food IS a theme park
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure may be closed, but we’ve still been able to enjoy lots of treats and buy TONS of new merchandise from Downtown Disney!
Downtown Disney!
Come along with us on a trip to Downtown Disney to see what’s new!
Every once in a while I’ll be wandering through the Disney parks when I stumble across a hidden gem — something that most guests will probably just walk right by, but that catches my food-obsessed eye.
On my last trip, I was browsing through The Sportsman’s Shoppe in Epcot’s United Kingdom pavilion. On my way out (headed to the pub across the street), I saw this. Click on any of the photos for larger images:
This gorgeous diorama sits in a short lobby leading to the outdoors, just outside the shop and just across from the Rose & Crown Restaurant. I’m not sure I’d ever seen it before, but I was spellbound. I stared for several minutes, first trying to determine the story in the scene and then trying to take in all of the unbelievable detail.
Clearly, what we’re looking at here is a Royal Feast: the King is seated next to his Queen and Royal guests, servants bustle about behind the table, and an entertainer is rolling a hoop in front of the Royal party. And that’s not all — Knights in Armor guard the table with glistening, bejeweled shields; musicians stand in the balconies ready to entertain at a moment’s notice; Royal crests bedeck the walls; and a huge stained glass window completes the scene.
And he’s “rolling” in the true sense. The diorama is animatronic. You can watch the [Read more…]
From Mad Hatter's Peep Party Diorama
Welcome to the Round-Up! Quick Disney food news recap on this Easter Sunday morning:
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The Washington Post showcased these videos of the Marshmallow Peeps Diorama competition, two of which show dioramas themed to Disney movies (Winner: “Eep” — a representation of “Up.” Finalist: “The Mad Hatter’s Peep Party” — a representation of “Alice in Wonderland.)!
Three Baking Sheets to the Wind created some amazing Alice in Wonderland themed cupcakes. Just wait until you see the “Tweedledee and Tweedledum” ones… Wow.
Progress City USA has a picture of Jim MacPhee drinking Beverly. (You won’t know if it’s worth looking until it’s too late.) Also, a piece of history with Disney’s launch of French-fried ice cream.
Designing Disney has an Easter Egg Hunt on his blog… see if you can find ’em!
Disney has released photos of the Walt Disney Signature dining installation in collaboration with design innovator, Cappellini, for this year’s Dining By Design DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) event in New York City.
AllEars has a great photo blog from The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Disney Parks Blog shows us how to find our favorite candy on Mainstreet USA!
Disney Shawn shows us the ins and outs of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in WDW’s Magic Kingdom.
Studios Central has a great write-up of the recent counter service menu changes in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Orlando Sentinel talks about butterbeer at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios (I know…not technically Disney…but awesome!)
WDW Radio shares a special find — the Adventureland Veranda serving meals again…if only temporarily!
Disney Every Day has some pics of breakfast at the Polynesian Resort’s Kona Cafe.
Magical Kingdoms reviews Cafe Mickey in Disneyland Resort Paris.
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