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Guest Review: Aulani Eats and Off-Site Treats

in front of the Lava Shack

Join us in welcoming guest author Beth Osborn with a tour of Eats at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Oahu. We’ve also got some great tips about eating at non-Disney spots around the resort! Brace yourselves — there’s Dole Whip, Shave Ice, Plate Lunch, and more — ahead! Don’t forget to check out Aulani restaurant info and menus here.

Arriving to Aulani on October 15, my husband Kev and I selected familiar WDW items — refillable mugs! We purchased purple and blue refillable mugs, which have an Aulani design that matches the beige wallpaper in the halls of the hotel. Red and green options were also available.

Even though the mugs are more expensive at Aulani, we felt we got our money’s worth at $18.99 each over the week we were there.

‘Ama ‘Ama Restaurant at Aulani

We had dinner at Ama Ama — Kev’s salt crusted fish was like nothing we’d ever seen before, with a completely removable crust. He said it was very moist.

Salt Encrusted Fish from Ama Ama

I had the French Maui onion soup and a tomato and cheese salad (two appetizers instead of an entree). Both were excellent.

French Onion Soup and the Tomato Salad from Ama Ama

Makahiki Restaurant and Rip Swirl at Aulani

We had a character breakfast at Makahiki with Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy. I wasn’t as excited about the buffet as some at Disney World, but I did enjoy the Continue reading →

Tables in Wonderland February 2012 Event

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Woo!! Tables in Wonderland has a v. cool event planned for February! Once again, I won’t be in Orlando at the right time, but hopefully some of you can go!! :-)

Design & Display Warehouse Tables in Wonderland Event

Saturday February 25, 2012, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Price: $95 per person, plus tax. Gratuity is included.
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The Park Event Operations Design and Display team dreams, designs, and creates themed atmosphere settings for Conventions, Special Events, and many other activities throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. From concepts to renderings, through finished construction, the Design and Display team can bring any “theme” to life.

This is your opportunity to peek “backstage” and see historical Disney pieces like the Nautilus and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride! Come meet the Design and Display team, learn about what they do, see all the props up close, and enjoy a Buffet Reception with fellow Tables in Wonderland members! (Click the image to the right to see details full-sized. Scroll down to see how to book as well as the menu all typed out.)

Buffet Menu

Alice in Wonderland
–White Rabbit Rainbow Carrot Vichy with Fresh Dill served in “Drink Me” Vessel
–Queen of Hearts Continue reading →

News! A Sweet New Addition to Cinderella’s Royal Table

Thanks to the folks at Mega_Bites for sharing this awesome news with us on twitter!

Cinderella’s Royal Table in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World has added a new item to the menu: Breakfast Bread Pudding!

This looks a heck of a lot like dessert to me, but, then again, so did my stuffed french toast when I ate there!

Breakfast Bread Pudding at Cinderella's Royal Table

According to the source, this includes bread pudding, Mascarpone, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries. Yum!!

As always, stay up to date on the latest Disney Food news by checking out our always-updated Disney Food News Pinboard!!

Have you tried this new menu item at Cinderella’s Royal Table? Let us know what your favorite menu item is in the Castle!

Care For Some Disney With That Winery?

Many folks hear “Disney” and immediately think of Dumbo, oppressive heat, or waiting in lines all day. But one of our many goals here at the Disney Food Blog is to show another side of Disney — the side that includes yummy eats, relaxing restaurants, indulgent drinks, and even a few sophisticated wines!

For example, I knew that a few vineyards had ties to Disney, but I had no idea how many winemakers were somehow associated with the man and his mirthful creations! Here are four that we found had ties to the Disney name…would love to hear of others, or to hear your reviews of these companies!

Silverado Vineyards

2009 Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc

The eldest daughter of Walt and Lillian Disney, Diane Disney Miller, purchased a Napa Valley vineyard in the early 1970s with her husband, Ronald Miller.

After successfully selling the fruits of their labor to wineries, they decided to go into the wine business themselves, creating Silverado Vineyard Winery, which opened in 1981.

“It was beautiful land, and it was land that was working,” said Diane Miller of their first vineyards.

If you can’t get to Napa Valley, visit this incredible vineyard at silveradovineyards.com/.

Lasseter Family

Paysage Wine

You know John Lasseter as the director of Pixar blockbusters like Toy Story and Cars. He is now the chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation as well as the Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering.

In 1992, John Lasseter’s family discovered the art (and fun) of wine-making, and ten years later they purchased a 27-acre vineyard in California. Today, Continue reading →

First Look: New “Ice Cream” Pins from Disney’s Soda Fountain & Studio Store

A recent trip up to Disney’s Soda Fountain & Studio Store in Hollywood led me to discover these adorable Limited Edition ice cream themed pins that I just had to have. Just released recently, there are only 300 of each pin available.

The pins will set you back $10.95 a piece. I wish those ol’ time ice cream prices on the signs still rang true!

Mickey Ice Cream Sundae Pin

Minnie Ice Cream Pin

Love the Chip and Continue reading →