Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom

Foodie Guide By November 9, 2018 Tags: No Comments

Once again, aromas of chocolate, cinnamon, and peppermint fill the air in Magic Kingdom Park for the holiday season. Here’s a list of just some the delicious treats you can enjoy as part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World Resort.

The Holiday Wishes Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party also returns this year with festive snacks and sweets and spectacular views of the holiday fireworks over Cinderella Castle. You can take in the sights with reserved seating at Tomorrowland Terrace or get up close and personal with Plaza Garden Viewing.

New to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year is Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party. Enjoy specialty sips including beer and wine, light bites, and irresistible sweets at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant as well as a reserved viewing area the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.

Enjoy cinnamon buns, red velvet waffles, cookies, peppermint treats, and more this year scattered throughout the park. With returning favorites like the Scrooge McDuck Eggnog Custard and the Holiday Mickey Cinnamon Roll as well as exciting new treats like the Vanellope Éclair and the Christmas Cookie Milkshake, there is something to taste around every corner!

Main Street Bakery

  • Holiday Mickey Cinnamon Roll (served daily throughout the holiday season) – with red and green icing garnished with a Mickey Santa Hat
  • Chocolate Yule Log (gluten friendly) – with chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, and white chocolate piece featuring Mickey and Minnie
  • Sugar Rush Jumbo Cupcake (served daily throughout the holiday season) – red velvet vanilla swirl cupcake with peppermint icing, assorted candy, sprinkles, and a white chocolate Wreck-It Ralph piece
  • Mickey Ornament Gingerbread Cookie – gingerbread cookie dipped in icing

Casey’s Corner

  • Ugly Sweater Brownie (served daily throughout the holiday season)
  • Poutine Dog – hot dog topped with fries, poutine gravy, cheese curds, and chives

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

  • Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae or Cone (served daily throughout the holiday season)

Sleepy Hollow

  • Sandy Claws Dessert – toy sack cake pop wrapped in fondant with white chocolate Sandy Claws piece
  • Red Velvet Zero Waffles – red velvet waffles with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and holiday sprinkles

Gaston’s Tavern

  • Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll (served daily throughout the holiday season) – cinnamon roll topped with red and white icing
  • Vanellope Éclair – éclair with fruity cereal filling and topped with chocolate piece

Storybook Treats

  • Peppermint Soft-Serve Cone(served daily throughout the holiday season)
  • Peppermint Soft-Serve Sundae (served daily throughout the holiday season) – with red and white-striped paper straw dipped in chocolate and crushed peppermint
  • Scrooge McDuck Eggnog Custard (gluten friendly) – eggnog custard topped with spiced chocolate cake meringue and a gold foil chocolate Scrooge McDuck coin

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

  • Mickey’s Very Berry Lemonade (served daily throughout the holiday season) – red and green strawberry lemonade
  • Holiday Burger – burger on Texas toast with roasted turkey, Muenster cheese, stuffing, and cranberry sauce

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (note: this location closes at 5:00pm on party nights)

  • Christmas Cookie Sundae (served daily throughout the holiday season) – cookie butter ice cream topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles
  • Christmas Cookie Milkshake (served daily throughout the holiday season) – cookie butter milkshake with cotton candy and a Mickey marshmallow paper straw

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café

  • Feliz Navidad Nachos – red and green tortilla chips topped with turkey chili and queso sauce
  • Three Caballeros Spiced Chocolate Yule Log (gluten friendly) – chocolate mousse with flourless chocolate cake topped with spiced chocolate ganache, powdered sugar, and white chocolate piece
  • Churro Bites with Red and Green Sugar (served daily throughout the holiday season) – served with chocolate dipping sauce

Churro Carts Throughout the Park

  • Red and Green Sugar Churros (served daily throughout the holiday season)

But wait, there’s more! Throughout the year, Casey’s Corner has featured a variety of specialty Hot Dogs of the Month, and we’re bringing each and every one of them back for a limited time for the 12 Days of Christmas Dogs – featuring hot dogs of hot dogs past! In the 12 days leading up to Christmas, your Clients will be able to get their favorite Hot Dog of the Month once again. Each one will only be available for one day only.

  • Dec. 14 – Pineapple Teriyaki Dog topped with roasted pineapple, onions, Teriyaki sauce, and green onions
  • Dec. 15 – Buffalo Chicken Dog topped with buffalo chicken, celery, and a garlic ranch drizzle
  • Dec. 16 – Greek Dog topped with olives, banana peppers, red onions, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce
  • Dec. 17 – Cuban Dog topped with mojo pork, relish, swiss cheese, and mustard
  • Dec. 18 – Aztec Dog topped with sweet and spicy ground beef and creamy elote mixed with spicy lime mayonnaise and grated Parmesan cheese
  • Dec. 19 – Philly Cheesesteak Dog topped with roast beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and cheese sauce
  • Dec. 20 – Casey’s Classic Dog topped with hash browns, bacon, cheese, and fried onion straws
  • Dec. 21 – Cheesy Dog topped with cheddar cheese, queso cheese, and spicy cheese puffs
  • Dec. 22 – Jalapeño Popper Dog topped with cheese sauce, garlic ranch, bacon bits, jalapeño poppers, and sliced jalapeños
  • Dec. 23 – Loaded Mashed Potato Dog topped with garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, scallion sour cream, and green onions
  • Dec. 24 – Poutine Dog topped with fries, poutine gravy, cheese curds, and chives
  • Dec. 25 through Jan 1. – 2 Foot-Long Hot Dog with your choice of two toppings (Casey’s Classic, Chili Cheese, or Macaroni & Cheese)

There’s also an array of complimentary goodies that you won’t want to miss out on (included in the price of their Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket). Alternative healthy and allergy-friendly goodies are also available upon request.

  • Main Street: Red Mickey Santa Sugar Cookie
  • Tortuga Tavern: Snowman Soft Pretzel and Shaved Ice
  • Liberty Square: Ginger Molasses Cookie and Eggnog
  • Pinocchio Village Haus: Hot Chocolate, Fruit-flavored Soda, and a variety of holiday cookies
  • Friar’s Nook: Chilled Apple Cider and Chocolates
  • Storybook Snacks Cart: Peppermint Crunch Cookie
  • Auntie Gravitie’s Galactic Goodies: Chocolate Chip Cookie and Shaved Ice
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café: Snickerdoodle Cookie and Hot Chocolate

And remember, unless otherwise noted, all of these items are exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Some of them will also be available during regular park hours when using the My Disney Experience app’s mobile order service, which allows your Clients to order meals and snacks on demand, pay in advance and skip the line at select quick-service food and beverage locations.

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Foodie Guide to Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Foodie Guide By November 7, 2018 Tags: , No Comments

A feast of food is about to blow in for this year’s Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! From Nov. 8, 2018, to January 6, 2019, you can join us for this holly, jolly event and delight in festive shows, enchanting “snows,” holiday décor, Toy Story Land cheer, and yummy sweets and treats!

Watch as Sunset Boulevard becomes a winter wonderland and Hollywood Tower Hotel transforms with projections and laser effects depicting holiday stories of beloved Disney characters. At the end of every night, you can experience Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!: a Santa-sized spectacular jam-packed with holiday music, fireworks, special effects, and dazzling state-of-the-art projections.

You can also indulge in a flurry of sweets with the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party. This special event features an array of holiday-themed snacks, decadent desserts, beer, wine, and specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as character greetings and reserved viewing for Disney Movie Magic and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! 

Additionally, throughout the park you’ll find festive treats that’ll have your taste buds singing “Tis the season!” From gingerbread pops and holiday popcorn to hot chocolate flights and specialty cocktails, there’s so much to celebrate! 

FOOD:

Festive Popcorn – This treat features caramel corn mixed with nuts, crispy pearls, candy-coated chocolates, and mini sugar cookies. Find it at BaseLine Tap House and various popcorn carts throughout the park.

Gingerbread Pop – It’s SO CUTE and one of my favorite holiday snacks, the Gingerbread Pop comes on a stick for easy on-the-go deliciousness and is dipped in chocolate. You can find it at Anaheim Produce, the Churro Cart in front of the Chinese Theater, and the Main Entrance Coffee Cart.

Mini Shortbread Cookies – Decorated with sugar pieces, these yummy cookies can be found at Grand Avenue Cart and Hollywood Scoops.

Large Shortbread Cookie – This big shortbread cookie is filled with raspberry jam and decorated in frosting. Get it at Trolley Car Café!

Santa Belt Macarons – Ho ho ho! Have a Santa Macaron! These almond macarons with hazelnut filling have climbed down the chimneys at BaseLine Tap House and Oasis Canteen and come in packages of five.

Santa Belt Candy Apple – Dipped in chocolate and decorated with more chocolate and marshmallow ears, you will definitely want to take a bite out of these candy apples available at Trolley Car Café!

Olaf Cupcake – You will be giving everyone a warm hug after trying this chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting available at ABC Commissary and Backlot Express

Strawberry Mint Verrine – Head to Fairfax Fare to try these marinated strawberries dipped in peppermint crème.

Spiced Cold Chocolate – This chocolate verrine is made with house-made cinnamon marshmallows and chocolate cake and can be found at Rosie’s All-American Café.

Chocolate Chestnut Cone – Chow down on this chocolate treat served on a praline leaf offered at Backlot Express.

Chocolate Mousse Present – The tastiest present of all, this chocolate mousse dessert with chocolate ganache can be found at ABC Commissary.

Cranberry Mousse – Feast on this festive dome of chocolate-cranberry mousse available at Trolley Car Café!

Caramel Éclair – Find this tasty pastry filled with caramel at Dockside Diner.

Prep and Landing Cupcake – Get ready for some elven shenanigans with this gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese frosting offered at Rosie’s All-American Café and Dockside Diner.

Eggnog Panna Cotta – This Eggnog Panna Cotta comes with raspberry and chocolate crème and can be found at Catalina Eddie’s.

Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Lunch Box Tart – You will find a friend in this yummy holiday Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Lunch Box Tart at Woody’s Lunch Box. It’s also topped with snowflakes and crispy pearls!

BEVERAGES:

Hot Chocolate Flight – Warm up with Hot Chocolate Flights featuring hot chocolate with Irish liqueur, hot chocolate with vanilla vodka, and hot chocolate with cherry bourbon. The flight can be found at Fairfax Fare.

Frozen Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) – Cool down with some Frozen Hot Cocoa offered at ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, and Rosie’s All-American Café.

Gumdrop – You’ll be dreaming of sugarplums and gumdrops with this special holiday cocktail made with raspberry liqueur, raspberry vodka, pineapple and cranberry juices, and Sprite available at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and mobile bars near Echo Lake and Hollywood Scoops.

Holiday Mule – There’s nothing like a good mule with vodka, lemon liqueur, cranberry juice, and ginger beer. Find it at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and mobile bars near Echo Lake and Hollywood Scoops.

Christmas on the Beach – Made with blue liqueur, Caribbean rum, and pineapple and cranberry juices, this tropical cocktail will be found at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and mobile bars near Echo Lake and Hollywood Scoops.

Frosted Gingerbread Martini – If you love gingerbread cookies, you’ll love this gingerbread cocktail with vodka, Irish liqueur, coffee liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and ice cream mix available at Backlot Express.

Frostbite Cocktail – This cold cocktail made with vodka, blue liqueur, cranberry juice, and sour will be offered at Dockside Diner and Backlot Express.

Winterberry Margarita – Everyone loves a good marg. This holiday version is made with silver tequila, orange liqueur, sour, cranberry juice, and wildberry syrup. Find it at ABC Commissary and Rosie’s All-American Café.

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Be Our Guest Switches to Prix Fixe Dinner: What to Know Before You Go

Restaurant Reviews By October 10, 2018 Tags: , , No Comments

Disney’s popular Be Our Guest menu has changed. Here’s what’s new with the 3-course Prix Fixe Dinner!

When Be Our Guest opened in 2012 it was unlike anything else. The restaurant was unique in offering Counter Service by day for breakfast and lunch, but Table Service dining each evening. Additionally Be Our Guest was the first restaurant in Magic Kingdom to serve beer and wine.

Today, it remains one of the rare restaurants where Advance Dining Reservations are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

While guests can still enjoy a la carte Counter Service for lunch during the day, the biggest change to Be Our Guest’s menu involves its new “Prix Fixe” Dinner.

Before, the Table Service Dinner options were done via classic-style menus. Guests could skip over appetizers and focus on entrées, or vice-versa. You might even sit down for just some dessert at the end of the evening, and still gain access to the Beast’s castle and all its magic!

Guests simply exchanged a single Table Service Credit on their Disney Dining Plan, or paid out of pocket.

However, recently Be Our Guest switched exclusively to a 3-course final meal known as the Prix Fixe Dinner.

You may have already heard some frustration attached to this change when it comes to the cost. Because the Prix Fixe Dinner is considered to be a “Signature” experience, it now requires two Table Service Credits instead of just one.

(Pro-tip! Tables in Wonderland cardholders have access to a 20% discount, and Annual Passholders get a 10% discount!)

The out-of-pocket price seems to be a better option. Arguably both are if you’re hungry enough to get your money’s worth! Set at $35 per child (9 and under) and $55 for adults, a quick summary of the lusciously updated menu reveals how diners are really getting the better deal.

A Taste of the Menu

Walt Disney World’s explanation for going prix fixe was to “enhance” the menu with “exquisite, delicious cuisine” and an “experience that will make you feel like royalty”.

So far critics give the change their approval after experiencing the elevated tastes within the already enriched castle atmosphere.

(For some of our favorite reviews and insights click here and here!)

Dinner begins with a house-made Sourdough Loaf accompanied by butter sprinkled with coarse salt. Guests then have their choice of an appetizer and entrée, but dessert is pretty much the same for everyone.

Choose an appetizer from several new and old French-inspired favorites. In addition to the infamous Onion Soup, you will now find a Maine Lobster Bisque and Charred Octopus.

Kids can choose either an Iceberg Wedge Salad or a Fruit and Cheese Plate.

All-new and improved entrées include a Grilled Center-Cut Filet Mignon, Smoked Ricotta and Corn Tortellini, Poulet Rouge Chicken, Saffron-Infused Seafood Bouillabaisse, Spice-Dusted Lamb Chops, and Roasted Pork Tenderloin.

Be Our Guest’s most kid-approved entrée is “Beast’s Casserole”, aka house-made Mac & Cheese. There’s also a Pan-seared Chicken Breast or Seared Shrimp Skewer.

3-Course Dessert? Yes, Please!

Saving room for dessert is a must! Even if you’re too full to finish, the consensus is in that this finale is one of Disney’s most Instagram-worthy treats to date!

The “Dessert Trio” features an Almond Macaron with Lemon Jam and Raspberries and a Dark Chocolate Truffle filled with Dark Chocolate Grand Marnier Ganache.

But the best part has to be the White Chocolate “Chip” Cup: a white chocolate replica of the real Chip from Beauty and the Beast! (And he’s full of Oreo “Grey Stuff” and Crisp Pearls!)

Mini fans will love the kid-size version of the Dessert Trio! It has a special twist: little pools of blue, yellow, and red icing and a small paintbrush. Your budding artists get the chance to “paint” Chip and create his face!

     

To learn more about the updated Be Our Guest menu, click here.

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Newly Re-imagined Restaurant: Lamplight Lounge

Restaurant Reviews By September 20, 2018 Tags: , , , No Comments

Next week marks 3 months since Disney California Adventure opened admission to a first of its kind Pixar-inspired park. Previously known as Paradise Pier, the newly renovated Pixar Pier is no doubt described as “incredible”… and not just because it features an attraction based on our favorite Disney superhero family!

When I see the name Pixar, the very first thing I picture is their signature intro. It’s hard to imagine Pixar’s “I” as anything but the mischievous Luxo Lamp Jr. after being squished by a few eager jumps!

Yes, that is the little lamp’s official name just in case you didn’t know! In fact “Luxo Jr.” is the first short film ever produced by Pixar Animation Studios. (Can you guess who made their grand debut in that one?)

It seems only fitting that the re-imagined Lamplight Lounge should welcome Disney adventurers at the beginning of the pier’s newest story.

An Authentic Atmosphere

For fans who find themselves wondering about what happens behind-the-scenes, Lamplight Lounge is sure to please.

Get ready for more than just table-service dining and gorgeous panoramic shots of Paradise Bay. Immerse in décor specifically curated in dedication to the very storytellers who create the Pixar films and shorts treasured by so many.

This is THE exclusive, up close and personal look at artists and animators who bring Pixar plots to life. So be sure to explore every last unique detail of all that’s been left behind by the studios’ “regulars”!

From scattered sketches showing off the design process to handwritten feedback notes and shelves housing toys of the final characters, diners can’t help but feel like they’re part of a Pixar storyboard.

The actual Pixar Studios doesn’t allow public tours, but we’ve confirmed this lounge replicates pieces of its interior design. That means for now, it’s the closest any fan will get to finding out how some of the magic happens!

(Want to learn more about Lamplight Lounge’s look? Click here to read up on 7 insider facts to know before you go!)

A Taste of the Menu

The fun continues with Lamplight Lounge’s purposely playful menu. This California casual gastro-pub starts things off with appetizers referred to as shareable “Bites,” which range from $12.00 – $18.00 in price. Rumor has it, the Guest-favorite is already chosen: Lobster Nachos.

Exactly as they sound, these House-made Tortilla Chips are smothered with warm Lobster, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Crema, Aged Cheddar, and Oaxaca Cheese.

Looking to keep it traditional? We recommend a classic: Potato Skins. Crispy Yukon Gold Potatoes are topped with Brown Butter-Caper Yogurt, Smoked Paprika Aïoli, and Manchego Cheese.

If you’re extra hungry head on over to the Downstairs Dining Area for “Bigger Bites” (entrees), the “Budding Artists” kid’s menu, or a little something sweet. Bigger Bites are priced at $23 and under, and kids eat for just $10!

Bigger Bites include a grilled Cheddar Burger, crispy Chicken Sandwich, Salmon PLT, and salad options. Our mouths are set of course on Chef Remy’s recommendation. When in Pixar Pier, why not try some Ratatouille?

If your “Budding Artist” is also a picky eater, well then there’s Mini Burger Sliders, PB and J Rolls, and pasta to the rescue. Plus lunch and dinner get easier to finish with dessert on the line, especially when it’s warm, fluffy donuts alongside delicious dipping sauces!

For the full menu and pricing, click here!

Creativity in Your Cup

This time mom and dad aren’t the only ones with fancy drinks! The Lamplight Lounge offers an array of “mocktail” non-alcoholic beverages, and we can’t help but admire their names and drool over the ingredients!

Monster’s Inc. lovers will have to order a 2319. Frozen Strawberry Purée, Cream of Coconut, and Pineapple Juice mixed and topped with Coco-Cola make this a drink that’s truly for kids of all ages.

Reach infinity and beyond with Infinity Fizz: Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, Apple Juice, and Cherry Pearls. Or try Falling With Style: Odwalla Lemonade and Mango Purée.

Adults, don’t forget this is a lounge! Lamplight boasts an impressive draft, bottle, and can beer selection in addition to 14 wines available per glass or by the bottle.

But for the children at heart, you may want to skip straight to the specialty drinks with their own nod to Pixar film-making. The Scream Canister, Over Budget, Plot Twist, and The Short are just a few!

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Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival: Now With Bigger Fun for Little Ones!

Special Events By September 4, 2018 Tags: , No Comments

Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival is back and bibbidi-bobbidi-better than ever before with 4 new kid-approved attractions! From August 30th through November 12th, we’ve compiled this need-to-know guide on Disney’s most family-friendly food festival yet!

Since its debut in 1996, the Epcot Food & Wine Festival has grown to include 65 wineries and over 40 breweries. While the annual Disney extravaganza has previously catered to fans of all ages, this year is set to be an unforgettable experience for parents with aspiring foodies to entertain.

THE BASICS

Entrance into the Food & Wine Festival is free with Epcot park admission, which starts at $102. Because of its size, regular attendees of the festival recommend at least 2 days. However, it’s definitely worth checking out even if you can only make Epcot a one-day stop.

Don’t forget to grab a Food & Wine Passport before you start the day. You can keep track of where you’ve been and document all the daring new flavors you (and your brave kiddos) may try!

Pro-tip! Watch for a “strawberry” symbol at food booths! It signals there are foods available made especially with kids in mind.

Pro-tip! Are you using Disney Dining Plan credits? You can trade a quick service meal credit for three snack items from any single food booth! (The food booths around World Showcase open at 11am!)

DISNEY’S NEW FREE KID-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL FUN

Disney’s exciting new kid-approved festival stations are free with admission and will certainly keep your little ones smiling in-between every bite!

DIY Candy Sushi

Twice daily (3:30pm and 5:30pm) Disney chefs will aid in this interactive candy sushi-making workshop. It is located in the Sunshine Seasons food court at the Land Pavilion. Because space is limited, be sure to register here!

“Fun Zone” Playground & Sweet Snacks

Located near the Test Track marketplace in Future World East, this festival play area is inspired by Ralph Breaks the Internet. (The epic upcoming sequel to Wreck-It Ralph!) Refuel with nearby themed treats like the new “Pancake Milkshake” and croissant doughnuts topped with cinnamon sugar, chocolate and marshmallows, chocolate hazelnut cream, or sprinkles!

Disney du Jour Character Dance Party

Follow the tunes to the Fountain View Stage in Future World! From 5:30-9:30pm every Friday and Saturday festival goers can enjoy music, dances, and activities for kids of all ages. This is one party you won’t want to miss because some of your favorite classic Disney Duos will be dropping by each weekend. Look out for Remy & Emile from Ratatouille, Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde from Zootopia, Lilo & Stitch, Chip ‘n Dale, and Clarabelle Cow & Horace Horsecollar! Furthermore, each dance party features a special concert appearance by an up-and-coming Radio Disney artist!

The Junior Chef Kitchen

Every Sunday morning at 11am this interactive experience takes place at the Festival Center. Under the supervision of a Disney chef, learn how to make your own pancakes complete with tasty decorations. (And enough time to devour your creation!) Due to limited space, registration is only available at the Festival Center on Saturdays and Sundays.

EXTRA FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

A noteworthy Food & Wine Festival family tradition! The Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt map and sticker sets are usually under $8. But as a result you receive an exclusive small prize at the end no matter how far you get. The goal is to match food item stickers to their corresponding location where Remy can be found “hiding out”. He will be holding whatever food is on each sticker. Find a home for all the stickers on your map and you will discover the “ingredients” Remy needs to make his special dish!

Pro-tip! When searching for Remy regular festival-goers say above all else, remember to look up!

Eat to the Beats Meals

Attend nightly concerts at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm in the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot World Showcase. This year’s performers include Blue October, MercyMe, Baha Men, Plain White T’s, Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts, and Smash Mouth! Save big with all-inclusive packages that combine one breakfast, lunch, or dinner at participating Epcot restaurants with guaranteed seating at the concert series. (To see the full list of performers and participating restaurants, click here!)

Festival Center Open Early

If you’re an early bird, the Festival Center opens 2 hours before food booths at 9am! Get busy planning for the day ahead as you sip on coffee from Joffrey’s Specialty Disney Collection. Or investigate the new Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar (yes, also open at 9am) where you will find a kid-friendly drink by the name of “Frozen Apple Pie”.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT TASTEEPCOT.COM

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Storybook Dining at Artist Point Debuts at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

News By August 30, 2018 Tags: , , No Comments

Magic mirror on the wall, what is the fairest character dining of all?

This winter, it will most certainly be the all-new character dining experience opening at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

Storybook Dining at Artist Point will invite guests to venture into an Enchanted Forest-like setting inspired by Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” There, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal of fantastic fare with visits from Snow White, Dopey and Grumpy. Delightful music and activities will help bring the classic fairytale to life, and they’ll even have an opportunity for an encounter with The Queen.

This immersive character dinner takes place amidst the rustic elegance and exceptional dining that Artist Point is known for. You will enjoy a uniquely themed prix fixe menu, including shared starters, a choice of individual plated entrees and ‘sweet spells’ to finish the meal.

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Chicken Guy! Coming to Disney Springs

News By July 25, 2018 Tags: , No Comments

There’s a brand-new eatery getting ready to hatch at Disney Springs – Chicken Guy! This quick-service restaurant is the creation of celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert Earl. These two most recently collaborated on the new burger and sandwich menu at Planet Hollywood and came together once again to create an all-new concept that features one-of-a-kind all-natural fresh chicken tenders.

Hand-pounded and breaded fresh each day, Chicken Guy! will serve up delicious and juicy tenders that can be paired with more than 20 varieties of house-made sauces. Guests can choose between grilled or fried all-natural chicken tenders with their choice of two signature sauces, or even get a big ol’ chicken sandwich like the Big Bite B.L.A.T. which comes with crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, and creamy buttermilk ranch sauce.

Among the tasty sides are Chicken Guy! Fries with a signature seasoning, Mac Daddy Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and Loaded Fries smothered in SMC (super melty cheese) and topped with chopped grilled chicken, bacon, and green onions.

Of course, Guests can always get the combo with their choice of fried or grilled all-natural chicken tenders made to perfection with a choice of two signature sauces or any Chicken Guy! sandwich, including Chicken Guy! Fries (made with Guy Fieri’s special signature seasoning), and a fountain drink.

And for Guests looking for some greens, there’s the Chicken Guy! Salad Bowls. Guests can chow down on a Chopped Chicken Caesar Salad or a BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad. There’s also the Southwest Sweet Corn with charred corn, slaw, roasted peppers, black beans, tomatoes, red onions, grilled scallions, and crispy tortilla strips. This one is served with cumin lime mojo and chipotle ranch sauces.

And for dessert, Guests can cool down with frozen treats. The Triple Double Mint features hand-spun mint chocolate soft-serve with cookies and cream crumbles, chocolate mints, chocolate syrup, and fresh whipped cream. And the Cinnamon Apple includes hand-spun vanilla soft-serve, crunchy cinnamon cereal and cinnamon-apple cereal, and fresh whipped cream. 

Chicken Guy! opens at Disney Springsnext door to Planet Hollywood.

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Pizzafari Family-Style Dining To Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

News By July 19, 2018 Tags: , No Comments

Pizzafari, one of the most popular quick-service restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, serving up freshly baked pizzas and delicious Italian-inspired eats has a new exciting offering coming this summer! Starting July 31, 2018, you will be able to choose between a classic quick-service experience or making a reservation for the brand-new Pizzafari Family-Style Dining Experience.

To get ready for an Italian feast set in one of the restaurant’s wildly vibrant dining rooms, you will need to stop by the podium to check in upon arrival. After placing drink orders, you’ll be seated in one of two dining rooms that have been designated for this new experience. Once seated, enjoy a selection of family-style plates delivered right to the table: two appetizers (Caprese Salad and Caesar Salad), as well as three entrees, including pasta, chicken, and pizza dishes, and end the meal with a sweet dessert!

Pizzafari Family-Style Dining will be offered between 5pm and 8pm daily starting July 31, 2018. Cost is $19.99 for Guests ages 10 and older and $11.99 for Guests ages 3-9, including tax and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine will also be available for separate purchase. This experience also counts as one Disney Dining Plan quick service meal entitlement. Reservations are now available online at DisneyWorld.com/Dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463).

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Woody’s Lunch Box Now Open at Toy Story Land!

News By July 2, 2018 Tags: , No Comments

Calling all Honorary Toys – Woody’s Lunch Box is now open for business! Located in the heart of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Andy has propped open his Woody-themed lunch box to turn it into a walk-up window where his toys can grab a bite to eat.  

Here you will find ooey-gooey toasted, cheese-filled sandwiches that will melt in your mouth! The Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich has melted provolone and cheddar cheese with a cheddar cream cheese spread on garlic buttered and grilled artisan French bread. There’s also a BBQ Brisket Melt with sliced smoked brisket, pickles, and tangy BBQ sauce between melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on grilled sourdough. If you are looking for more a more healthful option, the Smoked Turkey Sandwich is the way to go! This sandwich has thin-sliced smoked turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, and dijonnaise spread and is served chilled on sunflower multigrain bread.

Of course, you can always pair these yummy sandwiches with some Mini Babybel Snack Cheese or a tasty side such as the Potato Barrels or the Tomato-Basil Soup. The Vegetable Macaroni Salad is also a great choice with onion, red and green peppers, diced tomato, green olive, and Italian dressing.

And then there’s dessert! The Lunch Box Tarts are so tasty! And they’re available all day too. There’s two tasty tarts to choose from – Raspberry and Chocolate-Hazelnut. The Raspberry Lunch Box Tart is stuffed with raspberry marmalade, coated in strawberry fondant, and topped with strawberry crispy pearls and dried strawberry pieces. The Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart is stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut filling, coated in maple fondant, and topped with chocolate crispy pearls and candied bacon.

Plus, you can cool down with a Mystic Portal Punch (POWERade Mountain Berry Blast with flavors of lemon-lime and tangerine) or an Ice Cream Float with Barq’s® Root Beer. Fountain beverages and water are also available.

Woody’s Lunch Box is a quick-service location open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Mobile ordering is available at Woody’s Lunch Box.

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Terralina Crafted Italian Set Opens at Disney Springs

News By June 27, 2018 Tags: , No Comments

James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano will debut his newest dining concept, Terralina Crafted Italian, on June 28, 2018. Situated along the shores of Lake Buena Vista, this exciting addition to the vibrant culinary scene at Disney Springs was inspired by the lifestyle of Italy’s Lake District and will offer authentic Italian flavors, spirits, and lakefront views.

Chef Mantuano, former contestant on Top Chef Masters who is internationally respected for his role in defining true Italian cuisine, collaborated with Executive Chef Justin Plank to create the new menu. Showcasing tastes that are both familiar and new, the menu offers traditional Italian dishes – House-made Lasagna and Parmesan Duo with chicken and eggplant – in addition to specialty creations for the table like House-made Porchetta with a spicy-sweet Apple Mostarda and Slow-roasted Beef Short Rib with Honey-Balsamic Glaze. Other favorites include wood-fired pizzas, Bucatini with Clams and, from the grill, Center-cut Pork Chop with Creamy Polenta and Swordfish Peperonatta with roasted peppers.

Terralina Crafted Italian will be open daily for lunch and dinner starting June 28, 2018 and is located on The Landing at Disney Springs. Walk-ins are always welcome, and reservations are now available for bookings starting on July 30, 2018. To make reservations for your Clients, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call (407) WDW-DINE (407-939-3463).

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