food IS a theme park
We’ve eaten our way around the world (many times) at EPCOT, but thankfully calories don’t count at Disney (right?).
EPCOT
Well, if you’re like us and you’re still waiting for some of those closed restaurants in Disney World to reopen (so you can eat even MORE food), then you’ll be excited to hear that one quick-service spot in EPCOT was open this past weekend and should be available when you visit on the weekends.
Now that Universal Studios has reopened its doors and other theme parks are gearing up to reopen soon (including Disney World!), guests are gonna need a lift to get to Florida!
©Virgin Atlantic
And Virgin Atlantic has just announced they’ll be resuming international flights to Orlando along with several other U.S. destinations.
You know we are full of expert Disney tips, but even we make some odd choices when it comes to our Disney trips sometimes.
Magic Kingdom
This may not be what people would classically recommend, but trust us — we have our reasons! Would YOU make some of these crazy choices on your next Disney World trip? Or have we just lost our marbles? 😉
Over here in the States, we’ve been enjoying the fun of going back and watching some of our favorite old Disney movies and TV shows on Disney+ for a couple of months now, but our friends over in Europe still have to wait until next month before they can binge-watch the adventures of Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian.
Disney+
Before the service goes live in Europe, Disney is offering a special limited-time offer that can save some serious cha-ching!
World Showcase is a spot in Disney World where you can find some truly unique merchandise items. And with all the exciting changes coming to Epcot and the U.K. Pavilion in the coming years (including a Mary Poppins attraction!), we’ve been checking in frequently to see what the latest findings are!
UK Minnie Ears
If you’re looking for unique souvenirs, we highly recommend you check out the many countries’ gift shops! Case in point, while we were gushing over the newest United Kingdom-inspired Minnie ears, we couldn’t help but notice some other new apparel that could totally match those ears to make a full-on U.K. outfit!
OK, this is…adorable, tbh. We couldn’t be more excited to tell you guys about the new Fish and Chips merch we just spotted in Epcot! That’s right, dearies! We said FISH and CHIPS!!!
Rose & Crown Fish & Chips
We’ve eaten more fish and chips than we can count (and would ever admit to!) at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room!
A few weeks ago we shared some cool info for our U.K. readers: Primark’s newest location in Birmingham was set to get a Primark Cafe with Disney!
Primark Cafe with Disney
Many
thanks to DFB follower Andy Goulding (you can find him on Twitter @AndyGoulding!) and DFB pal Adam Hattan (find him on Instagram and YouTube!) for sharing these pics! [Read more…]
Primark is a a fashion retailer headquartered in the United Kingdom (the country, not the pavilion!), and the chain’s largest ever store will feature a Disney Cafe!
Will you find a Mickey Oreo Cupcake in the Disney Cafe?
No word yet on what a Disney cafe will look like within the new Birmingham Primark store, but don’t forget the previously-opened Disney Cafe in Harrods! It was super cute! You can check out the full Disney Harrods Cafe menu here!
Disney at Harrods
Mickey brownie and ice cream
Primark and Disney have worked together before, and Primark recently released collections featuring Dumbo and Alice in Wonderland.
We had a case of wanderlust this week, and instead of getting out the passport and packing, we just hopped over to spend the day in Epcot. Our journey started with some time spent in Future World, followed by a trip around the World Showcase. And boy, did we find a lot new eats and buys for you on this “trip”!
Epcot
Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room
is a favorite of many Walt Disney World guests — and it’s easy to see why.
The charm of this table service restaurant is apparent from the curb, as the facades of the United Kingdom in Epcot’s World Showcase blend from one architectural era to the next. And inside the doors? The charm continues.
But all the charm in the world doesn’t mean a thing if the food isn’t good — and here, it’s good. Almost across the board, we’ve enjoyed our visits to Rose & Crown, no matter whether we dined in the Dining Room or in the Rose & Crown Pub that’s adjacent to the restaurant proper.
On our last visit, we tried a Battered Bangers and Mash dish in the pub, but on this most recent visit, we were in the mood for the Dining Room — and those entrees!
Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room
Rose & Crown impresses from the jump, with the exteriors heavy and classic. We love the dark green window casings of the Rose & Crown Pub.
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