food IS a theme park
Disney continues to move technology forward in it’s dining systems and restaurants. Just recently, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in the Magic Kingdom installed LCD screens to feature menu items.
We’ve seen screens like this at some food courts and counter-service restaurants for a while, but making the change in some of the theme park restaurants is new for Disney.
Don’t forget to look at Bay 1, 2, and 3 for all of your dining options, including [Read more…]
Halloween Themed Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Happy Halloween weekend! Let’s skip the tricks and get right to the treats — beer, food, wine, candy, and appetizers are all in the news this week.
And don’t forget to stop by the Main Street Bakery to get your homemade ice cream cookie sandwich on their specialty Halloween cookies! 🙂 Here we go…
Read on for this week’s Disney Food news highlights!
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We’ve passed the midway point of the festival, but there’s still a LOT of eating to do! Here are a few ways to stay up to date:
Stay tuned to our continuing coverage of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival over on our Epcot Food & Wine Festival Pages!
The Disney Food Blog’s Guide to Dining in Walt Disney World features 250 full-color pages of information, planning suggestions, tips, and details about eating in Disney World.
According to The Clothspring, “The money saving advice in this book pays for itself! You get insider tips and expert advice on food in Disney. Author AJ Wolfe, also author of the Disney Food Blog, has compiled the best, easiest to follow guide on Disney food you will find on the market.”
Read the rest of the review here!
Before planning YOUR Disney World trip, order your copy here!
DisZine
features an awesome Halloween sale at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Walt Disney World! Book now for several months out and get an added “treat!”
WESH.com features some delicious pumpkin-y goodness in an article about Disney World Halloween Treats and Tips (by yours truly!!)
Eating (and Drinking) Around the World takes us on a fun tour of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
Cinderella's Carriage at Dallas Arboretum Pumpkin Patch
The Dallas Arboretum highlights their 2011 fairytale theme in the pumpkin patch. Check out the amazing Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village.
Main Street Gazette samples an old-fashioned candy apple at Candy Cauldron in Downtown Disney!
AllEars.Net shares Deb’s bits and bites from her last WDW trip! Find out Deb’s faves and not so favorite eats! Don’t forget to take the AllEars 2011 Food and Wine Festival survey here.
WDWRadio has us craving fried chicken with this recipe for Buttermilk Fried Chicken from the Pop Century Resort!
Disney by Mark reviews the September 30 Xante Mixology seminar at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
Disney Parks Blog has a great video about a new dish at Remy on the Disney Dream:
OK — for those of you who, like me, think that chocolate chips make everything just a little bit better, I have some GREAT news!
Over at Whispering Canyon Cafe, you can pair two of the best things in the world: chocolate chips and Mickey waffles!
We got word from Jennifer M. today about her delicious adventure with a brand new kind of Mickey waffle, and she even sent a pic!
Chocolate Chip Mickey Waffles at Wilderness Lodge
These look deeeelicous! Hoping to get a [Read more…]
Thanks to Beth Chaney of the blog 990 Square for this fun visit to Walt’s, An American Restaurant on Main Street USA in Disneyland Paris! Take it away, Beth!
Outside Walt's Disneyland Paris
Before we left for France, I had one dream in my head for our visit to Disneyland Paris — to eat at Walt’s on Main Street and enjoy a glass of French wine!
I was worried that this wouldn’t work out because I had a really hard time figuring out the Disneyland Paris dining reservation system (it seemed to be it was only available to onsite guests), but apparently someone sent a little pixie dust my way and we were lucky enough to score a late lunch walk up seating!
Walt’s is located right on Main Street USA, halfway between the park entrance and the castle. The entryway to the restaurant is located right off Main Street USA and is themed in the classic Victorian Main Street USA style, with references to Walt’s life.
Walt's Lobby
There is an old fashioned piano, a fancy elevator, and and entrance to a shop called Lillian’s in honor of Walt’s wife.
Walt's Stairway
As you head to the dining room on the second floor, you go up a staircase that documents historic moments in Walt’s life and in the building of the Walt Disney Company and Disneyland. I really enjoyed stopping to look at each of these pictures showing how the company was created.
Walt's Memories
At the top of the stairs you’ll find the main Walt’s dining rooms. I say rooms because Walt’s is split up into [Read more…]
Raglan Road in Disney World’s Downtown Disney area wants to share their passion for beer!
This restaurant and pub offers over 50 types of beer, many of which are imported from Ireland due to an increase in craft beer production. And with the popularity of Craft Beers increasing, Raglan Road is proud to offer new and exciting brews.
For example, stop in to sample the “Home-Grown Organic Beer Flight,” which is made locally by the Orlando Brewing Co. Or try the seasonal Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale, a refreshing brew with a hint of spice flavor.
Pumpkinhead’s awards include a 2008 European Beer Star Silver Medal and 1st Place at the 2007 California Brewers Festival. And since this beer pairs well with fall food, be sure to order one at Raglan Road’s specialty Thanksgiving meal!
You can see the full list of Raglan Roads available brews on their beer menu.
According to Raglan Road, [Read more…]
Dining in Disneyland columnist Heather Sievers signed up for a fun Halloween Haunted Gingerbread House Making workshop in Downtown Disney Anaheim! Check out the spooooky results and then sign yourself up for this Sunday’s Workshop!
After reading about the event online, I decided to reserve a spot for my family at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen’s Haunted House Building Workshop in Downtown Disney. Building a messy candy house in someone else’s kitchen means no mess in my own kitchen!
(Note: If you are in the Disneyland area, you still have time to register for the October 30th [THIS SUNDAY] Haunted House Workshop. Call Bruno Duarte at 714.776.5200 from 10am-4pm on Friday, October 28th to make your reservation. More about this later!)
When I called for my reservation, I was told two things: bring a box to carry your house home in and bring “extra” candies and decor for your house. I really had no idea what to expect at this event, I just knew that it sounded pretty fun. A friend of mine also signed up for the workshop, so she was in charge of our “extras.” I will say right now that if it wasn’t for her, our houses would be pretty pathetic looking.
Unfortunately, I did not have my listening ears on when I made my phone call to reserve a spot, because in my mind the event started at 11:00. When we walked up to the podium to “check in” we were told it doesn’t start until 12:00, which is clearly visible on the poster in front of the restaurant… Oops. We figured with an hour to kill it would be a good time to head over to Jamba Juice for a smoothie.
Proof of a Noon Start Time
When we came back, we realized how serious people were about their Haunted House building. There were people with foil wrapped cookie sheets, special boxes, and bags and bags of goodies to decorate their houses with. My novice family lined up and marched up the stairs to where the workshop was taking place. This being only the second year of the Haunted House Workshop, there appeared to be an even mix of newbies and return professionals from [Read more…]
It’s time for more 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival booth food pictures! Today we’re headed to two of my favorite booths: Argentina and Morocco!
As always, if you want to see full coverage of each booth, check out our Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Pages! Click on any booth or country name for detailed information, menus, photos, and prices.
Argentina introduced a new empanada this year, which has pleased many a Food and Wine Festival guest, including me! Last year’s cheese empanada was delicious — and vegetarian — but I really did enjoy this one as well. Highly recommended!
Beef Empanada -- $3.75
Beef Empanada -- $3.75
And as good as the empanada was, that grilled beef skewer with Chimichurri sauce and boniato puree is back again…and stealing the show!! I’ve heard many many guests corroborate my feelings about this dish — deeelicious! Tender meat, flavorful boniato puree, and the chimichurri sauce is wonderful. A must-try.
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée -- $5.00
You can see more pictures, the full menu, and prices on our Argentina Booth Page!
Over in Morocco, there’s a new dish on the menu — the Harissa Chicken Roll! I loved this [Read more…]
The Liberty Square Market kiosk is the place for a different kind of snack — a baked potato!
Baked Potato
That’s right; not all Disney snacks are packed with fat, sugar, and calories. Over in Liberty Square, right next to the Hall of Presidents, you can reward your tummy with a snack that has no preservatives and no artificial ingredients — plus it tastes great; especially on chilly Florida winter days!
Liberty Square Baked Potato- click image for larger version
The potato sells for $3.49, and comes with [Read more…]
Welcome to guest author Catherine as she treats us to a guest review of the brand new Tequila Tasting and Lunch held at La Hacienda de San Angel as part of the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
On October 2, I attended the Mexico Tequila Lunch at La Hacienda de San Angel, the newest restaurant in the Mexico pavilion. This is a new event for the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
When I arrived, there was a check-in desk outside La Hacienda where cast members cross guests’ names off of a master list when they arrive. Guests are then sent inside to the restaurant’s foyer. Servers were waiting there to hand out the “welcome” margarita!
The Rosa margarita is made with premium silver tequila, and one of the ingredients is “rose extract,” which gives it a little bit of a flowery note, but not too much. The rim was decorated with red hibiscus salt.
Rosa Margarita
There are no assigned tables here, you’ll seat yourself. I sat at a [Read more…]
has announced a November 2011 event!
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Featuring the The Wonders of Sustainable Seafood
Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Date and Time: [Read more…]
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