food IS a theme park
You know we’re a sucker for those delicious croquetas de Pollo and the Jamon Iberico from celebrity chef Jose Andres Disney Springs outpost, Jaleo.
Jaleo
On December 10, the Spanish restaurant will host a five-course meal featuring award-winning wines and foods from Spain’s Rioja Baja region.
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Walt Disney World, including lots of options in Disney Springs. But if you or your beloved enjoy fine wine and fine dining — and combinations thereof! — consider making an Advance Dining Reservation to savor the special menu at Wine Bar George!
Wine Bar George
This master sommelier-helmed spot offers an elegant dining experience, and the Valentine’s Day menu — available from February 14-16 — is a special chance to try eclectic food, specially curated wines, and lots more. [Read more…]
It’s finally time!!!
The new mug!
The Disney World refillable mugs have changed design after years of the old version! You can read all about it — and see more pics! — here.
Also, Spring is in the air! For starters, we dug up the menus for this year’s Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. We can’t wait to taste our way around Epcot’s Outdoor Kitchens.
On the festival front, we also learned that Disney is expanding the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival to include an extra week!
There’s even more fun food news from Disney; click on the links below!
Of course, there’s more! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including restaurant closures, and more!
If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!
How about some great cupcakes?!! Facebook friend Kristie sent us some Valentine love — a Red Velvet Cupcake from Pizza Planet. Take a look!
Red Velvet Cupcake
These homemade Frozen-themed cupcakes are fantastic! Jerry shared this picture of his daughter’s amazing creations, including Olaf the Snowman!!
Frozen Themed Cupcakes
As always, we can’t get enough of your Disney food finds. We can’t wait to see what our readers share with us next!
The fully updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2014 e-Book is an instantly downloadable PDF guide, featuring over 450 full-color pages of photographs, information, and advice about our favorite subjects — food and dining in Walt Disney World.
It’s guaranteed to help you navigate your way to delicious dining on your next trip! And if you’re ready to get yours now, head on over to DFBGuide.com to pick it up!!
For our Grand Launch Sale, use code: 2014 to get a $4 discount for a limited time! And at the end of this post, we have details on even more savings!
But, of course we’re offering a discount for our Grand Launch week!! Again, to celebrate the launch and to thank you for your support of the blog, we’ll be offering the Guide for $4 off its standard rate for a limited time! Order your copy now at DFBGuide.com and use code: [Read more…]
Disney fans, check out The Wave Discovery Dinner (for Tables in Wonderland members only) and a Wine Dinner at Jiko — both events will be held in March at the Walt Disney World resort!
has announced a January Discovery Dinner at The Wave…of American Flavors at the Contemporary Resort for January.
Discovery Dinner Details – click image for larger version
Here are a few details for ya…
Location: The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2014 6:30PM Reception; 7PM Dinner
Cost: $110 per person includes tax and gratuity
Dress Code: Casual Evening Attire
To celebrate Central Florida’s strawberry season, this event will feature family-owned Lott Farms. Tim Mahr (Vice President of Sales for the Southern Division of Martin Ray Winery) will be the wine speaker.
Welcome Reception
Strawberry Tequila Shooter with Lime Caviar
Strawberry Sweet Tea Braised Short Rib Slider
Kumamato Oysters in Strawberry Gelee with Micro Wasabi
MARTIN RAY CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
First Course
U-12 Scallop Crudo with Strawberries Five Ways and McGregor Farms Opal Basil
MARTIN RAY SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY
Second Course [Read more…]
Disney parks are heating up for summer and we’re all about preparation here at DFB!!
A classic Mickey Premium Bar is sure to cool you down...
If you’re headed to Orlando or Anaheim in the next few months, be sure to have these awesome Disney ice cold snacks on your list of must-eats!
They’ll keep you calm, cool, and collected for another round on Toy Story Midway Mania for sure.
Take a bite out of this week’s food news from Disney!
Of course, there’s more! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including N’Awlins Brunch Fest at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, World of Color Picnic Meals Discontinued at Disneyland, Raglan Road receives award, New Sandwich at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, and Jiko announced South African winemakers dinner.
If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!
We love it when readers spot new menu items or new-to-us food! Reader Tomara sent us news of a Chicken Deluxe Sandwich at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in the Magic Kingdom. This sandwich replaces the Chicken Wrap.
Deluxe Chicken Sandwich!
Facebook friend Cindy shared a bit of Hawai’i with us. “I recently returned from a great trip to Disney Aulani. I love your cupcake reports and wanted to let you know they are not to be missed in Hawaii. Here is a photo of the Pineapple Macadamia Nut cupcake. Enjoy!”
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cupcake!
Have you spotted an interesting Disney food related item? Don’t forget to share it with us!
With over 250 pages of delicious snacks, the DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Snacks will be the third — and long-awaited — book in our DFB Guide Snacks Series! It will be released VERY soon…but I wanted to share a little sneak peek for you!
As always, you can look forward to an instantly downloadable PDF guide with comprehensive information and advice on well over 200 delicious snacks that you can savor at the Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios parks in the Walt Disney World resort. (And that’s just so far…we’re not finished with the guide yet, so there may MANY more than 200 featured by the time we’re done!)
And, in the meantime, head on over to the DFBStore.com to get some great deals on our best-selling Disney Dining Guidebooks, like the DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks and the DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks!
Check out how you can have the best Disney vacation ever…and pay even less!
Mickey Fix is running an awesome contest for just a few more days! Enter for free to win a $50 Disney Gift Card!
Staten the Facts dines at Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Orlando Sentinel shares how Disney Chefs have helped to create healthy school lunches at Orange County schools.
NASDAQ reports that Montalvo Tequila has secured placement in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion.
Merryweather’s Cottage shares instructions for a Do-It-Yourself Disney travel mug made from a park map! Love this!
Disney Parks Blog shares 50’s Prime Time Cafe wallpaper for download.
Main Street Gazette stops by the BoardWalk Bakery for a cheesecake brownie.
AKL Resort highlights the new lunch options at Sanaa.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone!!
Starbucks Signage on Main Street Bakery Window
It was AWESOME sharing the adventures of so many DFB readers on Friday as they braved the crowds for 24 hours in the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure during the Monstrous Summer Kick-Off! You can see some of the yummy Monstrous treats that were served here!
But now that Summer has begun, we’ve got more to look forward to, like the opening of Starbucks on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, and the opening of the new Ice Cream and Gelato shop in Epcot’s France! Looking forward to bringing you all the details!
Get the scoop on this week’s food news!
Of course, there’s more! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including a new Southwest Chicken Salad at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe.
If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!
As we gear up for summer, we’re sharing ice cream cookie sandwiches. Check out this beauty tweeted from Reader Tim R. Tim had just three words to say “these…rule…all…”! 😉 WE agree!!
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich!
Reader Patrick M. shared a delicious find! He said via Facebook, “All Star Movies has taken the ice cream cookie sandwich to a whole new level. The picture isn’t the best, but there are three, yes three, scoops of ice cream.” WOW!
Three Scoop Ice Cream Sandwich!
We hope everyone enjoys delicious treats this holiday weekend!
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Studios Central
puts an end to the expensive restaurant debate!
Walt Disney World for Grown Ups features frozen Cokes!
Mickey Fix gears up for summer with this adorable Mickey and Minnie Mouse cooler tote!
Main Street Gazette features Star Wars snacks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Will you choose the Dark Side?
Disney Hipster Blog enjoys Quinoa Potato Cake at Le Cellier in Epcot.
All Ears features Disney World Publishing Worldwide’s announcement for a diabetes-focused series for children. Hooray Mickey!
Deadline features an apology from Disney for gluten-intolerant jokes on the show “Jessie”.
Here’s some fun news if you’re headed to Walt Disney World this Spring or Summer!
Citricos at the Grand Floridian Resort has announced two more wine dinners for 2013! And Flying Fish Cafe on Disney’s BoardWalk will host a wine dinner May 31st!
Flying Fish, a signature restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.
If you’re looking for a special evening, a wine dinner at Citricos or the Flying Fish Cafe is sure to be memorable!
Thursday June 6th — Reata Winery. Wine Maker Nori Nakamura will be hosting the event.Thursday August 22nd — Jax Vineyards. Hosted by Alexis Rose Depe.
Each exclusive event offers only 10 seats in the private Chef’s Domain dining room. Celebrate your [Read more…]
If you’re a fan of Jiko – The Cooking Place AND wine, plan to attend a wine dinner this May! These exclusive dinners come around rarely, since Jiko actually arranges for winemakers to come directly from South Africa to present to guests.
On May 4th, Jiko will present a South African Winemakers Tour. And The Wines of Warwick Estates will be presented on May 16, 2013.
Who:
Abrie Beeslar, Kanonkop; Peter De Wet, Excelsior; Gavin Slabbert, Raats Family Wines
When: Saturday, May 4th; 6:00pm
Reception Location: Arusha Terrace
Reception Menu:
Spinach and Mushroom Dumpling, Paneer Cheese, and Harissa Sauce
Fire Roasted Corn Cake with Applewood Smoked Bacon
Braised Beef Short Rib, Cracked Pappadom, and Peppadew-Cucumber Raita
Excelsior Chardonnay, Robertson
South African Wine at Jiko
First Course
Grilled Moroccan Spiced Quail, Chickpea Puree, and Wilted Greens
Side By Side Chenin Blanc Tasting
Raats Original Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
Raats Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
Second Course
Tunisian Olive Oil Poached Butterfish, Chorizo Bobotie, and Crispy Okra
Side By Side Chenin Blanc Tasting
Raats Original Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
Raats Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
Salad
Watermelon and Tomato Salad, Sherry Vinaigrette
Kanonkop Kadette, Stellenbosch
Entrée
Ostrich, Herb Pasta, and Spring Vegetable Medley
Kanonkop Pinotage, Stellenbosch
Dessert
Chocolate Chile Molten Cake and Drunken Cherries
Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson
When:
Thursday, May 16, 2013; 6:00pm
Reception Location: Sunset Lounge
Reception Menu:
Braised Curried Tomatoes, Toasted Millet Bunny Chow, and Gooseberry Marmalade
Rooibos Honey Smoked Quail, Compressed Orange, and Sweet Potato
Cinnamon-Dashi Oysters and Chili Pearls [Read more…]
Great news for those of you heading to Disney World during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival this year!!
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Angel Food Cake with Macerated Berries
The Festival has more for us Disney Food Fans than it ever had before! Twelve food marketplaces will be debuting this year, featuring fun tapas-sized eats like you’d find at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
The latest scoop on Disney food…
We’ve got additional food news, including Wine Dinner at Artist Point, restaurant closures, and LOTS more, on our Disney Food News Pin Board! Head over and check it out!
If you find a fun new food — or other awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!
Via Twitter, @tforrester shares these comments: “this breakfast panini @ Sunshine Seasons is 1 of my favorite things”.
Breakfast Panini
DFB Reader Ros sent us this cupcake alert – a Minnie Mouse cupcake shirt!
Minnie Cupcake Shirt
We know that lots of you have been eagerly awaiting our 2013 Edition of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, and we’re excited to say it’s COMING SOON! This week, in fact!!
We’ve been working hard on this edition all year, and it’s our biggest and best, yet! This e-Book features:
Expect the Grand Launch — along with a great discount and some awesome e-Book bundle deals — to come your way later this week!
Mickey Fix
highlights a Storm Trooper M&M candy dispenser.
DisZine announces a Super Bowl Party at Splitsville in Downtown Disney Orlando.
WESH shares budgeting tips for Disney dining. Courtesy of the DFB!
AllEars shares food, fun, and family at ‘Ohana in the Polynesian Resort.
Gorillas Don’t Blog shares circa 1996 photos from the Carnation Ice Cream Parlor in Disneyland.
Conde Nast Traveler discovers the Dole Whip!
OC Weekly stops by Disneyland’s Earl of Sandwich.
Have a great Sunday! See ya tomorrow!
The Flying Fish Café at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort has announced the first dinner for the 2013 Winery Series!
Be sure to block off Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, on your calendar for this fun and high end meal!
Featuring the Exciting Wines of Grgich Hills Estate – Napa, California.
With Special Guest, Violet Grgich – Co-proprietor, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Violet’s passion for wine began at an early age, as she grew up accompanying her father in the vineyards and cellar.
Grgich Hills Estate
She spent her summers at the winery, doing everything from bottling line work to laboratory analysis and working in the tasting room.
Violet Grgich
After attending the University of California, Davis, Violet returned home to Grgich Hills. She’s now responsible for daily management of the winery, as well as sales and marketing. She says that she has the ideal job: “I believe that wine is part of a healthy, happy and long life. Wine brings people together and makes them happy, which makes my job extraordinarily fulfilling.”
A menu from a seasonally-influenced market will be offered at the 6:15pm dinner. A reception [Read more…]
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