food IS a theme park
Lately, we’ve seen a whole lot of trends at the Disney parks and resorts, from color collections to snack-themed merchandise, and SO much more.
Light Up Snack Necklace
Today we’re going to talk about several FOOD trends we’ve spotted around Disney property. We want to know — are you on board with these trends or would you rather leave them behind??
Happy weekend! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember…
The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 29 and we’re covering it all! Did you see the menus that are out now? See every single Food and Wine Festival MENU and some FOOD PHOTOS as well — here!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now OPEN in Disneyland and will officially open August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!Check out all our Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge coverage to start planning for Disney World (the two lands are virtually identical)! And we’ve now been inside Disney World’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge — we’ve got a few of our initial reviews for you below!
Green and Blue Milk Coolers
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Don’t get us wrong — we love beer flights. But how about an entire four-course meal with a different beer for each course?
Paddlefish
Paddlefish in Disney Springs is hosting a Beer Dinner on August 21st and we couldn’t wait to tell you about it!
Did you know that TODAY is National Hot Dog Day?
Paddlefish
Well, Paddlefish in Disney Springs certainly did! And they are celebrating the big day with a limited time hot dog.
Visit Orlando’sMagical Dining Month
is returning once again for 2019! Sponsored by Visit Orlando, this annual event begins August 23 and runs through September 30th. Magical Dining Month offers Orlando locals and guests the chance to enjoy the Orlando culinary scene at significant savings: $35 for three courses at participating area restaurants. Over 100 restaurants will be offering the prix fixe dinners, which include appetizer, entree, and dessert.
©Visit Orlando
In keeping with tradition, one dollar from each meal goes to support local charities. Best Buddies and Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida were the two charities for 2018, and the charities for this year’s program will be announced in the coming weeks.
So, Paddlefish in Disney Springs has been wowing us with innovative mixology from the beginning! Remember that crazy Halloween cocktail where you actually put charcoal in it? And Paddlefish was the first to debut a version of boozy popsicles (yes pls!).
Paddlefish
Well they’re at it again on the mixology beat, my friends, with a new way to whet your whistle this weekend!!
Boozy popsicles seem to be a new Disney World trend, with refreshment Cocktail Pops in Italy in Epcot’s World Showcase and Buzz Pops at Paddlefish in Disney Springs. And now these grown-up popsicles have made their way to Pizza Ponte in Disney Springs as well!
Pizza Ponte Wine Pop
The good news here is that the new Pizza Ponte popsicles we’re checking out today are made by the same brand (Pop Fusions) as the popsicles being served in the Italy pavilion at Epcot. [Read more…]
Did you know today is National Martini Day?? Thankfully, you’ve still got several hours left to celebrate the occasion at Paddlefish and other Disney Springs locations!
©Paddlefish
TODAY ONLY, you can head over to Disney Springs to try the Blackberry Chocolate Manhattan at Paddlefish!
What better way to treat the dad in your life than with a delicious meal? If you’re celebrating this Father’s Day in Disney World, Disney Springs has some delicious limited-time food offerings for the occasion!
STK Orlando
If your dad is a steak lover, STK Orlando is offering Prime Rib specials, drink specials AND giveaways for fathers. Note that while the specials will be available throughout the weekend, the giveaways for fathers will be offered on June 16th only. Find more information and make reservations for this weekend by clicking here.
Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, Disney Springs, is hosting the new Flavors of Florida event for the summer of 2019! From now through September 2, 2019, guests can visit 20 dining venues throughout Disney Springs and enjoy Floridian-inspired plates with pairing suggestions for cocktails and brews.
Disney Springs
Where to begin? You can pick up a Flavors of Florida map at the Disney Springs Welcome Center or visit any of the participating restaurants as listed below.
This list from Disney includes the participating locations as well as their highlighted food and drinks for Flavors of Florida 2019! [Read more…]
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