food IS a theme park
The holidays are in full effect at Disney Parks on both coasts, and Disney California Adventure Park’s Flo’s V-8 Cafe is in on the action with a trio of holiday-specific menu items.
Oil Filter Roof — Up Close
Schmoozies in Disney California Adventure is known for serving up some doozies!
Minnie Wreath Donut at Schmoozies!
And its current specialty menu for the Holidays at Disneyland Resort is no exception. I stopped by today while I’m in Disneyland for the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. [Read more…]
You can always count on Sprinkles Cupcakes to bring some seasonal flavors to the cupcake party, and the month of November will see three distinct and creative flavor combinations!
Sprinkles in Disney Springs
All month long, Sprinkles customers all over the country — including at the Disney Springs and Downtown Disney Anaheim locations — can nosh on Pumpkin Pecan Pie cupcakes. This is one flavor-packed cupcake! Pumpkin cake is packed with pecans in syrup and topped off with toasted marshmallow!
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Season’s Greetings!
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and if you’re bound for Walt Disney World, it’s even better.
That’s because there is no more festive spot on earth to celebrate all of the heartwarming fun of the the season.
And we don’t want you to miss out on any of the top attractions. So let’s take a look our list of the 27 Must-do Disney Holiday Events — and Eats! — to celebrate this season at Walt Disney World! [Read more…]
You waited all year for pumpkin spice, and Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion does not want you to be disappointed!
Several new seasonal treats await at this tiny sweets shop in the World Showcase. Karamell-Küche is one of the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth, which makes sense considering the name translates to “caramel kitchen” in English!
And who doesn’t think a caramel kitchen is a good idea?
When you walk in, you’ll see the treats in all of their sugary glory behind the glass and probably some cast members working on a new batch, too. They have caramel-dipped everything: apples, strawberries, cupcakes, cookies, and a DFB favorite, the caramel-covered popcorn.
It’s Werther’s caramel central.
Karamell-Küche sign
There are several stops around both Disney World and Disneyland with bakery cases that are full-to-overflowing with eye-catching goodies. In Disney World, these spots include Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery, Prairie Outpost and Supply, and Big Top Treats; Hollywood Studios’ Sweet Spells; and Downtown Disney’s Goofy’s Candy Company and the Candy Cauldron.
In Disneyland, they include Marceline’s Confectionery, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, and the Candy Palace.
Bakery Case
A snack often found in these cases is the Marshmallow Wand. And we mention them on DFB fairly often because they change with the seasons.
Decorated Marshmallow Wands
Their decorative colors, sprinkles, and designs are one of the first things to signify some sort of celebration. We’ve seen them dressed up for the Winter Holidays…
Marshmallow Snowmen Wands
… and Halloween!
Ghost Marshmallows
Halloween Sprinkled Marshmallows
They’ve been decorated with conversation hearts for Valentine’s Day.
And they take part in the Wearing O’ the Green on St. Patrick’s Day!
Green Snacks for St. Patrick’s Day
Recently, they even received a blue makeover to honor the Blu-Ray and DVD release of the Disney movie, “Frozen.”
Blue “Frozen” Marshmallow Wands
(Though, we’re sorry, Marshmallow Wands, but this little guy sorta stole your thunder…)
Olaf Candy Apples
All that said, you know something? We’ve never [Read more…]
Thanks in part to a little annual shindig known as The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, Hollywood Studios has a reputation for spreading holiday cheer in its own unique way… and that’s right down to the snacks!
This year there are a few newcomers to the mix as well as some old favorites. We were so excited to find these killer new snacks to share with you!
is playing host to a VERY hidden holiday gem… so well hidden, in fact, that you can’t even see it on a sign.
Min and Bill's Dockside Diner
Min and Bill's Dockside Diner Menu
On the menu, you just see the simple mention of “Seasonal Shakes.” I took it upon myself to find out exactly what that means in regards to the Yuletide… and THIS is what I found: the Peppermint Shake!
Seasonal Peppermint Shake
The name “Peppermint Shake” is actually a bit misleading. The peppermint comes solely from the crushed candy cane on top of the whipped cream. The base, however, is made of Red Velvet ice Cream.
Seasonal Peppermint Shake
That mild cocoa flavor that Red Velvet is known for is [Read more…]
Epcot’s Holidays Around the World celebration features holiday customs and flavors from across the globe. Each country’s Pavilion in World Showcase offers a treat reflecting a bit of traditional holiday cuisine in the represented culture.
Last week we took you around to see most of the yummy additions, but…we had to give these awesome holiday waffles their own post!
Let’s head to Promenade Refreshments!
Promenade Refreshments
Even if you are familiar with Epcot, you may be less so with Promenade Refreshments. Located at the entrance to World Showcase from Future World (it’s closer to Canada than Mexico), it may be best known as the Desserts & Champagne Booth during the Food and Wine Festival, or the spot that doled out Spiced Rum Dole Whips (see what I did there? 😉 ) during the Flower and Garden Festival.
Promenade Refreshments
Promenade Refreshments has received another festive menu makeover. Take a look!
Promenade Refreshments Holiday Menu
Okay, so there are a few traditional treats on the menu… hot cocoa, apple cider, and mint tea, to name a few. Even with those, however, there is an option to add a twist. We’ll get back to that in a little bit.
For now, let’s focus on a couple of traditional holiday flavors presented in a very non-traditional way: the Savory Seasonal Waffle and the Sweet Potato Casserole Waffle! Then, we’ll head over to the bevvies!
Promenade Refreshments Menu
Um…kudos to the chefs who think these things up! Let’s chat about — the Sweet Potato Casserole Waffle! YUM! Look at that thing!
Sweet Potato Casserole Waffle
The difference here lies in the batter: it’s made of sweet potato. The flavor combo of the batter along with the more-than-ample toppings of marshmallow, pecan, and caramel sauce was absolutely terrific.
And I thought it still looked great even after I “opened up” the waffle!
Inside of the Sweet Potato Waffle
I’d anticipated something way more gooey (I think I was expecting more of a marshmallow “fluff” topping), but this was much easier to handle. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. While I liked both waffles, the Sweet Potato Casserole Waffle was the winner.
Just a note: be prepared to wait a few minutes (maybe four or five) for your waffle, because they are made per order. I didn’t mind the wait, because it meant each waffle came to me fresh and hot.
But if savory is more your thing…
The Savory Seasonal Waffle brings together elements of a traditional American holiday feast: turkey, gravy, and cranberry, all together on a waffle made of…wait for it…stuffing batter!
Savory Seasonal Waffle
Stuffing! Batter! This is not [Read more…]
Scrumptious Spring- and Easter-themed delights are continuing to appear all over Walt Disney World. We showed you a few previously this month, and what better time to indulge in candy, cookies, and other treats than Spring Break?
Frist up, check out these pastel-decorated sweets with fun themes – Easter Bunnies, Spring Flowers, and Easter Eggs!
Apple Pie Apple dressed like a Bunny for Easter
Bunny and Egg Cookies
Even Mickey cookies are showing holiday spirit!
Large Pastel Frosted Mickey Cookies
Cupcakes are creatively decorated in fun themes — I love the little bunny ears!
Bunny and Egg Cupcakes
And these cupcakes are blooming brightly for the [Read more…]
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