food IS a theme park
This week we stopped by Hollywood Studios to check out the BRAND NEW Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy and the return of one of our all-time favorite snacks — the Butterfinger Cupcake! We also got an update on the on-going Skyliner station construction as well as a look at some other new snacks and merchandise.
Lightning McQueen Racing Academy Sunset Showcase
Let’s kick things off with all that construction happening outside the park!
Obsessed with the Starbucks “You are Here” mug collection?! Then you are going to love their brand new “Been There” mugs!! We spotted the new Animal Kingdom version today at Creature Comforts.
“Been There” Series – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Mug
Listed as part of the “Pin Drop Collection” the new mug features delightful doodles of all things DAK!
Not only does a new month mean new Burgers in Disney World… it also means a new Hot Diggity Dog of the Month at Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom!
Cuban Hot Diggity Dog at Casey’s Corner
The Cuban Hot Dog makes a return to Casey’s as April’s Featured Hot Dog. [Read more…]
Starbucks has started a new line of their location specific mugs called the “Been There Series!” And we found the Epcot version today at Fountain View!
“Been There” Series – Epcot Mug
Part of the “Pin Drop Collection,” this new mug showcases darling drawings of all things Epcot.
Would you just look at what’s roared into Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
Tiger Cupcake
The Tiger Cupcake is currently found in the bakery case at Creature Comforts, the park’s Starbucks location, and at Restaurantosaurus in Dinoland, U.S.A. [Read more…]
Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video to kick off this week, and we’re talking about the worst ways to spend your money in Disney World!
Don’t miss using ALL of your Disney Dining Plan snack credits!
A Disney World vacation is an expensive trip… so we want to help you save as much money as possible when you go! That’s why we’re talking about some of the worst ways to spend money in Disney World, and how to avoid some of these pitfalls, in our latest DFB YouTube Video!
With the opening of the brand new Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy today in Hollywood Studios comes even more Cars-themed fun! DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time! welcomes guests to a new dance party and photo opportunities in the Cars Courtyard directly outside the Academy.
DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time!
DJ from Route 66 is ready to do what he does best, as the ultimate party car! [Read more…]
Happy weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and we’re talking about MUST-DO activities on Disney Cruise Line!
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream
Do you have a Disney Cruise in your future? If so, lucky you! Or maybe you’re just starting to consider a Disney Cruise, and want to know what makes a Disney Cruise unique. In any case, we’re sharing some of our very favorite activities on the Disney ships, and we hope you’ll join us in our latest DFB YouTube video!
We’re back at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs!
Wine Bar George by Master Sommelier George Miliotes opened its doors last May and has been gaining dedicated fans ever since. Wine Bar George has a reputation for offering an upscale yet welcoming and comfortable experience to all guests from the educated wine lover to the novice just looking to learn about which wines they might enjoy.
But it’s not just wine that’s brought people through the doors. With Chef Ron Rupert at the helm of the kitchen, the food has been remarkable from the get-go, too, serving everything from decadent cheese boards to Crispy Mac and Cheese Bites to Steak Frites and more.
And our visit today, in fact, is to check out an entirely new menu. Because Wine Bar George is now serving BRUNCH!
Wine Bar George
On Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, the new Wine Country Brunch is taking place.
Because we’re focusing on the new Brunch, our tour will be brief. (You can take a full photo tour of Wine Bar George here). [Read more…]
Time to take a look at the new speciality cupcake at the Boardwalk Bakery in Disney World!
Specialty Cupcake from Boardwalk Bakery
OK, OK — I realize that it basically looks like you’ll need a whole pallet of toothpaste to get the purple stain off your teeth. Agreed. But when we saw this sweet treat in the bakery case at the Boardwalk Bakery we knew we had to try it. It’s our job after all, right? So here’s what happened… .
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