food IS a theme park
There are several new ways you can start your day in Animal Kingdom’s Africa thanks to Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery!
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
Four new items have made their way to the breakfast menu: a Cheese and Guava Danish, a Pistachio Honey Croissant, a Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit, and a Spinach and Feta Quiche. [Read more…]
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
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is still very much in full swing!
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
But while the seasonal celebration continues, plenty of day-to-day updates continue for the Citizens of Main Street, U.S.A. and all the lands beyond. [Read more…]
The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House has been a tradition for 20 years at Disney World’s flagship Resort!
Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
The 14 feet tall house is made with 1,050 lbs of honey, 800 lbs of flour, 600 lbs of chocolate, 600 lbs of powdered sugar, 140 pints of egg whites, 35 lbs of spices, and, according to Disney, “tons of Disney Magic and Pixie Dust.”
It just so happens that the requisite “tons of Disney Magic and Pixie Dust” come by way of a full team of pastry chefs! And Disney Parks Blog has provided a time-lapse video showing the building of the Gingerbread House in the lobby as a fun holiday treat. Enjoy! [Read more…]
Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The weather is chilly and the holiday crowds have arrived, but we still have lots of fun updates to share with you this week.
We spotted a new arrival of little green men, found a new holiday dessert, and checked out the Skyliner and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction. Come along and take a look at everything new we found at Hollywood Studios this week!
“Ain’t it a glorious day,” Disney friends? Mary Poppins Returns is opening soon, and Disneyland Resort’s Jolly Holiday Bakery has two sweet Poppins-inspired treats (plus a souvenir spoon!).
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
Jolly Holiday has a special connection to Mary Poppins. The name of the Bakery is echoed in the song Jolly Holiday from the original Mary Poppins in which Mary and Bert cheerfully pay each other lots of sweet compliments. And you’ll want to do the same for the Bakery after you check out these sweet treats!
Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re looking towards the future as we share six things Disney has to improve before opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
Let’s Talk Transportation… and more!
2019 is fast approaching, and the year — for Disney and Star Wars fans — is highly anticipated, since it’s the year that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in Disneyland (summer) and Disney World (fall). The crowds that Galaxy’s Edge will bring to the parks are anticipated to be unprecedented, and there are some issues we think Disney will need to address (and, indeed, in some ways already are) before the land opens. So join in the discussion after checking out our latest DFB YouTube video! [Read more…]
If you visit Disney World’s Beach Club Resort to see the 2018 Gingerbread Carousel, the completed work of the Beach Club pastry chefs may inspire you to create a culinary piece of art of your own.
2018 Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel
If so, you can stop by the Beach Club Marketplace and Paint Your Own Cookie! [Read more…]
Throughout the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, popular bands spanning the decades will take the stage at the American Gardens Theater in Epcot to share some of their greatest hits as part of the Garden Rocks Concert Series!
2018 Flower and Garden Festival Passport
These concerts are free with Epcot admission, and will run nightly throughout the Flower and Garden Festival (March 6 – June 3, 2019). [Read more…]
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