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Disney Food Pics of the Week: Anniversary Desserts

Thank you for submitting your pictures to the Disney Food Blog Photo Extravaganza! Viewing your photos is a lot of fun and definitely tides us over between trips!

The Disney Food Pics of the Week this week feature desserts served to celebrate an anniversary. In honor of the Disney Food Blog’s two year anniversary, we want to thank our readers with these creative treats!

This anniversary dessert was served at Citricos in Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort.
Photographer: Carlos and Jen

Citrico's Anniversary Dessert

Chef Mickey’s presented a happy couple with [Read more…]

New Vinylmation Cupcake Designs Coming Soon!

By Kim LaPaglia 14 Comments

We’ve got a sneak preview of new Vinylmation Bakery designs to share with you. At only three-inches tall, these Vinylmations are small in size but high on cuteness! They’ll be available in Walt Disney World and Disneyland soon! We’re pretty sure they remind us of something… Looks like Disney’s caught the cupcake bug.

The artistic designs are by Susan Foy with the Disney Designs Group. And now for the cupcakes…

Bakery Tinkerbell

Bakery Minnie

Bakery Mickey

Bakery Marie

Bakery Confetti Mickeys

Bakery Cheshire Cat

Which cupcake design is your favorite?

Thanks to Stitch Kingdom for the heads up on this new series!

Guest Review: Hollywood Brown Derby

By Kim LaPaglia 23 Comments

Guest blogger Shayne Newell shares a critical review and fabulous photos from the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Take it away, Shayne!

Brown Derby Entryway

In January 2010, my husband and I ate our first meal at Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We had a fabulous meal that literally made me want to lick my plate, and the service was outstanding. We recently found ourselves with a last-minute opportunity for a 2-night stay at Disney World over Valentine’s Day. We would be eating only 3 meals at the parks on this trip, and we quickly agreed that Hollywood Brown Derby should be [Read more…]

Disney Puts More Focus on Healthy Food

By Kim LaPaglia 9 Comments

You’ll soon see more options from Disney in your produce aisle!

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will strive to make their Disney-branded produce more widely available in your grocery store and in the parks — as well as introduce more varieties.

Furthering their commitment to helping families eat healthier, shoppers will find Foodles by Crunch Pak (packs in the shape of Mickey Mouse, with apples, grapes, cheese, pretzels and other products) and produce from Dayka Hackett and Chelan Fresh, according to a Disney news release.

Foodles at Disneyland

To locate these items, look for the Disney Magic of Healthy Living logo, a new Disney leaf icon logo and the nutritional information on the front of each package. The Crunch Pak Apple Slices, for example, include 14 oz. of sweet red apples. Put these in your kids lunch boxes or serve as an after-school snack!

John King, director for DCP proudly stated that with more than one billion servings of fruits and vegetables purchased, Disney is clearly helping families make healthier food choices. In North America, Disney has reduced their special treat food products to 15%; the other 85% of Disney-branded food is devoted to “everyday” foods.

Most of you have seen the Magic of Healthy Living public service ads on the Disney Channel that feature First Lady Michelle Obama and young Disney stars as part of this initiative! Here’s a little more info…

Menu Spotlight: English Bulldog at Rose & Crown Pub

By AJ 21 Comments

Editor’s Note: As of 2013, the English Bulldog is no longer on the Rose & Crown pub menu.

So, I was looking at the Rose & Crown pub menu one day and I saw this:

Yes, PLEASE!

It took a while for me to get back to the World and get my hands on one, but I was thrilled when my buddy Lisa from Babes in Disneyland agreed to head to the pub with me to try one last month!

Rose and Crown

Atmosphere
We arrived right at opening to a nearly deserted pub and quickly [Read more…]

Guest Interview: Spice & Tea Exchange

By Kim LaPaglia 11 Comments

Feel free to grab a cup of tea! Then sit back and join me as our Guest Reviewer, Bill Iadonisi, takes us on a tour of The Spice & Tea Exchange at Downtown Disney. Take it away, Bill!

Walt Disney World is always in a state of flux. You never know when a cutting-edge attraction, show or store will make its appearance. That‘s what makes the World such a magical place; guests are continually experiencing unique and exciting things. Case in point…a tasty new shop called The Spice and Tea Exchange, which opened in Mickey’s Pantry on November 9th, 2010, in the Market Place in Downtown Disney.

The Big View

This new store is a wonderful addition to Disney’s culinary arsenal, and is conveniently sandwiched between The Earl of Sandwich and Wolfgang Puck Express. Every product found here is natural and no preservatives or chemicals are ever used, ensuring top flavor and [Read more…]

Goofy’s Candy Company Create-Your-Own Snacks

By AJ and the DFB Team 30 Comments

Walt Disney World is a place to make memories, and here at the DFB, we’re always game to create the tastiest memories of all: FOOD memories! At Goofy’s Candy Co. in Disney Springs, those memories include the fun and flavorful Create Your Own Treat experience.

Goofy’s Candy Company

The Create Your Own Treat experience lets guests select a base treat, a chocolate dip, a chocolate drizzle, and one topping. [Read more…]

New Disney Kitchen Accessories for Summer

By Kim LaPaglia 17 Comments

Minnie’s Kitchen in Toontown has closed up shop, but your kitchen can still thrive with these great new accessories we found in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Invite your favorite character to enjoy a hot beverage with you. These cute mugs with handy spoons are offered in red/Minnie and blue/Mickey themes. The polka dots bring a bit of whimsy to your table while sipping coffee or tea. Currently selling for $11.95 each.

Mugs with Character

Now these next items look like they’re Disney’s new “summer line.” The colors feel very beachy… . I’m pretty excited about the silicone baking pans. I’m thinking Mickey Zebra Domes… These flexible muffin pans are selling for $14.95.

Fun Mickey-shaped food!

Spice up your next barbecue with these Mickey corn on the cob holders (set of 8). Cuteness.

Corn on the Cob Mickey Holders

Eight reusable straws ($4.95) with Mickey logos make [Read more…]

Guest Review: New Specialty Hot Dogs at Casey’s Corner

By AJ 22 Comments

Thanks again to Sarah Holodick, who took time out of a busy weekend to review the new specialty hot dogs at Casey’s Corner in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! (Specialty dogs seem to be the in thing at the Magic Kingdom, eh? Take it away, Sarah!

What a delicious day! Casey’s made some changes to their menu, and Matt and I decided to check them out.

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The main draw for me was the Chicago “style” dog, and Matt had the Barbecue Slaw Dog on his agenda. Now let’s get to TASTE!

Hot Dogs

We’ll start with the Barbecue Slaw Dog. Be forewarned: fork and knife required! It featured some [Read more…]

Disney Food Blog Restaurant Search Tool Now In Beta

By AJ 6 Comments

We’ve got great news to share! The Disney Food Blog Restaurant Search Tool is currently in Beta and available for use and feedback! We introduced this tool to our Disney Food Blog Newsletter subscribers a couple of months ago, and now it’s time to unveil it to everyone!

The DFB Restaurant Search gives readers the opportunity to search Walt Disney World restaurants for the perfect fit for their family! Simply click a section of the search that’s important to you and check the box that fits your needs. The tool does the rest!

Mix and match from dozens of options, then click on any resulting restaurant to see details, check menus, and read Disney Food Blog posts about those locations.

Your thoughts and suggestions about how to make it better are anticipated and welcome (we know there are a few bugs!). Head over to the DFB Restaurant Search Tool and start playing!

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