UPDATED: News: Disney World's Mobile Order System Expands to Contempo Cafe at Contemporary Resort

UPDATED: News: Disney World’s Mobile Order System Expands to Contempo Cafe at Contemporary Resort

Editor’s Note: Contempo Cafe has been removed from Disney’s system as a mobile order option. That said, since they went to the trouble to load all of the code into their system, we’re guessing it will be an option soon. Stay tuned.

Mobile Order — a process available via the My Disney Experience app, which gives guests the chance to bypass the register lines in participating restaurants by ordering and paying for their food in advance, has been available in select Counter Service spots since May 2017. The service has been limited, however, to locations in all four parks and Disney Springs.

Mobile Order Pickup at Casey’s Corner

But this weekend, the service made its debut in a Disney World Resort: The Contemporary Resort’s Contempo Cafe!

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News: Splitsville Opens January 29 in Disneyland!

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It’s almost time for Disneylanders to Let the Good Times Roll in the Downtown Disney District when Splitsville Luxury Lanes opens on January 29th!

Mickey and Minnie Bowling Balls at Splitsville

Similar to the Splitsville in Disney Springs, the bowling and dining spot will serve classic bowling alley eats alongside not-your-typical bowling fare. So while you’ll find things like good ol’ burgers and fries and Macho Nachos on the menu…

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A Tribute to Chef Paul Bocuse

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Chef Paul Bocuse — one of the most celebrated Chefs of all time — passed away on January 20, 2018, at the age of 91. Chef Paul’s passing is certainly a loss to the culinary world, but to many Disney and Epcot fans as well.

Chef Bucose with Mickey at Opening of Chefs de France

His accolades were many and varied: among them, Chef Paul was one of a group of chefs who pioneered modern French cooking and “nouvelle cuisine” in the 1960s and 70s. This weekend, French President Emmanual Macron paid tribute to the owner of the three Michelin star restaurant L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges, describing him as the “incarnation of French cuisine.”

In the early 80s, Chef Bocuse was invited by the Walt Disney Company to create restaurants for the France Pavilion in EPCOT Center. The result was Les Chefs de France, which now runs under his son, Jérôme.

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DFB Video: 5 Drinks to Get in Disney World in 2018

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Happy Monday! And what better way to kick off your week than with another DFB Video? Today we’re checking out 5 Disney World drinks that we think you should put on your list to try in 2018!

Guava Pink Peppercorn Margarita at Choza de Margarita

From Epcot and Hollywood Studios to Animal Kingdom and beyond the parks in Disney Springs, we enjoyed several fun new drinks in 2017 that we totally think you need to check out on your next Disney World visit! And while plenty invite you to imbibe, we’ve also included our favorite non-alcoholic beverage on the list so everyone’s sure to have something tasty and cool to sip. Cheers to you, my friends! [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 21, 2018

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Happy National Polka Dot Day! We hope you’re keeping warm on this winter weekend! Now it’s time to kick back, relax, and catch up on another week of Disney food news!

Minnie Mouse Cake Pop

The 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts kicked off January 12 and we have all the Food Booth menus and food photos! See our Best of the Fest here!!

This weekend is the perfect time to #RockTheDots and get discounts at Disney World and Disneyland in honor of Minnie Mouse!

It’s time to buy the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Use code WDW2018 at check-out to get 25% off the cover price!

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

Disney Food News

Disney is celebrating #RockTheDots this weekend with discounts and more on both coasts!
We reviewed new items at The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom.
Menus were announced for the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure.
We reviewed lunch AND dinner at The Edison in Disney Springs.
Mickey’s Fun Wheel from the Cove Bar is now available at the Alfresco Tasting Terraces!
Check out the 2018 Disney Dining Plan Restaurant List!
We have a FULL review of Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant in Disney Springs.
The dates have been announced for the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival.
New DFB YouTube videos: Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets and the Worst Disney World Resorts.

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. [Read more…]

Get it! Gaston’s Tavern Now Gives a Cup of Icing for Guests Who Want All the Good Stuff!

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You already know that Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is, well, magical. From sunrise to sunset and beyond, it’s beautiful from almost any angle.

Cinderella Castle

And now our icing wishes have come true (naturally!) at Gaston’s Tavern.

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#RocktheDots Discounts in Disney World and Disneyland on January 21st

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We just love Minnie Mouse here at the DFB!

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And we’re so excited that Sunday, January 21st – National Polk Dot Day – has been declared #RockTheDots day for a second year in a row — because it’s a day set aside to celebrate all things Minnie Mouse!

Minnie Mouse Cake Pop

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Review: SO MANY Good (NEW!) Eats at The Plaza Restaurant in Walt Disney World

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The Plaza Restaurant

at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is a classic.

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From its prime location at the Cinderella Castle end of Main Street, USA, to its elegant decor and moderately priced menu, The Plaza Restaurant is a truly great value. And the menu is family friendly (including those bottomless milkshakes!), so it’s easy to enjoy a meal with your whole crew.

But flashier dining options have relegated The Plaza to the realm of hidden gems.

And, honestly, we’re kind of okay with that. Because when Be Our Guest is booked solid, The Plaza is often a gettable alternative. And with a few new menu items, my most recent visit was a total home run.

Plaza Sign

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News: Menus Announced for Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure

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The Lunar New Year celebration kicks off later this month in Disney California Adventure! From January 26th through February 18th, Disneyland Resort guests can enjoy specialty food offerings at Paradise Garden Grill, as well as at three themed Marketplaces located on the north side of Paradise Pier.

Check out the menus to figure out which items you’d most like to try!

Korea Marketplace (In front of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure)

Kimchi Bokkeumbap – Vegetable fried rice
Yachae Mandu – Steamed vegetable dumpling with sesame-garlic soy sauce
Yang Gaeng – Sweet red bean and raspberry jelly
Banana Ooyu – Non-alcoholic banana milk
Mae Shil Ju – Plum wine cocktail
Hite Pale Lager

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DFB Video: Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets

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Hey, there! We’re back today with another DFB Video, and we’re letting you in on our Top FIVE Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets!

Will you be setting sail with Donald Duck?

Aaah, there’s nothing quite like a Disney Cruise Line vacation. The ocean. The excursions. The magic. The FOOD!! There’s so much to enjoy on a Disney Cruise, and we want to help you enjoy YOUR future voyage even more by sharing our very best Disney Cruise Line Dining tips! So, do exactly what you would do on a Disney Cruise as you get ready to watch our latest DFB YouTube video… sit back, relax, and enjoy! Bon Voyage! [Read more…]

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