Welcome guest author Audrey B. with a review from Tokyo Disneyland!
When I recently had the opportunity to spend the day at the Tokyo Disney Resort, I was ecstatic but a bit apprehensive about the food situation.
food IS a theme park
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Welcome guest author Audrey B. with a review from Tokyo Disneyland!
When I recently had the opportunity to spend the day at the Tokyo Disney Resort, I was ecstatic but a bit apprehensive about the food situation.
We just love to share fun finds — and these Disney Bento Boxes are so unique! These homemade creations really take edible art to a whole new level.
Bento artist Mike Kravanis told us that his interest in bentos started after trips to Tokyo Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland:
“I was amazed by the adorable and creative food both resorts served. Tokyo Disney had sandwiches shaped like Donald Duck’s feet, melon buns shaped like Mike Wazowski, and sweet mochi chicks in Mickey egg cups. At Hong Kong Disneyland we ate at the Crystal Lotus, which is home to the most amazing character-shaped dining experience. They offer dim sum shaped like characters, including the Three Little Pigs, Chicken Little, Duffy the Bear, and the Little Green Men from Toy Story.”
While in Japan, Mike bought a couple of bento boxes as motivation to take his lunch to work. He had a bad habit of eating out of the vending machine, or worse, skipping lunch all together.
When Mike decided to try his hand at making a character bento, a.k.a. kyaraben, it quickly evolved [Read more…]
Welcome back guest author Zachary Ott with a photo review of the snacks found at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea!
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea offer some fun and unexpected eats for guests! Check out what we uncovered!
This is one of the many Disney-branded vending machines selling an assortment of soda, tea, and juice drinks.
Numerous popcorn carts dot the landscape of both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This particular cart, found outside the Winnie the Pooh themed attraction, sells popcorn flavored with honey and matching popcorn buckets.
Join us in welcoming Zachary Ott today! His guest review takes us to the Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall — a Buffeteria in Tokyo Disneyland Resort themed to, what else? Alice in Wonderland!
Whew! Just back from the Disney Dream Christening Cruise and excited to share the details with you this week!
Stay up to date with all of our coverage on our Disney Dream Dine Around page! We’ll be chatting about the food on the ship and on Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island, so stay tuned…
And now, on to the round-up!
DisZine commemorates a Disneyland Chef — one we’ll be spotlighting in our own interview soon!
Loving this Disneymoon 2010 photo of reader/contributor Melissa Sue wearing her Disney Food Blog sweatshirt at the Contemporary Resort! Woo!!! (You can get your own at zazzle.com/disneyfoodblog.)
WDW Today Podcast has two dining podcasts that we love (I wonder why?!). Check out Disney restaurants for first timers and the Disney Dream Cruise Dining preview.
Devin from Disney Professional Internship Spring 2011 has an awesome California Grill review! I love the pic of that yummy ravioli!
All Ears Net showcases a new test breakfast buffet at the Wave in Disney’s Contemporary resort!
Main Street Gazette samples two of Disney World’s brand new “designer” burgers!!
Pooh’s Travels shares some amazing food photos from Tokyo Disney‘s Christmas celebrations. I love this tinkerbell dessert!
Mouse Junkies has something to say about bloody marys in Disney World!
BritMick shares their thoughts on the Disney Dining Plan for two people.
DF ’82 takes us to Last Chance Cafe in Disneyland Paris. (Are those CHICKEN WINGS?!?)
Happy New Year! The first Disney Food Post Round-Up of 2011 is here! But first — two important bits of news:
And now, on to the round-up!
WDW for Grownups has a piece about late night eating in Disney World.
Laughing Place reviews Tokyo Disneyland’s Club 33.
Main Street Gazette, in one of my favorite posts ever, reminds us of Disney’s former partnership with McDonald’s with a series of photos of old Happy Meal Epcot World Showcase toys!
Yesterland looks at Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant in Disneyland.
Everything WDW has updated info on using adult and child counter service credits from the Disney Dining Plan.
Cooking With Mickey shows us how to make Chef Mickey’s Breakfast Pizza!
Wow! Lots of Disney food news popping up this week! Here are few of our favorite stories:
Also, I want to remind you to check out two new Disney Food Blog additions:
And now — on to the round-up!
Laura and Jeanine’s Salute to All things Disney but Mostly Disneyland has a great look at some of the World of Color picnic options.
Touring Plans Blog has an awesome post about dining in Disney with special diet needs.
The Disney Chick makes sweet bread from Kona Cafe in Disney’s Polynesian Resort!
The “World” According to Jack takes us to Tokyo Disneyland’s Club 33!!! It KILLS me that there are no food pics in this post, Jack. 😉
Zannaland has her interview of Raglan Road’s Chef Kevin Dundon up this week!
Disney Every Day reviews Disney World’s House of Blues! Yum!
Main St Gazette heads to the Studio Catering Company in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
DF ’82 shares the menu from Hakuna Matata counter-service restaurant in Disneyland Paris. Frites Hakuna, anyone?
Chip and Co features their favorite Quick Service locations in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney Parks Blog showcases the opening of Disney California Adventure’s Wine Country Trattoria.
Also, check out a couple of guest blog posts I did this week (about Disney Food, of course!). Thanks to Anna and Grey for their hospitality:
Cookie Madness allowed me to showcase my amateur baking skills on this Artist Point Berry Cobbler!
Solo Friendly let me create an itinerary for my dream day traveling solo to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Finally, I know it’s NOT Disney, but…it’s cool…
Scott Joseph Orlando reviews The Three Broomsticks in Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
A belated Happy Halloween to everyone! I hope you all had some wonderful treats (and very few tricks!).
Welcome to November and the first Disney Food Post Round-Up of the month — there’s already a LOT happening… . And remember, this week is your last chance to experience the incredible Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! Click that link for information, highlights, and photos and menus from the World Showcase international marketplace kiosks!
On with the Round-Up!
Disney Parks Blog highlights an invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner at Disneyland in the Disneyland Hotel. Sounds delicious!
Scott Joseph Orlando has an exclusive — the recipe from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Lobster and Scallop Fisherman’s Pie. This recipe was featured in the Cork, Ireland, marketplace kiosk.
Meet The World in Progressland shares a truly wonderful post revealing some incredible Halloween Disney details in Tokyo Disneyland’s popcorn carts.
Main Street Gazette showcases the Animal Kingdom’s Royal Anadapur Tea Company — one of my favorite places to have breakfast in the World.
5 Kingdoms compares the different “Casey’s Corners” throughout the Magic Kingdoms. Take time to read it and not just look at the pictures 😉
The Disney Chick is back with another wonderful Disney recipe, complete with photos of each separate recipe step. This time, try out the Shrimp With Tomato Feta Compote from Citricos in the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
Daveland presents us with some great indoor and outdoor photos of Disneyland’s Aunt Jemima’s Kitchen –> River Belle Terrace.
Theme Park Insider reviews Disneyland’s Cafe Orleans. (You really owe it to yourself to look at these photos today. Trust me.)
Mouseplanet reminds us what’s great about San Angel Inn in Epcot’s World Showcase. (Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog this week to see even more great reasons to enjoy San Angel Inn!)
Global Disney Pinvestigation shares the latest news and concept drawings of the restaurants on the Disney Dream cruise ship! Also, check out his great Epcot Food and Wine Festival photo blog.
Touring Plans reminds us to stop by the ESPN Club on Disney World’s Boardwalk.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s Disney food posts! If you spot a great food post this week that you think belongs on the round-up, be sure to let me know — just click on “contact me” at the top of the page!
Thanks for reading!