food IS a theme park
When Disneyland Splitsville Luxury Lanes opened in Downtown Disney in California, guests were elated. The long-awaited bowling-alley-with-eats was finally open — and it did not disappoint!
Enter: Disneyland Splitsville Luxury Lanes!
Animal Kingdom Lodge is a mecca for unique dining at Walt Disney World.
Whether you’re sampling the buffet at Boma, selecting stellar wines at Jiko, or digging into soulful food at Sanaa, Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jambo House and Kidani Village have always been destination eating.
And it’s clear to see why. From the moment that you set foot into one of these restaurants, you are embraced by the warm atmosphere and intrigued by the art of Africa all around you. And then there’s the aroma, which you know means amazing eats await.
Sanaa is the newest of the three Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurants, and it’s made its mark on guests since day one. We’ve loved the Indian-Style Bread Service every time we’ve tried it, and the Butter Chicken has stood the test of time.
But I’d been hearing from some of our readers and followers that Sanaa’s time was up. That the experience there wasn’t living up to the hype and the food just wasn’t what it used to be. So I made a reservation and headed over ASAP to experience it again for myself.
Sanaa
is themed and highly visual, with artwork greeting guests from the moment they arrive. The sign outside the restaurant is surrounded by woven baskets of various designs. And while they are stationary, something about their arrangement is still energetic.
Sanaa
If you’re starting your Disney World day with a stop at the Intermission Food Court at All Star Music Resort, you might want to check out the new All-Star Chart Topper Breakfast Sandwich. It takes everything (and I do mean just about everything) you might possibly want for breakfast, and smooshes it all into one big ol’ breakfast sandwich!
All-Star Chart Topper ©Disney
I spy bacon, eggs, cheese, gravy, sausage links, potato barrels (tater tots), and some other sort of fried goodness, all tucked in between an English Muffin. Basically, it’s like the Kitchen Sink of Breakfast Sandwiches.
Recently, a not-so-mysterious doorbell made an appearance in the American Adventure Pavilion in Epcot. And now? A similar — yet different — doorbell has been spotted behind The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Hollywood Studios Doorbell Next to Elevator
This one is at the elevator that likely leads up to the old Catwalk Bar above Brown Derby!
UPDATE: Even MORE news about the Citrus Swirl in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom here! The original is back!
Every good thing must come to an end? I guess that’s Disney’s philosophy! We’ve got some changes about the beloved Citrus Swirl in the Magic Kingdom to report…and not all of us will be happy.
Citrus Swirl Float at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Disney World
Excited for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to open in Disney World and Disneyland in 2019? Wondering what’s going on behind all of those construction walls? Yep — we are, too!!
Well, we’ve got a sneak peek for you! Disney Parks has released some awesome drone footage of Galaxy’s Edge and it’s looking incredibly impressive!
Galaxy’s Edge Construction in Disneyland
There have been some changes in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion as of late. Just recently, the Pavilion’s attraction, The American Adventure, debuted an updated film finale and anthem.
America Pavilion in Epcot
But there’s been a less noticeable change in the Pavilion, too — however small doesn’t mean insignificant. To the right facing the Pavilion’s theater entrance is a new addition.
April 22, 2018, will mark the 20th Anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom! And the park will mark the occasion by expanding the annual Party for the Planet for 2018 into a two-week celebration featuring unique PhotoPass opportunities, backstage experiences at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, 20th Anniversary merchandise, specialty food offerings around the park, and more. Tiffins Talks will also be part of the event.
Tiffins Sign
These dining experiences at the park’s signature restaurant, Tiffins, are currently available for booking on select nights from April 22 to May 5, 2018. Guests will listen to animal and conservation experts (including Imagineer Joe Rohde on April 25th) while enjoying a four-course meal comprised of specialty food and beverages that will complement the evening’s topics, which can be seen below!
is a terrific place to dine if you’re looking for a little Hollywood Flair at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and the best part is that there’s no ADR required!
That’s right! You can saunter up to Brown Derby Lounge on a whim and experience the understated elegance and tasty menu that so many have lauded in the Brown Derby Restaurant proper.
We’ve enjoyed our visits here, where Margarita and Martini Flights rule and you almost can’t go wrong with the menu of Brown Derby Restaurant-approved eats. And with outdoor seating on Hollywood Boulevard, it’s a great place for people watching!
During a recent visit to the World, I dropped in for a few plates of food — and left having eaten the best thing I ate in my entire visit! I love being surprised by awesome food — even more so when it’s served in such a great location!
Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Bar
The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is seriously one of my favorites, y’all!
Mara Bakery
The Mara
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