Welcome guest author Zachary Ott with a fun photo tour of in room amenities and resort snacks available at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel!
Dining in Disneyland: Pumpkin Beignets & Maleficent Sipper from the Mint Julep Bar
Mickey Beignets from the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square are always a special treat! That messy bag of powdered sugar Mickey shaped goodness is one of my favorite snacks to enjoy while visiting Disneyland.
And for Halloween Time, The Mint Julep Bar has welcomed back Pumpkin Beignets! The beignets are sold in 3 or 6 piece bags and can be washed down with a Pumpkin Spice Latte. A perfect Fall treat!
I don’t know if the recipe has changed, but I feel like over the past few years, the beignets were not so pumpkin-y tasting. This year though, the pumpkin flavor was much more prevalent. I ordered a bag of 3 to share with a friend.
The beignets are made fresh to order, so sometimes there is a bit of a wait. (They’re actually better when they’re fresh, fresh, fresh.) Don’t let the [Read more…]
News: Opening Day, Reservation Date, and Menu for Trattoria al Forno on Disney’s BoardWalk
While we recently bid farewell to Kouzzina at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, we can soon welcome Trattoria al Forno to the Disney World restaurant list.
Set to open on December 18, 2014, this BoardWalk restaurant will add yet another Italian eatery to the Disney line-up. The menu includes handcrafted mozzarella (made daily), fresh cavatelli pasta, and pizzas made in the wood-burning oven. Take a look at the full menu below… .
Dishes will include Uncle Pats Pickled Peppers, Meatball Cannelloni Basil, Lasagna Bolognese, and Chicken Parmesan. The pics below come to us from the Disney Parks Blog.
Trattoria al Forno will serve [Read more…]
Snack Series: The Everything Brownie from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
We recently made a side trip to swing through Landscape of Flavors, the notable counter service restaurant at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
The spot is one of our favorites for their innovative menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all offer both comfort food and international flavors. But we also love their out-of-the-box snacks and sweet treats.
We recently told you about the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake, served in an extra-fun way — on a Mickey Straw. We wouldn’t quite pick it up and eat it like a lollipop…but seriously! How fun!
Today, we are back to share with you another sweet that we couldn’t resist…
The Everything Brownie
So, as you can see, the Everything Brownie is topped with, well, a little of everything. This is from the same general genre as the white chocolate chip brownie over at Starring Rolls, and you’ll also find this one in several other resort bakery cases (just found it a The Mara this week).
Out of the brown paper wrapper, you can get a better idea of what you’ve got. Yep — it’s more than just a wrapper full of M & Ms, and Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, and Nuts! You can begin to see the Brownie Base, and it has that yummy, gooey chocolate ganache-y type frosting as well.
Though it doesn’t look like it in the photo, the brownie is [Read more…]
Review: Mama’s Snack Stop at Disney’s Aulani Resort
We’re headed to Hawaii with a review of goodies from Mama’s Snack Stop at Disney’s Aulani Resort.
Atmosphere
Mama’s Snack Stop is just that — a little snack shack in Waikolohe Valley out by the pools at Aulani and right next door to Pāpālua Shave Ice. This stand is convenient for a quick bite while at the pools, beach, or any other activity you are doing at the hotel.
Eats
On this trip we started out with the Local Red Frank on a Soft Roll. Here, the roll is hollowed out from the end and the Frank is inserted (a la Puka Dog if you’ve ever had one). It had a very subtle hickory flavoring. The meat itself had a smooth texture, and the skin had no snap to it, unfortunately.
The Portuguese Sausage on the other hand had a very nice snap on the skin, and it had the expected mild spiciness with a strong garlic flavor. It was a hearty dog that paired very well with the garlic aioli that came on the side. We ordered it [Read more…]
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Of course, we’ve got you covered if you’re headed to the Food and Wine Festival and need some great tips in a hurry. With the amazing discount on our 2014 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book, you won’t have to waste your vacation time and dollars on food you won’t love.
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Whether you’re a festival pro or newbie, you’ll appreciate having [Read more…]
Review: Banana Parfait and Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Custard at Hollywood Studios
EDITOR’S NOTE: Studio Catering Co. closed in early April 2016 to make way for construction of Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
If you’ve visited any Quick Service restaurants in Hollywood Studios, you’ve likely encountered a few standard dessert options, in addition to some pretty spectacular cupcakes.
Regular options include Chocolate Mousse and No-Sugar-Added Strawberry Parfait, or Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Custard and Banana Parfait. These are often part of the dessert options to include with your Quick Service Meal on the Disney Dining Plan (and, of course, can be purchased on their own as well).
I stopped by Studio Catering Co. where the desserts include the Banana Parfait and Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Custard. You can also find these at Rosie’s All-American Cafe, Catalina Eddie’s, and Fairfax Fare. Let’s dig in so you can decide how you’d most prefer to use that dessert option! (Note that these are also available at Fairfax Fare!)
Before placing my order, I couldn’t help but admire the cheerful chalk art on the concrete floor.
As you can see, both the Banana Parfait and the Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Custard are part of the “in-a-glass” series of snacks.
That’s not an official series, by the way… that’s just what I’m calling it 😉 . You may be familiar with the Cheesecake in a Glass over at Animal Kingdom.
The Banana Parfait is a banana pudding over a [Read more…]
Dining in Disneyland: Monster U “Style” Burger at Tomorrowland Terrace
Halloween Time at Disneyland is most certainly my favorite time of the year. The decor, the ride overlays, the merchandise, and the FOOD!
I always look forward to trying out new holiday offerings, but this one I was a little nervous about because I don’t really have fond memories of eating at Tomorrowland Terrace.
It’s been a really long time since I’ve eaten here and I’m happy to report that I did have a pleasant experience. In fact, in the near future, we should probably feature a full review of this counter service eatery here on the blog. I’ll put it on my “to do” list.
For now though, let’s take a look at the Monster U “Style” Burger and Fries meal that they’re featuring through October 31st.
The Cheeseburger comes topped with Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, and Grilled Onions. It’s served with a side of french fries covered in Parmesan Ooze.
The burger itself was [Read more…]
Disney Food Pics of the Week: Fun Food at 50s Prime Time Cafe
We’re back with another fun edition of Disney Food Pics of the Week!
We never pass up a chance to visit a classic — 50s Prime Time Cafe!
You’ll find this throwback spot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And a meal will send your spiraling back in time to the 1950s. Enjoy lunch or dinner from the comfort of formica tables and vinyl chairs — all while you watch TV and your “cousins” bring you the best home cooked-style meals!
And judging from a trip through Disney Food Blog Photo Extravaganza — our Flickr page — you guys love it, too!
Today we’re sharing some of our favorite photos that you’ve captured of meals at this kitschy spot. Let’s take a look!
Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken
Photographer: Travelhyper
Who can resist good fried chicken? Well, Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken is some of the best we’ve had at Disney. Check out this gorgeous snap!
Finish Your Green Beans…Or Else!
Photographer: Nancy RK
The antics of the staff — your “cousins” — at 50s Prime Time Cafe are the stuff of Disney legends. You had better know the color of the soap if you use the restroom (FYI, it wasn’t blue anymore on my last visit!), and for heaven’s sake, keep your elbows off the table! And some scary things can happen if you don’t eat all your veggies…
(My friend once had our Cousin Tommy take her fork and FEED HER the last three green beans on her plate.)
50s Boston Cream Parfait
Photographer: Mandy Jansen
Desserts at 50s Prime Time carry on the comfort food, retro vibe. We love Dad’s Sundae with all of its crazy toppings, and the [Read more…]
Review: New French Dip Burger at Epcot’s Electric Umbrella
Truth: it’s not very often that I visit Epcot’s Electric Umbrella in Future World.
From time to time, it’s been known to debut something unique, but other than that, the regular items don’t hold a ton of appeal when compared with so many crave-worthy hits around World Showcase. However, they’ve switched up the menu here a bit recently, so it’s time to check it out and see how the new items fare.
But first, I should mention that there is potential for this to be the scene when you hit Electric Umbrella around dinner time while everyone else is tasting their way around World Showcase during the Food and Wine Festival…
Not bad!
The last time we headed to Electric Umbrella to check out a new burger was when the Macaroni and Cheese Burger arrived on the scene. That one didn’t make the cut for the updated menu (and it definitely wasn’t my favorite). Neither did the Meatball Sub, though the fan favorite Vegetarian Flatbread remains.
Now you’ll find a Sausage and Pepper Sandwich (Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and tomato, topped with Provolone cheese), and a Veggie Naan Wich (broccoli slaw and edamame topped with tofu wasabi dressing). I found the Veggie Naan Wich of interest because that brings the vegetarian options to two — which doesn’t sound very impressive until you consider that there are only five spotlight items on this menu.
But having tried the previous version of an “Extreme” burger at the Electric Umbrella, I just had to get the final new item on the menu: the French Dip Burger.
Of course, it comes with fries.
This Angus burger is topped with brisket and crispy onions, and a slice of Muenster cheese is [Read more…]