food IS a theme park
We’ve been keeping an eye on a construction project in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Ice Cold Hydraulics
For a while now, we’ve been walking past construction walls in the Grand Avenue section of the park, where it looked like a new snack or drink stand was being built. Recently, Disney added a name to the building — “Ice Cold Hydraulics” — but that didn’t give us any clues! However, Disney just dropped some BIG details about what we can expect from this spot.
Disney World has been very crowded the last couple of weeks, which means longer wait times in the parks and high prices for Disney Genie+!
Crowds
There are a few specific reasons why the parks are so crowded right now, which we’ll get into in a minute, but we just got solid proof that Disney World is busier than normal at the moment: The Multi-Park option for Disney Genie+ SOLD OUT today! [Read more…]
It’s no secret that EPCOT has been changing a lot lately!
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
World Celebration recently reopened after a multi-year closure and a major makeover, and we’re keeping a close eye on construction at CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza — new areas of the park that are set to open this year. But besides those major projects, we’ve been noticing quite a few small changes. Including one change that the foodies will be interested in!
When you work at Disney World, you learn a thing or two about the parks. You meet Cast Members from different attractions, who teach you how to be a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. You talk to quick-service Cast Members who give you the inside scoop on what to eat (and what to avoid). You might even get a sneak peek at the newest merchandise coming to the parks and resorts. One thing’s for sure: Cast Members know what’s up.
Hello, old friend. You’re a Cast Member ICON.
After working anywhere for a few months, you learn the ins and outs of your workplace. The Disney Food Blog team is full of former Disney World Cast Members, and we know what kinds of foods you should ALWAYS order, and what you should…well, AVOID. Let’s talk about it!
We’ve been eating a LOT of food in Disney World recently.
Spaceship Earth from World Celebration
With new snacks for both Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, we’ve been running (but not actually running because that’s against the rules!) around the parks reviewing treats left and right. If you’re coming to Disney World soon, you’ll certainly have your choice of delicious new offerings to try! And for one of the yummiest we’ve had so far, you’ll need to head to EPCOT.
One of the most important things you’ll pack for Disney World — if not THE most important thing you’ll pack — is comfortable shoes! Disney’s theme parks are big, which means you’ll be walking a LOT during your vacation. We’re talking tens of thousands of steps. You don’t want to get a blister and be in pain or unable to do everything during your trip!
Main Street, U.S.A.
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There’s one Disney World snack spot we get to visit almost every single month of the year…
HELLO handsome!
…yep, we’re talking about Gideon’s Bakehouse! This spot in Disney Springs has different seasonal cookies each month, and any time there’s a new one, we make it a point to stop by and try it out. It’s an incredibly popular spot, and the line to get in can be a multi-hour wait on the busiest days. But is that line worth the trouble for the NEW February cookie? Let’s find out!
If there’s macaroni and cheese on the menu, it’ll eventually be on my plate and therefore in my belly. It’s just a fact.
Macaroni and Cheese
Disney World is filled with all sorts of great mac and cheese dishes. There’s the heaping cup of cheesy goodness that you can get at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Mac and Cheese Bites at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs, and more. Â However, there’s one thing that Disney World DOESN’T do with mac and cheese that they totally SHOULD.
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Welcome to Disney World!
And THAT’s more precious than gold, my friends.
As we are nearing the end of the Festival of the Arts and the beginning of the Flower and Garden Festival, we have our eyes set even further into the future.
2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
We love every EPCOT festival, but one has clearly become our favorite, for obvious reasons. The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is literally everything we dream about — food. An entire festival for food is our forté. But we’re wondering if our favorite festival will look a little differently this year. The 2024 Food & Wine Festival might be the BEST ONE YET for four important reasons: it could be even longer than usual, it might be the FIRST to utilize the NEW festival areas in EPCOT, food and drink demos and seminars may return, and we might get some all-new entertainment!
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