing spreadsheet of dates and resorts).

Save 25-30% off the nightly rate


Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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Insider’s Guide to the Universal Orlando Mobile App

Using the Universal Orlando Mobile App

The official Universal Orlando Resort mobile app includes a variety of tools and resources to help you before and during your Universal Orlando vacation.

The Universal Orlando app allows you to

  • Link park tickets

  • Place mobile food and drink orders

  • Join a virtual line

  • Create your own "must-do" list

  • Explore park maps and so much more

 
Universal Orlando Mobile App - Park Maps

Insider Tip: The map has helpful features like Express Pass-enabled locations, height restrictions, show times, dietary options, and more.

 

Download the official mobile app (it’s free)

Once you download the app, create or sign in to your Universal account.

Set up your wallet

The wallet feature is known as Universal Pay. Using Universal Pay makes your day easier.

It’s most helpful when ordering food because Universal Orlando encourages mobile orders at quick-service restaurants.

You can place an order and pay for it right in the app (more on this below).

Using Universal Pay at Volcano Bay Water Park

Going to Volcano Bay water park? (It’s only the best water park in Orlando!) Leave your phone in your locker or in your beach bag and your bag of rice at home, you’re phone won’t be getting wet here.

You can purchase food, beverages, and merchandise using Tapu Tapu, a waterproof wristband that is provided upon entry to the park.

Use Tapu Tapu anywhere Universal Pay is accepted in the park. No need to carry your phone, cash, or cards in your bathing suit.

You can also set up and manage sub-accounts for others in your party and set spending limits so they can make purchases with Tapu Tapu as well. See my Tips for Volcano Bay here.

 
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Tapu Tapu at Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay Water Park

 

Use the App to Plan Your Trip

Scroll through the rides and shows that are available at each park.

Tap the heart on your favorite attractions to add them to your favorites list, making it easy to reference wait times and attraction details once you are in the park.

Doing this helps ensure that you won’t miss any must-dos while touring the parks.

 
Universal Orlando Mobile App - Heart favorite attractions
 

Linking tickets to the Universal Orlando mobile app

If you booked a vacation package with me, you’ll pick up your tickets when you arrive at your Universal Orlando hotel.

To add a ticket to the mobile app, select “Scan Tickets & Add Ons” to scan the back of your ticket or enter your ticket number (located under the barcode).

If you need help, just ask a Team Member at the ticket desk, located inside the hotel lobby.


Placing Mobile Food and Drink Orders


Order ahead from select restaurants when you’re in the theme parks and at CityWalk.

 
 

How to place your mobile order

  1. Open the side navigation and select "Mobile Food & Drink Ordering"

  2. Select an available restaurant

  3. Browse menu options and make customizations

  4. Tap “Prepare My Order”

  5. Wait at the pickup window to receive your order

Join Virtual Lines at Universal Orlando

During busier times of the year, some of Universal Orlando’s most popular attractions allow you to join a Virtual Line. Rather than stand in a physical line, you can reserve a time to ride and go off to enjoy other areas of the park. This feature is free.

Here’s how Virtual Lines work:

  1. Pick your ride in the app

  2. Join the queue for a time window that works for you

  3. Show the Team Member your phone to scan and enter the attraction

The app will display the attractions that are offering a Virtual Line, if any. You can almost always find Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon as an option.

Depending on how crowded the park is, Universal may also offer Virtual Line on the following:

  • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

  • Fast & Furious: Supercharged

  • Revenge of the Mummy

Universal Orlando adjusts Virtual Line throughout the day. The day may start off without any Virtual Lines being offered but as the park gets busier, some Virtual Lines may begin to come online. Universal may also remove the option during the day if it’s no longer needed - but they will still honor existing reservations.

Insider Tip! I recommend you check for Virtual Lines starting 20 minutes prior to the park opening time.

Insider Tip! Use the “Wait Time Alert” feature on the app to get notified if the wait for a favorite attraction is under a certain time. For example, you can set up an alert to be notified if the wait for Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure drops below 60 minutes.




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Insider Guide to Chill Island at Perfect Day at CocoCay

If your ideal beach day involves a quiet stretch of powdery shoreline, tranquil waters and plenty of rest and relaxation, you’ve come to the right place. Perfect Day at Coco Cay is Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas.

If you want to slow down, work on your tan and spend some time recharging, there’s Chill Island. Perfect for both couples and families, this area of Perfect Day at CocoCay is the best place to relax and soak up the island vibes.

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Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

Plenty of Shade

There’s no need to worry about getting ashore early to claim a beach chair and umbrella on Chill Island.

This part of Perfect Day at CocoCay has an abundance of loungers and umbrellas along its shores, and they’re all complimentary.

One of the best things to do at Chill Island if you’re visiting with a group of friends or your extended family — or if you want to upgrade your romantic getaway — is to reserve one of the Chill Island cabanas.

Each cabana accommodates up to eight guests and comes with attendant service.

Reserving a cabana on Chill Island is a great option for families who want an added level of comfort, or couples looking to elevate their day of relaxation.

Just remember they are subject to availability.

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You Have the Option to Play

True to its name, Chill Island is really all about the chill factor — but that doesn’t mean you won’t have the option to break up all that shoreside lounging with a bit of action.

There’s a shack nearby where you can rent snorkel equipment to check out some of the vibrant coral reefs located just offshore.

Keep an eye out for the friendly manta rays that call the island home — they’re not shy and don’t mind swimming up close to snorkelers.

There’s also a dock in this area where you can join a jet ski tour of the island.

You can book water activities ahead of your cruise on Cruise Planner, onboard the cruise ship before you arrive at Perfect Day at CocoCay, or on the island during your time ashore.

Just remember that equipment and spots on the tours are subject to availability, so it’s usually recommended to book ahead.

If you’ve already booked your cruise and you’re ready to start planning your itinerary for Perfect Day at CocoCay check out Cruise Planner now.



Two Side - Two Vibes

Compared to most of the other areas on Perfect Day at CocoCay, Chill Island is definitely the most tranquil spot around.

But the north end is the calmer and more secluded side, and a preferred pick among couples.

The south end has more activity, since that’s where you’ll find the Snorkel Shack and the dock for jet ski rentals and tours.

See my Top Tings to do at Perfect Day at CocoCay

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Lunch and Lounge

One of the best things at Chill Island is that you don’t really have to leave the area for anything if you don’t want to.

Chill Island boasts the largest restaurant on Perfect Day at CocoCay, Chill Grill, serving a wide range of delicious options tailored to any kind of diet or preference.

You’ll find crisp salads, tasty sandwiches, build-your-own tacos, fresh fruit, and grilled favorites like BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and more.

For dessert, there’s soft-serve ice cream, cookies and brownies.

The food is free at Chill Island so make sure you save room for seconds.

There’s also a towel station nearby, in case you forgot to grab one on your way off the cruise ship.

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Sip In Serenity

When you feel it’s time to unwind with an ice-cold brew or your favorite summertime cocktail, you have plenty of options right on Chill Island.

On either end of the beach you’ll find the Wacky Seagull and Wacky Seagull Jr. bars, both serving adult beverages.

And just offshore, the fan-favorite Floating Bar is easy to spot.

All you have to do is swim out to the gently-bobbing tiki hut to enjoy your Coco Loco with a side of sea views.

Beverage packages purchased on the cruise ship or via Cruise Planner app on Perfect Day at CocoCay, so all you need to bring is your SeaPass card.

No matter how chill you want to go while visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay, Chill Island is the ultimate go-to spot for laid-back beach vibes.

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