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If you’re planning on spending a day or two in Disney’s Hollywood Studios next month, we have some news for you! Tower of Terror Disney World previously extended Hollywood Studios’ hours for August, changing closing time from 7PM to 8PM. That extra hour in the park is definitely useful! You have more time for your boarding group to be called for Rise of the Resistance, there are more reservation times available at Oga’s Cantina, and more time to get in line for popular rides like Tower of Terror! And guess what? Disney just extended park hours AGAIN for August in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios is now open from 9AM to 9PM for most of August! It was previously closing at 8PM and that one extra hour will definitely let you accomplish more in your park day. ©Disney The only days that are NOT closing at 9PM, are August 29th, 30th, and 31st. The park still closes at 8PM on those 3 days. ©Disney This also gives you a little more extra time in Hollywood Studios if you’re planning to park hop from one of the other parks! We’ll keep looking for more park hours changes at Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see Disney World park hours through mid-September 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. What will you do with your extra hour in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Hollywood Studios Just Extended its Hours for August! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival starts in just a few days — and we are excited! Get Our FREE printable EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Foods List Now! And we’re starting to get a lot more information about this year’s festival, including new details about the entertainment, activities, and most importantly, the booths and menus! That’s right — there is going to be a lot of amazing food at this year’s festival. This year there will be more than 20 outdoor kitchens with eight new food booths! We’ve seen the menus for each kitchen, and although many booths are returning from previous years, the food has changed at some of them. ©Disney How do you keep track of it all? Well, we’ve already shared a handy printable map that can help you find each outdoor kitchen, but now we’re sharing the printable DFB-exclusive 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Foods List to help you decide what to eat at each booth! Click the photo to download a printable version of our EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Foods List! You can click the photo to download and print our FULL printable!! That’s a LOT of food. But there’s so much more going on with the festival, and if you want to level up your EPCOT Food and Wine Festival knowledge and get even more helpful information, you can order our DFB Guide to the 2021 Food & Wine Festival here. Our guide features all kinds of tips and tricks to help you navigate the festival like a pro! We cover it all in the DFB Guide! Our guide features all kinds of great stuff, including unique festival crawls, details about navigating the festival with dietary restrictions, and more! And if you order it now and use the code CHEFS you can even get 20% off! CLICK HERE TO BUY THE 2021 FOOD AND WINE GUIDE. USE CODE CHEFS TO GET 20% OFF! We’ll be covering everything at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, so stay tuned for more details! Click Here To Discover The One BIG Thing That’s Missing From the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Menus Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be attending the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Our FREE DFB Printable For ALL the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Another week has passed and this past week Disney released quite a lot of BIG news! Time to Head to Disney World! Planning to visit the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and wondering what items will be available? Been waiting for news about Disney’s Port Orleans Resort reopening? Hoping for news about Halloween activities at Disneyland? This week we got updates about all of that and MORE, and now we’re breaking it all down for you! 1. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Menus & More The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starts in just a few days (on July 15th) and we’ve already gotten a look at the entertainment that will be available, a peek at the merchandise, and a list of the booths that will be there. But, this week we finally got a look at the FULL menus for all of the food booths! ©Disney The available menu items include some returning favorites as well as a whole bunch of new treats to try! We’ve also gotten a look at the specialty drinks you’ll be able to enjoy at the Joffrey’s Coffee locations throughout the park, and a list of the items that will be on the Festival’s cheese crawl. ©Disney But, we noticed there’s one big item missing from the menus (hint: it’s a fan-favorite). So far, a number of booths are already up in EPCOT, and we can’t wait to see more of them up and ready to go once the Festival begins. Just keep in mind that some booths won’t open until October. Jardin de Fiestas If you’re looking for Food & Wine Festival merchandise, we’ve already shared a first look at the upcoming collections. But, this past week we also got a peek at the NEW spirit jersey for this year’s Festival! It’ll be available online and in the park soon. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates about the Food & Wine Festival, and we’ll be sure to share them all with you! Click here to see the FULL menus for all of the Food & Wine Festival booths! 2. More Disney World Hotels Are Reopening Over the past few months, many of Disney World’s hotels have reopened, but soon you’ll be able to add a few more to that list. This week, Disney World announced reopening dates for Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — both Riverside and French Quarter. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Disney also announced reopening dates for Disney’s All-Star Music Resort and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. All-Star Sports Entrance Reservations are already available for all of these resorts and all of them will reopen by the end of this year. Click here to see more about the reopening of these hotels! 3. Flavors of Florida Has Begun You may be very familiar with the festivals that take place at EPCOT, but did you know that you can get some limited-time eats in Disney Springs this summer too? Check Out That Fried Gator! During the Flavors of Florida event at Disney Springs, you can top by participating restaurants to get some limited-time snacks and meals inspired by the Sunshine State! Orange Bird wants a taste! You can also grab some merchandise inspired by Florida and more. We’ve shared a whole BUNCH of details about the event (including a list of all the food items you can grab there) and reviews of some of the new items including a booze-infused eclair, fried gator bites, a key lime chocolate pop, and an orange blossom cupcake! Key Lime Pop The event will be going on through August 12th, so be sure to stop by and check it out while it’s available! Click here to see more about the items you can get at the Flavors of Florida event and see our reviews! 4. More Restaurants Have Reopened This past week a few more restaurants reopened in Disney World as well. Specifically, 2 fan-favorite spots are now available for guests to enjoy again. Earlier this week, the Main Street Plaza Ice Cram Parlor reopened in Magic Kingdom! Delicious Combo And today (July 9th), ‘Ohana reopened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! YUM! We’ll be bringing you full reviews of this ‘Ohana’s breakfast and dinner menus soon, so stay tuned for that! Click here to see an important ‘Ohana noodles update! Dino Diner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom also reopened this past week. And Golden Oak Outpost surprised us by reopening in Magic Kingdom. The spread from Dino Diner We also did want to mention that while The Wave…of American Flavors will be closing on July 16th to be “reimagined,” this past week Disney announced that you’ll still be able to get some breakfast favorites from The Wave at California Grill for a limited time once The Wave closes! The Wave Signature Sweet Potato Pancakes We’ll definitely be checking out this breakfast with a view at California Grill and we’ll let you know our thoughts! Click here to see more about this update about The Wave’s breakfast. Over at Disneyland, we also checked out 2 newly reopened spots. First, we stopped by Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park, which reopened with a SPICY new hot dog. New Esquite Hot Dog And then we stopped by Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure Park to grab some customized ice cream treats! YUM Mickey Bars better watch out — these are some of the BEST ice cream treats in Disneyland!! 5. Halloween Activities and Events Announced for Disneyland Finally, we got some BIG updates this week all about Halloween in Disneyland. Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party will be returning to Disney California Adventure Park this year! Oogie Boogie at the Oogie Boogie Bash We’ve already gotten a full look at the dates the event will take place, what will be included, ticket prices, and more! Click here to see if Disneyland’s halloween event is a WAY better deal than Disney World’s Boo Bash? This week Disneyland also confirmed that Haunted Mansion Holiday will be returning and they announced all kinds of fun Halloween activities guests will get to enjoy in the parks. This is Halloween! We can’t wait to see spooky season in action in Disneyland! Click here to see everything coming to Disneyland Resort for Halloween time this year! And that’s our big wrap-up of the Disney news this week. Check out more Disney news stories below: 2 restaurants are set to close permanently at Disneyland Resort 2 New Haunted Mansion ears and new Toy Story Ears have arrived in Disney World Disneyland Paris announced a PAID FastPass program and they are resuming Annual Pass sales New food items arrived in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World Outpost Puff We asked our readers whether they would PAY for FastPass and they were split! Disneyland is offering a special ticket deal for select guests New park maps arrived in EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios with some big changes COVID cases are on the rise in Central Florida Early registration for select guests for the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend has begun, and the villains themes for the runs have been announced Updated Map! The host of “Must Do Disney” has shared a farewell message Foam soap dispensers that release Mickey-shaped soap have arrived in Disney World! You can mobile order from 2 more Joffrey’s Coffee locations in Disney World We got a special look at the Marvel restaurant on the Disney Wish cruise ship (can you actually CHANGE the size of your food?!?!), and details about more restaurants coming to the ship We got a new trailer for Encanto, a Disney film coming soon Mickey Shaped Foam Soap Dispenser We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! We were terrified to try Disney World’s NEW Black Widow burger — click here to see our full review! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disney World or Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments! The post EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Menus, 3 Hotel Reopening Dates, and MORE Disney News! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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We have found some super cute Disney dresses recently! Tomorrowland! There was the Tomorrowland dress that was out of this world, a Cruella dress that took Disney by storm, and the recent Loki dress that has us wanting to take down the TVA! It didn’t seem like we could find dresses we loved more than these, and then we saw an AMAZING new dress in Magic Kingdom today, you have to take a look for yourself! LOOK at this Casey’s Corner Dress we found in the Emporium!!!!! Take us out to the ballgame! Are you kidding?! This is so stinkin’ adorable. Hot dogs! Get your hot dogs! Just look at all the amazing detailing! It’s like if you took the Cast Member’s uniforms at Casey’s and made them into a dress! Casey’s Corner Cast Members This outfit is a great way to show your love for the famous hot dog restaurant, especially because it just reopened, and we’re ready to put this on and throw out the first pitch! Blue detailing Catch us sliding into home for some corn dog nuggets and plastic cheese! Those white shoes are definitely going to get dirty on the baseball field This dress is $128 at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, and we think it’s a total home run! It would be great for a date night. You could grab some foot-long hot dogs from Casey’s and chill out on the hub grass with a view of Cinderella Castle! We’ll be on the lookout for more fabulous Disney fashion, so stay tuned to DFB for more! See our FULL review of Casey’s Corner here! 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. What do you think of this new dress? Let us know in the comments! The post 🌭 Foodies: Disney World Just Released a CASEY'S CORNER Dress! 🌭 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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The Jungle Cruise ride in both Disney World and Disneyland has been undergoing quite a few changes. Tours Departing Daily While Disney World’s Jungle Cruise has remained open during its refurbishment, Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise has been closed. The ride is set to officially reopen on July 16th, but we were lucky enough to get a special preview of the ride today and we can’t wait to share the updates with you! In Disney World, we’ve seen Jungle Cruise updated with new scenes, new characters, and a brand new backstory. We’ve also seen Trader Sam’s new Gift Shop “open” recently. Although the Jungle Cruise ride is slightly different between Disney World and Disneyland, we know that the updated storyline for both rides will be the same. Let’s take a look at what Disneyland’s ride looks like right now! Anyone Up for a Trip to the Jungle? As you make your way into the Jungle Cruise queue, you’ll still find a number of cool details all throughout the line. So Many Fun Details Be sure to stop and check these out. Jungle Cruise Details You never know what kind of corny jokes or hidden references you’ll find (peep the giraffe on the sign to the left). Always Look Around! We have seen a number of changes made in the queue in Disney World, so just be on the lookout for smaller changes like that on these attractions. Once we got through the queue, it was finally time for our adventure! Let’s Ride! On the ride, you’ll still find many of the classic scenes (and jokes) you know and love. Hey There! And, of course, no trip to the jungle is complete without a look at the backside of water. A True Wonder of the World But, you’ll also find some updated scenes in place. In the scene with the rhino and the people trying to escape to higher ground, you’ll now find some of the new characters that are part of the Jungle Cruise’s updated storyline. These characters include Felix Pechman XIII, the animatronic skipper who’s followed by bad luck. A celebrated Mexican artist (Rosa Soto Dominguez), Japan’s preeminent entomologist Dr. Kon Chunosuke — who is also a member of the legendary Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.), and more! They’ll Get the “Point” In the End! You’ll also a boat that appears to have sunk into the rivers of the jungle. Not the most ideal scenario. Well That’s Not Good Perhaps one of the biggest changes that has been made is in relation to Trader Sam. It appears Trader Sam has turned the Jungle Cruise’s lost & found area into his very own gift shop (you know Trader Sam, he’s always looking to make some money and come out ahead). Trader Sam’s Gift Shop There are all kinds of details hidden in this scene. You could probably just sit there for an hour trying to find them all. At the end of that area, you’ll pass by a monkey sitting on a camera and an elephant that conveniently sprays some water as you go past! Oh No! And that’s a first look at Disneyland’s updated Jungle Cruise experience! Again, the ride will not “officially” reopen until July 16th. Changes are still being made and some updates will continue to be made in the upcoming days. We’ll be sure to check for more updates and let you know what we find. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disneyland news! Click here to see everything we know about the changes coming to the Jungle Cruise! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the re-themed Jungle Cruise ride. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ What do you think of Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Reimagined Jungle Cruise Ride in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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As you may have heard through the jungle vine, the world-famous Jungle Cruise will begin booking official tours once again on July 16 at Disneyland park. Alberta Falls, proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd., is also preparing for explorers at Magic Kingdom Park, where this classic experience will be complete this summer. Disney Imagineers have collaborated on this bicoastal project to create new characters who come from around the world, with an expanded storyline and some fun surprises for you to discover.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/FHGtR40oSPUView the full article
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Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is one of our favorite spots to eat in Disney Springs! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ The southern cooking with a Florida twist means fried chicken, buttery biscuits, gator bites, and — of course — moonshine! Homecomin’ will have a special moonshine flight available soon, but you’ll need to hurry! It’s just there for one day! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is celebrating their 5-year anniversary of being at Disney Springs! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ The delicious southern restaurant is celebrating with a specialty Moonshine Flight, which has all five of their on-tap moonshines! Moonshine on Tap You can’t usually get all five moonshines at the same time (the Strawberry Lemonade moonshine is only on the menu for brunch, when a few of the other moonshines are missing!). But on Monday, July 12th, Homecomin’ is offering all five as part of their limited-time Moonshine Flight! ©Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ The flight will include their Rumshine Punch, Blue Hooch, Sweet Tea Shine, Moonshine Marg, and Strawberry Lemonade! It’s being served all day on Monday, July 12th, so hurry into the Springs to try it then! Keep following Disney Food Blog for more news about all the delicious treats around the parks! Click Here to Check Out Our Review of the Fried Gator, Available for a Limited Time at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 moonshine is your favorite at Homecomin’? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You NEED to Make a Homecomin' Reservation for Next Monday in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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The Flavors of Florida event is officially underway in Disney Springs! Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs During this event, you can get all kinds of limited-time eats inspired by the Sunshine State at various restaurants in Disney Springs. So far, we’ve had fried gator, frog legs, an orange blossom cupcake, and MORE! Recently we stopped by Splitsville’s Bamboo Bar to check out their offerings for Flavors of Florida, and we have a feeling sushi fans will REALLY enjoy one of them! Over at Splitsville’s Bamboo Bar you’ll actually find 2 offerings listed as part of Flavors of Florida. First, let’s tackle the sushi!! As part of Flavors of Florida, you’ll be able to grab a Golden Spider Roll at the Bamboo Bar. This roll features tempura-fried soft-shell crab, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in soy paper and sushi rice topped with diced mango, honey wasabi, eel sauce, and micro greens. Note that the Golden Spider Roll appears to have been added to Splitsville’s standard menu a bit earlier this year, but it is listed for the Bamboo Bar as part of Flavors of Florida so we had to give it a try! Time for Some Sushi! We’ll start by saying this sushi is seriously GORGEOUS. They used a pink soy paper instead of nori and it just adds a beautiful layer of color to the dish. So Pretty! The sushi itself was very fresh and loaded with sushi rice that was cooked perfectly. The soft-shell crab was wonderful and didn’t taste fishy at all. It was very lightly battered in the tempura batter, but still had a nice crunch. Also, if you’re wondering why it’s called Spider Sushi, take a look at the crab legs sticking out on that end piece! Golden Spider Roll — It Does Kinda Look Like a Spider is Crawling Out of There! Obviously, there’s no spider IN this sushi but the crab legs peeking out of the end piece totally look like a spider. A Close Up! In our roll, the avocado was on the top instead of being wrapped in with the crab and cucumber, and we actually think that made for a great presentation and we still got the flavor of avocado in every bite. Hungry? We especially loved the little chunks of fresh mango included with this roll. Overall, the flavors paired really nicely with the eel sauce and the honey wasabi. The honey wasabi was not very spicy at all so we actually added wasabi to our soy sauce to give it a little extra kick! So, if you aren’t a huge fan of spice don’t necessarily let the honey wasabi scare you. The micro greens on top seemed to be more for decoration as they didn’t really add anything to the dish. But, they also didn’t take anything away from the dish either. Dig In! Overall, our reporter said they would totally order this sushi again! If you don’t like sushi or you don’t like soft-shell crab, then this dish isn’t for you. But, if you like sushi and soft-shell crab, we think you should totally give this a try! You can get it right now during the Flavors of Florida event for $20. So Tasty! Next, we move to the drink that the Bamboo Bar has listed as a Flavors of Florida offering — the Hemingway Daiquiri. This drink is made with dark rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime and grapefruit juices, and splash of house made grenadine, and is served in a coupe glass. Time for a Drink! We thought this drink was actually very interesting! We definitely tasted the dark rum and the maraschino liqueur, but the grapefruit juice balance it all out. There is some sweetness from the grenadine, but by blending it all together, the flavors work really well. We enjoyed it, but we will say it is a very unique drink! Daiquiri We do think that you do need to enjoy some tartness in your drink to really like this one though. Many rum drinks can be VERY sweet. Because of the grapefruit and lime juice, there’s definitely an added tartness to this one, so if you’re looking for a very sweet rum drink, this is probably not a good choice for you. It’s Got a Nice Balance of Flavors But, if you like dark rum and you’re not wanting a super sweet drink or a rum and Coke, this could be a fun option. You can get it for $13. Overall, we really enjoyed these items and think they’re fun offerings that really capture that sense of all things Florida. We could just picture ourselves on a boat in Key West enjoying these. Two Good Choices! If you want to try them, be sure to stop by the Bamboo Bar while they’re available. Keep in mind that Flavors of Florida will be going on through August 12th at Disney Springs. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new items all around Disney World and let you know what we find! Did we find the BEST shrimp and grits in Disney World? Check out our review here! 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 either of these items? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: One Look and You'll Totally Get Why This Disney World Dish is Called SPIDER Sushi 🕷️ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is set to begin in just a few days! Time for Some Live Music! During the festival you’ll be able to enjoy all kinds of special food, participate in fun activities, grab cool merchandise, and see some live entertainment. While the Eat to the Beat concerts will not be returning for this year’s Food & Wine Festival, Disney did announce a different live concert series that guests will get to enjoy in the America Gardens Theatre. And now we’ve got some of the concert lineup! During the 2021 Food & Wine Festival, guests will get to enjoy the America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare. This is a live music concert series that will take place Friday through Monday evenings. Local bands from Central Florida will perform in the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion and play popular songs of yesterday and today. This concert series is very similar to what was announced and done during similar the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. Ready to Jam? Wondering what bands will be playing during the Food & Wine Festival? Disney recently announced the lineup through September 27th (note that the Food & Wine Festival will last through part of November this year). Here’s a break-down: July 16 to 19: Epic! Live July 23 to 26: Champagne Orchestra July 30 to August 2: Element August 6 to 9: Sound Society August 13 to 16: The Hooligans August 20 to 23: The Vybe August 27 to 30: The M-80s September 3 to 6: Latin Ambition September 10 to 13: Audio Exchange September 17 to 20: The Hooligans September 24 to 27: Epic! Live You Can Enjoy These Concerts During the Festival If you’re looking for some live music in EPCOT during the Food & Wine Festival, you can check out this concert series or watch some of the other entertainment that will be available during the Festival as well (like Mariachi Cobre and other performances). We’ll keep an eye out for more Food & Wine Festival updates and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see a full list of all the NEW menu items coming to the Food & Wine Festival this year. Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching any of these concerts? Tell us in the comments! The post Lineup Announced for Concert Series Coming to EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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In just a few days the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will officially begin! Some New Items You’ll Get to Enjoy at the Festival This Year! ©Disney So far, we’ve shared the FULL menus for all of the booths that will be available this year, a look at the new items you’ll be able to enjoy, a peek at the entertainment you’ll see while there, details on the return of the Remy scavenger hunt, and more. But now we’ve got something extra special to share with you! This year there will be more than 20 festival-exclusive global marketplaces to check out during the Food & Wine Festival. Some of these are returning favorites while others are brand new booths joining the Festival this year. Spain! And you have to keep in mind that even though some booths may be back from previous years, the items that are being served at some of those returning booths have changed! Dish Coming to the Italy Booth ©Disney Also, some of those booths will open right when the Festival begins on July 15th, but others will not open until October. Jardin de Fiestas With over 20 booths to enjoy all kinds of snacks from, it can be a bit confusing navigating your way around the park and finding the booths you’re searching for. That’s why we’ve created our printable DFB exclusive 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival map! Our map shows where each of the booths will be located so you can easily make your way around the park to find them. At the time this map was created only some of the booths were actually physically up in the park, and Disney had only released general details about where other booths will be located. So, just keep in mind that some of the details on the map may change, but this should generally provide you with a good idea of where to search for your must-get eats! Click the photo to download a printable version of our EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival map! There’s a whole lot to know about the Festival this year from what entertainment will be available to what items are on the cheese crawl! You can check out our ULTIMATE guide to the Food & Wine Festival here. But, if you want to really step up your Food & Wine Festival game and get all kinds of helpful information, you can order our DFB Guide to the 2021 Food & Wine Festival here. Our guide is FULL of information, tips and tricks, strategies to help you conquer the Festival, and more! We cover it all in the DFB Guide! In our DFB Guide, you’ll even find unique Festival “crawls” we’ve created based on specific food items you might enjoy (like chocolate or seafood)! It’s got all kinds of useful information to help you plan a fantastic (and delicious) trip to the Festival this year. And if you order it right now and use the code “CHEFS” you can even get 20% off! CLICK HERE TO BUY THE 2021 FOOD AND WINE GUIDE. USE CODE CHEFS TO GET 20% OFF! We’ll keep an eye out for more Food & Wine Festival news and work on getting you all the latest updates. And be sure to check back with us once the Festival starts to see our full reviews of all the booths! Click here to see the full MENUS for all of the booths coming to the Food & Wine Festival this year! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Your FREE, DFB Exclusive 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Printable Map Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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International travel to Orlando has been lower than in previous years due to the global pandemic. Flying to Orlando Foreign flights made up 13% of all flights to Orlando International Airport before the pandemic, now they only make up 6%, according to Orlando Business Journal. However, more international travel is now resuming and one of Orlando’s busiest airlines is planning on trying to boost that number. Spirit Airlines will resume foreign flights to Orlando International Airport immediately. ©Spirit Airlines The airline says their new schedule is the largest ever operated from Orlando and it includes 80 daily departures. There will be 8 new destinations and 6 existing destinations will resume service or get additional flights. Orlando International Airport Thanks to Orlando Business Journal, here’s a look at Spirit’s updated flight schedule: New flights Cancun, Mexico: Daily flights start immediately Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Flights 3 times per week start immediately Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Flights 4 times per week start immediately Resuming or expanding flights Guatemala City, Guatemala: Flights 4 times a week starting Sept. 9th Montego Bay, Jamaica: Flights 3 times per week starting Sept. 9th Cartagena, Colombia: Flights 2 to 3 times per week starting Sept. 10th Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Flights 3 times per week starting Nov. 18th San Salvador, El Salvador: Flights 3 times per week starting Nov. 19th San Jose, Costa Rica: Unspecified number of additional flights starting Nov. 17th Domestic Flights: Louisville, Kentucky: Daily flights start immediately Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Daily flights start immediately St. Louis, Missouri: Daily flights start immediately Manchester, New Hampshire: Daily flights starting Oct. 7th Miami: Daily flights starting Nov. 17th Orlando International Airport Spirit’s operations at Orlando International Airport will be 45% larger than it was at the end of 2019 with this new schedule, according to a news release. Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds The President of Network Planning for Spirit, John Kirby, said in a statement that “with over 80 flights each day to more than 50 cities, Spirit Airlines provides our Central Florida guests even more nonstop options including 16 popular vacation destinations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.” Orlando International Airport Last year, Southwest Airlines brought the most passengers through Orlando International Airport, with Spirit Airlines coming in second. Stay tuned to DFB for more info on travel updates to Orlando! Click here to see what other airlines are offering direct flights to Orlando! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Which airline do you use to get to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Spirit Airlines Is Resuming International Flights to Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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What an exciting month July has been in Disney World, and we’re not even half way through! Between Happily Ever After AND EPCOT Forever returning to the parks, we’v also already seen the reopening of Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, and the kickoff of the Flavors of Florida event in Disney Springs! Cinderella Castle It’s a great time to be visiting Disney World with so much MORE to see and do! With that in mind, let’s take a look at the current park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of July 11th, 2021! Disney World Park Hours the Week of July 11th Magic Kingdom will be open next week from 9AM-10PM daily. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of July 11th © Disney EPCOT will be open daily from 11AM-10PM. Reminder that next Thursday, July 15th is the official kickoff of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! EPCOT park hours for the week of July 11th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM-8PM daily next week. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of July 11th © Disney Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open daily from 8AM-7PM next week. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of July 11th © Disney There’s lots of newly reopened and newly returned offerings across all four theme parks, so be sure to read up on what’s different in July before you visit! Click here to read about what’s new and exciting at Disney World this month! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of July 11th Let’s take a look now at the current Park Pass Reservation availability for next week. As you’ll see, availability has seemed to go up for the week of July 11th — it’s tricky to confirm whether that’s because crowds will be lower or if Disney World raised capacity. Either way, expect those summer crowds in the parks! Select Resort Hotels Guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can currently book Park Pass Reservations for EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Sunday, July 11th through Wednesday, July 14th. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on July 11th as of July 9th © Disney From July 15th through 17th, Select Resort Hotel guests can book Park Pass Reservations at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on July 15th as of July 9th © Disney Theme Park Tickets As of this writing, guests with Theme Park Tickets have the same Park Pass Reservation availability as guests staying at the Select Resort Hotels. Guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation for July 11th through July 14th at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on July 11th as of July 9th © Disney From July 15th through 17th, guests with Theme Park Tickets are able to book Park Pass Reservations at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on July 15th as of July 9th © Disney Annual Passholders This is something you don’t see everyday — all of next week is currently wide open at all four theme parks for Annual Passholders! This likely won’t last long, so book those Park Pass Reservations ASAP! Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on July 11th as of July 9th © Disney If you want to catch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom or EPCOT and do not see a Park Pass Reservation available, keep in mind that you can always Hop to those parks if you have a Park Hopper after 2PM each day. While there seems to be more Park Pass Reservation availability than we’ve seen over the past several weeks, you’ll still want to book your Passes ASAP in case they run out. Slinky Dog Dash Be sure to keep up with the latest park hour and Park Pass Reservation availability updates from Disney World, especially if you have an upcoming vacation! 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 heading to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Are Summer Crowds Thinning Out in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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When the Disney Wish sets sail in summer 2022, families are going to experience the fantastical worlds and beloved characters of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars stories like never before…and all that adventure is sure to work up an appetite!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/hvdBuAaLl_oView the full article
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Goooood day, pals! We’re comin’ at you with a review of one of the more controversial restaurants in Disney World and we can’t WAIT to bring you along for the ride. T-Rex This time, we’re headed to Disney Springs to visit a HEAVILY-themed restaurant that is loved by some, and hated by others — T-Rex! This dino-themed spot is the sister restaurant to Rainforest Cafe and is known for some pretty spectacular prehistoric theming with some less than spectacular food offerings. T-Rex is open for lunch and dinner each day with a LARGE and varied selection of food offerings. Despite being known for less-than-stellar eats, it can be pretty difficult to nab a reservation here, so you’ll want to make sure you snag one in advance. T-Rex The atmosphere of this restaurant makes for most of the pros with a very cool and very themed space, but we’re not always pleased with the food. Let’s see how T-Rex held up this time! Atmosphere T-Rex certainly sticks out when you’re strolling through Disney Springs. The exterior of the restaurant features HUGE dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric vibes. And the fun CERTAINLY doesn’t stop when you head inside. T-Rex Atmosphere The first thing that you’ll notice about the atmosphere of T-Rex is that there are GIANT dinosaur robots EVERYWHERE. Yup, that includes tyrannosaurus rexes! The schtick here is exactly what you find across the way at Rainforest Cafe: you’re IN the creatures’ world while you eat your chicken nuggets or pizza. Instead of jungle animals like at Rainforest though, you get more of a low-rent Jurassic Park vibe here (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing!). T-Rex Atmosphere If you were a Parks and Rec fan, this spot always makes us think of Jurassic Fork, the eerily similar fictional robo-dino-themed restaurant in the show. That restaurant was oozing with cheesy dino-puns just like this spot (though admittedly not quite as heavy-handed here!). After you get past the dino excitement, you might notice the giant, moving octopus hanging from the ceiling over the bar. (Yes, it’s colorful and cheesy. But also, try telling us you DON’T want to have a drink under a giant cephalopod! ) T-Rex Atmosphere The restaurant has a few different themed rooms. There’s the sea area where that lovely octo-bar resides… T-Rex Atmosphere …the meteor room… T-Rex Atmosphere …a dinosaur forest room… T-Rex Atmosphere …and an ice cave. T-Rex Atmosphere Every 20 minutes or so, there’s a meteor shower that makes part of the restaurant go dark or change color while sound effects happen! You can even see the meteors in the meteor room. T-Rex Atmosphere The rooms feature standard seating with tables and chairs, booths, and bar seating. Sometimes, you might end up seated at a fun table like the ones INSIDE a triceratops! T-Rex Atmosphere For your table setting, you’ll find a paper napkin and utensils. T-Rex Atmosphere But enough about the atmosphere, let’s chat about the eats! Eats At our table, we were given reusable menus that were pretty large. T-Rex does have a solid spread of options, making it a great choice for a large group looking for a range of options. You’ve got choices for Appetizers like the Caprese Flatbread… ©T-Rex …and options for Soups and Salads like the Jurassic Salad. When it comes to entrees you have your choice of a variety of Pastas… ©T-Rex …Burgers and Sandwiches, and Seafood. If you’re noticing the unique food names, it’s hard not to — many are very heavy-handed dino-puns like we mentioned before! ©T-Rex There are a few choices for the Carnivores as well! For Desserts, you’ll spot a few flashy options. ©T-Rex For kids, there are nine different entree options and two dessert options. It should come as no surprise that T-Rex is often a hit with the younger set. It’s booming with lights and sounds and robots shaped like dinos. If you’re walking through Disney Springs with a child, chances are they’ll gravitate toward this restaurant like a moth to a flame! ©T-Rex On to drinks, you’ll find a selection of sometimes LARGE and fun cocktails from The Watering Hole, plus Wine, Beers… ©T-Rex ..and non-alcoholic options (called The Big Chills!). ©T-Rex We kicked off our meal by ordering two of the more interesting cocktails. First up, there’s the Tropical Cotton-tini for $13. So, as the name implies, this drink features a fistful of cotton candy in a glass that your drink is poured over. It’s a quick “oooh” but still pretty fun. Tropical Cotton-tini This drink is Don Q Coconut Rum and Tropical Fruit Juices topped with Cotton Candy — and it includes a plastic Shaker Cup! Tropical Cotton-tini This sip tasted a lot like your standard sugary sweet rum drink but with a little extra sugary grit. (Cause MMM doesn’t a gritty drink sound delish?!) You know when cotton candy melts a little bit and gets weird and kinda gooey/kinda grainy? That was basically the texture but floating around in a cup of booze. Even though it tastes pretty average, it’s a lot more fun than a standard drink! Tropical Cotton-tini We also tried out the El Dorado for $15! El Dorado This MASSIVE cocktail was made from Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur, Monin South Seas Blend, and citrus juices topped with a 50ml Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Bottle. El Dorado Oh WOW was this drink sweet. The strongest flavor was the orange but it mostly just tasted like general fruit juices since there are so many flavors. (If you’re curious, like we were, Monin “South Seas” flavor is listed as predominantly mango, guava, and ginger.) The rum cuts the sweetness a LITTLE, but you’ll need to REALLY like sweet drinks to really appreciate this. El Dorado We also picked up The Ultimate Prehistoric Smoothie. You can create your ultimate smoothie combo yourself, blended with nonfat vanilla yogurt and topped with whipped topping. You can pick two treats to mix in for $6.99 or three treats for $7.99. Don’t let the name “smoothie” mislead you — this is basically a milkshake disguising itself as a smoothie. The “treats” are bananas, strawberries, and a variety of what are essentially candy choices! The Ultimate Prehistoric Smoothie We picked Strawberry and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for our inclusions in the hopes that it would turn out like a PB&J Milkshake. Spoiler alert: It did not. The yogurt in the smoothie made for a wonky flavor profile but we could see it being tastier with some of the other options. So we either recommend going full healthy flavors, like strawberry banana, or full-on candy fest it up with Oreos and more. The Ultimate Prehistoric Smoothie Alright, on to the appetizers! Nacho lovers, rejoice! We tried out the Colosso Beef Nachos for $19.99. Colosso Beef Nachos With this dish, expect nacho chips topped with Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, green onions, ground beef, and sour cream. Colosso Beef Nachos The nachos were pretty meh. If you’ve ever had nachos at a chain restaurant or sports bar, you’ve probably had something almost exactly the same. It’s a HUGE portion and pretty tasty on the top layer, but the topping to chip ratio wasn’t the best. All of the under-chips had little to no topping! Colosso Beef Nachos The beef was seasoned well and really, the dish would be a fine choice if you’re just craving a big plate of nachos. Still, it wasn’t anything to write home about. You also get a (quite large) dish of salsa. We could have done without this, but it’s there if you like it! Colosso Beef Nachos Next, we got the Supersaurus Sampler for $30.99! Whew, this pricy appetizer serves four and is a pretty hearty portion. Supersaurus Sampler The platter features Cheesy Skillet Meatballs, Nashville Hot boneless wings, Chili Con Queso, Caprese Flatbread, and Mozzarella Sticks. Here’s the thing though — that’s not what we received. We were noticeably lacking in the Mozzarella Stick dept. and instead got a chicken quesadilla and lots of garlic bread on our tray. Hmm. Supersaurus Sampler Some of the items surprised us in a good way! Those rogue quesadillas, for instance, had pico de gallo INSIDE them and a lovely avocado crema on top of them. Supersaurus Sampler The flatbread had a decent flavor and tasted pretty fresh. It was better than the Caprese at Pinocchio’s Village Haus in Magic Kingdom, but still not amazing. It did have a handful of peppery arugula and a drizzle of Balsamic glaze on top that helped add some flavor. Supersaurus Sampler As for the queso, it was good but tasted just like what you can get in a jar at the grocery store. It didn’t have any heat either which might disappoint some diners. Supersaurus Sampler The meatballs were pretty good! They weren’t at all dry and they tasted fine. Like most of the other items, they weren’t anything special but we didn’t mind eating ’em! Supersaurus Sampler The wings were our favorite part of the platter because they actually had a SOLID level of heat! We really liked them. Be warned, being “boneless wings” they’re really just popcorn chicken disguised as wings, but they’re yummy AND have a kick! They were served over a handful of onion strings. Supersaurus Sampler The garlic bread was…garlic bread. That’s a tough one to mess up, right? Overall, nothing was wildly amazing and everything tasted like something you might eat at a Chilis. If you’re craving generic appetizer food (hey, no shame there!), this will hit the spot! Supersaurus Sampler Full yet? Too bad, we’re on to the entrees! One entree we snagged was the Prehistoric Pasta with Chicken for $24.79. Prehistoric Pasta with Chicken The dish is listed as alfredo sauce and fettuccine pasta but it also had mushrooms and diced tomatoes. Prehistoric Pasta with Chicken This was a VERY generic entree. Honestly, you could have a better alfredo dish at Olive Garden. Or an Applebee’s. Or from a jar of sauce you got from the grocery store. The sauce lacked any strong flavor and the chicken and veggies didn’t do much to help. Everything was cooked well, it was just ultimately very bland. Prehistoric Pasta with Chicken Our other entree was the Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich for $19.99. Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich The dish is made from grilled marinated chicken breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, pesto mayo, and a sourdough bun. Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich Overall, it was a pretty basic chicken sandwich. The chicken was a little dry but the strong flavor of the bacon and pesto mayo helped to combat the dryness. That pesto also gave it a more unique flavor than your typical chicken sammie! It was fine if you’re craving a classic, but again, nothing special. Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich The sandwich came with fries, which were cooked well and still crispy, and a small cup of slaw. Both of the entrees we had were generic and only okay. Of the two, we liked the sandwich a little better, but truthfully, we wouldn’t order either of them again. Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich Alright, the final eat! For dessert, we snagged the $20.99 Chocolate Extinction. Chocolate Extinction This dessert came out with dry ice creating a column of fog that poured out over the table and floor around us. Uh…NEAT! Chocolate Extinction It was four pieces of chocolate brownie cake with ice cream, caramel, chocolate, and Butterfinger. This treat could DEFINITELY serve four (maybe more!) so we think it’s pretty worth that price tag. Chocolate Extinction The cake was REALLY good. It was dense like a brownie but moist like a cake and it went great with the ice cream and crunch from the Butterfinger topping. Sure, nothing was groundbreaking in flavor but it was a super fun dessert and easily the best thing we ate. Chocolate Extinction Now, there are still better desserts (and other eats) elsewhere in Disney Springs, but we were happy with that Chocolate Extinction as a capstone on an otherwise mediocre meal. If you have kids in your crew, the dry ice “smoke” will likely blow their minds and be the most memorable thing they see all day. Chocolate Extinction So, how DO we feel about T-Rex after this experience? And should YOU eat there? Nosh or Not You SHOULD dine at T-Rex if… You’ve got a dino-lovin’ kiddo in your party. This restaurant has SUCH a fun environment and kids will have a blast looking around at the theming. You’re looking for a memorable location to hang with some friends. This spot is a hit with bigger groups of guests looking for a unique place for drinks and apps. You’re a party full of picky eaters. T-Rex is a picky eaters paradise. It won’t please someone with more adventurous or refined tastes, but if you’re looking for easy options, this could be your winner! You should SKIP T-Rex if… You’re a food-lover. T-Rex has little for you if you’re looking for interesting flavors or quality ingredients. There are SO many amazing spots in Disney Springs where you’ll be able to find truly stunning eats. You’re on a budget. T-Rex is NOT cheap. What’s worse, the food tastes pretty cheap so it stings even more when you get that bill and see just how much you racked up with a full meal. You don’t have a reason to go to T-Rex. This spot certainly serves a purpose, but if you don’t have a specific reason to go, we’d recommend you go elsewhere! Overall Overall, we had an okay experience at T-Rex. We always go into a review hoping for the best, even here. The whole “fool me once” adage definitely should be ringing true by now for us here though. We’ve eaten here many times and each time we leave feeling like “fool me for the 3rd, 6th, 9th time…shame on me.” That said, the service was lovely, and the theming was super special. And dry ice makes all desserts way cooler. But dry ice, robots, and ice caves don’t make up for the fact that the food is some of the lowest quality we’ve experienced in a sit-down meal at Disney World. Still, if you’re not a kiddo with an affinity for dinosaurs, the theming might not be enough to make up for the overpriced, not-amazing eats. In general, if you’re NOT a very specific type of dino fan, you might want to skip T-Rex. We love a dinosaur robot as much as the next diner, but the food is so generic and only okay that it’s hard to justify eating here over the other options in Disney Springs. It makes us sad to stroll past the delicious smells of Wine Bar George or Morimoto Asia with heavy, underseasoned alfredo and nachos in our bellies. Sorry, tummy, we’ll do right by you next time. T-Rex isn’t for everyone. It’s loud and over-the-top which is awesome for kiddos that are already MEGA overstimulated in Disney World and parents just. want. them. to. eat. But for others, the in-your-face lights, colors, sounds, and…well…robo-dinos might be just TOO much. If it were outside of Disney World, it might be a better experience. This would be that cool restaurant in a mid-sized city you go to on special occasions as a kid and remember forever. When you ask your parents about it years later they roll their eyes and go “yeah, that place was…not great to eat at. But you liked it.” That’s T-Rex in a nutshell (or dino eggshell if you want to be on-theme!). Click here for ANOTHER review of T-Rex! 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. What do you think of T-Rex? Tell us in the comments! 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The day has finally arrived…‘Ohana has REOPENED at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (oh, how we have missed you)!! It is TIME! The restaurant will be serving a family-style breakfast and dinner starting today. We’ve already shared details with you about the menus that have been announced for this spot and a HUGE noodles update, but now it’s finally time to eat! Today, we’re sharing a first look at a reopened ‘Ohana and its breakfast menu. When we arrived at ‘Ohana we checked in for our reservation using the My Disney Experience app and soon it was our time to head inside. ‘Ohana Check-In Desk Once inside the restaurant, we got to sit down at our table and enjoy the views all around us. In ‘Ohana you’ll find all kinds of tikis, tropical plants, and more. ‘Ohana Dining Room Plus, you can’t beat that view of the resort, the water, and (in the distance) Magic Kingdom. Our table at ‘Ohana While breakfast here used to feature characters like Mickey, Lilo, and Stitch, the characters will NOT be present during breakfast for now. Our server told us they all went on vacation to Hawaii and haven’t returned yet! That’s an important thing to keep in mind if this used to be your go-to character breakfast spot. Click here to see more about what character meals are available in Disney World right now. When you arrive, there are QR code menus on the tables… QR Code Menu for ‘Ohana Breakfast …but you can also request print menus! Print Menu for ‘Ohana Breakfast There is also an option for an allergy-friendly print menu. Allergy-friendly Print Menu for ‘Ohana Breakfast As we mentioned, breakfast here is served family-style (which is the same as it was prior to the pandemic). Breakfast starts off with some freshly-made pineapple-coconut breakfast bread! YUM!! Breakfast bread at ‘Ohana You’ll also get to enjoy some seasonal fruit. Seasonal fruit at ‘Ohana Breakfast Then, you and your family will get to chow down on the breakfast skillet. The skillet includes Hua Paka (scrambled eggs), Uala Kahiki (fried potatoes), biscuits, Pua’a (pork breakfast sausage links and Hawaiian-style ham topped with pineapple compote)! Breakfast skillet at ‘Ohana The skillet also comes with Mickey-shaped waffles as well as Stitch-shaped waffles. Mickey and Stitch Waffles This is essentially the same as the menu that was served here for breakfast prior to the pandemic. We will be back with an updated review today. So much food!! If you are looking for plant-based options, there is a plant-based breakfast skillet available. This includes “eggs,” Uala Kahiki (fried potatoes), cinnamon-sugar doughnut, “sausage,” a fruit plate, and waffles. ©Disney And we can’t leave out those specialty drinks! ‘Ohana’s breakfast menu has options for everyone in the family to enjoy. You’ll find non-alcoholic specialties like Kona Sourced Coffee… Kona-sourced Coffee …and drinks based on characters like the Lilo Smoothie, Moana Smoothie, and Stitch Smoothie. ©Disney We tried the Stitch Smoothie today! Hi Stitch! There are also specialty beverages available including a Mimosa-Your-Way and the Lapu Lapu. ©Disney One specialty drink that you won’t find on the menu right now is the Bloody Mary Flight! Our server mentioned it, and we were able to get it! Ohana Bloody Mary Flight The flight has Tequila, Vodka, and Whisky Bloody Marys! The Bloody Mary flight cost $17. We’ll be sharing a full review of our breakfast experience at ‘Ohana soon, so stay tuned for that! In the meantime, if you’re hoping to stop by ‘Ohana for breakfast or dinner in the future, be sure to check and see if you can grab reservations for your trip. Breakfast at ‘Ohana! We’ll keep an eye out for more news about restaurant re-openings all over Disney World and let you know what we find. Check back with us for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see our full review of the reopened Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom! 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 eaten breakfast at ‘Ohana? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: 'Ohana Has Officially Reopened in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure serves up sweet treats that are perfect for beating the heat! Located on the Buena Vista Street section of Disney California Adventure, it’s a great spot to cool down and enjoy an ice cream sundae! Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Clarabelle’s officially reopened on July 8th and we stopped by to get the scoop (pun intended)! In the past, we’ve loved dishes like the Oswald Sundae and the “Whole Herd” Ice Cream Bar, so we’re excited to be back! We actually stopped by this ice cream spot twice! One time we did Mobile Order and another time we did the stand-by line — luckily both options were very quick since this spot wasn’t too busy. Inside, you can spot the menu which has plenty of excellent ice cream bars (which you can customize with your choice of chocolate and toppings) and triple-scoop sundaes! Clarabelle’s has reopened! Today we grabbed two ice cream bars! First, we got the Blue Raspberry Bursts Ice Cream Bar with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Milk Chocolate Shell, and Blue Raspberry Popping Candy. This is a sneaky one! At first, you’re enjoying the rich vanilla bean ice cream and the creamy milk chocolate, and then suddenly the popping candy hits you! It’s a surprise in the best way possible and very refreshing on a hot day. The Blue Raspberry Burst Bar! For our second bar, we grabbed the “Whole Herd” Bar with Chocolate Ice Cream, Milk Chocolate Shell, and ALL the Toppings! This one was over-the-top and just as delicious as we remember! The ice cream itself was soft and decadent, and so was the chocolate shell! Crispy pearls, chocolate chips, popping candy, sprinkles…this bar really has everything, and as our reporter said, turns your mouth into a disco party! This was our favorite ice cream bar of the two we tried. We honestly think this is one of the best Disney snacks that no one is talking about! The “Whole Herd” Bar! We LOVED the bars at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream! Each bar is $5.69, and with it being a customizable and fresh treat, we’ve gotta say it’s probably a better deal than the classic Mickey bar. If you’re in Disney California Adventure and you’re looking for some great ice cream, this is the spot for you! Plenty of great topping options and delicious ice cream make this a must-try! We’re constantly on the lookout for the latest Disney news and snacks, so stay tuned for more. Click here to read more about the cutest Disney photo op! 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. What do you think of Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Watch Out Mickey Bars! These Are Some of the BEST Ice Cream Treats in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Did you even go to a Disney theme park if you didn’t take any pictures? WandaVision Photo Op There are plenty of iconic choices when it comes to taking pictures in the parks, including the castle and park icons, but Disney has been offering some pretty fun photo-ops lately! Specifically in Disneyland Resort, we’ve seen a Roz photo-op (which we could not stop laughing about), a WandaVision set, and SO many more. But now, we found one of the best photo-ops we’ve EVER seen, and it’s based on Disney and Pixar’s newest movie! In case you missed it, Disney and Pixar just recently released the movie Luca, and it’s currently free on Disney+ (which means you should go watch it if you haven’t!). We’re big fans of the new movie, so we were super excited to see this new Luca Photo-Op at Disney California Adventure! Luca Photo-Op There are TONS of details from the movie, and it really feels like you are stepping into the world of Luca! We don’t know about you, but it makes us want to cook up some trenette al pesto! Have You Spotted These Easter Eggs in Disney/Pixar’s Luca? Each picture will look like you are on a postcard with the “Greetings From Portorosso” in the corner! Can you spot all of the details? You can even pose with Giulia’s cat! This cat looks very friendly! Photo-ops tend to come and go, so be sure to stop by soon and get your Luca pictures! We found this set up at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure, and we’ll be on the lookout for even more photo-ops. Stay tuned for the latest Disney fun! Is Disneyland’s Halloween Event a WAY Better Deal Than Boo Bash at Disney World? Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you like the Luca photo-op? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We've Officially Found the CUTEST Disney Photo-OP EVER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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For years, Disney’s holiday events have been great ways to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, and more! Ticketed events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas have been hot events in past years! That’s one big pumpkin! ©Disney With the current state of the world, many of these events have been cancelled or replaced with events like the upcoming Boo Bash at Disney World. Although it might not be the same as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween, it’s still nice to have a way to be festive at the parks! Now, Disneyland has announced a Halloween event for this year! Today, Disney unveiled that the Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween event is returning to Disney California Adventure! Running on select nights from September 9th to October 31st, the event will be from 6PM to 11PM (two hours longer than Disney World’s Boo Bash!). If you don’t have a park reservation, but you do have an Oogie Boogie Bash ticket, you’ll be able to get into the park starting at 3PM! Even Lightning and Mater are getting in on the fun! ©Disney This Halloween party’s festivities include a treat trail with Disney villains, a special masquerade cavalcade called the “Frightfully Fun Parade”, a special “Mickey’s Trick & Treat” show, and a “Villains Grove” with immersive areas themed after villains like Ursula and Scar! The Frightfully Fun Parade! ©Disney Now for the elephant in the room: how much does it cost? The price of Oogie Boogie Bash starts at $114 per person, with the price changing depending on the day you’re trying to book. As with many other holiday events, the night of Halloween is the most expensive at $169! Here are the prices for September… ©Disney …and the prices for October. Tickets for this event go on sale July 13th. ©Disney With Disney’s Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom starting at $129 and typically reaching prices close to $200, Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure is the less expensive option! Plus you get more time at the park than you would at Boo Bash, with Oogie Boogie Bash being two hours longer and having more stuff to do than Boo Bash! Boo Bash ©Disney Can’t get an Oogie Boogie Bash ticket? Don’t worry! There’s still a ton to do around Halloween time at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! With a nighttime Halloween version of Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout, a revamped Halloween version of Cars Land, the return of Haunted Mansion Holiday, the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, and the returning “Halloween Screams” nighttime show all coming this Halloween season, there are plenty of ways to still get spooky at the parks! Haunted Mansion Holiday! ©Disney Even though it’s only July, we can’t wait for Halloween in the Disney Parks! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to read more about Disney’s latest big sale! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Disneyland's Halloween Event a WAY Better Deal Than Boo Bash at Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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Those of us who live in Florida have been keeping up to date on Tropical Storm Elsa and have experienced its impact at Disney World, an impact that has canceled recent fireworks shows. Hurricane Day in Disney World In the past, we’ve shared tips on what you need to know if a hurricane threatens Disney World, and we’ve even told you about the best hotels at Disney World to weather a hurricane. We’ve also told you about the hurricane kits that were available at some resorts to help you get through bad weather at Disney World (although they’ve been removed recently). And we’re keeping an eye on the hurricane season this year to see what’s in store. And it seems that what’s in store for the 2021 hurricane season is MORE hurricanes. According to Click Orlando, experts at Colorado State University are now predicting that we could see up to 20 storms this season, an increase from the 17 storms previously predicted. Hurricane Elsa’s forecast path as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021. ©National Hurricane Center That doesn’t mean that all 20 storms will be hurricanes — the experts predict that nine will become hurricanes, with four as major hurricanes at Category Three or above. This forecast already includes the five named storms we’ve already seen this season. There is also an “above-normal probability” that the storms that do make landfall will hit along the continental U.S. and Caribbean. Oh no! It’s raining in the Magic Kingdom! Of course, we do not yet know how these storms will affect Disney World, but we’ll continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated. Here are 8 DFB Reader Tips for Riding Out a Hurricane in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Hurricane Experts Have Increased The Number of Expected Storms For 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
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It may surprise you to learn that Disneyland does not have a Casey’s Corner! Instead, Disneyland has is a Refreshment Corner on Main Street, U.S.A.! Refreshment Corner We’ve seen a list of Disneyland restaurants scheduled to reopen, and today Refreshment Corner reopened with a brand new hot dog that we HAD to try! Warning — this hot dog is SPICY! Refreshment Corner’s menu includes theme park food staples, like Mickey pretzels, hot dogs, and even a mac & cheese hot dog! Refreshment Corner Menu Today we discovered the Esquite Hot Dog, which is described as a foot-long hot dog with crushed corn chips and corn esquite mix, and topped with Cotija cheese, chili-cayenne powder, and grilled onion garnish. For $11.99 you get the hot dog along with either a Cuties mandarin orange or a bag of chips. New Esquite Hot Dog So what’s this hot dog like? Just take a look! It tastes like a mix between an Elote (Mexican Street Corn) and a hot dog! The cotija cheese is salty and creamy and the corn esquite mix is charred with tangy lime flavors. YUM. New Esquite Hot Dog The Frito chips add a great crunch into the mix and the chili-cayenne power makes this VERY spicy, but all the flavors work well together! If you are a fan of spicy, this hot dog is for you. Close up look at the new Esquite Hot Dog! This hot dog may look familiar to some of you — it used to be at this location under the name Elote Hot Dog. It originally came to the Refreshment Corner for the debut of the Magic Happens Parade, and although it is similar, there are a few small changes! The Elote Hot Dog did not have corn chips on top, but it did have chipotle mayo, which is missing from the new Esquite Hot Dog. Elote Hot Dog — 2019 We thought this hot dog is delicious, though if you don’t like spicy foods you may want to skip it! You can find the Esquite Hot Dog at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland for $11.99. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disneyland news! Click here for a list of reopening dates for Disneyland restaurants here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you try this hot dog? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: WARNING! This Disneyland Hot Dog is SPICY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article
