food IS a theme park
Although the Disney World theme parks have not yet have a set timeline for reopening, Disney Springs will start to open its third-party stores and restaurants on May 20th.
Disney Springs
Along with STK Orlando and Wine Bar George, there’s another eatery opening up to guests the first day Disney Springs re-opens.
Feast your eyes on THIS…
Ruby Cacao Raspberry Pistachio Sundae ©Disney Springs | Haagen Dazs
You’re looking at the Ruby Cacao Raspberry Pistachio Sundae, which you can currently find for a limited time at Haagen-Dazs in Disney Springs! But it’s not the only Ruby Cacao treat on the menu these days… [Read more…]
TODAY — May 14, 2019 — is Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs in Disney Springs!
@DisneySprings Twitter
According to the tweet by @DisneySprings, you should arrive from 4:00 – 8:00 PM today to get your free cone. [Read more…]
The theme at Disney Springs right now is Beat the Heat. In the dog days of summer we certainly agree!
We scoured Disney World’s shopping and dining district and found what’s new so you know where to stop the next time you’re at Disney Springs for a cool drink, snack, meal, or air conditioned retail therapy!
Beating the Heat in Disney Springs
ALOHA from Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! THAT is where the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration is running now through September 4th.
©Disney
The event — sponsored by Dole Packaged Foods, features over a dozen special menu items found at various Downtown Disney restaurants. These tastes of the islands will be accompanied by regular weekly appearances of the Polynesian performers of Tupua. Beginning July 1st, Tupua will help set the scene on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage with song, dance, and color. Moving forward, Tupua will appear on Friday evenings through the run of the event.
We mentioned a “taste of the islands,” too, though, didn’t we? Find a Hawaiian BBQ Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich. Or stop by ESPN Zone for Hawaiian Pork Sliders, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, or a Summer Mojito.
For this round of “What’s New,” we’ve got food news (and menu changes galore) from every single Disney World park… and beyond! So settle, in, make yourselves comfy, and join us to see What’s New!
We’ll start with the fact that Dole Whip (with or without rum, y’all) can now be found at Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Animal Kingdom’s Africa! (Yep; we’ve had confirmation from Dole that it IS indeed authentic Dole Whip Pineapple Soft Serve.)
Tamu Tamu Refreshments
Pineapple Soft-serve (Dole Whip!) menu
But we don’t want to miss the chance to mention that Tamu Tamu has also brought back some old favorites with a recent menu refresh: The Slow-cooked Pulled Beef Sandwich is back (hooray!), along with the return of the Quinoa Salad. The Roasted Chicken Salad and gorgeous Fresh Fruit Salad made the cut from the previous menu.
Tamu Tamu Menu
Inside the pulled beef sandwich
Quinoa Salad
And I’m very happy to say that the Fresh Fruit Bowl is back in time for summer!
Fruit Bowl Salad
The Fruit Salad has returned to Bradley Falls, too.
Bradley Falls menu
Remember, Bradley Falls operates seasonally, so if it’s closed during your visit, it’s good to know you can head over to Tamu Tamu for a Fresh Fruit Bowl.
Have you seen (or heard?!) this awesome Musical Tumbler found at various food locations throughout Animal Kingdom? Get the full scoop here!
Musical Tumbler
Musical Tumbler
The Royal Anandapur Tea Company is a perfect spot to grab a cup of hot tea (assorted varieties available) or coffee. However, they’re currently offering some flavored Iced Teas in light of the warmer temps.
Royal Anandapur Tea Company Menu
Though not food-related, I’d like to offer this next picture as a small tribute. Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade wrapped up its nearly 13-year run as Animal Kingdom makes way for all sorts of new adventures. I don’t think I’m speaking solely for myself when I say this unique, beautiful and fun parade will be missed.
Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
has added one more option to its gourmet hot dog selection: the BLT Hot Dog joins the Coney Island Dog and the Philly Cheese Steak Dog.
Lunching Pad Menu
Now, here’s something you don’t see everyday… this next bit is not a new item, but rather a new [Read more…]
Welcome to a week of great Disney food news!
Harambe Nights begins June 7th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Check out our sneak peek!
Kachumbari Salad at Harambe Nights
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival also headlined this week’s news from Disney! You’ll want to check out the details that we’ve gathered thus far. The countdown is on!
We were also happy to see that Wetzel’s Pretzels and Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream re-opened in Downtown Disney. Plus, we have a photo tour of the NEW Starbucks at Downtown Disney West Side!
Check out these news items and more by clicking on the links below!
Of course, there’s more! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including restaurant closures, and more!
If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!
Pancakes! Today, we’re sharing two homemade pancake creations. Of course, Mickey Mouse is featured on these breakfast items. Yum.
Our Facebook Friend Christina sent us these “Mickey Mouse pancakes!! Made at home with my Mickey Mouse pancake pan!!”
Homemade Mickey Mouse Pancakes
Breakfast for dinner — Disney-style! Kellie-Sue, Facebook Friend, sent us this pancake picture:
Homemade Mickey Pancake
Thanks for sharing your Mickey goodies with us!
We’ve got more snacks! The 2014 Edition of The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book is now available!
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R2D2 Candy!
Mickey Fix
displays R2D2 Raspberry Sour Candies in a cool droid container!
Walt Disney World for Grown Ups dines at Epcot’s Liberty Inn! Quick-service steak dinner, anyone?!!
Yesterland reviews Walt Disney World in 1972. Check out the vintage dining options, including Polynesian Village!
Disney Parks Blog highlights new sophisticated cocktails at Keys aboard the Disney Magic. Cheers!!
The Disney Blog features a massive homemade cake of Disneyland! Wow!
One Green Planet showcases vegan options at Disney parks.
Remember just last week when we took you to the new Starbucks in Downtown Disney’s Marketplace? Well, we’re back at Downtown Disney already to show you the new homes of Wetzel’s Pretzels and Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream!
New location of Wetzels Pretzels and Haagen Dazs
Only today we’re on the very end of West Side. We were excited to spot the signs indicating construction of this location a while ago, especially since Wetzel’s Pretzels and Haagen-Dazs aren’t strangers to Downtown Disney. Their previous location next to Bongos Cuban Café closed last October to make way for what will be the West Side Starbucks. (Wetzel’s Pretzels, meanwhile, has retained a small kiosk in the Marketplace.)
These cheerful walk-up shops are located right outside of Disney Quest (notice the blue wall behind) and across from Cirque du Soleil. For another point of orientation, you can see the House of Blues sign just across the way.
Wetzels Pretzels and Haagen Dazs
Aside from location, another key difference is [Read more…]
We’ve got updates this go ’round from several corners of Disney World, ranging from a few small menu changes to big construction projects. But we’re starting with something that is popping up all over no matter where in the World you are: Easter treats! Please join us for another trip to see What’s New!
From bunny ears to Easter Eggs, we’ve just got to give you a few glances at the Easter snacks popping (or hopping!) up absolutely everywhere around Disney World.
Main Street Confectionery Bakery Case
These particular goodies were spotted in the Main Street Confectionery, but similarly-themed sweets can be found through the Easter holiday at locations such as Big Top Treats, Sweet Spells, Goofy’s Candy Co. and the Candy Cauldron.
Easter treats
Easter treats
And you’ll find this White Chocolate Raspberry bunny-ear cupcake at Quick Service locations all over Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake
The Lemon Blueberry Cupcake at BoardWalk Bakery has received a spring holiday makeover, too!
Lemon Blueberry Cupcake
We can’t resist giving you one more look at one of the gorgeous chocolate eggs in the Annual Easter Egg Display at the Grand Floridian.
“Frozen” Egg
Back of “Frozen” Egg
These works of art will be on display through April 22nd, and they are worth a special trip to the Grand Floridian if you’re enjoying your Spring Break in Disney World. But if you can’t make it in person, you can check out the full display here.
Progress towards the future Disney Springs continues to move forward in Downtown Disney.
Downtown Disney Construction
Can you remember when the upcoming location for the West Side Starbucks was both a Wetzel’s Pretzels and a Haagen Dazs Ice Cream store?
West Side Starbucks Construction
Well, their new home is “In Progress,” too! The construction site for the new Wetzel’s Pretzels and Haagen Dazs location is [Read more…]
Time for another Disney World ice cream treat for National Ice Cream Month! While you can also get this one in your local grocery store, most likely, it can be found at several locations in Disney as well.
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Bar
Today, we’re sampling the gorgeous Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bar.
I spied this treat on a recent trip through Animal Kingdom. You seem to find the Häagen-Dazs brand in this park more than the others. Since the brand is affiliated with Nestle (which owns Dreyer’s and Edy’s), it makes sense that their products are marketed here.
A glance at the nutritional information tells you just how decadent this treat is. But at least they don’t try and sell it as three servings! 🙂
Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bar Nutritional Information
Your premium ice cream bar comes [Read more…]
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