food IS a theme park
Disney World is not afraid of BIG changes.
BoardWalk Deli
Disney’s BoardWalk is currently going through a massive transformation, with new restaurants on the way along with the BoardWalk Inn itself getting some changes and updates. The BoardWalk Bakery closed in July to make way for the new BoardWalk Deli. We previously saw the full menu for the new restaurant and its new sign, and now we have a HUGE update!
Disneyland is home to some of Disney’s most iconic and classic snacks.
Let’s talk about Disney food!
Sure, there’s always Dole Whip, but Disneyland has historically also been the king of churros and corn dogs. But, hidden away inside Jolly Holiday Bakery is another one of our favorite Disney snacks — the Toasted Cheese Sandwich. And, recently, this iconic dish got a bit of an upgrade so we had to stop by to give it a try!
Do you love Mac and Cheese as much as we do?
What’s in the bag? Hint: something with Mac and cheese!
We’ll eat it pretty much any way we can get our hands on it, whether that be breaded and fried, baked with lobster in it, or served on a hot dog. We recently got a chance to have it a NEW way, though — served on a Roast Beef Sandwich.
BIG changes are coming to Disney’s BoardWalk!
You might want to hang out on the BoardWalk instead!
If you take a stroll down Disney’s BoardWalk you’ll find a number of restaurants, shops, entertainment, and more in the 9,000 square foot district — but new things are coming and a few things are changing, so here’s what you need to know, especially if you’re a fan of the BoardWalk Bakery.
No offense to the holidays, but EPCOT Food and Wine Festival might be the REAL “most wonderful time of year!” The festival has been underway for a few weeks now, and we’ve been eating and sipping our way through it!
EPCOT Food and Wine
Along the way, we’ve been met with all kinds of surprises…some good, and some…not so much. You know the feeling. When it comes to a colossal food fest like this one, there are just some things that pretty much EVERYONE is thinking but no one will say.
Slowly but surely, more restaurants are reopening at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
And today, you can add another quick service restaurant to the list of opened spots: Cookes of Dublin!
Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside
offers some truly delicious and underrated dining.
is the resort’s table service dining option, and it’s a terrific under-the-radar spot that’s pretty much always a sure thing, even when other restaurants are packed to the gills. Muddy Rivers is a great pool bar, and River Roost is a charming place to relax with a drink.
When it comes to quick service dining at the resort, Riverside Mill is where it’s at. We’ve eaten here many times before, and the variety and quality have typically been pretty top-notch for a hotel food court. The atmosphere of Riverside is another winning attribute, helping diners to relax and refuel in a space that’s rustic and comfortable.
When we discovered the menus here had changed, we were eager to try the new items.
Port Orleans — Riverside
The Riverside Mill has great curb appeal with its blue exterior and long front porch. [Read more…]
If you’ve walked the boardwalk around Disney World’s Boardwalk Inn resort recently you may have noticed there was some work being done on the Boardwalk Pizza Window located outside Trattoria al Forno. We now know the menu was being updated!
Boardwalk Pizza Window
The location now offers a broader menu with more pizza choices – in a personal size or a whole pie, as well as sub sandwiches, new salads and desserts. [Read more…]
Quiet on the set! There are some new lunch items available at Starring Rolls Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that we have to share!
Starring Rolls is a tiny cafe on the corner of Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard — doesn’t that location just scream show business? I usually swing by to check out its collection of sweet treats and pretty pastries, but the often-overlooked lunch options are worth a shot! Soups, salads, and sandwiches are the stars of the show at lunch time, and we suggest finishing off lunch with one of our all-time favorites, the Napoleon.
Ready?
Starring Rolls Cafe on Sunset Boulevard
And, ACTION!
No visit to Animal Kingdom is complete without a stop at Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery in Harambe Village.
Located near the almost always hoppin’ entrance to Kilimanjaro Safaris, Kusafiri has held plenty of little surprises for us in the past. Though it’s literally just a hole-in-the-wall operation, this simple setting has been known to play host to some big name treats.
My recent visit was inspired by the rumors I’d heard regarding some menu changes, and lo and behold, that was indeed the case. It looks like Kusafiri is joining the list of Animal Kingdom eateries preparing to be part of an all-day park once the Rivers of Light spectacular brings evening entertainment to Animal Kingdom later this spring.
As the resident coffee shop and bakery of Harambe Village, you would likely expect to see morning grabs like coffee and pastries on the menu. But the options have expanded to include four new Paninis, bringing full lunch or dinner options to Kusafiri for the first time.
Time to step up to the window and have a look!
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery painted sign
I’ll start by noting that, though there are new sandwich additions, the snack options have dwindled down a bit. But they’ve held onto some standbys like croissants, Elephant Ears and Warm Colossal Cinnamon Rolls. (And don’t forget you can still find the Tree of Life and Cotton-top Tamarin Cupcakes in several other locations around the park. But no more cupcakes at Kusafiri… at least for now.)
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