Category: Food

  • Chicken Guy! Has Officially Opened at Disney Springs

    Chicken Guy! Has Officially Opened at Disney Springs

    A brand-new eatery just hatch at Disney Springs last Friday! Chicken Guy! is a quick-service restaurant created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restauranteur Robert Earl.

    These two most recently collaborated on the new burger and sandwich menu at Planet Hollywood and came together once again to create an all-new concept that features one-of-a-kind all-natural fresh chicken tenders.

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    Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual chain dedicated to serving delicious, succulent chicken tenders paired with a wide variety of flavorful sauces meant to please all palates.

    The menu at Chicken Guy! will feature one-of-a-kind all-natural fresh chicken tenders, hand-pounded to maximize crunch and paired with a wide selection of delicious sauces. Brined in fresh lemon juice, pickle brine and buttermilk, and infused with fresh herbs, these tenders deliver on flavor and texture. The menu features the tenders—grilled or fried—in sandwiches, straight up on skewers, or in meal-sized salad bowls, and a wide array of sauces to enjoy with the chicken as well as tempting sides like Guy Fieri’s fries, crowd pleasing mac ‘n cheese, fried pickles and fresh slaw. If all of that isn’t enough to satisfy, Chicken Guy! has two delicious Flavortown Frozen Treats that will make anyone’s mouth water! Guests can end their meal on a sweet note with the Triple Double Ice Cream Treat, a large cup of deliciousness combining triple chocolate and double mint, that may cause a few cases of brain freeze or the Cinnamon Apple, a heaping cup vanilla soft serve ice cream smothered in Cinnamon Toast Crunch & Apple Jacks cereal, yum!

    “I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Guy—first with the launch of his sandwich and burger menu at Planet Hollywood. Since then, we have kept in touch, determined to work on more projects together,” said Planet Hollywood Founder and Chairman Robert Earl. “We have found the perfect venture with Chicken Guy!, certain to be a crowd-pleaser. I have personally tasted all the menu items and can’t wait to open at Disney Springs and across the country, because I know our guests will love what Guy has put on the menu.”

    Fieri, a chef, entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, has brought his signature blend of authentic-meets-surprising flavors to Chicken Guy!, once again creating crave-worthy blends of spices and seasonings that keep his fans coming back for more. In this new concept, Fieri has taken the always popular chicken tender, endowed

    it with a proprietary blend of flavors, and provided guests with a myriad of delicious sauce options resulting in endless combinations of flavors.

    “I’m stoked to be building Chicken Guy! with my friend, Robert Earl,” said Fieri. “It’s all about the real deal, all-natural chicken but lemme tell you, our sauce game is on point.”

    Opening this summer, Chicken Guy! Is located in the heart of Disney Springs. With a whimsical design that will delight guests as they place their orders, innovative packaging that will make carrying out and enjoying food on the go fun and easy—and, of course, seating will be available indoors and out. No detail has been overlooked in providing the best possible guest experience.

  • The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Is Coming To Disney Springs

    The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Is Coming To Disney Springs

    The award-winning 4R Restaurant Group will launch its newest concept in late August with the opening of its 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck located in the Marketplace at Disney Springs.

    The eatery will debut a variety of new signature dishes, including a Taco Cone and Burrito Bowl filled with choice of meats such as Brisket Barbacoa or Pork Sofrito.

    The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck will also offer standout vegetarian options like the Squash Blossom Burrito. Additionally, decadent desserts such as Dulce De Leche Churro Balls will be available.

    “It’s an honor to open the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck at Disney Springs in the company of so many talented chefs and award-winning restaurants,” said John Rivers, 4R Restaurant Group Founder and CEO. “Our first-ever daily 4R offering at Disney Springs will provide an opportunity for tourists to savor an authentic local brand. It will also give Floridians who know and love our food an all-new 4R experience and chance to enjoy dishes that are not currently available at any of our 4 Rivers Smokehouses.

    Inspired by his recent culinary adventures in Mexico City, Rivers has developed the food truck’s barbacoa-style menu. Dishes will feature signature 4 Rivers meats such as brisket and pulled pork, but prepared using traditional barbacoa techniques – methods with roots in the Caribbean and ultimately perfected in Mexico.

    The opening of this Mexican-inspired barbacoa eatery marks the first time a 4R location will be available to guests at Disney Springs. The 4R Cantina Barbacoa menu has been crafted with the same pride and passion that has earned 4 Rivers Smokehouses some of the culinary world’s highest accolades, including recently being named “America’s Best Barbecue Chain” by The Daily Meal.

    The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck at Disney Springs will be the only 4 Rivers location to offer service seven days a week – including Sunday. Following in the philanthropic footprints of the 4R “Barbecue Ministry,” all net proceeds from sales every Sunday will support The 4R Foundation, which in 2017 helped more than 950 local schools, churches and charitable organizations. All other 4 Rivers Smokehouse locations will remain closed on Sundays.

  • Check Out The New Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Check Out The New Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Hooray for Holly-FOOD! In addition to the yummy new eats at Woody’s Lunch Box at Toy Story Land, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has welcomed some other new menu items this summer at restaurants across the park. With new menus, vegan offerings, Star Wars-themed desserts, funnel cakes, and more, you’re definitely in for a tasty time.

    First up, if you’re craving anything Star Wars, this park is the place to go! There are plenty of ways to satisfy your hunger for the force here, like the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party!

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    This dessert party is an experience that you just CAN’T miss out on! With Star Wars-themed desserts, drinks, and charcuterie and cheeses, this is definitely the dessert party you’re looking for. The party begins at Launch Bay, where you’ll get to enjoy reserved seating and a buffet with sweets such as Blue Milk Panna Cotta with crispy pearls, chocolate Darth Vader-themed cupcakes with peanut butter icing, and Raspberry Mousse Domes just to name a few.

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    On the savory side, there are options such as cheese, charcuterie, roasted red pepper hummus, black bean dip with sriracha sauce, and smoked sea-salted flatbread. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available and for guests 21 and over, you can enjoy out-of-this-world beverages like the Lightspeed Margarita with tequila, blood orange, sour mix, and lime juice in addition to beer and wine selections. After enjoying the delicious selection of desserts and drinks, you’ll be escorted to an exclusive reserved viewing area where you can watch Disney Movie Magic and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. This sweet dining experience fills up fast, so be sure to make your reservations today!

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    Now if you just can’t get enough of those Star Wars desserts, you DEFINITELY need to get your hands on the BB9-E and Kylo Ren Cupcakes! Found at Backlot Express, the BB-9E Cupcake is a vanilla cupcake with caramel cheesecake buttercream and the Kylo Ren Cupcake is a chocolate cupcake with peanut butter buttercream.

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    And at various locations throughout the park, you can also get some pretty awesome novelties, LIKE THE AT-AT POPCORN BUCKET! This thing is seriously so cool by itself, but then you add popcorn to it and it’s even better! You can also find an ADORABLE BB-8 Sipper and a Darth Vader Stein – which both come with your choice of fountain beverage.

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    Speaking of sweets, have you tried the new Cookies and Cream Funnel Cake at Oasis Canteen? Not only is it tasty, it has mouse ears too! This classic funnel cake is topped with powdered sugar, crushed cookies and cream pieces, chocolate sauce, and your choice of vanilla or chocolate soft-serve. There’s also a yummy S’mores Brownie at Dockside Diner with fudge, graham cracker crumbs, and marshmallows.

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    Drive on down to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant to find a bunch of new menu items – like the Sci-Fi Appetizer Sampler with boneless buffalo tenders, shrimp and crab fondue, house-made tortilla chips, and fried dill pickles and served with blue cheese and horseradish. And if you like Shrimp and Crab Fondue, well you can also get it as a full-sized appetizer! This dish is a blend of shrimp, crab, and cheeses with roasted red peppers, fresh dill, and corn tortilla chips. Another new appetizer is the Sci-Fi Wedge Salad with crispy iceberg wedge, grape tomato, bacon, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, radish, balsamic glaze, and blue cheese dressing.

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    New entrees include Buffalo Chicken Salad, a Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich, Pan-Seared Shrimp or Chicken Pasta, Beef and Blue Burger, and Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps! These wraps comes with salt and pepper crispy-fried tofu, lettuce cups, water chestnuts, shredded carrots, spicy cucumber, Szechuan sauce, and soba noodle salad.

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    There’s also the Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter or the Drive-In BBQ Burger. The burger is a signature blend of beef with BBQ spice, house-made BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar, and crispy-fried jalapeño and onion straws served on a brioche bun. The Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter features smoked pulled pork, St. Louis-style ribs, grilled chicken, sausage, cheddar cornbread, southern coleslaw, and cowboy beans finished with a Coca-Cola barbecue sauce.

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    Next door at ABC Commissary, there’s a ton of new dinner entrées to choose from! Among these new items are the Shrimp Teriyaki Bowl (stir-fried Napa cabbage, snap peas, red peppers, carrots, onions, edamame, shitake mushrooms, and broccoli tossed in a house-made teriyaki sauce over brown rice) and the Southwest BBQ Burger (flame-broiled 1/3 lb angus burger topped with sweet BBQ pulled pork, bacon, bread and butter pickles, and cheddar cheese finished with garlic aïoli and crisp onion rings between Texas toast and served with signature southwestern steak fries dusted in chili-lime seasoning).

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    For a couple healthful options, available for both lunch and dinner, you’ll love the Mediterranean Salad with Chicken or the Vegan Burger. The salad comes with grilled chicken breast on a bed of fresh mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, and feta cheese tossed in a Mediterranean vinaigrette and served with hummus and flatbread. The Vegan Burger is topped with lettuce, tomato, sautéed peppers and onions in a balsamic glaze, vegan mayonnaise ketchup, and sriracha mustard and served on a brioche bun with french fries.

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    New desserts include a Chocolate Banana Cream Almond Crisp as well as the Toy Story Land Cupcake (which can also be found at The Trolley Car Café). Celebrating the grand opening of Toy Story Land this summer, this chocolate cupcake is topped with vanilla buttercream and a white chocolate piece.

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    So there you have it! If you’re planning a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, be sure to try out a few of these new eats.

  • Menus Revealed For Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

    Menus Revealed For Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

    Get ready to eat Foodies, because Disney has newly released menus for this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort this fall with 75 days of entertainment, events, and, of course, a veritable cornucopia of wonderful food and tasty beverages. The festival’s 23rd year runs from August 30 to November 12, 2018.

    Stands at the festival include Africa, Active Eats, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, The Chocolate Studio, Hawai’i, Islands of the Caribbean, Thailand and many more. Take a look below at all the yummy eats being served up this year!

    Active Eats

    Food:

    • Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’ Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions (KA)
    • Spice-crusted Verlasso Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar (GF)
    • NEW: Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: a mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR
    • Pineapple Coconut Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
    • L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
    • Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

    Africa

    Food:

    • Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap (GF)
    • Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (V)

    Beverages:

    • Cederberg Chenin Blanc
    • Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
    • Groot Constantia Pinotage
    • Wine Flight

    The Almond Orchard hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze

    Food:

    • NEW: Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers
    • Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins® Multi-seeds Crackers
    • Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel (KA) (V)

    Beverages:

    • Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne
    • Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne
    • Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Rosé Champagne

    Australia

    Food:

    • Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas (GF)
    • Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (GF)
    • Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (V)

    Beverages:

    • Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
    • Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
    • Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
    • Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale
    • Wine Flight

    Belgium

    Food:

    • Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
    • Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)
    • Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale (Flight)
    • St. Bernardus Witbier (Flight)
    • St. Bernardus Abt 12 (Flight)
    • Stella Artois Hard Cider
    • Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
    • Beer Flight

    Brazil

    Food:

    • NEW:Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-lime Sauce and Steamed Rice
    • Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (GF)
    • Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF) (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL

    Casa Valduga Brut Rosé

    Quinta do Crasto Duoro Red

    Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

    Brewer’s Collection

    Beverages:

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
    • Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
    • Beer Flight

    Canada

    Food:

    • Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
    • Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF)

    Beverages:

    • Moosehead Radler: Lager infused with Grapefruit, Grape and Lemon Juices, New Brunswick
    • Château Des Charmes Equuleus Red Blend, St. David’s Bench
    • Château Des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin® Cheese

    Food:

    • Braised Beef Stroganoff with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom and Boursin Garlic with Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (KA)
    • Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaron with Boursin Pepper Cheese
    • NEW: Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch (V)

    Beverages:

    • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Blueberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey
    • Domaine Saint André de Figuière Rosé, Côtes de Provence
    • Alta Vista Estate Malbec, Mendoza

    China

    Food:

    • NEW: Xi’an Pancake with Beef
    • NEW: Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw (KA)
    • Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce
    • Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles

    Beverages:

    • Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (Non-alcoholic)
    • Jasmine Draft Beer
    • Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
    • Kung Fu Punch: Vodka and Triple Sec
    • Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
    • Honeydew Bai Jiu Cocktail: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit and Honeydew Syrup

    The Chocolate Studio

    Food:

    • Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (GF) (KA)
    • Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Whipped Cream (V)

    Beverages:

    • Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
    • Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Croft 10 Year Tawny
    • Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka

    Coastal Eats

    Food:

    • Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-lemongrass Cream
    • Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
    • Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn, Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce

    Beverages:

    • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, Oregon
    • ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Oregon

    Craft Drafts

    Beverages:

    • Central 28 Beer Company Waff-Ale, DeBary, FL (Flight 1)
    • Bold City Brewing 1901 Roasted Red Ale, Jacksonville, FL (Flight 1)
    • Florida Beer Company Passport Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL (Flight 1)
    • First Magnitude Brewing Co. Lemongrass Saison, Gainesville, FL (Flight 2)
    • JDub’s Brewing Company Honeydew Melon Kölsch, Sarasota, FL (Flight 2)
    • Shipyard Brewing Company Monkey Fist IPA, Clearwater, FL (Flight 2)
    • Your choice of 2 distinctive Beer Flights

    Earth Eats

    Food:

    • NEW: The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Wild Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
    • NEW: The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (V)

    Beverages:

    • Health-Ade Kombucha Pink Lady Apple
    • Health-Ade Kombucha Pomegranate
    • Health-Ade Kombucha Beet-Lime
    • Kombucha Flight

    The Festival Center Wine Shop

    Food:

    • Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
    • La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino, CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano Vino Rosso Cheeses
    • Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette

    Beverages:

    • Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County (White Flight)
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley (White Flight)
    • Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley (White Flight)
    • Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (Pinot Noir Flight)
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Birdie” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills (Pinot Noir Fight)
    • Skywalker Vineyards Sommita Pinot Noir, Marin County (Pinot Noir Flight)
    • Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Sangiovese Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
    • Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
    • Fess Parker Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County (Red Flight)
    • Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
    • White Flight
    • Pinot Noir Flight
    • Red Flight

    Flavors from Fire

    Food:

    • Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds (KA)
    • Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso® Romano and American Grana Cheeses
    • NEW: Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
    • Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Mango

    Beverages:

    • Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter
    • Michael David Winery 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel, Lodi
    • Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon

    France

    Food:

    • Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
    • Carbonade de Boeuf, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Beer-braised Beef with Bacon, Onion and Mashed Potatoes
    • Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam (V) (GF) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice
    • Chardonnay, Le Vieux Manoir
    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Village la Tourelle, Bordeaux
    • St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
    • Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Pale Lager

    Germany

    Food:

    • Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese (KA)
    • Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll (KA)
    • Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Carl Graff Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese, Mosel (Flight)
    • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (Flight)
    • Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken, Mosel (Flight)
    • Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz
    • Riesling Flight

    Greece

    Food:

    • Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles and Vegan Tzatziki (V) (KA)
    • Taste of Greece: Chicken Souvlaki, Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita and Lamb Sausage with a Dill Tomato Ragu
    • Spanakopita: Greek Spinach Pie (V)
    • Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese
    • Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, Santorini
    • Argyros Atlantis Red Blend, Santorini
    • Wine Flight

    Hawai’i

    Food:

    • Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise (KA)
    • Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers and Wasabi Cream
    • Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions and Spicy Mayonnaise
    • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (V)

    Beverages:

    • Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
    • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • Mai Tai with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and DOLE Pineapple Juice

    Hops & Barley

    Food:

    • New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
    • NEW:New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
    • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • North Coast Bewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA (Flight)
    • 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL (Flight)
    • Heavy Seas AmeriCannon APA, Baltimore, MD (Flight)
    • Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
    • Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
    • Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Beer Flight

    India

    Food:

    • Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (V) (KA)
    • Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
    • Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews and Warm Naan Bread

    Beverages:

    • Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Godfather Lager
    • Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
    • Sula Shiraz, Nashik
    • Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Indian Cream Liqueur

    Ireland

    Food:

    • Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
    • Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (V)
    • Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

    Beverages:

    • Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
    • Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
    • Guinness Baileys Shake

    Islands of the Caribbean

    Food:

    • NEW: Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli (KA)
    • NEW: Jerk-spiced Chicken Lollipop with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
    • Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Red Stripe Lager
    • Caribbean White Sangria
    • Frozen Mojito

    Italy

    Food:

    • NEW: Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes with a Spicy Sauce
    • NEW: Pollo Alla Cacciatora: Braised Chicken Thigh, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Parmesan Polenta
    • NEW: Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka Sauce, Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan Cheese (KA)
    • Cannoli: Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Moretti Lager
    • Moretti La Rossa Double Malt
    • Placido Pinot Grigio
    • Placido Chianti
    • Villa Sandi Prosecco
    • Montegrande Corbinello Spumante Dolce
    • Fior d’Arancio Montegrande Moscato
    • Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

    Japan

    Food:

    • NEW: Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (KA)
    • NEW: Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños (GF)
    • NEW:Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon topped with Volcano Sauce

    Beverages:

    • Kirin Ichiban Lager
    • Ozeki Rai Sake
    • Fuji Apple Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps and Green Apple Syrup

    Light Lab

    Beverages:

    • NEW: Phosphorescent Phreeze (KA)
    • NEW: InfraRED (KA)
    • NEW: UltraVIOLET (KA)
    • Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls
    • Original Sin Dry Rosé Hard Cider, New York, NY (Cider Flight)
    • 3 Daughters Brewing Blueberry Peppercorn Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL (Cider Flight)
    • Ciderboys Zen Berry Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI (Cider Flight)
    • Playalinda Brewing Co. Red Cherry Tart, Titusville, FL (RGB Flight)
    • GrassLands Brewing Company Green Kiwi Blonde, Tallahassee, FL (RGB Flight)
    • M.I.A. Beer Company Blue-berry Golden Ale, Doral, FL (RGB Flight)
    • Cider Flight
    • NEW: RGB Flight

    Mexico

    Food:

    • NEW: Short Rib Tostada: Corn Tortilla topped with Short Ribs, Black Beans, Salsa Verde and Spring Onion
    • NEW: Shrimp Quesadilla: Corn Tortilla with Shrimp, Oaxaca Cheese and topped with Spicy Guajillo Sauce and Sesame Seeds
    • NEW: Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis (GF) (V)

    Beverages:

    • Cerveza Por Favor: Dos Equis Draft Beer with a hint of Almond
    • Mariachi Loco: Margarita with Libelula Tequila Joven, Mango Purée and Chamoy
    • Ay Caramba: Smoky Margarita with Gracias A Dios Mezcal, Lime Juice and Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
    • La Chancla: Red Wine Sangria mixed with Fruit Juice
    • El Padrino: Blackberry Mexican Punch with Velo Blanco Tequila

    Morocco

    Food:

    • Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket (KA)
    • Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce (V)
    • Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

    Beverages:

    • Casa Pale Lager
    • Kasbah Prestige Red Wine
    • Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur
    • Red Organic Sangria

    New Zealand

    Food:

    • Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
    • Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
    • NEW: Seared Venison Sausage with Kumara Purée and Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce

    Beverages:

    • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
    • Antmoore Wineworks MOKOblack Pinot Noir, Marlborough
    • Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
    • Mussels provided by Mark Foods. NEW: Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar

    Food:

    • Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
    • Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
    • Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
    • Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing

    Beverages:

    • Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Pomegranate, Orange and Grapefruit Juices
    • Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
    • Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
    • Madras Mimosa with Cranberry Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice
    • Fromosa: Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Lime Hard Seltzer
    • Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee

    Spain

    Food:

    • Charcuterie in a Cone with imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
    • Spanish-style Paella with Chorizo and Roasted Chicken
    • Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika (GF)

    Beverages:

    • Lagar de Bouza Albariño, Rías Baixas
    • Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
    • Espelt Garnacha Old Vines, Catalonia
    • Wine Flight also available
  • Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Now Open in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Now Open in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff — the delightful, whimsical merchandise and confectionery location—is now open along Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure park!

    Upon entering, you’ll notice Bing Bong, the fluffy pink, imaginary friend from the Disney•Pixar film “Inside Out,” bursting out of the marquee, welcoming you to his treasure trove of sweets!

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff offers guests a scrumptious selection candies, saltwater taffy, rainbow cotton candy, caramel apples, as well as fun Pixar souvenirs, apparel and accessories!

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

    Jangles the Clown serves up Memory Refreshers—frozen drinks available in all colors and flavors. There’s also Rainbow Unicorn, who oversees a colorful corner of the shop.

    Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff

    The newly reimagined Pixar Pier features the beloved stories of Pixar through exciting attractions, imaginative neighborhoods and food locations all inspired by Pixar films.

    For more details on all the must-try sweets, check out our story here. What sweet treat are you most excited to try at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff?

  • Cold Treats To Keep You Cool This Summer at Disneyland Resort

    Cold Treats To Keep You Cool This Summer at Disneyland Resort

    When you’re at Disneyland, a cold, sweet treat is the best way beat the heat and there are plenty of treats to cool off with around every corner. Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwiches, Frozen Bananas, and Strawberry Fruit Bars can be found at ice cream carts and various other locations across the property, and if that’s not enough, I’ve got a whole list of some of my favorite frozen snacks!

    Disney California Adventure Park

    Drive on down to Radiator Springs to Flo’s V8 Cafe to grab one of Flo’s Classic Shakes available in vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry with “Road Gravel” cookies and cream crumble topping. There’s also the Supercharged Creamy Orange Shake available for the limited-time Pixar Fest. What’s even better? You can even get any of these shakes in a cool souvenir mug!

    Adorable Frosted Treats

    If you’re over at Pixar Pier, you have to stop by Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, where you can get non-dairy “It’s Lemon!” soft-serve in a cone! Get it “Snowcapped” with white chocolate topping or try the Pixar Pier Parfait with “It’s Lemon!” soft-serve and blue raspberry swirl.

    Disneyland Treats

    In Hollywood Land, treat yourself to a delicious fruit smoothie at Schmoozies! Try the Mango Madness, the Berry Schmoozie, or the Strawberry Banana Sensation – YUM! There’s also the Lavender Lemonade Extreme Refresher beverage.

    Disneyland Park

    Take a trip to Maurice’s Treats in Fantasyland to try the Boysen Apple Freeze or the Red Rose Lemonade Freeze and you’ll be cooled down in no time!

    Disneyland Treats

    If you’re taking a break in New Orleans Square, stop by the Mint Julep Bar for one of the most popular non-alcoholic drinks at Disneyland – the New Orleans Mint Julep!

    Disneyland Treats

    Over in Adventureland, who could pass up that classic Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve or Dole Whip Float served at the Tiki Juice Bar? Or if you head over to Bengal Barbecue, you can try the Jungle Julep – a refreshing slush of pineapple, orange, grape, and lemon juices. It’ll make your taste buds roar!

    Taking a taxi ride through Toontown? Stop by Clarabelle’s for some soft-serve frozen yogurt. You can even get Mickey and Minnie Sundaes or an Olaf Frozen Lemonade Bar.

    Take a rocket to Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland, and you’ll discover Alien Ice slushes, available in sour apple or strawberry – ooooooooooooo that sounds refreshing!

    Downtown Disney District

    Feelin’ the heat on that shopping spree? Jamba Juice is offering refreshing fruit smoothies with a yummy seasonal favorites like watermelon. Basically, there are TONS of flavors to choose from! You definitely can’t go wrong here as there’s something for everyone.

    Disneyland Treats

    Stop by the Diggity Dog Cart to cool down with a Frozen Kiwi Strawberry or Blue Raspberry Granita Slush. The Wetzel’s Pretzels Cart next door is serving Frozen Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade as well!

    And finally, jazz up your hot afternoon with a cool non-alcoholic Mint Julep or an Icee at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express.

  • ‘Rivers of Light’ Dessert Party coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer

    ‘Rivers of Light’ Dessert Party coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer

    Each night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can embrace the magic of nature during a beautiful nighttime experience called “Rivers of Light.” With captivating special effects, music, and animal folklore, this incredible show celebrates the beauty of all living things. And now, you can celebrate the beauty of sweet desserts with the new Rivers of Light Dessert Party.

    Rivers of Light Dessert Party

    With this new dining experience, you can add a sweet ending to your day by enjoying a beautiful buffet of Disney’s Animal Kingdom-themed desserts, snacks, and drinks before enjoying VIP views of “Rivers of Light.”

    You’ll start by checking in 60 minutes prior to the main show (8:15 p.m. for a 9:15 p.m. show) at the Rivers of Light Asia Viewing Area Terrace located across from Expedition Everest. Here you’ll enjoy house-made desserts, snacks, specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, iced tea, lemonade, and water. When the show is about to start, head down to the VIP Seating Area, where you’ll enjoy exceptional views of Rivers of Light.

    This exciting new dining experience will take place on select nights starting on Monday, August 6, 2018. Price is $79 for adults and $47 for children and must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • Iridescent Cup Cakes at Disney Parks Will Be Blowing Up Your Instagram This Summer

    Iridescent Cup Cakes at Disney Parks Will Be Blowing Up Your Instagram This Summer

    There’s a shiny new trend coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts – and it’s as tasty as it is beautiful! Iridescent cup cakes are now available on both coasts, and they go brilliantly with those adorable Iridescent Headbands and Iridescent Spirit Jerseys that you might have seen around the parks recently…

    In case you’re wanting to get out there and try these for yourself, here’s a guide all of the places you can find these iridescent treats!

    Iridescent cup cake

    First up is the CUTEST Iridescent Cupcake at Disneyland Resort. This confetti and passion fruit cupcake is filled with passion fruit and mango and finished with a tri-colored white chocolate Champagne mousse. You can find it at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at Disneyland Park, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream and Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Café at Disney California Adventure Park, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel!

    Iridescent cup cake

    At Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll be head over fins for this Mermaid Cupcake that’s surfaced at the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom Park. It’s a vanilla cupcake full of sprinkles of color and topped with sea foam green buttercream, chocolate crispy pearls, sprinkles, and an iridescent mermaid tail cookie – YUM!

    Iridescent cup cake

    Just a monorail-ride away at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, head on over to Contempo Café to try another Iridescent Cupcake – a confetti cupcake with strawberry filling and vanilla buttercream icing and topped with crispy pearls and a chocolate Minnie Mouse hat.

    Let’s get straight to the point with the Iridescent Rhino Cupcake with caramel filling. Trek on over to The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to spot this exotic chocolate cupcake for yourself!

    Iridescent cup cake

    And finally, all three of Disney’s All Star Resorts will be offering an Iridescent Cupcake made with cotton candy marshmallow filling and raspberry buttercream. You’ll find it at End Zone Food CourtWorld Premiere Food Court, and Intermission Food Court as well as The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.

    So now that you have this shiny new guide, it’s time to get on out there and live your best iridescent life! From rainbows and unicorns to mermaids and confetti, there’s a ton of tasty fun to be had at Disney Parks.

  • Baby Groot Sipper Cup Available At Epcot And It’s The Cutest Thing Ever

    Baby Groot Sipper Cup Available At Epcot And It’s The Cutest Thing Ever

    The dancing is underway at Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live”, but the party doesn’t start until Groot walks in and now you can sip on a refreshing fountain or frozen drink in this adorable Baby Groot Sipper Cup from Liberty Inn in Epcot.

    Nothing is more adorable than watching baby Groot dance and he can be yours for just $12.75.

    Guests can catch “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” five times a day, now through August 19, where you’ll join Star-Lord and Gamora in a galactic journey—accompanied by a stellar soundtrack.

    Guardians of the Galaxy Epcot

    It is included with theme park admission and is part of Walt Disney World’s lineup of “Incredible Summer” offerings. Check out the list of blog posts below for more Incredible Summer fun.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • Woody’s Lunch Box Now Open at Toy Story Land!

    Woody’s Lunch Box Now Open at Toy Story Land!

    Calling all Honorary Toys – Woody’s Lunch Box is now open for business and is now dishing up all sorts of sandwiches and sides that blend classic flavor combinations with a modern twist, plus nostalgic soda floats and specialty beverages.

    Located in the heart of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Andy has propped open his Woody-themed lunch box to turn it into a walk-up window where his toys can grab a bite to eat. So if you’re getting hungry while playing around in Andy’s backyard, then come on down to refuel with a few tasty bites.

    Woody’s Lunch Box

    Here you’ll find ooey-gooey toasted, cheese-filled sandwiches that will melt in your mouth! I have to say, the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich is definitely my favorite – it has melted provolone and cheddar cheese with a cheddar cream cheese spread on garlic buttered and grilled artisan French bread. AND THAT’S JUST ONE SANDWICH! There’s also a BBQ Brisket Melt with sliced smoked brisket, pickles, and tangy BBQ sauce between melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on grilled sourdough. If you’re looking for more a more healthful option, the Smoked Turkey Sandwich is the way to go! This sandwich has thin-sliced smoked turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, and dijonnaise spread and is served chilled on sunflower multigrain bread.

    Of course, you can always pair these yummy sandwiches with some Mini Babybel Snack Cheese or a tasty side such as the Potato Barrels or the Tomato-Basil Soup. The Vegetable Macaroni Salad is also a great choice with onion, red and green peppers, diced tomato, green olive, and Italian dressing.

    Woody’s Lunch Box

    AND THEN THERE’S DESSERT! These Lunch Box Tarts are SO TASTY! And they’re available all day too. There’s two tasty tarts – Raspberry and Chocolate-Hazelnut. The Raspberry Lunch Box Tart is stuffed with raspberry marmalade, coated in strawberry fondant, and topped with strawberry crispy pearls and dried strawberry pieces. The Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart is stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut filling, coated in maple fondant, and topped with chocolate crispy pearls and candied bacon.

    Woody’s Lunch Box

    And of course I can’t forget the drinks! Cool down with a Mystic Portal Punch (POWERade® Mountain Berry Blast with flavors of lemon-lime and tangerine) or an Ice Cream Float with Barq’s® Root Beer. Fountain beverages and water are also available.

    All of these bites are totally delicious and can even make for some cute photo-ops – and there’s definitely no shortage of adorable backdrops throughout the land! So what are you waiting for? Come on out to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to get in on all the tasty fun! Woody’s Lunch Box is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Check out exactly what’s inside Woody’s Lunch Box here.

    Check out the list of related posts below for more on Toy Story Land now open at Hollywood Studios!