food IS a theme park
Residents of Spain and multiple other popular European tourist destinations began protesting against mass tourism recently, reporting that the influx of summer visitors has driven up housing costs in major cities and pushed out locals.
AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)
Protestors in Barcelona and Mallorca, Spain, and in Venice, Italy, and Lisbon, Portugal, used water guns to spray tourists on June 15th.
Disney excursions don’t come cheap, so when we see a deal we have to share it!
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
Amidst the buzz around Disney’s new $5000 Star Wars Hotel, The Galactic Starcruiser, there’s been a lot of talk about just how expensive Disney is. While we’re not denying that observation, we did just find some deals that might help if you’re trying to take your Disney travels to the next level!
Ever dreamed of dining at the Eiffel Tower in Paris? How about traversing across the rugged terrain of New Zealand on horseback? For Disney fans looking to take their vacations to a whole new level, Adventures by Disney takes the magic of Disney to destinations all around the globe. Whether it’s a full trip itinerary or Port Adventures through Disney Cruise Line, guests can fully immerse themselves in the local cultures of wherever they travel to worldwide!
Culinary Port Adventure ©Disney
Three new Adventures by Disney destinations have been announced for 2021, in addition to modifications to current destinations. Disney has also announced the dates for advance booking for 2021 itineraries!
2011 Hawaii Booth
We’re counting the days until the Epcot Food and Wine Festival officially opens!
Come see us at WDW Foodie Fest at the Beach Club on October 2nd between 11am-1pm!
Do you enjoy food? Meeting with other Disney Food Fans? Scavenger hunts? Games? Stop by our WDW Foodie Fest events happening throughout the week from October 2-8!
Our Main Event, open to everyone, FREE, and serving Mickey Bars and other snacks, happens on October 2, 2011! See the schedule of events here!
We’re honored that our newest Mini-Guide is getting such positive reviews! Thanks to Magical Kingdoms for this quote!
Whether you’ve visited the Food and Wine Festival before or not, you’ll find useful information in this mini guide. …[The] format means it’s perfect for reading on the go, and taking with you to the parks for instant reference whilst at the Food & Wine Festival. …The guide is simply bursting with information and tips to help you get the most from the Food & Wine Festival.
! Thanks again to Magical Kingdoms!
WDW for Grown-ups
asked their readers to chime in on their “can’t miss” Disney restaurants! Is yours included??
A Wedding Cake Blog gives us a dose of adorableness with this Mickie and Minnie cake topper!
Disney Hipster Blog inspires a new way to drink around World Showcase — introducing the Epcot Shandy!
Main Street Gazette does an awesome and thorough review of the Liberty Inn vegetable burger! Looks yum.
Epcyclopedia notes that Splitsville, the new bowling/dining/entertainment center in Downtown Disney, will begin construction soon!
Daydreaming Disney! shares how her WDW food passion was inspired by the Disney Food Blog! (Thanks, Emma!)
Disney Parks Blog highlights a new dining experience at House of Blues in Disneyland!
The International Marketplace booths are being installed around World Showcase for the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
We’re adding the new booth photos to our Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus pages as we get photos of them, so feel free to check them out while you’re planning your culinary trip around the World Showcase!
The Portugal booth is the place to go for calamari this year; and don’t forget that there will be a wine bar right next door to this booth!
I love the tiled sign!
2011 Portugal Booth
Aloha! No plans to see Aulani any time soon? Then stop by the Hawaii booth in Epcot for Tuna Poke! Note the thatched roof and lava-rock walls on [Read more…]
Yesterday we became party to a few new menu items that will show up at the new and returning World Showcase Booths at the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Hawaii Booth
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips
Seven Tiki Mai Tai
Kona Longboard
Pipeline beer
Caribbean Islands Booth
Ropa Vieja (Braised Beef) with White Rice
Jerk spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Salsa
Frozen Dragon Berry Colada
Frozen Rock Coconut Mojito
Portugal Booth
Calamari Salad with Olives and Smoked Paprika
Portugal Wine Bar
Scandinavia Booth (returning this year)
Swedish Meatballs with Lingon Berries
Xante Sunshine Cocktail made from [Read more…]
UPDATED:
Portugal will replace Scandinavia as a new booth at the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
Exciting new information from one of our favorite people! Matt Hochberg of the WDW Today Podcast recently interviewed a Disney marketing cast member who revealed some interesting info for us foodies!
The theme of the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival will be Passport to a World of Flavors, and the new World Showcase Marketplace Booths we’ll see this year include Scandinavia Portugal, the Caribbean Islands, and Hawaii.
The cast member mentioned that the new Hawaii booth will likely include many of the flavors guests are used to seeing at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, like pineapple and coconut bread!
To get a good feel for what to expect, check out our 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival booth menus and photos here!
And, as always, stay tuned to our 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival page for the latest news and info!
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