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

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

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

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.

Learn About:Victoria and Albert’s Restaurant

Grand Floridian
Disney World Restaurants

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!

By Brooke 9 Comments

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

By AJ 36 Comments

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.

Learn About:Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC

Disney Springs
Disney World Restaurants

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…]

Updated Animal Kingdom Counter Service Options — Including the Reopened Flame Tree Barbecue!

By Wendy 16 Comments

It’s been a long time coming, but Flame Tree Barbecue is back open for business at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Learn About:Flame Tree Barbecue

Animal Kingdom
Disney World Restaurants

As you may remember (or perhaps experienced if you’ve paid a visit to Animal Kingdom since New Year’s), Flame Tree Barbecue closed for refurbishment on January 5th. Since it is arguably the most popular Counter Service spot at Animal Kingdom, measures were taken to ensure guests could still enjoy a few Flame Tree dishes at alternate locations even while it was closed. This ended up being a very good thing, since the refurbishment — originally slated for an early April reopening — was extended into May… aaaaand then into June… when it finally reopened on the 30th of the June.

So, today we’re going to visit all of the counter service spots affected by the refurb (Flame Tree Barbecue itself and the alternate food locations) to see how things have shaped up. Because, you see, Flame Tree Barbecue isn’t the only place that received a bit of makeover (heads up: the Allergy-Friendly Kiosk has a new location!). But since Flame Tree Barbecue IS the main topic, why don’t we just start there?

Flame Tree Barbecue

Welcome back, Flame Tree Barbecue!

Flame Tree Barbecue atmosphere

It has returned with its signature bright colors, lovely seating areas and [Read more…]

Rumor: Chef Art’s Florida Fish Camp Coming to Disney Springs

By Wendy 2 Comments

For those keeping a running tally 😉 , here’s one more dining possibility for the soon-to-be Disney Springs!

You may know Chef Art Smith as a previous judge on BBQ Pitmasters, or as a founder of such restaurants as Art and Soul in Washington, D.C. or Table Fifty-Two in Chicago. You may even know him as Oprah Winfrey’s former chef, or as the author of Art Smith’s Healthy Comfort or Kitchen Life, with an emphasis on healthier takes on comfort food classics.

Chef Art Smith

Well, he may have one more accomplishment to add to that list soon if the rumors are true… . Recently, the Chef posted a message on his Facebook page. And while it’s important to note that [Read more…]

2016 Disney Dining Plan Changes and Updates

By Kim LaPaglia 79 Comments

Details for the 2016 Disney Dining Plans have been announced and changes went into effect for ALL plans as of May 31, 2015.

Take a look at the 2016 Disney Dining Plans

Let’s take a quick look at Magic Your Way Packages and then delve into the changes to the Disney Dining Plans.

Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining

To take advantage of the Disney Dining Plan (DDP), you’ll need to book a Walt Disney World vacation package and then add on the DDP. Many guests find this to be a convenient way to budget for participating Disney World restaurants. In addition to staying at a Walt Disney World resort, you’ll also need to [Read more…]

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