I was recently in Walt Disney World for a holiday visit because — HOLIDAYS!
And I had an SUCH a great time, checking out treats and eats throughout the parks and resorts.
food IS a theme park
By AJ 3 Comments
I was recently in Walt Disney World for a holiday visit because — HOLIDAYS!
And I had an SUCH a great time, checking out treats and eats throughout the parks and resorts.
We’re back with another live action DFB Video Review. Today, we’re stopping into the brand new PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
The counter service spot, part of the Muppets Courtyard section of Studios, recently opened in place of Toy Story Pizza Planet. And we think they’ve knocked the theming out of the park! [Read more…]
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If you’re looking for a mug that’s “Practically Perfect in Every Way” for yourself or as a gift this holiday season, I think we may have found one for you. This charming little Mary Poppins mug has been around for a few months now, but it was only recently that I really stopped to look and examine the details. And, of course, there are details galore…
Three different panels surrounded in ornate designs feature Mary’s silhouette or simply her umbrella. [Read more…]
By AJ 7 Comments
at Disney’s Hollywood Studios hasn’t often wowed us in the past. But that may be changing.
The dining spot has previously been strictly counter service in the classic Disney sense of the word. (Check out a recent review here.) You know the set up — order your food from the overhead menu boards, and then step forward with your receipt to collect your tray of drinks and food.
These days, however, ABC Commissary is trying a slightly different approach.
Billing the spot as “fast casual” for the dinner hour, the restaurant takes the same tack as one of our favorites, Wolfgang Puck Express in Disney Springs. The concept is pretty simple: order your food from a cast member and receive a pager. But unlike spots that expect you to come collect your food when the pager goes, off, your food will find you.
Guests choose a seat once they’ve ordered their food, and cast members will deliver the food and drinks to their table. Cast members are also available for other needs during your meal. Flag them down for condiments or anything else you might need. [Read more…]
By AJ 2 Comments
Can you believe it’s almost been one whole year since Star Wars: The Force Awakens made its debut? And now we’re getting ready for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to open in theaters on December 16th! To celebrate, Disney recently transformed Spaceship Earth into the Death Star at a Disney Parks Blog Meet-up.
Though the event took place at Epcot, Disney made several Star Wars announcements regarding Hollywood Studios for the near future…as we await the addition of Star Wars Land in the not-so-near future 😉 . [Read more…]
By AJ 3 Comments
If you’re anything like us, you’re already thinking ahead to your next Walt Disney World vacation. If you’re planning to enjoy the parks during the holiday season, you might be wondering what it’s like to celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas in the World.
First of all: Lucky you! What a fun way to spend the holiday season — with so much to be thankful for in such a cool place!
As you can imagine, the crowds tend to swell at Disney during holiday weeks like Thanksgiving and Christmas as lots of Disney fans choose to celebrate their holidays in the parks. And Disney answers the call with tons of Thanksgiving spirit throughout many of their restaurants. In fact, most table service restaurants in the World will mark the holiday with special holiday menu items!Â
So whether you’re looking for a traditional meal, a gourmet twist on familiar favorites, or something that’s a complete departure from established customs, you’ll find lots of options for celebrating these special food days. Let’s check out a few of our favorites.
Let’s head over to Ample Hills Creamery on the Disney World Boardwalk for our next DFB Video!
This new location on the Boardwalk offers house-made ice cream, sundaes, unique cones, ice cream flights, floats, and more! You can see our original Ample Hills review here!
But if you want to see the place in action, check out our latest DFB video review. Check out one of our favorite concoctions: an Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Sundae!
By AJ 8 Comments
It’s time for a very MERRY CHRISTMAS with Mickey at his own Very Merry Christmas Party!!
He’s throwing this festive bash on select nights at through December 22nd, and it’s one of my absolute favorite Magic Kingdom events EVER. I get excited just driving in and seeing the inflatable snow Mickey and Minnie over the park’s entrance gate and getting my Party wristband! [Read more…]
Snacking with a special diet or allergy can be tricky at Walt Disney World, but Disney has released something that might make life a little easier!
Pure Growth Organic Snacks are, at a minimum, organic and all natural. While these grab-and-go snacks aren’t hearty meals, families can stash them in a backpack and eat on the go or in line. And, as a bonus, they come with Disney characters on the packaging to make them feel like a more magical snack!
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So, we showed you a little something special during our most recent tour around Disney World…
…and it’s taken the DFB team by storm!! Two of our team members have made it a priority to purchase this one!
Our Disneyland Correspondent, Heather Sievers, spotted it…and totally bought it…in Disneyland, recently! I know it LOOKS like it’s a simple tree tin featuring pictures of the new Storybook Plush Character Ornaments that can be found at Disney merchandise spots at the moment. BUT! [Read more…]