food IS a theme park
Ahhh is there anything better than a stroll around Disney parks?
Epcot
Maybe a stroll around Disney parks while eating some candy! We love checking out the packaged treats available in different stores around Disney World and today we noticed some super cute new packaging on some classic treats at Mouse Gear in Epcot. We LOVE how cute the new packaging is and can’t wait for you to see it!
We totally dig the weird and over-the-top Disney food trends that pop into the parks.
Themed Candy Apples
While we’ve spotted MASSIVE sundaes, smoke-filled snacks, chocolate covered bacon, and more in Disney World, one underrated spot nestled in Disney Springs is usually ahead of the trend-setting game with their sweet (and sometimes even savory) treats. But, since trends don’t stick around forever, it might be time to say goodbye to some of the creative cotton candy flavors this candy shop has been spinning up.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine
kicked off today, and to say it’s been delicious is an understatement. And now, amongst all the food and wine, we’ve discovered BEER MARSHMALLOWS. Yes — you read that correctly. House-Made Beer Marshmallows!
House-Made Beer Marshmallows
And these aren’t just some delicious house-made marshmallows kickin’ it solo. Oh, no! They’re coated in milk chocolate and topped with a pretzel! Salty, sweet, and beer-y! But wait! That’s not all… [Read more…]
When we brought you to the grand opening of Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Confectionery on Pixar Pier earlier this year, one element of the colorful candy shop was missing: Bing Bong himself! So they draped a sheet over an elephant nose and it was really weird.
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff yet to be revealed Bing Bong Statue
But now the wait is (finally!) over! Bing Bong is in the building!
Wow.
We’ve just heard that Sweet Spells will be closing permanently later this month to make way for a Pixar merchandise location.
Quoi?!?
Sweet Spells in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Sweet Spells has served traditional Disney park snacks such as Mickey-shaped Krispy Treats, Cake Pops, Fudge, and more over the years. It’s one of the spots where you can see specialty Caramel Apples being decorated, and it added a line of Whoopie Pies unique to the location a couple of years ago.
We’re so excited to share with you a trip to Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom! It’s our next adventure that we’re bringing to you, via our new DFB YouTube Channel!
Main Street Confectionery
Main Street Confectionery is your one stop shopping spot for all things sweetly Disney when you’re in Walt Disney World! And with its location right on Main Street, it couldn’t be more convenient when the craving for a Caramel Apple or Cotton Candy Strikes!
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One of my very favorite things about my visit to the Tokyo Disney Resort was browsing the shops there. The packaged souvenir snacks were aplenty; shelves, shelves and more shelves filled with unique treats. I was totally obsessed with the adorable packaging. Another plus? There were plastic displays showing you exactly what was inside of that adorable packaging.
Plastic displays of candy “purses”
Even with the plastic displays though, I still had no idea what some of the things were! Below is a photo tour of some of the items I found adorable and interesting, and a few that were just plain bizarre.
Let’s start over at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel. There is a great little convenience store there that carries a wide variety of Disney themed food, snacks, drinks, candy, etc. Below are some of the adorable drinks that they had. The Snow White bottle is an apple & mango drink, the Tsum Tsum bottles are tea, and the Frozen ones are bottled water.
Disney Bottled Drinks
Various ice cream cups; each featuring a scene from a Disney movie.
Individual Ice Cream Cups
Packaged candy, including chocolate “surprise” eggs filled with a small Disney figurine.
Chocolate Surprise Eggs
I actually tried Mickey and Minnie “Potato” crackers below. They are sort of a cracker/potato chip hybrid. Each puffy piece is Mickey shaped!
Mickey & Minnie Potato Crackers
I love this little box of Mickey Milk. The only reason I know this is milk is because I asked a friend!
Mickey Milk
And how about this [Read more…]
Today, we’re headed to Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure to sample some seriously adorable eats!
Located on the recently re-imagined Buena Vista Street, Trolley Treats is a candy store featuring a show kitchen on the premises — a first for California Adventure. And the shop captures that nostalgic sweets shop vibe perfectly.
Trolley Treats Candy Sign
No matter how old you are, you’ll want a treat from Trolley Treats, complete with its custom Trolley Treats packaging!
I Heart the Vintage-Inspired Trolley Treats Logo!
And now, in addition to the delicious handmade marshmallows in a variety of amazing flavors, I’ve found another must have: Mickey Marshmallow Cones!
I just love finding treats that uniquely represent Disney, you know? And when I spied what looked like Mickey Mouse ice cream cones in the display case, I knew I had to take a closer look. And taste, actually!
The sweets masquerading as hand-dipped frozen treats turned out to be made of marshmallow!
Marshmallow Cones in the Case
I saw these on an initial visit to Trolley Treats on my last Disneyland vacation, and HAD to go back to actually try one!
As we’ve mentioned here before, one of Trolley Treats’ signature sweets are gourmet marshmallows, made right in the shop’s show kitchen. So I’m thinking these are [Read more…]
The candy kitchen windows are one of my favorite places to hang out. On every single Disney trip, whether it be to Disney California Adventure, Disneyland, or even just a stroll through Downtown Disney passing by Marceline’s I HAVE to peek in the window and see what the candy makers are up to.
Candy Palace in Disneyland
On a recent trip to Disneyland, I passed by Candy Palace on Main Street and noticed some adorable candy makers having way too much fun making English Toffee.
English Toffee Making at Candy Palace
The process is a three person job. It all starts with a little rectangular piece of toffee.
English Toffee Grab
Next, it’s dipped in to a bath of melted milk chocolate.
Chocolate Bath
After it has a perfect coating of milk chocolate, the toffee is rolled in chopped almonds.
Almond Time!
And for the grand finale, 12 ounces of English Toffee are
Recently, I got an email from Jason Liebig of CollectingCandy.com. The name of his blog was enough to pique my interest right there, but when I realized that this was the same guy who collects those awesome vintage Disney Wonder Bread Pennant Stickers, I couldn’t wait to see what he had to share with us now!
So here’s the deal: Jason’s putting together a collection of v. cool Disneyland and Walt Disney World souvenir candy wrappers and boxes.
Disney Vintage Candy Wrapper Collection. Photo Courtesy of CollectingCandy.com
Many of his pictures brought back memories of family trips to Disney World and Disneyland growing up, and it’s cool to see how the design (and partnerships) have changed throughout the years!
Disney Licensed Gobstoppers Circa 1990s. Photo Courtesy of CollectingCandy.com
He’s got some great photos of seasonal and celebration wrappers and boxes, too — including this Disneyland popcorn container from America’s bicentennial.
Disneyland Popcorn Container Celebrating America's Bicentennial Circa 1976. Photo Courtesy of CollectingCandy.com
And Jason’s looking for YOUR help! Do you have any photos of Disney candy wrappers, food boxes, or even merchandise bags? Head over to Jason’s blog to see [Read more…]
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