food IS a theme park
We spotted TONS of new merch in Hollywood Studios this week. From MORE adorable phone cases (you can check out the awesome Kitchen Kabaret phone case we found in Disney Springs here!) to Disney art direct from the WonderGround Gallery, we’ve rounded it all up for you!
New Merchandise in Hollywood Studios
First up, the newest addition to your Disney mug collection (because can you ever have too many? ????). We found this SUPER CUTE Dumbo mug!
locations in Walt Disney World and Disneyland have two returning cupcakes, and for one, the cupcake wizards of Sprinkles have found inspiration in the most important meal of the day! This isn’t the first time breakfast flavors have found their way onto (and into!) a Sprinkles Cupcake. Back in January the bakery offered four cereal cupcake options! (See our post about the cereal cupcakes here!)
Sprinkles in Disney Springs
But this first returning flavor is a little more subtle. It’s the Stuffed French Toast Cupcake featuring a raspberry-filled yellow cake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting dusted with cinnamon sugar! [Read more…]
Just a few days ago we let you in on the newest undead mug gracing the shelves of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland (click here to read all about it!), and now our Insta-pal @mugs_of_disney has given us a detailed look at the latest Shrunken Head Zombie Mug — available now at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Walt Disney World!
Trader Sam’s Zombie Mug
This is a delightfully gory design, with stitched eyes and mouth, lots of hairy-looking marks on the face, and decorative piercings on the front and back. [Read more…]
Walt Disney World
guests looking to pick up the adorable and festive Mickey Sipper last week were disappointed to discover that it was sold out at locations in Magic Kingdom. If you recall, this expressive vessel arrived on the scene to celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday back in November, and it stuck around for the celebration into the new year!
Mickey Birthday Souvenir Sipper
Now we’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good: the Mickey Sipper is back! [Read more…]
in the Canada Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World is a signature dining spot for lunch and dinner.
It’s tucked low in the side of the pavilion, and entering this popular restaurant is like stepping into an elegant wine cave cellar.
We’ve dined at Le Cellier many times, starting back before the Disney Dining Plan even existed, and then when it was still a one-credit meal for both lunch and dinner. That changed in 2012, when dinner became a signature dining experience requiring two Disney Dining Plan table service credits. Then, in 2013, lunch at Le Cellier also went signature, and lots of readers wanted to know if it was still worth a visit.
The short answer is yes… if you can spare the credits or bite the budget bullet out of pocket. Le Cellier crafts high-quality meals with thoughtful components and incorporates Canadian ingredients in subtle ways.
But I’m always re-trying old favorites to ensure that DFB can still endorse them, so I journeyed back to the Great White North to confirm Le Cellier’s place among the great restaurants of Walt Disney World.
Le Cellier Steakhouse
The dining room at Le Cellier creates a distinctive dining atmosphere — and it’s one that I love. [Read more…]
It’s time to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and what better way to do that than with some Italian comfort food and good drinks? At Disney Springs, Maria and Enzo have your back with special menu items this week.
Maria & Enzo’s Main Dining Room
At Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, enjoy their Love at First Bite menu of imported Italian meats and cheeses, oysters, New York strip steak, and roasted vegetable lasagna! [Read more…]
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Walt Disney World, including lots of options in Disney Springs. But if you or your beloved enjoy fine wine and fine dining — and combinations thereof! — consider making an Advance Dining Reservation to savor the special menu at Wine Bar George!
Wine Bar George
This master sommelier-helmed spot offers an elegant dining experience, and the Valentine’s Day menu — available from February 14-16 — is a special chance to try eclectic food, specially curated wines, and lots more. [Read more…]
When you decide to purchase the Disney Dining Plan (or if you snag it during the yearly Free Dining offer!), you want to make sure you maximize your dining credits at every opportunity. With so many one-credit table service restaurants from which to choose, it can be tough to know where to go in order to get the best value for your credits. That’s where the DFB comes in.
, located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, recently changed its menu, and now there’s a lunch and dinner item that makes this table service spot the biggest bang for your DDP buck! So if you’re a fan of a 20-oz. Bone-In Black Angus Rib-Eye, prepare to be the master of the DDP! On top of the $55 steak, add a $14 Lapu-Lapu and a dessert selection (up to $9), and you’ve got a $78 value for your table service credit!
Carnevale
is a traditional winter festival that is Venice, Italy’s, equivalent of Mardi Gras, and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante is bringing the party to Disney Springs!
Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
The Carnevale celebration will take place at the restaurant from February 22 through March 5. [Read more…]
Construction continues in earnest in Disney Springs’ West Side
, where we’re eagerly awaiting the completion of the NBA Experience and Jaleo — with its quick service appendage Pepe. There’s been a lot of progress on both — including glorious copper-colored roofing at Jaleo!
Jaleo Construction
How amazing is this roof design? The color seems to mimic Spanish roof tiles (concept art seemed to indicate a much more yellow/gold roof, so we’ll keep an eye on this), while the layers create visual interest.
Jaleo Construction
Large lettering will spell J-A-L-E-O on windows spanning the entire building, and those seem to be up and completed! [Read more…]
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