WDW Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic: Packages and Tickets on Sale Now!

It’s time! Are you gonna join me at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic?

Explore the seminars and/or enjoy some great culinary delights at the Second Annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, which will take place Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 5:30 – 9:00 pm.

Food and wine lovers can immerse themselves in this culinary festival while strolling the Crescent Lake causeway. Listen to live music and savor bites to eat from the resort’s award winning restaurants and lounges. And don’t forget to sign up for a seminar that catches your eye!

Packages
Book your all-inclusive package by calling 888-828-8850 to make your reservation or book online.

Packages available at the WDW Swan and WDW Dolphin

Package 1:

Includes accommodations for 2 adults and 2 event passes. Rates start at $255*

Package 2:
Includes accommodations for 2 adults and 2 causeway event passes plus 2 passes to one of the educational seminars. Rates starting at $329*

Swan and Dolphin Causeway

I’ll be at the Classic! See you there!! (And don’t forget to check out our other posts about the 2010 and 2011 Food and Wine Classic!

* Rates are per room, per night based on double occupancy. Package is good for two adults only and not available for individual guests.

Review: Yak and Yeti Restaurant

By AJ 38 Comments

Learn About:Yak and Yeti Restaurant

Animal Kingdom
Disney World Restaurants

According to the story of the Yak and Yeti, the restaurant is the center of a bustling boutique hotel in the foothills of the Himalayas. Adventure travelers seek out this location for rest and rejuvenation before moving ahead on their path, and the hotel’s owner, Arjun, is delighted to showcase the hodge-podge of antiques and decor he’s collected on his trips through Southeast Asia.

So, imagineered with exotic touches from the proprietor’s travels, Yak and Yeti succeeds as a well-themed restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Asia area. The surrounding architecture, decor, room configuration, and even light fixtures transport guests to that relaxing and beautiful hotel restaurant in the middle of exciting Anandupur, India.

Yak and Yeti Restaurant

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Atmosphere

You’ll have to build in a bit of time on your visit to Yak and Yeti to just…look. Peek your head into each and every room. Check out the gorgeous artifacts, the decoration, the unique wall-painting, and the stunning…and mismatched…light [Read more…]

Disney World’s New Burger Cupcake!

By AJ 41 Comments

A new “burger” can be found at Disney World’s Main Street Bakery! That’s right — the bakery!

Except this isn’t a savory burger — it’s a sweet one! Check out this v. interesting burger cupcake and cookie fries duo, nestled adorably in a Disney World take-out container:

Yep -- it's a cupcake

According to my anonymous photo donor, the burger buns are cake, the burger “meat” is brownie, and the condiments are frosting! The french fries are made of cookies with a bit of cinnamon/sugar sprinkled on top.

Brownie Burger

sugar fries

In the Ace of Cakes era, I get what Disney is trying to do here with snacks that [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: June 19, 2011

By AJ 2 Comments

It’s been an exciting week for foodies as details of the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival emerged.

Latest Disney Food News

Check out the latest!

Disney World introduces sugary cake pops!
Tables in Wonderland July events are announced!
Victoria & Albert’s earns AAA Five Diamond Award – again!
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will hold a Cupcake Lovers Weekend!
2012 Disney Dining Plans include a few changes.

2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival News

Lots of updates on Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival this week!

New Hawaii, Portugal, Scandinavia, and Canada booth menu items and a new event
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Bookings open August 16th
The Odyssey Lounge will be introduced this year
And expect a Cranberry Bog and Recipe Contest at the festival!

We have in-depth coverage of the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival here!

New Disney Food Blog Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Review

Thanks to Debra Peterson, Disney Travel Examiner for reviewing the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book!

What’s particularly impressive about “The DFB Guide” is its coverage of so much WDW travel information as it relates specifically to dining. Sections devoted to, among other things, transportation, holidays and crowds, and kids’ clubs demonstrate the care with which Wolfe addresses the entire Disney dining experience.

Read her full review here! And get YOUR copy of the Disney Food Blog Guide to Walt Disney World Dining here!

Now, On to the Round-Up!

DesignerLand

is taking orders for the popular Tiki Pineapple Whip Tee – commemorating Adventureland and Dole Whip on a shirt! (See the graphic above!) See more of Richard Terpstra’s artistry at DisneyDesignerLand.

Cake Wrecks highlights sweet treats featuring Jim Henson’s beloved muppets. So adorable!

Main St. Gazette has found a Napoleon to beat the one at his beloved Boulangerie in Epcot’s France! Click to find out where!

The Disney Go To Girl reviews the Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian makes a couple changes including a new menu option!

Eating WDW shares the details of where Minnie Mouse’s Stand Mixer ended up after her house closed in Toon Town earlier this year.

joanna and her amazing technicolor interwebs discloses snacks seen on the Disney Food Blog that she can’t wait to try!

Disney World Introduces…Cake Pops!

By Kim LaPaglia 15 Comments

The Candy Cauldron at Downtown Disney’s West Side is a popular stop for satisfying sweet cravings. Step inside the Wicked Queen’s/Old Hag’s Dungeon for tantalizing treats.

No worries – there are no poisoned apples! The only fruit here is covered in tempting chocolate and caramels! While perusing the candy selections, watch candy being made in the show kitchen!

But the real news is…Cake Pops are now being sold at the Candy Cauldron! Thanks to Becky Browne Allen for the great tips and photos!

Cake Pop

Inside the pop, you’ll discover a real cake center — flavors are vanilla, chocolate, marble, or [Read more…]

Tables in Wonderland: July 2011 Events

By Kim LaPaglia 7 Comments

Tables in Wonderland

has announced July 2011 events! Details can be found below the photos. Click on photos for larger version!

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Sunday Brunch at Narcoossee’s

Featuring the Wines of Domaine Chandon-Moët & Chandon USA

Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Date and Time: [Read more…]

More 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Menu Items and New Event

By AJ 11 Comments

Yesterday we became party to a few new menu items that will show up at the new and returning World Showcase Booths at the 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

New Menu Items

Hawaii Booth

Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips
Seven Tiki Mai Tai
Kona Longboard
Pipeline beer

Caribbean Islands Booth
Ropa Vieja (Braised Beef) with White Rice
Jerk spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Salsa
Frozen Dragon Berry Colada
Frozen Rock Coconut Mojito

Portugal Booth
Calamari Salad with Olives and Smoked Paprika
Portugal Wine Bar

Scandinavia Booth (returning this year)
Swedish Meatballs with Lingon Berries
Xante Sunshine Cocktail made from [Read more…]

Dining in Disneyland: An Apple A Day Keeps the Dirt Away?

By Heather 12 Comments

Heather Sievers, DFB’s Dining in Disneyland columnist, had to do a bit of a double take…

Hanging Fruit Basket Displays

A few weeks ago, I was strolling through Downtown Disney when, from afar ,I noticed a delicious-looking fresh fruit stand. I thought to myself, what an awesome idea to bring fresh produce to the area; I’d love to pick up a crisp apple or some tasty strawberries. And then I got closer.

Fresh Fruit? Nope. Soap.

Let me introduce you to Downtown Disney’s newest retail cart: The Fruitful Soap Garden. That’s right folks, fruit shaped SOAP. What a let down that my dreams of fresh fruit were shattered in the name of cleanliness. The Fruitful Soap Garden is an entire cart filled with fruit soap doppelgangers. Lookalikes so close to the real thing that [Read more…]

DIY Magical Drinks: The Expedition Everest

By AJ 15 Comments

Our own Chef BigFatPanda is back with a thirst-quenching new drink recipe inspired by one of our favorite Disney rides!

As you know, Chef’s DIY Disney column here on the Disney Food Blog provides us with easy directions to make recipes that remind us of our laughing place. His latest concoction continues his series of unique magical drinks for at-home sipping. This drink will bring out your adventurous side for exploring higher elevations!

The Expedition Everest

Using a tall glass or mug:

1. Place 2 Maraschino Cherries at the bottom
2. Fill the glass up to the brim with shaved ice
3. Liberally, pour on some Blue Raspberry Vodka or Blue Alcohol of your choice

Blue Raspberry Vodka

(If your ice melts some, add more and repeat)
Top it with a tall Whipped Cream Peak

Snowy peaks!

When your guest has completed their expedition, they will see the red glowing eyes of [Read more…]

Disney Food for Families: The DVC Villa Kitchens, Part 4

By Erin 9 Comments

Disney Food for Families columnist Erin Foster is back with the fourth segment in her series about making and enjoying food in the Disney Vacation Club villa kitchens. See post #1 here, post #2 here, and post #3 here!

In the previous installments of the Disney Vacation Club Villa Kitchens series, I discussed the cooking supplies available, the food available for sale at the Villa resorts, and alternate places to buy groceries around WDW. In this last post, I’m going to do a little hypothetical menu planning and try to give you some ideas for meals created using only foods sold at the DVC resort hotels. What can you actually cook using the limited food supplies available at DVC Resorts?

Refrigerated dairy and protein

Breakfast Ideas

There are easy fixes for breakfast, with both light and more substantial options among the obvious [Read more…]

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