Review: Bongos Cuban Café Express

When you’re strolling through Downtown Disney, you really can’t miss Bongos Cuban Café.

The white building is huge, and takes up a hefty bit of space on the West Side, directly opposite Splitsville Luxury Lanes and right next to Exposition Park (home base for the Disney Food Trucks).

And, of course, part of the building is actually structured as an ENORMOUS PINEAPPLE. So that helps raise the profile a bit, too.

What’s harder to find – and indeed, most guests walk right by – is Bongos Cuban Café Express (sometimes referred to as the Bongos Walk-up Window). And it just so happens to be a great place to sit for a spell and grab a quick meal or snack.

The window is tucked into the left side (if you’re facing Bongos). So now that you know it’s there, let’s take a quick glance around!

Atmosphere

“Express” is part of the name for a reason — the setting [Read more…]

Review: Tandoori Shrimp at the Namaste Cafe Disney Food Truck

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Funny how quickly things can change ‘round these parts…

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Not all that long ago (a little more than a year-and-a-half, to be specific), the four Disney Food Trucks were THE newest thing on the dining scene in Downtown Disney. But with all the dining additions to the ever-transforming, will-one-of-these-days-be Disney Springs over the past year, it’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to check out what’s changed at the Trucks!

So our stop today is Namaste Cafe (most often found in Exposition Park on the West Side), the truck inspired by dishes typically served at Animal Kingdom as well as Animal Kingdom Lodge.

The menu continues to feature the Naan and Samosa Dipping Safari, Butter Chicken, and Lamb Kefta (a version of which was originally part of the Superstar Catering Food Truck menu inspired by Hollywood Studios, but I think it’s a more natural fit at Namaste).

Namaste Café Food Truck

In more recent months, Tandoori Shrimp has [Read more…]

Rumor: Minnie’s Holiday & Dine Dinner Coming to Hollywood & Vine?

By AJ 8 Comments

Looks like the elves are already starting to gear up for the holidays… . Could it really be that a special holiday meal is coming to Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

Hollywood and Vine

A mysterious menu has appeared on the My Disney Experience app! At the time, it seems this menu is viewable on Android devices, but NOT on iDevices. Still, what’s remarkable about this menu is not the items themselves (standard items for the Hollywood & Vine buffet), but [Read more…]

Review: Breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

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Today, we are heading over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for a trail-inspired breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe.

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The restaurant, located in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, is well known for down-home food, bottomless milkshakes (even at breakfast), all-you-can-eat skillets, it’s infamous ketchup antics, and a rowdy atmosphere cultivated by the servers.

Intrigued? Let’s take a look inside!

Atmosphere

Whispering Canyon Cafe is located within the soaring lobby of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort. As you enter from the resort’s porte cochere, you’ll find the restaurant off to the left.

Wilderness Lodge is themed to represent an historic resort in the Pacific Northwest, complete with “log cabin” construction (albeit a BIG log cabin…). You’ll find [Read more…]

News: Victoria and Albert’s Debuts New Ten-Course Menu

By Brooke 11 Comments

If you think you’ve done it all at Victoria and Albert’s, it’s time to think again.

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The Chef’s Degustation Menu is comprised of 10 small courses, and will pay tribute to Chef Hunnel’s travels through Europe and Asia. As always, the menu will also be influenced by seasonal flavors.

Guests who opt for this meal will enjoy a few extra touches: they’ll choose options from a cheese trolley, will be treated to table side butter carving, and receive a custom chocolate box at the end of their meal.

If guests are looking for a premium experience that explores wine pairing, the restaurant will also be offering food and wine pairings in the [Read more…]

News: Even MORE Details About the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

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Yesterday, we gave you a bunch of brand new news to process about the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

While we updated you on deets about NEW and returning Food and Wine Marketplace Booths, we’re also sharing some of the ways that Disney will celebrating this 20th Anniversary Milestone!

NEW Future World Marketplace Booths — More Details

Some of the biggest news about this year’s Festival is that Marketplace Booths are expanding into Future World. Last week, we told you about two new Chew-inspired Marketplaces — Sustainable Chew and Chew Lab. The Booths will be located in an area called Next Eats. Today we’re learning that this area will likely be located near the Epcot Character Spot in FutureWorld, steps away from The Land Pavilion.

We are also learning more about the other two Future World booths located in the Artistry of Wine and Cheese area. These sister spots will be located on [Read more…]

2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival News! Details on Booths, Menus, Special Events, Booking Dates, Discounts, and More

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We are so excited to be sharing with you LIVE today from Walt Disney World some great new details for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Note that all information is subject to change.

Below, you’ll find:

ALL of the details, prices, and dates for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events including the NEW Food and Wine Festival Discovery Sampler Package
More information about DISCOUNTS, early booking dates, prices, and more for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Seminars and Demonstrations and Special Events
Updates from the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths
Photos of BRAND NEW Epcot Food and Wine Festival menu items
DETAILS on the returning Eat to the Beat Dining Packages
And more!

As always, you can visit our Epcot Food and Wine Festival index page for ALL updates at any time.

2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Information

We’ve got a few Festival Booth MENU ITEMS, my friends!! See our list below (booths with full menus are noted), and be sure to check out our 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Page for updated menus, food photos, and more as the Festival gets closer!

OFFICIAL 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths:
The following booths have been confirmed as officially returning in 2015: [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: July 12, 2015

By Brooke 1 Comment

We are coming to you LIVE from Walt Disney World this weekend, as we learn even more of what’s in store this fall for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

Joffrey’s Tea Traders Cafe is Now Open at Downtown Disney

The Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015, will run for more than 7 weeks this year. That’s 53 days to enjoy all the food, wine, and fun that this event has to offer.

But that’s not all that’s been happening this week. While we’re busy learning more of what’s coming, let’s take a look at some of the food that’s made headlines this week.

Disney Food News

We’re hearing rumors of another possible new restaurant coming Disney Springs: Chef Art’s Florida Fish Camp.
We’re also taking a closer look at some of the changes in the Disney Dining Plan.
The first Narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional have been announced and booking is now open for the popular holiday event.
Joffrey’s Tea Traders has opened in Downtown Disney (soon to be Disney Springs) and we’re taking a look at some of the different teas they offer.
We have a review of the new to us Breakfast Waffle Cone at BoardWalk Bakery.

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t [Read more…]

Dining in Disneyland: Summertime S’mores Treats Hit the Disneyland Resort

By Heather 6 Comments

In the midst of the big Disneyland 60th Celebration, we keep getting surprised with so many fun treats! On July 1st, the Disneyland Resort introduced a line of S’mores treats that are not to be missed. There are 4 fantastic new items that include a S’mores Marshmallow Wand, a S’mores Gourmet Caramel Apple, S’mores Bark, & a S’mores Rice Krispy Treat.

Marceline’s in Downtown Disney

On a recent trip to Downtown Disney, I visited Marceline’s and [Read more…]

Review: Mocha Brownie Cupcake at Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC in Downtown Disney

By Wendy 5 Comments

It was just this past February when many Disney World guests celebrated the opening of Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC in The Landing of Disney World’s Disney Springs area.

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For those who had missed the presence of BabyCakes in Downtown Disney’s Marketplace since its previous location closed to accommodate construction in March 2014, the new storefront was a welcome re-addition.

While the name has changed, the focus on vegan (dairy-free, egg-free), soy-free, and gluten-free baked goods remains the same, making it a great destination for many Disney World guests on special diets.

Though I’m not on a special diet myself, I sometimes find myself stopping by Erin McKenna’s when I’m at Downtown Disney, anyway. I’ve found that I’ve come to enjoy several of the treats (I can’t walk by without at least entertaining the notion of picking up a slice of Lemon Teacake), and I can never resist any bakery case full o’ cupcakes.

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC indoor sign

Cupcakes!

Just a reminder, though, that the updated location has been able to expand its selection, and offers [Read more…]

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