Category: Snacks

‘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.

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.

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July 17, 2018
New Ice Cream Bar Ears Are The Next Must Have For The Parks
If you’ll be wearing these new Minnie ears then you have great taste! Disney just dropped Ice Cream Bar inspired Minnie Ears and you’re definitely going to want to scoop these up!

Disney had a lot of success with their Minnie Ears recently capitalizing on all the latest color trends. But with the newest release by Disney, they are going back to the classics and capitalizing on our love for Disney Snacks

The Mickey Ice Cream Bar is one of the most beloved Disney Parks treats. It’s one of those classic snacks that every Disney fan has to try, and now, the Mickey ice cream bar is taking on a whole new stylish form – Ears! Yes, your beloved ice cream treat has been transformed into a new must-have accessory that’s perfect for summer.

The sparkly sequined ears feature a bright on-trend pink bow. And no don’t worry, they’re not ripped! They just have an adorable bite taken out of one ear. Looks just when I bite into one of these delicious treats!

You can find these must-have new ears starting next week at Disneyland Resort, and starting in July at Walt Disney World.

Take a look back at some of the most popular ears Disney has released recently:
June 21, 2018
Sneak Peek at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier at California Adventure

Who’s your friend who likes to play? Bing Bong! The fluffy pink, imaginary friend from the Disney•Pixar film “Inside Out” isn’t here just to play, but he’s also going to be bringing you some sweet treats at his new shop, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, at Disney California Adventure park!

Located along Pixar Pier, new shop will open later this summer as a delightfully colorful merchandise and confectionery location. In addition to Bing Bong’s sweet candy tears, you can pick up saltwater taffy and rainbow cotton candy, as well as other must-try sweets!

Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the exciting treats to look forward to!

Let’s start with the cake pops – If you’ve seen the adorable Nemo and Baby Dory Cake Pops available for Pixar Fest, you’ll be excited to learn that they will be part of a series of seasonal “Buddy” Cake Pops offered at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff! Every so often, these pops will change out to feature new characters, such as Wall•E and Eve, or Buzz and Woody. In addition, you’ll find cake pops inspired by “Inside Out,” featuring some of your favorite emotions.

Next up are the awesome apples, like the Rainbow Unicorn Apple or the Bing Bong Apple. These Granny Smith apples are dipped in caramel and chocolate and decorated with colored sugar, fondant and marshmallows, and are definitely treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Also available at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff will be an array of Pixar-themed popcorn, lollipops and candies, including Lemon Drops, Red Licorice and Sour Apple Balls. Saltwater taffy lovers can enjoy an assortment of flavors like Strawberry Banana and Peaches and Cream. Rainbow cotton candy will also be available in flavors like Blue Raspberry and Orange.

Lastly, the shop will serve Memory Refreshers – frozen drinks that will come in all colors and flavors! One of the drinks is the Rainbow Unicorn, with grape soda, blue raspberry soda, lime, cherry, lemon-lime and rainbow candies. Another one is inspired by Bing Bong himself, Imaginary Pal, which will be made with pink lemonade and grape soda with rainbow cotton candy, topped with a marshmallow flower.

June 21, 2018
Disney Launching New Digital Food Network Called Disney Eats

Disney is cooking up some new digital entertainment for the foodies out there.

At its annual Newfront presentation this morning, Disney Digital Network executives announced the launch of a new digital brand called Disney Eats. The online channel and editorial site features culinary shows and products aimed at families.

The company has partnered with online food network Tastemade to develop original content that will take viewers on a culinary adventure inspired by Disney’s characters and its theme parks around the world.

The company is making an effort to attract young families and reach a generation of viewers who grew up watching videos on platforms like YouTube, and now are looking for content for their children on online mediums.

Upcoming Disney Eats shows include seasons of “Kitchen Little,” which will showcase kids working with celebrity chefs, and “Tiny Kitchen,” with chefs creating small replicas of Disney food. Both were co-created with global entertainment company Tastemade.

In 2012, Disney made efforts to ensure that food products advertised on its television networks fit specific nutritional standards and Disney’s new the food channel will also uphold the same health standards that the company has already imposed on advertisers.

Disney Eats will be part of the Disney Digital Network, which was previously known as Maker Studios and was acquired by Disney in 2014 for $500 million.

May 1, 2018
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats Now Open at Disney California Adventure Park

There is a ‘cool’ new spot now open at Disney California Adventure park and it’s here just in time for summer! One of the first locations to open along Pixar Pier is Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats where you can find new frozen favorites to fend off the summer heat!

Inspired by the lovable and not-at-all-abominable monster from the Disney•Pixar film “Monsters, Inc.,” this will be your go-to spot for yummy frozen treats! Here you’ll enjoy cones and cups with tasty towering soft serve, available in chocolate, vanilla, and non-dairy lemon.

The Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats will also be scooping up a few specialty treats like the Pixar Pier Parfait, a non-dairy lemon soft serve and blue raspberry frozen beverage and the It’s Snow-Capped Lemon, also a non-dairy lemon soft serve with a “snow-cap” of white chocolate – YUM! A selection of fountain sodas will be served as well, with the option to turn any soda into a float with your choice of soft serve.

Pixar Pier is set to officially open in June at Disney California Adventure park. This expansive reimagining will transform the shores of Paradise Bay with your favorite Pixar stories. Other exciting food and beverage locations coming to Pixar Pier include the new Lamplight Lounge, Poultry Palace, Señor Buzz Churros, and Angry Dogs. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to come on out and try a frozen tasty treat at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats!

May 1, 2018
A Sweet-Lover’s Guide To Pixar Fest Treats at Disneyland Resort
If you have a sweet tooth then Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort is where you want to be! All four candy shops – Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District – have filled their windows with themed treats inspired by everyone’s favorite Disney•Pixar stories.

Here’s a quick guide to help you find all the sweets! Because you won’t want to miss out on them and you will definitely want to get some cute pics with them.

Candy Palace (Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland park)
- Grape Soda Cake Pop – Inspired by Disney•Pixar’s film “Up,” this grape-flavored cake pop is dipped in white chocolate and covered in purple sugar.
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22) – A vanilla cake pop inspired by everyone’s favorite bouncing ball!
- Buttercup Apple (Available through June 22) – Inspired by the lovable Buttercup from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” this candy apple is dipped in white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows, yellow sugar, pink chocolate, and a corn chip horn.
- Alien Apple (Available through June 22) – Oooooooo, we are eternally grateful for this candy apple dipped in green and blue chocolate and decorated with blue and purple sugar, white and dark chocolate eyes, a mini-marshmallow antenna, marshmallow ears, and a dark chocolate smile.
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23) – Dipped in yellow chocolate, this candy apple is striped with blue chocolate and blue sugar and topped with a fondant star.
- Alien Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – This chocolate cake pop is dipped in green and white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows and blue and purple sugar.
- Dug Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – I have just met this chocolate cake pop, and I love this chocolate cake pop! It’s dipped in white chocolate, covered in gold sugar, and decorated with marshmallow ears, dark and white chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Russell Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – The candy must be explored! This chocolate cake pop is dipped in yellow chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, orange sugar, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
Pooh Corner (Critter Country, Disneyland park)
- Baby Dory Cake Pop – You won’t be forgetting this cake pop! It’s a yummy chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sugar, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts.
- Nemo Cake Pop – No more Mr. Grumpy Gills after eating this chocolate cake pop. It’s dipped in white chocolate and decorated with orange sugar, small round candy-coated chocolates, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts.
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22)
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Trolley Treats (Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure park)
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Mike Wazowski Crisped Rice Treat – I can’t believe it! A crispy treat inspired by the green monster himself from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Dipped in green chocolate and decorated with white and dark chocolate, blue sugar, chewy chocolate candy horns, and small round candy-coated chocolates, this is something you won’t want to put back where it came from (or so help me)!
- Lightning McQueen Apple (Available through June 22) – Ka’chow! This candy apple is dipped in red chocolate and decorated with red sugar, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, sour belts, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Tow Mater Apple (Available through June 22) – Just towed in, this candy apple is dipped in milk chocolate, dusted in orange powder, and decorated with mini-marshmallow headlights, chewy chocolate candy, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Marceline’s Confectionery (Downtown Disney District)
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Nemo Apple – You’ll be swimming out to sea to touch this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in orange sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates
- Dory Apple – Just keep swimming to find this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in blue sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, yellow sugar, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22)
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Remember – these sweet, sweet candies are only available for the duration of Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort, which runs through September 3. So make sure to come on out and get your sugar rush before it’s too late! If you’re looking for all of the food and beverage offerings available for Pixar Fest, see my recent Foodie Guide.
April 28, 2018
OFFICIAL: Free Dining Plan Offer Is Back At Walt Disney World Resort And Available Now
When you plan a Walt Disney World vacation, there are many choices to help you create a magical and lasting experience and one of them is the food! As expected, Disney announced today that the annual Free Dine offer is back and now available.

This popular offer comes just in time for new entertainment, first-of-its-kind character interactions and all that Walt Disney World has to offer in 2018, starting with the highly anticipated debut of Toy Story Land, opening June 30 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

You will receive a dining plan for free if you book a non-discounted 5-night/6-day Walt Disney Travel Co. package by July 7 for arrivals most nights from:
- August 20 – September 29
- November 24 to November 27
- December 7 to December 23, 2018
The package includes a room at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and ticket with a Park Hopper option.* Packages of other lengths of stay may be available.

Guests staying at select Value and Moderate Resorts receive the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan, which includes two quick-service meals and two select snacks per night honored at more than 100 dining locations.

Guests staying at select Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts receive the Disney Dining Plan, which includes one quick-service meal, two select snacks and one table-service meal per night honored at more than 150 select Walt Disney World Resort restaurants.
April 24, 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
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
Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets Released At Magic Kingdom Have Guests Flying High

If the newest popcorn bucket from each trip is a must have for you, then you’ll be excited to know that the Mickey Mouse Balloon Popcorn Bucket which debut in Disneyland in 2015 as part of the park’s 60th Anniversary is now available at the Magic Kingdom!

We know everyone loves those Mickey Mouse shaped Balloons at the parks and of course there is the popcorn bucket collectors and connoisseurs; well now you can have the best of both world.

As you can see in the photo below red is the only color available right now, but you never know if any other colors might “pop” up during your next trip to Walt Disney World Resort.

A post shared by Kelly (@livingthetheme) on Mar 13, 2018 at 6:49am PDT

During their debut in Disneyland in 2015 as part of the park’s 60th Anniversary — the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, they released various other colors including blue, and purple.

The premium popcorn bucket which celebrates the iconic Mickey balloon and is this bucket is perfect to hold your keepsakes long after your visit to Walt Disney World.The buckets will only set you back about $15 including and same-day refills are only $1.75.

March 18, 2018