Linda Mac's Orlando Adventures

The new restaurant currently under construction in Animal Kingdom's Asia is starting to show signs of what it will look like when finished. The Asian-fusion concept from Landry's Restaurants (proprietors of the Rainforest) will serve guests at the foothills of the forbidden mountain in the mythical village, Anandapur. In addition to the table-service dining which will serve lunch and dinner, there will be a quick-service food option serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and a Pan Asian retail shop offering purses, incenses, saris, teapots and more. The names of the quick-service location and retail shop have not yet been announced.

The storyline for the Yak & Yeti Restaurant revolves around one of Anandapur's wealthiest merchants, whose faltering finances have forced him to turn his private home into a public hotel. Revenue from the hotel's restaurant will be critical to helping the owner support his upper-crust lifestyle, evidenced by the expansive collection of artifacts displayed throughout his property, from sculptures to tapestries to 900-pound puppets. More artifacts dot the landscape outside, where fountains and a sacred stone river add ambience to an open-air seating area and beer garden.

Bonus for DVC Members: a 10% discount will be offer on entrees in the table-service area and a 15% discount on merchandise in the retail shop.

View when entering Asia from Discovery Island

A closer look

View from just pass Drinkwallah kiosk which is open seasonally

View from in front of the Royal Anandapur's Tea Company

I was very close to the Fastpass machines for Kali River Rapids when I took this shot

Look who came by when I was taking photos in Asia. It's Minnie cruising in the Darting Dragonfly

View of Expedition Everest from the bridge heading into Africa

Work continues to transform the Tusker House into a buffet restaurant that will include Donald's Safari Breakfast and is scheduled to open in November