food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to Disney Springs, you’ll be presented with a WEALTH of dessert options.
Sprinkles Cupcakes
You could pick up some giant cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse or head over to Everglazed for some delicious doughnuts. But if you’re in the mood for a cupcake, you might want to hit up Sprinkles — especially because they have some special flavors in January!
Disney World desserts are one of our food passions.
Madame Leota Cupcake
Whether it’s a fruit-filled fancy treat or a classic cupcake, we’ll try pretty much anything in Disney World that has sugar in it! We’re always on the lookout for all the newest snacks in the parks, and this Hollywood Studios cupcake is one for the books!
New year, new you, new…cupcakes?
2022 Minnie Ears
Several spots in Disney World are starting fresh in 2022 with some new snacks and flavors. Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs has new cookies and cold brew with a banana theme, and Disney World is introducing several new snacks to continue the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Now, another popular treat spot is getting a few new desserts for the new year! [Read more…]
Disney World has fully embraced their EARidescent theme for the 50th Anniversary celebrations.
P&J’s Southern Takeout
There are EARidescent Minnie ears, decorations, and treats all over the parks. But today we found a Disney World treat that isn’t covered in blue, purple, and gold. Come with us to check out this rare beauty at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds.
Camping can be one of the most relaxing activities — being one with nature, hiking up trails, catching some beautiful sights… and, our personal favorite, roasting s’mores!
Downtown Disney Sprinkles
We’ve seen plenty of s’mores themed desserts around Disney property like the S’mores Brownie at Jolly Holiday and the Campfire Sundae at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. But, now Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney is joining in on the gooey chocolatey action with the S’more Cupcake!
It’s time for lunch at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!
The Grand Floridian dining scene is primarily defined by unique dining experiences such as Victoria and Albert’s (Disney World’s AAA Five-Diamond Restaurant) and Afternoon Tea as well as two signature restaurants (Citricos and Narcoossee’s) and character meals at 1900 Park Fare. It’s also home to one of my very favorite Disney meals in all of history: the Grand Floridian Burger at the resort’s more casual Table Service restaurant, the Grand Floridian Cafe (the name doesn’t convey the highlight of the dish: it’s the lobster-topped burger you may have heard about).
Even among all that, the Grand Floridian still remains a place where you can grab a quick Counter Service bite 24 hours a day thanks to to Gasparilla Island Grill.
Gasparilla Island Grill sign
The last time we paid a visit it had recently been through a refurbishment, changing from Gasparilla Grill and Games to its current name. While not much has changed in the way of atmosphere since that visit, the menu differs somewhat from its immediate post-refurb offerings, so we’re back to grab a quick bite (or three!) at Gasparilla Island Grill!
Gasaprilla Island Grill entrance
The general vibe at Gasparilla Island Grill is decidedly — and expectedly — Floridian! Creamy colors, pale greens, and lots of natural sunlight keep it airy, while the lush, darker greens and palms associated with the state of Florida are represented in the seating decor.
Gasparilla Island Grill indoor seating
Gasparilla Island Grill indoor seating
Second seating area
At the same time, the resort’s Victorian style is reflected in the light fixtures (check out those hidden Mickeys!), and by a small display of dish and glassware.
Lighting
Lighting
Dish display
Dish display
Though not known for tons of Disney detailing, the basic scene here is very pleasant in that it’s fresh, clean, and simple.
Perhaps the most unique feature to Gasparilla is the amount of high-backed booths lining the perimeter. They do allow for a certain feeling of privacy in what can be a bustling place, depending on the time of day.
Booth seating
Outdoor seating is also available; however, it wasn’t much in use on the day my friend and I visited, due to to some classic spring showers.
Outdoor seating on a rainy day
Once the rain lightened up, I stepped outside once more to [Read more…]
Disney’s Boardwalk Bakery is located seaside at the Boardwalk Inn, and while it’s small, there’s always a new and inviting treat beckoning to be bought and dissected for DFB readers!! 🙂
You’ll remember when we devoured the Cheesecake Brownie, of course; and the yummo Peanut Butter Cupcake was out of this world!
On my recent trip, though, I decided to sample something old AND something new! First up, a snack that I’ve been wanting to try for years and years, but have never gotten around to: The Mickey Face Cake (Amazing that when my main focus at Disney is food I still miss out on some of these, isn’t it? Just goes to show how much there is to try!!)
Mickey Face Cake
How can you not smile when you see that thing?? It’s a giant Mickey head for heaven’s sake — and it’s [Read more…]
Tucked into one of Disney World’s most iconic resort hotels — The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa — Gasparilla Grill is one of the only restaurants open 24 hours in Walt Disney World!
Gasparilla Grill is the the counter service location at the Grand Floridian and is sandwiched between the Grand Floridian Cafe and the Grand Floridian Kids’ Club.
It offers both hot and cold (grab-and-go) items as well as bakery items and soft-serve ice cream.
Gasparilla Entrance
Gasparilla Food Area
You’ll find plenty of seating inside and outside. Outdoor seating has a fantastic view of [Read more…]
Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge carries the atmosphere of America’s great National Park Lodges — places where tall trees, fresh earth, clear lakes, and campfires are the backdrop for incredible vacations and explorations. And some quintessential eats at places like this are, of course, S’mores!!
For those who aren’t sure what S’mores are, they’re a campfire dessert made by smooshing a roasted marshmallow with a piece of chocolate (Hershey’s is standard) between two graham crackers. Sounds pedestrian, but it really is a very rich and satisfying dessert! The name? Just imagine kids saying, “May I have s’more?” after getting their first taste!
Wilderness Lodge offers two versions of S’mores in its restaurants: the S’mores cupcake at Roaring Fork, and the S’mores cheesecake at Whispering Canyon Cafe!
Over at Roaring Fork, Wilderness Lodge has introduced one of the most well-done S’mores cupcakes I’ve ever seen.
Usually, S’mores cupcakes use fully formed marshmallows, but I love that this version tops off with melted, gooey, browned marshmallow on top!
S'mores Cupcake
You’ll also find a graham cracker-flavored cake underneath the marshmallow topping. But where’s the chocolate? Two places! Inside the cake are hidden a couple of pieces of [Read more…]
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