food IS a theme park
Hello, DFB Friends!
Anna
We spent a rainy day at EPCOT, checking on construction progress, looking out for new merch and snacks, and seeing what lines and crowds were like! And we have some updates, so are you ready? Here we go!
Throughout 2020 and even some of 2021, a lot of Disney news was about park closures, and updates on restaurants and resorts that have remained closed or have delayed their re-openings.
France Pavilion Expansion
But, this week, the Disney news was a bit different. Instead of looking at the past or things that are closed, we got TONS of sneak peeks and info about things that will be OPENING in the future. Want to see the rooms at the Star Wars hotel? How about a look at Tom Holland’s role in the upcoming Avengers Campus? Or a walk inside the new Ratatouille area? We’ve got all that and more!
In the winter, it’s natural to lean towards warm eats and drinks.
Vivoli il Gelato
That’s why a staple for this time of year is hot chocolate! And, while hot and cold aren’t usually put together for delicious treats, a new dish at Vivoli il Gelato combines these two opposites!
Love gelato? Well, soon there will be a brand new spot for you to sample all kinds of gelato flavors in EPCOT.
Italy Pavilion
Back in 2019, a NEW gelato cart was announced for EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. In 2020, we saw a building permit that might point to the cart’s construction and a possible name and we got a peek from the sky at its construction. But recently we got a look at the new gelato kiosk in person!
If you head to the West Side of Disney Springs, you’ll find Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
And the spot is ready for you with a new treat for the New Year! They’ve announced a limited time gelato creation, so let’s chat about the new Apple Pie Sundae! [Read more…]
Thank GOODNESS we have separate stomachs dedicated to dessert.
Vivoli il Gelato
Okay, maybe we don’t, but we’re just gonna tell ourselves that we do. We’ve been checking out the latest sweets like treats at Jock Lindsay’s Holiday Bar and Double-stuffed Oreo Cupcakes, and now we’re back at Disney Springs for more tasty treats!
We found some FUN construction news today!
New Gelato Cart Flavors ©Disney
You might remember that Disney announced a NEW Gelato Cart coming to the Italy Pavilion last year. Yes, there already IS a gelato stand (Gelati), but the new one is set to replace. Now, we might have a clue as to WHEN that will be and WHAT it will be called!
Whether filled with pulled pork or shaped like Mickey, our love for doughnuts knows no bounds!
Vivoli il Gelato
On our endless hunt for new deep-fried treats in Disney World, one surefire way to make us fully OBSESSED is by filling doughnuts with gelato, and there’s one sweet shop in Disney Springs making dessert dreams come true!
One of our favorite places to get a delicious frozen dessert is Vivoli il Gelato.
Vivoli il Gelato
Vivoli makes authentic Italian gelato, but they are also known for a very special treat…bombolato!
We’re always excited to get new recipes from Disney restaurants, and this one is gelato fun!
D-Luxe Burger sign
Disney Springs’ D-Luxe Burger released the recipe for their S’mores Gelato Shake, and we cannot wait to make this delicious shake it at home! [Read more…]
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