food IS a theme park
Refreshment Port at EPCOT, near the Canada Pavilion, has been closed for refurbishment for a while now — but we didn’t know why.
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Well, we officially do know why now, as it was just revealed that Refreshment Port will reopen as La Poutinerie!
Epic Universe just released new snacks, and they’re a cuteness overload!
Soft Pretzel
Super Nintendo World has two new pretzels that made us go bananas. Plus, Isle of Berk has a new mac & cheese cone fit for a viking. Are any of these new snacks worth a try on your next visit to the park? Let’s dig in and find out!
Norway doesn’t get nearly enough credit as a snack destination in EPCOT.
Kringla Bakeri og Cafe in the Norway Pavilion
Sure, everyone knows about the School Bread and the Lefse, but tucked inside Kringla Bakeri og Cafe is a chocolate chip cookie that honestly might be one of the sleeper hits of the entire World Showcase. We grabbed the Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie for $6.49, and we have some thoughts.
Starbucks just released new drinks that we had to try! Obviously, we headed to Magic Kingdom‘s Main Street Bakery, because coffee tastes better when walking down Main Street, U.S.A.
Iced Mango Cream Matcha
These two new Starbucks drinks are available nationwide, so you can grab them at your neighborhood Starbucks, too. Spoiler alert – this purple coffee could change your life, too!
A visit to Singapore could lead you to some incredible eats!
Singapore eats!
We recently traveled out to Singapore to sail with the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship — the Disney Adventure –, and we were fortunate enough to do a little bit of exploring (and dining) on the mainland before setting sail. As such, we’re taking you on a little culinary tour of some of the notable dishes we tried in Singapore!
When it comes to Disney World’s theme parks, there’s arguably none better known for its dining than EPCOT. From the cross-cultural restaurants of the World Showcase to the park’s annual International Food & Wine Festival, cuisine is arguably its calling card.
Galaxy Spritz
However, from our experience, the hardest reservation to get in the park isn’t at a restaurant set in one of World Showcase’s eleven themed international pavilions. In fact, it’s not set on Earth at all.
When it comes to eating around Disney World, you’re likely thinking about all the Disney-specific snacks you want to grab. That’s great, don’t get us wrong, as they are unique to the resort, but if you’re traveling for a longer trip, you may find yourself looking for something more generic that reminds you of home a little more.
There’s never a bad time for ice cream!
We know, you may be sitting there going, “What?! No, I’ll never get tired of the Disney food, that’s a big reason why I’m going!” We 100% get that, but take it from us — we’re in the parks EVERY day, and our team members who don’t live locally travel in pretty often, and they’ll tell you firsthand that if your trip is 5+ days, you’ll eventually be craving something normal. One of the best places to head for a generic sweet treat in Disney Springs is none other than Häagen-Dazs, even though this spot is often overlooked!
We’ve been spending Spring Break at Disney World, and yep, things have been PRETTY busy in the parks. But that’s our job, and we do it for you, so we can keep you updated on any new food and drinks that might arrive in Disney World.
Dynamite Roll at Kona Cafe
Now, this week, we came across a new DELICIOUS flatbread, some brand new menu items at a seriously underrated Disney World hotel restaurant, an interesting new shake, and more. However, there are even more big Disney World restaurant menu changes we need to tell you about, so let’s get to it.
Disney World’s Yacht Club Resort is home to so many different nautical-themed restaurants that we frequent.
Prime Rib Sliders at Crew’s Cup Lounge
We were so sad when Disney closed one of our favorites, the Crew’s Cup Lounge, back in February, but Disney quietly announced the reopening date!
When it comes to great dining, we once might have suggested that you don’t miss Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. Of course, that was back before it was a pre-fixe menu for both lunch and dinner (and we really miss what lunch used to be like there).
Dessert at Be Our Guest
Now, we’re not as much fans of this restaurant as we once were, although if you want to see inside Beast’s castle, you HAVE to dine here. The truth is, we haven’t always felt like the high cost of the meal is worth the experience to do that. Well, we recently revisited Be Our Guest Restaurant to see if our minds could be changed. So let’s find out!
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