food IS a theme park
We just spotted the most MAGICAL way to tell time!
Disney Citizen Watch Collection
Today we spotted the new Disney x Citizen Watch Collection over at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, and WOW are they stylish!
Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all Lords and Ladies to join us at a royal meal in Epcot!
World Showcase Lagoon
Dining with the characters at Walt Disney World is a rite of passage! And if you’ve got a little princess (or prince!) with you, chances are they would LOVE to eat with their idols. And while Cinderella’s Royal Table is the most coveted character dining reservation in all the land (scratch that, the most coveted reservation in ALL OF DINING), it’s not the only place you can eat with royalty.
The Norway Pavilion
Located in Epcot‘s Norway Pavilion, Akershus is (somewhat) of a hidden gem when it comes to character dining. While reservations are certainly highly recommended, it’s much easier to snag one than Cinderella’s Royal Table. And while this castle is more modest, IT’S STILL A CASTLE. So grab your tiara, and let’s head to Norway!
Oh, how we love those opening day Disneyland attractions. They’re like riding through history!
Sleeping Beauty Castle Holiday Decor
Amidst all the holiday news from Disneyland, we just got word that one of those opening day classics is going to get a little TLC in the form of a pretty hefty refurbishment. So which attraction is going to get a little bit of a pick-me-up? It’s the notoriously frightening yet lovable Snow White’s Scary Adventures!
Are you a world traveler? A napper? An animal lover?
I’m Such a Princess Collection
Then, you NEED one of these NEW Disney Princess tees we spotted in Disneyland Resort.
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…]
There is a brand new Character Dining experience in Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge!
Making its debut this evening, Artist Point now presents a character dinner featuring friends — and one foe! — from the beloved Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy now meet and greet with guests throughout the prix-fixe dinner, which also presents a photo opportunity with The Queen!
For years, Artist Point served as the the signature dining option in Wilderness Lodge with a focus on the tastes and feel of the American Northwest. But both the setting and the menu have received an entire makeover for this new meal, bringing Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film to the forefront of the experience in every aspect.
So it’s time to enter the Enchanted Forest… by way of Artist Point!
Artist Point
And so, the story begins… [Read more…]
Have you started making your Christmas list yet? If you’re a fan of the Disney Princesses, you’ll definitely want to ask Santa for one (or more!) of these super-cute, super-detailed new mugs we found at Walt Disney World this week!
Disney Princess Mugs
The collection features mugs themed after some of our favorite Disney Princesses, including Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Snow White. Want to see more of the special details on each princess mug? Come along for a fairy tale-worthy tour!
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.
We just showed off a few fun Halloween and fall-time treats unique to Walt Disney World a few days ago, and reviewed that yummy cinnamon pumpkin cupcake in Animal Kingdom as well! Now we’re headed over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to tackle another Halloween-y sweet treat — the Poison Apple Cupcake!
Let me just remind everyone that accepting a poison apple from some mean, scary witch in the forest is a bad idea. Really, a terrible one. Snow White taught us all a valuable lesson. But, accepting a poison apple cupcake from the lively cast members at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, well, that’s a completely different story. Spoiler alert: It’s a really good idea. And a delicious one, too.
Roaring Fork Limited Time Poison Apple Cupcake
We LOOOOVE Wilderness Lodge. It’s like walking into a fall/winter day in a National Park Lodge every time I’m there…which is a nice mind trick when it’s still. so. freaking. hot. in Florida. Throw a Halloween-themed cupcake into the mix, and I’m game.
We hear it again and again (and we’ve said it ourselves): Cinderella’s Royal Table is a must at least once in your Disney World vacation life.
And most guests who’ve dined in this hard-to-book restaurant inside Cinderella Castle agree that you’re really not there for the food. But the ambiance! The princesses! The views! The whole dining experience (did we mention it’s inside the castle?!) is the draw, even if the food is… a little hit or miss.
And it’s that experience that keeps Cinderella’s Royal Table hopping — with Advance Dining Reservations (ADR) ideally being made right at the 180 day mark — 180 days before the first day of your vacation. (Learn more about making dining reservations at Disney restaurants here.)
If you do get an ADR, prepare to be dazzled by the decor and wooed by the energy in the restaurant. You definitely get the sense that you’re in a special space, and with princesses swooping in for a chat and wishing stars waving in the air, it’s a one of a kind meal.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
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