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Major refurbishment of the Flying Fish Cafe beginning in February 2016
The Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's BoardWalk resort will be undergoing a major refurbishment in early 2016.

 

The closure will begin on February 1 2016, lasting through to November 2016.

 

During the closure, both the kitchen and dining room will be renovated, although no changes to the concept of the restaurant are planned.

 

 

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/flying-fish-cafe/news/05aug2015-major-refurbishment-of-the-fish-cafe-beginning-in-february-2016.htm

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Flying Fish to Return with New Name, Look, and a Magical New Bar

Opening is set for late summer for Flying Fish restaurant at Disney’s Boardwalk – “Cafe” goes away as part of the name, and diners will be welcomed to a sophisticated, interior that still pays homage to the golden era of seaside boardwalks.

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Chef Tim Majoras, who was has been on the Flying Fish team since 2011, takes the helm in the kitchen. Sustainable fish will be the star of the new menu, and Majoras’ new Fruits of the Sea appetizer features rock shrimp and clams from Florida, grouper cheek, mussels, a splash of Brandy and a rich lobster stock. The seafood is served over a generous dollop of velvety celery root puree with adds a depth of flavor to the dish.

Stig Jacobsen, general manager and sommelier at Flying Fish, says he is happy with expanded space for wine storage and is “finding gems” for a more in-depth wine list.

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The interior features an all-new kitchen and dining room (with expanded space for private dining events), sparkling architectural accents, like golden-winged room panels and an impressive chandelier that mimics a school of flying fish swimming overhead. Next door, the new AbracadaBar lounge opens, taking the spot formerly occupied by the candy and ice-cream shop.

The new “curious cocktail lounge” combines the Golden Age of Magic with the magic of Disney storytelling, so look for whimsy in the design from the Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) team, who create stories in true Disney fashion. According to WDI, the lounge was once a secret stomping ground for famous touring magicians, local boardwalk illusionists and the loveliest magician’s assistants of the day. After every magic show, these prestidigitators would gather at the bar, where they’d conjure up new cocktails, swap magic tips and tricks, and often stay up all night attempting to “out-charm” each other with their extraordinary illusions.

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According to BoardWalk lore, it was on just such an evening that every single magician in the lounge vanished into thin air, never seen again… And after sitting vacant for nearly 70 years, the secret magician’s lounge is now back in the spotlight.

AbracadaBar guests will get a special peek into the sophisticated social club, and while it’s rumored that the magicians who frequented the lounge vanished without a trace decades ago, their magic still remains strongly intact, and can be seen, heard, and even savored in the bar’s signature cocktails.

 

 

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/flying-fish-to-return-with-new-name-look-and-a-magical-new-bar/

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Flying Fish reopens August 3, reservations begin tomorrow

12 minutes ago in "Flying Fish"

The redesigned Flying Fish on Disney's BoardWalk opens its doors on August 3 2016, with a new menu, new kitchen and new dining room.

 

 

Staying true to the original, the new Flying Fish continues with a strong seafood menu, accompanied by a great selection of red meat.

 

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Seafood offerings include a corn-crusted wild Gulf shrimp, wild Alaskan king salmon and plancha-seared Hokkaido scallops. A Wagyu filet mignon joins a Bison Strip Loin on the red meat side of the menu.

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Reservations begin July 29 2016 for dining August 3 2016 and beyond.

 

Article Posted: Jul 28, 2016 / 10:32am EDT

 

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/flying-fish-cafe/news/28jul2016-flying-fish-reopens-august-3,-reservations-begin-tomorrow.htm

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The re-opening was confirmed on Disney Parks Blog too:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/07/reservations-open-july-29-for-re-imagined-flying-fish-on-disneys-boardwalk-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

I'm not going to re-read it all, so does anyone know if WDWMagic ever explained why they originally said it wouldn't be re-opening until November?

TCD

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19 hours ago, keith_h said:

The menu looks pretty good. I have never been to the old one so can't make a comparison but I don't care for the contemporary interior I see in the picture. It is too sterile for my liking.

We ate there last October, place was showing its age. It was definitely in need of a refurb. Menu looks promising, but many of the signature dining restaurants now all have some variations on the same themes for dining (sustainable fish/filet/bison).

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