Review: Pumpkin Spice Caramel Shake at Ghirardelli in Disney Springs

So recently we showed you a treat that looks very much like it would be loaded with all sortsa Pumpkin Spice flavor.

Only it’s not. The super cute Pumpkin Cupcake you’ll find at sweet spots such as the Main Street Confectionery, Big Top Treats, and Goofy’s Candy Co. is topped with a pumpkin-shaped dollop of orange frosting, but the flavor is pure vanilla. You can click here to check it out.

Today, though, we’re going in the opposite direction with a treat that doesn’t look remotely pumpkin-esque, but is positively PACKED with loads of autumnal spices for those of you who are ready to get your PUMPKIN ON this fall.

Allow me to introduce you to… the Pumpkin Spice Caramel Shake at Ghiraradelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop in Disney Springs!

Ghirardelli Caramel Pumpkin Spice Cocoa and Shake

Ghirardelli Pumpkin Spice Caramel Cocoa and Shake

“Pumpkin Perfection,” indeed! You’ll also notice that Pumpkin Spice Caramel Hot Cocoa is also on the menu. However, at this point in the game in Central Florida, even though the nights really are getting pleasant, it’s not quite “curl up with a cup of cocoa” weather just yet. (As you can tell, we have to get a little creative when it comes to celebrating autumn in these parts.)

And, frankly, I had already made up my mind about the Shake, anyway. It comes to you looking like your basic vanilla shake, only with loads of scrumptious Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Fudge coating the sides. [Read more…]

Spotted: The Ultimate Haunted Mansion Dining Room Features $4000 Chair

By AJ and the DFB Team 2 Comments

“Welcome, Foolish Mortals,”

to the Haunted Mansion… DINING ROOM!! “Kindly step all the way in, please, and make room for everyone.”

Haunted Mansion Dining Display

“There’s no turning back now…”

YES!!! It’s the Haunted Mansion Dining Room of ALL OUR DREAMS!!! You can see the complete set-up at the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs.

Ghost Host Chair

Yeah. We’ll be getting to that shortly.

Now, a lot of the merchandise displayed on the foreboding table setting has been available for some time now at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom, and here at the Co-op, too. [Read more…]

Disney Food News Round-Up: September 17, 2017

By Traci C 1 Comment

Happy weekend! We’re back with another edition of our Disney Food Round-up for you today.

Disneyland Mummy Macaron

HalloweenTime has begun in Disneyland, and we’ve got reviews of the adorably spooky eats!

And the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is in full swing at Epcot! If you’re making plan to attend the Festival you should check out our Best of the Fest post and DFB Best of the Fest YouTube video!

And don’t forget, the 2017 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic is October 27 and 28! We have all the details for you!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

Disney Food News

See the spooky and fun HalloweenTime eats in Disneyland, and find our out thoughts!
AJ is on the latest Passporter Mom Podcast talking about all things Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Check out our Disney FrankenFood creation – the Fried Banana Sundae!
Disney World reopened on Tuesday, September 12 following Hurricane Irma.
We checked out the cute Pumpkin Cupcake at the Magic Kingdom.
We enjoyed another delicious meal at Epcot’s Via Napoli.
We’re talking about CHEESE at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom!
We reviewed the NEW Mickey Birthday Cake Scone at Disney World.
New DFB YouTube videos: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Review and the Worst Restaurants at Disney World.

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.

New DFB Video: The WORST Restaurants in Disney World

Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got great content going up twice a week showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we list our Worst Restaurants in Disney World! Check it out below — and subscribe here.

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Review: Disneyland Resort Halloween Time Treats for 2017!

By AJ and the DFB Team 13 Comments

Halloween is HERE!

No matter what the actual calendar says 😉 , the Disney Parks on both coasts are already celebrating the most epic Halloween ever — especially when measured in Seasonal and Spookerrific eats!

Disneyland Minnie Mouse Jack O’Lantern!

We recently checked out Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World, so today we’re kickin’ it west coast style.

Halloween-ified Disneyland Maps and Times Guide!

And Disneyland is killin’ it this year! Take a spook… I mean, a LOOK!

Haul-O-Ween in Cars Land

They’ve introduced a super cool Halloween overlay in Cars Land that we can NOT get enough of!

Cars Land Signage and Fun!

The Halloween-ization of Cars Land is just… well, look for yourself. [Read more…]

Review: NEW! Mickey Birthday Cake Scone in Disney World

By AJ 10 Comments

Scones often leave me a little… underwhelmed. If they aren’t done well, they can be dry and bread-y and not very sweet. With so many other awesome treats to try (like cupcakes!), I just struggle to muster much enthusiasm for biscuit’s sometimes-dried-out cousin.

But I might have to eat my words — AND a scone! — because I’ve found one to be pretty darn excited about! It’s the Mickey Birthday Cake Scone!!

Mickey Birthday Cake Scone at Goofy’s Candy Co.

So, Happy Birthday — or UN-Birthday — to you and me!

It’s perfectly Mickey shaped, with totally munchable ears. A drizzle of hardened glaze adds some sweetness, and the colorful sprinkles are festive. [Read more…]

New Video: The WORST Restaurants in Disney World

By Brooke 51 Comments

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, but we’ve gotta tell you — this one wasn’t easy to make. Because we’re talking Disney World’s Worst Restaurants.

We get that this might be a little controversial. I mean, somebody has to love these places, right? But as far as we’re concerned, they’re spots where we’ve routinely — over more than once visit — had subpar experiences. Whether it’s the food, or the service, or both. These restaurants just don’t do much for us, and we think you’d be better off skipping them. [Read more…]

Disneyland Halloween Eats and Treats!

By AJ 1 Comment

It’s (almost) Halloween Time again at Disneyland Resort!

Disneyland Halloween Time

And you know what that means… ghoulish goodies and creepy confections will be haunting the parks! From September 15th all the way through the big day — October 31st! — keep an eye out for all the extra spooky selections!

You’ll be able to scare up treats just about anywhere you go! Candy Kitchens such as the Candy Palace in Disneyland and Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure will bring back the Jack Skellington Apple!

Jack Skellington Apple

Jack couldn’t resist bringing along a couple of his pals… the classic Minnie Witch Apple and the Poison Skull Apple. [Read more…]

Review: ALL! THE! CHEESE! at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom

By AJ 4 Comments

Question: If you go to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and skip Casey’s Corner, were you ever really there?

Learn About:Casey’s Corner

Magic Kingdom
Disney World Restaurants

Well, I can’t speak for everybody. But in my case, the answer is: Nope! Especially now that plastic cheese is back.

Wait. That’s not right. PLASTIC CHEESE IS BACK! You know how I love this King of All Condiments — ooey, gooey yellow cheese that comes on rib-sticking favorites like Chili Cheese Nachos.

Well, by now you know that Plastic Cheese disappeared for a while. We found some from time to time, but it was never enough. And we still couldn’t dunk our Corn Dog Nuggets in it whilst gazing lovingly at Cinderella Castle from the quaint patio of Casey’s Corner.

Thank goodness those dark days are over! Welcome back to Casey’s Corner, home of amazing hot dogs and even more amazing plastic cheese!

Atmosphere

Casey’s is quintessential Main Street, U.S.A., fulfilling Walt’s vision of a Main Street reminiscent of one of his childhood home in Marceline, Missouri. It’s got tremendous architectural detail, from intricate molding to fabulous window casings.

Casey’s Corner

Inside the small ordering area are lots of decor pieces harkening back to a simpler time. Oh, and there’s lots of classy striped wallpaper, too (which I kind of love). [Read more…]

Review: Via Napoli in Epcot’s Italy Pavilion

By AJ 28 Comments

Via Napoli

, how do I love thee? Shall we count the ways?

Learn About:Via Napoli

Epcot Restaurants
Disney World Restaurants

Seriously, I would, but it would take too long. Since this Table Service restaurant opened in Epcot’s Italy Pavilion seven years ago, I’ve been among its biggest fans. I love the decor, with those massive pizza ovens named for Italian volcanoes, the huge open space with arches and chandeliers, and the colorful frescoes on the walls and ceilings.

Oh, and did I mention there’s PIZZA involved, too? Via Napoli easily tops my list for serving up the Best Pizza in Disney World. It’s pretty much become one of those spots I visit whenever I have an excuse to do so.

On my most recent visit, we started with a couple of drinks. And there is no shortage of options at Via Napoli. There are cocktails, signature drinks, and, of course, lots of vino.

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Review: Fall-riffic Pumpkin Cupcake at the Magic Kingdom!

By AJ 6 Comments

Depending on where you are in the country, school has been back in session for at least a week. Pumpkin Spiced beverages are up for grabs everywhere, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is ON.

Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom

Which means it’s time to say…. Happy Fall, Y’all! And when it comes to autumn in Disney World, there’s so much to see and do… and EAT!

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