food IS a theme park
As you may know, we’re halfway to the holidays! Not too long from now, the Disney parks will be covered in (fake) snow and ornaments will be everywhere!
Holiday projections on Cinderella Castle
But for now, we’ve got some great news for anyone craving some Christmas spirit!
One of Disney’s Animal Kingdom seasonal snack Kiosks, The Smiling Crocodile, is back! This spot is known for wacky treats like the delicious Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnuts and the surface-of-the-sun hot Pulled Pork Tamales, and serves up Mexican-inspired cuisine!
The Smiling Crocodile
For the past year, this snack spot has been closed, but on July 11th it reopened with an updated menu! So, we stopped by to check it out!
Lamplight Lounge in Disney’s California Adventure has had some big changes lately! From reopening after a year of being closed to offering a new Boardwalk Dining option, there’s so much going on at this spot!
Lamplight Lounge
Recently, Disney announced that Lamplight Lounge will now be offering a new brunch experience! So, of course, we had to go check it out and give you a first look!
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure serves up sweet treats that are perfect for beating the heat! Located on the Buena Vista Street section of Disney California Adventure, it’s a great spot to cool down and enjoy an ice cream sundae!
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Clarabelle’s officially reopened on July 8th and we stopped by to get the scoop (pun intended)! In the past, we’ve loved dishes like the Oswald Sundae and the “Whole Herd” Ice Cream Bar, so we’re excited to be back!
Lamplight Lounge is a laid-back, Pixar-themed spot with a great view of Disney’s California Adventure Park and great eats! We absolutely love the lobster nachos, great drinks, and the amazing atmosphere of this waterfront spot!
The entrance for Lamplight Lounge’s new Boardwalk Dining Experience
Formerly known as Ariel’s Grotto, the Lamplight Lounge has gotten some major upgrades in the past few years! With all sorts of details and a fun secret menu, this has become one of our favorite spots to dine in California Adventure! Recently, we stopped by Lamplight Lounge to try out their new walk-up Boardwalk Dining Experience! Spoiler alert: it’s amazing! So, without further ado, let’s check it out!
The Polite Pig in Disney Springs is a spot that serves up delicious barbecue and an excellent selection of drinks, including a wide array of Bourbons and Rye Whiskeys! In past years, restaurants at Disney Springs like Polite Pig have participated in the Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, an event featuring dishes that highlight ingredients from the Sunshine State!
The Polite Pig at Disney Springs
This year, Flavors of Florida is back at Disney Springs from July 6th to August 12th! So, of course, we tried everything Polite Pig was offering for this event! We tried a key lime pie donut, GATOR, and more in Disney Springs. And now, it’s time to explore the Polite Pig offerings!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT!
EPCOT Entrance
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!
If you know anything about Florida, then you’ll know there is a history between citrus fruits, like oranges, that play right into the state’s entertainment, food offerings, and more!
Amorette’s
And, that’s why Disney World has its own special connection with the Florida Citrus Commission, who helped bring the ever-famous Orange Bird to life in the parks. So, it’s no surprise that Disney Springs is going all out for the Flavors of Florida event with a Key lime milkshake, Key lime donut, watermelon Dole Whip, Key lime cookies, Orange Blossom Cupcake, and more! Of course, we couldn’t resist heading back for another taste of the ongoing event…but, this treat wasn’t what we expected!
While many Disney World staples are reopening and returning around the parks, there are still a few things that remain a mystery!
Cinderella Castle
We know that Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness is reopening, but we still haven’t heard anything about the beloved Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. There’s no word on if or when FastPass+ is coming back, and we’re still unsure if parades are returning, as it’s looking like cavalcades are here to stay for a while. One of the big things Disney hasn’t brought back yet is the Disney Dining Plan, but recently they announced that it WILL be returning! So, we wanted to remind you of a change to the plan that happened RIGHT before the closures that you may have forgotten about!
Fourth of July weekend is still going strong in the parks as head to the parks to continue our celebrations in Disney World!
VERY patriotic
And, while the holiday brought us themed tarts and cupcakes, chili cheese dogs, and even reopened dining locations, there’s something else new swirling up in the World Showcase today!
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