food IS a theme park
‘Tis the season for everything pumpkin, and we got word about a pumpkin soft serve whip. YUP — THAT’S PUMPKIN DOLE WHIP Y’ALL! Thanks to @PBandJellyJenn on Instagram for the tag and heads up!
Pumpkin Dole Whip at Aulani
But you won’t find this on the East Coast…or even the West Coast…of the continental USA. Nope; gotta get on that flight to Hawai’i my friends, and head to Aulani — Disney’s Hawai’ian Disney Vacation Club location! [Read more…]
Look who we found! Mickey Mouse is the center of attention right now, even more so than usual, for his 90th birthday year. And everything seems to be taking the form of the main mouse these days!
Over at Pop Century’s Everything Pop, we spotted him (and his bae, Minnie) as a whoopie pie!
Chocolate Mickey Whoopie Pie
The chocolate Mickey whoopie pie has two chocolate cakes shaped like Mickey and dusted with sparkly edible glitter. Inside you’ll find sprinkle-decorated frosting!
at Walt Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas has a massive following, owing to some pretty spectacular ice cream and its convenient location (Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot’s International Gateway, and the Swan and Dolphin hotels are all within walking distance!).
Ample Hills Creamery
We’ve been enamored since our first visit just over two years ago, and we’re not too proud to admit that we still daydream about this sweet frozen treat on a pretty regular basis. :p
The Animal Kingdom called out to us and we had to visit this week! We found so many new food items AND new merch that we had to make our regular “What’s New” into two posts! We’re tackling food first, of course!
Welcome!
(this park’s Starbucks location) is offering a new Strawberry Cake Pop that we think is smiling at us! It’s really delicious if you’re a strawberry fan!
Strawberry Cake Pop at Creature Comforts
Good news for coffee lovers out there who don’t want to stand in a Starbucks line for a cup of regular brewed coffee – the hot dog cart located near Pizzafari and Tiffins now has coffee available starting at park open and is typically available until around 1pm.
Hot Dog Cart Now Offers Coffee in the morning at Animal Kingdom
Nomad Lounge has some new menu items available – and these are included on their allergy-friendly menu. Items include:
Nomad Lounge Menu
The chefs at Tiffins have been busy! There is a new lunch tasting menu as well as other new items on their menu including Peaches and Cream appetizer, Crispy Corn Cake entree, and a Tiffins Dessert Trio. The Lunch Tasting Menu is served from 11:30 – 3:30 and is $35.00 per person. It includes choice of one appetizer and one entree OR choice of one entree and one dessert.
Lunch Tasting Menu at Tiffins
Dessert Menu at Tiffins
Appetizer Menu at Tiffins
You Main Course Menu at Tiffins
Refillable Canteens at Animal Kingdom
Refillable Canteens at Animal Kingdom
Steamed “Pods” on the Menu
Cheeseburger Pods
Dawa Bar Specialty Cocktails Menu
Zuri’s Sweet Shop Marshmallow Wand Special
Zuri’s Sweet Shop Marshmallow Wands
Royal Anandapur Tea Carrot Ginger Muffin
Thirsty River Bar Menu
Russell and Dug at the UP! A Great Bird Adventure theater
Dino Diner Menu
Dino Diner photo of Italian Sausage Hoagie
Donald’s Dino-Bash Cupcake
Restaurantosaurus Menu
New Shrimp and Chicken Dinner at Restaurantosaurus
Trilo-Bites Menu
Dino-Bite Snacks Menu
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Golden Oak Outpost is a counter service spot conveniently located between Frontierland and Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Featuring fried eats and outdoor seating, it’s the place to grab some Chicken Nuggets, Waffle Fries with Queso, or Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Golden Oak Outpost
We enjoyed some Barbecue Chicarrons back in February, along with some Chili Cheese Waffle Fries, but these items were recently replaced with two new fried options: Jalapeno Poppers and Cauliflower!
Some time ago now, Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches hit the scene in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney. And the hopeful cry immediately went up for their arrival in Disney World. Well, it only took four years, but….
Vanilla Ice Cream Churro Sandwich
IT’S HERE!!! Head to Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for the brand new Vanilla Ice Cream Churro Sandwich!
Sleepy Hollow Menu
On May 27, 2018, Pandora — the World of AVATAR celebrated its first birthday! And while the Animal Kingdom’s newest land didn’t have a Pandoran smash cake, we did stop in to retry some of the eats that’ve fueled many a journey down the Na’vi River and on the back of a banshee for Flight of Passage!
Pandora — The World of AVATAR
Your Highway in the Sky…
Monorail in the Contemporary Resort
… has received a tribute via CUPCAKE at Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Check out the Monorail Cupcake!
UPDATE: Even MORE news about the Citrus Swirl in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom here! The original is back!
Every good thing must come to an end? I guess that’s Disney’s philosophy! We’ve got some changes about the beloved Citrus Swirl in the Magic Kingdom to report…and not all of us will be happy.
Citrus Swirl Float at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Disney World
As I was taking in the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, I took a little detour into Epcot’s Germany Pavilion.
Weinkeller in the Germany Pavilion
I was passing through the Weinkeller when something caught my eye: a small grouping of Glühwein Chocolate Bars by Schwermer.
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