food IS a theme park
Last month we shared some new concept art for the 15-story tower being built at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort — and today we have even MORE news to share!
New Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney
We’ve been keeping our eyes peeled all over Walt Disney World as stations and systems are constantly being put into place to prepare for the Disney Skyliner Gondola Transportation System.
Disney World Skyliner Concept Art ©Disney
And today, Disney has revealed an opening season for the Disney Skyliner! [Read more…]
A job posting from Patina Restaurant Group has appeared on the International Services website. The posting appears to reveal information regarding the Space-themed restaurant coming to Epcot!
Space-themed Restaurant Concept Art ©Disney
The currently posted name for the restaurant is Space 220, and applicants are informed that “Like in the real International Space Station, represent your country in this restaurant. We will recruit European candidates [whose] role will be to make the guests feel like they are in space.”
Note that the posting says that the new restaurant will be “located next to the attraction Mission to Mars.” However, later it clarifies that “new restaurant will be located between Mission Space and Test [Track] at EPCOT.” [Read more…]
on Disneyland’s Main Street U.S.A. has joined in on the Holiday Eats around Disneyland Resort and just added three new Christmas-themed treats to their menu. Read on to find out if they’re worth the stop!
Plaza Inn, Main St. USA
Plaza Inn is known for its great location, charming atmosphere, and most of all the best fried chicken I’ve ever tasted (no exaggeration there, seriously!). We set out to find out if their new holiday dessert menu treats were a must-try and here’s what we found.
Disneyland Plaza Inn’s Holiday Dessert Menu
First up: this cute little Holiday Bundt Cake.
Plaza Inn Holiday Bundt Cake
While we loved the presentation–especially the cute little Minnie chocolate detail on top–we were a little disappointed with the first bite. Like we’ve seen happening over at Jolly Holiday Bakery, their classic buttercream has been replaced in several desserts with white chocolate mousse. It’s sweet, but pretty generic. I really miss the buttercream!
Lots of frosting, but no buttercream 🙁
Next, the Christmas Mint Yule Log.
Plaza Inn Christmas Mint Yule Log
This holiday dessert also gets some extra points for presentation with that perfect chocolate cake swirl and those cute shiny chocolate pearls on top. And while the buttercream hasn’t disappeared from this one, I didn’t get a lot of flavor.
Moving on to the Coconut Cream Pie:
Plaza Inn Christmas-themed Coconut Cream Pie
This dessert is pretty basic in terms of presentation and again, didn’t really wow me with the flavor. You do get coconut vibes from this with the coconut-flavored pastry cream, coconut flavored whipped cream, and coconut shavings on tops, but that’s about it. A sweet coconutty dessert but not a lot of flavor depth.
Christmas Coconut Cream Pie at the Plaza Inn
All three of these desserts were fine, but each of them left me with that “meh” feeling. Is it worth stopping at the Plaza Inn JUST for the Holiday desserts? Probably not. With all of the other drool-worthy Holiday sweets at Disneyland, we think your tastebuds (and dollars!) would be happier with something else. And good news! We already have a list of the best for you. 😉
Look at what we found in Disneyland’s California Adventure! The perfect pairing — Toffee and Churros! Are you wondering how they blended these two treats together? Wonder no longer, we’ve got all the details for you here!
Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street
A stop in Trolley Treats Candy Shop on Buena Vista Street rewarded us with this brand new find! Thanks to our instagram friend @aaadventureisoutthere for bringing our attention to it!
We’re getting ready to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Mickey Mouse! All over the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, specialty treats will be available to mark the very special occasion.
Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake
If you’ve perused the list of all of the snacks on the way, you’ll notice that the treats are scheduled to be available throughout various locations all around Disney World from November 16th through 18th. However, Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting ready to celebrate Mickey’s birthday a few days early with Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake, which is now available at Capt. Cook’s, the Resort’s quick service location! [Read more…]
On the second floor of Great Ceremonial House in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a beloved Disney World watering hole: Tambu Lounge.
Nestled next to ‘Ohana, many a guest has enjoyed a drink at this casual, welcoming lounge. And perhaps a Lapu Lapu — Tambu’s famous concoction served in a pineapple — has been on (or been checked off!) your Disney Food Bucket List. Maybe you’ve enjoyed the spot’s savory Pork Nachos, or polished off a single serving size of ‘Ohana Bread Pudding while bellying up to the bar. Or maybe you’ve even started your day there because… VACATION!!
If any of the scenarios above is the case, then you’re likely as glad as we are that Tambu Lounge is reopen TODAY after a lengthy refurbishment! In fact, they were just putting on some finishing touches before getting ready to start serving.
And we’re here to check out what’s changed and what’s remained the same at Tambu Lounge!
As far as what’s changed… well, you may have to take a pretty close look. [Read more…]
Disneyland Resort is going all-in for holiday eats and drinks
, and that extends beyond kiosks, snacks, and quick service. In fact, table service restaurants and lounges are also feeling the holiday spirit — and in this case, that means spirits for us!
Carthay Circle Restaurant and 1901 Lounge (exclusive lounge for Club 33 members) are offering The Sleigh Ride, a perfectly nice drink that comes with a totally killer accessory: a Mickey Snowflake Glowcube!
The Sleigh Ride
Alert, alert: a new flavor of Wine Slush has arrived at Walt Disney World! This is not a drill! Don’t worry: we’re here with the details. Cue the confetti! We also have a review of the beautiful, seasonal Apricot Peach Verrine dessert for you. (So many verrines this year.) It’s all part of the Holidays at Disney Springs.
Apricot Peach Verrine
You probably want to start with the wine, right? Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs introduced the world to the magic of Wine Slushies a little over a year ago, so we were pretty jazzed to find a new seasonal wine slush flavor on the menu: Cranberry Chardonnay.
4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck rolled into Disney Springs this past summer,
and since then has given us a pumpkin flavored WonderFall twist on their Churro Balls, and now we’ve got news of a Holiday twist on these popular desserts!
4R Cantina Food Truck
You’ll always find their “standard” Dolce de Leche Churro Balls on their menu (but these are far from standard), and now this holiday season you’ll find a new flavor!
(Anybody else thinking of the Alec Baldwin Schweddy Balls sketch? No, just me? Anyway.)
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