Dining in Disneyland: Celebrating Mardi Gras and Family Fun Weekends at The French Market

Celebrate Mardi Gras and Family Fun Weekends at French Market in Disneyland! Heather Sievers, our Dining in Disneyland columnist, has more!

Chip and Dale

With Disneyland’s Family Fun Weekends in full swing, it’s time for a Mardi Gras celebration. Surprisingly, after years and years of being an annual passholder, I had never once been to The French Market. When I eat in that area it’s usually for a Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans. Because of the special Mardi Gras menu, I decided to branch out and try [Read more…]

Best Disney World Restaurants for Big Groups

By Kim LaPaglia 5 Comments

Please welcome Kim L. to the Disney Food Blog team! A current Disney World Moms Panelist back for yet another tour on the panel, we’re proud to have her working with us both “backstage and on stage” on the blog as well!

Last week we polled our Disney Food Blog Facebook Page for their answer to this question: “What Disney restaurant would you recommend for a large group or family reunion?” Among the many awesome answers, the three restaurants mentioned the most by our Facebook Friends were ‘Ohana, Whispering Canyon Cafe and Crystal Palace!

‘Ohana

With a resounding 20 comments, Facebook Fans raved about their group dining experiences at ‘Ohana! Located at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, ‘Ohana offers all-you-can-eat family-style meals. After all, ‘Ohana means family! In this tropical setting, groups savor the Polynesian-influenced flavors (Yummo Sticky Wings!!). With a morning character meal and evening entertainment, it’s easy to see why this restaurant was tops! You can check out our most recent ‘Ohana review here!

'Ohana Fire Pit

Kathy B. and Caroline V. raved about their post-wedding parties! Fiona L. agreed: “‎’Ohana, we had our fab wedding meal there last month. Staff were great, a bit of entertainment for the kids, but not loud and [Read more…]

News: New Dining Plan Options and Chef Hunnel Named James Beard Semi-Finalist

By Kim LaPaglia 6 Comments

A couple of pieces of fun food news for you today!

Pollo Campero, Fresh-A-Peel and BabyCakes NYC Now On Disney Dining Plan
These Downtown Disney restaurants share neighborhood space and all have been added to the Disney Dining Plan. The new bakery on the block, BabyCakes NYC, is offering single-serve items as a Disney Dining Plan snack choice. Sick of popcorn? Then, BabyCakes NYC is your new best friend! (We LURVE the frosting-filled cookie sandwiches!)

Babycakes Cookie Sandwich

And here’s another fantastic option – if you purchase a Quick Service meal with your [Read more…]

Guest Review: Disney World’s Top of the World Lounge

By Kim LaPaglia 21 Comments

Thanks to Christopher Ripley of The English Disney Blog for putting together this great review of the new Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower in Walt Disney World!

Bay Lake Tower

Top of the World Lounge is located aptly on top of the recent Disney Vacation Club (DVC) addition of the Bay Lake Tower resort. The tower and the lounge were both opened on August 4th, 2009. The lounge opens at 5pm daily for the exclusive use of DVC members staying at the tower using their DVC points. Apart from members staying in the grand villas on the sixteenth floor, all other members must access the lounge via [Read more…]

Disney Character Cupcake Pins

By AJ 6 Comments

So… have you seen these?

Clearly Disney is getting the idea about how much we love Disney Cupcakes!

This “Character Cupcake – Mini-Pin Set” will be released on March 10, 2011, at Walt Disney World! Retailing for $29.95, the set includes cupcakes reminiscent of Marie from Disney’s The Aristocats, Tinker Bell, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy!

More info on how to order the pins here! All information is subject to change including but not limited to artwork, release dates, edition sizes and retail prices.

Thanks to Brooke F. and Cody S. for the heads up!

Two Raglan Road March Events: Culinary Masterclass and Tables in Wonderland Dinner

By Kim LaPaglia 8 Comments

Two special events featuring Chef Kevin Dundon will be held at Downtown Disney’s Raglan Road in Orlando in March. Celebrate Irish food and culture!

Exclusive Luncheon and Culinary Masterclass With Chef Kevin Dundon

On March 14th your taste buds will be riverdancing. To celebrate the launch of his new US book, Irish Master Chef, Kevin Dundon, will prepare a selection of his favorite recipes in an exclusive, four-course afternoon luncheon. Enjoy a live demonstration and culinary masterclass from this award-winning James Beard chef. Call Lorraine at Raglan Road at (407) 938-0300 to book your reservation for this prestigious event. All are welcome!

Four-course lunch: $55 plus tax and gratuity, including complimentary gift bag. Book now as spaces are limited.

Chef Kevin Dundon Cooking Demo

Lunch Menu [Read more…]

Review: Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Margarita Stand

By AJ 22 Comments

It’s time to pay some homage to the little kiosk that could. The Margarita stand in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion has been churning out frozen drinks for years and years. The location and menu have changed, but the delivery is still the same — a plastic cup filled with a strong, cold, kind of…bad…margarita.

Epcot Margarita Stand

OK, now before you start to argue, let’s look at the facts: since La Cava del Tequila moved in next store, the difference between the fiesta margarita from the Epcot kiosk and an aguacate, pineapple, or even jalapeno margarita from La Cava is pretty stark, right? The flavors and depth of the drinks from La Cava just [Read more…]

Review: Pop Century Resort’s Tie Dye Cheesecake

By AJ 30 Comments

After featuring the Tie-Dye Cheesecake recipe on Disney Food Blog back in July 2009, I figured it was high time to review it!

Found at Disney World’s Pop Century Resort, this unique dessert has been a staple since the resort’s opening in 2003. And one reason why I think it’s particularly special (besides the fact that it’s gorgeous) is that it’s one of only a few unique, resort-specific desserts found on Disney World property (Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Zebra Domes and Port Orleans French Quarter’s beignets are two others in the club).

While this cake looks crazy, it’s actually pretty simple in structure. A multi-colored [Read more…]

Dining in Disneyland: The (Not So Mini) Mini Cupcake Sampler

By Heather 16 Comments

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Dining in Disneyland columnist Heather Sievers reports on some serious deliciousness from Disneyland!

The mini cupcake sampler from Marceline’s Confectionery has been on my radar for months. As a regular visitor to Marceline’s in Downtown Disney, I’ve been eyeing it the past several trips. The problem: we’re usually on our way to dinner or to the parks, and a box of cupcakes is not something I’m interested in carrying around.

Cupcake Shopping at Marceline's in Downtown Disney

So, a few visits ago, I decided I’d pick it up on our way home and do my “research” in the privacy of my own kitchen. I mean, it probably would have looked a little bizarre cutting each cupcake in half, photographing them and then passing them all around to my family of test tasters to get opinions…

On this particular day, they were also preparing the cupcakes in Marceline’s candy kitchen viewing area, so I got to see them being put [Read more…]

Disney Dream Recipe: Avocado-Citrus Salad

By AJ 1 Comment

As I continue with my coverage of the January Christening Cruise Disney Dream Dine Around, I’m excited to add another tasty recipe from Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship!

Avacado-Citrus Salad at Royal Palace on the Disney Dream

Royal Dining

At the Royal Palace Restaurant aboard the Disney Dream, you’ve gotta try this Avocado-Citrus Salad. The healthy ingredients are a great way to counteract all of those desserts you’re getting at Cabanas 😉

Where to Find It

The Royal Palace Restaurant is one of the three restaurants that cruisers can enjoy in their rotational dining. Check out this photo review of the Royal Palace Restaurant, to see even more yumminess from the menu.

Speaking of — check out the Royal Palace Menu as well! Never hurts to plan out your meal… 😉

How to Make It

Avocado-Citrus Salad Recipe

Serves 4

Citrus Dressing Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh orange juice [Read more…]

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