food IS a theme park
Great news…we think!
Aloha Isle
A new menu item popped up on the Aloha Isle menu today in Magic Kingdom and we’re SO excited to try it! PLUS — there are fun new Mickey and Minnie ice cream cups to house your Dole Whip!
in the Canada Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World is a signature dining spot for lunch and dinner.
It’s tucked low in the side of the pavilion, and entering this popular restaurant is like stepping into an elegant wine cave cellar.
We’ve dined at Le Cellier many times, starting back before the Disney Dining Plan even existed, and then when it was still a one-credit meal for both lunch and dinner. That changed in 2012, when dinner became a signature dining experience requiring two Disney Dining Plan table service credits. Then, in 2013, lunch at Le Cellier also went signature, and lots of readers wanted to know if it was still worth a visit.
The short answer is yes… if you can spare the credits or bite the budget bullet out of pocket. Le Cellier crafts high-quality meals with thoughtful components and incorporates Canadian ingredients in subtle ways.
But I’m always re-trying old favorites to ensure that DFB can still endorse them, so I journeyed back to the Great White North to confirm Le Cellier’s place among the great restaurants of Walt Disney World.
Le Cellier Steakhouse
The dining room at Le Cellier creates a distinctive dining atmosphere — and it’s one that I love. [Read more…]
OHMIGOSH you HAVE to see this!
Disney Snacks Light Up Necklace
We know that Disney food merchandise is suuuuuper popular right now — Disney snack-themed jewelry, scented pillows, an entire dishware line, and more have popped up in the Disney parks.
And now we’ve got one more thing to add to the list…and it’s already selling out wherever it’s been available!
Who’s excited about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening in Disney World and Disneyland THIS YEAR?? (See everything you need to know about Galaxy’s Edge HERE.)
We’re always looking for new insights and information about the new lands. And while there are a few books and comics being released to introduce us to Black Spire Outpost on the Planet Batuu, we here at DFB are a little more interested in the FOOD!
We had a few hints at what might be served at Oga’s Cantina here. But now we’ve seen a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge COOKBOOK pop up over on Amazon today.
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook Listing on Amazon
It’s currently available for pre-order from Insight Editions and claims to be “the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats all the way from Black Spire Outpost.”
has been a staple of fun family dining at Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge for years.
And I’ve enjoyed a meal and the overall atmosphere many times over the years. This has been the place to go for raucous hijinks like wooden pony races, massive straw drops, and tables overloaded with ketchup bottles.
That’s all to say: there has never been much whispering going on at Whispering Canyon Cafe. But it’s a place where fun was front and center, food was decent (although never particularly inspired), and diners knew they’d have a good time.
But that history of silliness and play was all in jeopardy last year when Whispering Canyon Cafe got a bit quieter. That’s because — for reasons unknown — Whispering Canyon Cafe toned the fun way down last May.
Whispering Canyon Sign
Or did they? After we posted about the major changes coming to the Cafe, our readers reported a lot of variation in their dining experiences. Some found the quieter setting, while others still witnessed hijinks. [Read more…]
OK, this is AWESOME! Thanks to my instagram buddy @elbellfromarendelle for tagging us in this great news!
There’s a 2319 Emergency Cupcake at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom today to celebrate 2-3-19! No idea what a 2319 Emergency is? (It’s OK — some of us had to google it, too!) In my favorite Disney movie, Monster’s Inc., you’ll remember the 2319 Emergency when an unfortunate monster was contaminated with a child’s white sock — a dreaded outcome for any scarer!!
2319 Emergency Cupcake at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe for 2-3-19
Well the Magic Kingdom pastry chefs (Jenna Rose Petri, specifically) came up with an incredible idea to celebrate this one-time-only day!
is a hidden gem of Walt Disney World dining.
Located in the Swan Hotel in the Epcot resort area, Il Mulino is off the typical beaten path. But for those that find it, it’s often a meal to remember.
Il Mulino is an Italian restaurant modeled after the original and much-lauded Il Mulino in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. And you see a bit of that in the decor — but you taste a lot of it in the food. Menu items derive from the Abruzzo region of Italy and as such are comprised of an eclectic mix of ingredient from the mountains, the sea, and the pastures.
But origins aside, Il Mulino just serves really good food.
Il Mulino Menu Cover
It’s been several years since my last visit to Il Mulino, and in that time, a lot has changed at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. New dining and drinking spots have opened, there’s a new executive chef overseeing the seventeen (17!!) dining establishments in the two resorts, and the Swan and Dolphin Classic continues to wow with new (and returning) tastes year after year.
It’s time to head to Flavortown with another visit to Guy Fieri-helmed Chicken Guy! in Disney Springs. This quick service spot arrived on the scene last August, and we thought it was great and affordably-priced.
But honestly, over the past year it’s become a must-do for me on my Disney trips. I can’t stay away!
Chicken Guy!
I love just about everything here — sandwiches, tenders, fries, mac and cheese, sauces…
Buffalo Sauce!
OK, I’m particularly drawn to the sauces…as you can see. But don’t worry: you can get more than Buffalo. I just don’t.
Walt Disney World’s Land Pavilion
is home to one of our go-to quick service spots in Epcot’s Future World — Sunshine Seasons — but upstairs from Living with the Land is one of my favorite underrated character meals: Garden Grill. It’s here, in a rotating restaurant, that diners meet Disney character friends, dine on some really great grub, and get a bird’s eye view of the attraction below. It’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Garden Grill
Remember, at Garden Grill, always ask for a booth versus a table. I just think they’re more fun, plus your view of the Livin’ With The Land attraction scenes below is much better with a booth!
Booth Seating Facing The Land Attraction
Table Seating
Before we get into the food, let’s say hello to some friends. Garden Grill is home to Farmer Mickey who always looks sharp in his overalls and plaid!
The time has come! Disney pronounced their dedication to eliminating single-use plastics, including plastic bags, in 2019, and we’re starting to see even more reusable bag options in Disney World and Disneyland — this time specific to the locations where they’re found!
We saw some generic Disney reusable bags when World of Disney re-opened recently. But today in Disneyland we spotted these Disneyland-specific bags.
Disneyland Reusable Bags
Bags are $1.00, $1.50, and $2.00 depending on size, and you can see that the bags for each park show attractions in that specific park. On this Disneyland version, you have it’s a small world, Space Mountain, and Star Tours (or, the soon to be found in Disneyland Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge).
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