Category: Food

New Menu Options Available at Restaurants in Epcot

The International Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot is known for its beautiful floral aromas, but another thing Disney Parks are known for are the sweet smell of the delicious food, especially when its new food. Well some new menu items are being cooked up at Electric Umbrella, Refreshment Port, Liberty Inn and more and were going to dish out all the delicious details.

We start with Sunshine Seasons in The Land. Here they’ve got a couple new breakfast options that will be sure to kick-start your day in the park. The first is a Breakfast Croissant Sandwich – eggs, bacon, and Colby Jack on a flaky croissant and served with a side of breakfast potatoes. The second is a fantastic Breakfast Broccoli and Egg-White Soufflé served with a multigrain croissant and fresh fruit. And if you plan to return to Sunshine Seasons later in the day, there are a couple new items on the lunch and dinner menus as well – like the Rotisserie Turkey Breast Club Sandwich that comes with roasted turkey breast, bacon jam, and avocado spread served on fresh ciabatta bread. There’s also the Tuna Poke Salad – a noodle and wakame seaweed salad topped with tuna poke, spicy mayonnaise and sweet soy. And then there’s my personal favorite – the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with coleslaw and garnished with a fresh, crisp pickle!

Another good option for lunch would be Electric Umbrella, where a Mojo Pulled Pork Burger, a Brisket Sandwich, and a Vegetable Quinoa Salad have been added to the menu. The Mojo Pulled Pork Burger comes with cilantro and lime aïoli; and the Brisket sandwich comes with a delicious beer cheese sauce. And for a vegetarian option, the Veggie Quinoa Salad consists of quinoa, riced cauliflower, pickled carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, edamame, and agave-lime dressing.

Now at Refreshment Port near Canada, a special poutine has been tempting the taste buds of guests. Here you’ll find two new poutine offerings: Traditional Poutine consisting of french fries topped with beef gravy and cheese curds and Signature Poutine consisting of french fries topped with Canadian cheddar-bacon sauce and cheese curds. And you can still get that deliciously sweet Croissant Doughnut with cinnamon sugar and the option to top it with vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft-serve ice cream. For the adults out there, you might want to try the specialty Bloody Mary!

Traveling around to the back of World Showcase, the next stop is at Liberty Inn in the American Adventure. New to the menu are Fried Shrimp and a Fried Chicken Sandwich with lettuce, pimento cheese, and smoked bacon. On the lighter side, you can try the new Cobb Salad with warm chicken, green apples, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, blue cheese, and bacon, topped with a sherry vinaigrette. And for dessert, we welcome two new desserts with open mouths: an Apple Pie Cheesecake and a Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake!

Finally, in Norway, where the Midnattssol Bakeri is now open for business! Here you’ll find your favorite Norwegian snacks such as the popular School Bread, Lefse, Anna’s Birthday Cake, and Chocolate Pretzels. On the savory side, the Norwegian Club Sandwich and the Viking Dog can also be found at this new bakery location. The Norwegian Club Sandwich consists of ham, turkey, bacon, Jarlsberg, and Muenster with fresh tomatoes, sliced red onion, and lingonberry mayonnaise on toasted multigrain bread. The Viking Dog is an all-beef hot dog served with pulled pork, purple cabbage, spicy mayonnaise, bacon, and fried onions.

No matter where you go, your day at Epcot will be deliciously delightful with these new eats throughout the park. Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival through May 28.

April 11, 2018
AP Exclusive Little Green Alien Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon To Disneyland
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH! Popcorn Bucket collectors and Pixar fans alike are going to love the new Annual Passholder popcorn bucket landing this month. In celebration of Pixar Fest, Disneyland is introducing an out-of-this-world popcorn bucket featuring Toy Story’s little green aliens.

From April 24 through May 24, Annual Passholders can purchase a premium popcorn bucket for $20 and receive unlimited $1 refills through June 21, 2018. This limited-time bucket is only available while supplies last, so “claw” yours before they are gone!
Here’s How It Works

Stop by select popcorn cart locations throughout Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park to purchase a refillable popcorn bucket. Then, simply take your bucket to any participating popcorn cart location in either park for $1 refills until June 21, 2018. Please note that the $1 refill offer is only good for applicable popcorn buckets purchased from April 24 to May 24 as part of this promotion.

Disneyland Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

Frontierland (near Mark Twain Riverboat)

Main Street, U.S.A. (near City Hall)

Main Street, U.S.A. (Central Plaza)

New Orleans Square (near Haunted Mansion)

Fantasyland (small world promenade)

Fantasyland (Fantasyland Theater – refills only)

Mickey’s Toontown (near Gadget’s Go Coaster – refills only)

Tomorrowland (near Star Trader – refills only after May 3)

Disney California Adventure Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

Buena Vista Street (near Carthay Circle)

Grizzly Peak (near Soarin’ Around the World)

Hollywood Land (Hyperion Theater – refills only)

Know Before You Go

Offer only available at select food and beverage locations in both parks.

Check Passports for blockout dates that may affect admission and the ability to redeem offer.

Guests must present a valid Annual Passport at time of initial bucket and refill purchases. Photo I.D. may also be required.

Number of buckets allowable per purchase per Annual Passport may be limited at any time.

Popcorn refills are not available at Cozy Cone Motel, Downtown Disney or the Disneyland Resort hotels.

Pre-bagged, pre-boxed or flavored popcorns not included in this offer.

This is a limited time offer.

Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice.
April 10, 2018
The Amazing Eats at Packed in Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land

Woody’s Lunch Box will the go to place to eat when Toy Story land opens up on June 30 and it will be dishing up all sorts of sandwiches and sides that blend classic flavor combinations with a modern twist, plus nostalgic soda floats and specialty beverages.

In the toy-filled backyard that is Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests “shrink” to the size of a toy and explore the world of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and friends. In the middle of all the fun, Andy has taken his vintage Woody-themed lunch box and propped it open with a thermos, turning it into a walk-up window where his toys can grab a bite to eat. Here is a peek into whats has been packed in Woody’s Lunch Box.

S’more French Toast Breakfast Sandwich – Oozy goodness in a chocolate ganache- and marshmallow-stuffed French toast topped with graham cracker crumbles. Inspired by the classic American campfire treat.

Smoked Turkey, Eggs, Swiss, Peppers, and Onions on Sourdough – The perfect hand-held stack of breakfast goodness.

Breakfast Bowl – The green army men line up for this hearty bowl of potato barrels, brisket-country gravy, and scrambled eggs.

BBQ Brisket Melt – With a nod to cowboy Woody, this Texas-style smoked brisket features cheddar, Monterey Jack, pickles, and BBQ sauce on garlic butter-grilled sourdough.

Monte Cristo with Raspberry Jam – Woody’s version of this classic sandwich has layers of ham, turkey, Swiss, and raspberry jam…and is grilled to a golden brown.

Totchos – Potato barrels, corn chips, chili, and cheese – what’s not to love??

Sides include tomato basil soup, vegetable macaroni salad, and potato barrels. Mini Babybel snack cheese, the official snack cheese of Walt Disney World Resort, is also an option to eat with your meal or as an on-the-go snack.

Raspberry Lunch Box Tart garnished with Icing and Dried Fruit and Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart garnished with Icing and Caramelized Bacon – Even toys need a sweet treat! Inspired by breakfast toaster pastries, this modern interpretation, with its uniquely delicate crust, is the perfect hand-held pastry.

The littlest toys can enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich or turkey sandwich, both served with potato barrels and mandarin oranges. For toys looking for more lighter options, they can grab one of these tasty bites at Woody’s Lunch Box or check out the many other healthful offerings available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios including fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, and grilled meats and fish.

Banana Split Yogurt Parfait – Layers of banana-vanilla Greek yogurt (with a hint of honey), fresh bananas, strawberries, and pineapple topped with granola and chocolate chips. A delicious and healthful way to start the day!

Smoked Turkey, Tomato, and Lettuce on Multigrain Bread – This quintessential lunch box sandwich is a light and fresh option. And to give it a kick of flavor, we add a creamy Dijonnaise.

Soda Floats – All toys would agree that a refreshing soda float is the perfect nostalgic beverage!

The adorable Alien Sipper may be purchased and filled with any fountain drink or the signature Mystic Portal Punch – Powerade Mountain Berry Blast with flavors of lemon-lime and tangerine.

The team at Flavor Lab – the concept development kitchen – has described just how much fun (and challenging) it was to take sentimental food favorites and give them a modern make-over…in flavor and presentation.

“Everyone has a special food memory, so it can be tricky putting a modern spin on the favorites,” explained Lenny DeGeorge, Concept Development Culinary Director for Walt Disney World, about the year-long menu development process. “We honored these classic dishes by using the best ingredients to elevate the flavors. How we constructed the sandwiches was important, such as layering the ingredients in a specific order, to maximize textures and flavors. Why have a cold sandwich when you can have a toasted hot, gooey cheese-filled one?”

The big kids can enjoy the backyard with Grown-Up’s Lemonade cocktail (cherry vodka, Odwalla Lemonade, and black cherry purée), beer, or hard cider. It all looks so good! This is a lunch box that only your mother could pack!

April 9, 2018
Sweet Spells At Hollywood Studios Closing To Make Room For Pixar Store

In preparation of Toy Story Land There opening this summer there is some bittersweet news coming from Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. Beverly Sunset Sweet Spells on Sunset Blvd will be closing permanently on April 16 2018 to make way for a Pixar store.

The shop is known for it’s the scary and sweet treats that lurk inside the “theater” as well as Disney Villain merchandise and house-made candy. It’s unclear how the refurbishment will affect the theater-like exterior of famous snack spot.

After the refurbishment is finished the shop will be the only place in the park where you will be able to find Pixar Merchandise other than Toy Story Land itself. The Sweet Spells production kitchen will be removed, but you will still be able to find some of the prepackaged favorites when the new store opens.

The new got to spot for Pixar merchandise is set to open alongside Toy Story Land on June 30 2018.

April 6, 2018
Mobile Ordering Service Is Coming to Disneyland Resort Soon

A new mobile ordering service will soon be available at the Disneyland Resort!

Mobile ordering is just one more option for guests to further customize their Disney vacations, allowing them to conveniently place orders at select fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations using the Disneyland App from anywhere across the resort.

Using the new mobile ordering service, guests will be able to easily search for a participating location, select an arrival time window for pickup, choose items from the menu and place their order. As an added convenience, Annual Passholders will be able to apply their discount to meal purchases using the app. Guests notify the restaurant of their arrival on the app and within minutes, an app notification indicates the meal is ready to pick up at a designated window – without ever waiting in line to order and pay.

The mobile ordering functionality is part of our continued efforts to enhance the guest experience. Combined with the recently launched Disney MaxPass, also part of the Disneyland App, guests will spend more time with family and friends enjoying everything Disneyland Resort has to offer – including the upcoming Pixar Fest celebration!

We’ll share more details soon, including which guest favorite locations will be featured.

April 5, 2018
Disney Cooks Up Some Magic Launching New Kitchenware Line

Ready, set, Cook! If you’re looking to add some Disney magic to your kitchen then you’re going to want to take a look at the all-new exclusive collection of kitchenware from Disney Eats on shopDisney.com This new line is designed for cooking pros and rookies of all sizes so grab your little sous chefs, and get ready to cook up serious fun!

The new collection includes items such as themed sandwich cutters, food storage containers, coffee mugs, and aprons complete with matching chef’s hats! Take a look below at just a few of their magical new wares.

Mickey Mouse Apron and Oven Mitt Set for Adults – $29.95
Be a fa-mouse chef in your own kitchen with this colorful Mickey-inspired set. With an apron and glove-shaped oven mitts, making and baking magic will be easy. Your little Mouseketeers can cook alongside you, too, with our Kids’ Set, sold separately.

I Am Minnie Mouse Kitchen Towel Set – $19.99
Add a little fun and magic to your kitchen collection with this charming dish towel set inspired by Minnie Mouse and the Disney Parks. Part of the ”I Am Minnie Mouse” Collection, these towels are sure to steal the show at clean-up time.

Mickey Mouse Silicone Breakfast Mold Set – $14.95
Start the day in the most fun way – with Mickey! This silicone breakfast mold set from Disney Eats makes it easy to create delectable shapes from eggs and pancake batter. It’s a moust-have!

Minnie Mouse Plate and Lid – $18.95
Whether you’re serving chips and dip or storing tomorrow’s lunch, this expandable three-part plate will surely put a smile on your face, just like Minnie on the lid. Her bright pink bow makes your favorite dishes stand out among the rest.

Mickey Mouse Frying Spatula Set – $14.95
You’ll be frying up fun in no time with this silicone spatula set from Disney Eats! Mickey lends his iconic outfit and fun expressions to the bold handle design.

Mickey Mouse Measuring Cup Set – $9.95
Mickey cooks up a fun mood for measuring with these expandable silicone cups! Mickey makes a different expression for each size, so fractions are easy to memorize.

Aluminum Mickey Mouse Trivet – $16.95
A friendly face will protect your table and countertops when something hot comes off the stove or out of the oven. Mickey can take the heat with our Aluminum Mickey Mouse Trivet. Plus, he looks mighty cute hanging around the kitchen.

Whether you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy lunch to make for your family, curious about the latest food craze from Tokyo Disney, or an aspiring chef who wants to cook the perfect Ratatouille – Disney Eats gives you access to a world of culinary adventure.

April 5, 2018
The Top 7 Restaurants at Disneyland Paris

In addition to the extensive list of attractions, Disneyland Paris also has some amazing dining options. They have more than 25 dining outlets, including table service, counter service and buffet restaurants.

It’s so hard to narrow down the options, but if you want to have the true dining experience in Disneyland Paris, here are my picks for the Top 7 restaurants at the resort.

1. Disneyland Paris Hotel Inventions

Inventions restaurant is a buffet, located inside the Disneyland Hotel. Meet your favorite characters, in different outfit themes each week. If you want to eat here, remember to make a reservation, as this is a popular place to eat, and understandable, it’s so cute in its Victorian style and is all in all a great experience!

2. Bistrot Chéz Remy (Ratatouille)

Shrink down to rat size, right next to the Ratatouille ride and eat at Remy’s Bistrot. The decorations is worth the visit itself. Here you have table service, the food is typical French dining, so you can sit back and relax, while feeling as tiny as a rat in a lovely French atmosphere. Reservation is recommended here, as it’s very popular!

3. Plaza Gardens Restaurant

Located on Main Street U.S.A, where you can be lucky enough to get a view over the castle, and even see the fireworks from the large windows, or you can choose to start the day with breakfast at the morning buffet! Even if you’re not able to see the castle you will enjoy the view inside this Victorian old building! Hurry up and get the food on your plate from the big buffet, because your favorite characters are waiting to meet you at your table! Reservations can be made, the lines tend to get long in the evening.

4. Auberge de Cendrillion

Have your taste of French cuisine while surrounded by your favorite princesses and princes, at Cinderella’s majestic medieval banquet hall! You can sit back and enjoy the atmosphere, because here they have table service. Don’t worry about the mice, I promise Suzy and Perla is friendly! This is a very popular place to eat, so make your reservations to a romantic seating for all ages.

5. Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show with Mickey and Friends Dinner Show

Holster and gallop to the heart of the old west for the biggest Disney dinner show in Europe. You’ll enjoy a Texan meal, while watching a show on how the West was won in a spectacular battle shown in the arena! Reservations can be made!

6. Walt’s an American Restaurant

Serving sophisticated and contemporary American cuisine with European influence, this is a Victorian-style tribute to the life and work by Walt Disney. While sitting at your table you’ll fell like you’re inside Walt’s home, each room is reflected by one of the 6 magical worlds in Disneyland Park Paris. Reservations can be made. Table service, and very elegant place, with great service!

7. Cafè Mickey in Disney Village

Enjoy your favorite characters while having table service at the evening in an Italian style, or breakfast buffet in the morning. Reservations can be made, and is a good idea, it’s a very popular place. It’s a great way to start the morning if you’re walking from one of the Disney Hotels, you can stop by Cafè Mickey and enjoy a breakfast with characters, before entering the parks. Very kid friendly.

April 4, 2018
Alien Pizza Planet Landing Soon at Disneyland Park

Oooooooooh – everyone’s favorite Aliens from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” will be invading Disneyland Resort for Pixar Fest, and we are eternally grateful! For the duration of the festival, Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port in Disneyland park will transform into Alien Pizza Planet – “A Better Place.”

The Aliens have sourced the finest ingredients from across the universe to deliver fresh, hot pizzas that are out of this world. A specialty of their home planet Pepperonia is a special pepperoni pizza topped with green peppers and mushrooms.

They’ll also be cooking up a hearty cheeseburger pizza with ketchup, yellow mustard and pizza sauce on a sesame seed crust and topped with cheese, caramelized onions, diced tomatoes, slider patties, a house-made burger sauce, and pickles.

If you’re excited for this fun-filled re-imagination of Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port, stay tuned for more details on the deliciously cheesy menu.

This exciting transformation is just one of the many offerings coming as part of Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort, which will run from April 13 through September 3. The festival will span both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, bringing not only creatively-themed food, but also a new fireworks show, “Together Forever—A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” the return of the “Paint the Night” parade and much more!

April 2, 2018
Enchanting New Springtime Disney Foodie Delights at The Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort always has the most amazing food all year round, but Disney Foodies will be going crazy over these new delicious eats. With Spring upon us, Disney has just sprung some new Foodie Delights on us that you can find being cooked up at Magic Kingdom! There’s an enchanting array of new offerings now available and even more coming soon.

Perfect for the season, they have a brand-new Flower Crown Cupcake available at Main Street Bakery. This beautiful vanilla cupcake is filled with raspberry buttercream and topped with a buttercream flower crown and hard candy Minnie Ears. This yummy treat is the perfect spring snack, and even makes for a good photo opportunity. Just grab some Crochet Floral Minnie Ears from your favorite Disney shop and pose for the camera with your flowery cupcake in hand!

Just across the street at Casey’s Corner, you’ll find a brand-new refreshing beverage – a Mint Julip Lemonade Slushy! This non-alcoholic lemonade slushy comes with mojito-flavored syrup, and a garnish of cherry, mint and lemon wedge. And don’t forget about the popular Hot Dog of the Month. While there’s only a few days left in March, don’t miss your chance to try the Greek Hot Diggity Dog! And for April’s Hot Dog of the Month, you’ll find the Cuban Hot Diggity Dog, topped with Mojo pork, relish, swiss, and mustard. These special “of the month” toppings can even be added to an order of fries!

At Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, March’s Ice Cream of the Month is Dulce De Leche, and April’s flavor will be Cookie Dough – yummy! But the ice cream doesn’t stop there – a Brownie Sundae and an Apple Blossom Sundae have also been added to the menu! Right next door at The Plaza Restaurant, you’ll find March’s Milkshake of the Month: Coffee Mint – with mint chocolate ice cream, coffee, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry. And for April, the Milkshake of the Month will be a Caramel Turtle Milkshake with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel sauce, and walnuts.

In Fantasyland, Pinocchio Village Haus has added an Italian Cream Cake to the dessert menu. This lemon cakes comes topped with cream cheese icing, toasted coconut and a white chocolate piece featuring everyone’s favorite Conscience – Jiminy Cricket! As for the Flatbread of the Month – March’s flatbread is Buffalo Chicken. And since April is National Grilled Cheese Month, the April Flatbread of the Month will be a Grilled Cheese Flatbread with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, swiss, and cheddar and served with a side of tomato-basil soup for dipping!

Be Our Guest Restaurant has an exciting new dinner menu coming this summer, and now here’s the scoop on the fabulous dessert trio. This trio will have a raspberry macaron with lemon filling and fresh raspberries, a whole maraschino cherry dipped in dark chocolate with hazelnut topping, and a white chocolate Chip cup with our signature Grey Stuff! It will also be exclusive to the dinner menu.

At Gaston’s Tavern, you’ll find a new Ham, Brie, and Grain Mustard Sandwich as well as a Smoked Turkey, Swiss and Cranberry Aïoli Sandwich.

In Tomorrowland, Sonny Eclipse has a new dessert at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café – a cookies & cream cheese cake topped with chocolate, galaxy sprinkles, and a white-chocolate piece featuring the amazingly-talented Sonny Eclipse himself. And over at Liberty Square, you’ll find a crisp new Shrimp Wedge Salad at Columbia Harbour House.

And finally, in Adventureland, they have a fruit-tastic update to the menu at Sunshine Tree Terrace. The famous Citrus Swirl, the classic frozen orange juice slushy twisted with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, has been joined by the new Orange Cream swirl! This new swirl twists together vanilla soft-serve ice cream with Orange Dole Soft-Serve to create a tasty new citrus-flavored treat. Both of these swirls are now available in a cup or as a float with refreshing orange soda.

So there you have it. Magic Kingdom Park is buzzing with tasty excitement this spring, so get out there foodies and try all of those delicious new offerings!

March 28, 2018
Splitsville Luxury Lanes Promises Chef-Driven Menu at Downtown Disney District

Disneyland has bowled a perfect game with this menu! Splitsville is now open to guests visiting at the Disneyland Resort, it is quickly becoming the go-to destination for not only bowling and entertainment, but also delicious dining!

The dynamic menu includes bowling alley favorites along with creative entrees and top-notch sushi. Here’s a sampling of new tasty items exclusive to the Downtown Disney District location:

Macho Nachos: Loaded with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar jack cheese, queso, black bean corn salsa and pickled jalapenos. Nachos are then drizzled with avocado ranch and served with a side of sour cream.
Chicken Thigh High Sliders: Two crispy chicken thigh sliders tossed in Asian barbecue sauce and topped with slaw.

Poke Bowl: Your choice of salmon, ahi tuna or tofu with pickled radish and avocado over bamboo rice. Bowls are topped with spicy mayo, Nori threads, sesame seeds, scallions and Togarashi spice.

Sweet N’ Spicy Chicken Bowl: Tempura-battered chicken, broccoli, red and green peppers are tossed in spicy Thai chili sauce and served over sushi rice.

And if you’re craving classic crinkle-cut fries, burgers and pizza, you won’t be disappointed! In the hands of Splitsville’s culinary team, bowling alley mainstays will take an artisanal twist with herbed dips, premium cured meats and grinds.

March 21, 2018