food IS a theme park
in Disney Springs just started serving the Rise and Shine Brunch in June, and now we have exciting news about this menu!
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
You can now Rise and Shine and enjoy your brunch on Saturdays as well as Sundays! [Read more…]
With the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicking off very soon (it runs from August 30th through November 12th!), there is all sorts of fun foodie stuff to share!
In case you missed it, we just shared some more details on the new Disney Du Jour Dance Party coming to the Festival this year. And now, we have some news on another Special Event coming to the Festival this year!
This one is an exclusive event just for D23 Gold Members! The D23 Sip & Stroll event is returning to the Food and Wine Festival on October 22, 2018. And this year, D23 is partnering with Walt Disney Imagineering for a Food & Wine chat inside the Spaceship Earth VIP Lounge to begin the event. And this will also offer guests the opportunity to taste Cast Member and fan-favorite items from the Festival!
Attendees will also get a $25 gift card to check out the eats and drinks at the Festival’s Food Booths. Guests will also enjoy reserved seating for the evening’s first Eat to the Beat Concert.
A dessert reception with specialty offerings will take place in the Italy pavilion to wrap up the evening — and, of course, to enjoy the evening’s showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth! Finally, guests will also receive the traditional exclusive gift to commemorate the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. [Read more…]
The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is certainly expanding its Family Friendly offerings this year! From the new Candy Sushi class and the new Junior Chef Kitchen presented by Krusteaz® to a new Fun Zone playground near Taste Track and Kid-Approved eats at several of the Food Booths and more, there will be plenty for all the younger foodies to enjoy alongside their parents. And now, we have new details on one of the other new offerings: the Disney Du Jour Dance Party!
Fountain View Area
Taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the Festival at the Fountain View Stage in Future World, the Party will feature — as all great dance parties do — music, interactive dances, and activities for kids of all ages. And it will also feature Disney characters! [Read more…]
Here at the DFB we love to be surprised (in a good way) by the eats we pick up at the Disney Parks. And when that surprise comes in the form of dessert, it’s even better! Such was the case with the Brownie Temptation at Main Street Bakery in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle
Main Street Bakery is the park’s Starbucks location, and it can be found on Main Street, U.S.A. In addition to Starbucks beverages and Starbucks-branded snacks, guests can also find more unique items.
Main Street Bakery
The Brownie Temptation is being advertised on a temporary sign, and the picture doesn’t elicit a ton of enthusiasm. It looks like a pretty standard brownie with (admittedly tasty) sauces.
Brownie Temptation
The reality is a nice, gooey bowl of sweetness, so an improvement over the photo. 😉 (An over-abundance of sauces is almost never a bad thing!)
Brownie Temptation at Main Street Bakery
The mound of whipped cream and drizzle of caramel are prominent.
Brownie Temptation at Main Street Bakery
The warm peanut butter and chocolate sauces spill over the sides and pool in the bowl, which is a good thing because the brownie is actually larger than I expected it to be. The choice of plating with the bowl contains all of those sauces.
Brownie Temptation at Main Street Bakery
The brownie itself is dense and moist, providing a lot of bang for the buck in terms of richness and chocolate flavor.
Brownie Temptation at Main Street Bakery
Overall, this one really surprised me! Why? Ha ha — I got a message on instagram asking “Why would you think a brownie with yummy sauces would be bad?” But the truth is, a LOT of Disney brownies are super dry and can’t be saved by the sauces in question.
So, the Brownie Temptation was much more tempting in person than in its signage, and it really delivered! Due to the richness of everything combined, it’s definitely share-able, but if you decide to attempt it on your own, might I recommend finding a cozy spot in the shadow of Cinderella Castle where you can linger over the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate?
Brownie Temptation at Main Street Bakery
Yeah, I thought so. 😉
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What Disney Parks food has surprised you (in a good way) when you tried it? Let us know in the comments!
Happy Thursday! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re answering some questions! “Where in Disney World can I find….???”
Where can I Get a Celebration Cake in Disney World?
There’s a LOT going on in Disney World, and sometimes the information is so expansive that it can be difficult to narrow down certain items. Some questions we are often presented include: Where can I find a Birthday Cake? Where to do dinner and a show? Where can we eat with the Disney Princesses? We’re answering those and MANY more, so settle in and join us to learn Where in Disney World You Can Find… well, you’ll have to watch the video to find out 😉 . [Read more…]
Disney World’s Mobile Order system, accessible through the My Disney Experience App, has been around for just over two years. Mobile Order lets you skip the register lines in participating restaurants by ordering and paying for your food in advance through the app.
Mobile Order Option in My Disney Experience App
Since its launch, we’ve seen the Mobile Order program expand to more dining locations within the four theme parks, and a very short lived couple of days for the Contemporary Resort’s Contempo Cafe. Now, it seems Mobile Order is giving Resort Counter Service options another go as it has expanded once again to include Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. [Read more…]
Hello… and BOO!! Or perhaps I should I say Trick or Treat?! Because we’re about to take a look at some seriously spooky snacks coming to Walt Disney World for Halloween!
Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom
Like last year, some of these treats will be available all day for Magic Kingdom guests, while some will be exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party… at first! Stay tuned throughout the post, because though some snacks will make their debut at the Party, a few will be available to all Magic Kingdom visitors later in the season!
And if this all seems a little too soon… it’s not. Because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off on August 17th… tomorrow night!!
Even if you aren’t attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, all guests in Magic Kingdom are able to enjoy the park’s festive decorations, and several snacks, to boot! You’ll see some familiar treats among the offerings. [Read more…]
The Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Nighttime Spectacular is returning to Hollywood Studios in November for the holiday season, as part of the park’s festive Flurry of Fun!
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
Along with this festive projection and fireworks show comes the return once more of the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party, pairing a reserved viewing area for the spectacular with holiday-themed food and beverages.
Food stations will offer holiday sweets and snacks such as warm cheese fondue with pretzel bread, and classic Yule Logs.
Yule Log ©Disney
Guests 21-and-over can enjoy beer, wine, and specialty cocktails like Gingerbread Martinis! Non-alcoholic specialty beverages will also be available. [Read more…]
Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort has been undergoing major refurbishments over the past year (plus a few months). And the Moderate Resort’s dining areas have been greatly impacted during the renovations. So we are especially excited to share new information regarding Caribbean Beach Resort dining options, starting with the announcement of Sebastian’s Bistro!
Sebastian’s Bistro Logo ©Disney
Yes! Sebastian’s Bistro will be an all-new dining location, taking the place of the Table Service restaurant that was formerly Shutters.
Sebastian from The Little Mermaid is a fitting inspiration, given the Caribbean feel and flavors that will be showcased in the waterfront restaurant. [Read more…]
Say you’re lounging poolside at arguably the best pool at Walt Disney World — Stormalong Bay at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts — and you’re craving a sweet frozen treat. We all know Beaches and Cream is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, but it can be downright impossible to get in there.
Thankfully Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill is serving up a super healthy, low-calorie frozen treat that, frankly, some of us need while on vacation (to balance out all the snacks!): Frozen Grapes!
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
This snack credit-eligible bite is $3.99, and you’ll find them advertised adjacent to the other healthy option here: Seasonal Sliced Fruit.
[Read more…]
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