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Is This Year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Made for Gluten-Friendly Diets?

The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be starting in just a few days!

The Food & Wine Festival Will be Starting Soon!

Recently, Disney shared the full menus for all of the food booths, including the new booths that will be joining the Festival this year. There are some fan-favorite returning items and a whole bunch of new treats to try this year. As we reviewed the menus though we noticed one type of guest (or one type of diet that guests may have we should say) that this Festival seems to be VERY friendly toward.

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How One Magical Moment in Disney World Totally Changed a Guest’s Life

By Kelly Oliveros 1 Comment

We all deal with our own struggles — big and small.

Cinderella Castle

From fears and anxieties to allergies and disabilities — visible or invisible, everyone has their own challenges to face. And if you or a family member of yours are facing some of these struggles right now, you might think that a Disney trip is completely out of the question or will be ridiculously complicated to arrange. But, one guest’s experience in the parks shows that might not be the case. Instead, Disney could be just the place to experience something completely new. You could be inspired to take on those challenges like never before.

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Plant-Based Mickey-Shaped Chicken Nuggets Are Coming To A Store Near You SOON!

By Savannah Sanders 1 Comment

In recent years, Disney has been adding more diet-friendly items to their menus all throughout Walt Disney World. Disney has also made plant-based items extra easy to find with a little green leaf icon on their menus!

Plant-Based Cuisine Guide

But now we’re learning that Disney has plans to offer even MORE plant-based options for us to enjoy at home!

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DFB Disney Dining Tips: How to Eat Keto at Walt Disney World

By AJ and the DFB Team 13 Comments

The diversity of visitors to Walt Disney World knows no bounds — and with those diverse visitors comes an infinite number of dietary preferences and requirements. We hear from loads of readers with different food needs, and we hear you loud and clear! And with 2019 beginning, we know a lot of you are looking to the popular keto diet to help keep your New Year’s Resolutions!

You CAN eat Keto at Disney World!

So we’re here with tips and recommendations for a ketogenic diet (commonly called keto).

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The Year in Review: Top 10 Disney Food News Items of 2014!

By AJ 9 Comments

We are standing on the cusp of a brand New Year, and we can’t wait to see what 2015 holds in store for us — and Disney!

But we can’t wave goodbye to the old year without looking back on some of the biggest food news that happened throughout Disney Parks.

Most of this year’s big news happened at Walt Disney World, but we have a few memorable moments to share with you from Disneyland as well as other Disney Parks around the globe.

Today, we bring you a look back at 2014’s Biggest Disney Food News Stories! We have a LOT to cover — let’s get started!

First up, a little something I like to call…

The Beginning of Finally Doing Something with Pleasure Island

It’s the story we feel like we’ve been watching for years — what’s happening at Downtown Disney Orlando’s now defunct Pleasure Island??

Well, 2014 finally saw some solid progress, and the Disney Springs story seems to be coming to life.

An Artist’s Rendering of Disney Springs

Lots of changes have made a trip to Downtown Disney a challenge in the last couple of years. But as the year draws to a close, the parking garages are open, and we are seeing some of the plans take shape!

2014 kicked off with a surprise restaurant opening of sorts — the House of Blues added a new counter service offering, The Smokehouse. We say surprise because we told you about the restaurant for the first time just days before the walls came down and the doors opened for business!

The Smokehouse at The House of Blues

The Smokehouse is strictly a walk-up window venue. But the covered outdoor seating is pleasant, and you can often take in live music as you enjoy barbecue favorites, like their Beef Brisket Sandwich, St. Louis Ribs, or Smoked Turkey Legs.

Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich with House-made Cole Slaw from The Smokehouse

But it wasn’t all good news for Downtown Disney this year. Guests at T-Rex Cafe last Spring were in for some decidedly unpleasant dinner excitement, as one of the restaurant’s humongous fish tanks sprang a leak during dinner service!

However, no one was injured and all of the fish were reportedly rescued. We’re glad that all turned out happily in the situation, but we’ll never look at those huge fish tanks quite the same way again!

Also in the Spring, we said hello to a spot that’s quickly become one of our most favorite spots to shop in all of Walt Disney World — the Marketplace Co-op!

Disney Centerpiece

We have found some totally awesome stuff in the store’s Disney Centerpiece Section, including dishes, glasses, and other tableware that celebrate all of our Disney cult favorites. Whether you’re a Dole Whip fan or love memorabilia celebrating Tomorrowland, chances are you’ll find something that you’ve just gotta have!

Orange Bird Section

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News! Closing Date Announced for Pollo Campero and Babycakes NYC at Disney World’s Downtown Disney

By Brooke 70 Comments

News on the Disney Springs front!

The mega food outlet occupied by Pollo Campero, Bodie’s All-American, and Babycakes NYC has an official closing date now. The Downtown Disney Marketplace spot will shutter its doors on Wednesday, March 19.

Pollo Campero at Downtown Disney Orlando

The combo restaurant will close to make way for the continued re-imagining of the Downtown Disney area as it morphs into Disney Springs.

Speculation has abounded regarding what businesses and restaurants will survive and make it through to Disney Springs. Already we have seen the rollout of four food trucks — portending the closure of some restaurants while capitalizing on a hot trend at the same time.

Fantasy Fare Food Truck

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Disney World’s Kouzzina Now Offering Prix Fixe Menu

By Kim LaPaglia 10 Comments

At Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, Kouzzina by Cat Cora is now offering a Prix Fixe Menu.

Learn About:Kouzzina

Boardwalk Restaurants
Disney World Restaurants

This five course dinner includes some of Kouzzina’s chefs’ favorites and specialties.

Note that beverages are an additional cost unless you are paying with the Disney Dining Plan (non-alcoholic beverage included).

It’s important to know that substitutions will not be offered, so guests with special dietary concerns should opt for the regular menu.

Mezze Pikilia
Goat Cheese Sto Fourno
Lamb Soutzoukakia
Sautéed Shrimp
Spiced Hummus

Greek Hummus and Spreads at Kouzzina

Soupa kai Salata
White Truffle Avgolemono
Horiatiki Salata
Dolmades

Palate Refresher

Duo of Signature Piata
Fisherman’s Stew
Slow Braised Short Ribs
Smoked Feta Mashed
Seasonal Vegetables

Kouzzina Short Ribs

Glyka Pikilia
Mini Budino, Sour Cherry Spoon Sweet
Walnut-Pistachio Baklava
Duo of Pagota

If you are dining a la carte and wish to try one of the above dishes, these items will also available individually. Guests in your party may choose from the a la carte or prix fixe menu and not all guests have to choose from the same menu.

The Prix Fixe menu is now available for $69.00 per person or one table-service credit per person for Disney Dining Plan guests.

In addition, the standard Disney Dining Plan will accrue a surcharge of $18.53 and guests with the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan will pay a surcharge of $4.54. Discounts will apply, and an automatic gratuity will only be added for parties of six or more guests.

While Advance Dining Reservations are suggested, they are not necessary in order to order from the prix fixe menu.

What’s your favorite dish at Kouzzina? Will you order the Prix Fixe menu on your next visit?

Disney Food Post Round-Up: August 4, 2013

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It’s been a SUPER busy week for Disney Food news!! 🙂

Look for Scottish Salmon at the Scotland Booth!

With the release of 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival menus, we’ve seen a lot of new dishes that we can’t wait to sample.

Of course, the new Disney World Fall Free Dining offer was terrific news for many of our readers who were able to save valuable vacation dollars on their Walt Disney World packages.

Let’s check out what else is happening in the “World” of Disney dining!

Disney Food News

We’ve got lots of news to catch up on!

Disney World Free Dining has been extended for dates in October, November, and December 2013!
The Walt Disney World 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus have been officially announced! Plus, check out more news and details about Walt Disney World’s 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
There will be changes to the Tables in Wonderland dining discount program in 2014!
Check out the news on the possible new Rapid Fill Refillable Mug program that’s rumored to be rolled out at Walt Disney World Resorts in the very near future.
The Gardens kiosk catering to guests with special diets debuts at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom today!
The Flying Fish Cafe at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has announced a series of wine dinners to take place during Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. Includes a dinner with John Lasseter!
Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern is serving their very own version of a favorite Disney classic frozen drink — the Liberty Swirl Slush!
The new Peppermills at Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel have a story!

Of course, there’s more! 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 Casey’s Corner Artist Autograph Session with Miniaturist Robert Olszewski, Wine Dinners at Citricos, New Year’s Eve at Monsieur Paul, and more.

DFB Reader Finds

If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!

Facebook friend Lauren shares “Sci-Fi Dine In Theater– always a favorite with my boyfriend and me! Nothing beats the super fun, retro atmosphere… I adore it!”

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater!

And check out this picture of the 24 Layer Chocolate Cake at Disneyland’s Steakhouse 55! Facebook Friend Lynda shares “OH YES I DID and it was AWESOME!!!!”

24 Layer Chocolate Cake!

Thanks for sharing your Disney food memories!

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On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix

finds a mod Donald Duck coffee mug. Perfect for your morning caffeine fix!

Donald Duck Mug!

Eating Around WDW heads to the Lava Lounge!

Walt Disney World for Grownups sips a Lapu Lapu at Disney’s Polynesian resort.

Main St Gazette stops by Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe to taste-test the Steak and Pork Platter.

Running at Disney enjoys the Cobb Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby!

Babble shares Club 33 photos and tips from our own Dining in Disneyland columnist, Heather Sievers!

Disney Cruise Line Blog shares a snack idea using Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars and Cookies. Try it on your next Disney cruise!