It’s our very first Trip Around the World of 2017 to check out What’s New!!
Happy 2017 from Walt Disney World!!
And things have sure started out with a bang, especially at… [Read more…]
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Happy Sunday! We hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
Funnel Cake Closeup
We’re so excited to announce the grand launch of the Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks 2016-17 edition e-book! We’ve updated the instantly downloadable guide and this edition features more than 340 Epcot snacks, including more than 60 new snacks!
To celebrate the grand launch of the Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks we’re offering the guide for a 25% discount off the cover price! Simply use the code Epcot16 at checkout to get the discount! And, as always the Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks comes with a 100% money-back guarantee.
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Disney Food News
- Free dining at the Walt Disney World Resort might be announced very soon!
- We checked out the updated menu and premium toppings bar at Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Amorette’s Patisserie is opening May 15 at the Town Center in Disney Springs!
- We’re talking about the best of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival!
- Is a new lounge coming to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? That’s the rumor!
- We have a report on “What’s New” at the Walt Disney World Resort!
- We enjoyed lunch at Tony’s Town Square at the Magic Kingdom.
- Looking for a few new smoothie recipes? Check out these smoothies from the Senses Juice Bar on Disney Cruise Line.
Food Review: Newly Refurbished Intermission Food Court at Disney World’s All Star Music Resort
On December 3rd, Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All Star Music Resort reopened after a four-month long refurbishment.
We were excited to see the results, and — of course — excited to taste the food! We shared a photo tour of the whole space just after the food court reopened. But there was so much to see that we couldn’t fit it all in one post. So today we’re back at Intermission Food Court to explore the food options a little more in depth, from a full rundown of the menus to sampling a few of the items ourselves (as we so love to do!).
Still, just as a reminder, we’ll begin by taking a quick peek at the updated design of Intermission Food Court.
Atmosphere
For those familiar with the All Star Food Courts, you’ll notice the changes immediately. First off, bold primary colors have given way to earth tones.
Intermission Food Court Entrance
Intermission Food Court
Intermission Food Court
The larger-than-life murals of musicians are gone, but that doesn’t mean the nods to music have disappeared… they’re just more subtle. Some of my favorite features include the guitar fret wall, the “drum kit” over the beverage station, and the woodwind instruments surrounding the Singing Spirits Bar.
Guitar wall
Beverage Station
Singing Spirits Bar
And, of course, some Disney pals have joined in on the fun, too…
Character Pane
Character Panes
But now it’s time to explore the food options a little more in depth, so here we go!
Eats
Let’s take the food court station by station… and grab a bite or two while we’re at it ;). We aimed to get a small sampling from each station — or “shop” — on our visit, but I don’t want to miss the chance to point out the Pizza and Pasta Shop, which was one station we didn’t try.
Pizza and Pasta Shop menu
Pizza and Pasta Shop menu
So, yeah, there’s pizza here ;). Or you can grab a Hot Italian Sub. The pasta might be the more noteworthy option, though, since [Read more…]
What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 11, 2014
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Disney World!! The season is rolling right along with festive treats and special events. And, as always, there’s plenty of other food news to go around: menu changes, new eats (did somebody say “Barbecued Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese?!”), completed refurbishments, ongoing Downtown Disney construction, and more. So join us on another trip around the World to see What’s New…
EPCOT
is in full swing at Epcot! This annual festival shares holiday traditions from around the globe through story, music, and — our favorite! — FOOD!
Happy Holidays from EPCOT!
Epcot Christmas tree ornaments
Holiday Storyteller in Japan
France decoration
Remember, this is the only time of year to grab such treats as Happy Face Fried Cakes at the Joy of Tea in China, Gingerbread Ice Cream at L’artisan des Glaces in France, and Panettone sweet bread at Italy’s Gelato Stand.
Happy Face Fried Cakes
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Panettone Sweet Bread display
But there’s plenty of non-holiday food news as well… Starting in Morocco, Spice Road Table has not only started taking Advance Dining Reservations — they’re also now accepting the Disney Dining Plan.
To offer guests the ability to maximize their one Table Service plan credit, this tapas-based restaurant is now also serving full-sized entrees, including Coriander Crusted Rack of Lamb, Roasted Chicken, and a Mediterranean Vegetable Platter, among others.
Spice Road Table
Spice Road Table menu
Staying in Morocco, Tangierine Cafe debuted new entrees as well: a Meatball Platter and Saffron Rotisserie Chicken.
Tangierine Cafe menu
Tangierine Cafe entree display
At the United Kingdom’s Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room, the [Read more…]
Disney Food Post Round-Up: December 7, 2014
As promised, we featured more seasonal treats this week from Walt Disney World.
Splendor at the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel
And what better place to start than the Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House?! And while the Beach Club’s seasonal carousel was still under construction, we did admire the gorgeous goodies for sale at the Beach Club Marketplace.
We also explored the new Food Truck Park at Downtown Disney Orlando and the updated Intermission Food Court at the All-Star Music Resort.
There’s lots more fun reading so visit the links below!
Disney Food News
- The 2014 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is now open. Take a look at the gingerbread treats for sale!
- Disney World’s All Star Music Resort reopens Intermission Food Court after a lengthy refurbishment.
- Artisan Macaroni and Cheese has hit the scene at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios.
- The popular Star Wars Weekends dining experiences will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2015. Book now!
- Food Truck Park in Downtown Disney Orlando is now open!
- A Mickey Elf Premium Popcorn Bucket is for sale this holiday season in Disneyland!
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, Trattoria al Forno Desserts, Disneyland’s Holiday Waffle Cone, and more!
We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.
DFB Reader Finds
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!
I don’t know about you but I could use a Disney snack. And this Cream Cheese Pretzel tweeted by DFB Reader Michelle caught my attention. She says “@DisneyFoodBlog I went w/ your choices!” — yeah!!!
Pretzel Time!
And DFB Reader Barry knows how much we love Disney cupcakes. He tweeted photographs from his own cupcake crawl, including the Lemon Cupcake and Carrot Cake Cupcake from Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons. Love!
Lemon Cupcake and Carrot Cake Cupcake – Sunshine Seasons
What’s your favorite find? Share your Disney food photos!
DFB Cyber Monday Week SALE!
When it came time to offer you something truly special for our Cyber Monday Week Sale, we couldn’t think of anything better…than giving you everything.
Disney Food Blog Guidebooks
And that’s why we’re announcing that, for this weekend, you can purchase the DFB Everything Bundle for 1/2 off the already deeply discounted price! Just enter code Everything50 at the check-out.
What does the Everything Bundle include? The name says it all — Everything! When you purchase the DFB Everything Bundle, you get all of the following DFB Guides:
Photo Tour: All Star Music’s Intermission Food Court in Walt Disney World Reopens After Refurbishment
All Star Music’s Intermission Food Court reopened on Wednesday after a refurbishment that began on August 1st. Originally slated to reopen on December 21, guests at All Star Music now have a fully functioning Food Court to enjoy a few weeks ahead of schedule.
And when it looks this great (aside from the obvious convenience), that’s especially good news…
Intermission Food Court Entrance
Atmosphere
Taking its cue from the All Star Sports End Zone Food Court (which underwent a remodel of its own last year), Intermission Food Court now employs clean lines and a more neutral, somewhat muted color palette as opposed to the bold primary colors and over-the-top murals of musicians featured in the previous design.
Intermission Food Court
Intermission Food Court
While it’s immediately pleasing to the eye, what I love is that it’s deceptively simple. There are some obvious tributes to musical instruments, such as the woodwinds surrounding the indoor window of the Singing Spirits Bar.
Singing Spirits Bar
Singing Spirits Bar
But the more you look, the more you see. For instance, the Beverage Station appears to be simply that, with a few musical touches on the dispensers and such.
Beverage Station
Beverage Dispenser
Hot Cocoa Dispenser
But after taking a closer look, those circles on top of the Beverage Station actually [Read more…]
What’s New Around Disney World: August 12, 2014
It’s time to take another trip around the World, from Downtown Disney to EPCOT… and we’ll be visiting all sorts of Disney Resorts along the way! Strap in, folks, because there’s always something to find when you’re searching for What’s New at Disney World with the DFB!
DOWNTOWN DISNEY
Construction
The name of the game all over Downtown Disney these days continues to be, of course, construction for the transformation into Disney Springs. Here are a few recent shots of what will be The Boathouse restaurant, which seems to be coming along nicely.
The Boathouse construction
The Boathouse construction
The Smokehouse
On the West Side, The Smokehouse has introduced a new item: Smokehouse Nachos!
The Smokehouse
The Smokehouse Menu
The Nachos can be customized with [Read more…]
Disney Food Post Round-Up: August 10, 2014
If you’re headed to Disneyland, grab one of the new treats now available at Jolly Holiday Bakery. Love the Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaron!
Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaroon
Fans of Sanaa’s Bread Service at the Animal Kingdom Lodge should check out the Namaste Cafe Food Truck in Downtown Disney Orlando. Yum!
Click below for all the details on this week’s Disney Food News!
Disney Food News
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios is extending the Frozen Summer Fun events through September. More dates for the Premium Package!
- Check out some fun new treats at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday bakery!
- The Namaste Cafe Food Truck in Downtown Disney Orlando is serving up Naan Bread, Samosas, and new “Dipping Safari” sauce!
- Walt Disney World’s Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music Resort is closed for renovations. Check out the temporary quick service option.
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, Kona Island Sushi/Coffee Bar Closure at the Polynesian Resort, Limited Edition Sketch for Disneyland Annual Passholders, and more!
DFB Reader Finds
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!
We’re always amazed by the creations that our readers send in. Let’s take a look at two fabulous homemade cakes. First up, fantastic treats from Facebook Friend Lori. She shared: “Here’s the dessert table from my daughters 2nd birthday party this weekend. It was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme, and I made everything. The whole cake is edible. I made the Mickey rice crispy treats using homemade marshmallow, homemade cake pops from the cake crumbs after carving the cake, and egg free mickey cupcakes for a little boy with egg allergies!”
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cake
And here is a Wall-E Masterpiece from Facebook Friend Shonnel. Wow!
Wall-E Cake
Thanks for sharing your birthday celebrations!
DFB Guide to the 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Last week, we announced the grand launch of the DFB Guide to the 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival e-Book! With over 220 pages and multiple bonus items, it’s pretty substantial!
As we continue our celebration, we have a discount option for DFB readers. You can get the new mini-guide for $3 off the regular price for a limited time — just use code MENUS at the check-out!
The DFB Guide to the 2014 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book
The DFB Guide to the 2014 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book
features all the info you need to know before you attend the Food and Wine Festival this year, from what’s NEW this year to touring strategies — and a new section with top tips on how to use MyMagic+ at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
And with the Epcot Food & Wine festival rapidly approaching, the time is now! Booking for festival events opened July 31st, and our exclusive daily schedule of events is the most efficient way to plan your festival strategy. (Did you purchase a pre-order of the DFB Guide to the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and not receive your book? Let us know at [email protected]!)
With a detailed schedule of seminars and events for every single day of the festival, it’s a quick, easy way to decide what activities and events you want to book! Don’t waste time flipping between web pages, PDFs, and websites — just find the date you need and we’ve got it all right there in front of you. Just like that!
Find Everything That’s Going On During Your Visit in our FULL Daily Schedule of Events!
As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF guide with [Read more…]
Tour: Temporary Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
In June, we reported that the Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All Star Music Resort would be undergoing a major refurbishment from August 1 to December 20, 2014. Well, time sure flies, and the renovation is underway!
Intermission Food Court Sign
Guests staying at All Star Music have a few options available to meet their dining needs. Full access to End Zone Food Court at All Star Sports and World Premiere Food Court at All Star Movies will be available (as always) with the addition of dedicated bus transportation to either location.
Intermission Food Court Refurbishment sign
For the duration of the refurbishment, Note’able Games Arcade has been changed to Note’able Grab ‘n Go.
Note’able Grab ‘n Go sign
The name says it all… this is your All Star Music stop for grab and go snacks, beverages, and meals. There is a small table seating area upon entry, in front of a section reserved for [Read more…]
Disney Food Post Round-Up: June 15, 2014
We’re celebrating Father’s Day with a DFB sale! Check out our discounted guidebooks now!
Dole Whip Keepsake Box
Looking for a gift for Dad? Stop by the NEW Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney for unique coffee mugs. Want a ceramic Dole Whip? This is the place for you. Accessorize your Disney dream kitchen at this new store!
Check out these news items and more by clicking on the links below!
Disney Food News
- DFB celebrates Father’s Day with a sale on guidebooks!
- The Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music will be closing for a lengthy refurbishment.
- The BoardWalk Bakery has a Red (Velvet) White and Blue Cupcake available for a limited time!
- Harambe Nights at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now open to the public. Check out our Harambe Nights review!
- Downtown Disney’s NEW Marketplace Co-Op has Disney kitchen accessories for sale!
- The Banana Split Gourmet Caramel Apple is available for a limited time in Disneyland!
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, Free Dining Pin Codes, and more!
DFB Reader Finds
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!
We love cake; especially when they’re created for special celebrations. Here’s two Disney themed birthday cakes!
DFB Reader Jenifer shared this first birthday cake. Impressive! Love the Disney font on the side!
Happy Birthday Dexter!
This beautiful Frozen cake was tweeted by DFB Reader Jeff. What a lucky little girl Ella is!
Happy Birthday Ella!
Thanks for sharing your celebration cakes with us!
The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book Deal
We’ve got more snacks! The 2014 Edition of The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book is now available!
It’s time to snag your copy! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book is one of the many fun and informative Disney Dining e-Books offered by Disney Food Blog! Now we’ve updated our best-selling DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book for 2014 with even more great information, photos, and…yep!…snacks!
We’ve made this guide instantly downloadable. It’s a PDF guide with photos, information, and advice on well over 150 delicious snacks (over 50 more than in our previous edition!) that you can savor in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This guide is guaranteed to help you find the best snacks and treats for your family while visiting the Magic Kingdom, or your money back — we all know that treats at the Magic Kingdom are just as nostalgic as our first flight on Dumbo! With a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! 🙂
The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book includes:
- Full-color photos of over 150 of our favorite snacks
- Current prices and Disney Dining Plan snack credit status
- Snack locations
- “Hidden treats” and add-ons that aren’t published on menus or that aren’t widely known
- Disney Food Blog reviews of all snacks
- Tips and tricks from experienced snack eaters
- Special Bonus items you’re going to love! (Of course…how could we not include these?)
Know what you’re getting BEFORE using a precious snack credit or spending limited vacation dollars.
Whether you want sweet, salty, crunchy, healthy, or something in between, The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book tells you where to find a snack to match your craving!
To thank you for your support of the blog, we’ll be offering the Guide for $2 off its already discounted purchase price for a limited time! Order your copy now for only $8.95 (regularly $10.95). The price will go up this week, so grab your copy now! To secure the discount, use code MAGIC14 at the check-out.
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It’s Tiki Time!
On to the Round-Up!
Mickey Fix
highlights Tiki Torch Party Candles. Great for fans of the Polynesian!
WildernessLodgeSite.com visits the Trout Pass Pool Bar!
DisZine announces special waffle sandwiches available at Typhoon Lagoon. Happy 25th to this fun water park!
Cake Wrecks makes us chuckle with these hilarious Disney themed cakes. Warning: Scary Mickey!
Disney Parks Blog features new tastes at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday Bakery.
The Daily Meal showcases six Disney characters and their love for food.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
