food IS a theme park
Happy Christmas Eve! Over at Casey’s Corner in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, they’re celebrating the holidays in a “uniform” (HA!) way!
Casey's Corner Wreath
Just like the Main Street Ice Cream Parlor’s holiday decorations across the street, Casey’s has “suited up” (I KILL me!) with unique decorations reminding us of [Read more…]
News! There’s a new Mickey cookbook out for your Disney DIY dining pleasure! Chef Mickey: Treasures from the Vault and Delicious New Favorites includes a great mix of Disney recipes and Disney history — two of our favorite things!
Check out 150 recipes from Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Line — past and present! You can purchase now on Amazon.com, get it at [Read more…]
On my last trip to Walt Disney World, I stole a few precious moments on my own at the Magic Kingdom.
Now, when most people find themselves solo at the MK, they might hit up a ride they haven’t been on in a while or maybe do some shopping at the Emporium. Me? I eat. This time, it was seasonal treats that I’d never tried before: Pumpkin Fudge and a Holiday Cupcake!
Holiday Cupcake Taste Test
The Main Street Bakery had a couple of holiday cupcakes to choose from, but I couldn’t resist this wreath-themed one! Why? No idea. Probably because I just KNEW it would turn my teeth green…which it did.
Main Street Bakery Holiday Cupcake
I was excited to try this one! Unfortunately, while the taste was good (moist cake, good frosting) the frosting to [Read more…]
As you know, Disney World showcases some truly edible artistry when it comes to their amazing gingerbread displays during the holidays! So far this year, we’ve gone on a photo tour of the Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House and the gingerbread displays in Disney’s Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Contemporary resorts.
American Adventure Gingerbread House
Today, we’re checking out the gingerbread houses at the Polynesian Resort, the fun gingerbread and gum (yep — GUM!) display at Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Tree Tavern, the (non-edible, but food-related) display at Yacht Club, and the life-sized gingerbread house at Epcot’s [Read more…]
As the Christmas holiday gets closer, I wanted to share a few more of these delicious holiday treats from the Magic Kingdom with you!
And stay tuned…I’ll take you on a taste test of a holiday cupcake AND pumpkin fudge later this week! But first…
Erin Foster‘s reporting live from WDW with this photo of a Sleepy Hollow ice cream sandwich, complete with peppermint ice cream for the holidays!
Sleepy Hollow Ice Cream Sandwich with Peppermint Ice Cream
And I found these delicious treats at the Main Street Bakery, the Confectionery, and [Read more…]
Well, we finally did it. After dreading a trip back to Epcot’s San Angel Inn in the Mexico pavilion due to a couple of bad meals there, we booked an ADR. It was more a “we have to go because I write a food blog” thing than an avid desire to give the restaurant another chance, but…as it turns out…we’d been missing out for far too long.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere has always been the main selling feature of San Angel Inn. Located inside the Epcot Mexico pyramid with seating along the Gran Fiesta Tour river, this restaurant offers a fun ambiance that you just won’t get anywhere else (besides Blue Bayou in Disneyland, maybe!).
Because the Mexico Pavilion’s pyramid is home to the set-up of a Mexican village in the evening, the restaurant is in a perpetual state [Read more…]
Thanks to Studios Central for this great info!
Apparently the Charcuterie and Cheese booth from the 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival has been given a new lease on life! It has now become the “Ristorante Italiano” food kiosk, located in the Disney Hollywood Studios backlot!
Serving food made at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, the kiosk is set to handle overflow crowds expected at DHS during these busy holiday weeks. That said, according to Matt at Studios Central, it might stick around after January 1st if business is booming.
The menu includes Italian favorites, but you’ll have to head over to Studios Central to get the scoop!
Time to plan your favorite way to celebrate in style! Disney World is offering some fun, cool, and downright romantic ways to ring in 2011!
Epcot
La Hacienda de San Angel: Enjoy a six-course menu accompanied by live music. Menu includes a margarita, ceviche, Chiles Toreados y Chorizitos, Sope de Chilorio, and cheese empanada with green sauce. Meat and Seafood platters and dessert — a sweet guava tamal — will be included. The new year will be marked by champagne and a Spanish tradition — eating 12 grapes that are said to predict how your upcoming year will play out.
9pm
$199 ($255 with wine and spirits) + tax for adults
$49.95 for kids ages 3-9.
TO BOOK: 407-842-1107 or [email protected]
Bistro de Paris: A New Year’s Eve menu includes smoked salmon with stuffed with crab, horseradish and caviar cream; lobster and vegetable salad or truffle soup; scallops or sea bass; grilled filet of beef or roasted venison. Assiette de dessert de réveillon (that’s [Read more…]
She gave you the dates of the 2010 Disneyland candy canes, and now she’s back…with the real thing!! Heather Sievers, our Dining in Disneyland guru, reports on the mad rush for canes at Disneyland’s Candy Palace!
Candy Palace Candy Cane Signs
After hearing about Disneyland’s hand made candy canes, I put it on my bucket list. Something I’d have to do at least once in my lifetime. So, why not take care of it now and share it here on the Disney Food Blog?
Let me start by saying that [Read more…]
Disney Food for Families columnist and Disney World Moms Panelist Erin Foster has more great info about kids’ dining in Disney World!
Casey's Corner Hot Dog, Fries, and Fixins
If your family is like mine, then at some point at least one of your children will go through a picky eater phase — where he or she will ONLY eat a certain type of food, texture of food, color of food, or food prepared in a certain way.
Luckily the chefs at Walt Disney World are well acquainted with the picky eater syndrome. They’ve seen it all before and can accommodate most childhood food idiosyncrasies. That’s one of the reasons WDW became such a frequent destination for us; dining out with our fussy daughter was a breeze compared to other vacation spots.
Some common variations on the picky eater theme are the kids who will only eat pizza, or pasta, hot dogs, or chicken nuggets. While these favorites are, of course, readily available in the parks, they are not all available at [Read more…]
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