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EPCOT is NOT the Only Place to “Eat Around the World” in Disney World

One of the most wonderful things about going to Disney World is the food — yeah, we’re biased, but that’s what we do!

Time to Dig in!

And when folks in the know think food in Disney World, chances are their thoughts drift to EPCOT. It’s basically a magical, wonderful place for food from around the WORLD — you can have lunch in Italy, a drink in Mexico, a snack in France, and dinner in Germany! But did you know that you can eat around the world at other parts of Disney World without ever stepping foot into EPCOT?

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NEWS! TWO Disney World Attractions Evacuated After Small Fire!

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Sometimes things go wrong in Disney World.

Cinderella Castle

We’ve seen countless animatronic malfunctions, and boats have sunk with guests in them, but today there was an incident that caused the evacuation of TWO attractions!

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Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS!

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Oh Disney World. You give us SO MANY delicious snacks. How could we possibly choose a favorite? (Oh wait…I guess we already did!)

Cinderella Castle

But if we could only pick ONE land in the Magic Kingdom, which would reign supreme? We’re ranking them ALL right here!

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What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Lots of New Treats, Construction Updates, Aladdin Goodies, and More!

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Hello from the Magic Kingdom! We had a sweet time in the park this week as we found new eats, a ton of new Aladdin-inspired merchandise, and caught up on the construction in park (including an area getting a new paint job)!

Hello from the Magic Kingdom

We started our visit by saying “Hello!” to Friar Tuck and Prince John from Robin Hood.

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What’s New in the Magic Kingdom: Menu Changes, New Sweets, New Characters, and New Merchandise!

By AJ and the DFB Team 9 Comments

After eating our way around Epcot last week, it was time to re-visit the Magic Kingdom this week to see what’s new!

Hello from the Magic Kingdom!

We found some rarely-seen characters, new sweet treats, some menu changes, and bunch of new merchandise. But first, look at who we met!

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What’s New in the Magic Kingdom This Week: All the Eats, Updates, Treats, Merchandise and More!

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Between decorating the park, kicking off Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and introducing a bunch of treats and sweets the Magic Kingdom found a way to do even more updates! We collected all the menu updates, merchandise introductions, refurbishment projects progress, and even more holiday eats right here for you!

Hello from the Magic Kingdom!

That’s a view that we could look at all day! Cinderella Castle, Fireworks, and Characters! Even Mickey is there — before his big day this weekend when he turns 90!

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Pumpkin Ice Cream and More “of-the-Month” Features Impress at Magic Kingdom!

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The restaurants in the Magic Kingdom have made turning the calendar to a new month even more momentous with their “of-the-month” offerings.

October is no different — and boy are we being rewarded with some “of-the-month” treats! Plus, now you can get some desserts that were previously exclusive to the Halloween Party all day, everyday.

Loaded Mashed Potato Hot Diggity Dog

That’s right, that’s a Loaded Mashed Potato Hot Diggity Dog of the Month from Casey’s Corner — but that isn’t all Casey is cooking up this month!

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Review: Red Velvet Cake Available at Magic Kingdom Locations

By AJ and the DFB Team 3 Comments

Ooh, y’all, have we got some news for you in the world of Magic Kingdom seasonal desserts! These are the desserts that come and go as the seasons progress, causing us both joy (Yea! New flavors!) and heartache (No! I have to wait another year for my favorite pumpkin everything!).

In this case, we are rejoicing because Red Velvet Cake is now available in the Magic Kingdom!

Friars Nook Red Velvet Cake

We found ours at Friar’s Nook, but it’s also available as a dessert item at Pecos Bill’s. At Friar’s Nook, we’re pretty used to seeing these seasonal delights come and go, so we can’t promise this beauty will be available forever. But for now, it’s fantastic.

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News: Burgers (Well, One) Back on the Menu at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

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If your holiday wish list included the opportunity to eat a BURGER at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe once more…

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… then, BOOM!! Your wish is granted!

Long heralded as a favorite place to grab a burger and fries in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, Pecos Bill’s caused quite a stir when an all-new menu featuring Mexican fare debuted this past October.

Gone were the familiar Angus Cheeseburger, Veggie Burger, and Barbecue Pork Sandwiches, and suddenly in their place were Burritos, Faijta Platters, and Rice Bowls. (The famous Fixin’s Bar, of course, stayed well in place, though with a spread better suited for the updated fare.)

Though it seems the new menu has been met with more than a few thumbs up, many guests were disappointed to learn that burgers were no longer on the menu.

Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

Until now, that is! With many thanks to DFB Reader Jenny H. for the heads up, we can report that a brand new burger is now up for grabs at Pecos Bill’s: The Southwest Burger, topped with Pepper Jack cheese. [Read more…]

Disney Drinks in Boots (and a Review of the Latest from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe)

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A while back I told you all about enjoying lunch recently at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe!

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At that time, I promised to highlight a fun part of our lunch — the Slush served in a Souvenir Boot.

Welp, today’s the day. Let’s take a closer look at this fun little keepsake to determine if it’s worth your time and money.

Strawberry Lemonade Slush in a Souvenir Boot

Serving drinks in boots — plastic or glass cups shaped like boots, that is — really isn’t anything new at Disney. After all, we’ve been enjoying Root Beer Floats in a similar vessel practically forever at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Restaurant. Because nothing says vacay like drinking a Root Beer Float out of footwear! (Complete with Whipped Cream and a Cherry!)

Root Beer Float at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe

And just a little while back, I couldn’t wait to show you guys when the boot finally made its way East, and landed at Pecos Bill’s. It didn’t feature a root beer float, but they were serving a refreshing Root Beer Slush out of it at that time. It featured the logo from the hot Disney movie du jour at the time — The Lone Ranger.

Souvenir Boot Cup With Root Beer Slush at Pecos Bill — Check Out the Clear Version

When I stopped by Pecos Bill’s for lunch recently, I was glad to see that they were still featuring this fun souvenir item. After all, you’ve gotta stay hydrated, so why not? And having a swell cup to take home and remind you of all the Magic is pretty awesome.

But this time around, the Root Beer Slush has been replaced with a Strawberry Lemonade version.