food IS a theme park
2024 was a BIG year for Disney movies and TV shows.
Inside Out 2
We got new additions to Disney+ like Agatha All Along and Descendants 4 — The Rise of Red. In theaters, you could go see hits like Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, or Moana 2. And now that the year is drawing to a close, it’s time to see which of 2024’s biggest entertainment offerings got nominated for awards!
So not a lot of us will have the opportunity to check out the amazing adventure that is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which we call the Star Wars Hotel, but it’s really SO much more.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
The 2-night interactive adventure takes guests to a galaxy far, far away for an interactive experience that puts them in their own Star Wars adventure which plays out differently depending on the decisions they make. The experience also boasts some fantastic visual effects (a “real” lightsaber). Now, Walt Disney Imagineering has been recognized for its work on the Galactic Starcruiser and more.
Ever wonder what the BEST airline is in the entire world so you can make your next flight aboard the best of the best?
You Should Fly With the BEST
Well, different airlines might be labeled as the “best” or “worst” for different reasons or by utilizing different standards. We’ve already taken a look at some of the best and worst airlines in the U.S. according to customer complaints, and we looked at what one website ranked as the best airline in the world. But now some new rankings have come in and we have our list of WINNERS.
We’ve made it no secret that one of our favorite restaurants in Disney World is Wine Bar George in Disney Springs.
Wine Bar George
We’ve talked a lot about those Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites, or those House-made meatballs, and those delicious frozen drinks! But let’s talk about wine because Wine Bar George is now over here winning awards for its wine list!
We’ve covered a whole bunch of updates surrounding the D23 Expo 2019. During the Expo, we expect to learn about Epcot’s transformation, park news, and so much more.
D23 2019 Disney Legends Award ©Disney
We recently discovered that Christina Aguilera will join the lineup of this year’s Disney Legend honorees!
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Each year the James Beard Foundation spotlights the best food and beverage professionals by bestowing the Beard Awards — considered one of the highest culinary honors in North America!
The semifinalists in the 2012 Restaurant and Chef categories have been announced, and we’re thrilled to see two Disney chefs on the list! In addition, several Orlando-area chefs were also named. The finalists will be announced on March 19, 2012, in Las Vegas. And we’ll be cheering on our faves when the winners are announced on May 7th in New York City!
Scott Hunnel, Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant
Congratulations to award-winning chef, Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! Under Hunnel’s innovative leadership, Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has won many prestigious local, national, and international nods.
This exclusive restaurant has also won nine consecutive AAA Five Diamond Awards and twenty consecutive Mobil Travel Guide Four Star Awards.
Chef Scott Hunnel
James and Julie Petrakis, The Ravenous Pig
The Ravenous Pig is located in Winter Park, FL, very close to Orlando and Walt Disney World. Stop in for “an American gastropub experience” — casual dining with [Read more…]
Traveling to Disneyland soon? You’ll want to add these resort restaurants to your dining list! We give a foodie shout-out to the winners of the Southern California Restaurant Writers awards!!
With a 36 year history, the Southern California Restaurant Writers, Inc. selects winners from south Santa Barbara to the border of Mexico. With such a large region, it’s a testament to the food quality at Disneyland that so many awards were presented to Disneyland restaurants at the annual banquet Sunday night.
Join me in congratulating Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Marc Viallet named the Pastry Chef of the Year! For the last ten years, Viallet has been dreaming up creative pastries for Disneyland guests.
Jean-Marc Viallet, Executive Pastry Chef, Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort received top honors in five categories! The Golden Bacchus is presented to restaurants with an extensive wine collection. The Golden Sceptre is considered the “top restaurant” award.
Special Award Category
* Pastry Chef of the Year: Jean-Marc Viallet, executive pastry chef, Disneyland Resort
Golden Bacchus Wine Award
* Napa Rose (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
* Steakhouse 55 (Disneyland Hotel)
Golden Sceptre (Five Star)
* Napa Rose (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
* Steakhouse 55 (Disneyland Hotel)
Gold (Four Star)
* Ariel’s Grotto (Paradise Pier, Disney’s California Adventure park)
* Blue Bayou (New Orleans Square, Disneyland park)
Sterling (Three Star)
* Goofy’s Kitchen (Disneyland Hotel)
* Storyteller’s Cafe (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa)
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Chef Photo copyright Disney
Welcome to the first Disney Food Post Round-Up of December 2010!! As always, we’ll begin with the news:
Also, I’d like to share with you a very special holiday request from a very special colleague. The SamLand’s Disney Adventures Blog is reaching out to the Disney Community to help raise funds for Women at Work, a nonprofit focused on helping people learn career skills and find employment. Please stop over to SamLand to read his request on behalf of this great organization.
Now, on to the round-up!
ABC News has a showcase of Mickey Shaped Food! (Thanks to Erin Foster for the heads up!)
Main Street Gazette reviews the WDW Contemporary Resort’s Contempo Cafe.
DLRP Magic shares the great news that Disneyland Paris has just added restaurant menus to their site!
Yesterland shares the history of L’ Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante in Epcot (an oldie, but a goodie).
DisneyShawn gives us more Club 33 goodness.
Party Through the Parks highlights more holiday drinks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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