food IS a theme park
Every day, the opening of Jaleo in Disney Springs gets closer! The upcoming — and highly anticipated — restaurant by Chef José Andrés is no longer hidden behind construction walls.
Jaleo
In fact, the location (you can read about its interesting and unique design here) is now only blocked by planters. [Read more…]
This year brings so many new experiences to the Disney Parks on both coasts, and you can bet we’ve been sniffing out as many details as we can find on the BRAND NEW dining that will be arriving at Disneyland and Walt Disney World!
Topolino Terrace ©Disney
Mid-December is the grand unveiling of Disney’s Riviera Resort — and its exciting new dining! Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera is poised to become a must-get Advance Dining Reservation because Topolino’s will be roof-top dining with sweeping views of Walt Disney World! Expect views of fireworks shows at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! (Remember that Epcot is getting some new nighttime entertainment in the second half of 2019, so guests will enjoy a brand new view of a brand new show!)
Riviera Pool ©Disney
In addition to views, Topolino’s will feature flavors of the Riviera with signature dining for dinner and a prix fixe character meal for breakfast! [Read more…]
We are so excited for Jaleo by Chef José Andrés to open in Disney Springs!
Jaleo Construction in Disney Springs
And though we don’t know an opening date, we do have some insight into the opening month for Jaleo, according to the website joseandres.com. [Read more…]
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!
It’s time for another festival to start! Check out all the details on the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts, which started January 18 and runs through February 25, including FULL menus and lots of food photos! Be sure to check out our Best of the Fest!
Disneyland’s Lunar New Year is in full swing! Check out ALL the food photos from every booth here!
And we’re starting to see those Disney World Skyliner cables being tested with REAL gondolas! You can also see a video of these in progress here on our instagram channel!
Plus…where to find THESE pineapple upside-down pancakes!
Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Disney Springs is the place to be right now! There are brand new menus, menu updates, sweet mini additions, new merchandise, a new store, sweets for your sweetheart, and even Easter treats!!
Welcome to Disney Springs The Art Corner!
There’s a brand new, fun, and interactive store in Disney Springs as well as a ton of other changes! See everything we found this week!
Construction continues in earnest in Disney Springs’ West Side
, where we’re eagerly awaiting the completion of the NBA Experience and Jaleo — with its quick service appendage Pepe. There’s been a lot of progress on both — including glorious copper-colored roofing at Jaleo!
Jaleo Construction
How amazing is this roof design? The color seems to mimic Spanish roof tiles (concept art seemed to indicate a much more yellow/gold roof, so we’ll keep an eye on this), while the layers create visual interest.
Jaleo Construction
Large lettering will spell J-A-L-E-O on windows spanning the entire building, and those seem to be up and completed! [Read more…]
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!
It’s time for another festival to start! Check out all the details on the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts, which started January 18 and runs through February 25, including FULL menus and lots of food photos! Be sure to check out our Best of the Fest!
Disneyland’s Lunar New Year is in full swing! Check out ALL the food photos from every booth here!
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Mickey Birthday Souvenir Sipper
When ThinkFoodGroup recently shared new concept art for Jaleo by Chef José Andrés coming to Disney Springs, it was also revealed that a Quick Service option would be serving Spanish street food-inspired sandwiches and salads on the main promenade of Disney Springs when it opens this winter.
©José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup
And now ThinkFoodGroup has revealed that the grab-and-go location will be Pepe by José Andrés! This will be the first Pepe location outside of the Chef’s popular food truck. The Disney Springs location, however, will be located in a front corner of the Jaleo building. [Read more…]
Recently we shared new concept art for Jaleo by Chef José Andrés which will open this winter in Disney Springs. And on a stroll through Disney Springs, we checked the latest progress at the upcoming restaurant in person, which includes the Jaleo sign well in place!
Jaleo sign in Disney Springs
If you’d like to learn more about the ideas behind the design of the Jaleo location in Disney Springs — which will be without solid walls, making it completely open to the outside and offer lake views — just click here! [Read more…]
We are eagerly awaiting the opening this winter season of Jaleo by Chef José Andrés in Disney Springs! To further whet our appetites, today José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, in collaboration with renowned Spanish design firm Capella Garcia Arquitectura, has provided new artwork for the 22 thousand square foot restaurant which will serve the Chef’s authentic Spanish cuisine.
©José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup
They shared that “the architectural form of the building is inspired by an artichoke, a vegetable native to José’s homeland. The artichoke structure opens up, inviting guests to enter and experience the very best of Spanish cuisine.” Color choices will present citrus-inspired hues of orange and lemon, with wood and ceramic materials also setting the scene. [Read more…]
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