Disney Springs
is chock full of new stuff this week — including new eats, new gear, and new construction updates! Let’s see what’s shakin’!
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What’s New in Disney Springs This Week! February 13, 2018
Valentine’s Day Treats in Disney World and Disneyland
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or Any-Excuse-To-Have-Some-Chocolate Day, there will be treats galore for you if you’re spending this week in Walt Disney World or Disneyland!
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
In Magic Kingdom, stop by Main Street Bakery to find the Mickey Cinnamon Roll with a special heart decoration.
Mickey Valentine Cinnamon Roll ©Disney
The Milkshake of the Month at The Plaza Restaurant is a Strawberry and Chocolate Milkshake topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, a strawberry and chocolate shavings. (P.S. It’s BOTTOMLESS!!)
And if your idea of romance is inspired by Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue, then mosey over yonder into Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and order up some hand-dipped white and dark chocolate strawberries.
NEWS!! Star Wars Hotel, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Pixar Pier Details
The D23 Expo Japan is currently taking place, so you know what that means… we’ve got NEWS to share!!!
D23 Expo Japan ©Disney
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek presented details regarding projects underway in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Destinations around the world. Let’s start with what’s in store for Disney World!
Walt Disney World
Star Wars Hotel
One of the major pieces of news from last summer’s D23 event was the announcement of a Star Wars-inspired resort on the way to Disney World! More than a themed resort, the experience will be completely immersive for guests who will enter into the galaxy and story of Star Wars!
Today’s updates relayed that the immersive resort will be “seamlessly connected” to the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios.
Disney Food News Round-up: February 11, 2018
Happy weekend! We hope you’re having a wonderful weekend, now it’s time to kick back, relax, and catch up on another week of Disney food news!
Loaded Tots and Fried Twinkie topped with strawberry sauce
The 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts is happening now through February 19, and we have all the Food Booth menus and food photos! See our Best of the Fest here!!
Speaking of menus — the FULL MENUS for Epcot’s upcoming FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL are out! And we’ve got them here — plus a TON of photos of returning food items to the booths! Check them out and start your planning!
And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018!
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Disney Food News
- Loaded Tots and Fried Twinkies are now on the menu at Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom!
- Full booth menus announced for the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.
- Grocery delivery is available at Disney Vacation Club Resorts.
- Check out the seasonal cupcakes at Sprinkles this month!
- Disneyland’s Red Rose Taverne is serving breakfast – check out what to eat and what NOT to eat!
- Club 33 sales have started at Disney World.
- Possible dates and details for Free Dining at Disney World.
- Check out all the Rose Gold Snacks at Disney World!
- We have a Disney Cupcake food challenge!
- Celebrate Carnavale at Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar at Disney Springs!
- Check out the new must-have milkshakes at Vivoli Il Gelato in Disney Springs.
- We shared seven mistakes to avoid when planning your Disney dining!
- Check out the beer specials at Paddlefish in Disney Springs.
- New DFB YouTube videos: 5 Memories to Make at Disney World and Disney World vs. Disneyland – Which One is Better for You?
Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. [Read more…]
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Woody’s Lunchbox Menu Maybes
If you follow the happenings at Shanghai Disney Resort, then you may know that Toy Story Land will open there on April 26th. But Shanghai Disney guests are already enjoying the Land’s Counter Service option in advance of the opening. Welcome to the Toy Box Cafe!
Toy Box Cafe ©Disney
The window-service stations are housed by what used to be the original packaging for Buzz Lightyear and Mrs. Potato Head! (Lotso’s packaging provides a counter as well.)
Beer Specials Through February at Paddlefish in Disney Springs
If you’re looking for a spot to kick back and relax on your next trip to Disney Springs, Paddlefish is hosting a late night Happy Hour every night this month featuring beer specials at the rooftop bar!
Rooftop Bar — Back, Seating
The rooftop bar at Paddlefish offers gorgeous views of Disney Springs and no reservations are needed to visit the rooftop bar or deck! [Read more…]
News! FULL FOOD BOOTH MENUS for 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Get ready for SPRING to arrive at Epcot when the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on February 28th!
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Running through May 28th, we always look forward to this annual celebration of all things that bloom! And one of the highlights over the past several years has been the Outdoor Kitchens. These food booths, similar to the Marketplace Booths for the Food and Wine Festival — focus on flavors fresh from the garden.
Check out the FULL LIST of Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths and their MENUS here!!
Let’s look at some of the familiar and new flavors we’ll be experiencing at the Festival in a few weeks!
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths
There will be a total of fifteen Food Booths for 2018.
Every. Single. Rose Gold Snack. in Disney World
If you’ve been keeping up with the DFB, or if you’ve been anywhere near Disney World recently, then you are well aware that Rose Gold is taking over the entire place. Like most things around here, “it was all started by a mouse.” Minnie Mouse, in this case!
Rose Gold Minnie Ears!
Always one to be on top of the trends, her Rose Gold Minnie Ears have been the hottest item that can’t even be found in the merchandise shops anymore due to their immense popularity!
And now, treats galore in the Instagram-worthy hue are likewise springing up all over! Let’s take a ‘round the World tour so you can find your own Rose Gold Cupcake… or Rose Gold Margarita (?!?) in Disney World. Yep, read on…
Rose Gold Cupcakes in the Parks
DFB itself broke the news on the nutella-with-vanilla Rose Gold Ears Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot, and you can check out our review here!
NEWS: Club 33 Sales Have Started for Walt Disney World Resort
Last year we brought you the news that the legendary Club 33 was coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in the form of four lounges – one in each theme park.
Club 33 Seating
And finally, Club 33 membership invites have begun! Note that you do have to be invited to apply at this time. [Read more…]
It’s a Super Bowl of Savings! Save 30% off the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Happy Super Bowl Weekend! Sunday’s a big day for those of us who love football (or, you know, Justin Timberlake). But for us at DFB…OUR “Super Bowl” is later this year when the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts!
And today is the perfect day to start planning your visit to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We’re having a Super SALE on the pre-order of the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
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