food IS a theme park
It’s officially official… The Trolley Car Cafe is your Starbucks stop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Trolley Car Cafe
Trolley Car Cafe sign
Starbucks logo
Set right on the corner of Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, the architecture [Read more…]
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Disney World!! The season is rolling right along with festive treats and special events. And, as always, there’s plenty of other food news to go around: menu changes, new eats (did somebody say “Barbecued Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese?!”), completed refurbishments, ongoing Downtown Disney construction, and more. So join us on another trip around the World to see What’s New…
is in full swing at Epcot! This annual festival shares holiday traditions from around the globe through story, music, and — our favorite! — FOOD!
Happy Holidays from EPCOT!
Epcot Christmas tree ornaments
Holiday Storyteller in Japan
France decoration
Remember, this is the only time of year to grab such treats as Happy Face Fried Cakes at the Joy of Tea in China, Gingerbread Ice Cream at L’artisan des Glaces in France, and Panettone sweet bread at Italy’s Gelato Stand.
Happy Face Fried Cakes
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Panettone Sweet Bread display
But there’s plenty of non-holiday food news as well… Starting in Morocco, Spice Road Table has not only started taking Advance Dining Reservations — they’re also now accepting the Disney Dining Plan.
To offer guests the ability to maximize their one Table Service plan credit, this tapas-based restaurant is now also serving full-sized entrees, including Coriander Crusted Rack of Lamb, Roasted Chicken, and a Mediterranean Vegetable Platter, among others.
Spice Road Table
Spice Road Table menu
Staying in Morocco, Tangierine Cafe debuted new entrees as well: a Meatball Platter and Saffron Rotisserie Chicken.
Tangierine Cafe menu
Tangierine Cafe entree display
At the United Kingdom’s Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room, the [Read more…]
Looking for something to quench your thirst – with a little kick – during your Star Wars Weekends adventure at Hollywood Studios?
If so, then there’s something you have to do first: you must Choose Your Side.
Star Wars Weekends Specialty Beverages
Two specialty beverages are available during Star Wars Weekends: The Dark Side and The Force. You can find them at temporary mini bars throughout Hollywood Studios, such as this one near Mama Melrose’s…
Mini Bar outside of Mama Melrose’s
… or this one near Sci-Fi Dine-In.
Mini Bar outside of Sci-Fi
We’ll be looking at the two signature drinks served at each of these bars, but they also carry a small assortment of other beverages available for purchase.
Bar assortment
The Dark Side, as you can see on the sign, is a mix of Coconut Rum, Cointreau, and Pomegranate Lemonade. As nice as that sounds, let’s face it — it’s all about the souvenir that comes with it: a Death Star glow cube!
The Dark Side
Like the regular glow ice cubes at Disney, the glow Death Star has an on-off switch to preserve it for future use, and can be set to stay at one color or set to rotate through several changing colors.
Glow Death Star
Yeah, it’s pretty awesome.
I especially enjoy Disney glow drinks when you can place the glow cube under the ice so the entire thing is all lit up. Here is my attempt to stuff the Death Star underneath the ice with my straw.
Attempting to submerge the Death Star
It popped back up less than a second later. I tried to submerge the Death Star several times. But the Death Star would not be submerged. True story.
Pop Up Death Star
Awesome Death Star notwithstanding, you still want to be sure you’ll enjoy the drink, so here’s what’s good to know: I was able to pick up on each flavor in the drink, from the Coconut Rum to the Cointreau and the lemonade. It was nice that no flavor overpowered the other, and I thought mine was mixed well. For a drink representing the Dark Side, it was actually quite beachy, thanks to the rum. And who doesn’t love a good beach drink served up with a splash of Imperial darkness?
Your other choice is, naturally, The Force. This beverage consists of Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord, and Wildberry Lemonade. The souvenir piece is a glowing Light Saber.
The Force
While the Light Saber doesn’t change colors, it is [Read more…]
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Announcing the arrival of young royal Sofia the First to Hollywood and Vine at Hollywood Studios… and joining Her Highness is fellow Disney Junior star, Doc McStuffins!
Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First
Hollywood and Vine
That’s right! Sofia the First and Doc McStuffins have joined their pals Jake from “Jake and the Neverland Pirates” and (AJ’s favorite 😀 ) Handy Manny for the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine character meal.
AJ’s Favorite! Handy Manny at Hollywood and Vine Restaurant
Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates
Not only do the characters mix and mingle, but Play n’ Dine also features “musical moments” where all the kids are invited to sing and dance along (while Mom and Dad can keep on eating)!
Sofia and Doc McStuffins bring a few new [Read more…]
So, there’s this trend that keeps popping up over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we couldn’t be happier about it: seasonal cupcakes can be found pretty much all-year ‘round!
The Fall brought us the Pumpkin Cupcake with Maple Icing, and the holiday season brought us the return of the Gingerbread Cupcake. And they’re starting this year off with a bang… introducing the Blueberry Cupcake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing!
Blueberry Cupcake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
First things first: before you can dig in, you’ve gotta know where to find it. Fortunately (as with most Hollywood Studios specialty cupcakes), you can find them in several Counter Service locations all around the park, including: Toy Story Pizza Planet, Fairfax Fare, ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, and the Studios resident cupcake haven, Starring Rolls Cafe.
Just look for this sign:
Cupcake sign at ABC Commissary
The exception to this rule, however, is Starring Rolls. In this case, just look for the cupcakes 🙂 .
Blueberry Cupcakes in Case
The best thing about seeing it in person, is that — much like the Gourmet Cake Cups found at Magic Kingdom’s Cheshire Café — I feel that the “live” appearance of the cupcake exceeds the picture on the sign.
In fact, I looked at it from several angles, just to enjoy all the colors 🙂 .
All around the Cupcake!
Back of the Cupcake
Let’s take it from the top… because, in this case, the top [Read more…]
Hola, fellow Disney food-lovers!
Exciting news today for all you hungry commuters, walkers, runners, beach-goers, gym-goers, Disney summer road-trippers, and other assorted podcast listeners!
Just a note to let you know that the 16th episode of our DFB Podcast is now up and ready for downloading!
In this episode, Brad and I cover the latest Disney food news and discuss their favorite table service restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and California Adventure.
We also answer two listener questions (sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, and chocolate chip cookies, oh my!), and reveal the answer to our Episode 15 trivia question (and reveal a pretty tough question for this episode)!
Here’s the Podcast page for Episode 16. Thanks in advance for listening!!
Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and [Read more…]
The cones are back!
Yep, in addition New cone sandwiches were recently spotted at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
After debuting in Disney California Adventure at the Cozy Cone Motel last year, the portable, almost-handwich cone sandwiches have now popped up at Disney World in a big way! First, we reviewed the Meatball Cone at Downtown Disney, and now there are even more to choose from!
The cone sandwich trend has made its way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with three NEW menu items to choose from at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner.
Min & Bill's Dockside Diner
New Bread Cone Sandwiches!
Bread Cone choices include: [Read more…]
We’re oh-so-jealous of our readers who will be attending “One More Disney Day”! It looks as if you’ll have some really unique dining options! Check out the news below for the info! 🙂
Also, sounds like some great news is on the horizon for bakery fans!
We’re overwhelmed with Disney news this week, so be expecting some news posts soon! Here’s the latest…
For more yummy food news, stop by our Disney Food News Pin Board, where Disney Food News is updated on a regular basis!
The DFB Mini-Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book
is the fourth in our Disney Food Blog mini-guide series, created to supplement our Disney Food Blog Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book.
Here you’ll find in-depth information, HUGE color photos, and first-hand reviews about classic and new-to-you Epcot snacks — in great detail!
The DFB Mini-Guide to Epcot Snacks is an instantly downloadable PDF guide with over 180 pages of information and advice on over 150 delicious snacks that you can savor in Disney World’s Epcot.
Get your copy for $2 off today by using code EPCOT at the check out!
Walt Disney World for Grown Ups
celebrates Mardi Gras by highlighting the Mardi Grogs Pool Bar at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter resort.
Make the Magic goes back in time to the Stargate Restaurant in Epcot’s [Read more…]
New Temporary Italy Kiosk in Epcot
Viva Italia! The temporary Italy kiosk in Epcot is now serving up some tasty eats including ravioli — along with glasses of wine!
We’re serving up the latest foodie news this week!
For more delicious food news, stop by our Disney Food News Pin Board, where Disney Food News is updated on a regular basis!
Carmi’s Art Life World
Check out the Mickey Retro Kitchen Series — it’s miniature Japanese collectibles!
Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups visits the lounge at the California Grill. Cheers!
MousePlanet stops by Germany’s Biergarten in Epcot!
Burger Invasion (c)Yesterland
StudiosCentral.com analyzes how to get the best values with your Disney Dining Plan credits at counter-service restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Yesterland takes a look back at the Burger Invasion in Disney California Adventure.
Kevin Kidney reminisces about a long-lost mural from the Plaza Pavilion and welcomes the new Jolly Holiday Bakery to Disneyland.
Main Street Gazette pays tribute to the Cobb Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby.
One of our favorite pastimes is looking at your photos submitted to the Disney Food Blog Photo Extravaganza! While they make us really hungry…please send more! 😉
The Disney Food Pics of the Week this week feature flatbreads! Flatbreads (also possibly known as fancy pizzas) can be found at many of Disney’s table-service and quick-service restaurants.
First up, a tempting Mushroom & Arugula Flatbread from Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Looks gorgeous!
Photographer: Kelly Tressler
Mushroom and Arugula Flatbread
And the flatbreads from Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jiko are always delicious! Check out this [Read more…]
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