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New Menu: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

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Learn About:Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant
Disney's Hollywood Studios
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UPDATE: See our review of the new menu here!

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater transports guests to an “outdoor” drive-in theater in the mid-twentieth century (a.k.a. the 50’s and 60’s)! 😉

Hokey Sci-Fi film clips entertain while you wait for your food at your “car” table. Go ahead and let the kids have the front seats!

New Menu at Sci-Fi Dine-In

You know that Disney World has been changing up menus quite a bit lately, and Sci-Fi didn’t escape the culinary refurb.

Our friends Ryan S. and Kaila L. let us know on the Disney Food Blog facebook page about the change, and posted a photo for us, too!

New Sci Fi Menu -- click image for larger version

If you need a better peek, you can check out this [Read more…]

Disney World Dolphin Resort’s Shula’s Steak House Recognized for Wine List

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Shula’s Steak House

has been awarded the 2011 “Best Of” Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine!

This Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort restaurant can boast being one of only eight Orlando venues to earn this recognition. Wine Spectator Magazine issued the 2011 Restaurant Wine List Awards to 833 restaurants worldwide.

The Restaurant Wine List Awards recognize each year the restaurants whose wine lists are: [Read more…]

2011 Wine and Dine Half-Marathon Finish Line Party Brochure and Map!

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Jut a couple of weeks until the Epcot Food and Wine Festival begins, and that means that those of us who have been training for the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon and Half-Marathon Relay get to anticipate the Finish Line Party!!

After running the 2011 Wine and Dine Half-Marathon, it’s time for fun at the Finish Line Party, featuring Epcot attractions and food kiosks from the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! The party will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 10:30 p.m.- 3:00 a.m.

runDisney recently published the the 2011 Finish Line Party brochure, which offers all of the details on attractions, refreshments, events, and more! (Did someone say Rose & Crown Pub??!??!?!?!)

Click the images below to see larger versions of the Wine & Dine Half-Marathon brochure and map!

Brochure and Map - click image for larger version

Finish Line Party Map - click image for larger version

I know I’ll be spending some time at [Read more…]

Disney Food Pics of the Week: Counter-Service Cult Favorites

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We love drooling over the food photos at the Disney Food Blog Photo Extravaganza flickr group!! Although these pics make our tummies rumble, we are grateful for your submissions to the group!

The Disney Food Pics of the Week this week feature counter-service foods that I intend to savor on my next vacation. I’m counting the days until I can start digging in!

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcake

The magic here is in two words — chocolate and peanut butter. This Chocolate Peanut Butter cupcake served at Starring Rolls Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on my vacation’s foodie list!
Photographer: Bonnie Creevy

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake

Grand Marnier Orange Slush

While strolling through the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and tasting some new dishes, I’ll stop in France for this thirst-quenching beverage. The Grand Marnier Orange Slush in France is on my [Read more…]

Celebrate “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” at Raglan Road This Saturday!

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Learn About:Raglan Road Irish Pub
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We had an AWESOME time at Raglan Road on St. Patrick’s Day this year, and I wanted to remind you that this fun Irish Restaurant and Pub in Orlando’s Downtown Disney is putting on another huge party this weekend!

Yep — Raglan Road is celebrating the half-way mark to St. Patrick’s Day with live entertainment, beer, Irish dancing, beer, competitions, beer, and great giveaways! Why wait till March to put your green on?

When: Join in the fun THIS SATURDAY — September 17th, 2011!
Where: Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, Downtown Disney, Orlando, FL.
Cover Charge: NONE!!!

Guinness anyone?

Entertainment

The U2 tribute band, Elevation, is back to perform their incredible show on the stage(s) at Raglan Road. And I speak from experience that [Read more…]

Get an 80% Discount on Restaurant Gift Certificates Through 9/14

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Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 125 X 125

Foodie Alert! Restaurant.com is offering an 80% discount on many Disney World and Orlando Restaurant gift certificates purchased through September 14th. This means you can get $25 gift certificates for $2 each! Simply use code SAVE in the discount code box at check-out.

You can see details about Restaurant.com and check out which Disney World-area restaurants are included in the program on our Restaurant.com gift certificate program page.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: [Read more…]

Two New Snacks: Chocolate Cappuccino Cupcake and North Bay Smoothie

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Learn About:Toy Story Pizza Planet
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney World Restaurants

Two NEW snacks have popped up in Walt Disney World recently! Thanks to DFB Readers for keeping us informed of the additions…and for adding your reviews!

Chocolate Cappuccino Cupcake at Toy Story Pizza Planet

Thanks to Katie Kelter for reporting on this Chocolate Cappuccino Cupcake that was recently spotted (and devoured)!

This out-of-this world food find occurred in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Toy Story Pizza Planet restaurant. Katie says that the delicious and pretty cupcake was likely created at Starring Rolls Cafe as she hasn’t seen anything so gorgeous at this quick service location. Until now.

Chocolate Cappuccino Cupcake

Katie’s review: The chocolate cake was moist and had a nice chocolate flavor, and the frosting was [Read more…]

Exclusive New Wines to Debut at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival

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Wine lovers will want to visit the Enoteca Castello wine shop in the Italy pavilion during this year’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival, where they can sample two new wines exclusive to the Disney Parks.

For $6 per glass, they’ll be pouring these two new wines from the Sogno d’Ialia label, which means “dream of Italy”. If one (or both ;-)) are to your liking, bottles can be purchased at Enoteca Castello or The Cellar in the Festival Welcome Center for $16.95 each. The wines are made in [Read more…]

Disney World’s Raglan Road Offers Special Thanksgiving Meal

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Downtown Disney’s Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant has announced a Thanksgiving dinner with lots of trimmings.

Gather your family and friends for a memorable meal in this authentic pub built in Ireland and imported to Orlando! The warm hospitality and traditional music is an inviting atmosphere for a holiday dinner.

Raglan Road’s Master Chef Kevin Dundon has created a gorgeous meal for the evening. Savor Bunratty Mead glazed turkey; butter whipped potatoes; apple, sage, & sweet onion stuffing; braised Brussels sprouts; cranberry & plum chutney; and traditional gravy; all for $26.95 plus tax.

If you’d like to skip the feast, Raglan Road will also serve [Read more…]

News: Tusker House Announces New Character Lunch Starting December 4

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Jambo! I just love when a new character meal is added to our Disney World dining options! Tusker House Restaurant in the Animal Kingdom’s Harambe area will begin offering character lunches on December 4th!

Donald and Daisy Duck are taking on extra hours as Donald’s Safari Breakfast will still be offered daily!

Donald Duck announces new lunch!

Donald’s Dining Safari Lunch will be hosted by Donald and Daisy Duck while guests sample delicious all-you-can-eat spit-roasted meats, unique salads, vegetarian options, hearty stews and [Read more…]

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