food IS a theme park
Clearly Disney food is not only a popular topic with park guests, but also with the folks at the Disney Merchandise Department.
Magnets depicting some of our favorite Disney foods, including Mickey-shaped rice krispie treats and Mickey bars…
And pins! I love how some of these come in [Read more…]
Lords and Ladies of the Kingdom, we welcome you to…Cinderella Castle!!!
Admittedly, I couldn’t wait to go back to the castle — in the middle of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom — to dine. I’d never had breakfast here (not since I was a small fry, at least), and I was downright giddy! I don’t care how old you are, it’s just plain rad to go inside the castle where nobody else (unless they have a reservation, too, of course) gets to go. Seriously. Rad.
So I made the reservation the minute our 180-day Advanced Dining Reservation Window opened up (yep — this is one of the toughest reservations to get, so book early), gave them my credit card number (need to lock this one in with a card number — call in advance to cancel, or you’ll be charged), and started counting down the days…
There are several magical things that happen when you book an early breakfast reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table:
Last week, we highlighted a few of Disneyland’s Valentine’s Day treats, and today we’ve got a few from Disney World! I found these at the Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom.
I loved these cupcakes, complete with heart-shaped sprinkles, frosting “petals,” and frosting roses!
Valentine's Day Cupcakes in Disney World
You can also get Mickey Mouse rice krispie treats covered in white or milk chocolate with [Read more…]
Disney Dream's Enchanted Garden
Welcome to February, my food-loving friends! Dare I say — not a whole lot of Disney Food news this week, so let’s jump right into the round-up!
Kevin Kidney‘s got part II of his Disneyland Chicken of the Sea ‘spective!
Main Street Gazette reports on a brand new spot to get your favorite treat in the Magic Kingdom, a la Fantasyland refub!
DLRP Today has news on some discounts at McDoh’s in Disneyland Resort Paris — and news on how the Earl of Sandwich construction is going!
Studios Central reviews Sci Fi Dine-In in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Skimbaco Food showcases a Curried Carrot and Apple Soup recipe from the Enchanted Garden on the Disney Dream cruise ship.
Unlimited Thinking blogs about eating gluten-free on the Disney Wonder cruise ship.
Thanks to Lynleigh Cooper for reviewing her experience at the Victoria & Albert’s Chef’s Table!
When my uncle first told me he would be taking my cousin and me to the Chef’s Table at Victoria and Albert’s, I was a little apprehensive. My taste buds are certainly not adventurous, and I rarely ever experience “fine dining.” I’m a steak and potatoes kind of girl through and through, and I certainly didn’t want my uncle to pay so much for a meal I would eat very little of. Fortunately, I had nothing to worry about, as The Chef’s Table turned out to be the best dining experience I’ve ever had.
Victoria and Albert's Entrance
The one piece of advice I can give on booking the Chef’s Table is to call right when the lines open 180 days out. Work your other ADRs around this one; don’t lock yourself into one date if possible.
We arrived at about 5:15 to the resort and went directly to check in. (Valet parking is complementary for Chef’s Table guests, so no worries there!) And after being introduced to the maître d’hotel, we were escorted through [Read more…]
For those of you who plan your Walt Disney World vacation around your gastronomical dreams, you may want to take note of the restaurants listed in this year’s 13th Annual Foodie Awards by the Orlando Sentinel.
Readers and critics chose these restaurants for their outstanding cuisine, and with five of the restaurants located within the WDW theme parks, you’ll need park admission and an Advance Dining Reservation to cast your vote for best meal. Check them out here! [Read more…]
How excited was I to find a Flo’s V8 Cafe on the Disney Dream?! VERY! I thought — is this gonna be anything like the Flo’s V8 Cafe slated to open in Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land in 2012?
Atmosphere
After getting a look at the counter-service location on the ship, my guess is no — it won’t approximate the full-sized location in Cars Land, but it’s a fun preview on what the themeing might be like! (Click on the menus below for larger images.) You can also find the full menu here: Flo’s V8 Cafe Menu.
I also really liked that the counter-service location was broken into different sections — supposedly “owned” by Cars characters — and situated on a “street!” Check out the [Read more…]
Every time I visit Disneyland, I take a peek inside the Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street to see if there is anything new and exciting. When I saw this cute little number with a cherry on top, I decided that my arm would not need to be twisted to try it. I mean Cherry Granola. That sounds healthy right? Granola? Isn’t that good for you!?!
Cherry Granola Muffin
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Disneyland has created this tasty little treat that won’t be around long. This seasonal muffin looks a little like a cupcake, but it’s not at all as sweet.
After purchasing one, my friend and I went over to my favorite little “stoop” a few doors down from the Blue Ribbon Bakery and took a seat on the stairs that are [Read more…]
I am FINALLY getting to review this wonderful counter service location — can you believe it’s taken this long? Well, let’s make up for lost time!
Wolfgang Puck Express is the counter-service version of the famous Chef Puck’s quintessential California cuisine. There are two locations in Disney World’s Downtown Disney — one in the Marketplace and one in the West End area (right next to the Wolfgang Puck Cafe and Dining Room).
Focusing on table-service quality food with the taglines “Simple is Delicious” and “Live, Love, Eat”, WPE strives to offer organic and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. I’m pretty sure it’s one of the best counter-service eateries on Disney property. Let’s take a look…
Clean and sophisticated can aptly describe the dining rooms here. Walls of windows, wooden tables and chairs, [Read more…]
Thanks to Emily for sending these twitpics of some rad new chocolate bars and candies she found in the Magic Kingdom today.
Monorail Chocolate Candy
I think my favorite is: “Just a Mouthful of Candy Helps the Wait Time Go Down” Gummy Bears. Here are a few more… [Read more…]
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