food IS a theme park
It’s been a WILD week at Disney World!
We’re at Joffrey’s!
Not only did we get a TON of news about this year’s holiday season at Disney World, but we’ve also been at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival eating and drinking ALL the things. But we’re not done yet…because today, we discovered something new!
Few things are more exciting than planning a Disney trip, but it can certainly be overwhelming! Which hotel should you stay at? How many dining reservations should you squeeze into one day? And how many Minnie ears are too many to buy/bring?
A Beautiful Sight at Magic Kingdom!
You have so much to think about already, and the last thing you want is to be on your perfectly planned trip and realize that you forgot to bring an essential item! Don’t worry, we’ve got your back (or your bag) — let us guide you on the 7 surprising items we always bring to Disney World (that you probably haven’t about) that we think are total game changers!
Between all the festive decor, tons of holiday treats, and SNOAP, it’s safe to say that the holidays have 100% arrived at Disney Springs!
Main Christmas Tree
And, of course, no holiday season would be complete without merch!
If you’ve been following the Great Straw Saga at the Disney Parks, you know all about how Disney has transitioned away from single-use plastic straws and toward paper straws. (Catch up here, if single use plastic straw sagas haven’t been your thing!) But you might’ve been wondering — as we have — how long it would be before Disney got on board the reusable straw wagon.
Paper Straws at Counter Service Locations at Walt Disney World
Wonder no more: for reusable plastic straws have been spotted for purchase in the Parks of Walt Disney World! [Read more…]
Each time we visit Disneyland we see more signs of the resort moving towards the elimination of single-use plastic straws. Last week we saw the first paper straws in Disneyland Park at Hungry Bear Restaurant.
Paper Straws at Hungry Bear Restaurant
This week we found paper straws at many more of Disneyland’s counter service locations, including Stage Door Cafe, Rancho Del Zocalo, and Galactic Grill. Just a few weeks ago two of these locations were still using plastic straws and lids.
We were where it all started for Walt Disney World – in the Magic Kingdom. We found new merch, food, and some construction updates for you this week!
Magic Kingdom Train Station
This week we were in search of seasonal treats and menu updates in the Art of Animation, Pop Century, All Star Music, All Star Sports, and All Star Movies resorts. Time to take a look at some spooky and seasonal updates and eats!
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
We were so excited to find some of these fall-themed baked goods that we already wrote a post dedicated to them! They look super fun, but they actually taste pretty good, too!
We reported on Disney’s conservation efforts announced earlier this summer. These efforts include refillable amenities in resort rooms and the reduction of plastic shopping bags as well as the reduction of plastic straws used at the resorts and restaurants by 2019.
So far, we have seen the refillable amenities showing up across the property.
Refillable Amenities at All Star Music Resort
Refillable amenities have been spotted by the DFB team at Port Orleans French Quarter, Caribbean Beach, Boardwalk Inn, and All-Star Music resorts.
But today, the DFB team has learned that some table service dining locations are starting to put plastic straws on a “request only” status for adults.
Disney has just announced that — in an effort to increase environmental stewardship — the company “will eliminate single-use plastic straws and plastic stirrers at all owned and operated locations across the globe” by mid-2019.
Single-Use Plastic Straws to be Eliminated
According to the announcement, this change will amount to a reduction of more than 175 million straws and 13 million stirrers annually. [Read more…]
Are you ready for THE SOLAR ECLIPSE?!?
La Cava del Tequila sure is… and you can be, too, if you’re in Epcot TODAY.
For today only, in honor of the Eclipse, La Cava del Tequila is selling an ECLIPSE MARGARITA for $10!
Much like the eclipsed sun later on today (around 2:45 pm in Central FL, FYI), the Eclispe Margarita has a dark hue. It’s made up of Tequila Altos Reposado, orange liquor, lime juice, agave nectar, and food grade activated charcoal. It’s served frozen or on the rocks.
And the white topper? That’s lime foam.
Eclipse Margarita
Here is Pepe, ready to welcome you with an Eclipse Margarita! [Read more…]
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