The bar took the place of La Familia Fashions (clothing and jewelry/silver shop) next to San Angel Inn.

The title “La Cava del Tequila” translates to “Tequila Cave”.

The logo above the entrance references the agava plant that tequila comes from.

This mural shows the process of making tequila.  Starting at harvesting the agava plant (in the far left) to pouring the tequila in wooden barrels for the aging process.

The lighting is a little dark in this one, but this corner of the bar has wooden barrels similar to those used for aging tequila.

This is the “tequila ambassador” that gave us a lot of information about tequila.  She actually comes from Tequila, Mexico and spent five years at Jose Cuérvo as a tour guide.

These are the tequila “flights” we had.  Our flights consisted of half shots of Silver, Reposado, and Añejo tequilas.  The tequila ambassador explained Blanco (or “white”) and Silver Tequila is either un-aged, or aged less than two months in oak barrels.  Reposado (or “rested”) Tequila is aged two months to a year, and Añejo (“aged”), is aged one to three years.

Using salt before a tequila shot and lime after it (some call it “training wheels” or “snake bite”) is mostly used for Blanco or Silver Tequila.  Reposado Tequila is followed with Sangrita (not to be confused with sangria, sangrita is a tomato juice based cocktail mixer).  Añejo Tequila is usually tasted by itself without any salt or chaser, in order to appreciate the taste that comes from the aging process.

The bar has a great display for their tequila bottles.  I wouldn’t mind having something like this at my house.

These are just the prices for shots of the white and silver tequilas.  The Reposado and Añejo tequilas are more expensive.

I know being in a theme park (Disney no less) it will be a little more expensive than an average bar, but I’m pretty sure the Rose and Crown pub in the UK has shots of tequila that cost less.  I’ll make a trip over there this week to verify that and update when I find out.

The Tequila bar will offer an impressive collection of 70 varieties of tequilas.  The authentic agava-based spirits will range from the major brands, to the smaller and more rare varieties.  A “Tequila Ambassador” will inform guests on the process of making tequila and the history of its Mexican heritage.  La Cava del Tequila will use its décor and art work to celebrate the history of the most famous (or infamous) spirit from Mexico.  The drinks will be offered both straight and in margaritas.

I’ll be checking in on the Mexico pavilion frequently to find out when the soft opening has started.

Candlelight Processional
Nov. 27-29 – Isabella Rossellini
Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 – John O’Hurley
Dec. 3-5  – Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec. 6-8 – Anika Noni Rose
Dec. 9-11 – Andy Garcia
Dec. 12-14 – Vanessa Williams
Dec. 15-17 – Abigail Breslin
Dec. 18-20 – Whoopi Goldberg
Dec. 21-23 – Brian Dennehy
Dec. 24-6 – Edward James Olmos
Dec. 27-30 – Angela Bassett and
Courtney Vance
Maybe one year they’ll have an event for the Flying Spaghetti Monster…

Eat To The Beat Concerts
Sept. 25-27 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Sept. 28-29 – Richard Marx
Sept. 30, Oct. 3 – Starship
Oct. 4-6 – En Vogue
Oct. 7-8 – Better Than Ezra
Oct. 9-11 – Sister Hazel
Oct. 12-13 – Kool & The Gang
Oct. 14-16 – Spyro Gyra
Oct. 17-18 – Jon Secada
Oct. 19-20 – Sister Sledge
Oct. 21-22 – Vanessa Carlton
Oct. 23-25 – Taylor Dayne
Oct. 26-28 – Boyz II Men
Oct. 29-31 – John Waite
Nov. 1-2 – Taylor Hicks
Nov. 3-5 – Billy Ocean
Nov. 6-8 – Los Lobos

Please Note: the dates and musicians are always subject to changes.

Remy at Chef's de France

Remy originally made his animatronic appearance last year at Disneyland Paris.  He is due to leave Epcot in mid-September.

More pictures here

and video here

Here is the famous epcot ball. I took this pic last year when they were taking down Mickey’s hand. They are still considering putting mine up instead.

This is The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Those birds look tasty. Mine!

One of my favorite rides at all the Disney parks – Test Track!

Yeti smash!

And the best part of Test Track – the speed test.

going 65 MPH – yeti style

I’m going to be the first Yeti in space!

They wouldn’t let me in the big space wheel thingy.

Soarin’ is ranked as the 2nd best ride in Disney World (Everest 1 of course)

If I had a super yeti power, this would be it.

Going over to world showcase, China is one of my favorite pavillions.

I would be a good leader for the Tomb Warriors

The fire barge in illumiNations is the best part of the show. (and stick around about 30 minutes after the show to see the burnoff of all the extra propane in the tanks)

(photo from Google Images)

The fireworks in illumiNations are ridiculous.

when I’m done eating tourists, I go to France for dessert

And one more shot of the Epcot ball with the fountains

that’s all for part 1 of Disney World, part 2 is coming soon
in the mean time you can check out my other theme park trips:

Animal Kingdom – part 2 of my Disney World Rampage

Halloween Horror Nights – special Yeti preview!

Busch Gardens Africa – with SheiKra!

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure – I battled Fire

Cypress Gardens – I’ll kick your ass in bumper cars

Expedition Everest – its my ride!

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