Paradiso 37 Opens at Downtown Disney in May

At last, we have official word from Disney about the new restaurant at Downtown Disney. The construction walls have been up on the lake side of Pleasure Island for some time, but nothing official ... until now.

Here's the official notice:

Paradiso 37, a high-energy restaurant and bar featuring cuisine from North, South and Central America, welcomes guests to its table in May at Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort.

So why Paradiso 37? The menu includes items from the 37 countries of the Americas. (Hmm, including the United States too?) Looks like it's definitely designed for adults -- with an international wine bar, 37 varieties of tequila and 10 signature frozen margaritas.

You might already know that Paradiso 37 is designed by E-Brands Restaurant Group, an Orlando-based multi-concept restaurant group which currently owns and operates several themed restaurants.

Paradiso 37 is being described as a "lively Downtown Disney restaurant." Expect live entertainment every night. Hours will be 11 a.m. to late night... my guess is later hours on the weekends.

I'll keep you posted on the actual opening date, which hasn't been announced.

(PS: The image is a photo that I took of the concept art posted outside the construction site on Pleasure Island. I can't wait to see what Paradiso 37 really looks like!)