Disney4me

As we launch into March, we want to highlight some awesome new finds and upcoming events that we think you’ve got to check out if you’re at Walt Disney World this month! Mickey and Minnie Waffle Sundae These are exclusive, Disney World must-eats that are taking the social media world by storm! Let’s check them out! Cones with Character February was a delicious month, but the crowning food achievement were Cones with Character! This is basically the advent of NEW DOLE WHIP FLAVORS in Disney World! The Lost Princess Cone Find three different movie-themed cones spread throughout the Magic Kingdom: “The Lost Princess” Cone embodies the spirit of Rapunzel from Tangled. Here, lemon Dole Whip swirls to mimic The Lost Princess’ hair, with edible flowers added to resemble Rapunzel’s iconic floral hair decorations. The purple cone is princess-ready, and if you’re so inclined, the whole thing is Instagram-worthy, too! You’ll find Rapunzel locked in her tower… or rather, behind the counter at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland. Lost Princess Cone Check out our full review of The Lost Princess Cone here! The Adventure is Out There Cone The “Adventure is out there” Cone can be found at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland and features the most iconic image from Up!: balloons! Find chocolate balloons embedded in white chocolate, all sitting atop mango Dole Whip (which has a tropical vibe we totally loved). “Adventure Is Out There!” Cone Click here to read our review of the “Adventure is out there!’ Cone! The Hei Hei Cone The third Cone with Character captures the spirit of Moana’s lovable sidekick Hei-Hei. This dumb chicken makes an adorable icy treat that features traditional Dole Whip topped with raspberry Dole Whip, sugar eyes, and a sour candy comb. Just look how wide-eyed he is — just like the film! Hei-Hei is pecking at rocks in Adventureland’s Aloha Isle! Hei Hei Cone All three of the Cones with Character are $5.29 and snack credit eligible, and since they’re all different flavors and spread across the park, there’s really no reason not to eat all three. See our full review of the Hei-Hei cone here! Celebration Eats at Magic Kingdom Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration continues in Magic Kingdom in March with brand new treats! What better way to celebrate the royal couple of the World than with a Mickey and Minnie (!!) Waffle Sundae? You’ll find this treat at Sleepy Hollow, and if we could just get Minnie mini waffles all the time, we’d be thrilled. Minnie and Mickey Waffle Sundae And the Mickey and Minnie Whoopie Pies can be found at Tony’s Town Square and at Columbia Harbour House. Minnie is a red velvet whoopie pie with cream cheese frosting, while Mickey is chocolate with vanilla buttercream. Chocolate pieces decorate both. There’s no denying it: these two are adorable in every food form. Mickey and Minnie Whoopie Pies Click HERE To See Our Reviews Of The Waffle Sundae and Whoopie Pies! Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths TODAY is the beginning of Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival, and that means food booths! The Festival runs through June 3, so there’s plenty of time to taste it all! We’ve got all the details about food booths here — including menus! And when the booths and signs go up, we’ll be updating with prices, too! You’ll want to check out everything that’s new in 2019, including four new booths and lots of new eats at the returning booths. Frushi returns! Click here to see all of the food booth menus and food photos! March is coming in like a lion of deliciousness, and we’re ready! 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! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ 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 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Here’s to a fun and tasty March, y’all! Let us know what you’re most excited for by leaving a comment below! Related posts: You HAVE To See These New Pastries At Disney World’s Trolley Car Cafe! Review! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats (with Haunted Mansion Portrait Desserts!) 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

A new option for the younger pirates among your crew will make its debut on April 28th when Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew sets sail at Disney World’s Beach Club Resort. Disney’s Beach Club Resort This new kids-only option at this Epcot-area resort will invite guests ages 4-12 to enjoy a boat ride around Crescent Lake while searching for treasure. Young pirates will have a chance to meet none other than Captain Hook and learn a “secret pirate handshake.” Captain Hook The offering will take place from 5:00 – 8:30 PM and dinner will be included. The price for the event will be $55 per child ($58.58 with tax included), with full payment due at time of booking. Note that this event is not currently listed on the Disney World website; however, we were able to find the information and booking services by calling (407) 824-KIDS (5437). We first learned about this new opportunity when a DFB reader informed us that they were suggested this offering as they were unable to book Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort during their stay. While our call to Disney could not confirm that Pixar Play Zone will be closing, it is currently the case that hours of operation for Pixar Play Zone do not display (nor are they currently bookable) past March 30, 2019 on the Disney World website. Pixar Play Zone page screenshot As always, stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new Kids Only offering? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney World’s Beaches & Cream Soda Shop to Close for 3-Month Refurbishment News: Disney World Testing Smart Speakers in Guest Rooms at Yacht and Beach Club Resorts What’s New Around Walt Disney World: August 18, 2016 View the full article

One of the most beautiful things on Earth are fresh flowers. Even better, fresh flowers in a gorgeous garden, with sunshine and some yummy treats and you’ve got paradise! Epcot Flower & Garden Festival delivers all of that and more! Paper crafting master, Brittany Ungvarsky, captured paradise in a Disney garden that will never wilt. Take a closer look and you’ll see a familiar little creature swimming among the lily pads. Don’t forget to wish upon a star tonight! Download this wallpaper for your desktop or mobile device. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers here. View the full article

If you’re anything like me, then you’ll understand why this merchandise grita mi nombre when I walk by any of the stores at the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s start from the beginning, qué es un churro? It’s a magnífico treat that originated in Spain and also in Mexico made out of fried dough sprinkled with sugar and sweet-smelling cinnamon. If you close your eyes you can almost smell it! Churros are the ultimate must-have snack when visiting any of the various Disney Parks. Enjoy a churro (or two) in a variety of different flavors or a classic churro with hot chocolate, ice cream or caramel or chocolate dipping sauces! ¿Algo mejor que esto? Like the old saying goes, “you are what you eat,” well, now you can wear what you eat! Take your love for this delicioso snack everywhere you go with a variety of products we have to pay tribute to the almighty CHURRO! Which of these products are you getting to show your amorpor churros? Tell us in the comments or share a cute picture on our social media channels using #DisneyChurro. View the full article

Today’s Disney Doodle stars a character from the 1997 film “Hercules” – Herc’s own pal, Pegasus. In it, artist Ashley Taylor imagined Herc’s trusty winged horse socializing with some of the best winged creatures at Walt Disney World Resort – the songful inhabitants of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. “Zeus describes Pegasus as a magnificent horse with the brains of a bird,” Ashley said. “Pegasus would enjoy spending time with some other feathered friends at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room!” View the full article

Here is our post on using Disney World’s Minnie Van Service to get around WDW as well to and from Orlando International Airport. (Updated Mar 2019) What’s a Minnie Van? Minnie Vans are a Disney owned and operated ride-hailing service similar to Uber and Lyft, that began operation around Walt Disney World in July 2017. […] The post Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

We’re celebrating Mardi Gras all week here at the DFB! We aren’t throwing any parades, but we are helping you plan your next Disney trip! Mickey-Shaped Beignet at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter To help you with your Disney World vacation planning we’re having a BIG sale at the DFB Store! Everything in the store is 30% off with promo code MardiGras. Visit the DFB Store now and save 30% off EVERYTHING in the store with promo code MardiGras! Maybe you’re planning your Spring Break trip or summer vacation to Walt Disney World, or you’re making plans to visit the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival or the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival — no matter what, we have a DFB Guide for you! And with a 180 day dining booking window and 60 day fastpass booking window it’s NEVER too early to start planning! Get our all-new Flower and Garden Festival Guide! From our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019 and the DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival — not to mention our detailed snack-focused guides — these books are MUST reads for anyone heading to the Disney parks this year! BUNDLE for Even Bigger Savings! Our Bundles are a great deal today – you get a collection of our critically acclaimed DFB Guides that are already discounted, AND you get an additional 30% off with promo code MardiGras! Looking for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining but want to read about every single snack in the parks, too? Then check our our DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle! Food and Wine Festival fans will love the Food & Wine Bundle that includes the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and the pre-order for the 2019 Food & Wine Guide (plus the 2018 edition FREE)! DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle And if you want ALL of it — we have you covered there, too! Check out our DFB Everything Bundle! Check out the Everything Bundle! Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Testimonials Page! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code MardiGras to get 30% off any DFB Guide, Bundle or Gift Certificate! Related posts: Happy Valentine’s Week! Start Your Vacation Planning NOW with 40% off EVERYTHING at the DFB Store! Our BIGGEST Sale of the Year is ON! Save 50% off All DFB Guides Right Now! It’s a Super Bowl of Savings! Save 30% off the DFB Store NOW and Start Planning Your Next Disney World Vacation View the full article

Food bowls have become the newest sensation at our parks and resorts across the country. With so many yummy options, including tons of build-your-own bowls, there’s something for everyone. We’ve got everything from breakfast and dinner bowls to sweet and savory choices. You’ll find an array of delicious food bowls at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa! I’ve put together a brand-new Foodie Guide to help find the perfect bowl just for you. But remember, our chefs are always looking to enhance our dining experiences with new menus and new dishes throughout the year, so these bowls are all subject to change – and you never know what new bowls might show up! Disneyland Resort Cocina Cucamonga, Disney California Adventure park Cocina Bowl – choice of marinated steak, pineapple achiote-marinated pork, citrus-marinated chicken, or potato cakes with cotija cheese and roasted Anaheim peppers served with cilantro-lime rice, epazote black beans, queso fresco, roasted corn, and cucumber-tomato slaw Lucky Fortune Cookery, Disney California Adventure park Asian Rice Bowl – choice of chicken, beef, or tofu served with steamed rice, seared Asian vegetables, and your choice of sauce: mandarin orange, spicy Korean, Thai coconut curry, or teriyaki White Water Snacks, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Poke Bowl – choice of salmon, tuna, or tofu marinated in poke sauce with choice of steamed white rice or shredded lettuce with red onions, pickled cucumber, edamame, avocado, green onion, Furikake, and Sriracha aïoli Rice Bowl – choice of grilled beef or chicken with steamed white rice, vegetable egg roll, pickled cucumber, green onions, hard-boiled egg, Sriracha aïoli, and Togarashi spice Surfside Lounge, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Build-Your-Own Poke Bowl – choice of tuna, salmon, or tofu (each marinated in ponzu) with choice of base: white rice, brown rice, or romaine leaves; choice of sauce: spicy mayo, poke sauce, or wasabi topped with avocado, cucumber, red and green onions, seaweed wakame, tobiko caviar, fried onions, pickled ginger, bonito flakes, and sesame seeds La Brea Bakery Café, Downtown Disney District Chicken Protein Bowl – grilled chicken with a mixture of farro, pepitas, cannellini beans, feta, cheese, oven-roasted tomatoes, and green peas tossed with citrus vinaigrette and served with fresh arugula and seasonal vegetables Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar & Café, Downtown Disney District Greek Bowl – fresh berries, Greek yogurt, granola, and honey Jamba Juice, Downtown Disney District Island Pitaya – pineapple, banana, pitaya, strawberries, mango, blueberries, coconut, honey, granola, and chia seeds Açaí Primo – açaí, soy milk, banana, strawberries, blueberries, coconut, honey, and granola Chunky Strawberry – strawberry, banana, peanut butter, soy milk, Greek yogurt, and granola Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s, Downtown Disney District Breakfast Bowl – choice of bacon, chorizo, shredded beef, chicken, or steak in a flour tortilla shell filled with beans, rice, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheese Fruit and Yogurt Bowl – cinnamon-sugar coated flour tortilla bowl filled with honey-vanilla yogurt and topped with your choice fresh or dried fruits Tortilla Jo’s, Downtown Disney District Jo’s Baja Salad Bowl – choice of grilled chicken or steak with black beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, Monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, corn, sour cream, tortilla strips, and Mexican romesco dressing Disneyland Resort & Walt Disney World Resort Splitsville Luxury Lanes Power Bowl – sautéed chicken, kale, and broccoli stir-fried in tataki sauce served over roasted sweet potatoes topped with avocado and sesame seeds Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowl – tempura-battered chicken, broccoli, and peppers (red and green) tossed in spicy Thai chili sauce served over sushi rice Taco Bowl – seasoned ground beef, black bean corn salsa, spicy taco-seasoned sauce, and white rice topped with shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños, cheddar jack cheese, and sour cream served in a crunchy tortilla shell Spicy Veggie Bowl – broccoli, kale, and crisp mixed vegetables stir-fried in spicy kimchi tataki sauce and topped with avocado and green onions served over sushi rice Spicy Veggie Bowl with Protein (Disneyland Resort only) – choice of grilled salmon, sautéed shrimp, or tofu with broccoli, kale, and crisp mixed vegetables stir-fried in spicy kimchi tataki sauce and topped with avocado and green onions served over sushi rice Poke Bowl (Disneyland Resort only) – choice of salmon, ahi tuna, or tofu with pickled radish and avocado over bamboo rice blend topped with spicy mayo, sesame seeds, and scallions Walt Disney World Resort 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck, Disney Springs Burrito Bowl – choice of brisket barbacoa, chicken tinga, pork sofrito, grilled tri-tip steak, or black beans and rice served with salsa verde, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro, jalapeño, and corn tortilla strips served over your choice of rice or lettuce YeSake, Disney Springs Build-Your-Own Bowl – choice of fresh ahi tuna, cooked shrimp, Yakiniku beef, fresh salmon, or grilled chicken served with your choice of rice, grains, vegetables, and sauces Springs’ Street Tacos, Disney Springs Steak Bowl – grilled steak with avocado crema, pico de gallo, beans, queso fresco, jalapeño, cilantro, radish, and lime Fish Bowl – seared white fish with tropical fruit salsa, beans, red cabbage, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime Chicken Bowl – braised chicken adobo with avocado crema, beans, queso fresco, pico de gallo, jalapeño, cilantro, radish, and lime Vegetarian Bowl – yellow rice, black beans, roasted corn and peppers, pico de gallo, beans, queso fresco, jalapeño, cilantro, radish, and lime Intermission Café, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Create-Your-Own Bowl – choice of braised adobo beef or pulled pork with choice of base: fragrant rice, black beans, or pinto beans; with toppings made fresh in-house Plant-based Bowl – plant-based crumbles and cheddar shreds with toppings made fresh in-house Satu’li Canteen, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Create-Your-Own Satu’li Bowl – choice of wood-grilled chicken, chili-garlic shrimp, beef, or chili-spiced fried tofu; choice of base: rice, black beans, red and sweet potato hash, noodles, or hearty salad; topped with your choice of sauce: charred green onion vinaigrette, black bean vinaigrette, or creamy herb dressing (The options available for the Create-Your-Own Satu’li Bowl allow for 48 different bowl combinations) Harambe Market, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Rib Bowl – ribs, cilantro rice, and green salad base topped with salsa Chicken Bowl – grilled chicken, cilantro rice, and green salad base topped with salsa Roasted Vegetable Bowl – roasted vegetables, cilantro rice, and green salad base topped with salsa Landscape of Flavors, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Smoothie Bowl – strawberry banana smoothie topped with honey granola, sliced strawberry, and sliced banana Asian Chicken Bowl – fried chicken with broccoli, onions, peppers, and a honey-garlic stir fry sauce with jasmine rice Lottawatta Lodge, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Rice Bowl – choice of teriyaki-glazed tofu or roasted chicken served with stir-fry vegetables Leaning Palms, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Meatless Picadillo Rice Bowl – rice with pigeon pea served with vegan picadillo, roasted corn, pepper, pineapple salsa, and sweet plantain Jerk Chicken Rice Bowl – jerk-seasons chicken served with roasted corn, peppers, and sweet plantains topped with pineapple salsa Adobo Pork Rice Bowl – adobo-seasoned pork served with roasted corn, peppers, and sweet plantains topped with pineapple salsa Centertown Market, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Made-to-Order Breakfast Island Bowl – choice of bacon, chorizo, or plant-based breakfast sausage; choice of scrambled, poached, or tofu scramble; choice of sauce: salsa verde or pico de gallo served with home fries Made-to-Order Dinner Island Bowl – choice of sliced rotisserie beef, pork shoulder, jerk chicken thighs, vegan chipotle seitan; choice of base: greens, red beans, and rice base; choice of sauce: chimichurri, garlic ranch, and spicy pink sauce Contempo Café, Disney’s Contemporary Resort Grilled Shrimp Bowl – blackened shrimp, cilantro rice, and seasonal accompaniments ABC Commissary, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Shrimp Teriyaki Bowl – stir-fried shrimp, Napa cabbage, snap peas, red peppers, carrots, onions, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, and broccoli tossed in a house-made teriyaki sauce over brown rice Teriyaki Vegetable Bowl – stir-fried Napa cabbage, snap peas, red peppers, carrots, onions, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, and broccoli tossed in a house-made teriyaki sauce over brown rice topped with crushed cashews Fairfax Fare, Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7-Layer Rice Bowl – choice of grilled chicken, pulled pork, or vegan chili served with cilantro rice, black beans, fire-roasted corn medley, pico de gallo, and sour cream topped with cheddar served with warm tortillas Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Create-Your-Own Rice Bowl – choice of salmon, shrimp, pulled pork, or tofu; choice of base: white, brown, or dirty rice; choice of beans: red or black; choice of sauce: pico de gallo or BBQ glaze Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café, Magic Kingdom Park Pork Bowl – pork with roasted vegetables, rice, and black beans Chicken Bowl – chicken with roasted vegetables, rice, and black beans Veggie Rice Bowl – rice, black beans, and roasted vegetables Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa ‘AMA’AMA – Contemporary Island Cooking Melting Pot Poke Bowl – ahi tuna, Korean-style salmon, Maui onion, crab, broccoli, taegu, tamaki rice Açaí Bowl – berries, banana, granola, local island honey, and mochi balls Ulu Cafe Classic Poke Bowl – ahi tuna, sweet onion, scallion, sesame, ogo, inamona, and sushi rice Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl – ahi tuna, Sriracha aïoli, avocado, fried shallots, chili water, and sushi rice California Shrimp Poke Bowl – shrimp, avocado, cucumber, creamy sesame dressing, and brown rice Traditional Açaí Bowl – granola, banana, strawberries, blueberries, chia seeds, and dragon fruit Tropical Açaí Bowl – granola, banana, papaya, mango, pineapple, coconut chips, dragon fruit, and honey Noriko For more information, full menus, and to make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website, the Disneyland Resort website, or the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa website. View the full article

Get ready to dance all night and join in on the fun with “Mickey’s Mix Magic” at Disneyland park. As part of Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, we’re celebrating 90 years with the one and only Mickey Mouse. “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is a nightly extravaganza featuring high-energy projections, lighting, lasers and of course, pulsating music! In fact, the show’s musical score is inspired by the irresistible beat of house music—bringing energy and fun that appeals to the whole family. If you’re joining us for a good, good, good, good time, dance along with us to the “Mickey’s Mix Magic” theme song! The biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history also includes the fan-favorite “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” as well as festive décor and limited time food, beverage and novelty items! View the full article

For over 15 years, Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant has been a guest favorite at Disney Springs and one of my favorite spots for an occasional #TreatYourself lunch. All their entrees are superb, but I can never get enough of starter Soda Bread and Guinness Reduction Sauce! It always feels like I’m stepping right into Ireland as soon as I enter the restaurant and that’s because most of the interior was actually built in Ireland and shipped to Orlando. (Cool, right?!) While you never need a reason to celebrate at Raglan Road, the annual Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival will be held March 15-17 this year and is a perfect time to visit! Here are a few highlights to expect this year: Live Entertainment: You can always find amazing live music at Raglan Road, there will be even more jam-packed talent at the festival. The line-up includes but not limited to the Young Dubliners, one of Celtic rock’s hardest working bands and the festival headliner; Ben Gunnery, Irish music superstar and multi-instrumentalist; Briste, a female duo with a mix of country, folk and Irish traditional music; The Bryne Brothers, an Irish music family featuring Dempsey (age 9), Finn (age 12) and Luca (age 14) playing alongside their father Tommy; The Raglan Roots Coalition, an edgy house hand known for its soul-rockin’ Celtic bluegrass funky beats and High Road, three talented musicians hailing from Ireland with a crowd-pleasing symphony of traditional Irish songs, among others. Authentic Irish Grub: The classic fish and chips are always at the top of my list as a “must-have” but don’t forget that Raglan Road boasts an incredible menu of Irish pub favorites and brilliantly reimagined classics. If you’re looking to try something new, I recommend the Guinness-infused Bangin’ Bangers and Mighty Mash (that’s sausage and mashed potatoes Irish-style) or “In Cod’s Way”, a pan-seared north Atlantic cod with lemon, herb crusted potatoes, garden peas, with a tomato and caper butter sauce. Of course, there’s always a mighty selection of brews, whiskeys, and cocktails to cap off your dining experience. Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole family and catch the ever-popular Raglan Road Irish Dancers plucked from the world’s greatest Irish dance shows. Catch them intermittently throughout the festival and learn traditional Irish dance steps from the pros with no experience necessary! Dress everyone in their best green garb and enjoy complimentary face painting March 15 from 3-9 p.m. and March 16-17 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (The perfect opportunity to capture a cute Instagram picture! For those planning to celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day, be sure to plan ahead for the fun! On March 17, guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis with a cover charge of $10 for each guest age 18 and older. Reservations can be booked for other festival days, including brunch, by calling 407-938-0300. If you’re in need of a little outfit inspiration, I suggest stopping by the Shop for Ireland right outside the restaurant for apparel and accessories that will help you capture the true Celtic spirit. In the meantime, be sure to visit raglanroad.com for more details to plan your weekend! View the full article

The need for permanent supportive housing to help address homelessness and housing affordability challenges is impacting nearly every city throughout California. Today, the Disneyland Resort announced a commitment of $5 million in grant funding to the newly revitalized Orange County Housing Trust—the first contribution by a private donor—to support housing plans in Anaheim. Find out more information here. View the full article

Walt Disney World offers lots of options for truly unique dining, and at 50s Prime Time Café, diners are in for a one-of-a-kind meal with ‘family’. 50 Prime Time Café That’s because Prime Time Cafe is built around the classic 1950s home, with family recipes coming from the kitchen and kitschy decor everywhere. Speaking of the classic 1950s home — something to note about this restaurant is that the waitstaff are encouraged to interact with the guests as though they’re family. This means that you can be sent to the corner or be told to sing I’m a Little Teapot in front of the whole restaurant if you put your elbows on the table or don’t finish your vegetables. It’s always fun to see Uncle Bruce singing I’m a Little Teapot, don’t get me wrong — but if that kind of interaction isn’t on the menu for YOU, you can always ask your server to tone down the antics with your table. Open shelving and tchotchkes galore! Even the menu has a family feel, including drinks From Dad’s Liquor Cabinet and meals with names like Cousin Megan’s Traditional Meatloaf and Mom’s Old-Fashioned Pot Roast. Drink Menu The kids’ menu likewise pays homage to our Disney family with Mom’s Meatless Meatballs and Grandpa’s Grilled Chicken as well as Goofy’s Salmon. And remember: if you need allergen info, you can find it online, now! Kids’ Menu I started this meal with a Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake — see the recipe here! The milkshakes at Prime Time are classic, and the PB&J is a delicious combination of vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, grape jelly, and milk. It’s totally dessert-worthy if you’re not into it as a starter. Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake One of my faaaaavorite things to eat here — and I get it on pretty much every visit — is Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese. This is basically fried Boursin and it’s soooooo delicious. For a few years they took this off the menu, but it came back in 2012 and I was thrilled! The toasty bread is a good, simple vehicle for the cheese. Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese The Chicken Noodle Soup is as straightforward as it gets: chicken, a few vegetables, and wide egg noodles. Got a picky eater in tow? This is a no-fail, if they’re into soup! Chicken Noodle Soup Beer-Battered Onion Rings are massive, crispy, and golden brown. I love ’em! The accompanying horseradish sauce is a funky partner — a little spicy, a little creamy — but if you want to go for ketchup instead, they’re still awesome! Beer Battered Onion Rings Grandma’s Chicken Pot Pie is a delicious entree choice. It’s packed with vegetables, including button mushrooms and bright green peas, and it’s topped with a square of puffed pastry. Large pieces of chicken round out this filling dish. The flavor could be more pronounced, but it is a guest favorite. Grandma’s Chicken Pot Pie The kids’ version here is just about the same size — and it comes with Mickey-shaped puffed pastry instead. Speaking of which: where’s the Mickey-shaped pastry love for the grown ups?! Kids’ Chicken Pot Pie Perhaps the most well-known item on the menu here is one that allows diners to try three of the restaurant’s top dishes on one plate. It’s called A Sampling of Mom’s Favorite Recipes, and it’s a good way to get a taste of everything if you’re having trouble deciding. The Sampling includes servings of Cousin Megan’s Traditional Meatloaf, Mom’s Old-Fashioned Pot Roast, and Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken. A Sampling of Mom’s Favorite Recipes Portioned sides include mashed potatoes with brown gravy and seasonal vegetables (carrots and green beans on my visit). My favorite of the three items is always the chicken, but my husband prefers the pot roast. What’s your favorite? Mom’s Favorites! Desserts at 50s Prime Time will probably look familiar to you. First up: Warm Apple Crisp a la Mode. This is a bowl of canned apple pie filling, basically, topped with a brown sugary, oaty crisp. When served warm with ice cream, it’s a little overwhelmed by melted cream, but it’s all soupy and delicious when mixed together. And I’m okay with it! Warm Apple Crisp a la Mode Mom’s Brownie is a rich dessert, featuring a muffin-like heft of chocolate brownie topped with another massive scoop of ice cream. There’s nothing inspired here, but if you like a brownie that’s not overly cake-y, this will work for you! Mom’s Brownie Overall Woo, 50s Prime Time Café is a tasty and fun place to dine, where the waitstaff is part of your family, and you better keep your elbows off the table! The unique dining experience here is part of the charm, even if the food is simple and comforting rather than innovative and forward-thinking. But, of course, that’s what you’re here for! My recent experiences here have confirmed previous reviews — the food is fine, but definitely mass-produced. You won’t find huge attention to detail on the plate here, and you’re visiting 50s Prime Time mostly for the experience rather than the food. Service has been both great and horrible on my visits in the past few months, so it’s going to be a mixed bag depending on what server you get. On this recent trip, we were most definitely forgotten for long stretches of time — waiting for drink refills and finally having to ask for the dessert menu and the check. 50s Prime Time is iconic — and one of the most “imagineered” restaurants in Disney World, which is why I continue to recommend it. It’s interesting and fun and one of few truly themed restaurants here. But go in with your eyes open and don’t expect too much from the service or the food. 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 and See Our Reviews! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ 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 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.  Have you stepped back in time at 50s Prime Time Cafe? Let us know what you thought! Related posts: What’s New at 50s Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Review: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater BBQ and Vegan Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Food Video: GET THIS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

The newest House-made Spring Rolls to hit the scene at Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland Spring Roll Cart are Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls! Adventureland Spring Roll Cart Chock full of cheese, onions, and diced peppers, the Spring Roll twist comes through in the “steak” part of things. Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls Ground beef over the typical sliced meat is what you’ll find inside the wrappers. But the flavors still come together to mimic the classic sandwich in a terrific way, and with all the twists we’ve tried — from Cheeseburger to Reuben — I’m becoming more and more convinced to start opting for crispy fried spring roll wrappers over the typical bread for my sandwiches any day. Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls Each and every time it adds an awesome crunch to accompany the tasty fillings, and we can’t wait to see what they’ll come up with next! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ 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 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to try the Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Bacon Mac and Cheese Spring Rolls in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland Are Selling Out Fast! Secret Menu: Disney World Citrus Swirl…JUST THE CITRUS!!!! News! Dole Whip-Topped Pineapple Upside Down Cake in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

If you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll want to be on the lookout “for an eye-popping offer” on your food purchase receipts. “Eye-Popping Offer” sign Today we are seeing Mike Wazowski himself on a sign at select Counter Service locations such as Catalina Eddie’s. Sign at Catalina Eddie’s Cash Register These signs notify guests to check their receipts to find the 20% discount offer on park merchandise by presenting their receipt at any merchandise location in the park. 20% discount offer Here’s the small print listing exclusions, with March 15th noted as the final valid day of the promotion (“subject to change without notice”). Receipt So keep an EYE out! Again, this offer was available today at Hollywood Studios. Please let us know if you see it at any of the other parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be keeping an eye out for the Counter Service receipt offer? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: First Look: NEW Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday Decor!! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 2, 2018 View the full article

For more than four years, people working on building Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge have been secretive, fiercely guarding the project. Some seemed giddy, maybe even a little relieved, to be finally opening up for the first time and sharing some of the details that they’ve had to keep protected from... View the full article

Walt Disney World is home to several moderate category resorts, but their food is far from moderate! You’ll find a wide variety of eats at each moderate resort from grab and go and pool bars to quick service and table service restaurants. We wanted to bring you up to date on what’s going on menu-wise — and what a few of our favorites are! — at Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside in case you’re traveling there soon! Water Wheel Runs the Mill What’s Happening at Port Orleans French Quarter The resort pays homage to all things New Orleans and Mardi Gras — which means beignets are plentiful here! Port Orleans French Quarter At the bakery or beignet station in Sassagoula Floatworks, which serves as this resorts quick service location, you can of course order beignets. One major difference between these beignets and the genuine thing from New Orleans…these beignets are Mickey-shaped! Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Port Orleans French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks Beignet/Bakery Menu You can get three or six beignets with or without your choice of dipping sauce, or splurge with a beignet sundae! Mickey-Shaped Beignet at Port Orleans French Quarter Mickey-Beignet Sundae In the fall you just might find pumpkin spice beignets here! If you’re not in the mood for beignets, one of my favorite, under-the-radar treats in Disney World is the amazing Mickey-shaped Pecan Praline here! House-made Pecan Praline The bakery window is also home to the traditional Mardi Gras specialty, the King Cake, year-round! Port Orleans French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks Beignet/Bakery Menu The beignets don’t stop at the bakery window. You can also find a Beignet Cheeseburger at the Sandwich Window in Sassagoula Floatworks. Port Orleans French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks Sandwich Menu Port Orleans French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks Sandwich Menu Read our review of the Beignet Cheeseburger at Port Orleans Sassagoula Floatworks here. Beignet Cheeseburger at Sassagoula Floatworks Beignet Cheeseburger at Sassagoula Floatworks There’s even more beignets at this resort! Last summer they introduced Baton Rouge Beignets, but at DFB we affectionately refer to them as “Boozy Beignets”. Baton Rouge Beignets with Baileys You’ll find these boozy treats at Scat Cat’s Club in the resort’s main building. Scat Cat’s Club Read our review of Port Orleans French Quarter’s Boozy Baton Rouge Beignets here. Baton Rouge Beignets with Baileys It isn’t all beignets at Port Orleans French Quarter. Back in Sassagoula Floatworks, you can create-your-own pasta dish, dine on shrimp and grits, or dive into some comfort food and enjoy a fresh-baked pizza. Port Orleans French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks Pasta and Pizza Menu No visit to New Orleans, or this resort, is complete without a Po’ Boy or Muffuletta. You’ll find both of these along with Jambalaya and Gumbo at the Po’ Boy Shop. This window also serves up the Sassagoula Power Salad and French Quarter House Salad. The Jambalaya is always my must-eat! Jambalaya Port Orleans French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks Po’ Boy Shop Menu When you are relaxing at this resort’s pool, Double Lagoon, you can stop at the pool bar, Mardi Grogs for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, salads, and snacks — including a Mickey pretzel! Port Orleans French Quarter Mardi Grogs Menu Port Orleans French Quarter Mardi Grogs Menu Check out our Disney World Port Orleans Resort Food Tour! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube!  What’s Happening at Port Orleans Riverside Port Orleans French Quarter’s sister resort, Port Orleans Riverside offers a variety of southern-themed food choices. These two resorts are connected to each other with a walking path, so you can eat at either resort’s locations and get your fill of southern and New Orleans inspired meals. Riverside Mill Port Orleans Riverside is home to a table service location as well as quick service location. The table service location, Boatwrights, recently updated their menu to include an all-you-care-to enjoy chef’s platter, much like the Wilderness Lodge’s Whispering Canyon platter. Boatwright’s All You Can Eat Chef’s Platter Read our review of Port Orleans Riverside’s Boatwrights All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Chef’s Platter and more new menu items here. All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Chef’s Platter In Riverside Mill, the resort’s quick service location, you’ll find several windows or stations offering a wide variety of options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We’ll start where we love to start every meal — at the dessert window! Port Orleans Riverside Mill Bakery Window The magic cookie bar can only be found a few places in Disney World, and this is one of them! Port Orleans Riverside Mill Bakery Window You can satisfy your coffee cravings at the dessert/bakery window as well as your sweet tooth. Port Orleans Riverside Mill Bakery Window Riverside Mill is home to two sandwich windows, one predominately warm sandwiches, while the other is predominately cold sandwiches. Note the exclusive Bayou Burger here, which is served with Abita Beer Fondue! So good! Port Orleans Riverside Mill Sandwich Window Prime Rib, Abita Beer Cheese Fondue, Pickles Port Orleans Riverside Mill Sandwich Window Port Orleans Riverside Mill Sandwich Window There are two warm sandwiches at the predominately cold sandwich window — they are the prime rib melt and barbecued pork sandwich. Port Orleans Riverside Mill Sandwich Window Port Orleans Riverside Mill Sandwich Window If you’re looking for pizza there are a variety of flatbreads on the menu here, as well as a large pizza, breadsticks, create your own pasta, or chef’s selection pasta. Port Orleans Riverside Mill Pizza and Pasta Window Port Orleans Riverside Mill Pizza and Pasta Window We all need a lighter meal once in a while — and there’s a create-your-own salad window at Riverside Mill where you choose your ingredients and protein. Port Orleans Riverside Mill Salad Window When you’re relaxing at the pool at this resort, you can find drinks and light fare at Muddy Rivers Pool Bar. Port Orleans Riverside Muddy Rivers Menu Port Orleans Riverside Muddy Rivers Menu All of the food items on the day we visited were Disney Dining Plan quick service eligible. Port Orleans Riverside Muddy Rivers Menu Check out our video EAT THIS at Port Orleans Resort! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! We hope that helped as you plan your visit to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter and Riverside! Let us know your favorites in the comments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our video 16 Important Things You’ll Forget to do Before You Go To Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube!  Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ 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 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: DFB Video: Eat This at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort! Review: Disney Resort Pizza Dough Change Disney World and Disneyland Menu Updates! View the full article

The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival opens March 6 and runs through June 3, 2019 and we can’t wait to check out all the flowers, topiaries, and of course the food at the Outdoor Kitchens! 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival We’re also excited about the merchandise for this year’s Festival! Mickey’s Garden Shed Collection This year’s the Festival merchandise is in five different collections: Minnie’s Garden Party, Mickey’s Garden Shed, Violet Lemonade, Figment’s Imagination Goes Wild, and Spike and Donald. There will be unique items in each collection including clothes, hats, drinkware, gardening tools, accessories, Minnie Mouse Ears, and more! We LOVE the Violet Lemonade Minnie Ears from the Violet Lemonade Collection! Violet Lemonade Ears And the items in Minnie’s Garden Party are all so pretty! Minnie’s Garden Party Collection Click here to see more of the merchandise from the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Annual Passholders will also find some exclusive items including this super cute coffee mug featuring Donald, Spike, and Figment! Annual Passholder Donald Mug Festival merchandise will be available at Mouse Gear, the Festival Merchandise area in the Odyssey Center, and Festival Markets located around the park. Some Festival merchandise will also be available on ShopDisney.com. Check out all the menus and food photos for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival here! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-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 Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Which merchandise collection are you excited to check out? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: In Case You Missed It! Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival TODAY! It’s HERE! The Brand NEW DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is Now Available! Sneak Peek: 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise — With Violet Lemonade Minnie Ears! View the full article

The following is a guest post by my good friend Daniel Wanderman of WanderDisney.com. WanderDisney is a website (and instagram account!) dedicated to building a database of Disney related locations across the world, categorizing them and putting them on a map to make it easy for you to visit the next time you’re traveling the world or looking to expand your Disney knowledge. Daniel has been a friend since the early days of DFB and I’d be grateful if you’d take a peek at his amazing site! The Carnevale festival takes place every year on the streets and canals of Italy’s island city of Venice. Dating back to the 12th century, Carnevale celebrates a political victory of the Republic of Venice. Upon hearing news of the win, the citizens took to town squares (or piazzas) to celebrate with music and dancing. Dancing at Maria & Enzo’s Carnevale! The festivities became so popular that this turned in to an annual event for the few weeks leading up to Lent each year. During Carnevale, Venetians adorn intricately decorated masks in order to hide their identity in an effort to “cross classes”, as laws dictating the class system were suspended during this time. Masks and stilt walkers at Maria & Enzo’s Carnevale! Today, Venice still celebrates this Mardi Gras-like event with concerts, costumes, street entertainment, and of course, food and wine. Masks of all kinds are sold on the streets year-round in Venice, and some can even be found in Epcot’s La Gemma Elegante shop, where masks are sold along with other authentic souvenirs from Italy. This year, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante brought the spirit of Carnevale to Disney Springs with live entertainment and a special menu every night from February 22 through March 5. Entrance to Maria & Enzo’s We stopped by for dinner on the first night to check out the unique festivities. The restaurant’s entrance, in addition to its usual hostess stand, had the added presence of entertainers and signs advertising the event. Jugglers and stilt-walkers, among other entertainers, rotated in and out of the restaurant, giving the crowd outside a sneak peek of what was going on inside the old (fictional) “Trans Global Airways” Terminal where Maria & Enzo opened their restaurant. Hostess Stand and Entertainers at Maria & Enzo’s Entrance Maria & Enzo’s Exterior Usually, when entering the “Passenger Check-In” area and main room, you are greeted by “flight attendants” who take you to your table, making you feel like Frank Abagnale in “Catch Me If You Can.” Today, we entered the same way but with the slight twist of masked “flight attendants” in the true spirit of Carnivale. View from the Waiting Room into the festive Dining Room Photo opps while waiting! As we entered the high-ceilinged dining room, the space was alive with music and dancing. Main Dining aglow! The dining room was decked out with moving lights across the ceiling, balloons, beads, and no shortage of masks decoratively hung about the room. Beautiful decor for Carnevale! Masks, beads, and lights! Masks hanging along the balcony Streetmosphere-like performers “Mario” (also known as Tony of Tony’s Town Square) and “Carmella” were the masters of ceremony for the event, and the story goes that they have just arrived from Florence to entertain and sing for the crowd. Mario is a direct descendant of Maria and Enzo (their grandchild or great-great-grandchild, depending on who you ask…), and the two have been married for 25 years. In between leading the crowd in sing-alongs (think “That’s Amore”), the couple would walk the floor, taking time to meet-and-greet with guests at each table. Mario and Carmella Other entertainers such as face-painters, dancers, stilt-walkers, balloon artists, and musicians wandered the restaurant, ensuring its patrons were kept amused. Strolling musicians for Carnevale! Carmella with her mask! Stilt walker waits for the elevator. Off to the side was a man painting masks, free of charge (first come, first served), and a masked woman walked around handing out beaded necklaces and cheap, plastic masks so everyone could participate in the revelry. We were happy to see that all of these “enhancements” were free-of-charge to diners. Complimentary mask painter at Carnevale! Mask painter at Carnevale Beads and masks for everyone! Speaking of free, we found out that guests who make a reservation for dinner during the Carnevale event can receive a complimentary bottle of wine for every two entrees purchased. To participate, you must make your reservation in advance by calling (407) 560-8155 or emailing OrlandoEvents@PatinaGroup.com. Free alcohol in Disney? As the Italians say, “a Carnevale ogni scherzo vale!” which means, “anything goes at Carnevale!” The restaurant had a revamped menu for the special event, including a $45 “Feast of Carnevale”. Carnevale Menu Drink menu for Carnevale Due to our recent vegan awakening, options were limited to Minestrone Alla Siciliana (without cheese), Misticanza Salad (vegan as-is), and the Spaghetti alla Chitarra (substitute meatballs and cheese for sauteed veggies). We ordered all three, and our friend Pat ordered the Fettuccine Cacio e Pepe. Dinner Menu for Carnevale Complementary bread service and the (free) wine came out first. The wine was a Piccini Chianti, 2017. A quick Google search revealed its approximate retail price of $12. It was dry and dark, fine for us non-wine-snobs who appreciate a fine free adult beverage. Free wine! Next came the soup and salad. We were impressed by the soup as it was thick and hearty. Instead of pasta, a good amount of veggies and beans filled the bowl. Minestrone Soup The salad was fresh, and the fennel was sliced thin, like prosciutto. We enjoyed the salad, too, as the dressing was light and refreshing. Salad at Carnevale When it was time for entrees, Pat’s Fettuccine came out first with a (surprise) poached egg on top. He enjoyed the dish, but mentioned that it was good but not amazing. “I’ve yet to have amazing cacio e pepe” were his exact words. Cacio e Pepe Our spaghetti was deconstructed per our request. The pasta was al dente, and we were surprised that the vegetable side was so good: string beans and regular and purple cauliflower. I guess we had low expectations for a modified dish like this, but these were definitely fresh and thoughtfully cooked veggies. Deconstructed Spaghetti at Carnevale The service was a bit slow but staff apologized as it was their first night with a new menu, so we understood there might be some kinks to work out. Though the event was loud at times, we really enjoyed the high-energy atmosphere and appreciated the free extras thrown in. It’s a great experience for kids and those not able to make the trip across the Atlantic to experience the real Carnevale for themselves. Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ 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 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What would your favorite part of Maria & Enzo’s Carnevale be: the decor, the entertainment, or the eats? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs! Limited Time Valentine’s Day Menu at Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway in Disney Springs! 9 Best One-Credit Restaurant Values on the 2019 Disney Dining Plan View the full article

The recent surge in the topiary population at Disney World means one thing: The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is underway. This year’s event has 70 of Disney’s famed plant-based sculptures spread across the theme park. Old favorites are back, some sporting new faces, in new poses... View the full article

We spent some time visiting the Grand Floridan and Polynesian Village Resorts while on our way to the Magic Kingdom, and spotted some menu updates for you! Aloha from Stitch at the Polynesian Village Resort! After enjoying a Lapu Lapu at the recently renovated Tambu Lounge we found some menu updates at Kona Island. Kona Island Coffee & Sushi has updated their sushi menu to include a new Spicy Tuna Roll. The large and small Sushi Samplers have been removed from the menu. Kona Island Kona Island Sushi Menu The Chicken Noodle Bowl has been added to the to-go menu. You could usually find this dish in the cooler before, but it was not officially listed on the menu — until now! Kona Island To-Go Menu When we visit the Grand Floridian we always enjoy time spent in Mizner’s Lounge as we listen to the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. Now, there’s a new appetizer to share while relaxing! Grand Floridian Society Orchestra The new Truffle Fries are topped with shaved black truffles and 18-month aged Parmesan. Sign us up! Mizner’s Lounge At this resort’s quick-service location, Gasparilla Island Grill, your kiddos will find a new option. The kids’ sandwich is now an Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich, which replaces the Holiday Turkey Sandwich. Gasaprilla Island Grill Gasparilla Island Grill Kids’ Menu Have you seen the latest Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration treats in the Magic Kingdom yet? We’ve got all the pictures and reviews here! Which restaurant is your favorite when you visit the Polynesian Village or Grand Floridian Resorts? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our video The Latest News From Disney Parks! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ 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 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts! What’s New at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Resorts and All-Star Sports Resort: July 15, 2018 Review: Hawaiian Shaved Ice at Kona Island in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort View the full article

Princess-inspired cupcakes are always a treat, and a while back we told you about two colorful, royally creative options at Art of Animation and All Star Music! Click here for our sneak peek at cupcakes that celebrate Ariel and Aurora! And click here for our full review of the Sleeping Beauty Cupcake! Princess Aurora Cupcake And now Intermission Food Court at All Star Music is back at it with a BRAND NEW princess cupcake inspired by The Lost Princess herself: Rapunzel! Yellow cupcake is hidden beneath a pile of purple-tinted raspberry-lemon buttercream as fabulous as Rapunzel’s yards of golden hair. There’s even an ode to that hair in the bright yellow buttercream accent (with colorful sugar beads) and to Rapunzel’s sun logo on a white chocolate tile. Inside you’ll find more berry cream! Tangled Cupcake Click here to see our review of The Lost Princess Cone at Magic Kingdom! Rapunzel, Rapunzel is everywhere! MANY thanks to our Insta-pal @YellowBeadsAndMe for the image and info! We can’t wait to get over to All Star Music for a taste of this one! Want to share your Disney bites and bevs with DFB? Tag us @DisneyFoodBlog! And if you want to stay “warm and real and bright” with Disney news, subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today! Which character would you love to see immortalized in cupcake? Tell us who you’d like to take a bite out of and what flavors you’d use! Related posts: Check Out This INSANE Cupcake Creation from Cafe Rix at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort! News and Review: Chocolate Mint Cupcake of the Month at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Resorts! June 21, 2018 View the full article

Sprinkles Cupcakes is always in the mood for a celebration, and for the month of March, the popular cupcakery is celebrating Women’s History Month! Sprinkles in Disney Springs Stop into a Sprinkles location — including those at Disneyland and Walt Disney World! — to enjoy a White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake throughout the month of March. Cupcakes will include girl power phrases like “She believed she could, so she did.” Each week of the month will feature a different phrase printed on a white chocolate medallion. Women’s History Month Cupcakes The White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake features a raspberry cake, raspberry compote filling, and white chocolate frosting that’s swirled with more raspberry compote. The merging of sweet and tart will make for some delicious treats! AND even better: Sprinkles is donating 25 cents per White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake sold in March to Step Up, an organization that empowers women and girls! Women’s History Month Cupcake So flex your muscles, girls, and celebrate yourselves with a cupcake (or four) in the month of March — and then keep celebrating yourselves all year long! You’re totally worth it. Unwrap Disney news all week long! Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter, and you’ll always have a treat waiting in your inbox! Do you get on board the seasonal cupcake train? Tell us about your favorite specialty Sprinkles cupcake in the comments! Related posts: Breakfast Cereal Cupcakes Return To Sprinkles TODAY! — See When You’ll Find Your Favorite! Sprinkles Cupcakes Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Donating Proceeds From Specialty Cupcakes Black Velvet Anniversary Cupcakes at Disney Sprinkles Locations — SEE WHAT’S INSIDE! View the full article

Today we’re taking you to Disneyland Resort to say “Welcome back!” to the World of Color nighttime spectacular in Disney California Adventure! World of Color We’re celebrating the show’s return (and reserving guaranteed seating) with a World of Color Dining Package! Both Wine Country Trattoria and Carthay Circle Restaurant offer the Dining Package, and our reservation was for Wine Country Trattoria. Wine Country Trattoria We were glad to have made reservations for the Dining Package upon arrival. When we received a text message from Wine Country Trattoria advising that our table was ready, we returned to the host stand and noticed about 20-30 guests to check in for either the stand-by list or their reservations and another 10-15 guests nearby who appeared to have already put their names on the wait list. Wine Country Trattoria We were seated in the outside patio (the upper level of the location was closed at this time) in front of the “Wine Country Trattoria” arch. For the most part, this seating area is nice and shady, with only a few seats on the outer edge in direct sunlight (which may be what you crave if you’re on a Disneyland escape from the winter). Wine Country Trattoria seating Wine Country Trattoria seating Wine Country Trattoria seating The ambience was beautiful and surprisingly peaceful — not at all what you expect in a crazy busy theme park. On this cool-yet-sunny day, it was just SO nice being outside. We even got to enjoy the view of Pixar Pier all while having our meal in a beautiful setting. Beautiful Day Guests dining with the World of Color Dining Package receive a dedicated prix-fixe menu as the meal includes a full-service, 3-course meal and a non-alcoholic beverage. (Just click to enlarge the menu image.) World of Color Dining Package Menu at Wine Country Trattoria We also received a cocktail and wine list. Wine and Cocktails Full beverage menu We placed our order, and it seemed that within no more than 5 minutes our starters were out… and no more than about 5 minutes after that, our main courses came out! We were surprised at how fast the dishes were prepared. We were also a little skeptical because of how quickly it came out too… One might associate a short food preparation time with, say, pre-packaged food or food that was cooked a while ago and sat in some warmer until ordered. So… how did things turn out? French Loaf and Olive Oil Well, our meal started with a French loaf along with balsamic and olive oil for dipping. The bread was soft and warm, and it paired really well with the balsamic and olive oil dip. French Loaf and Olive Oil We were able to order both Starter options. The Italian Insalata is a slice of Iceberg lettuce with pepponcinis, Kalamata olives, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, and shaved parmesan with a red wine vinaigrette. Italian Insalata And it’s really enjoyable! The lettuce was nice and crisp, and all the ingredients were very fresh. Neither the vinaigrette nor the parmesan were too strong. Everything went really well together and made for a great, fresh taste. The other Starter dish is the Soup del Giorni (Italian Wedding Soup). Soup del Giorni It’s basically a broth that contains meatballs and Acini di Pepe (small pasta balls). The top of the soup was a little spotty with oil, but nothing outrageous. Soup del Giorni The meatballs were tender and blended well with the soup. And the pasta balls were so soft that it almost felt that we weren’t chewing anything. We personally had no problem with it, but if you prefer your soup pasta to be more on the “Al Dente” side, this might be too soft for you. Overall it was a nice light transition to the main course. For Main Entrées, we decided on a “surf and turf” experience, choosing the Salmon as well as the Rib-Eye Steak. We were pleasantly surprised with the Wine Country Trattoria’s Salmon dish! Salmon entree The salmon itself was really cooked to perfection—there was a slight crisp on the outside, and then the inside was nice and soft. Salmon entree The marinade made for a great flavor that wasn’t too salty, and it paired nicely with the dill butter cream sauce that came with the fish. The salmon was served with a salad that included roasted potatoes, tomatoes, and an olive oil dressing. Much like the starter salad, the arugula salad was fresh and delicious! Arugula Salad We ordered our Rib-Eye Steak medium well.It’s served with creamy garlic stacked potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon bits and honey. Rib-Eye Steak entrée The rib-eye cut was relatively thin, very well marbled, cooked exactly as requested, and — despite how thin it was — remained juicy until the last bite! Rib-Eye Steak entree Rib-Eye Steak entree The garlic stacked potatoes (tender, creamy, thinly sliced potatoes) had a thin layer of baked cheese on top that made for a perfect side dish. Stacked Potatoes The roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and honey tasted terrific, too! Brussels Sprouts Slightly crisped on the outside causing it to burst with flavor, this was the preferred side dish between the two. The third and final course is Dessert, and we once again ordered both menu options. Desserts The Chocolate Panna Cotta is an Italian custard dessert comprised of three layers. The top layer was a caramel flavored custard and the middle layer was chocolate flavored custard. The bottom layer was what made this panna cotta unique. It was a chocolate cookie layer. Chocolate Panna Cotta Our server explained that the way they prepared the panna cotta was different from the way the dish is traditionally served in most restaurants in that they included the cookie in order to hold the dessert together so that it could stand alone, as opposed to serving the custard in a small cup or bowl by itself. Chocolate Panna Cotta The cookie was a great addition, as it added a nice, thick texture to the dessert. The custard was topped with whipped cream and cookie crumble, and it was also served with raspberry sauce and two small biscotti biscuits on the side. Overall, it was yummy and not too sweet. The Trattoria Tiramisu… all we can say about the flavor is, “HELLO, coffee!!!” For coffee lovers, the tiramisu is pretty amazing! Trattoria Tiramisu The coffee flavor is strong yet not so overbearing, so it was terrific. The sponge cake is layered with cocoa and espresso — soft, moist, and delicious! Underneath the cake was an espresso chocolate syrup that added an extra kick of coffee flavor to the dessert. The strawberry was a nice touch and complemented the tiramisu really well. Trattoria Tiramisu As it turned out, the timing of our meal — which concerned us in the beginning — ended up being just right in regards to both the quality of food and also thanks to the excellent, efficient, and helpful service from Cast Member Cassie! World of Color Viewing Experience The cast members at the restaurant all recommended that we arrive at the World of Color “Preferred Dining Entrance” about 15 minutes before showtime, which would have been at 9:45 p.m. as the show begins right at 10:00 p.m. Preferred Dining Entrance sign However, as guests who are used to large crowds already forming hours before Disney nighttime shows begin, we decided to scope out the area at 8:00 p.m. Sure enough, there was already a short line forming outside the “Preferred Dining Entrance” line when we got there right at 8:00. Line starting to form Cast members opened the entrance and allowed us to stand in the viewing area at around 8:30 p.m. By the time 9:45 came around, it was already very crowded in our assigned viewing area. People arriving at this time stood towards the back. Luckily for us, we were able to snag the front row of our viewing area. S,o if you want to be as close as possible to the front of the viewing area, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND lining up much earlier than the suggested time. It is important to note that the viewing area for the Wine Country Trattoria dining package puts you front and center, but it does not get you to the ABSOLUTE FRONT section for watching “World of Color.” World of Color The absolute front section requires the regular FastPass which visitors can pick up at the “World of Color” fast pass kiosk. However, this front section is also considered to be the “WET ZONE,” and some prefer not to get wet from the all the water fountains that shoot up during the show. World of Color World of Color The Wine Country Trattoria viewing area puts you directly behind the wet zone, but it is elevated so you are standing about 3-4 feet above the wet zone. So although there is a group of people in front of you, the elevated view allows you to still be able to see everything! World of Color World of Color Being a bit further back also allowed us a wider view to be able to capture and film the entire show from end to end. So overall, it was a great viewing area for “World of Color.” World of Color Reservations for a World of Color Dining Package can be made up to 60 days prior to your visit online, by phone (714-781-3463, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific Time), or in person. The listed prices are per person and are separate from park admission, tax, gratuity, and/or alcohol. (Disneyland Annual Passholders receive their regular food discount on dining packages). Prices for Wine Country Trattoria Package start at $49 for adults and $25 for children ages 3-9. Read our review of the World of Color Dessert Party by clicking here! Are you hoping to see World of Color now that it’s made its return? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: When Will World of Color Return to Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort? Special Eats and Treats for Disneyland’s 24 Hour Diamond Anniversary Celebration News: Booking Available for New World of Color Dessert Party in Disney California Adventure View the full article

It’s time to celebrate Mardi Gras! And if you will be in Disneyland for the occasion, you’ll want to know about some limited time specialty menu options at a few of the park’s dining locations. New Orleans Square in Disneyland At Café Orleans, specialty items include the Potato Leek Soup or a Mardi Gras twist on the Monte Cristo Sandwich, which will be dusted with royal-colored sugar and served with maple syrup and bacon herb slaw. Mardi Gras Eats ©Disney Lemon Cake Roll-yal will present a sponge cake with lemon butter crème and royal-colored frosting. The French Market will also serve a Mardi Gras Coconut Cake made with layers of royal-colored sponge cake and pastry cream dusted with coconut flakes. Guests dining at Blue Bayou Restaurant can enjoy — in addition to the regular menu — a special Mardi Gras menu including Catch of the Day – Meagre with rainbow cauliflower, potato corn chowder, and cilantro purée and Royal Street Bundt Cake for dessert (pound cake with a pecan praline buttercream center and white chocolate mousse). Let the Good Times Roll! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be celebrating Mardi Gras in Disneyland? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Photo Tour and Specialty Eats: Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort News: Gold-Dusted Churros and MORE Coming to Disneyland This Week! News: Special Menus and Treats Coming to Disneyland for Valentine’s Weekend View the full article

The 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival isn’t the only thing coming to Epcot on March 6th. This Wednesday will also bring the arrival of a new dish to the United Kingdom Pavilion’s Yorkshire County Fish Shop. Yorkshire County Fish Shop As the name alone would tell you, there has — for ages — been one signature dish at the Fish Shop: Fish & Chips, of course! But starting on the 6th, guests will have a choice to make when the new Traditional English Meat Pie brings the entrée choice options to two . Traditional English Meat Pie ©Disney The Traditional English Meat Pie will feature pie crust dough filled with chicken, mushroom, bacon, leeks, thyme, and nutmeg in a creamy gravy and will be served with chips (or fries, as we call them on this side of the pond). What do you think? Will a new choice be able to sway you from the classic Yorkshire County Fish Shop order? Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ 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 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to order the Traditional English Meat Pie? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 News and Review: Goofy’s Powdered Candy is Back in Disney World News!! Rose Gold Ears Cupcake Has Arrived at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons View the full article