food IS a theme park
Are you — like us! — among those who are really excited for Jaleo by Chef José Andrés to open in Disney Springs?
Jaleo sign in Disney Springs
Well, we still don’t have an opening date for the new location; however, a visit to the Jaleo website now results in a look at the menu full of the Chef’s famous Spanish cuisine! [Read more…]
There is a brand new Character Dining experience in Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge!
Making its debut this evening, Artist Point now presents a character dinner featuring friends — and one foe! — from the beloved Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy now meet and greet with guests throughout the prix-fixe dinner, which also presents a photo opportunity with The Queen!
For years, Artist Point served as the the signature dining option in Wilderness Lodge with a focus on the tastes and feel of the American Northwest. But both the setting and the menu have received an entire makeover for this new meal, bringing Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film to the forefront of the experience in every aspect.
So it’s time to enter the Enchanted Forest… by way of Artist Point!
Artist Point
And so, the story begins… [Read more…]
Hello from a rainy Animal Kingdom! The rain might have kept a few people away… but not us 😉 ! Umbrella in hand, we explored the park and found all the new items, changes, and more for you!
Hello from Animal Kingdom!
Here’s everything we found including new sweets, menu updates, new merchandise, and the arrival of the 2019 Walt Disney World mugs!
Trattoria al Forno
opened on Walt Disney World’s BoardWalk in 2014, and from its inception, the Italian eatery has been a warm and welcoming place for guests to enjoy a meal.
In 2017, Trattoria al Forno expanded its dining options by adding a unique character breakfast called the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast. This character meal allows guests to meet Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Ariel, and Prince Eric while dining on entrees and pastries inspired by Tangled and The Little Mermaid.
The Bon Voyage Adventure is a playful meal full of references to the animated films, but dinner at Trattoria al Forno remains a sophisticated affair (as far as theme park dining goes). There’s no dress code here, which makes it a convenient spot to grab dinner after a day at nearby Hollywood Studios or Epcot. The restaurant is also just a quick walk from the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, making it relatively simple to get to even if you’re not staying at BoardWalk Inn and Villas.
We thoroughly enjoyed our initial dinner here when Trattoria opened, and I was excited to dig into more of the slightly eclectic menu and to savor a little more of the cozy ambiance.
Trattoria al Forno sign
Trattoria al Forno commands quite a bit of real estate on the BoardWalk, owing to its spacious interior. The black awnings and the gold text on the signs are classy and let you know that you’re about to dine in style. You’ll also find the BoardWalk’s walk-up pizza window tucked beneath one of the awnings.
Wine Bar George in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs
is only about seven months old, but already this spot has gained national exposure and lots of love from guests. Just last week we told you that the restaurant has been nominated as one of the best new restaurants in the country. And now Wine Bar George has introduced its Outstanding by the Ounce Food Menu!
Wine Bar George
What’s for dinner?
You probably hear that question every day and never thought about the importance it might have when choosing a Disney Resort.
But, when deciding where to stay at Walt Disney World, be sure to consider what’s on the menu at your resort along with the nightly room rate, room size, bedding, transportation to the parks, amenities, view, and location.
Roaring Fork Breakfast Menu
Choosing your Walt Disney World resort is a practical, emotional, and sensory decision. Each resort has a unique theme created by sound, smell, textures, colors, landscaping, architecture, and flavors.
And when you’re planning a stay at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel you should think about what dining options are available for you and your family. The menus at the Quick Service and Table Service restaurants evoke each resort’s theme. A good planning tip is that you should peruse the resort menus before choosing your Disney accommodations. [Read more…]
Wine Bar Georgeopened its doors in Disney Springs in May 2018
. And the restaurant has now been nominated by USA TODAY as one of the “10Best” new restaurants in the country!
Wine Bar George
The following is taken from USA TODAY’s 10best.com: “We asked a panel of food and travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite new restaurants to open in the past year, ranging from chef-driven fast casual concepts to high end dining with a focus on hyper-local and sustainable ingredients. Vote for your favorite once per day until voting ends on Monday, January 7 at noon ET. The 10 winning restaurants will be announced on Friday, January 18.” [Read more…]
Don’t forget… ’tis the season for collectors to visit Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto where this year’s version of the Holiday Elephant Tiki Mug is currently available!
©Disney
This is the second edition of the Holiday Elephant Tiki Mug, and the photo comes from @WDWToday on Twitter (You can see last year’s version of the Holiday Elephant here.) [Read more…]
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the near future, be sure to include a coat on your packing list. The cooler temperatures have indeed arrived to Central Florida, and with some days topping out in the 60s (and even dipping into the 40s some nights), you may also be tempted to warm up here and there with a toasty beverage. And Disney Springs has some new ways you can do that!
For instance, you can now grab Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George.
Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George @DisneySprings Twitter
And through December 31st (while supplies last) you can enjoy a complimentary mulled wine with the purchase of a $30 Corkcicle.
Vivoli il Gelato is even warming up scoops of their cold treat with the new Hot Chocolate Affogato! [Read more…]
If you’re planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2019 and will be using the Disney Dining Plan, you’re likely already thinking about where you’ll eat and how you’ll maximize those credits.
Flame Tree Barbecue is still a great way to maximize a quick service credit!
Lucky for you, we have tons of resources to help you with all of that! Whether you’re trying to make the most of quick service credits or trying to maximize your table service credits, there’s a DFB post for you. 😉
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