food IS a theme park
It’s starting to feel like summer!
Fourth of July Cupcake
And we’ve got lots to look forward to in the next few months, from the reopening of fan-favorite restaurants to watching the recently reopened Festival of the Lion King on repeat. But summer means the 4th of July is on the way, and Disney’s already gearing up for the holiday. That’s right, friends — we’ve spotted some July 4th merch online!
Disney World is shapin’ up to be pretty busy this summer!
Cinderella Castle
We’ve been bringing you all the latest updates — including park hours! — for your summer vacation to Disney World. And we’ve told you that it’s looking like things will be crowded. Now, a BUSY park day is almost completely booked!
Wave the flag and light the roman candles! #DisneyMagicMoments is cooking up another recipe that should hit the spot for your 4th of July celebration this weekend!
©Disney
This Apple Pie recipe is inspired by our favorite slice from Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge in Walt Disney World. Ever been? Well, if you haven’t, the restaurant is known for silly antics and delish dishes like the Cowboy Sundae. Now, you can bring the lively spirit of Whispering Canyon to your home!
While Sprinkles had some interesting offerings for dads in celebration of Father’s Day (including Shiner Beer Cupcakes!), it’s almost July!
Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney Springs
And a new month means new FLAVORS! Let’s check out which ones have landed on the menu just in time for SUMMER!
Grab your hat, fife, and drum! We just spotted a spectacular new display at World of Disney today!
USA Collection
That’s right — it’s almost time to celebrate Independence Day (the 4th of July is mere weeks away!) so get ready for this pageant of new merch filled with patriotic SPLENDOR!
Happy July 4th weekend! We hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful weekend no matter where you are! Be safe, and if you’re in a Disney park or resort and eating something wonderful, let us know!
Also, here’s a fun tip for this weekend: Disney Food Blog t-shirts are 17.76% off through Monday over at the Disney Food Blog Store! Just use code: LANDOFTHETEE at check-out! 🙂
One of our personal favorites is that I <3 Mickey Bars shirt to the right, but there are plenty of styles that will fit everyone’s taste, including Disney Food Blog logo shirts.
Check out the latest!
I also want to let you know that our very first Disney Food Blog Mini-Guide is right around the corner! It should be available very soon, so stay tuned!
Until then, if you don’t already have a copy of our 250-page Disney Food Blog Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book, you can get yours right here! Click the link for reviews, testimonials, sample pages, Bonus gifts, and more!
We have continuously updated, in-depth coverage of the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival here!
This week, Raglan Road announced its Signature Dinner, which will take place on October 18th!
WDW for Grown-Ups
discusses healthy eating options at WDW.
Stuff From the Park shows us Mickey next to a Pepsi machine!
AKL Resort has recommendations for Animal Kingdom Lodge drinks.
Main Street Gazette takes us to Pleasure Island and reviews Raglan Road.
It’s A Dramaful Life gives us a personal look at the Dine With An Imagineer program including the menu and keepsake gifts.
Disney Parks Blog highlights an exclusive bottle of Cognac delivered to the Disney Dream via limo!
DisneyTouristBlog offers a glimpse of Club 33, complete with his outstanding brand of photography.
Touring Plans demonstrates how you can stop for breakfast and still stick to a good touring plan!
Have a safe and happy 4th of July, all!
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort will celebrate independence with a family-oriented, all-American Stars and Stripes Celebration!
Imagine old-fashioned fun with a live band and carnival-like games as chefs create your family’s barbecue meal in the outdoor Fantasia Gardens Pavilion on Saturday, July 2, 2011 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm.
Luckily, we got the chance to speak with Chef Robert Ciborowski (a.k.a. Chef Cib), the Executive Chef at WDW Swan and Dolphin, about the menu for the event!
Robert Ciborowski, Executive Chef
It always amazes me how well the chefs at the Swan and Dolphin know both their craft and their audience, and Chef Cib clearly holds the reigns on creating that culture at the resorts! Check out these details on the food…
What’s the first sense that comes to mind at a barbecue? Smell! According to Chef Cib, “we tried to use that sense as the focal point of what we’re doing.”
To capitalize on this summertime sense of barbecue, the menu will feature all-beef hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork and traditional BBQ chicken, as well as some incredible side dishes and desserts that are sure to make your mouth water!
BBQ Chicken:
Chef Ciborowski elaborated on using the [Read more…]
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts have announced a summertime Stars & Stripes Celebration featuring a BBQ Bash! See booking details here.
Date: July 2, 2011
Time: 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Fantasia Gardens Pavilion
Cost: Kids: $25, Adults: $45
It’s a family-friendly barbecue offering entertainment from a live band and good ol’ carnival style games. Chefs will tantalize taste buds with mouth-watering BBQ foods. The menu will include: coleslaw, potato salad, watermelon, burgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese station, baked beans, cornbread, mini apple pies, snow cones and more!
Cash bar will include wine, beer buckets and specialty cocktails.
The outdoor venue, Fantasia Gardens Pavilions, is located adjacent to the Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course on Epcot Resorts Blvd. across from the WDW Swan and Dolphin resorts.
Special all-inclusive, over-night packages available for families of all sizes! Please call 888-828-8850 for more information and to make your reservations. To purchase tickets only, click here.
Book your accommodations and your BBQ now!
The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is coming up October 7-8, 2011!
THE CALIFORNIA GRILL HAS AVAILABILITY FOR THEIR INDEPENDENCE DAY DINNER ON JULY 4TH.California Grill has availability for their Independence Day Dinner, an exclusive dine-a-round Food and Beverage event with well bar. Guests can dine on Summer Lobster Rolls, fresh sushi, Boneless St. Louis style pork ribs, Black Angus Strip Steaks, sweet buttered corn, summer salads, a variety of desserts, and many more exquisite dishes. They will have characters, a DJ with dancing, strolling entertainment, fortune teller, and magician. This wonderful meal offers an incredible viewing location of the Magic Kingdom’s Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky at 9:00pm and then the festivities continues with additional viewings of firework presentations at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at 10:00pm. This is one celebration no one should miss!
Adults and children are $220. The price includes tax and gratuity. Call 407-WDW-DINE or enter 6:30pm, July 4th into the reservation request for California Grill in Disney’s online system.
Good luck!
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