Welcome to 2010! I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend. And I know a bunch of you are gearing up for January and February Disney trips, so get that laundry folded and in the suitcase, already!
Now, everyone’s posting some really fun things about Disney food in the past couple of weeks, so I can’t wait to share the latest with you.
First, however, I need to share some news — one of my favorite counter-service offerings, Animal Kingdom’s Picnic in the Park, will become a “seasonal” offering after January 2, 2010. “Seasonal” in Disney-speak can mean anything from open once a decade to open all the time except when it rains, so we’re not really sure what it means in this case.
Now, on to the Round-Up!
Daveland Blog shares some cool Blue Bayou photos from Disneyland.
Samland’s Disney Adventures shares a fun imagineering detail about Tony’s Town Square, which includes information about Le Chapeau next door, Walt Disney, Lillian Disney, and a puppy… .
The Disney Blog has an awesome story about a giant Wall-e made of donated food cans, which will eventually benefit local food banks.
Cake Wrecks reminds us that even though a lot of us are getting fatter, our character cakes are getting fatter, too!
Studios Central posted a great twitpic that reminds us of Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano. Don’t forget to drop by Studios Central directly for info on DHS!
Imaginerding found some interesting books at Animal Kingdom’s Restaurantosaurus…
Teacups and Toasters has a series of posts on the Disney Wonderland Tea you can find throughout the parks and resorts.
DLP.info shares the scoop that Earl of Sandwich will be opening a location at Disneyland Resort Paris. The site also shares a fun story on Mulled Wine at DLRP.
The Orange County Register reported in December that Robert Irvine is possibly being courted for an appearance at the Disneyland Food & Wine Festival.
Laughing Place reports that Epcot’s Refreshment Port, which used to be home to McDonald’s products, is now selling Latin-inspired foods such as empanadas and dulce de leche sundaes.
Cooking With Mickey is looking for your suggestions for recipes you’d like to see on the blog!
Main Street Gazette highlights a video and notes from Gary Vaynerchuk’s Portuguese Wines presentation in Epcot.
WDW Magic has the news that Studio Catering Company will be closed from February 15th, to March 27th, 2010.
Disney Every Day shares a video of the Boma Breakfast Buffet.
Great links this week! Have a good first week of 2010!