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REVIEW: You’ll Have to Be FAST to Really Enjoy Disney World’s Latest Refreshing Treat

There’s just no denying that the temperature in Disney World during the summer can sometimes be pretty miserable thanks to that Florida sun!

A sunny day in Animal Kingdom

Luckily, you’ll find plenty of cold and icy treats most places in Disney. From ice cream and frozen drinks to a nice cold glass of water, you can find lots of things to cool you down and get you nice and refreshed. One popular icy treat in Disney World is kakigori, typically found at Kabuki Cafe in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. We recently spotted it outside of EPCOT though, and we couldn’t wait to see what it was like!

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12 of the Best Disney World Snacks for Gluten-Free Eaters

By Robin Burks 7 Comments

Here at DFB, we understand that some of our readers are on special diets and can’t always eat the things we eat at Disney World.

Orange and Raspberry Dole Whip Swirl!

But we want to help you in choosing some of the best food that you CAN eat, so we’re putting together some lists to help you choose.

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Don’t Leave EPCOT Until You’ve Done THIS!

By Robin Burks 2 Comments

Whether you’re a first-timer at EPCOT or you’ve been dozens of times, there are still some things there that a lot of people seem to miss out on!

What a Beautiful View!

Sure, you’ll want to ride Frozen Ever After and Soarin’ and see all the World Showcase pavilions! But there’s SO MUCH MORE to do at EPCOT, including a lot of unique and fun things you might not even know about. Are you sleeping on some of the best gems in EPCOT?!

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5 Hidden EPCOT Treats You Didn’t Know About Until Now!

By Kylie Selvage 2 Comments

We’re no strangers to eating our way around the “world” here at DFB! (The World Showcase, that is!) From checking out all the latest festival foods to keeping an eye on new and exciting snacks — we’ve got you covered on anything and everything EPCOT!

EPCOT snacks just hit different

But, we can’t help but shed a little tear every now and then (😢) when we think about all the tasty and unique bites people are missing out on during their globetrotting adventures! We get it, the World Showcase is FULL of hidden-away treasures — and it can be so easy to miss a few along the way — which is why we made this list of five treats you should DEFINITELY keep on your radar during your next visit!

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DFB Video: EVEN MORE Disney Snacks!

By AJ and the DFB Team 2 Comments

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and since Disney World is synonymous with SNACKING for us here at the DFB, we’ve got EVEN MORE Disney Snacks for you to check out to start your week off right!

No Way Jose at Beaches and Cream

Yes, we’ve covered Disney Snacks on our DFB YouTube Channel before. But there are SO MANY snacks to take in that we can’t possibly cover them all in just a video or two! So you should check out our newest installment and see if your favorite snack made our latest list! (And I’ll give you just one spoiler: the No Way Jose has landed on this one!) [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: June 18, 2017

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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! We hope you’re enjoying a wonderful and relaxing weekend with the family! Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and check out the latest in Disney food news…

Giant sundaes at Taste Track!

We’re celebrating Dad’s Day with a huge sale at the DFB Store! Shop today and get 30% off EVERY DFB Guide in the store! Use code DadsDay at checkout!

The 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts in August this year and you can check out all the details here and pre-order our DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival here (and get the 2016 guide FREE!).

And if you want even MORE food news, we also have news on the updated menus for the 2017 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

Disney Food News

Mobile Order is coming to five quick service restaurants at the Magic Kingdom!
Will alcohol be included in the 2018 Disney Dining Plan? It’s possible!
Check out our food hack for a Mickey Ear Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich.
We stopped by Kaki Gori for some cool treats in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion.
A new Frozen Ever After Sparkling Dessert Party is coming to Epcot.
Disney’s Dolphin Hotel is getting a new lobby bar and quick service restaurant!
Taste Track in Epcot is now serving giant Ice Cream Sundaes!
The Gone Mad Party with Fireworks Viewing has returned to Disney’s Grand Floridian.
We reviewed all the new Summer of Heroes eats and drinks at Disney California Adventure.
The Halloween and Christmas fireworks dessert parties are open for booking!
We reviewed Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Cafe at Disney Springs.
Check out this recipe for The Chew’s Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
We reviewed the sweets at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland.
New DFB YouTube videos have all the details on the Ultimate Funnel Cakes in Disneyland and Disney World, New Menu Items at Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner,

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.

New DFB Video!

Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got great content going up twice a week showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re talking about the new menu items at Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Check it out below — and subscribe here!

Deal of the Week: Save on The 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book Second Edition!

Do you have your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2017 Second Edition?

To celebrate this milestone — the first time we’ve shared a second edition — and to say thank you to all of our loyal DFB readers – you can order the Second Edition for 20% OFF your purchase with code SAVE2017!

Why a Second Edition, You Ask?

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Review: Kaki Gori Treats at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase

By AJ 6 Comments

Let’s be real: the temperatures in central Florida can be downright stultifying. But thankfully, Disney has provided many, many, many options for ice cold refreshment. And if you’re in the World Showcase at Epcot, tons of these awesome options are just a short walk away.

One of our favorites is located in the Japan Pavilion. Die-hards know it well — it’s Kaki Gori, and it’s a winner! Kabuki Cafe itself is super cool, featuring architectural details in keeping with its pavilion. You’ll find clay tile shingles on the roof, and paper lanterns hanging from the eaves.

Japan’s Kaki Gori Stand

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Review: Snacks at Epcot’s Kabuki Cafe

By AJ 11 Comments

Ya know those times when you’re just strolling through Epcot and you really need some Miso soup…like, stat?

No?

Well, if you did, this would be the place for you, my friend.

Epcot's Kabuki Cafe

Epcot’s Kabuki Cafe is a quick service kiosk offering varied menu items, from sweet to savory. Located in the Japan pavilion, it replaced the wildly popular Kaki-Gori Stand when it opened. But Kaki-Gori fans can be assured that the sweet, chilly treat is still available here.

The menu varies based on the season — when it’s busy in Walt Disney World, you’ll find a larger variety of savory food offerings. Otherwise, there are just a few items to choose from…

Menu - Click to Enlarge

As you probably know, I love Kaki-Gori, the shave-ice-and-fruit-syrup treat that resembles a sno-cone…without the cone part.

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Disney Food Tips: Everything You Need to Know About Disney Snacks

By AJ 32 Comments

We all know how important snacks have become in Disney World and Disneyland.

With some serious innovation on Disney’s part, snacks are no longer just a between meal throwaway, but something that inspires full-blown planning sessions! The day of snacks has dawned in Disney parks!

A lot of this is due to folks wanting to get the best value for their snack credits on the Disney Dining Plan in Walt Disney World. But the newly available variety of snacks also means that it’s much easier to piece together a less expensive mini-meal than it ever has been before.

Note that in mid-2015, Disney updated the definition for a “snack” on the Disney Dining Plan. It now includes many more items, like cups of soup, plain caramel apples, two scoops or less of hand-scooped ice cream (yep, sundaes too!), any menu item listed as a side, and any single-serving, non-alcoholic beverages.

We’ve put together a lot of info about Disney snacks over the past few years, and with so many trips coming up for our readers it’s time to share them all in one place.

Hope this is helpful, and don’t forget to share your best Disney snack tips with us in the comments. I’d appreciate hearing and sharing what you’ve learned!

A classic Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar!

Best Disney Dining Plan Snack Values

When using the Disney Dining Plan, it’s important to make the most of your snack credits.

Don’t waste a credit on an inexpensive and/or less-than-stellar treat; indulge in a snack that will be memorable!

Here are our favorite ways to use a snack credit. One of our favorite tips: if you’re lucky enough to be visiting Epcot during the Epcot Food & Wine Festival, use those snack credits for trying international, tapas-sized dishes.

Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Best Chocolate-Covered Disney Snacks

If you enjoy a snack even more once it’s dunked in chocolatey goodness, we suggest trying any of our Top 5 Chocolate Covered Snacks.

From a caramel delight at Karamell-Küche, to the iconic Mickey Ice Cream Bar, chocaholics can make the most of their snack credits (or vacation dollars) with these decadent treats.

Chocolate-Covered Sea Salt Caramel at Karamell Kuche in Epcot

Top 5 Disney Take-Home Snacks

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Favorite Ice Cold Snacks at Disney Parks

By AJ 28 Comments

Recently we polled our Disney Food Blog Facebook Page for their answer to this question: “What are your favorite icy cold snacks and treats in Disney parks?”

Among the many awesome answers, the three chilling treats mentioned the most by our Facebook Friends were Dole Whips, Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars, and Kaki Gori shaved ice!

Dole Whips

UPDATE: Dole Whip is no longer being served at Captain Cook’s, is no longer self-serve, and is no longer available 24 hours a day. You’ll now find Dole Whip at the Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village in addition to Aloha Isle at the Magic Kingdom. You can also find Dole Whip available intermittently at Animal Kingdom’s Tamu Tamu Refreshments, and at Epcot during some special events. On the upside, you can also get a Dole Whip Float at Pineapple Lanai!

We heard your your 34 shout-outs (!!!) to the Dole Whip. Not surprisingly, this palate-pleasing treat was the clear winner!

Disneyland Dole Whip Float

The Dole Whip’s popularity may be partly due to the many versions offered. First, there’s Dole Whip soft-serve in vanilla, pineapple and orange. Guests can further customize their dish by ordering a swirl. Or opt for the [Read more…]

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REVIEW: You’ll Have to Be FAST to Really Enjoy Disney World’s Latest Refreshing Treat

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5 Hidden EPCOT Treats You Didn’t Know About Until Now!

DFB Video: EVEN MORE Disney Snacks!

Review: Kaki Gori Treats at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase

Review: Snacks at Epcot’s Kabuki Cafe