Foodie Guide to the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival – Opening Today

Foodie Guide By July 15, 2020 No Comments
Get ready to sip, savor, and stroll across six continents at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! YES, it’s time, once again, to celebrate the best in global food and drink at Disney’s longest festival ever starting July 15!

This year’s festival will be understandably different from what it was in the past. What has not changed is the chefs’ focus on authenticity through ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to honor the diverse global cuisines. And the beverage team has, once again, thoughtfully paired wine and beer with selections at each marketplace for the perfect sip.

New this year, a digital Festival Guidebook available on the My Disney Experience mobile app! Check out the listing of the more than 20 festival-exclusive marketplaces and discover all the family fun activities like the return of Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt; entertainment including the merry Mariachi Cobre and the rhythmic JAMMitors crew; plus, a peek at the limited-edition 25th anniversary merchandise for purchase. Download the app today to learn more.

Here is the first peek at all the delicious offerings in this official Disney Parks Blog Foodie Guide to the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Enjoy!

Mac & Cheese Hosted By Boursin® Cheese (World Showplace)

Food

  • Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese topped with Herbed Panko
  • Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce topped with Carrots, Celery, and Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • Lobster Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce and Lobster Cream topped with Herbed Panko
  • Macaroni & Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers (Plant-Based)

Beverage

  • Stiegl Brewery Radler Zitrone, Salzburg, Austria
  • L’ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
  • Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

Appleseed Orchard (World Showplace)

Food

  • Charcuterie and Cheese Plate featuring Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
  • Caramel-Apple Popcorn  

Beverage

  • Frozen Apple Pie (Non-Alcoholic) 
  • Short’s Brewing Co. Mule Beer, Elk Rapids, MI
  • Heavy Seas Brewery Tropicannon Citrus IPA, Halethorpe, MI
  • Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard, LA
  • 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade Dry Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Short’s Brewing Company Starcut Ciders Mosa Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI
  • Ciderboys Banana Bliss Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
  • Apple Blossom Sky: Fanta® Apple, Ginger Beer, Floodwall Apple Brandy, Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Syrup and Mini Marshmallows

Desserts & Champagne (World Showplace)

Food

  • Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops
  • Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crumbled Twix® Original
  • Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crushed M&M’S® Milk Chocolate

Beverage

  • Frozen S’mores (Non-Alcoholic)
  • Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, Champagne
  • Dom Pérignon Brut, Champagne
  • Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé, Champagne
  • Frozen S’mores with Whipped Cream Vodka

Wine & Dine Featuring Festival Favorites (World Showplace)

Food

  • Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream, Poland
  • Seafood Fisherman’s Pie, Ireland
  • Spanakopita, Greece

Beverage

  • Forge Cellars Dry Riesling Classique, Seneca Lake
  • Conundrum Red Blend, California
  • tenshən Rhône Style White Blend, Central Coast
  • Lang & Reed Wine Company Cabernet Franc, North Coast
  • Frog’s Leap Zinfandel, Napa Valley
  • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
  • Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls
  • Guinness Baileys Milkshake

Canada

Food

  • Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Prop & Peller® Pretzel Roll 
  • “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverage

  • Collective Arts Brewing Blackberry Fruit Beer, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Inniskillin Icewine
  • Château des Charmes Merlot

Refreshment Port

Food

  • DOLE Whip® Pineapple (Plant-Based)

Beverage

  • DOLE Whip® Pineapple with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
  • Bud Light Seltzer

Hawai’i (Showcase Plaza)

Food

  • Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise  
  • Teriyaki-glazed Spam® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise 

Beverage

  • Maui Brewing Company Pineapple Mana Wheat, Kihei, HI
  • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
  • AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE® Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine

The Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza)

Food

  • Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
  • Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverage

  • Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic)
  • Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale, Fort Pierce, FL
  • Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy

Shimmering Sips (Showcase Plaza)

Food 

  • Shimmering Strawberry Soft-Serve in a Waffle Cone 
  • Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote (Plant-Based) 

Beverage

  • Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices
  • Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
  • Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
  • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont

Islands of the Caribbean (Showcase Plaza)

Food

  • Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli
  • Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
  • Flancocho:Passion Fruit Cake with Coconut Flan

Beverage

  • Red Stripe Lager
  • Opici Family White Sangria
  • Frozen Mojito

Earth Eats Hosted By Impossible™ (Near Mexico)

Food

  • Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing (Plant-Based)
  • The Impossible™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (Plant-Based)
  • Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumble, and Baby Herbs (Plant-Based and Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverage

  • Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Featuring Twinings of London® (Non-Alcoholic)
  • Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL
  • Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Featuring Twinings of London® with Tito’s Handmade Vodka served in a Mason Jar

Mexico

Food

  • Ribeye Taco: Ribeye Steak with Ranchera Salsa in a Corn Tortilla topped with Onions, Chives, and a Lime Wedge
  • Pork Tostada: Fried Corn Tortilla topped with Chipotle Black Beans, Roasted Pork, Fresh Salsa Verde, Onions, and Cilantro

Beverage

  • Mexican Craft Beer: Tulum Artisanal Lager Crafted with Citrus Notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater
  • Passion Rose Sangria: Red Wine, Rum, Rose Petal Liqueur, Passion Fruit Purée, and Lime
  • Clásica Margarita: Tequila, Chile Poblano Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Salt Rim
  • Mango Smoky Margarita: Mango Purée, Mezcal, Applejack, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar with a Tajín Chile-Lime Rim

China

Food

  • Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw
  • Mongolian Beef Bao Bun

Beverage

  • Jasmine Draft Beer
  • Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
  • Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice

Africa

Food 

  • Spicy Kenyan Vegan Corn and White Beans with Pigeon Peas, Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and Kachumbari Slaw (Plant-Based)
  • Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-Scented Couscous

Beverage

  • Tusker Lager
  • Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape

Refreshment Outpost (Located in the African Outpost)

Food

  • Frozen Slushy Coca-Cola® or Minute Maid® Lemonadein a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic)

Beverage

  • Bud Light Seltzer

Germany

Food

  • Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese 
  • Roast Bratwurst in a Prop & Peller® Pretzel Roll 
  • Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce 

Beverage

  • Weihenstephaner Festbier Lager
  • M.I.A. Brewing Company Hugo, Doral, FL
  • Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
  • Riesling

Italy

Food

  • Margherita: Rustic Italian Flatbread with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese
  • La Classica: Cheese Tortellini with Ricotta, Provolone, Fontina, Parmesan, Vodka Sauce, and Crispy Bacon
  • Cannoli Siciliani:Crisp Pastry Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange

Beverage

  • Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
  • Pinot Grigio, Terre Di Bacco
  • Chianti, Gabbiano
  • Prosecco, Terre Di Bacco
  • Moscato, Batasiolo
  • Rosa Regale, Banfi
  • Italian White Sangria with Prosecco
  • Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon

Hops & Barley

Food

  • New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
  • Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille Sausage
  • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing 

Beverage

  • North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA
  • 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Heavy Seas Americannon APA, Baltimore, MD
  • Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
  • Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
  • Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

Funnel Cakes (Located in the American Adventure)

Food

  • Street Corn Funnel Cake topped with Roasted Corn, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro and Cumin Crema dusted with Paprika

Japan

Food

  • Tempura Donburi: Two Pieces of Tempura Shrimp and Kakiage Vegetable Tempura with Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce served over Sushi Rice
  • Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles in a Dashi Broth topped with Egg White Froth
  • Chirashi Sushi Flowerpot: Fresh-cut Salmon, Salmon Roe, and Spinach served over Sushi Rice with Furikake and topped with Poke Sauce

Beverage

  • Kirin Draft Beer
  • Strawberry Nigori Sake
  • Furano Martini: Vodka, Lavender Syrup, and Yuzu Juice

Morocco

Food

  • Beef Kefta Pocket with Caramelized Onions, Garlic, and Spicy Tomato Concassée
  • Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce
  • Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

Beverage

  • Mediterranean Beer
  • Kasbah Prestige Red
  • Red Organic Sangria
  • Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur

Brazil (Between Morocco and France)

Food

  • Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Onions (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
  • Pão De Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverage

  • M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL
  • Frozen Caipirinha featuring Leblon Cachaça

France

Food

  • Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises Et Chévre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions on a Flaky Pastry Crust
  • Canard Confit À L’orange: Braised Duck Confit À L’orange with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Tarte Tropezienne, Coulis Framboise: Brioche Cake Filled with Light Pastry Cream and Raspberry Coulis

Beverage

  • Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer
  • VeRy Raspberry: Rosé Wine with Natural Raspberry Flavor
  • Bordeaux, Merlot and Cabernet Blend, Château Tarin
  • La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose L’orange, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

  • Future World East – Spring Berry Bliss: Frozen Strawberry and Coconut Syrup topped with Raspberry Vodka
  • Canada – Orange Splash: Frozen Lemon mixed with Orange Vodka
  • American Adventure – Tropical Breeze: Frozen Lemon, Coconut Syrup, and Pineapple Rum
  • Showcase Plaza – Passion Flower: Frozen Passion Fruit and Tea infused with Lemon Vodka
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Disney Restaurants Currently Taking Dining Reservations

News By June 30, 2020 No Comments

Disney recently released a full list of dine-in restaurants, quick service spots, and snack kiosks that will reopen with reopen with the parks on July 11 (Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom), and July 15 (Hollywood Studios and EPCOT). We’ve also listed the dine-in restaurants open in Disney Springs (as of May 20).

See the list below where we’ve linked (in RED) the restaurants that are currently accepting dining reservations.

Magic Kingdom (beginning July 11, 2020):

Disney’s Animal Kingdom (beginning July 11, 2020):

Disney’s Hollywood Studios (beginning July 15, 2020):

EPCOT (beginning July 15, 2020):

Disney Springs (beginning May 20, 2020)

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Multi-Award-Winning Local Bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open Location at Disney Springs

News By June 17, 2020 No Comments

Gideon’s Bakehouse, a small, award-winning bakery, is opening a new location in The Landing at Disney Springs. Anticipating to open later this year, Gideon’s is best known for small-batch, handmade, almost half-pound cookies (yes, you read that right, half-pound) and cakes. Not only does their size make these cookies so special, Gideon’s brings its own spin to cookie flavors like Peanut Butter Crisp, Cookies & Cream and Pistachio Toffee Dark Chocolate.

“This opportunity is truly a dream come true and will allow us to flex all of our creative muscle in both desserts and décor. We’re passionate, inspired, and ready,” said Steve Lewis, owner and creator of Gideon’s Bakehouse.

Gideon’s plans to bring an expanded menu of cookie and cake slices to Disney Springs, plus add its own line of unique iced coffees, like the Original Peanut Butter Iced Coffee. Of course, guests can expect to find their favorite cookie flavors along with new and limited editions offered during special daily releases. The ever-popular Coffee Cake Cookie (previously only available one month a year) will be on sale every morning, with a Hot Cookie Hour each evening for those looking to cure a sweet tooth after dinner.

“We’re also excited to bring more cake flavors to our new location, offering never-before-seen creations like our special line of Double Frosted Cakes.” Steve said. “There are more than a few secrets we have up our sleeves that you’ll just have to wait to see. It’s not Gideon’s if it isn’t a little dark and mysterious.” We aim to even make the wait in line entertaining by immersing everyone in a transformative environment that will share our story as guests progress toward the counter.”

Guests can also look forward to collectible art becoming a part of the product packaging at the new bakery, which will be located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. The new Gideon’s location is being created with health-and-safety considerations in mind and its operation will model similar guidelines in use elsewhere in Disney Springs.

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Walt Disney World Introduces New Dining Plan Plus

News By February 27, 2020 Tags: No Comments

At Walt Disney World Resort, it’s important to give guests options so they can plan their visit in a way that’s right for them. As such, Disney is introducing a new Disney Dining Plan option for Disney Resort hotel guests. This new option, along with the recently announced “Water Park and Sports Option,” helps guests discover more of their offerings, at a great value.

Disney Dining Plan Plus
Starting today, Disney Resort hotel guests can add Disney Dining Plan Plus to their Walt Disney Travel Company vacation package. A Disney dining plan offers something for everyone as it is a convenient and flexible way for Walt Disney World guests to pre-pay for meals and eat at dining locations throughout our four theme parks, Disney Resort hotels and select locations at Disney Springs. With Disney Dining Plan Plus, guests get two meals per night of their package stay to redeem at either table service restaurants, quick service locations, character dining experiences, or a combination – giving them more flexibility. 

In addition, the Disney Dining Plan Plus option includes two snacks per night, one Disney Resort hotel refillable drink mug (which can be used at any Disney Resort hotel quick-service location), and at each meal, unlimited refills of fountain sodas, single-service teas and brewed coffee, or one non-alcoholic specialty beverage, and for guests 21 and older with valid ID, one beer, wine or cocktail. Meals can be redeemed in any order and in any combination. Unused meals and snacks rollover day to day. 

As Walt Disney World Resort continues to grow, there are so many amazing dining experiences for guests to enjoy, from new table-service restaurants like Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood and Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera, to favorite quick-service options like Docking Bay 7 at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Satu’li Canteen at Pandora – The World of Avatar.

More about Disney Dining Plans at https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/plans/

New Water Park and Sports Option
The Water Park and Sports Option, available as an add-on to select theme park tickets for $70 plus tax, allows guests to choose between enjoying the splashiest thrills at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach, living their basketball dreams at The NBA Experience, attending events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and testing their abilities at Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. 

The total number of admissions your Clients receive with this option is based on the length of their theme park ticket. For example, with a 3-day ticket that includes the Water Park and Sports Option, guests will receive three visits to any of these locations. And, it’s flexible! Your Clients can use all their admissions on the same day or repeat the same experience across multiple days. This option can now be added to a Walt Disney Travel Company package, making it even more convenient. 

Walt Disney World Resort is bustling with excitement right now, with groundbreaking lands like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land and Pandora – The World of Avatar, seasonal festivals and three new films at Epcot and more. And, there’s even more on the horizon this year – from Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular!

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Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT

News By February 19, 2020 Tags: , , No Comments

The time has come to celebrate American barbecue at the NOW OPEN Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue hosted by Coca-Cola at EPCOT! In the heart of The American Adventure pavilion, a glorious restaurant named after the regal-est eagle, Sam the Eagle of The Muppets, joins our ever-growing collection of dining establishments around World Showcase. 

Regal Eagle Smokehouse - Sam's Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue

This distinctly patriotic fast-casual restaurant has won the honor of hosting “Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue,” a competition fit for all patriots and pit masters. The contest brings a variety of classic backyard barbecue selections from across the country together to battle it out for Sam’s top award.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse - Various Entrees

On the menu are BBQ dishes such as Kansas City smoked chicken, Memphis dry-rub pork ribs, North Carolina chopped smoked pork butt, and a Texas beef brisket sandwich. For those looking for a lighter option, the Power Greens Salad is a great choice, too, with fresh citrus fruit, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and radishes drizzled with a fresh citrus vinaigrette and topped with chilled pulled chicken. There is also a delicious plant-based BBQ Jackfruit Burger served on garlic toast. 

Regal Eagle Smokehouse - Lighter Fare

Outside, the outdoor bar and patio is a great place to sit back and enjoy a selection of all-American beverages, too! The drink menu features craft brews and ciders from across the country on draft as well as wines from the west coast, Coca-Cola fountain beverages, and specialty regional cocktails like the Tennessee Lemonade with whiskey and peach or the non-alcoholic Berry Punch with white grape juice, strawberry, peach, and blackberry. 

Regal Eagle Smokehouse - Casual Dining

In addition, at a nearby merchandise cart, you will be able to browse a selection of exclusive merchandise featuring none other than Sam the Eagle. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is NOW OPEN at EPCOT! Come on down and celebrate the art of American BBQ.

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Celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnevale at Disney Springs

News, Special Events By February 11, 2020 Tags: , , , No Comments

Calling all foodies – Mardi Gras and Carnevale is back at Disney Springs! From the flavors on the streets of New Orleans (where Mardi Gras is most famously celebrated) to the beautiful city of Venice, you’ll discover the perfect way to celebrate with entertainment that will have them “jazzed” up and ready to party. 

Mardi Gras and Carnevale at Disney Springs - Maria & Enzo's Entrees

Step into the streets of Italy at Carnevale returning to Maria and Enzo’s now through February 29. Every night from 5-10 p.m. the restaurant transforms into a festival atmosphere filled with live entertainment including musicians, balloon artists, and mask painters where you can request your own unique mask to wear during the event. (Perfect fun for adults and kids!) The famous Carnevale menu returns jam-packed with delicious Sicilian delicacies like antipasti, salads, soups, pasta, entrees and more. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling (407) 560-8466. 

Mardi Gras and Carnevale at Disney Springs - House of Blues Restaurant and Bar

Down on the West Side, House of Blues Restaurant and Bar is getting ready to celebrate Fat Saturdays this month with authentic New Orleans-style food and music. Join in on the party in the courtyard on February 15 and 22 from 5-9 p.m. with food and drink specials plus live music from the Brown Bag Brass Brand. Returning favorites on the menu include Bread Bowl Gumbo, Jambalaya and their famous Bread Pudding at the Smokehouse just outside. If you pop into the restaurant, the Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee comes highly recommended! 

Mardi Gras and Carnevale at Disney Springs - Sprinkles Cupcakes

If you’re looking for something for their sweet tooth, swing by Sprinkles Cupcakes for the new Bananas Foster Cupcake packed with caramelized banana-infused rum sauce and topped with vanilla buttercream frosting with Mardi Gras themed sprinkles. (Available starting February 17-March 1.) Or, pop over to Vivoli il Gelato for the ultimate royal “treat”ment. It’s called the King Shake and it’s an over-the-top shake made with cake gelato spun with milk, a waffle cone, a cinnamon roll, and topped with whipped cream. 

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Fall in Love With These Valentine’s Day Treats at Disney

News By February 10, 2020 Tags: , No Comments

It’s the season of love, and it’s time for you to fall in love with these new offerings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts! This month, we’re talking about an incredible sangria class at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, gluten-friendly churros, out-of-this-world snacks, a dining package for the all-new “Magic Happens” parade and more!

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - Hot Chocolate, Green Milk, Puffed Cheese Chips, and Toydaria Swirl

Starting at Disneyland Resort, travelers will find an array of new items at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. At Ronto Roasters and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, you can warm up with some Black Spire Hot Chocolate! And fans of the Green Milk from the Milk Stand will rejoice in a new concoction called Toydaria Swirl. This new drink features the plant-based Green Milk swirled with savory chili-lime seasoning and mango jelly. And if you’re looking for a crunchy snack, you can stop by any of the beverage carts throughout the Black Spire Outpost to grab a bag of Galma Garlic Puffed Cheese Chips featuring white cheddar and Parmesan cheese flavors.

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - Kylo Ren's Tie Fighter mug

For the novelty collectors out there, get ready to shift into hyperspace to grab this new souvenir vessel in Tomorrowland featuring Kylo Ren’s Tie-Fighter! This premium mug is offered at the Tomorrowland Fruit and Lemonade Carts, so you’ll want to fly on by and secure this novelty for their collection! 

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - Dole Whip Tiki Bowls

Over on the other side of Disneyland Park in the jungles of Adventureland, The Tropical Hideaway is serving up Dole Whip in new souvenir Tiki bowls. This fun novelty comes in four different designs and even includes a cool reusable spoon. Guests can fill their Tiki bowl up with their choice of raspberry, pineapple, or orange Dole Whip and can come back to collect all four designs! And while they’re there, they can try a few of the other snacks available at this jungle oasis like the sweet lumpia or savory bao buns. 

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - Plaza Inn Short Rib Entree

In addition, the all-new “Magic Happens” parade is debuting Feb. 28 at Disneyland Park, which means that a new dining package is now available at Plaza Inn! With this new experience, you will be able to enjoy a delicious lunch at Plaza Inn before enjoying reserved viewing for “Magic Happens.” All packages include one lunch entrée, one beverage, one Plaza Inn credential, and one voucher that provides access to the parade’s reserved viewing area. For adults, the entrée will include slow-cooked short rib with chimichurri, chicken thigh fried to a golden brown, pesto-infused mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, corn relish, and dessert. For kids, they’ll enjoy fried chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn relish, their choice of applesauce or baby carrots, and dessert as well as their choice of a small Dasani water or small lowfat milk. Vegetarian options are also available upon request. For more information and to make reservations, visit the Disneyland Resort website, check out the Disneyland app, or call 714-781-DINE (714-781-3463).

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - Sangria University at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

On the east coast at Walt Disney World Resort, if you’re looking for a cute date idea this Valentine’s season, stop by Sangria University at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This unique experience will teach you how to make your very own personalized sangria alongside the resident Sangria Sommeliers at Three Bridges Bar & Grill. During the session, Guests will also learn about the history of the popular fruity wine cocktail and sample all four of the restaurant’s house-made sangrias before making their own! Sangria University occurs on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa Del Lago and is $45 per guest. Reservations can be made by calling 407-939-1004.

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - Warm Churros and Chocolate Sauce

Of course, after you have finished learning all about how to make your own Sangria, you can always hang out at Three Bridges Bar & Grill afterwards for a relaxing afternoon of delicious appetizers and drinks. Popular dishes include the curry-lentil hummus with naan bread and crackers, warm manchego and Oaxaca cheese dip, and fried shrimp corn dogs. For something sweet, try a vanilla custard Mickey tart or even warm churros with chocolate sauce. And for gluten sensitivities, gluten-free churros are also on the menu! 

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cake and Mermaid Slush

Speaking of sweet snacks, be sure to stop by Magic Kingdom Park later this month to grab one of two new snacks! The first is a new molten chocolate chip cookie at Columbia Harbour House. The Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cake features a chocolate chip lava cookie served warm and topped with buttercream and a chocolate Minnie bow. The second treat, the Mermaid Slush, can be found at Prince Eric’s Village Market. This berry-flavored slush is topped with whipped cream and a chocolate mermaid tail – how cute! Both of these items will be available later this month.

Valentine's Day Treats at Disney Parks - D-Luxe Burger Pizza Burger

Finally – if you’re craving pizza AND burgers, then there’s a new bite for you! Available through the end of February at Disney Springs, D-Luxe Burger is serving a brand-new PIZZA BURGER! This delicious burger comes with a signature-blend beef patty topped with artisan pepperoni, fried mozzarella, Pomodoro sauce, and lettuce.

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City Works Eatery & Pour House Now Open at Disney Springs

News By February 7, 2020 Tags: , No Comments

Sports fans rejoice because the ultimate dining destination is now open! City Works Eatery & Pour House opened its doors yesterday bringing classic American dishes and an incredible beer menu to Disney Springs. The Chicago-based brand currently operates nine locations across the country with its first Central Florida location conveniently located just outside NBA Experience on the West Side.

The venue features 17 televisions, a state-of-the-art sound system including a 168 inch high-definition video screen so you’ll be able to catch all the high-scoring action from every angle.

There are over 90 local and global craft brews on tap at this restaurant including eight wines on draft. If that’s not enough to be excited about the food is just as newsworthy. The menu is filled with so many delicious entrees including sandwiches, tacos, salads, burgers, classic bar bites, and more.

You won’t want to miss the Buffalo Chicken Dip as a starter— it’s filled with the perfect ratio of pulled buffalo chicken and bleu cheese cream making it a snackable dish to kick off lunch or dinner. Another favorite is the Ahi Tuna Tacos—poke-style tuna, Napa cabbage, and avocado topped with cilantro lime cream, a delicious and fresh take on the traditional taco. Some other can’t-miss favorites were the Short Rib, Smoked BBQ Ribs, and the Salmon Burger. If your Clients have any room leftover, the dessert selection satisfies any sweet tooth with Peanut Butter Snickers Pie, S’mores Dip, Root Beer Floats and more.

Brunch fans are also in for a treat because the Rock N Roll Brunch menu is filled with mouth-watering dishes on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Make sure you come hungry for beignets, breakfast hash, avocado toast, and breakfast sandwiches with mimosa flights and an over-the-top bloody mary. Happy Hour will also be available Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. with a discounted menu of select beer, wine and appetizers.

City Works Eatery & Pour House is currently taking walk-ups and will start to fulfill reservations through My Disney Experience, online and via OpenTable starting March 9.

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Cinderella-Themed Treats at Disney Parks

News, Special Events By February 5, 2020 Tags: No Comments

If you have been dreaming about new sweet treats coming to Disney Parks, then this news is a wish come true! In Celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disney’s animated classic, Cinderella, their pastry chefs have created an array of yummy new desserts at Walt Disney World Resort. And at Disneyland Resort, the afternoon tea at Steakhouse 55 will be receiving a magical Cinderella-themed overlay with special themed desserts, snacks, and more!

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At Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll be able to find a wide selection of treats to satisfy your sweet tooth across property. Unless otherwise noted, all of the items listed below will be available through February 28, 2020. 

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Cake

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Cake (Available at Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom® Park) – Lemon-scented Bavarian mousse filled with blueberry compote on top of a citrus almond cake

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Cinderella Soft-Serve

Cinderella Soft-Serve (Available at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village resort) – Vanilla soft-serve topped with a white chocolate clock, white chocolate crispy pearls, and glitter

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Cinderella Cupcake

Cinderella Cupcake (Available at Capt. Cook’s and Kona Coffee Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort) – Vanilla cupcake with blueberry compote filling, vanilla buttercream, and a white chocolate slipper

Cinderella Cupcake (Available at Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort) – Yellow cake filled with pumpkin custard and topped with vanilla buttercream

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Cinderella's Cake Pop Coach

Cinderella’s Cake Pop Coach (Available at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort) – Triple chocolate cake pop with white chocolate wheels

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Cinderella's Slipper Cupcake

Cinderella’s Slipper Cupcake (Available at Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts) – Vanilla cupcake with strawberry fluff, buttercream, a white chocolate slipper, gold crispy pearls, and disco dust

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Off to the B all Dessert

Off to the Ball Dessert (Available at Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort) – Cheesecake with chocolate-hazelnut ganache center and white chocolate decorations

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake

Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake (Available at the Food Courts of Disney’s All-Star Resorts) – Chocolate cupcake with peanut butter fluff filling, peanut butter buttercream, fondant ears, and a chocolate “cheese” wedge

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Glass Slipper Cupcake

Glass Slipper Cupcake (Available Feb. 9-Mar. 7 at Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort) – Yellow cupcake with lemon filling, tea-infused buttercream, sugar crystals, and a white chocolate slipper

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Cinderella's Coach Chocolate Box

Cinderella’s Coach Chocolate Box (Available Year-Round at The Ganachery at Disney Springs) – Cinderella’s Coach box filled with two ganache squares of your Clients’ choice

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - Cinderella's Carriage Mini Dome Cake

Cinderella’s Carriage Mini Dome Cake (Available at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs) – Strawberry mousse with strawberry champagne center and vanilla chiffon cake

Cinderella Treats at Disney Parks - So This Is Love: A Cinderella Anniversary Tea at Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel

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So This Is Love: A Cinderella Anniversary Tea at Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel

For a limited time beginning February 7, Guests can celebrate Cinderella’s 70th anniversary at a very special tea party sure to enchant taste buds of all ages! The menu features a delectable selection of salads, scones, tea sandwiches, desserts, and a dash of Disney magic—plus an assortment of loose-leaf teas and herbal infusions. Aperitifs, wines by the glass, ports, and cordials are also available for an additional charge.

You have a choice of three distinct tea parties – Classic, Premium, or Kids – for an afternoon filled with delightful bites and fantastical sips fit for Disney’s popular princess! This afternoon tea occurs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12-3pm starting February 7, 2020. Reservations can be made on the Disneyland Resort website.

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Handmade Pasta and More at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

News By January 31, 2020 Tags: , , No Comments

Nestled at the front of Main Street, U.S.A., Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is one of the hidden gems of Magic Kingdom Park. Here, you can relive the romance of Disney’s 1955 animated classic “Lady and the Tramp” in a charming turn-of-the-century trattoria where the famous love-struck pups shared their first plate of spaghetti and meatballs. With its whitewash balustrades, French doors, and expansive front porch, Tony’s classic Italian restaurant is the perfect spot for hopeless romantics and pasta-lovers alike!

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - Caprese

Guests start their meal off with one (or more!) dishes from the antipasti menu like the Caprese with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. Or if you’re looking for a light seafood appetizer, Tony’s is also known for their crispy calamari served with spicy house-made pickles and herb aïoli.

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - Various Italian Entrees

For the main course, you’ll find a variety of Italian dishes such as pizza pies, meatballs, and a variety of pastas. Tony’s pizza pies come topped with a blend of cheeses as well as a choice of pepperoni, sausage, or garden vegetables and make for a perfect shareable entrée! The Roman-style steak is another great option with spinach and ricotta ravioli, heirloom tomatoes, wilted chard, hazelnut, and lemon Parmesan crema, or you can chow down on the classic chicken parmigiana featuring lightly-breaded chicken breast topped with provolone and Tony’s marinara sauce served over freshly-made thin spaghetti and local vegetables. 

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - Handmade Pasta

Of course, you won’t want to miss out on the pasta! Choose from options like chicken fettuccine alfredo or ravioli and house-made gnocchi primavera, both topped with your choice of grilled chicken breast or grilled jumbo shrimp. The scampi pasta is also a popular dish which features fresh linguine pasta made from scratch in-house and tossed with shrimp, classic butter sauce, Parmesan, and fresh vegetables. 

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - Spaghetti and Meatballs

And you can never go wrong with good ol’ spaghetti and meatballs! The freshly-made thin spaghetti can be topped with your choice or hand-rolled pork-beef meatballs or Italian sausage. If you’re looking for a plant-based option, you can even order mushroom meatballs! 

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - Cannoli and Tiramisu Desserts

For dessert, end your meal with a sweet treat that you won’t forget. Some options include a cannoli with ricotta cream-filled shells and powdered sugar or the Tiramisù featuring espresso-soaked sponge cake layered with mascarpone sweet cream and served with chocolate sauce. There’s even a yummy chocolate cupcake option for the kiddos! 

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant - Sponge Cake Dessert

Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a must-try spot for any visit to Magic Kingdom Park.

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