food IS a theme park
Are you attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year?
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
If so, it’s time to get ready for SNOW on Main Street, U.S.A…
Main Street Magic Kingdom
One word: PIZZA!
Two more: VIA NAPOLI!!
Okay, so we’re having more than “just pizza” at Via Napoli today (even though it still easily takes the top spot on our Best Pizza in Disney World list by a mile). We’ll also be trying some soups, pasta… and maybe even a little vino while we’re at it.
No matter what I order, though, I look forward to my Advance Dining Reservation for Via Napoli — tucked in the back of Epcot’s Italy Pavilion — on every Disney World trip without fail (especially when my husband’s with me — this is a MUST for him). Not only does it serve up the Best Pizza in all of Disney World, but it also earns gold stars in my book for a pretty rare accolade from me: it is consistently good food.
Via Napoli Window
We love sharing with you all of the fun merch that Disney comes up with to usher in the holiday season!
We’ll have a whole series of gift guides to help you find just the right thing for every person on your holiday gift list this year.
Today, we’re kicking off with a fantastic collection of retro-inspired serving pieces to make your trim-a-tree party the best yet! If you like what you see, just click on the links and head over to DisneyStore.com to purchase!
While you’re there, you can take advantage of their Friends and Family Sale, going on today through Sunday, November 8. Purchase at least one eligible item, enter code DISNEYPAL, and receive 25% off of your entire order!
And don’t forget — when you spend $75 or more, shipping is FREE with code SHIPMAGIC!
Let’s take a look at a few of our favorites…
Disney is on to something with their continued emphasis on retro designs. The Large Holiday Tray brings together characters you just know would hit it off — Mickey, Minnie, and Tink! Captured in muted colors and mid-century detail, this tray is sure to remind you that The Holidays are Swell! [Read more…]
RIP, Pork Shank…
We’ve been hearing rumors about this for a while, and it has finally to pass — the Pork Shank is no more.
Gaston’s Tavern opened in late 2012 as part of the New Fantasyland expansion in Magic Kingdom, featuring a variety of snacks and beverages. Headliner items on the menu — which, until now, has remained basically unchanged since the opening — include LeFou’s Brew (the Tavern’s own signature beverage) and Warm Cinnamon Rolls (noteworthy since they are no longer served at Main Street Bakery).
The one non-snack item on the list, though, might be the one that gained the biggest reputation from the get-go: the Pork Shank. This huge serving of meat-on-bone drew immediate comparisons to the iconic Jumbo Turkey Leg. Unlike the Turkey Legs, though, which have a home in every park, Gaston’s Tavern was the only place where you could consistently find a Pork Shank (aside from being served for a stint at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner in Hollywood Studios), and ultimately it drew a dedicated fan base of its very own.
Pork Shank
The Pork Shank has recently been removed from the menu at Gaston’s Tavern. Below is a screenshot of the current menu from the Walt Disney World website. [Read more…]
Tis the season to be merry with a trip to Walt Disney World! And Disney Food Blog is starting off the holiday season with the Grand Launch of the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2015 e-Book!
We’ve been busy updating all the latest holiday tips and brand new info you NEED to know before you hit the parks and resorts this November, December, and January! (Yep — we cover EVERYTHING in this one — not just food!) With over 330 pages of detailed information, over 300 color photos, and multiple bonus extras, it WILL save you time and money during the busiest season in Walt Disney World! And it’s here just in time!
And since we want you to save some cash right NOW, we have a steep discount for DFB readers (as always!). Get the brand new guide today for 20% off the regular purchase price for a limited time! How? Use code PEPPERMINT at the check-out!
The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2015 e-Book
features over 330 pages of all the info you need to know before you head to Walt Disney World for the holiday season, including NEW events and holiday happenings, over 300 photos, and an informative FAQ section. It includes:
You’re probably paying a lot of money for your Disney holiday vacation…and we’re here to make sure you get the biggest bang for your buck! And with the holiday season already here, the time is now!
Holiday Guide Sample Pages
Booking early for holiday events and dining is critical, and our exclusive [Read more…]
Welcome back to the Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort!
The last time we paid a visit to Contempo, we checked out a line-up of five new desserts that had hit the almost-famous Contempo Cafe bakery case. At the time, these included the Strawberry Blondie Banana Split, the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich, the Cream Horn, the Swirl Cone Cupcake, and the Peanut Butter Pie.
Yes, that fabulous Peanut Butter Pie is still there (confession: my main motivation for stopping by more recently was to make sure that it indeed was)! In fact, the only one of the five that hasn’t remained on a longer-term basis is the Swirl Cone Cupcake. Of course, that’s not altogether unexpected, seeing as Contempo Cafe has a great reputation for changing up cupcakes quite often. Which is exactly why it’s fun to stop by… you never know what you might find.
This time, my search resulted in finding the Boston Cream Cupcake.
Boston Cream Cupcake
Taking inspiration from the famous Boston Cream Pie (which, in actuality, is a cake as opposed to a traditional pie), this yellow cupcake has a pastry cream filling and is topped with chocolate buttercream icing. The garnish is a chocolate ganache, with an added touch of white and dark chocolate swirls as a bit of decoration. [Read more…]
Welcome to Wine Country!
Alfresco Tasting Terrace Menu
Nestled above Wine Country Trattoria is the Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure. This little haven for wine lovers and Disney fans alike is #OnTheList this week! [Read more…]
Sure, Eating and Drinking Around the World is a MUST DO at the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. But don’t forget to save time for the shopping too!
Of course, there’s a TON of Festival Merch available this year — just like always.
But I mostly wanted to share with you the really special stuff that’s available to mark this year’s milestone 20th Anniversary.
Let’s take a look!
Whether you’d like to wear your souvenir or eat and drink off of it, you’ll find just the right piece to take home with you.
Grey, long-sleeved T-Shirts bear the main logo of the 2015 20th Anniversary Festival.
Long Sleeved Festival T-Shirt
We found a slightly different version in a short-sleeved, burgundy model as well. [Read more…]
Well, here’s a new one for ya… how about starting your day UNDER THE STARS at Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant?
Yep, the perpetual evening setting of Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant is now the latest breakfast stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This long-time, well-loved lunch and dinner spot is now offering a limited-run meal: guests can give breakfast a try at Sci-Fi Dine-In, currently available for booking from now until January 23, 2016 with seatings from 8:00 – 10:15 am. [EDITOR’S UDPATE: Please note that the trial run of breakfast at Sci-Fi Restaurant has ended, and at this point the option has not been renewed.]
Of course, this isn’t Sci-Fi’s first time serving up the most important meal of the day. For the past two years, it has played host to the Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast, a character meal held in conjunction with Star Wars Weekends. But Darth Vader and his Dark Side cronies stayed in a galaxy far, far away this go ‘round. The current breakfast offering is a non-character meal featuring pre-fixe selections.
Are you ready to check it out?
Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant
Then, here we go! [Read more…]
We are back with Episode 25 of the DFB Podcast and it’s time to talk about dining with kids at Disney World and Disneyland!
What’s It About?
In this episode AJ and Brad talk kids! We’re pretty sure we’re going to have about seven thousand podcasts about dining with your kids in the parks and resorts, but here’s our first crack at it…and it’s a doozy!
Dive in and listen as the hosts discuss licking or not licking the mashed potato spoon at buffets, why you want to go to Coral Reef with your kids, how to make sure you have the best character meal experience you possibly can, and more in Episode 25 of the DFB Podcast!
FYI — be prepared for explicit language!! Brad says H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks in this episode!! It’s getting crazy up in here!
Listen right now at DFBPodcast.com, or subscribe via iTunes, RSS, or Stitcher!
Kids’ Chicken Fingers Meal — on a frisbee!
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