food IS a theme park
Have you tried Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs?
Peppermint Cheesecake Cookie Sandwich
This authentic, Florentine Gelato spot in Disney Springs serves up some seriously yummy treats! We’ve tried a Red Velvet Cannoli, a Red Velvet Cookie with Gelato, and a Cookies and Cream Gelato Waffle. They’re constantly thinking up new desserts for us to try, and we just spotted another cannoli flavor on their Instagram! [Read more…]
Halloween is almost here, ghouls and goblins!
This is Halloween!
We’ve been celebrating in Disney World since August, with Boo Bash After Hours events, spooky merchandise, and SO MUCH festive fall food. But, there are STILL more Halloween sweets to try! Come along with us as we check out a new treat at one of the Disney World hotels.
It’s another day at Disney World, and we’re trying a new snack during this busy time of year!
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Just this week alone, we’ve had several cakes, a St. Patrick’s Day cookie, an Irish Coffee, and some GIGANTIC donuts! But today, we found a treat that’s for all of you huge Nutella fans out there.
We’ve been reporting from EPCOT to share the ever-changing details regarding food, merchandise, and construction with you guys.Â
Spaceship Earth
And we’re back today to do just that. Fair warning: we spotted lots of new changes and additions, so get ready!!
A lot has changed at EPCOT since the park reopened last month! From plexiglass barriers being installed on some of the rides to Cast Members walking around with face mask reminder signs, some of the differences have been night and day!
World Showcase at EPCOT
Others have been less obvious though and you really have to look hard to find them! For instance, there’s been a slew of menu changes lately and today we spotted a pretty big switch-up at one of our favorite restaurants over at the World Showcase!
If you love that perfect blend of hazelnut and chocolate that makes up Nutella then there’s a day just for you! Tomorrow (Feb. 5) is National Nutella Day and the pastry chefs at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs have come up with the perfect, irresistible treats to honor the occasion.
Amorette’s Patisserie
These Nutella-themed treats are only available tomorrow, until supplies last, so let’s take a look at them!
Hey Guys! Remember when we told you all about the 20 Disney Snacks that you HAVE to try? Well, today we’re back with 20 more in our latest DFB Video!
Nutella and Fruit Waffle
Ah. Disney Snacks. There are some crazy amazing ones to choose from! From sweet to savory, with a couple that are both, we can’t get enough.
We are headed into The Land Pavilion in Walt Disney World’s Epcot today for one of our favorite character meals at Garden Grill Restaurant!
This spot may feel a little dated in a way…but we prefer to think of it as retro. 😉 Disney’s (Orlando’s!!) only rotating restaurant is still tops for the coolness factor of the, you know, rotation. I can remember going to this restaurant when I was a little kid — it was fancy-pants back then (with sculpted Mickey butter!), but the nostalgia factor is high here for Epcot babies. Add in some pretty delicious food, and you’re doing even better. AND then — characters! Even Mickey! So it’s probably sort of easy to see why we like it.
Recently, our Dining in Disneyland expert and friend of DFB Heather Sievers travelled to Walt Disney World for a visit. Among their many culinary adventures, her family opted to visit Garden Grill Restaurant for breakfast one morning.
Let’s tag along and see how it went!
is located within The Land Pavilion in Epcot’s Future World West.
The Land Pavilion
This building is a serious multitasker. You’ll find three different attractions housed here: Soarin, Living with the Land, and The Circle of Life. All have different entrances, which are accessible as you travel down ramps circling either side of the round building’s perimeter. [Read more…]
Boy, oh boy… do we ever have a treat for you today!
Actually, make that TWO treats. Because when we saw a sign at Vivoli il Gelato for the new Creamsicle Float and Nutella Brownie Sundae, it was a no-brainer to to get them both.
Vivoli il Gelato celebrated its one year anniversary in The Landing of Disney Springs in June. Since its arrival last summer, we’ve gained so many new eateries all over Disney Springs that it’s been difficult to have a chance to revisit some of the additions that joined the scene waaaaay back in the day — as in, 2015 😉 . But there is still so much to discover about these relatively new spots that we’re excited to step back into Vivoli il Gelato — the second storefront for the family-run gelato shop based in Florence, Italy.
Here’s the shop (it can be hard to spot, so just head towards the higher profile landmark of The Boathouse, look across the street, and Voila!)…
Vivoli il Gelato
And here’s that sign we mentioned for the two new creations: The Nutella Brownie Sundae and the Creamsicle Float! [Read more…]
Bonjour! We are popping into Les Halles Boulangerie and Patisserie in Epcot’s France Pavilion today to take a closer look at a new-to-us pastry!
You may remember last year around Mardi Gras time when we shared with you the Beignets commemorating that time of year. They were really interesting — unlike what we normally think of as beignets. (You know, those fluffy fried pillows of deliciousness. Rectangular or Mickey-shaped — we’re good either way.)
But on a recent visit to Les Halles we were intrigued to read that the Beignets seemed to be different, since they were described as Chocolate Hazelnut-filled.
Wait. What?!
Yeah…that’s all it took to get us there.
The previous beignets at Les Halles were Bugnes Lyonnaise, diamond-shaped with a hole in the middle, and were rolled in granulated sugar. So when I was handed this treat, it was clear that we were dealing with something completely different.
Enjoying a Beignet in a Quiet Spot
We took the snack to my favorite secret hide-y place in the France Pavilion. (Nope, not tellin’ ya where…OK, behind the perfume shops. But don’t tell.) It’s a wonderfully quiet and shady spot — a perfect place to dig into Les Halles loot!
As you can see, it looks like a traditional filled doughnut. Actually, it reminded me a lot of the Berliner featured at the Germany Booth during last year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
Les Halles Beignet — Up Close
Time to cut into it! I went for it, expecting to see a snug little pocket of chocolate Hazelnut filling. But this is what greeted me on the cross section.
Beignet — Cross Section
Well, I knew there was filling in there. It was too heavy for there not to be! And so I [Read more…]
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