food IS a theme park
Don’t get us wrong — we love beer flights. But how about an entire four-course meal with a different beer for each course?
Paddlefish
Paddlefish in Disney Springs is hosting a Beer Dinner on August 21st and we couldn’t wait to tell you about it!
Hey all! I’m writing to you from 30,000 feet as I’m on my way to Walt Disney World! Stay tuned this week for tons of live updates and photos from me via twitter and facebook!
Looks Like Spice Road Table Guests Will Have a Great View of Illuminations!
In the meantime, the big Disney food news this week is the confirmation of a new restaurant opening in Epcot’s Morocco. We broke the news back in 2012, but we’re excited to see that it’s now official!
Later this year, you’ll be able to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine via small plates and tapas at the Spice Road Table on the World Showcase Lagoon waterfront! Read more about the new Epcot Morocco restaurant here!
Short and savory!
And there’s more where that came from! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board. This week, we featured spring events at Ralph Brennan’s, custom food vinylmations at the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland’s Tiki Room, and an honor for Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant!
If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!
Thanks to Stephanie Miller for sending over this awesome Hoop Dee Doo Revue ticket from the 80s! She says “80’s Hoop De Doo. Price was right! Same Strawberry Shortcake.” Love it!
Hoop Dee Doo Revue Ticket from the 1980s
Reader Laura tweeted a picture from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in the Magic Kingdom. She shares “Finally tried this huge and yummy waffle with chicken, loved it! Thanks @DisneyFoodBlog for the recommendation!” Hooray!! See our review here!
Chicken Waffle Sandwich at Sleepy Hollow!
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First of all, a BIG thanks to Jen Yates at Epbot.com and Cory Doctorow at Boing Boing for sharing our post about the Disneyland Haunted Mansion dinner with their readers. These are two of my fav-o-rite websites, and I urge you to go check them out if you haven’t already! Seriously. Go now. We’ll wait…
Tonga Toast for Sunday Brunch? Yes, please!
WFTV shares great Sunday brunch restaurants at the Walt Disney World resort.
Zagat named Victoria & Albert’s as one of the top 15 iconic restaurants in the United States.
Seattle Times announces that Starbucks hired Walt Disney executive Matthew Ryan for the new position of global chief strategy officer.
Just Jenn Recipes features some really fun Star Wars recipes here!
Yesterland visits the 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival’s new food kiosks!
Main Street Gazette reviews the Starring Rolls Fruit Tart in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The Atomic Grog recaps the news and rumors regarding the restaurants at Disney Springs!
has announced an April Discovery Dinner, as well as a great perk for the next couple of months!
La Noube Discount - click on image for a larger photo!
First up, members will receive a discount on Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba tickets in Orlando’s Downtown Disney from April 9 – May 11 and May 28 – June 21, 2013! Next, another Discovery Dinner at The Wave will be happening in April. And this one features Beer!
Tables in Wonderland members will receive a discount on tickets for themselves and up to three guests at 6pm and 9pm performances on Tuesdays – Saturdays from April 9 – May 11 and May 28 – June 21.
Ticket prices depend on the category of seats selected.
Call 407-WDW-SEAT (407-939-7328) to purchase tickets OR visit https://shop.omniticket.com/wdw/wcq/?associationid=43&promocode=TBLES13Q3! (Must show current Tables in Wonderland card when picking up tickets at the Box Office.)
Lots of fun to be had at the April Beer Discovery Dinner at the Wave!
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Location: The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 6:30pm Reception; 7pm Dinner
Cost: $110 per person, including tax and gratuity
Dress Code: Casual Evening Attire
Menu: See below for the full menu and booking information!
The Wave welcomes Brewmaster James Emmerson of Full Sail Brewery. This brewery has earned Oregon Brewery of the Year 2013 and numerous other awards.
James Emmerson attended brewing school in 1987. He started his brewing career at Sieben’s Brewery in Chicago before being hired as Brewmaster at Full Sail Brewing Co. [Read more…]
We’ve got some incredible updates for you this week!!!
First up, the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival has begun in Walt Disney World, and we’ve got an EPIC review of nearly ALL of the food available at the 12 new food and beverage marketplaces! It’s well worth a look! (Plus, who doesn’t want to see that Dole Whip with Spiced Rum?!?!)
Also, some interesting news out of Downtown Disney… . Let’s get started!
Catch up on the Disney dining news…
We’ve got additional food news, including restaurant closures, a Beer Dinner at Flying Fish Cafe, a Gluten Free Award for Walt Disney World, spring candy apples, and LOTS more, on our Disney Food News Pin Board! Head over and check it out!
If you find a fun new food — or other awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!
First up, we shared our recipe for Disney World’s Magic Cookie Bars on the blog last week. Then, via Instagram, krissycakes13 shared a photo of her baking skills! “The Magic Cookie Bars! Mini-Sized!” Great job with the Magic Cookie Bar recipe!!
Homemade Magic Cookie Bars!
Sara Miller sent us this awesome photo of her daughter enjoying a Mickey ice cream bar — and she’s an ears first kind of girl! Yum!!
Enjoying a Mickey Ice Cream Bar!
We love sharing in your Disney food adventures! Thank you!!
Passport 2 Dreams
wows us again with an incredible look at a true Disney World food mystery…the the mystery of the Plaza Ice Cream Boat Shuffle.
Celebrate the Tiki Room!
Mickey Fix is ready to celebrate the Enchanted Tiki Room’s 50th Anniversary with these awesome Tiki Mugs!
Adventures in Beer shares some mouth-watering pics of the “Drunken Donuts” at Territory Lounge!
WESH highlights awesome desserts found at Walt Disney World. Written by yours truly! 😉
Changing Latitudesreviews Tutto Gusto in Epcot’s Italy pavilion.
SBWire announces the 3rd Annual Gluten Free Award Winners and Disney World gets top honors for vacation destination!
Main Street Gazette reviews some yummo sliders at River Roost Lounge!
Disney by Mark shares some history of the Harbor Galley in Disneyland.
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“Let the Memories Begin!”
has announced two events for November. Along with The Wave’s Discovery Dinner at the Contemporary Resort, there’s an opportunity to dine at Be Our Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom!
Location
: Be Our Guest at the Magic Kingdom® Park
Date: Sunday November 18, 2012, 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Cost: You will only pay for the cost of your meal
Tables in Wonderland Be Our Guest Reservations - click image for larger version
Tables in Wonderland members are invited to the Be Our Guest Restaurant in the New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. This is your chance to enter Beast’s Castle and admire the imagineering marvels that bring the Beauty and the Beast story to life! The menu is [Read more…]
R2D2 churros and chocolate at Star Wars Weekends
We’re loving the reports from Star Wars Weekends in Disney World this week, and we can’t wait to share even more from our delicious visit to Disneyland last week!
Let us know what Disney Food updates are tempting you! 🙂
Here’s the latest happening in the Disney Food World this week!
We’ve got more food news (including the re-opening of Disneyland’s Carnation Cafe) on our Disney Food News Pin Board, where Disney Food News is updated on a regular basis!
Our DFB Store is now open! Featuring our critically-acclaimed line of Disney Dining e-Books, these in-depth guides expand upon the Disney Food topics that YOU were craving for!
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WildernessLodgeSite.com
suggests planning a date night at the Wilderness Lodge with dinner at the Artist Point!
Daveland shares a rare 1960 photo of the Silver Banjo Restaurant in Disneyland.
Bites on Today discovers beer for Dad at Walt Disney World.
AllEars.net‘s Jack Spence welcomes the return of the Orange Bird at Sunshine Tree Terrace.
Main Street Gazette taste-tests the Chicken Caesar Sandwich at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The Disney Diner creates the Main Street Bakery’s Cinnamon Rolls. Yum!
The Actor’s Diet flies to the east coast and indulges at the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
DisneyParks Blog shares the atmosphere music for the new Carthay Circle restaurant at Disney California Adventure!
We’ve got news of two special dinners to share with you. Fun East and West coast meals! Let me know if you’re able to take advantage of these!
has announced a Mid-Summer Night Feast on June 20, 2012, in Downtown Disney Orlando.
menu -- click for larger image
Midsummer Story -- click for larger image
First Course
Picnic Basket of Assorted Homemade Pates and Jams to feature: Ham Hock Terrines, Potted Prawns, Brandied Chicken Liver Pate, Tomato Bavaroie, Smoked Salmon Mousse and Vegetable Consomme
Second Course
Champagne Splashed Raspberry [Read more…]
Marceline's Rose Cupcakes in Disneyland
Can you feel the love in the air? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you have a “special someone” to share it with or not, it’s still a primo excuse to eat some chocolate!!!
Wishing all y’all a super week with a special chocolate-y something on Tuesday! (C’mon…treat yourself!)
Just a few quick news bites from the Disney Food Blog here!
Here’s the yummy deets from this week!
For more delicious food news, stop by our Disney Food News Pin Board, where Disney Food News is updated on a regular basis!
One of our favorite Disney food bloggers, Andy Jackson from Eating (and Drinking) Around the World, sent over news that the turkey leg graphic is now showing up on hats in Disney World!
New Disney Books!
Just wanted to give a heads up that we’ll be sharing the news about a couple of great Disney books very soon! Check out the 2011 Earbook by Kevin Yee, and Walt and the Promise of Progress City by Sam Gennawey! If you’re a Disney book-a-holic, pick ’em up!
Disney History showcases a new book that will feature Disney’s poster art (speaking of books!). Check out the Casey’s Corner poster!
Exploring WDW shares the latest menu from the Anandapur Tea Company showing that the Disney Dining Plan is now accepted at this Animal Kingdom location.
Disney Tourist Blog reviews Disneyland’s Village Haus restaurant.
Main Street Gazette visits the Grand Floridian Cafe to sample the unique Grand Sandwich.
DisneyParks Blog highlights fave vegetarian options found at quick-service locations at the Disneyland Resort.
Beers and Ears has created an Iphone App to help you zero in on your favorite brews while in Walt Disney World.
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