food IS a theme park
Remember when that cool piece of luggage was spotted in Disneyland? The one with Disneyland icons and food decorating the whole suitcase?
We’ll, we’re happy to share that a Walt Disney World version was spotted at Epcot’s Mouse Gear store by Reader Chantel B.!
Disney Luggage
The suitcase features names of Disney World theme parks, Mickey ear hats, Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars, [Read more…]
UPDATE: Disney World Free Dining Packages have been released for October-December 2012. Details here!
Finally, we’re making some headway on a question that’s been hanging out there for months!
Disney has announced FREE dining for Disney Reward Visa Card holders for dates in August and September 2012.
DATES AVAILABLE: August 25-September 29, 2012
MUST BE BOOKED BY: May 18th, 2012.
As with the past free dining offers, guests staying at Disney VALUE resorts will receive the Disney Magic Your Way Quick-Service Dining Plan, but can upgrade to the standard or deluxe dining plans by paying the difference in cost per night.
Guests staying at Disney MODERATE, DELUXE, or VILLA resorts will receive the Disney Magic Your Way Plus Dining Plan (the standard dining plan), but can upgrade to the deluxe dining plan by paying the difference in cost per night. Most, but not all, Disney resort rooms are included; availability is limited.
Specs
— Guests must book by May 18th, 2012.
— Guests must check in no earlier [Read more…]
For those of you still braving the crowds at the special 24-hour Leap Day extravaganza in Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, here are a few sugary pick-me-ups to keep you going tonight! Thanks to our Dining in Disneyland columnist Heather, and to @ZZgator, @KenStaack, and @AtDisneyAgain, for keeping us supplied!
I took the Leap and Didn't Sleep cake pop!
Love the “I Pulled an All-Nighter” on the edible decoration! 🙂
And this awesome cherry pie a la mode is offered at the Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland!
Cherry Pie a la mode at Golden Horseshoe
Here are a couple of choices on the cupcake front… [Read more…]
La Luce has announced their first Wine Dinner at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek resort (within the gates of Walt Disney World Resort!). We love this place for awesome risotto specials each day, killer fresh pastas and sauces, and…wait for it…the Butterscotch Pudding! No, I’m serious! Check out a review of La Luce here.
Chef Donna Scala and the La Luce family are proud to announce this Wine Dinner featuring Antinori Wines from Italy.
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Reception: 6:30 pm
Dinner: 7 pm
Price: $85++ per person. Price does not include tax or gratuity
The Antinori Family has been making wines for over 600 years, and the menu (below) created exclusively by Chef Donna Scala will [Read more…]
The Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jiko has announced their first Wine Dinner of 2012!
Jiko kicks off this year’s Wine Dinner series highlighting the wines of Paul Cluver on Thursday April 5, 2012, at 6:00 PM.
The Cluver Family has owned property in the Elgin Valley near Cape Town since 1896 and are known as pioneers of wine in the area. The chefs at Jiko will create a masterful menu including some great wine pairings.
Jiko’s wine dinners are particularly recommended not only for the outstanding food and wine, but also for the chance to speak with a winemaker who has come all the way from South Africa. This is something we don’t get to do everyday, and I give props to Jiko for going to distance to make sure these events are high-quality and out of the ordinary.
Jiko Tasting Wines
For a reservation, email [Read more…]
Great news for So Cal folks — Orange County Restaurant Week takes place February 26 – March 3, 2012. This delicious event only takes place once per year and includes some great Downtown Disney District restaurants!
With fun, unique menus designed by amazing chefs, this is a great opportunity to try out a restaurant for a set cost (usually a pretty great deal, too!). Take advantage of this annual opportunity to sample some new eats, impress your loved one with a romantic meal, or grab a group of friends for a memorable outing.
Be sure to try our favorite Red Velvet Roulade at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen! No tickets are necessary. Just make a reservation, then dine at your chosen restaurant.
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Red Velvet Roulade
Some of our favorite Downtown Disney District restaurants are participating! Check out the menus below… [Read more…]
We’ve got some fun news from one of our favorite hang-outs — La Cava del Tequila in Epcot’s Mexico! New promos for “Margarita Mondays,” a brand new margarita coming soon, and a chance to win a gift card! Read through for the details.
It’s not a trip to Epcot without a stop here to visit the outstanding mixologists, sample their creations, and munch on some chips and queso! (Oh, chips and queso…I love you.)
So let’s get right down to it and check out the latest funness happening at this cozy little watering hole…
If you’re at Epcot on an upcoming Monday, you must stop in to La Cava. The new Margarita Mondays promotion means you can order a featured margarita for only $10!
Mention the special, then show the server this offer (printed or on your mobile device) to redeem at the special price.
Margarita Mondays
Save these dates!
Feb. 27th – Blood Orange Margarita
Mar. 3rd (we think this is the 5th…) – Jalapeño Margarita
Mar. 12th – [Read more…]
We’re oh-so-jealous of our readers who will be attending “One More Disney Day”! It looks as if you’ll have some really unique dining options! Check out the news below for the info! 🙂
Also, sounds like some great news is on the horizon for bakery fans!
We’re overwhelmed with Disney news this week, so be expecting some news posts soon! Here’s the latest…
For more yummy food news, stop by our Disney Food News Pin Board, where Disney Food News is updated on a regular basis!
The DFB Mini-Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book
is the fourth in our Disney Food Blog mini-guide series, created to supplement our Disney Food Blog Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book.
Here you’ll find in-depth information, HUGE color photos, and first-hand reviews about classic and new-to-you Epcot snacks — in great detail!
The DFB Mini-Guide to Epcot Snacks is an instantly downloadable PDF guide with over 180 pages of information and advice on over 150 delicious snacks that you can savor in Disney World’s Epcot.
Get your copy for $2 off today by using code EPCOT at the check out!
Walt Disney World for Grown Ups
celebrates Mardi Gras by highlighting the Mardi Grogs Pool Bar at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter resort.
Make the Magic goes back in time to the Stargate Restaurant in Epcot’s [Read more…]
has announced three special events for March 2012 — An Illuminations Dessert Party on St. Patrick’s Day, a specialty Irish lunch at Raglan Road, and a dinner at The Wave!
Location
: Italy Pavilion at Epcot
Date: Saturday March 17, 2012 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $55 per person, plus tax. Gratuity is included.
You are invited to a private Tables in Wonderland Dessert Party! Come enjoy a front row presentation of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, while you sample platters of delectable desserts and rich coffees.
Dessert Party - click image for larger version
Dessert Buffet Menu
Trio of Mini Gourmet Doughnuts (!!!!!) with Coffee Gelato
-Tennessee Bourbon Glazed Dark Chocolate Doughnuts
-Carmel Nut Glazed Apple Pie Spiced Doughnuts
-Raspberry Glazed Buttermilk Doughnuts
-Served with [Read more…]
UPDATE: Menu info and slated opening date for new Epcot French Bakery And new ice cream shop! Plus, new name for Bistro de Paris will be “Monsieur Paul” — a fitting tribute to Chef Paul Bocuse!
While nothing is yet confirmed by Disney directly on this, we’ve got some GREAT potential news for those who love the France Boulangerie et Patisserie in Epcot (which, coincidentally, won our Bakery Throw Down!)
In a Notice of Commencement filed with Orange County on February 23, 2012, Walt Disney’s Operations Development department indicates that the bakery in Epcot’s France pavilion will be undergoing an expansion! Let’s hope for a more efficient queue as well as ample seating!
Seating Outside the Bakery in France
The description of improvements specify that the France bakery will involve [Read more…]
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