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Valentine’s Day will be here in TWO WEEKS — do you have your special someone yet?! Even if you don’t, that’s totally okay! You can be your own valentine and treat yourself to some delicious sweets. OMG yum?! And, where can you get those sweets, might you ask? At Disney World, duh! Of course Disney is doing the most for Valentine’s Day, and that includes bringing us some decadent treats. So, let’s take a look at ALL of the food coming to Disney World for Valentine’s Day! EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant (available Feb.14) Flourless Chocolate Cake: Flourless chocolate cake and dark chocolate crémeux with fresh berries, raspberry whipped cream, and raspberry méringue (New) Le Cellier Steakhouse (available Feb.14) Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two: Flourless chocolate cake and dark chocolate crémeux with fresh berries, raspberry whipped cream, and raspberry méringue (New) Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14) Engagement Ring Cake: Chocolate cake filled with raspberry sauce atop a shortbread cookie complete with a white chocolate engagement ring (Plant-based) (New) The Hollywood Brown Derby (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14) Red Velvet White Chocolate Mousse: Red velvet white chocolate mousse atop a chocolate cookie (New) The Trolley Car Café (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14) Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream (New) Resorts Available at Multiple Resorts Feb. 9 through Feb. 20 Sweetheart Chocolate Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with hazelnut cream topped with chocolate hazelnut and strawberry buttercream, a white chocolate heart, and strawberry crisp pearls. (New) Available at the following: Landscapes of Flavor at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Riverside Mill at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Intermission Food Court Sweetheart Sundae: Mickey and Minnie red velvet waffle with strawberry and chocolate swirl, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (available Feb.9 through Feb. 20) (New) Mickey and Minnie Bouquet: Mickey and Minnie red velvet cake with chocolate topped sugar cookies (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14) (New) Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort World Premiere Food Court Sweetheart Sundae: Mickey and Minnie red velvet waffle with strawberry and chocolate swirl, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (available Feb.9 through Feb. 20) (New) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (available Feb. 14) Sanaa Valentine’s Day Candy Bar: Coconut, apricot, caramel, pistachio, and cashew bar coated with milk chocolate and topped with chai cream, red velvet crumbs, and raspberry gel Disney’s BoardWalk BoardWalk Bakery (available Feb.7 through Feb. 14) Marshmallow Mountain Cookie: Sugar cookie with a mountain of vanilla marshmallow dipped in white chocolate and finished with Valentine’s sprinkles (New) Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Available individually or in a pack of six (New) Cannoli, Coconut Macaron, Sugar Cookies, and Mickey Cinnamon Rolls in pink and red colors (New) Flying Fish (available Feb.11 through Feb. 13) Cocoa Breach Vanilla Custard: Cocoa breach vanilla custard with milk chocolate bavarois and feuilletine crunch topped with a heart-shaped under a red chocolate disk (New) Trattoria al Forno (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14) Porterhouse Beefsteak for Two: Garlic butter, truffled gnocchi gratin, and pancetta brussels sprouts (New) Cherry Cordial Brownie: Cherry cordial brownie base, chocolate crunch mousse, cherry filling, and amaretto panna cotta (New) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Steakhouse 71 (available through Feb. 28) Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancake: Chocolate chip pancake with a raspberry cream cheese icing, fresh strawberries, and a chocolate strawberry sauce (New) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (available through Feb. 15) Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cherry Blondie Pop: Chocolate cherry blondie pop dipped in dark chocolate (New) Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Scat Cat’s Club (available Feb.1 through Feb. 28) Mickey Beignet: Mickey-shaped beignet drizzled with cinnamon candy drizzle and Valentine’s Day quins with crushed cinnamon candies Baton Rouge Beignets: Two traditional beignets with cinnamon candy drizzle, Valentine’s Day quins, and crushed cinnamon candies with a pipette of cinnamon whisky Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (available Feb. 14) Valentine’s Day Cupcake: Strawberry cupcake with chocolate custard filling topped with buttercream, white chocolate hearts, and heart sprinkles (New) Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (available Feb. 10 through Feb. 24) Chocolate-dipped Strawberries Hearts of Romance Cake: Strawberry shortcake (New) Marketplace Snacks (available through Feb. 26) DOLE Whip Chocolate and Strawberry: Chocolate soft-serve swirled with DOLE Whip strawberry garnished with a chocolate-dipped strawberry The Ganachery (available through Feb. 14) Sweetheart Minnie Piñata: Chocolate sphere filled with marshmallow and chocolate (New) Ruby Kiss Bon Bons: Kiss-shaped bonbon made from ruby chocolate (New) Strawberry & Champagne Ganache Squares: Strawberry and Champagne chocolate ganache squares Those are ALL of the Valentine’s Day treats coming to Disney World this year! We’ll be trying a bunch of these, so stick around for reviews and updates. Click here to see which Magic Kingdom treat recently got a Valentine’s Day makeover! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting Walt Disney World for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL GUIDE to All the Valentine’s Day Food coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Lunar New Year. Fai Chun, 揮春/對聯, is a traditional decoration of blessings placed in doorways with phrases of good luck and prosperity into the New Year. Our Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors, Tony and Lily, give a step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own Fai Chun art at home. Share the […]View the full article

Before you head to Disney World, there’s one big thing you should do that a lot of people forget about — checking the list of refurbishments! It’s very quiet over here right now! Throughout the year, various Disney attractions will close briefly to get routine maintenance. Sometimes those refurbishments are short, only lasting a week or so, while other times they may stretch on for months or even years (we’re looking at you, Walt Disney World Railroad!). Right now, Expedition Everest is in the middle of a three-month refurb, and we noticed some changes at the ride today! We make sure to take a look at the Forbidden Mountain every time we stroll through Animal Kingdom, just to see what’s going on and if anything has changed. Today when we stopped by, the ride vehicles were testing! Disney hasn’t shared any details on what’s going on during this refurbishment, but it’s currently expected to be done in April. We’ll keep you updated if any of that changes in the coming weeks! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from Disney World along with all the planning tips you need before your vacation! Click Here to See a List of the Current Closures and Refurbishments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Expedition Everest a must-do during your Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Expedition Everest Ride Vehicles Were Testing in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you feel the love tonight? You soon will thanks to this edition of the Foodie Guide. Romance is in the air with endless goodies from Disney Parks across the globe. I’m very excited to share with you all the tasty items you and your sweetheart can enjoy this Valentine’s Day.View the full article

Disney sells costumes for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience — but only to folks with reservations. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Here at DFB, we’re constantly scouring the shelves of Disney World gift shops to find the merchandise items that we think you’ll love and need to know about. So much new merchandise has come out in the past few months! In the past few months, we’ve found a bunch of new merch, with everything from holiday-specific products to 50th Anniversary collections. And today, we found a brand-new toy…one that even adults may want! In The Emporium at Magic Kingdom, we found yet ANOTHER glow wand (seriously, these things are just popping up all over the place right now), but this one is themed to Sorcerer Mickey. So what’s so special about it? Well, we’re glad you asked! A brand-new glow wand! First of all, it lights up all the way from the top to the bottom! The handle with the photo of Mickey Mouse even glows — and it’s bigger than most glow wands we see in the parks. That’s a lot of glow. But the REALLY cool part about it is the projector in the bottom of the handle. (Yeah, that’s right!) It projects little photos wherever you point it, which is pretty neat during the daytime, but would be super cool at night. It’s like your own personal Mickey Mouse movie — we could watch it all day! It has all kinds of fun little features, and we totally wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to buy one for yourself! They’re $25.35 each, and you’ll definitely want to pick it up in the park because here’s the kicker — they’re more EXPENSIVE online. On shopDisney, the Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Light-Up Wand is $26.99. It’s not huge savings, but if you have to pay to ship as well, it makes a difference. Plus, it’s cute! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest merchandise news and updates from Disney World, along with all the news you need straight from the parks. We’ve got you covered! Click Here to See How Supply Chain Issues May Impact Your Disney World Trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever purchased a glow wand at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Did Disney World Finally Make a Glow Toy That Even Adults Will Want? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Princess Cruises has reached the end of an era, taking delivery of Discovery Princess, the sixth and final ship in the Royal Class that debuted with Royal Princess nearly in 2013. View the full article

Sunshine Diner is expected to open this summer. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney’s The Princess and the Frog has been getting a lot of love lately! With an upcoming Disney+ series about Tiana, a fancy new Disney dress, and a Princess and the Frog retheme of Splash Mountain coming soon, this movie has been getting a bit more time in the spotlight recently. Princess Tiana in Disney World Now there’s a NEW way to celebrate your love for Tiana and her story. Fair warning: It’s not cheap. The Tiana Designer Doll is the newest addition to the expanding collection of deluxe Disney Princess dolls. These dolls are gorgeous, and they have impressive price tags to match. ©Disney This doll was designed by Launi King, who related to Tiana’s love for cooking and sharing that food with friends and family. King highlighted Tiana’s journey with gold embroidered patterns on the doll’s gown that represent the princess’s story. ©Disney The gown also has sheer organza sleeves, a chiffon cape with a gold-colored link chain, and gemstones. The gold leaf hair clip is a nod to Tiana’s feather clip from the movie. ©Disney Only 9,800 of these dolls are being made, and each comes with a certificate of authenticity. So are you ready to hear the price for this beautiful doll? ©Disney It’ll cost you $129.99 to add the Designer Tiana Doll to your collection. All of Disney’s Designer Dolls have been gorgeous so far, and we wish we had it in the budget to bring them home with us! They’re pretty pricey, but if you collect Disney princess dolls or just really love a certain princess, they might be worth it. Click Here to Pre-Order the Tiana Designer Doll Since it might be a while until that Splash Mountain remodel is done and the Tiana series isn’t out yet on Disney+, this doll could be a great gift for any Tiana fans who are eagerly awaiting all the new Princess and the Frog content. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney We’re intrigued to see what Disney does next when it comes to Princess and the Frog. It seems like big things are on the way! Of course, if we get any info about anything and everything Disney, we’ll be sure to let you know. NEW Disney Collectibles You Won’t Feel Guilty about Buying! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to buy this new doll? Let us know in the comments! The post We’ve Never Been More Tempted to Spend Over 0 On a Doll. Thanks, Disney. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the most popular ways to travel to Orlando to enjoy Disney World (and other big attractions and theme parks) is by flying into the Orlando International Airport. Orlando International Airport Because of all the tourist attractions in the city, MCO is a pretty busy airport, with travelers coming in and out all day long. Since the pandemic, they’ve added several new safety measures to protect and aid those guests, and now there’s a new addition to that list. The Orlando International Airport Twitter (@MCO) announced yesterday that they’re opening up a second COVID-19 testing site inside Terminal A. This new location is called COVID Testing LLC and is open daily from 8AM-8PM. They opened up the second site due to high demand at the first. Here, you can get both the RT-PCR and the Antigen Test, and both walk-ins and appointments are accepted. You’ll find it on Level 3 in Terminal A, across from the bank. Orlando International Airport We’ll keep you updated on any more changes to health and safety at the Orlando International Airport so that you can prepare for your vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates! There’s a New Terminal Coming to MCO — Get All the Details Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When was the last time you flew through MCO? Tell us in the comments! The post A Second COVID-19 Testing Site Has Opened at the Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If there’s one thing Star Wars is known for, it’s the fashion. ©Lucasfilm Ltd. Okay, okay, we’re kidding! There is obviously more important stuff like the lightsabers and the family drama, but we can’t ignore the absolute looks some of the characters pull off. Padmé Amidala is a fashion icon, people! We would be lying if we said we didn’t dream of wearing some of these outfits, but it’s not like you can just find similar gowns at Target or even online. And, if you’re planning a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser (which opens on March 1st, 2022), we’re sure you want some outfits that will really immerse you in the experience. Luckily, a bunch of official Star Wars clothing just dropped online! We’ve already gotten a look at some of the clothing pieces that will be available on the ship inside The Chandrila Collection (which is the name of the gift shop at the hotel), and now a lot of those items are now available on shopDisney! So, you can arrive for your journey in style. ©Disney/Matt Stroshane First up, we have this awesome Star Wars Captain’s Jacket for Kids. This will be great if your little one needs to take over piloting the ship on the bridge! ©Disney You can get the jacket for $79.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Captain’s Jacket for Kids Next, there is a Star Wars Saber Trainer Tunic for Adults, because you gotta have an outfit for when you go to lightsaber training on the ship! ©Disney Get this tunic for $79.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Saber Trainer Tunic for Adults And, this tunic also comes in kids sizes! ©Disney The kids’ version is $59.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Saber Trainer Tunic for Kids If you’re a big fan Princess Leia’s dad, you can grab this Senator Bail Organa Security Aide Jacket for Adults. ©Disney Grab this jacket for $149.99. Click here to get the Senator Bail Organa Security Aide Jacket for Adults There is also a Senator Bail Organa Security Aide Tunic for Adults available! ©Disney Get the tunic for $69.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Senator Bail Organa Security Aide Tunic for Adults We mentioned Padmé before, and of course she has her own fashionable piece in the collection. Check out this amazing Padmé Amadala Cloak for Adults! ©Disney Dress like a queen for $149.99. Click here to get the Padmé Amadala Cloak for Adults And, don’t worry — there is a kid version of the cloak as well! ©Disney This one is $79.99. Click here to get the Padmé Amadala Cloak for Kids Need some gloves for your journey? Check out these black Short Gloves to complete your look. ©Disney Get them for $16.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Short Gloves If you want a more elegant look, maybe for dinner with the captain of the ship, you can get the Long Gloves. ©Disney These gloves are just a bit more at $19.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Long Gloves Before your kiddo sneaks off to find that hidden Engineering Room, they’ll need the proper attire! This Star Wars Mechanic’s Jumpsuit for Kids is perfect. ©Disney Get it for $99.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Mechanic’s Jumpsuit for Kids For a formal look, maybe to hang out at The Sublight Lounge, try out this Star Wars Formal Tunic for Adults. ©Disney Snag it for $69.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Formal Tunic for Adults And, just like with a lot of the other pieces, there’s a kids version, too! ©Disney This one is $49.99. Click here to get the Star Wars Formal Tunic for Kids For a dressy look, you can get this Hooded Star Wars Black Dress. It’s perfect if you want to join the dark side. ©Disney Get this dress for $149.99. Click here to get the Hooded Star Wars Black Dress And, live out all of your childhood dreams with one of the most famous movie looks of all time — Princess Leia’s Dress for Adults. ©Disney All you need now are those two giant hair buns on each side of your head! Get the dress for $124.99. Click here to get Princess Leia’s Dress for Adults There is a kids version of this dress, too! ©Disney The Princess Leia Dress for Kids is $99.99. Click here to get the Princess Leia Dress for Kids There you have it! Those are all the new Star Wars clothing items that just dropped online so you can get ready for your trip on the Starcruiser (or just to wear around your house, which is also perfectly acceptable). Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to see the FULL SCHEDULE for a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which item is your favorite in this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Star Wars Hotel EXCLUSIVE Clothing Is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Seriously?? NO one has told you about where to find secret princess makeovers, schedule a private photo session, or drink your own selfie at Disney World? PhotoPass Photographer Let’s fix that ASAP. Check out our video below Nobody Talks About These Hidden Disney World Extras — But We Will! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite Disney World EXTRA!! The post Nobody Talks About These Hidden Disney World Extras -- But We Will! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard about our obsession with Gideon’s Bakehouse? Gideon’s Bakehouse In case you’ve missed the last year of us freaking out over their huge and delicious cookies, decadent cakes, and amazing cold brew, Gideon’s is a bakery in Disney Springs that has become hugely popular since it opened this location in January 2021. Each month, they have new seasonal flavors of all their treats, and it’s no surprise that the lineup for February looks incredibly tempting! For the month of Valentine’s Day, Gideon’s is bringing “pure Passion” to their confections with new cookie, cake, and cold brew options. The February cookie is called the Velvety Five Flavor Chocolate Cookie, which is “laced with [a] special house-made Ancho, Cayenne, and Cinnamon Spice Mix, infused with a magical essence of cherry and topped with Chocolate Covered Cherries.” According to Gideon’s, the heat level is medium. If you’re in love with the chocolate-cherry combination, this cookie sounds like a taste of heaven. You’ll be able to find this cookie every day in February, while supplies last. ©Gideon’s The cake of the month is the Eternal Flame Cake, which is “a 3-Layer Double Frosted Chocolate work of art.” The cake has a layer of Red Cherry Buttercream inside and is covered with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream that’s been infused with a little bit of “Eternal Flame spice.” (We’re assuming that’s the same spice mix as the one in the cookie? But we’ll let you know for sure when we try these treats out for ourselves!) ©Gideon’s On top, there are beautiful cherry-flavored roses and a red ganache drip. This cake is available by the slice starting today, and then it’ll be available each Saturday and Sunday in February. (There’s a limit of 2 slices per customer.) Gideon’s Bakehouse The cold brew flavor for this month is called Fire & Iced Coffee, which is a “smooth Mocha Nitro Cold Brew with a warm spicy finish.” There are red sugar crystals on top as well. This “love potion” is available every day, all month long at Gideon’s. And if you’re feeling a little spicy, you can ask for some extra heat in your drink! ©Gideon’s As always, Gideon’s has also got a new character and story behind these treats! Valentina Broccha is the face of this month’s collection, and Gideon’s has said that she’s the source of the “secret history of Valentine’s Day.” How mysterious! ©Gideon’s There’s a new merchandise collection for the February treats that features Valentina, including a t-shirt, sticker, and print. You can get the shirt and sticker online or in the stores, but the print is only available online. ©Gideon’s And for all the pin collectors out there, there are a couple of new pins that celebrate that Fire & Iced Coffee, including a Fire Gargoyle… ©Gideon’s …or an Ice Gargoyle. ©Gideon’s The ⁣pins are in stores and online now. We can’t wait to try out the February treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse! We’ll be heading into Disney Spring soon to bring you a full review of the new offerings. Remember that Gideon’s is a VERY popular spot, so you may have to join a virtual queue in order to go inside. Gideon’s Bakehouse Talk to the Cast Members out front to see what the wait time is when you visit. It’s not unusual to wait for a few hours after joining the virtual queue, so we’d recommend heading to Gideon’s first thing when you arrive at Disney Springs and then shopping around or getting some food while you wait! Lining up for Gideon’s Keep following DFB for more of the latest food news from Disney World! Click Here to See More Valentine’s Day–Themed Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs yet? Let us know in the comments. The post A Popular Bakery Is Bringing 🔥 SPICY 🔥 New Flavors to Disney World in February first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Feeling hungry? Well, get ready to drool. We’ve seen many things return to Disney World in recent months, like certain restaurants, nightlife, and even spas reopening. Flying Fish has reopened at Disney’s BoardWalk! And, the returns won’t be slowing down any time soon — the parade and stage show are coming back to Magic Kingdom, Fantasmic! will be reopening in Hollywood Studios, and popular restaurants like Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge are scheduled to reopen soon. At Disney’s Yacht Club, we just saw the breakfast buffet return to Ale & Compass Restaurant, but that’s not all — LUNCH is also back at Ale & Compass and we went over to check it out so we could give you a full review. So, come along with us to see if this returned lunch service is worth leaving the Disney parks! Atmosphere Ale & Compass is located in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, which is over on Crescent Lake near EPCOT. Ale & Compass! The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a coastal-inspired restaurant that is meant to feel like a cozy lighthouse in New England. It’s a relaxing setting! At night, it can get kind of dark in here with the mood lighting, but during the day, there is a ton of bright, natural light that we love! More seating There are standard tables and chairs in here along with some booths. There are also big, round tables for larger parties. Room for the whole family We were sat at one of the half-booths for our meal with some silverware in a navy blue cloth napkin. Ah — looks like you’re getting a sneak peek at our drink! Table setting Let’s look at all the menu has to offer here at Ale & Compass! Menu Ale & Compass has New England comfort food and classic seafood dishes on their lunch menu (which is served from 11:30AM to 2PM right now). For starters, you can get things like a Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Lobster and Corn Chowder, or their famous Parker House Rolls and Spreads. There are also salads and flatbreads on the menu, like the Wedged Romaine Salad and the Chipotle-Barbecue Chicken Flatbread. ©Disney As for main plates, there is a good variety here for lunch, like the Bacon and Vermont Cheddar Burger, Blackened Sustainable Fish Tacos, or the Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich. ©Disney For the kiddos, there are some appetizers available, like Chicken Noodle Soup or a Garden Salad, and then they can create their own entrees. They can pick between Grilled Chicken, Baked Sustainable Fish, Pasta Bolognese, or a Cheeseburger. Each comes with 2 sides and their choice of milk, water, or apple juice. ©Disney The sides kids can choose from include things like Red Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, or Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches. There is also the Specialty Character Drink available for kids, which is Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade served in a souvenir Character Cup with a glowing Character Clip-on Light. ©Disney As for adult beverages, there are several cocktails available, like the Seaworthy Breeze or the Spicy Pomegranate Margarita, as well as 2 signature cocktails — the Maple Old Fashioned and the Purple Mariner. ©Disney There are also some beers and hard ciders on draft, like Blue Moon Belgian White or Woodchuck Amber Hard Cider. ©Disney And, if they don’t have what you’re looking for on draft, there are also bottled and canned beers available, like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen. ©Disney If you would rather have some adult grape juice, uh…we mean…wine, there are a ton of choices! Go for a nice Merlot from Napa Valley, a Pinot Gris from Monterey, or even some Prosecco from Italy. ©Disney At the restaurant, we were given paper menus with all of these selections with the food and a few cocktails on one side… Lunch Menu …and the rest of the alcoholic offerings on the other side. Alcohol Options They also had a special drink menu that included “Morning Libations” like a Mimosa, a Bloody Mary, and a Blue Hawaiian. Morning Libations, anyone? QR menus are also at the tables. Okay, have you worked up an appetite yet? Because we know we have, so let’s EAT already! Food To start, we got the Agua Fresca, a drink from the Morning Libations menu. This has Paul Cheneau Lady of Space Cava with Strawberry Hibiscus for $12. What a pretty color! This was basically a glass of strawberry-flavored champagne (or sparkling wine, for the champagne purists out there). We didn’t really get the hibiscus flavor, but the strawberry came through a lot! Overall, it was a very refreshing drink. It looks like a Jolly Rancher! We ordered several menu items so we could get a good feel of how lunch is overall now that it’s back. Here’s a look at our full spread before we break it down for you: Can’t wait to dig in! We started with the Lobster and Corn Chowder with Herbs and House-Made Oyster Crackers for $12. That color though! You can definitely taste both the corn and the lobster in the chowder! And, with the potatoes and creamy base, it’s super thick and filling. Warming us up in the winter The House-Made Crackers were awesome — very buttery and they had a great crunch. Dipping them in the chowder was a match made in heaven! Perfect This chowder is perfect for a chilly day and it could easily be a meal if you’re looking for something smaller or don’t have a huge appetite. This could fill you up! Next, we tried the Chipotle-Barbecue Chicken Flatbread for $18. This has White Cheddar, Pickled Peppers, and Onions. Flatbreads are underrated, honestly If you get a bite with the peppers, this flatbread has a bit of a kick, which works really well with the flavor of the pickled onions. The pieces of chicken were really big, too! Great to share! The crust on this flatbread was lightly seasoned which was great. And, the barbecue taste is more sweet then tangy, but it was a little spicy as well, which was nice. We would order this one again! Watch out for the heat! Moving on to the Grilled Cheese, which is Artisanal Country Bread, Aged White Cheddar, Gruyère, and Fontina Cheese with Truffle Butter for $13. You can also add Applewood-smoked Bacon or Country Ham, which would make it $17, but we just stuck with the cheese (because you can’t go wrong with cheese in our book). Name a better duo, we’ll wait This is an absolute favorite of ours and we’re SO happy it’s back! You can really taste the truffle butter and the sandwich is LOADED with cheese. Cheesy goodness The bread is soft and soaks up that delicious truffle flavor amazingly. Just look at the cheese pull!! Just LOOK at that cheese pull The tomato soup that comes with the sandwich is your basic tomato soup in the best way! It complements the grilled cheese nicely by not having any competing flavors, which is exactly how grilled cheese and tomato soup should be. Just the right amount of soup Finally, we got the Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich with Roasted Tomatoes, Watercress, and House-made Focaccia for $16. If you’re a fan of pesto, this is a winner! The chicken salad has a lot going on but it has a great flavor and is very fresh. Well this is a pretty plate! There was plenty of feta cheese and roasted tomatoes inside, which we appreciated, and there was no shortage of chicken either! This all works together! The sandwich is pretty bread-heavy due to the thick focaccia, so we actually took the top piece off and at it more as an open-faced sandwich, but it was still tasty. If you’re looking for carbs, this bread is IT, folks This sandwich also usually comes with chips, but you can upgrade to truffle fries, so we did, of course! For $2 more we were able to enjoy that delicious truffle flavor with our sammie. Truffle fries > regular fries We really enjoyed all of these items and would order each of them again! But, if you’re trying to decide on one thing over the other, we would suggest the Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich or the Grilled Cheese Sandwich over the Chipotle-Barbecue Chicken Flatbread (even though it was still really good!). Nosh or Not Row on over for lunch at Ale & Compass if: You want a cozy, comforting lunch that will fuel the rest of your day You need a break from EPCOT and want some New England-style food You want a place with a lot of variety (and a lot of seafood and truffles!) Dock your boat somewhere else if: You want food that’s a bit more adventurous and that you can’t get at home You want a quick, light lunch that won’t make you feel sluggish You want a place with more touches of Disney because it’s not themed that way here Overall Overall, we’re so excited that lunch is back at Ale & Compass! It’s a great option if you’re staying at the EPCOT resorts or if you want to take a mid-day break from EPCOT and grab some grub. If you’re into the New England food and vibes, you should enjoy this cozy spot. It doesn’t feel stuffy, either, but rather has more of a relaxing vibe to it. This could also be a good place to eat if you’re just getting into town and need a real meal, or want one last bite to eat before leaving Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and reviews. Click here to check out our review of the returning breakfast items at Ale & Compass! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be planning to dine at Ale & Compass on your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Truffle. Butter. Grilled. Cheese. We’re SO Happy You’re Back at This Disney World Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now that we’re about a month into 2022, it’s finally starting to sink in that Disney’s Magical Express service is really gone. In its place, there are several transportation options that will take guests to and from the airport (for a price!). But as more time passes, we’ve started seeing more new transportation options appear around Orlando, including a new bus shuttle service that will compete with Mears Connect called The Sunshine Flyer! Gone but not forgotten Think of The Sunshine Flyer like the old Magical Express buses, but with a little bit of a railroad flair! After a few weeks of anticipation, The Sunshine Flyer is up and running. The Sunshine Flyer offers a special themed bus experience, taking guests from the Orlando International Airport to their Disney World hotels (and back, of course). ©The Sunshine Flyer These busses are filled with vintage train details and are designed to look like old-fashioned passenger train cars. Even the drivers are dressed to the part! ©The Sunshine Flyer Just like the other charter buses, these offer USB chargers and a small bathroom. The pricing is pretty similar to Mears Connect; tickets are $17 per adult and $12.50 per child for a one-way trip, and round trip tickets are $34 for adults and $25 per child. Kids under 2 ride free. ©The Sunshine Flyer Today is the first day of operation for Sunshine Flyer. We haven’t seen any of these buses out and about yet, but we’ll keep you updated if we spot one! If you’re traveling with The Sunshine Flyer, you can find their buses in the Main Terminal Building at the Orlando International Airport on Terminal B. (You’ll need to head down to level one to find them.) It’s always nice to have options, so we’re happy to see another transportation company come in with new buses! The BEST Ways to Get to Disney World When the Magical Express Is Gone Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you use this new transportation service? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Another Replacement for Magical Express Starts Today in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. From delicious treats to deluxe souvenirs, Disney has been going all out for their latest Star Wars series on Disney+, The Book of Boba Fett! We’ve seen lots of cool ways Disney has celebrated one of our favorite bounty hunters, and now there are a couple of NEW items to help you show off your Boba Fett obsession. Book of Boba Fett Trading Cards Let’s dive in and take a look at the latest Book of Boba Fett merchandise! First is The Book of Boba Fett Logo Shirt (what a surprising name for a shirt based on The Book of Boba Fett that has “The Book of Boba Fett” written on it), which features the show’s logo on a simple black background. This shirt is great for layering and doesn’t have a lot going on, which can be good with minimalist outfits. ©Disney There are no bells and whistles when it comes to this shirt, but that’s part of the appeal! This one is available for $26.99. Click Here to Shop the Book of Boba Fett Shirt! Next up is the Fennec Shand & Boba Fett “For Hire” Shirt, which features the two main characters of the show on a vintage poster-inspired design! If you look closely, you’ll spot the twin suns of Tatooine (can you tell we’re Star Wars nerds?). ©Disney The beige color of the shirt and the vintage, tonal design on the front is great for a more old-school look. You can get this one for $26.99 as well! Click Here to Shop the Fennec Shand & Boba Fett Shirt! Finally, there’s the more edgy option: the Boba Fett “The Legend Lives” Shirt! This one takes the vintage vibes of the last shirt in a different direction, drawing inspiration from rocker-style t-shirts. We think this shirt would look great with some black or selvage jeans and could be a cool nighttime look for something like the After Dark events at Disneyland. ©Disney Just like the other two shirts, you’ll find this one for $26.99! Click Here to Shop the Boba Fett “The Legend Lives” Shirt! These are just a few ways you can rep your love for The Book of Boba Fett! With even more Star Wars goodness around the corner, who knows what’s in store for all the fans out there? Of course, we’ve got you covered with the latest news from a galaxy far, far away. WARNING: Do Not Open Unless You’re a Boba Fett Fan Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Book of Boba Fett t-shirt would you choose? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found the “Book of Boba Fett” Merchandise You Need Just In Time for the Finale first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In the past, Disney Vacation Club Members sipped mimosas with macarons and reveled in the skill of mixology. We are happy to share that these culinary experiences are back again. Moreover, a new food and beverage demonstration – just for our Disney Vacation Club Members – has been introduced that will immerse Members in the flavors and fun of AULANI Resort. View the full article

There are a LOT of restaurants in Disney World, and especially over at Disney Springs. Wine Bar George Picking what spots you want to visit during your Disney trip can be quite the undertaking when there are so many to pick from. That’s why we make it our job to stop by Disney’s restaurants over and over again to sample their items and see whether a breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner there is worth the cost. (Tough work eating all of that food, but someone’s gotta do it!) Recently we made our way over to one of the Disney Springs spots that nearly EVERYONE says is practically perfect — Wine Bar George. Does this restaurant still live up to the hype and should you visit? Let’s dive into our review and find out! Atmosphere Wine Bar George is a wine bar and restaurant owned by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, who you’ll often see walking around and serving guests in the restaurant. Wine Bar George has the distinct honor of being the only Master Sommelier-owned wine bar in the state of Florida. Take that everybody else! Oh, and in case you didn’t know, Miliotes was previously most known for being member of the opening team of California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Wine Bar George During our experiences at Wine Bar George (we’ve been there quite a few times), we’ve had consistently amazing service and found that the staff is very knowledgeable. In terms of theming, the restaurant has some industrial chic vibes. Wine Bar George It’s laid back but still feels hip and cool, if you know what we mean. There are a variety of seating options available depending on what you’re looking for. There are standard tables and chairs… Standard Tables and Chairs …bar seating… Bar Area …and outdoor seating as well. Outdoor Seating There are also multiple levels to this spot. Downstairs you’ll find that bar we showed you… More of the Bar Area …and some high tables. Seating Upstairs there are two dining rooms with more traditional seating and a bar. More Seating And outdoors there are some tables where you can sit down and enjoy the view. There ARE heaters out here for those rare chilly nights in Florida! These are great tables for people watching! What a View it Is! Seriously, if you’re looking for a spot to dine outdoors in Disney Springs where you can take some awesome nighttime photos, this is IT. Look at This View On the tables you’ll find a paper napkin with utensils. Get Ready to Eat Now that we’ve gone over the overall atmosphere, let’s dive into the menu. Menu When it comes to menus, there was both a QR code available to scan… QR Code for Scanning …and paper menus available as well. The paper menu detailed the various wines and other drinks available at Wine Bar George. Menu There are a LOT of different drinks to pick from. Menu But this place isn’t just about wines. There are also cocktails, beer and cider, and even frozen drinks (some of which are made with DOLE Whip). ©Disney And there are some delicious food options at this spot as well. You’ll find some small plates, boards, and entrees available. ©Disney There are also family-style plates if you’d like to share some larger dishes. And there are sweets and kids’ meals. ©Disney This trip we decided to have some small plates, a board, an entree, a dessert, and some drinks — just to try a little bit of everything! Eats During our recent trip we got one wine drink and a separate cocktail. For our wine, we went with the Villa Antinori Chianti, which was $17 for a glass. Our Wine We actually opted for this wine because it was recommended to us by our server. They said that the wine would be light enough to go with the cheese board we ordered (more on that in a sec!), but strong enough to balance out the ribs we ALSO ordered and they were right! Our Wine Overall the wine had a little bit of acidity to it, but also an earthy flavor that balanced it out nicely. Wine is one of those things that can definitely depend on your palette, your meal, and the flavors you’re looking for. The good thing is that Wine Bar George’s extensive wine menu and knowledgeable staff mean you’ll have a LOT of choices to pick from and a friendly guide to help you pick the right one! Wine During our visit, we also grabbed The Harvester, which is made with Copper and Kings Brandy, Nixta (which is a corn liqueur), and Lemon. This one was priced at $15. The Harvester This drink was tart and subtly sweet from the corn-based liqueur, but very refreshing. We found it to be quite unique in terms of its flavor profile, and actually really delicious. It’s something we’d totally order again! Harvester If you’ve been wanting to try brandy, this could be a good drink for you to try since it’s refreshing and not too sweet. If you’re not a brandy fan or are looking for a different type of drink, Wine Bar George likely has you covered with their LARGE selection of wines and other options. On to the grub, we started with some small plates. For our first, we’ll start with the Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites. These come with tomato nage (Michelin defines “nage” as a stock flavored with vegetables, white wine, and herbs), and pecorino. It is priced at $13. Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites These are perfection. We’ve had these time and time again and they never fail to impress. We Love These Things! The breading is light and flaky (a.k.a. perfect). There’s a little bit of heat from the spices in the breading, but the mac and cheese is so creamy and perfect, it balances everything out. We’ll put it simply — we adore these. If you love mac & cheese and fried foods, this has to be on your must-try list when here. Seriously, our ONLY critique would be MORE! You’ll be shocked how fast these four bites go down! We Cannot Deny Our Love Next, we went for the Saganaki on Fire, which is basically cheese on FIRE. It’s made with Vlahoriti (a type of cheese), Metaxa (a Greek amber spirit), and is served with crostini. It’s priced at $16. Cheese on FIRE We have eaten this so many times since it debuted. It’s FIRE CHEESE, so of course we have! The presentation of this one is a big part of the fun. Having a giant thing of flaming cheese at your table will draw some eyes from the audience and undoubtedly will make for some EPIC photos. Saganaki on Fire Seriously, this thing is ON FIRE. How much more fun can you get?! EN FUEGO After the fire calms down and the dish gets a bit of the lemon treatment… Next Step …it’s time to dig in! Time to EAT The cheese tastes like the toasty cheese that didn’t make it on a chip on a plate of nachos — but in a good way, you know? It’s that perfect amount of “burnt” flavor coupled with the deliciousness of the cheese itself. YUM This dish is SO incredibly tasty and really is a showstopper. A Peek Inside Pair all of that with a little bit of acidity from the lemon and you’ve got a total winner. This is another favorite of ours that we’ve had time and time again in the past, we just can’t help but order it again! Love cheese? This is another one you’ll probably want to check out! So Good Next, we got the House-Made Meatballs. These come with triple cheese polenta and tomato sauce, and they’re priced at $14. Meatballs These meatballs are (shockingly!) another WINNER. It’s another one we’ve had in the past and loved, and our experience with them during our most recent trip was no different. A Close-Up! We love the cheesy polenta they’re served with (can you tell we love cheese?) and the meat is cooked perfectly — very moist and tasty. It can be so annoying to get something that tastes good in terms of seasoning, but then is just overcooked and too dry. These meatballs aren’t that at all — they’re seasoned well, have layers of amazing flavors that hit you as you bite into them, and they’re not dry. Perfection (again)! If you like meatballs, this is a fantastic take on the comforting dish that you’ll probably love! Another Win Now we’ll move onto the “boards.” For our most recent visit, we went with the Artisanal Cheese Board, which comes with 4 artisanal cheeses, condiments, and some crackers. It’s priced at $28, which is a pretty hefty price, but it’s got a lot to offer. The Cheese Board Our board came with Tommes cheese (made from cow’s milk), Spanish Manchego cheese, Cali blue, and Seattle cheddar. Cheese Board Plus it had fig jam, honey comb, and marinated olives. Cheese Board This was a fabulous cheese board with a large amount of cheese! It’s expensive at that $28 price point, but you can taste that the cheeses are of a high quality and you do get a decent amount of cheese with it. Lots to Enjoy The honey and fig were a great touch. It’s nice to have those elements there to help you balance out the flavors of the cheese and add a more unique layer of flavor to each bite. Cheese Board Our reporter’s favorite was the Seattle Cheddar or the Tommes cheese. But the blue cheese was also great and had a more subtle flavor. It wasn’t punch-you-in-the-face-blue-cheese-flavor, which was nice. Take Your Pick! If you love cheese and like to mix cheese with other flavors, this is another winner for you. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the boards are really something you can’t miss if you’re a meats & cheese fan. But again keep in mind that they aren’t super cheap. If you’re sharing this with a few friends then the cost might not seem so bad. Even if you’re sharing it with just 1 other person, that works out to about $14 per person — not too bad, but you’ll want to see if it’s worth it for you. If you’re not really into cheese and would rather spend less money to get something fried or something with meat, then consider some of the other options here. Cheese Board After all of those small plates and our cheese board, we were ready for…more FOOD! So we went with the Santa Carota Short Ribs as our entree. These come with red potato mash and caramelized vegetables, and are priced at $42. Short Ribs These babies are fall off the bone tender and so delicious. There’s a certain sweetness in the meat, though it’s not overly sweet at all. The meat itself is very juicy, and really packs a punch in terms of flavor. Apparently there is a specific reason why these short ribs are so spectacular. A few years ago, George himself let us in on the secret. According to George, the cattle they use for these ribs are from the Santa Carota farms in California. These free-range cattle are originally grass fed, but as they grow they switch them to an all carrot diet. Apparently that makes ALL the difference when it comes to these short ribs, and hey, we can see why they do it — it works! Delicious! The Brussels Sprouts are seared and tasty. If you like your Brussels SUPER crunchy (like they’re almost black from how long you cook them), this isn’t it — so be aware of that. But if you’re just looking for slightly seared Brussels that are super flavorful, then this will satisfy that itch! Short Ribs The red potato mash is also excellent — really nice and buttery. If you like short ribs, these are probably among the best you’ll find in Disney World. If, however, you don’t enjoy the slightly fattier cut of short ribs or aren’t a big meat-eater, then you might want to opt for something else here. Short Ribs Finally, we ended our night with the Olive Oil Cake. Yes, you read that correctly — an Olive Oil Cake. The cake comes with candied olives and lemon mascarpone, and is priced at $7. This cake hasn’t been our favorite in the past, but we think it truly depends on your taste buds! We’re all for second chances, so we went for it. Olive Oil Cake Our reporter who tried it during the most recent visit really enjoyed this dessert because they’re not a fan of sickly sweet desserts. You can prominently taste the olive oil. Olive oil cake is actually fairly common, so don’t knock it til you try it! It’s typically more mildly sweetened, which was very much the case here. It gets a lot of sweetness from the mascarpone topping. It’s very moist (which is wonderful), and very unique in terms of flavor. The candied olives are gonna be a huge hit or miss for you — you just gotta give em a try and see! They’re certainly QUITE unique! Olive Oil Cake If you’re not a fan of olive oil and that specific flavor profile, then beware — this won’t be the dessert for you! But if you’re a fan of olive oil and looking for something unique and not too sweet to end your meal, you could give this a try. Olive Oil Cake But, much like other table service locations in Disney World, we feel like you’re likely better off skipping dessert at the table service restaurant and going to a snack spot or a dessert-specific location to get a sweet treat to end your meal, especially in Disney Springs. Gideon’s Bakehouse is LITERALLY across the street from Wine Bar George, or you could stop by Amorette’s Patisserie for a layered cake, or hop over to Sprinkles for a fun cupcake. Nosh or Not You should stop by Wine Bar George if: You’re looking for a great spot in Disney World that feels more adult and offers lots of wine options (as well as other drinks) — Though kids can visit Wine Bar George (there is a kids menu after all), it has more of a relaxed, adult feel, and can be great for those moments when you just want to escape the hustle and bustle of the parks and go to a more adult-feeling, relaxed atmosphere. You want a great spot for date night — Wine Bar George truly can be an awesome date night spot. Again, it’s got that more adult atmosphere while not being stuffy by any means. There are plenty of delicious dishes to share, and drinks to enjoy. You’re looking for some seriously delicious food or awesome wine — Wine Bar George has you covered in both categories. Truly, Wine Bar George delivers on food over and over again (except maybe when it comes to that olive oil cake, depending on your taste). Whether it’s the cheese board, the short ribs, the fried mac & cheese bites, the cheese on fire, the meatballs, or the lovely drinks paired with it all — they’re all winners in our book and we think you’ll likely love them too. You should skip Wine Bar George if: You’re looking for a cheap meal in Disney Springs/Disney World — Wine Bar George isn’t on the level of Victoria & Albert’s by any means, but it also isn’t exactly cheap. A small plate here will cost you anywhere from $8 to $26, the boards can be pricey, and the entrees aren’t cheap either. If you’re sticking to a very tight food budget, then a full meal at Wine Bar George might not be possible. But remember you could swing by just for the fried mac & cheese bites if you want and then grab the remainder of your meal at a cheaper spot. You’re not a fan of or simply don’t eat meat and cheese — Wine Bar George does have some non-meat and non-cheese options, like their Grilled Sea Bass or Hummus, but we’ll admit that most of our favorites here are either cheese or meat-based dishes. That’s not to say that Wine Bar George’s other items aren’t great — they very well may be, but the stand-outs to us are in the cheese & meat category, which could make it tough if you don’t eat both of those. Families with young kiddos — While there is a kids’ menu at Wine Bar George, the overall feeling isn’t necessarily one young ones might enjoy. It’s got more of an adult atmosphere, particularly with the bars. There are great views from the outside, which kids might like, but it’s not quite as entertaining as other places on property for young ones. Overall Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Wine Bar George, just as we have many times before! (Shocker, right?!) Our server was wonderful, made great recommendations, and paced our food perfectly. Our reporter loved all of the dishes they tried here (including that cake, even though that one has our team a bit divided). Wine Bar George is a solid spot. You can come here just for drinks if you want, or just for appetizers, or just for an entree and a drink — it’s nice that you can customize your experience here to be as little or as much as you want it to be. We Love It Here In our opinion, it’s a great date night, girls or guys night out, or place to escape the theme parks and get some awesome food and drinks. It’s a little on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for in terms of food and drink quality and service. What do you think? Are you a fan of Wine Bar George? Tell us in the comments. And stay tuned for more Disney news and reviews. Click here to see what’s new in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Have you visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently? No? Okay. No need to panic! We’ve got you covered. Tree of Life We’re here with all the news and updates from Animal Kingdom. And as a bit of a sneak peek, if you’re still looking for Christmas merchandise in Disney World, Animal Kingdom apparently has you covered? Animal Kingdom Food Updates Harambe Market Recently, we gave the Hot Link Bowl from Harambe Market a try! This is a vegetarian dish featuring plant-based sausage, cilantro rice, mixed greens, and salsa for $12.99. Hot Link Bowl We weren’t huge fans of this dish, but the good news is that there are SO many other better vegetarian dishes around Animal Kingdom, so you’re not stuck with this dish as your only choice! Click here for our full review of the Hot Link Bowl! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Aladar, the Igunodon from the 2000 film Dinosaur, is undergoing a bit of a rough time. At the moment, if you pass by him, you might be surprised to see just how rough he looks! You can find Aladar in front of the Dinosaur ride in DinoLand U.S.A. We’ll be keeping an eye out for updates on this friend. In need of paint! Construction walls also remain around Dino-Bite Snacks and Restaurantosaurus, so we’ll be watching DinoLand closely for any progress! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading We’ve seen this Tie-Dye Kids’ Sweatshirt around Disney World and online, and we spotted it in Discovery Trading recently as well. The sweatshirt is $36.99. Sweatshirt The matching Tie-Dye Jogger Pants are $34.99. You can also find this set on shopDisney! Sweatpants There was a really cute Mickey-shaped item! It was available for $22.99. What this item is exactly is a bit of a mystery. From what we gathered, it could be a combined business card holder and pen holder. But we think it could just make an adorable decoration! Business Card Holder? We also found a vintage-inspired Disney World T-Shirt featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald for $36.99. T-Shirt There were also new Gold Print Cups with a gold print of wintery trees and animals, along with Cinderella Castle! Stay Cozy Gold Cup Let’s cross over to Island Mercantile! Island Mercantile Island Mercantile had LOTS of Christmas merchandise available for purchase. Christmas Merch Seriously, if you want to start stocking up for Christmas 2022, head to Island Mercantile! Windtraders Remember how we said Cast Members were hoping to get in more colors of banshee toys at Windtraders soon? This week we saw an orange/yellow banshee arrive! Rookery The new banshee display was moved to an inner wall, and there are now 6 total banshee colors available. Orange banshee! We’ll be looking out for more colors to arrive in the future! Serka Zong (Expedition Everest Store) The Expedition Everest gift shop, which is still open even though the ride is under refurbishment until April 2022, had a restock of the Adventure Pack! Adventure Pack This little set could be perfect for kiddos who want to explore and have an adventure of their own! Dino Institute Shop Okay, this item might not be brand new, but it was one we HAD to show off — it’s our surprise find of the week — a Dinosaur Lightsaber! Y’ALL we cannot even here. A dinosaur lightsaber (okay, light up wand, but you know what we mean)?! We have so many questions but we are enthralled. Sometimes it’s worth checking out those tucked away shops in Disney World — you never know what you may find. Dinosaur. Lightsaber. That’s it. If you want a more unique lightsaber that’ll truly impress your dinosaur loving friends, this is IT. Click here to learn more about the Dinosaur Lightsaber! Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures Chip ‘n’ Dale were no longer available in dino plush form at Chester and Hester’s, but a plush Donald Duck is available now! Plush Donald And with that, we’ve got one last stop for our trip around the park! Popcorn Carts Available around Animal Kingdom at most popcorn carts were the Gold Christmas Tree Popcorn Buckets. Cast Members told us these buckets will be available until January 31st, or until they sell out — whichever comes first. Gold Buckets One Cast Member told us they were selling fast, so you might want to head over to Animal Kingdom if you’re hoping to snag one! They cost $25 each. Check out more photos of the Gold Popcorn Bucket here! And that’s all the news from Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news! Click here to see 9 Disney World rides to AVOID if you struggle with motion sickness! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What do you think of the news from Animal Kingdom this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: Holiday Merchandise(?!) and a HILARIOUS Surprise Find! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This morning, the breakfast buffet officially returned to the Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort! Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass has had breakfast offerings for a while now, but this is the first time we’re seeing the buffet again since Disney World’s closure back in 2020. So how are things looking at that buffet now? Is it worth the extra cost to add it to your meal? Let’s head in and find out. This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day (breakfast from 7:30AM to 11AM, lunch from 11:30AM to 2PM, and dinner from 5PM to 9PM). Of course, today we’re here for the breakfast! Yacht Club Lobby The Ale & Compass Restaurant has classic New England-style decorations and a gastropub ambiance, which basically means that it serves elevated pub food. Let’s head in! In the past, we’ve had some very decent meals here (for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), but it hasn’t really been a “destination” restaurant. We usually don’t go out of our way to eat here if there are other good options nearby! But a full breakfast buffet might be enough to change our minds about that. Atmosphere We mentioned before the gastropub ambiance of this restaurant, so it’s a mix of upscale and casual vibes. Checking in! Ale & Compass is nicer than the average hotel breakfast buffet, but you don’t really need to dress up to eat here. Dining room Inside, the decorations are fairly simple. There are tall windows and archways around the dining room, which contribute to the elegant feel. Ale & Compass Seating options include booths as well as tables and chairs. More seating The breakfast buffet is a walk-up bar, and face coverings are required while you’re up getting food. Buffet Once you’ve checked in at the entrance to the restaurant, a host will take you to your table. Seating When you’re seated, you can look at the QR code menu or request a physical copy. If you choose the buffet option on the menu, you’ll still order an entrée and a drink, which your server will bring out separately. Table setting So let’s take a look at those menu options! Eats Menu You can choose to order the buffet option, which comes with the breakfast buffet, one entrée, and a non-alcoholic drink for $23. Buffet menu Or you can order entrées and other items à la carte. It’s up to you! There are several options for adult entrées… ©Disney …as well as kids’ create-your-own meals. ©Disney The kids’ meals come with two sides. ©Disney You can also choose from the drinks menu, which has specialty drinks, juices, smoothies… ©Disney …various kinds of coffee and tea… ©Disney …a few other beverages, and a few morning cocktails. ©Disney We had to try out the returning buffet items, so we chose that option with Dark Chocolate Waffles as our entrée and orange juice for our drink. Buffet The breakfast buffet includes seasonal fruit, various yogurt parfaits, chilled overnight oats, pastries, warm cinnamon rolls, and biscuits with gravy. Buffet The fruit when we visited was pineapple, strawberries, grapes… Fresh Fruit …as well as some whole fruits like apples, oranges, and bananas. Notes that these can rotate and change. All of the fruit that we had here was very good! It did taste fresh, and we enjoyed it, although none of it really stood out as an incredible, must-have option. Whole fruit The yogurt parfaits were kind of fun because you can customize your parfait by adding in some house-made granola. Kids might enjoy these since they’re almost like a build-your-own adventure. Parfaits There was blueberry and vanilla yogurt and strawberry yogurt. Strawberry yogurt parfait The granola had nuts in it, but a sign nearby warned guests in case you have an allergy. Granola Near the parfaits were the chilled overnight oats, which are served with strawberries on top. Strawberry Oats These had an unusual texture, probably due to the chia seeds mixed in with the oats. If you’re not used to the slightly mushy and crunchy texture of oats and chia seeds, this might taste a little bit strange to you! Chilled overnight oats The various pastries in the buffet included croissants… Croissants …assorted muffins (blueberry and chocolate chip when we visited)… Muffins …and warm cinnamon rolls. Our favorite of the pastries was probably the blueberry muffins, which definitely tasted like they had fresh blueberries inside. All of the breakfast pastries were good, but none of them really knocked our socks off. They were pretty your typical morning pastries, and we weren’t surprised by any unusual flavors or textures. Cinnamon Rolls The stand-out in this buffet to us were the cheddar biscuits and sausage gravy. Biscuits and Gravy The biscuits were soft and buttery… Biscuits …and the creamy sausage gravy on top made them even better. Sausage gravy We could tell that the biscuits were made in-house because they tasted fresh and light. Biscuit and Gravy We grabbed a little of everything to try it out! Our plate Shortly after we returned to our table, our server brought us our orange juice and some ice water as well. The juice was nice and fresh, but it was also loaded with pulp. So if you’re not a pulp fan, steer clear of this one! Drinks Our Dark Chocolate Waffles came just a little while later. We’ve loved these waffles in the past, so we can’t wait to try them again! These waffles are topped with a Dried Cherry Compote, Espresso-Mascarpone Cream, and Chocolate Shavings. Dark Chocolate Waffles The entrées come with a side as well, so if you’re doing the buffet we’d recommend getting a breakfast meat for the side rather than fresh fruit (since there’s plenty of fruit on the buffet, but no meat there except for in the sausage gravy). For our side, we got bacon. We chose bacon The cherry compote is pretty strong in this dish. So if you don’t like cherries, this might not be the dish for you. For the same reason, we don’t usually recommend these waffles for little kids. For someone who loves cherries, this is a dream! Dark Chocolate Waffles The espresso cream definitely has that caffeine kick to it, and it tastes pretty strongly like coffee. Inside the waffle All of the different components in these waffles have strong flavors, but since we love the flavors individually (dark chocolate, cherries, and coffee), we’re big fans of this dish. Nosh or Not Sail into Ale & Compass for a breakfast buffet if: You’re looking for a very filling meal with a wide variety of options. You’re staying at the Yacht Club Resort anyways and want a good breakfast in the morning. You’re planning on buying one of the more expensive entrées here anyways, so adding the buffet won’t add much cost to your meal. Jump ship and go somewhere else if: You just want a light breakfast before heading into the parks. A sit-down restaurant is probably not your best bet in this situation. Instead, head to the nearby Ale & Compass Market to grab something to go! You want to try some unusual or exciting breakfast foods. The buffet here was pretty standard as far as breakfast foods go. For some more unusual items, try ‘Ohana’s breakfast or Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You’re not staying at Yacht Club Resort and don’t want to make the trip. Honestly, this restaurant still isn’t worth going too far out of your way, in our opinion. If you’re not nearby already, similar breakfast items can be found in a lot of other places. Overall In general, we enjoyed our breakfast at Ale & Compass, but it wasn’t really a stand-out experience. Those Dark Chocolate Waffles are a win in our books, but the buffet wasn’t super impressive. The food was all good, and if you want a standard breakfast buffet, you won’t be disappointed. But for the money, we think you could get more exciting breakfast food somewhere else (see our recommendations in the Nosh or Not section of this review!). Ale & Compass If you do want to get the buffet and still get the most for your money, we’d recommend getting one of the more expensive entrées like the Crab Cake Benedict or Breakfast Protein Bowl. Those dishes are $19 and $20 respectively, so adding on the buffet (which also includes a drink) only costs another $3 or $4. Eggs Benedict In general, we don’t think most people will be hungry enough to really take advantage of the buffet since you also get a full entrée with it. But if you’re looking for a very filling meal (maybe for brunch before you hit the parks in the afternoon), this could be a good option! It’s a lot of food! The service here was excellent, and we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere that comes with this tucked-away restaurant. Even with some construction going on around the resort, we weren’t disturbed and had a very peaceful, enjoyable meal. Keep following DFB for more reviews from all the restaurants in Disney World! Click Here to Check Out the Returning Lunch Options at Ale & Compass Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try the breakfast buffet at Ale & Compass in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: Can Chocolate Waffles and Amazing Biscuits Redeem an Average Buffet in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got a long list of restaurants that we love in Disney World! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ One of the ones that makes the list in Disney Springs is Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. The spot serves up southern comfort food, with everything from fried chicken to mac and cheese — they even have a moonshine bar! And if you’ve been to the restaurant before and love Chef Art Smith’s recipes, then you’ll be happy to know that he’s opening a new restaurant soon. We already knew that Chef Art Smith would be getting his first restaurant at the Orlando International Airport in the future, but thanks to a Facebook post from his page, we now know that the new Sunshine Diner will be opening in summer 2022! ©Chef Art Smith In his post, he says “Don’t expect anything like any of our other restaurants, it will be unique and part of my dream to revitalize the American diner.” He also shared some concept art for the new location, which seems to be mostly decorated in pastel hues of orange and yellow. One side of the restaurant will feature banquette seating… ©Chef Art Smith …while the other has a counter with barstools. If we had to compare it to a current Disney World restaurant, the look reminds us a bit of Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. ©Chef Art Smith We can’t wait to check this out in person, it looks like it’s going to be a great stop for travelers! We’ll let you know when Chef Art Smith announces an official opening date. ©Chef Art Smith Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates on dining in the Orlando area. We’ve got you covered with all the food news! Click Here to See Our Recent Review of Homecomin’ at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you fly into the Orlando Airport when you come to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Opening Timeline and Concept Art Revealed for Chef Art Smith's Upcoming Orlando Airport Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Move over, Disney World, the West Coast has some snacks we need to talk about! Over at Disney California Adventure park, you can now enjoy the Lunar New Year Festival, which is FULL of exclusive treats! Disney California Adventure! We’ve also tried some other delicious snacks all around Disneyland Resort, including cookie butter beignets, specialty churros, and MORE! But there’s still some room in our bellies for more food! Recently, we visited Disney California Adventure’s Cappuccino Cart to try a new dessert! Not too long ago, we tried a Chinese BBQ pork-filled bun called Baked Char Siu Bao at the Cappuccino Cart, and we LOVED it! Admittedly, we were a little confused as to why a pork-filled bun was being sold at a coffee kiosk; but we weren’t complaining! Now, let’s return to this little snack spot for dessert! We LOVE Bao! Recently we stopped by this spot again for the Coffee Kahlua Bundt Cake, which is a coffee bundt cake with a Kahlua glaze, stuffed with a dark chocolate center. Coffee? Kahlua? Dark chocolate? Yes, yes, and YES! Oooh! All of the flavors worked pretty well together. We enjoyed the chocolatey, caramel taste of the cake itself, but you definitely need to like coffee to like this cake. That rich coffee flavor is pretty strong! Coffee Kahlua Bundt Cake This is a nice, rich dessert with some bold flavors — coffee-lovers should give this a try! If you aren’t a big fan of the taste of coffee (or if you load up your coffee with creamer to dilute the coffee flavor), you will probably want to skip this treat. There are plenty of other great snack options to enjoy at Disneyland though, including some at the Lunar New Year festival! This looks so good! You can try the Coffee Kahlua Bundt Cake for $6.50 at the Cappuccino Cart in Disney California Adventure. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, reviews, and more! REVIEW: Should You Pay $10 for This Lemonade in Disneyland? Actually…Maybe Yes. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you give this bundt cake a try? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Coffee, Kahlua, and Cake All in One Treat?! Disney Gets Us. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This Feb. marks the return of Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Parks, bringing new culturally rich experiences to Walt Disney World Resort and, for the first time, to Disneyland Resort. Coinciding with Black History Month, Celebrate Soulfully invites families and friends to gather for experiences that honor Black heritage and culture through music, food, art and more. View the full article

There are SO many possibilities when it comes to Disney World food! Mickey Pretzels There are quick service options, sit-down restaurants, and, of course, tons of snacks to keep you going throughout your Disney trip. If it wasn’t already obvious, we take Disney food pretty seriously around here, and we’re dedicated to making sure you know all of the latest Disney food news as soon as it happens. So today, we’re over at Disney’s Yacht Club to see the return of a popular dining service! Lunch service is BACK at Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club! Up until now, you could only go for breakfast and dinner, but if you’re needing a mid-day meal, you can now return for lunch! We’re back for lunch! Ale & Compass has a gastro-pub inspired interior, and they serve up New England comfort food! Some of their lunch items include burgers, fish tacos, salads, and a plant-based protein bowl! You can check out the entire lunch menu here. We’ll be coming at you with a FULL review of the returned lunch service, so be on the lookout for that soon! Can’t wait to dig in! We love to see dining options return to Disney World, and we’re excited to see what comes back next! We keep up to date on all things Disney food, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see the return of the BUFFET to Ale & Compass breakfast! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Ale & Compass? Let us know in the comments! The post Lunch Service is BACK at Ale & Compass Restaurant in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article