food IS a theme park
It’s time for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month in Disney World!
Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month
From September 15th through October 15th, Disney is celebrating with new and returning flavors that celebrate Hispanic and Latin American cultures and we’re trying as many of these limited-time offerings as we can! We stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try a unique new treat so come along with us to find out if we liked it!
Disney Springs is the place to BE when it comes to celebrations!
Amorette’s in Disney Springs
Not only are there tons of restaurants and shops to visit, but Disney Springs has special celebrations with exclusive food and experiences. This year, we’ve celebrated Black History Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Princess Week, and more, but now it’s time for Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month!
Can you believe that Mother’s Day is almost here?
We’re at Roaring Fork trying another cupcake!
Disney World has already started celebrating Mom with a TON of new snacks, including a cupcake that gave us fashion advice, a cupcake with a shoe on it, and an unfortunate Sweeter than Roses treat! And we’ve been trying them all!
Today is the very first day of the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Now through June 3, 2019, Epcot guests can enjoy gorgeous Disney-themed topiaries, specialty tours, extra family fun, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series, to name a few of the extra activities blooming all over the park in celebration of Spring.
But the main highlight for us are the Outdoor Kitchens — better known as Food Booths — serving enhanced food and beverage offerings with a focus on the fresh-from-the-garden flavors of Spring.
The 2019 Festival is underway!
An unprecedented 17 Outdoor Kitchens set the culinary scene this year — PLUS additional Festival offerings at various locations around the park. And our goal today is to bring you all of the items you CAN’T MISS when you visit the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival this year!
It’s the Best of the Fest for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! [Read more…]
We’re excited to bring you new menu items at an open-every-once-in-a-while favorite — Tomorrowland Terrace at Disney’s Magic Kingdom!
This counter-service restaurant is open seasonally during the busiest times, so you might not have eaten here; but we’re sure you’ve passed by it on your shortcut from Main Street to Tomorrowland!
We love this outdoor restaurant for its ample, covered seating and menu that can please any crowd. The menu has always been a mixture of hard-to-find counter-service dishes (like pasta!) and classic American items that will make even the pickiest eaters happy.
Sadly, the pasta is gone, but we’re happy to report that the new items keep the balance of ordinary and out of this world!
Entering Tomorrowland Terrace!
Since we don’t get to talk about Tomorrowland Terrace often, let’s explore the location a little more…
At long last, we finally made it to the Downtown Disney hotspot that is Bongos Cuban Cafe!
I’ll admit, I’d been putting off my visit to this restaurant. I hadn’t heard great reviews, and I wasn’t sure I’d like the food. But I’m SUCH a giant loser — what have I been waiting for?!?
I had a great time, I had awesome food…and it’s finally time to peek inside and find out what the Big Pineapple has to offer!
With architecture billed as “Old Havana” in style, this breezy, open restaurant certainly puts you in the mood for a tropical drink and a conga line. 😉 When we visited just before St. Patrick’s Day, Downtown Disney was alive with the excitement of a young, vibrant crowd, ready to get their dance on! The traditional Cuban dance music pouring out from the restaurant beckons you to come take a closer look and listen, and was perfect for a warm, breezy Florida evening.
Bongos Sign
Originally, our Advanced Dining Reservation was scheduled for much later than our 7:30 meet up time. When we checked in at the podium, though, we had no trouble getting a seat immediately. As a newcomer to Cuban food, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the fun setting hinted of some adventurous eating ahead!
One of THE most amazing features of Bongos is the wide open feel of the place. Seating is available both inside and outside, giving the restaurant an authentic Cuban or Miami vibe. After all, these are places where people “live outside,” and restaurants in these locations really reflect that.
To help with the heat, both inside and out, we noticed high ceilings and lots of ceiling fans. It really lends to the impression of cool, airy spaces.
Outdoor Atmosphere
The upstairs veranda also provides a pleasant view of surrounding hotels, the Characters in Flight balloon, and the lake beyond. VERY cool view, eh??
Upstairs Outdoor Seating
While the walls inside are painted to give an old world, weathered feel (and the stone no doubt lends to a sense of coolness on a sweltering Florida summer day), there are plenty of [Read more…]
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