food IS a theme park
One week ago today, the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts kicked off in Disney World! This third annual celebration of the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts provides artistic tastes, sounds, and sights to guests throughout the park.
2019 Festival of the Arts Passport
And today we’re sharing some very special sights around World Showcase, where artists have painted beloved Disney characters in various country Pavilions! [Read more…]
If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder who has some fun time to spare this weekend, then you may want to consider attending the next V.I.Passholder Pop-Up Event in Disney Springs.
World of Disney
On Saturday, January 26th from 9:00 – 10:00 AM, local Disney artists Mike Posluszny and Dave Keefer will be at this Annual Passholder-exclusive event held at the World of Disney Store. This will be part of the introduction of the Disney Parks Artists Series, and the collection will feature four new Mickey Mouse T-shirts designed by local Disney artists: Darren Wilson, Dave Keefer, Mike Posluszny, and Casey Jones. [Read more…]
If you are visiting Magic Kingdom today, you are in for a treat! In fact, even if you aren’t visiting on this very day, you can still look forward to the return of the Maleficent Dragon Float to the Festival of Fantasy Parade which happens to kick off today!
Maleficent Dragon Float
BUT, there is another treat that more immediate Magic Kingdom guests can look forward to. Storybook Treats in Fantasyland is bringing back the Maleficent Cone for a limited time (while supplies last) to celebrate the dragon’s return to the parade! [Read more…]
It’s an unforgettable moment when the Maleficent dragon float breathes fire during Disney World’s Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom.
Maleficent Dragon Float
However, it’s a moment that many guests have missed over the past several months, as the float was removed from the parade in May of 2018 after an unfortunate incident when the float caught fire during the parade. (No Cast Members or guests were harmed during the incident.)
But as of TODAY Maleficent will make her return to the Festival of Fantasy Parade! According to Disney, “While she still has her same Steampunk style and signature wicked smile, the Maleficent dragon will be sporting a refreshed look, enhanced with new safety features designed to keep her in check.” [Read more…]
in Disney California Adventure Park wants to help you Get Your Ears On with two variations of funnel cake fries. But before you dig in, be sure you’ve got a couple of friends to help you munch on these! You’ll see why!
Get Your Ears On Funnel Cake Fries
The first funnel cake fries option is for the chocolate lovers — and we mean loooovers. [Read more…]
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World offers lots of great dining, and the hotel’s luxurious restaurant Ravello is bringing back a celebration of modern Italian cuisine with a white truffle dinner and a prix-fixe menu for a limited time!
Open kitchen at Ravello
The popular Italian Festival consists a five-course white truffle dinner and a prix-fixe menu packed with Italian favorites! The restaurant’s executive chef Fabrizio Schenardi brings expertise from his home — Torino, Italy — and partners with the Region of Piedmont in Italy and the Italian Food Style Education to raise the standard of Italian dining in central Florida.
If you’re thinking about book the 2019 Free Dining Offer for travel dates this summer, your time is almost UP! The booking date for Free Dining closes on February 10!
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
Remember – the Disney World Free Dining offer is available to guests ARRIVING most nights from July 5-September 30, 2019. [Read more…]
It’s time to Get Your Ears On at Jolly Holiday Bakery and Cafe on Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A., where they always slay the celebration treats game! Our Disneyland correspondent Heather (cheerio, @DiningInDisney!) found sweet and savory offerings that look (and taste) awesome!
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Sign
First up: the savory! The Mickey Sipper (get him while you can on both coasts!) looks pretty stoked to be enjoying this Specialty Toasted Cheese Sandwich! [Read more…]
White Water Snacks
is the quick service spot at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. It’s designed to reflect the spirit and style of camping, and after a brief refurbishment that began in September, we’re happy to report that White Water Snacks has reopened! Here’s a look at the refreshed space and the grub we can’t wait to try!
Whitewater Snacks has reopened!
Our Disneyland correspondent Heather (follow her adventures @DiningInDisney) took a stroll through White Water Snacks to grab a treat from the Get Your Ears On celebration (we’ll take a second look at that in a bit!). [Read more…]
Disneyland Resort
is partying with Minnie and Mickey Mouse for the Get Your Ears On celebration, and as part of the festivities, a few special limited time treats have been created for Valentine’s Day! Enter Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, where Valentine’s Day means a Donut Sundae!
Donut Sundae at Gibson Girl
We’ve seen donut sundaes before — most notably at Walt Disney World’s Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. [Read more…]
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