food IS a theme park
Galaxy Loaded Fries
have landed in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe!
Cosmic Ray’s Sign
These fries are topped with bacon, pico relish, garlic ranch sauce, and cheese sauce. The final topping follows a trend we’ve noticed in Disney World as of late… it’s “Flaming Hot Cheese Dust”! [Read more…]
This week we were in search of seasonal treats and menu updates in the Art of Animation, Pop Century, All Star Music, All Star Sports, and All Star Movies resorts. Time to take a look at some spooky and seasonal updates and eats!
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
We were so excited to find some of these fall-themed baked goods that we already wrote a post dedicated to them! They look super fun, but they actually taste pretty good, too!
Want to magically transform into a wine glass painter? Then you’ll want to know about a new event happening every Thursday throughout September at the BoardWalk’s AbracadaBar: Wine Glass Painting! And we’re happy to say that the design for the wine glasses is inspired by the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Screenshot of @wdwtoday Tweet for Wine Glass Painting
Details are as follows: Wine Glass Painting will be held every Thursday throughout September from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Pre-registration is available by visiting BoardWalk Inn’s Community Hall (accessible by boat or via walkway from Epcot). The event includes a drink, snacks, and two wine glasses to paint, according to responses from the @wdwtoday Twitter account. [Read more…]
Just a few weeks ago, we shared that Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel would be closing for refurbishment.
Tangaroa Terrace Entrance
And now, Disney is revealing what’s to come as a result of the work! Look for the Terrace to reopen in early 2019 as the Tangaroa Terrace Bar & Grill!
A new outdoor bar and an updated patio will provide spots for guests to enjoy island cocktails and Asian-inspired cuisine. Inside there will be new details including light fixtures made of colorful fishing floats and netting, a tropical mural, and bamboo accents. But, don’t worry, the Tiki-inspired design will still be present in the renovated space.
And a new bar and patio aren’t all the changes! Guests will be able to enjoy Dole Whip throughout the day and coffee drinks in the morning from a dedicated service window. This will be great in the morning for the energy to tackle the parks, and of course to enjoy a Dole Whip while we’re at the pool! [Read more…]
Are you ready to make a splash? I sure hope so! Because we’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re taking you on a Food Tour of Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park!
Dole Whip at Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon is one of two Disney World Water Parks (its counterpart being Blizzard Beach). And while I’m sure images of sun and sand immediately spring to mind, you may really be surprised to find out that Typhoon Lagoon has some pretty terrific food, too! There’s for sure more than hot dogs and burgers to keep you splashing all day long, so please join us on a Typhoon Lagoon Food Tour to find EVERYTHING there is to eat at Typhoon Lagoon! [Read more…]
Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort is in the midst of major changes. Construction continues on the Resort’s upcoming 500 guest room Tower as well as the Villa del Lago on-the-water restaurant.
Coronado Springs Resort Tower Construction
Further changes include the recent transformation of Rix Lounge into Rix Sports Bar & Grill. And now, there is another change to report. If you search on Disney World’s website or My Disney Experience app for Pepper Market — the Counter Service option for Coronado Springs Resort — your search results will come up empty.
That’s because the Pepper Market appears to have undergone a name change to El Mercado de Coronado! [Read more…]
The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival in in full swing and we wined and dined our way through the Festival on opening day!
2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
In addition to all the great eats and sips at this year’s Festival, there’s also a lot of exclusive merchandise, including this gorgeous Disney Dooney & Bourke handbag featuring Chef Mickey and Foodie Figment!
2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Dooney & Bourke
We love a good Disney food hack — especially when it combines a duo of our favorite things. And today we’ve got a combo brought to us by Disney Food Blog reader Michael over at @DisneyNumNums! Join us at the Grand Floridian Cafe — and bring your stretchy pants!
Grand Floridian Cafe sign at entrance
Why? Because Michael tells us that if you start with the Grand Floridian Cafe’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken…
Buttermilk Fried Chicken at Grand Floridian Cafe
…you can end up with some killer Chicken and Waffles — with a Mickey Waffle, no less!
Chicken and Waffles
What, what?! In order to make this happen, all you have to do is request a waffle instead of the Crispy Potatoes, Kale, and Bacon that the chicken usually comes with!
You’ll get a choice between a Belgian Waffle and the Mickey Waffle — and you get to keep that Sriracha-Honey Drizzle (and get more on the side, if you want!)!
Chicken and Waffles!
The server also brought hot maple syrup, butter, and ketchup — just in case you want to change things up a little! How fun is this?! Many thanks to Michael for sharing with us!
What’s your favorite Disney food hack? Share with us in the comments!
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ya ready to go back to Tortuga Tavern?
This seasonally open spot in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland serves grub to hungry pirates. But because it is open sporadically, you never know exactly what you’ll find on the menu.
For a long time, Tortuga Tavern served up Mexican fare, then switched to a BBQ-based menu. These days, it’s relying primarily on park classics to serve the crowds. You’ll find Hot Dogs and Turkey Legs among the fare.
But I was still in for a couple of small surprises on my last visit. And the rule is, if you find Tortuga Tavern open during your visit, you should at least take a quick glance at the menu… and a quick look around, too!
The main reason it’s fun to stop by Tortuga Tavern is because of its all-things-pirate-y theme in keeping with its location directly across from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
Tortuga Tavern
Just enter under the Jolly Roger… [Read more…]
We’ve officially entered fall in Disney World as the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival just started last week and will continues its run through November 12th. But it seems as though Disney Springs has a little food and wine fall fever of its own… because WonderFall Flavors will bring new seasonally-inspired food and drink items to dining locations all around Disney Springs!
Disney Springs Mickey Pumpkin
From September 7th through November 6th, fourteen locations (plus a few bonus spots) will be serving specialty menu items for WonderFall Flavors. [Read more…]
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