Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
St. Patrick's Day Cupcake at Disney's Hollywood Studios
I hope you’re having an awesome celebration (and, just so you know, hanging out and eating cake would be a perfectly acceptable “celebration” as far as I’m concerned) and enjoying your green-tinted holiday!
We showcased a few St. Paddy’s Day treats that have popped up in Disney World yesterday, and we can’t wait to hear about everything you’re finding as well. Also, DisneyStore.com is having a sitewide sale TODAY ONLY! Use code “green” at the check-out for 17% off. Seems like a good day for shopping… 😉
But, in the meantime, let’s head out to explore a bit of the Disney Food News that’s been in the headlines this week!
Disney Food News
Find out what’s been happening this week in the world of Disney Food!
- Check out some new Disney cupcakes, including the Lemon Meringue cupcake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
- Maurice’s Treats is now open in Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire with new chocolate, strawberry, and cheese garlic twists available as well as the Boysen Apple Freeze!
- Registration is now open for the 2013 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon. Be sure to keep an eye on our 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page for all the details from this year’s Festival!
- BoardWalk Joe’s on Disney World’s BoardWalk has made a complete transformation from coffee spot to margarita haven!
- Check all the awesome events and FOOD lined up for St. Patrick’s Day week at Raglan Road!
We’ve got additional food news, including restaurant closures, Extra Dates for Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, and LOTS more, on our Disney Food News Pin Board! Head over and check it out!
DFB Reader Finds!
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! This week we have some goodies that our readers sent in from home!
First up, Erin at OPKitchen sent us these friendly faces. She exclaimed, “we came as close as we could!” Looks great to me!!
Homemade Mickey Waffles!
Check out this classic original Mickey Waffle maker in the original box! Wow! Sent in by Tiffany L. — thanks for sharing! Let us know how they turn out!
Classic Mickey waffle maker!
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“Let the Memories Begin!”
Save TODAY at DisneyStore.com!
is having a sitewide sale today! Take 17% off sitewide with code GREEN! 🙂 Here are a few fun treats you can indulge in for a discount today ONLY!
Start your summer fun early with these re-useable Mickey Mouse ice cubes!
Bring some Disney magic to game night with this Disney Monopoly Edition!
Click here to see more fun goodies for sale today only!
On to the Round-Up!
Orlando Sentinel
highlights the career of Sushi Chef Yoshi Cabral from the California Grill. Happy retirement!
Disneyland News talks with the Carthay Circle Restaurant’s Executive Chef Andrew Sutton!
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Ever After Blog highlights alternative wedding desserts – it’s not just about cake anymore!
Candy Industry shares that Jelly Belly has partnered with Disney.
AllEars reviews the Grand Floridian’s Citricos restaurant.
Main Street Gazette gives a little redemption to Pinocchio Village Haus in Disney World.
Disney Every Day reviews menu items at Splitsville in Downtown Disney Orlando.
Have a great week, everyone!
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I have had one of those disney waffle makers for MANY years and they are terrific. LOVE my waffles. I make them for the kids for breakfast when they have overnight company, and everyone loves them… fun to eat and very good waffle. tip.. I put a tsp of vanilla extract in my waffle batter.