food IS a theme park
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs!
Frozen 2 Dresses at World of Disney
We’ve got LOTS of merch to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!
It’s time to explore all that’s new in the kingdom — the Magic Kingdom, that is. Today we’re bringing you some fresh eats at a seasonal restaurant, a bit of new merchandise, and progress on two major construction projects. Put on your Jumbo Minnie Bow: it’s time for What’s New in Magic Kingdom.
Roy and Minnie continue to charm.
Summer heat is on full blast in central Florida, and with it come summer crowds! [Read more…]
Every visit to Epcot is filled with construction updates, new food, and fun merchandise — and this visit to Epcot is jam-packed with new food (including gluten-free snacks, chocolate covered pretzels,and more), the cutest and sweetest smelling merchandise, and progress on new rides, restaurants, and the Skyliner.
Look who we found in Italy!
After spending some time with our new BFF Pinocchio, we walked the park — here’s what we found!
Snow. Christmas carols. Tasty holiday treats. Trees decorated with your favorite Disney characters. Where can you experience all of this holiday magic in just one place? The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs, of course!
Star Wars Tree
The Christmas Tree Trail is back and bigger than ever this year! Not only will you find 27 intricately decorated trees (three of which are brand new!), you’ll also have the chance to meet Santa, shop for ornaments, and enjoy exclusive holiday snacks.
It’s a new month, and we are super excited, because that means all kinds of new “of-the-month” food in Magic Kingdom! We already know Casey’s Corner Hot Diggity Dog of the Month is a Mashed Potato Dog!! And now we know what Pinocchio has whipped up for the Flatbread of the Month at The Pinocchio Village Haus.
Pinocchio Village Haus
Now, after discovering the October Flatbread of the Month we’ll have to add one more thing to our must-try list this month!
Our latest visit the Magic Kingdom did not disappoint as we were on the hunt for new food, drinks, merchandise, and construction updates for you!
Magic Kingdom at Halloween
This trip was chock full of updates! We’ll start out on Main Street USA. [Read more…]
It’s happened! Our very first visit to Red Rose Taverne is in the books!!
“What’s Red Rose Taverne?” you ask? It’s a pop-up restaurant — Disney style! An homage to all things Beauty and the Beast — just in time for the feature film to hit theaters in less than a month.
Red Rose Taverne Sign
And instead of going to the trouble and expense of building Belle/Beast/Gaston their own place, those clever Imagineers decided to borrow Pinocchio’s digs for a bit. Yep — if you’re looking for Red Rose Taverne in Disneyland, head to the spot where Village Haus is in Fantasyland and you’ll find it!
As you can guess, this is a temporary situation. So intrepid Dining in Disneyland expert Heather Sievers didn’t waste any time getting there to try — well, pretty much everything on the menu.
See? It works. It’s not much of a stretch to think you’d find this medieval-esque building in a small, provincial town in France, mais oui? Clever types will note the sides of the Village Haus Sign peek out from beneath the Red Rose Taverne banner. And note that even though, Miss, this is France, Minute Maid is still the sponsor. 😉
Red Rose Taverne — Outside View
And now, we get to play a fun little game that I like to call Who Is Paying Attention to the Deets? In this archway at the entrance, you usually find Pinocchio being escorted right into trouble by Gideon and Honest John. A red curtain conveniently transforms the space. [Read more…]
It’s time for another Trip Around the World to check out all the latest eats and happenings… and maaaaaybe a couple of construction walls, while we’re at it ;). Because while April showers might bring May flowers, this month is also bringing LOTS of changes to the Disney World parks!
And nowhere else is that more true than…
It’s already been over six months since it was announced that MAJOR changes are on the way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the construction of Toy Story and Star Wars Lands.
“Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust”
Of course, it will be quite some time before those Lands are realized, but early April brought some of the first physical signs of change as the Streets of America section of the park (including eateries such as Studio Catering Co., High Octane Refreshments, Herbie’s Drive-In and the Pretzel Garden) was officially closed to make way for construction. [Read more…]
We’re taking in a meal at a classic stop in Disneyland — The Village Haus!
Village Haus Sign
I don’t get to this corner of Disneyland nearly as much as I should. It’s waaaaaaaaay in the back corner — head into Fantasyland and hang a left.
But since a very similar restaurant exists in Walt Disney World — Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland — I usually find myself skipping THIS Village Haus in lieu of one of my favorite spots, like Cafe Orleans. [Read more…]
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