food IS a theme park
Thanks to Jo at Magical Kingdoms for putting together this review of the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney World’s Polynesian Resort!
Having experienced the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Resort on our honeymoon trip a few years back, when we got the free Disney dining plan for our October/November trip, we knew that we had to revisit. The dinner show takes 2 table service credits, so we skipped a TS dinner one day, which really wasn’t a [Read more…]
Via Napoli Pizza Margherita
A couple of fun pieces of food news have come out of the Disney World grapevine this weekend!
For the Pizza Lover…
Interesting news from the Disney Parks facebook page:
Now through January 7, you can enjoy Sicilian-style Margherita pizza by the slice at a pick-up podium at Via Napoli. An a la carte single-serving dessert and fountain beverage will also be available.
So, for all of us who’ve been hoping for a counter-service pizza window at Via Napoli, maybe this is a promising start! Sounds like this is another antidote to the “heavy crowds” of the holidays like we saw over [Read more…]
Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! We’re looking forward to the new year here at Disney Food Blog, where we’ll be unveiling some fun new features we’ve been working on. In the meantime…
Here’s the latest Disney Food News!
Now, on to the round-up!
Disney Parks Blog was teeming with foodie fun this week. Check out this great recipe for a Tom and Jerry (these are really popular in my hometown, so it’s fun to have the Disney recipe for them!).
Main Street Gazette features one of my favorite brownies on Disney property — the paw print brownie from Animal Kingdom’s Kusafiri Bakery.
Yesterland — in an oldie, but goodie history article — discusses the Tahitian Terrace, and gives us a menu to peruse!
Watch Me Eat goes to Pollo Campero in Disney World’s Downtown Disney!
Makin’ Memories has a fun video from Karamell-Kuche in Epcot’s Germany!
Happy Christmas, everyone!
So, I was wandering around Epcot’s Germany during our October vacation and found myself in the Christmas store there. “Wow,” I thought, “there’s so much great Christmas stuff here that I’d love to write about, but none of it is food-related, so… .” But then, there it was! Glimmering in the late-afternoon sunlight — Beer! Cookies! Christmas! I knew then and there that I wanted to write about this perky little tree, and I figured I’d save it for today!
Beer, Wine, and Cookies Tree
I’m a sucker for nostalgia, and these types of ornaments — vintage-looking and delicate, sporting [Read more…]
Happy Christmas Eve! Over at Casey’s Corner in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, they’re celebrating the holidays in a “uniform” (HA!) way!
Casey's Corner Wreath
Just like the Main Street Ice Cream Parlor’s holiday decorations across the street, Casey’s has “suited up” (I KILL me!) with unique decorations reminding us of [Read more…]
News! There’s a new Mickey cookbook out for your Disney DIY dining pleasure! Chef Mickey: Treasures from the Vault and Delicious New Favorites includes a great mix of Disney recipes and Disney history — two of our favorite things!
Check out 150 recipes from Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Line — past and present! You can purchase now on Amazon.com, get it at [Read more…]
From the looks of the photos on the Disney Parks Blog, not all that much.
Kouzzina Dining Room (c) Disney
To their credit, Kouzzina was only closed for refurbishment for a few weeks, so we’re excited that anything happened in that time! That said… The Kouzzina dining room will still be large, loud, and barn-like — not bad, just not all that different from what it was. The addition of an olive oil tasting at the beginning of each meal is great, but, again, two olive oils [Read more…]
On my last trip to Walt Disney World, I stole a few precious moments on my own at the Magic Kingdom.
Now, when most people find themselves solo at the MK, they might hit up a ride they haven’t been on in a while or maybe do some shopping at the Emporium. Me? I eat. This time, it was seasonal treats that I’d never tried before: Pumpkin Fudge and a Holiday Cupcake!
Holiday Cupcake Taste Test
The Main Street Bakery had a couple of holiday cupcakes to choose from, but I couldn’t resist this wreath-themed one! Why? No idea. Probably because I just KNEW it would turn my teeth green…which it did.
Main Street Bakery Holiday Cupcake
I was excited to try this one! Unfortunately, while the taste was good (moist cake, good frosting) the frosting to [Read more…]
As you know, Disney World showcases some truly edible artistry when it comes to their amazing gingerbread displays during the holidays! So far this year, we’ve gone on a photo tour of the Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House and the gingerbread displays in Disney’s Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Contemporary resorts.
American Adventure Gingerbread House
Today, we’re checking out the gingerbread houses at the Polynesian Resort, the fun gingerbread and gum (yep — GUM!) display at Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Tree Tavern, the (non-edible, but food-related) display at Yacht Club, and the life-sized gingerbread house at Epcot’s [Read more…]
As the Christmas holiday gets closer, I wanted to share a few more of these delicious holiday treats from the Magic Kingdom with you!
And stay tuned…I’ll take you on a taste test of a holiday cupcake AND pumpkin fudge later this week! But first…
Erin Foster‘s reporting live from WDW with this photo of a Sleepy Hollow ice cream sandwich, complete with peppermint ice cream for the holidays!
Sleepy Hollow Ice Cream Sandwich with Peppermint Ice Cream
And I found these delicious treats at the Main Street Bakery, the Confectionery, and [Read more…]
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