food IS a theme park
The new Apple Cider Donut Holes at Animal Kingdom’s Isle of Java have been on our list to try since we mentioned their arrival earlier this week!
Apple Cider Donut Holes
Because the fall-snacking obsession continues to grow with all things pumpkin, caramel, and even maple bacon around Disney World, so why not dig in to this particular autumn treat? [Read more…]
There’s always been more than just coffee available at the Isle of Java in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but it’s rarely been home to a must-try snack… until now!
Isle of Java
If you stop by this coffee and snack spot located on Discovery Island, you’ll currently find Apple Cider Donut Holes for your autumn-snacking adventures, according to the official @wdwtoday Twitter account. [Read more…]
Are you and Mom spending Mother’s Day together in The Most Magical Place on Earth (Disney World) OR The Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland)? Well, in addition to the Disney World Brunch options we’ve shared with you previously, we’ve got even more options to add, including specialty snacks and additional Brunches in Disney World, AND special meal options in Disneyland!
Sunshine Seasons will serve a Mother’s Day Dessert with raspberry mousse and lemon cake topped with a Swiss buttercream rose and fondant pearls on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Dessert and Cupcake ©Disney
But if you’re at Epcot a bit earlier, find a vanilla Mother’s Day Cupcake with raspberry white chocolate mousse and pink icing at Fountain View from May 11 – 13.
In Animal Kingdom, stop by Creature Comforts and Isle of Java for a vanilla Mother’s Day Cupcake filled with white chocolate raspberry mousse and topped with buttercream flowers.
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
is a simple , unassuming window-only bakery in Animal Kingdom’s Africa that boasts a LOT of cupcake goodness.
So, do you remember a few months ago, when we talked about some cupcake shake-ups at Kusafiri? To refresh your memory, a new (at that time) cupcake had joined the line-up: the Lion Cub Cupcake, featuring none other than Simba himself with a mane made of frosting.
At the same time, though, we found out that two other stars in the Disney cupcake realm had received a bit of a makeover, which left us slightly underwhelmed (the Zebra Cupcake and the White Chocolate Elephant Cupcake).
Well, there have been some more changes in Kusafiri’s cupcake world! First and foremost, with many thanks to DFB reader Cate C., we have a picture of the new Tree of Life Cupcake available now! Looks like this one’s for the chocolate lovers out there 🙂 .
Tree of Life Cupcake
Cate shared that while this one was good, she preferred the passion fruit Simba cupcake overall. (Here’s our shot of that cutie, as a reminder 🙂 ).
Lion Cub cupcake
But wait — there’s more news to share… take a look at [Read more…]
UPDATE: Please note that the Flame Tree Barbecue reopening — originally scheduled for late April — is now anticipated for early July. The text below has been updated accordingly. With the exception of Beastly Kiosk, which has switched back to its own menu, alternate food locations are still in operation. Flame Tree Barbecue
is a definite fan favorite among Counter Service options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The name gives you a pretty good idea of the main attraction here. From ribs to pulled pork, barbecue is the headliner. Typically, you can also find Fruit Plates and some downright fantastic onion rings, among other items. And Flame Tree Barbecue has also become home to Jumbo Turkey Legs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The yummy eats, decent variety, and gorgeous outdoor seating areas make Flame Tree Barbecue a popular dining location. But for the upcoming months (re-opening is anticipated for early July), this well-loved restaurant is undergoing a refurbishment.
Flame Tree Barbecue closed for refurbishment
Planning a visit to Animal Kingdom during this time frame? You may be glad to know that you can still find several Flame Tree eats around the park. And we’re here to tell you where to find them… Here we go!
Discovery Island’s Beastly Kiosk and the Gardens Kiosk — widely referred to as the “Allergy Kiosk” — are both carrying the same Flame Tree items: a 1/2 Slab of St. Louis Ribs, the Rib and Chicken Combo, and the 1/2 Chicken, as well as the Baked Drumstick Kids’ Meal. (More on where you can now find the allergy-friendly kiosk later in the post!)
Gardens Kiosk temporarily serving Flame Tree items
Beastly Kiosk outside of Asia gates from Discovery Island
Area shot around Beastly Kiosk (left)
Temporary Menu for Beastly and Gardens Kiosks
Barbecued Chicken and Ribs at Flame Tree Barbecue
The Beastly and Gardens Kiosks are a natural fit for the redistribution of these items, thanks to their close proximity to Flame Tree. In fact, for now you can still carry your items to the Flame Tree Barbecue seating area from these locations.
Flame Tree Barbecue seating
Dinoland U.S.A.’s Trilo-Bites is where you can now find the Jumbo Turkey Leg and a Barbecue Chicken Salad. This is a homecoming of sorts for [Read more…]
Today, we’re stopping by Isle of Java at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a quick caffeine jolt!
You’ll find this little kiosk once you meander through the Discovery Island Oasis exhibits in the middle of the park. It’s stationed just outside of Disney Outfitters.
Isle of Java
A peek at the menu here actually turns up some really interesting options! You can, for instance, have an Island Cappuccino, which features white chocolate — and Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum! Note to self: remember this. 🙂
But the real news here are some of the pastry options on the menu — especially the Cotton Top Tamarin Cupcake!
Menu -- Click to Enlarge
This is one of my fa-vor-ite cupcakes in Animal Kingdom (next to the Elephant cupcake, of course)!
Cotton Top Tamarin Cupcake
They also had a few other goodies, like freshly baked cookies and the Turtle Brownie!
Pastries
Turtle Brownie at Disney's Animal Kingdom
But plain and simple, I was hot and needed a little jolt of java. So I went with [Read more…]
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