food IS a theme park
It’s the holiday season! So whoop de doo and dickory dock, we’re heading to Disney World for ALL the Christmastime entertainment!!
Walt Disney Presents Frozen 2
While we’re checking out all the things happening in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, we’re also coming at you LIVE from Hollywood Studios with holiday (and Frozen 2) treats galore! And, we’re taking a sip on Elsa‘s latest icy creation in the park!
We love going to Isle of Java in Animal Kingdom for its delicious pastries — hellooo, Tiger Tail Chocolate Twist.
Isle of Java
But today we’re here to tell you about something we haven’t tried before! The Party Parrot Slush has flown into Isle of Java, and it’s ready for a good time!
We’re wandering the World in search of eats, sweets, and all sorts of treats! Join us for another trip around the World to find out What’s New!
In case you haven’t heard, Frozen Summer Fun is happening all over Hollywood Studios!
Elsa and Anna Letting It Go!
And of course this event includes a few extra snacks inspired by the film and its characters, such as specialty cupcakes (we loved the Olaf Carrot Cake), Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, and specialty drinks.
Take-Along Olaf with Olaf Carrot Cake Cupcake
Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Arendelle Punch
Check out our review of the Frozen eats here!
Amidst the wintery fun, changes for the future are happening at Hollywood Studios, too. Rumor has it that the L.A. Prop Cinema Storage shop might just be the next Starbucks stop in the Parks. The refurbishment is scheduled to last until March 2015.
L.A. Cinema Prop Storage under refurbishment
“Pardon Our Dust”
Even if you missed Star Wars Weekends, you may not have entirely missed your opportunity to pick up some of the goodies! On a very recent visit, we spotted the Stormtrooper Souvenir Steins still available at Hey Howdy Hey Takeaway!
Stormtrooper Stein sign
Stormtrooper Stein
No telling how long they’ll last, so grab one while you still can!
is currently serving Grilled Fish Tacos.
Sunshine Seasons Menu
Grilled Fish Tacos
Looks like a future lunch to me!
Moving to World Showcase, the Refreshment Port is best known for being the current home of the Cronut, both regular and a la mode.
Epcot Refreshment Port
Cronut a la mode and regular cronut
However, it’s also recently added a new cocktail to its list of alcoholic beverages: the Dragon Berry Refresher featuring Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum.
Refreshment Port Drink Menu
In Mexico’s La Cava del Tequila, the Summer Special is the Ambhar Tamarindo Margarita, featuring Ambhar Blanco Tequila, tamarind pulp, orange liqueur and agave nectar. Oh, and a chili powder rim – YOW!
Ambhar Tamarindo Margarita
We’re always happy to have a reason to spend some extra time at La Cava, and it looks like there is more opportunity to do just that [Read more…]
We’ve got lots of news to catch up on! Here we go…
Epcot Food and Wine Festival information is starting to trickle in, including a new marketplace booth, celebrity chefs, and new special events.
A Walt Disney World Free Dining offer opened to the general public for select 2014 vacation dates. And Jedi Masters and young padawans are enjoying the new Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine Character Meal at Hollywood and Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Star Wars Dessert Plate
Click on the links below for details and more food news from Disney!
Of course, there’s more! 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, including restaurant closures, Cinco de Mayo Tastings at La Cava, and more!
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!
Le Cellier in Epcot continues to impress diners! This pic was shared by DFB Reader Diandra: Filet Mignon, of course! Notice the NEW pea risotto!
Filet Mignon at Le Cellier
And DFB Facebook Friend Rebecca cooks up her own version at home. Looks delish!
Homemade Version of Le Cellier’s Filet Mignon
To get you started in your home kitchens, check out the recipe for White Truffle Butter Sauce!
Thanks for sharing your mouth-watering finds with us!
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R2D2 Measuring Cup Set
Mickey Fix
showcases an R2D2 Measuring Cup Set. Let R2D2 back you up in your kitchen; he’s a useful utility droid!
PassPorter Moms Podcast features Disney food news! Brought to you by AJ!
Eating (and Drinking) Around the World highlights this summer’s Taste of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.
AllEars enjoys A Perfect Petals Brunch at Epcot. Vera Bradley fans will want to check out the new Disney-themed bags!
The Atomic Grog discusses Trader Sam’s coming to Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort.
The Buffalo News focuses on the restaurants in Epcot’s France pavilion. Includes interview with Chef Jerome Bocuse!
For all the attention that the extremely well-themed dining spots in New Fantasyland receive, Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom’s original Fantasyland is certainly not short of its own charms.
There are even a few special surprises to know about if you pop in here for lunch or a snack! We’ll tell you about those later!
But even if you don’t intend to partake in one of the flatbreads – this spot’s main entrée – it’s worth a stop to at least pop in and take a look at some of the artwork that covers the walls, especially for fans of classic Disney animation.
A similar Pinocchio restaurant is included in several of the Disney parks around the world, and all of them feature incredible themeing like this!
Geppetto Mural
“Give a little whistle”
One small touch that I appreciate at Pinocchio’s is how characters from the film are often incorporated into a few of the offerings; in particular, it’s the slushes as of late.
Previously home to Pinocchio’s Punch and Jiminy Cricket’s Slush, the menu currently features Lemonade Slush, “a favorite of Pinocchio’s,” and Blue Raspberry Slush, “a favorite of the Blue Fairy.” (By the way, it’s not designated on the menu, but these slushes are good for a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.)
Lemonade and Blue Raspberry Slush
Being nothing if not a complete sucker for stuff like this, I placed my order for the Blue Fairy’s favorite, the Blue Raspberry Slush! And, WOW… is this thing ever BLUE! It is every bit as blue as Jiminy Cricket’s Slush was so very, VERY green.
Blue Raspberry Slush
You’ll find a frozen Blue Raspberry beverage over at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland, as well as a few other spots all over the Parks (think Drinkwallah in Animal Kingdom, or Peevy’s Polar Pipeline in Hollywood Studios). However, their hue is closer to an icee-style slush that you may be familiar with, like this…
Blue Raspberry Frozen Beverage at The Lunching Pad
The Blue Fairy’s Slush is a decidedly bold and nearly cobalt blue, and it comes topped with whipped cream drizzled with raspberry syrup. It’s actually sort of pretty if you can get past the un-naturalness of the whole thing 😉 .
Blue Raspberry Slush
Whipped cream and raspberry drizzle
The flavor of the raspberry drizzle is a lighter flavor much like blue cotton candy. Once you get beyond the whipped cream, though, there is not one thing [Read more…]
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