food IS a theme park
It’s finally upon us — Star Wars Day!
Look! It’s the Millennium Falcon!
All across the galaxy, fans are celebrating May the 4th in spectacular fashion! At Disney World, guests have flocked to Batuu to ride Rise of the Resistance, pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, enjoy some out-of-this-world eats, and take some great photos. And Disney knows how much we want to celebrate, so they’re offering some limited-time treats!
We won’t lie — we love playing with our food. And we love coming up with food hacks to take a snack up a level or to create something entirely new!
The most controversial milk in the galaxy!
We’ve already played around with a cool Dole Whip hack, as well as mixed Churros with Coconut Dole Whip (hello, YUM!). We even hacked a Valentine’s Day treat to turn it into something even more epic. But today, we’re turning to that most controversial of snacks — the Blue Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
It’s Earth Month!
Ready to Go to Animal Kingdom?!
All throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there are special, NEW treats, experiences, and more coming this month in celebration of Earth Day. Earlier today we got to try a new drink that basically tasted like we were sipping on cotton candy in liquid form and we got to try another cotton-candy topped creation. But, now, it’s time for ANOTHER new drink, with a very colorful look!
Disney World is a magical place to go on a vacay!
Enchanted Rose
But have you ever explored the spell-binding lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa themed after Disney’s Beauty and the Beast? It’s called Enchanted Rose, and the space itself is very enchanting!
Starbucks recently debuted a new Guava Passionfruit drink — and we had to give this pretty pink drink a try!
Starbucks in Disney Springs
While walking around Disney Springs, sometimes we need a cool beverage to keep us refreshed. And we’ve tried all kinds of fun, summery drinks at Starbucks, like the Campfire Cold Brew and Picnic Punch!
On a hot day at Animal Kingdom, we’ll never turn down the chance to cool off at the local watering hole!
Animal Kingdom’s Dawa Bar
In this case, that watering hole is our ol’ favorite Dawa Bar in the Africa section of the park, and we’re heading there to check out a new, delicious seasonal concoction. After tasting the new Bugs n’ Grubs Cupcake nearby, we were ready for something to wash it down!
Ahhh, the infamous Beverly soda. You know the one — it’s the bitter soda from Italy that’s located in Club Cool in Epcot’s Future World at Walt Disney World. The one you trick your friends into drinking as you photograph their reactions for posterity. Yeah, that Beverly.
Club Cool Flavors in Epcot
Beverly used to be found only in Epcot’s Future World, but when the Coca-Cola Store Orlando opened in Disney Springs a few years ago, they brought the Beverly with them. [Read more…]
For our “happy hour Friday” post, we’re happy to welcome back Chef BigFatPanda with a new seasonal drink recipe inspired by a great event — Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
Chef’s DIY Disney column here on the Disney Food Blog treats us to step-by-step directions to make at-home recipes that remind us of our favorite Disney destinations. His latest beverage continues a series of unique magical drinks.
Clearly this one will remind you of the holiday season! With cinnamon, ginger, and coffee flavors, I wonder if this might even taste great as a warm drink! Reminds me of a fun drink I once had at the Dawa bar during a cold, rainy, holiday season!
Kahlua, Schnapps and Vodka
Chef says, “This is a strong one with all the flavor and spice of the season! I might consider some whip cream and perhaps a candy cane hanging off the glass to dress it up in the future.”
Over ice:
1.5 oz Kahlua
1 oz of Cinnamon Schnapps
1 oz of Ginger Vodka
2.5 oz of Milk (lowfat is fine)
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Drink
Merry Tipsy Christmas! Let me know what you think!
Watch for more Magical Drinks from Chef BigFatPanda here on the Disney Food Blog! You can also find the chef on twitter at @DisneyWorlds and at @ChefBigFatPanda
Don’t forget to check out Chef BigFatPanda’s column posts right here!
Every once in a while I like to take a look at a favorite secret spot, and today — in honor of Friday Happy Hour — we’re headed to Tune In Lounge.
This super-friendly lounge is tucked between 50’s Prime Time Cafe and Hollywood and Vine Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Disney World.
While it shares its main seating area — Dad’s Living Room(s) — with the waiting area for 50’s Prime Time Cafe (con!), it has all kinds of kitschy-fabulous decor that will either remind you of your growing-up-years or your favorite episodes from early Nick at Nite (pro!).
One of Dad's Living Rooms
I can highly recommend getting there early — around 11am — and taking a look around the place. With several seating areas and “living rooms” to choose from, you’ll be able to take in [Read more…]
It’s been almost nine months since the last “curtain” on the Adventurer’s Club in Disney World’s Downtown Disney, and I figured some of us might be in withdrawal.
Radio-a-thon at Adventurer’s Club in Disney World
Kungalooshes are few and far between these days (they pop up from time to time in Disney World, and you can get them at Trader Sam’s in Disneyland), but when it’s late…and you’re lonely…you can always mix up a pitcher at home.
Well, it doesn’t HAVE to be late…and you don’t HAVE to be lonely…:
1 cup Daily’s Strawberry Daiquiri Mix
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum
1/4 cup blackberry brandy
Toss it in a blender with enough ice to make it slushy, or serve over ice.
Kungaloosh
1 1/4 ounce vodka
1 1/4 ounce Malibu Rum
3/4 ounce Midori (melon liqueur)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 splash cranberry juice
Mix well.
Kungaloosh Old Style from Trader Sam’s in Disneyland
These recipes are from All Ears Net. The Frozen version is the recipe used from about the year 2000 forward. (It’s certainly the one I remember.) And the on-the-rocks version is the recipe used in the 90s.
Kungaloosh!
What are your favorite Adventurer’s Club memories??
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