News: Details and Booking for 2015 Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights Dining Events

Last week, Disney announced that 2015 will be the last year for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The popular show is wrapping to accommodate construction for two new Lands coming to the park in the future: Toy Story and Star Wars.

The festive synchronized holiday lights and music show will be on display from November 6, 2015 through January 3, 2016.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

The announcement also revealed that two new extra ticket events will be added this year to celebrate the final run of The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Details have been released for each of these events, which are now open for booking.

Merry and Bright Dessert Party

The Merry & Bright Dessert Party will take place from November 6 through December 30, 2015. Please note that the hours change based on the date you choose:

from November 6-December 24, the party runs from 7:00 – 8:30 pm,
and from December 25-30, the party runs from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Excluded dates are: November 17, December 9, and December 18.

Guests will enjoy a reserved viewing area, and will also receive a custom stadium blanket as a souvenir.

Price to attend is $69 for adults, $39 for children (including tax and gratuity).

Guests Enjoying the Seating Area

Guests can book by calling (407) 939-3463 or online via the Walt Disney World website.

Osborne Lights — Peace On Earth

Merry and Bright Dinner Reception

From January 1 (8:30 to 10:00 pm), and 2nd, 3rd (7:00 to 8:30 pm), the Merry & Bright Dinner Reception will offer a chance to ring in the new year by enjoying small plates (turkey, beef, and shrimp dishes among them) along with specialty drinks, wine, and beer, all from an exclusive reserved viewing area. At evening’s end, each guest will receive “a custom shadow box keepsake featuring their own Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights!”

Seating at Dusk Before the Lights Come On

The price to attend is $99 for adults, $54 for children (including tax and gratuity).

Interested guests may book this event online, or by calling (407) 939-3463.

Osborne Lights

Please note that seating for the events is outdoors and uncovered without assigned seating, and an alternate location will be used in the event of rain (usually this is Studio Catering Co.). It is anticipated that these events may book up quickly, due to the popularity of the Dancing Lights.

For more information, be sure to visit the Merry & Bright Dessert Party and Merry & Bright Dinner Reception pages on the Walt Disney World website.

Will you be seeing the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights during its final run? Please let us know with a comment!

Guest Review: Orange Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot

By Brooke 1 Comment

We’re welcoming back DFB Guest Author and good friend Joey Beyer with a guest review of the Orange Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot’s Future World! Since we’re big fans of Disney Cupcakes, we can’t wait to show you this one!

Learn About:Sunshine Seasons

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Hello everyone! I am very excited to introduce the new Orange Cupcake that has popped up at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons. This cupcake can be found in the self-service cabinet adjacent to the dessert counter at Sunshine Seasons, so you can just grab your favorite!

I am a huge fan of the Sunshine Seasons, as it always has a great selection of foods and unique seasonal options. (And by the way — for those of you that are fans of the Warm Peanut Butter Brownie at Sunshine Seasons, there is no need to worry. As of 9/7/15 it was still available as the “Seasonal Dessert” at Sunshine Seasons.)

As you can see, the cupcake is topped with a gummy orange candy and orange frosting.

Orange Cupcake from Sunshine Seasons

The frosting is the standard Disney buttercream frosting and has a hint of orange flavor! The frosting is also topped with large granules of sugar. [Read more…]

Dining in Disneyland: Halloween Time Poison Apple Mugs and Poison Apple Glow Cubes

By Heather 25 Comments

Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort and I’m pretty sure I’ve found my favorite new item of the season! The Poison Apple Mug. Everything about it is awesome.

Poison Apple Mug

The mug is a stein type of style. The little button on the handle flips up the lid. Although the stem looks like it would be a straw, it is not. It’s just part of the decor. [Read more…]

News! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Opens September 22nd in Disney World

By AJ 9 Comments

If you should find yourself in Disney World later this month for a little something like… oh, I don’t know… say the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival beginning September 25th, then you may want to mark one more date on your trip calendar: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar will be opening in Downtown Disney on September 22nd!

©WDWDowntown Twitter

Be sure to check out the backstory on this hangout for the Society of Explorers and Adventurers set up by Jock (a frequent pilot for Indiana Jones himself). [Read more…]

Review: Les Chefs De France in Epcot’s France Pavilion

By AJ 14 Comments

We are enjoying a leisurely lunch today at Les Chefs de France, the table service restaurant in Epcot’s France Pavilion.

Learn About:Chefs de France

Epcot Restaurants
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This iconic eatery has been the location of many happy meals and memories for me through the years. But as with other Disney spots, it’s always good to check in occasionally. Disney restaurants can be wildly inconsistent; a place that’s spot-on during one meal can go south the next time you visit. So I always make it a priority to check back in at all of Disney restaurants to see if they’ve gotten better or worse, and to show you what they’re serving up lately. You get to choose if they’re worth your time and money.

Let’s go. 🙂

Atmosphere

I have very early memories of this restaurant. When you walk by at night, it just looks so cozy inside! And it’s honestly beautiful any time of day.

Les Chefs de France in Epcot

Little has changed here since the restaurant first opened when the park did. But that’s ok. Because the whole point here is to look like a classic French bistro that you’d find in Paris. And it really, really fits the bill. [Read more…]

News: Walt Disney World Food Coming to London in a “Magical Foodie Experience”

By Kim LaPaglia 2 Comments

With the recent Walt Disney World Facebook announcement of a Disney food experience coming to London, United Kingdom residents chimed in on their favorite Walt Disney World eats and treats.

We don’t know if this is just an update or an extension of the Disney Cafe at Harrod’s, or if this will be a completely new experience.

While Disney has only hinted at this new “experience” on their Facebook page (see the caption below), we will keep our readers updated with any future news. 😉

Disney Foodie Experience in London

Among the favorites mentioned in comments on the page — Mickey Ice Cream Bars and Dole Whips!

Mickey Ice Cream Bar

Dole Whip Float at Aloha Isle

We’ll keep an eye out for further details. Londoners, please let us know if you hear any more information about a restaurant, event, or other experience involving Disney food from Walt Disney World. Need a dose of Mickey now? Visit the Disney Cafe at Harrod’s.

UK friends, it’s YOUR turn to tell us what foods from WDW you’d like to see in London.

#OnTheList: The Secret Drink Menu and MORE at Cove Bar in Disney California Adventure

By AJ 19 Comments

This post is part of the DFB #OnTheList series, where we feature eats you’ve GOT to have while you’re at Disney! Let us know what’s on YOUR Disney Food Bucket List @DisneyFoodBlog #OnTheList!

Cove Bar‘s job is to remind you that you’re in the Happiest Place on Earth, over and over again. And it does that job well.

Cove Bar Sign

That’s why it’s #OnTheList this week!

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Disney Food Post Round-Up: September 13, 2015

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It’s the middle of September already! Do you know what that means? It means we’re THISCLOSE to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

Enjoy a new dessert party this year!

It’s been a week full of exciting news, including the addition of a new dessert cruise on the Magic Kingdom ferry and two new food events for the last season of The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights!

We have a lot to share, so let’s jump right in…

Disney Food News

The Ferrytale Wishes Dessert and Fireworks Cruise is coming to the Magic Kingdom for a limited time this fall!
Don’t forget to check out Episode 22 of the DFB Podcast!
Disney has announced a new line of Disney-branded, allergy-friendly snacks! Items include cookies and a seed and fruit mix.
New dessert and dinner events are planned for the final season of The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
We have a sneak peek of all the special treats coming to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.
The Dominican Republic returns to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival this year and we have a delicious preview of the Marketplace booth!
Our brand new #OnTheList series continues with the ‘Ohana Character Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
We review Redd Rocket’s Pizza Port in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland.

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New! DFB Podcast Episode 22: Food and Wine 2015 Preview!

By AJ 3 Comments

We’re back! For those of you who missed listening to the DFB Podcasts, we are are happy to announce the 22nd episode of the DFB Podcast!

We’ve been MIA for awhile, but we are so excited to be back in action! You’ll have to listen to this edition to hear about our whereabouts, but we are actively working on new ways to make sure we can record the podcast more often.

What’s It About?

There have been some major Disney announcements lately (Star Wars, anyone?) along with some 2015 Epcot Food and Wine news, so we had plenty to cover!

In the 22nd episode AJ and Brad apologize for being bad podcast friends, and cover the recent announcements of Skipper Canteen, Star Wars Land(s), and our favorite Food and Wine activities.

Here’s the Podcast page for Episode 22. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS or on iTunes!

Thanks for listening! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Sneak Peek: Special Treats Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World

By Wendy 8 Comments

Sure signs of autumn have officially come to the Magic Kingdom… Main Street U.S.A. is all decked out with scarecrows and pumpkins in anticipation of the 2015 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, kicking off on Tuesday, September 15th!

Halloween at Disney!

On select nights through November 1, 2015, guests attending this extra ticket event will enjoy trick-or-treating all over Magic Kingdom, along with special happenings like Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade and the all new Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular. [Read more…]

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