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Disney Food Post Round-Up: April 21, 2013

I’ve had an awesome time in Disney World these last couple of weeks, but I’ll be back this week to share more fun adventures!

NEW L'Artisan des Glaces opening in Epcot's France this year!

The big news (in my humble estimation, anyway!) is that we’ve got an opening date for the new ice cream and sorbet shop in Epcot’s France…and even some details on the the L’Artisan des Glaces menu! Check it out!

Let’s take a look at a few of the big news items this week…

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is hosting a May event for Tables in Wonderland members. A Fantasmic Dessert Party will be held on May 11, 2013!
There are a couple of new ice pop options at Disney World — including a brand NEW Itzakadoozie!
L’Artisan des Glaces will be opening in mid-June in Epcot’s France pavilion!

And 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.

This week, we featured a new menu at ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Reader Finds

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!

Reader Keith K. sent us a photo of Mickey Waffles from Hong Kong Disneyland!

Mickey Waffles in Hong Kong Disneyland!

We love this photo of the strawberries and cream served at the Grand Floridian during afternoon tea. Thanks to Reader Morgan C. for sharing this sweet!

Strawberries and Cream!

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On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix

features a new Mickey Mouse pepper mill for your Disney kitchen!

Gorillas Don’t Blog features an ice cream storefront in Disneyland.

Cartoon Research discovers Walt Disney’s “Carrot” characters.

Walt Disney World for Grown Ups toasts with cocktails at Splitsville!

Eating (and Drinking) Around the World finds some tasty margaritas.

Running at Disney stops by Todd English’s bluezoo!

DisneyContemporary.com enjoys the Fab 5 at Chef Mickey’s!

Main Street Gazette takes a bite into the pork shank at Gaston’s Tavern.

Confirmed! Spice Road Table Restaurant To Open in Epcot’s Morocco!

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Many of you will remember when in 2012 Disney Food Blog shared exclusive details about a new restaurant coming to Epcot’s Morocco pavilion in Walt Disney World! Yesterday, Disney confirmed that the restaurant will be opening in 2013!

The name has changed since we reported the story, but the details have not! Here’s a recap of what you can expect at the new waterfront restaurant — Spice Road Table — in Epcot later this year…

Morocco Pavilion Waterfront along World Showcase Lagoon Will Soon Be Home to a New Restaurant

Spice Road Table Restaurant

Please note that these are exclusive details from the operator of Disney World’s Morocco pavilion restaurants about the restaurant!

Breaking ground this year, the Spice Road Table Restaurant will join Restaurant Marrakesh and Tangierine Cafe to offer authentic Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in one of Epcot’s most exotic pavilions.

The new restaurant will combine 120 outdoor terrace seats with 60 indoor seats to offer guests a new option for dining in the World Showcase (and another amazing view of Epcot’s Illuminations fireworks show).

Looks Like Spice Road Table Guests Would Have a Great View of Illuminations

Spice Road Table Menu

The food and drink offerings were described to me as a “Food and Wine Festival all year round.” The menu will include [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: March 10, 2013

By AJ 1 Comment

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!

Disney Food News

Catch up on the Disney dining news…

Check out the latest food addition to the Magic Kingdom — hot sandwiches in Liberty Square!
Disneyland chocolate lovers rev your engines! The famous Chocolate Easter Eggs are now available at the Candy Palace!!
We’ve got a few more details to add to the rumors of updated restaurants in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney!
The 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is now open in Walt Disney World, and we’ve got photos and reviews from the Food and Beverage Marketplaces for you! Don’t forget to check out our review of the Dole Whip with Siesta Key Spiced Rum.

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!

DFB Reader Finds

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!!

On to the Round-Up

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!”

New! Le Cellier Light-Up Menus in Disney World!

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OK, I gotta tell you about this! We heard about another interesting update to the Le Cellier menus in Disney World’s Epcot and had to check it out!

We reported recently on the fact that Le Cellier has now gone to an all-day menu — but guests will have another surprise to explore when they arrive!

Here’s the new light-up menu!

This is a great option for darker restaurants like Le Cellier — the perfect way to see your menu with out eye strain. The menu itself is lit from behind! Here’s the menu — dark — just as you’re opening it…

…and here it is as it lights up automatically when you open it all the [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: February 24, 2013

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Happy Princess Half-Marathon Weekend!! We had a great time in Disney World last week, and we’ve got TONS of awesome new finds to share with you over the next few weeks! Stay tuned!!

NEW Disney Parks Popcorn Boxes!

One fun find was this new design on Disney Parks paper products, like popcorn boxes, plates, cups, and more. The red design is out, and this new yellow-with-silhouettes design is in! Whaddya think?? This design will be the same across Disney World and Disneyland.

Disney Dining News

Now here’s a bit more Disney Dining news for ya!

Check out the newest updates to the 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival menu! Plus, see some of the booths that have already popped up around the World Showcase!
Disney announces Joffrey’s Coffee as their official coffee brand in parks, resorts, and DVC. See ya later, Nescafe!
Maurice’s Treats opens in Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire on March 12th! Find out what will be available here!
Check out two new Disney cupcakes — the pineapple cream cheese cupcake and the Birthday Cake Cupcake — at Disney’s Contempo Cafe in Disney World!
Tables in Wonderland announced The Great Movie Ride Dinner.

We’ve got additional food news, including restaurant closures and LOTS more, on our Disney Food News Pin Board! Head over and check it out!

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DFB Reader Finds!

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!

Susan emailed us this beautifully dressed Mickey Waffle from the All-Star Movies Resort.

Mickey Waffle with syrup!

And Erin Foster, our Disney Food for Families Columnist here at DFB, sent over this cool pic of what the Princess Half-Marathon runners found in their breakfast box this weekend!

Runners Breakfast Box for Princess Half-Marathon Weekend!