food IS a theme park
Your pals at the DFB are back with What’s New, and this week we’re back at Animal Kingdom and the All-Star Resorts! We’ve got menu changes (Satu’li!!), new merchandise, and a couple new activities to share. Let’s gooooooo!
Animal Kingdom
Here’s to a new week! We’re kicking it off with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about the worst Disney World Resorts!
We can’t wait to see Caribbean Beach again… AFTER construction is complete
Now, you may have already heard us talking about some of our favorite Disney World Resorts. But what about those that are… not so much? Though there really is something to enjoy about every Resort in Disney World (since the Magic is everywhere!), with dozens of them on Disney World property… well, some of them are bound to land on the bottom of the list. Find out which Resorts may not climb to the top. [Read more…]
Get a discounted Play, Stay & Dine package at Walt Disney World! According to Disney, guests can save up to $500 with this discounted offer valid for select Disney Resorts, theme park tickets, and Disney Dining Plans.
Valid for arrivals most nights from January 1 through March 10, 2018, your package must include at least 3 nights (maximum of 14 nights) at a participating Disney Resort, a minimum of a 2-day theme park ticket, and a Dining Plan for the length of your stay.
Guests selecting a package with a Value Resort will receive the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan (with the option to upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan or Deluxe Dining Plan), while guests selecting a Moderate, Deluxe, or Deluxe Villa Resort will receive the Disney Dining Plan (with the option to upgrade to the Deluxe Dining Plan). Take a look at Disney Dining Plans before booking your trip, and read up on the DFB Disney Dining Plan FAQs.
Please note that the offer excludes Villas at Grand Floridian, Bay Lake Tower, Polynesian Villas, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Wilderness Lodge, Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation Resort, All Star Movies Resort, Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, campsites, and 3-bedroom villas.
Packages must be booked by December 22, 2017. Ready to price out your vacation? Check availability here! [Read more…]
Today, we’ve got a treat for y’all, and it won’t add a single calorie to your diet. We just think it’s super cool. But in order to get into it, we’ve gotta get into Pop Century Resort.
Pop!
Planning a summer trip to Disney World in the new year? As of today, booking is available for the 2017 Summer Quick Service Meal Offer specific to guests staying at select Walt Disney World Value Resorts. It entitles each guest of your party to one FREE quick service meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) per day of stay.
Open-Face Bacon and Egg Sandwich for Breakfast at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Here are the details: [Read more…]
We are back at Landscape of Flavors in Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort!
Landscape of Flavors remains relatively unique by Disney Counter Service standards. Sure, it offers quick service eats served up food court-style in keeping with the dining set-up at the all Disney World Value Resorts. But with a Tandoori/Mongolian Station serving sides like Naan Bread with dipping sauces (and don’t get me started on the uber-tasty Cheesy Pesto Bread) alongside favorites like burgers and sandwiches, the best-of-both worlds approach to international flavors and American fare have earned this spot high marks since the resort first opened in 2012.
That said, while its reputation for entrees has been deservedly high, Landscape of Flavors hasn’t been a huge destination for desserts (Gelato Bar notwithstanding, of course!). So when I noticed a little something — or somethings — new in the bakery case, it definitely piqued my interest.
They’ve added Mini Whoopie Pies to the options, my friends! And my fellow Carrot Cake Connoisseurs will definitely want to read on…
Just like Everything Pop at the neighboring Pop Century Resort, Landscape of Flavors is located directly past the resorts’s merchandise spot, the Ink and Paint Shop.
Lobby in Art of Animation
Oh, and be sure to check out the Storyboard Chandelier above you right before you enter! Several of the panels have been signed by Disney artists and actors involved with the films that the Art of Animation celebrates: The Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo and The Little Mermaid. Among several others, you can search for Jodi Benson’s signature (she’s the voice of Ariel) as well as Pixar CCO John Lasseter’s. Newly signed panels feature the signatures of Pete Doctor, Jay Ward, and Jerome Ranft who worked on Cars, and also the latest Pixar hit, Inside Out. Pretty cool, right?!
After you’re done with your signature scavenger hunt, just continue through the merchandise shop to find Landscape of Flavors. [Read more…]
When you see the words “Photo Tour” in the title of any DFB post, it often means we’ve got something NEW around Disney World or Disneyland to share. But not this time… As a matter of fact, some of the things we’re going to show you today are over well over 50 years old. We’re taking a tour of some of the vintage food-related items in the Pop Century Resort Shadow Boxes!
“Remember When…”
If you haven’t had a chance to visit Disney’s Pop Century Resort, the check-in area is lined with shadow boxes filled with blasts from the past, in keeping with this fun and colorful Value resort’s theme dedicated to pop culture from the 50s through the 90s.
The shadow boxes include items reflecting music, television, fads, trends, gizmos and gadgets from the various decades represented, but we’re focusing on those related to food, and hope you have fun traveling through the decades with us!
Starting in the 50s, you’ve gotta love one of the first shadowboxes, dedicated to Walt Disney, Disneyland, and the first Mouseketeers.
Vintage Disney 50s display
The vintage food find here is the tin school bus lunch box, complete with Goofy driving around some of our oldest Disney pals.
Disney School Bus Lunch Box
It was also the era of soda fountains and diners when “teenage” life as we know it hit the scene.
Diner Shadow Box
Diner Shadow Box
Take a very close look at the menu, and you’ll spot one of Walt Disney’s favorite dishes, Chili and Beans, going for the high price of 15 cents (though I think I’d spring for “Bob’s Special Steak” for a quarter).
50s Diner display
Even the songs in the tabletop jukebox reveal a few food gems, with the [Read more…]
Yes, the Christmas holiday has come and gone… So you might think it must be time to halt all the gingerbread chat for the year. However, just a few days after Christmas I stumbled upon two gingerbread displays that I’d never seen before.
Sure, we’ve taken you on tours of the Grand Floridian’s famous Gingerbread House, and this year’s new Frozen-inspired Gingerbread Display at the Contemporary Resort. But I must say, these smaller displays have a charm all their own. I’m talking about the Gingerbread Houses created by Cast Members at the Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts!
Art of Animation Christmas Tree
Art of Animation Christmas Tree
Art of Animation Christmas Tree
Pop Century Christmas Tree
Pop Century Christmas Tree
Pop Century Christmas Tree
Much like the Cast Member Pumpkin Carving contests happening at resorts all over Disney World for Halloween, various teams joined together to create their own gingerbread masterpieces. Guests placed their votes to determine a winner.
Gingerbread House Contest Display
Over at Pop Century, the Food and Beverage Team took home the prize for this colorful Gingerbread Minnie Mouse House.
Minnie Mouse Gingerbread House
I love the Krispy Treat Chimney!
Minnie Mouse Gingerbread House
The other entries were pretty great, too 🙂 . From this Gingerbread Pixie Hollow by the Merchandise Team…
Pixie Hollow Gingerbread House
… to a more traditional display by [Read more…]
All Star Music’s Intermission Food Court reopened on Wednesday after a refurbishment that began on August 1st. Originally slated to reopen on December 21, guests at All Star Music now have a fully functioning Food Court to enjoy a few weeks ahead of schedule.
And when it looks this great (aside from the obvious convenience), that’s especially good news…
Intermission Food Court Entrance
Taking its cue from the All Star Sports End Zone Food Court (which underwent a remodel of its own last year), Intermission Food Court now employs clean lines and a more neutral, somewhat muted color palette as opposed to the bold primary colors and over-the-top murals of musicians featured in the previous design.
Intermission Food Court
Intermission Food Court
While it’s immediately pleasing to the eye, what I love is that it’s deceptively simple. There are some obvious tributes to musical instruments, such as the woodwinds surrounding the indoor window of the Singing Spirits Bar.
Singing Spirits Bar
Singing Spirits Bar
But the more you look, the more you see. For instance, the Beverage Station appears to be simply that, with a few musical touches on the dispensers and such.
Beverage Station
Beverage Dispenser
Hot Cocoa Dispenser
But after taking a closer look, those circles on top of the Beverage Station actually [Read more…]
In June, we reported that the Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All Star Music Resort would be undergoing a major refurbishment from August 1 to December 20, 2014. Well, time sure flies, and the renovation is underway!
Intermission Food Court Sign
Guests staying at All Star Music have a few options available to meet their dining needs. Full access to End Zone Food Court at All Star Sports and World Premiere Food Court at All Star Movies will be available (as always) with the addition of dedicated bus transportation to either location.
Intermission Food Court Refurbishment sign
For the duration of the refurbishment, Note’able Games Arcade has been changed to Note’able Grab ‘n Go.
Note’able Grab ‘n Go sign
The name says it all… this is your All Star Music stop for grab and go snacks, beverages, and meals. There is a small table seating area upon entry, in front of a section reserved for [Read more…]
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