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As a teen of the 80s and 90s, I fell in love with actress Tiffani Thiessen – as EVERYONE did – in television shows like “Saved By The Bell” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” But in addition to all that TV goodness, it turns out Tiffani had an ace up her sleeve that fans didn’t know about – The Girl Can Cook! Her latest culinary venture is a new cookbook called “Pull Up A Chair: Recipes From My Family to Yours,” which goes on sale October 2. In the book, Tiffani showcases easy, warm, family-friendly recipes that she’s honed by cooking for her family and friends for years. And she is bringing her tips and tricks to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival on Sept. 16! We caught up with Tiffani at her home in California for a quick chat about her appearance, her culinary journey (including the new cookbook) and some exciting new projects including a hit NetFlix series. The 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs from through November 12, 2018. For more information on the Festival, check out TasteEpcot.com and stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on this year’s celebrity chef events, “Eat to the Beat” dining packages, special events and other fun. View the full article

Our favorite dessert item at the clam bake at Cape May Cafe in Disney’s Beach Club Resort were the Oreo Bon Bons. Oreo Bon Bons on the Cape May Cafe Buffet Sadly, they were removed from the menu several years ago, and while they could often be found in packaged at the Beach Club Marketplace, it just wasn’t the same. But today, we have good news for all you Oreo Bon Bon fans! Word on the street is the Oreo Bon Bons have returned to the dessert table at Cape May Cafe! Oreo Bon Bon at Cape May Cafe DFB reader Richard Johnson spotted them while dining at Cape May Cafe this week! According to their server, the Bon Bons are only available a couple of nights a week; but we hope they stick around! Oh, how we missed you! Oreo Bon Bon — Cross Section Have you seen Oreo Bon Bons at Cape May? Let us know with a comment! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 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 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 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. Are you excited that the Oreo Bon Bons are back at Cape May Cafe? Related posts: Guest Review: Cape May Cafe Clambake Tribute to the Sandwich Cookie See What New Character is Coming to Disney World’s Cape May Cafe! View the full article

Happy September, everyone! Halloween Time has returned to Disneyland Resort and I recently began producing this year’s Halloween Time photography during a long walk through the parks. I always enjoy photographing the Partners Statue and Sleeping Beauty Castle during the day’s transition lighting (dawn and dusk). The addition of jack-o-lanterns and orange/yellow flowers makes this a great spot for fun family photos. Not only does 2018 mark the 25th anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” but also the 18th time that Jack Skellington has visited the 999 Happy Haunts who dwell in the Haunted Mansion, transforming this attraction into Haunted Mansion Holiday. This year’s gingerbread house is absolutely astounding – complete with a giant, animated, gingerbread spider! For the first time at the Disneyland Resort, popular Disney Junior star Vampirina is available for photos and autographs. Vampirina, also known as “Vee,” brings the spooky fun with her wherever she goes, including Disney California Adventure park. Watching our younger guests light up when they see their favorite little vampire pal is the simply sweetest thing. Oh, Cadillac Ridge in Cars Land. It’s a spectacular sight year-round, but, man, she’s lit beautifully for Halloween Time. The Headless Horseman statue along Buena Vista Street looks great in daylight, but the lights and smoke really pop after dark. Now is a great time to plan your next visit to Disneyland Resort. Halloween Time runs now through October 31. View the full article

They debated whether to stay. Hurricane Florence might arrive in the middle of the night, the terrible wind frightening their two boys. It would flood — it always does, said Megan Gemelli. They could be trapped inside in the rain. So the family from Wilmington, N.C., packed up their RV and drove... View the full article

They debated whether to stay. Hurricane Florence might arrive in the middle of the night, the terrible wind frightening their two boys. It would flood — it always does, said Megan Gemelli. They could be trapped inside in the rain. So the family from Wilmington, N.C., packed up their RV and drove... View the full article

Our friends at Adventures by Disney have just announced their 2019 slate of Short Escapes, and Disney Vacation Club Members have some special opportunities to add these quick trips to their travel plans. The new Short Escapes with Adventures by Disney span from coast to coast and across the pond, guiding families through a few fun days in destinations ranging from New England to, well, actual England. The newly announced itineraries in Vancouver, Boston and London add to a Short Escapes slate that already included quick trips in Southern California, San Francisco, New York and more. As part of Membership Magic, Disney Vacation Club Members looking to enjoy 2019 Short Escapes in San Francisco, New York or Boston may call Member Services to book their trips beginning Sept. 18, two days before these itineraries become available to the general public. As an added bonus, Members who call from Sept. 18-Nov. 16, 2018 to book San Francisco, New York or Boston Short Escapes departing anytime from Jan. 1-Dec. 10, 2019 will receive a complimentary, one-night hotel stay* to enjoy the night before their adventure begins. Speaking of Adventures by Disney for Members in 2019, a limited number of Adventures by Disney packages remain available to Members sailing on the Oct. 5-12, 2019, Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. These optional packages add exclusive experiences in New York City before the sailing (Oct. 3-4), and in Boston during the voyage’s first port stop (Oct. 7). Call Member Services to book your Member Cruise stateroom and/or Adventures by Disney Member Cruise package. Where will your adventures take you in 2019? *Subject to availability, guests who book an Adventures by Disney New York, San Francisco or Boston Short Escape by November 16, 2018 with travel start dates between January 1, 2019 and December 10, 2019, inclusive, will receive one (1) free pre-stay hotel room night immediately preceding the Short Escape in one standard hotel room at a hotel of Adventures by Disney’s selection per reservation booked. A limited number of free pre-stay hotel room nights are available on each applicable departure date. Guests must mention the early booking free pre-stay hotel room night offer when booking the eligible Short Escape with Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. to confirm availability at the time of booking. Any courtesy hold, without payment of the standard trip deposit, will not guarantee availability of the free pre-stay hotel room night for selected departure date. Free pre-stay hotel room night offer terminates on the earlier of November 16, 2018 and when the limited spaces on the applicable departure date have been booked. Hotel incidental charges are not included. Free pre-stay hotel room night must be used in conjunction with travel on the purchased eligible Short Escape. If the Short Escape is cancelled for any reason, the hotel room night will be cancelled without any further obligation of Adventures by Disney to guests. Lead guest of the booking party must travel on the Short Escape booked. Offer is not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part and cannot be sold or transferred for commercial use. Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Offer is subject to change without notice. Bookings subject to restrictions and Adventures by Disney’s standard terms and conditions. Offer is valid for U.S residents only. Void where prohibited. As a part of Membership Extras, an incidental benefit, these member benefits are subject to change, availability or termination and may require a fee. Membership Extras are available with eligible ownership interests. Visit http://disneyvacationclub.com/memextraspolicy for more information. View the full article

They debated whether to stay. Hurricane Florence might arrive in the middle of the night, the terrible wind frightening their two boys. It would flood — it always does, said Megan Gemelli. They could be trapped inside in the rain. So the family from Wilmington, N.C., packed up their RV and drove... View the full article

They debated whether to stay. Hurricane Florence might arrive in the middle of the night, the terrible wind frightening their two boys. It would flood — it always does, said Megan Gemelli. They could be trapped inside in the rain. So the family from Wilmington, N.C., packed up their RV and drove... View the full article

They debated whether to stay. Hurricane Florence might arrive in the middle of the night, the terrible wind frightening their two boys. It would flood — it always does, said Megan Gemelli. They could be trapped inside in the rain. So the family from Wilmington, N.C., packed up their RV and drove... View the full article

Happy Halloween Time from Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park! If you’re a fan of pumpkin spice everything, you’ve got to make this a stop on your Halloween Time tour! Flo’s V-8 Cafe It’s a Pumpkin Spice Milkshake! Woo! From top to bottom, this one is a beauty! Pumpkin Spice Milkshake The cup is lined with a drizzle of caramel, giving it a delightfully oozey appearance. And the milkshake is topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, more caramel, and graham cracker pieces. That last bit is an ode to pumpkin pie, and we love it! We expected a super pumpkin-y flavor, but it was a richer vanilla with a nice addition of pumpkin spice added in. This one is likeable even if you don’t LOVE pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. So much fun in the Pumpkin Spice Milkshake! Note that the Tire Straw does not come with the milkshake — but we highly recommend you add it on there! Watch our progress LIVE on this Halloween Time post, see pics of ALL the food items over at the Halloween Time Page! And if you’re heading to the Parks on the west coast, download and print this Halloween Time Check-list! It’s the best way to keep track of allllll the good stuff! Halloween Time Check List So much to try, and we’re trying it all! Many thanks to our Disneyland correspondent Heather (of @DiningInDisney fame!!) for leading the way! Would you imbibe in this Pumpkin Spice Milkshake? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disneyland Halloween Time Eats: All the Goodies from Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone! Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Review: Disneyland Resort Halloween Time Treats for 2017! View the full article

It’s Halloween Time in Disney California Adventure Park’s Cars Land! And you know what that means: lots of delicious eats with fabulously punny names! And we’re going to the coziest snack locale in all the Land: the Cozy Cone! Get cozy at the Cone! Back this year is the “Spokey”-Cone Macaron! And it’s as cute as ever! Spokey-Cone Macaron This vanilla-flavored macaron is bright orange, just like a, well, cozy cone! See the themed cone in the background? Perfect replica! Spokey-Cone Macaron The Spokey-Cone Macaron has been given an appropriately creepy expression. (The black edible paint does smudge a bit, so if you’re looking to Instagram this baby, beware! ;-D) Spokey-Cone Macaron Perhaps the best part of the macaron can be found inside: marshmallow buttercream and candy corn!! Seriously, you need to have an affinity for the candy because they’re (thankfully!) packed in there. And while this seems like it would be waaaaay too sweet, it’s really not cloying. The flavors all work well together and it’s more than just “sugar” flavored. Spokey-Cone Macaron Also returning this year is a delicious savory option: the Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese Cone! Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese You might recognize this one for its shocking black bread cone and equally as shocking red chili-cheese puff dust! Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese The cone is seriously dark, but like all the cones here, it’s a tasty vessel for the mac and cheese! Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese We were pleasantly surprised to discover that the spicy red pepper cheese sauce was a little spicier than we remembered it being last year! So yea for heat! Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese. The crushed red chili cheese puffs are sprinkled on top and do add a little texture and flavor — in addition to that amazing red color! We still love this one! Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese Also available at Cozy Cone during Halloween Time are Pumpkin Spice Churros. These seem like a no-brainer, right? Dust that pumpkin spice on a crispy, delicious churro and you’ve got a winner! Pumpkin Spice Churro But add to those churros a cream cheese dip, and it’s next level churro! Pumpkin Spice Churro w/Cream Cheese Dip Finally, the must-have Halloween Time souvenir this year can only be found in Cars Land locations, including the Cozy Cone! Behold: the Tire Straw. This reusable straw comes with an ahhhh-mazing rubber tire tread jack-o-lantern. Tire Jack-o-Lantern Straw And it lights up! Spooktacular! It’s burnin’ rubber on our hearts, it is. Watch our progress LIVE on this Halloween Time post, see pics of ALL the food items over at the Halloween Time Page! And don’t forget to download and print your very own Halloween Time Check List — created by your trust pals at the DFB! Use it to find all the Halloween Time treats and eats — and to keep track of which ones you’ve already tried! Halloween Time Check List Related posts: Review: Disneyland Resort Halloween Time Treats for 2017! Pixar Fest Eats: Color-Changing Noodles at Lucky Fortune Cookery in Disney California Adventure! Pixar Fest Eats: Habanero Meatball Cone at Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone View the full article

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting down to the serious business of checking out 11 reasons why your next Disney trip will be AWESOME! In today’s video we’re checking out awesome new eats, fun experiences, and other things that might be a bit under the radar that will make your next Disney vacation amazing! All of the items would be super fun additions to your trip itinerary, including the DFB Cupcake Crawl! Eat all the cupcakes! Check out our 11 reasons why your next trip will be awesome in today’s video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What are you going to add to your vacation plans to make it awesome? Related posts: DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 Top 5 Can’t-Miss Eating Experiences Coming to Disney Parks in 2017 Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery View the full article

There is nothing more British than a cuppa tea. And now you can have a cuppa at Epcot’s local pub – Rose and Crown! But this isn’t your regular tea – it’s an “experience”! Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room The Rose and Crown has launched a new “Tea Experience” where you’ll not only sip tea, but you’ll munch on scones and sandwiches while learning about tea from a Twinings-trained Cast Member. Attendees of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival may think this sounds similar to the special seminars presented in the UK Pavilion during that Festival. We think so too! Looks like this is going to become a permanent event at the Rose and Crown. Rose and Crown During your tea you’ll learn about the different blends of tea and the secret to making the perfect cup of tea from the Twinings-trained Cast Member. You’ll also learn about the history of the Twinings brand and its wide range of flavors. The Tea Experience takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:45 am. It is $30 per person, which includes your tea tasting, sandwiches, and scones. For reservations, book online, visit Guest Relations, or call (407) WDW-DINE or book online at waltdisneyworld.com. Disney dining plans are not accepted for this dining event. Check out our Food Tour of the UK Pavilion! When you’re done – check out all of our Food Tours on You Tube!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and start planning your visit! 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 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: Carl the Croc-Wrestling Bartender and the Magical Pint of Guinness New Menu Item: Appetizer Trio at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Restaurant Spotted! Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room Merchandise in Epcot’s UK Pavilion View the full article

Today, Adventures by Disney revealed the latest additions to our expanding line-up of Short Escape vacations: three brand-new adventures in Boston, London and Vancouver, Canada, launching next year! Short Escapes are two- to four-night adventures in iconic destinations that can be booked as stand-alone getaways or as add-ons to other vacation plans. Just like all of our trips, these itineraries feature must-see attractions, hands-on activities and opportunities to discover hidden gems, and each one is filled with all the authentic experiences, VIP service, special access and signature Disney storytelling that set Adventures by Disney vacations apart. Bookings for new Short Escapes open Sept. 20, 2018. Read on to discover all that’s in store on these exciting itineraries … Best of Boston – Past and Present On the new four-day, three-night Short Escape itinerary in Boston, travelers will discover treasured American history and spirited contemporary culture. Guests will be immersed in the city’s legendary stories during privately guided tours along the Freedom Trail and the Old North Church—where many famous moments of the American Revolution took place—and a special after-hours visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum that concludes with a private dinner steeped in the city’s storied roots. Other family-friendly excursions and activities include rowing along the Charles River, biking the city on a private adventure, exploring the grounds of Harvard Yard, and indulging in a delicious buffet of seafood, chicken, corn-on-the-cob and more at a private New England clambake on Thompson Island. The new Boston Short Escape is available on select dates in May through October 2019. Bucket List Getaway in London Our guests will revel in the royal treatment with VIP experiences in one of the world’s most iconic cities during the new three-day, two-night Short Escape in London, which can be booked as a stand-alone vacation or as a pre-cruise add-on to Disney Cruise Line sailings out of nearby Dover, England. The itinerary is filled with exceptional experiences, including a once-in-a-lifetime, private viewing of the royal Crown Jewels led by the Tower of London’s Jewel House Warden; a private, high-speed thrill ride in a rib boat along the River Thames; and a privately guided tour of Westminster Abbey, the revered site of royal coronations and weddings. Families will also witness the time-honored tradition of the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. The new London Short Escape is available on select dates in July, August and September 2019. City Highlights and Outdoor Recreation in Vancouver Active adventures and culinary delights await on the new three-day, two-night Short Escape itinerary in Vancouver, which can be booked as a stand-alone vacation or as the perfect complement to a Disney Cruise Line Alaska voyage. Guests will discover unparalleled views of the city’s lush natural surroundings during exciting outdoor activities like ziplining and gondola rides at Grouse Mountain, a privately guided tour at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and a morning bike ride through Stanley Park. They’ll get a taste of the city’s thriving culinary scene during a “foodie” walking tour of Granville Island’s famous Public Market, and there’s even a special scavenger hunt expedition just for Junior Adventurers while adults unwind with beer and wine flights at a local tasting room. The trip also features early morning access to Grouse Mountain’s resident grizzly bear habitat, where guests can observe bears up-close, learn from a local bear expert and enjoy a private breakfast with amazing views. Other highlights include photo-worthy encounters with lively lumberjacks, birds of prey and towering totem poles. The new Vancouver Short Escape is available on select dates in May through September 2019. For more information on new Short Escapes, visit adventuresbydisney.com. View the full article

In today’s Disney Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what the Swedish Chef from The Muppets would do if he had the chance to visit a Walt Disney World theme park. According to her, he’d seek out the biggest culinary adventure he could find at the park. “The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is a huge crowd pleaser,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine the Swedish Chef getting caught up in the cuisine around the world and learning new recipes at the France Pavilion!” View the full article

Schmoozies in Disney California Adventure is the next stop on our Halloween Time Food Tour of all Disneyland is serving up this Halloween Time. Schmoozies If you have a sweet tooth this is the Halloween Time stop for you. Schmoozies is serving up a Croissant Donut, Caramel Apple Smoothie, and Whoopie Pie. And yes, we got all three of them! Let’s start with the Caramel Apple Smoothie. It’s all there – the caramel, the green apple, and of course the ice cream. Caramel Apple Smoothie The sharpness of the green apple complimented the caramel and whipped cream – and toned down what could have been a really sweet drink. But I was glad to taste that there’s a real creaminess and richness to this – the green apple is subtle and not overwhelming. We decided to go with the Whoopie Pie next. Look at the bats! This not-too-spooky looking Whoopie Pie contains a healthy serving of espresso chip ice cream between two cake cookies. Whoopie Pie This was a large-enough portion to be shared if you’re getting multiple treats. The coffee flavor here is STRONG, though, os if you’re not a coffee fan, you’ll want to skip this one. Whoopie Pie Now, we saved the best for last. And when we say best – this could be the best thing we’ve eaten so far at Halloween Time. Croissant Donut OK, this looks like any ordinary eclair when you get it – except it’s decorated like a mummy, which makes it darn cute. But when you bite into this fried, buttery, croissanty (is that a word?), peanut buttery and jelly croissant donut you know you aren’t eating just any old cro-nut, donut, or eclair! You suddenly give thanks to the creative minds and chefs that developed this little piece of food-heaven. Croissant Donut The pastry here was light, airy, and soft — NOTHING stale about this. The filling was a rich, creamy peanut butter…well, the texture was almost a mousse! And paired with that jelly it was so much fun. Overall, the sheer size, quality, and flavor of this item won me over immediately. And for someone who usually dismisses cronuts due to so many of them being stale and crunchy by the time I get them, that’s saying something. GET. THIS. NOW. If we had to end our epic food tour of all things Halloween at Disneyland, we would be happy we ended it with this croissant donut. But our food tour continues! Be sure to follow along with us as we explore all the Halloween Time festivities in Disneyland – especially the food! 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! Related posts: Halloween Time Eats from Disney California Adventure’s Pacific Wharf Cafe Carnation Cafe Haunted Firehouse Chicken Sandwich for HalloweenTime in Disneyland Get The DFB Printable Halloween Snack Checklist For Halloween Time in Disneyland! View the full article

“What’s This?” as our good friend Jack Skellington asks! We asked the same thing at the Egg Roll Cart in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland! Adventureland in Magic Kingdom This cart already serves the cult favorite Cheeseburger Spring Roll along with a traditional Vegetable Spring Roll – but now they have upped their game with a Reuben Spring Roll! Don’t walk by this cart as you race to get into line for your favorite ride. A stop here is well worth the time! Reuben Spring Rolls They may look like any old spring roll on the outside, but they certainly look like a classic Reuben inside. Look at that melty cheese! Reuben Spring Roll Even though we found these super greasy, we did think they tasted great. As sauerkraut fans, we thought that could have been a little more potent – you know it is in there, but does get a little overwhelmed by the other ingredients. Adventureland Spring Rolls Your order of Spring Rolls lets you choose two – you can go with both of them the same as we did today getting two Reuben Rolls. But, if you want you can mix it up with one Reuben, and one of either Cheeseburger or Vegetable – or whatever combo makes you happy – depending on availability. When we were there they had all three in stock, but said they do run out of one flavor or another on some days. When they do run out, that is it for the day – no restocking here! Which Spring Rolls are you choosing? Please let us know with a comment! Wanna see some more snacks on the Disney World scene that you simply have to try this year? Check them out on our DFB YouTube video! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and start planning your visit! 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 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: The Return of Cheeseburger Spring Rolls in Disney World!! News: Citrus Swirl Orange Float at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Disney World Queso Blancooooooooo + Corn Dog Nuggets at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe View the full article

Port Orleans French Quarter Resort has been home to several discoveries this past summer including Mickey-Shaped Beignets in Sassagoula Floatworks Food Court and Boozy Beignets at Scat Cats Club. And not to be left out, Saratoga Springs’ Artist’s Palette asked us to “choose them” with an Alien Dessert recently. Mickey-Shaped Beignet at Port Orleans French Quarter Our newest update from these resorts has to do with their Pizzas. While at the Pizza and Pasta Shop window at Sassagoula one of our DFB readers learned that they are no longer offering the French Quarter Pizza. Further investigation found Sassagoula has a new chef, and under their new direction, may be switching to fresh dough versus frozen dough pizza. Currently, the only pizza options available are a meat or veggie pizza. A new Pizza menu is promised “soon”. We stopped in over at Saratoga Springs and found out some very similar information. In fact – we even caught some chefs in the act of making fresh dough on premises, and confirmed frozen pizzas are no more! Pizza at Artist’s Palette Pizza at Artist’s Palette After seeing this we had to try one of these new pizzas and opted for the Cheeseburger Thin-Crust Pie. Come on, it combines two of our favorites – pizza and a cheeseburger! Cheeseburger Thin-Crust Pie This is a loaded pizza – ground beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard and mayo! After admiring this we had to dig in! Cheeseburger Thin-Crust Pie Look at the amount of toppings on this! The pizza dough held up to all of these toppings and wasn’t soggy at all! Cheeseburger Thin-Crust Pie We could really tell the difference between this new fresh pizza dough and the frozen pizza that we’re used to having at resorts before. We are excited to see this change. Cheeseburger Thin-Crust Pie And pizza isn’t just for lunch or dinner any more! On the menu is a Breakfast Thin Crust Pie made up of Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Crumbled Bacon and Cheese. We think it just got a lot easier to face the morning with that option! Breakfast Menu at Artist’s Palette Lunch or dinner also include a Caprese, or Chicken, Artichoke and Spinach Thin Crust Pie in addition to the Cheeseburger Pie – and all on the new fresh pizza dough. The Daily Special will change each day. Today’s Specials Menu at Artist’s Palette Pizza Menu at Artist’s Palette We understand changes or limited availability in the transition from frozen to fresh can put a cramp in dining plans, but are pretty excited about the move. What do you think? Check out our Port Orleans French Quarter Food Tour below – and all of our Food Tours on You Tube!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and start planning your visit! 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 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: DFB Video: Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort Food Tour Will You Choose The Chosen One Dessert at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort? #OnTheList: Beignets (now with dipping sauces!!) at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter View the full article

We stopped in Columbia Harbour House after discovering Candied Bacon and Chicken Skewers at their neighbor – Liberty Square Market – and were pleasantly surprised to find Columbia Harbour House has whipped up a new treat as well! Columbia Harbour House sign As their sign says: Chicken, Sandwiches, Seafood – now they can add a classic side to that list – Hush Puppies! Maybe it’s just us, but a seafood meal isn’t complete without Hush Puppies – and now we can have them with our seafood, chicken, AND sandwiches! Columbia Harbour House Menu They look rather nondescript on the menu there – but don’t be fooled by appearances (and don’t forget while looking at the menu that the Lighthouse Sandwich is back!) – these puppies are something special! Hush Puppies These deep-fried, golden, corn meal balls are SO good. They are really crispy, but still keep a doughy quality to them. Hush Puppies And look at the whole corn pieces in there! You could eat these on their own as a snack, or as the perfect side to your main dish. Or do a mix-and-match – grab a brand new Chicken Skewer at Liberty Square Market and these Hush Puppies and you have a pretty awesome tasting meal! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and start planning your visit! 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 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: Lighthouse Sandwich is BACK at Magic Kingdom’s Columbia Harbour House! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: May 13, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: August 18, 2016 View the full article

It’s that time of year! The days are getting shorter, kids are back to school, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is in full swing and so is Monday Night Football. We’re excited to introduce the new Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Running on select Mondays throughout the festival, the 45-minute program will pair tailgating-inspired food and beverages. Guests can enjoy a flight of three sample size food items inspired by the cities playing in the game each week along with three different beverages, while learning from culinary experts about how to prepare these dishes. The Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting is a complimentary program and will be offered on September 17, 24 and October 1, 8 and 15 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. in the Festival Center. Guests interested in attending may pick up a wristband at the Festival Center starting at 9 a.m. each Monday for that day’s seminar. All guests must be present to receive their wristbands. Both wristbands and seating at the event are available on a first come, first serve basis. What is your favorite game day food? View the full article

Ready to experience a little magic? For a limited time beginning October 5, guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to preview 12 minutes from Disney’s dazzling new fantasy adventure “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Check out this special message from Mackenzie Foy, who plays Clara in the film. At Disney California Adventure park, the preview of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” will be presented in 3D at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land, while guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get to see this advance look at a portion of the film as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction. Each sneak peek will also feature a special on-screen introduction by Mackenzie Foy. Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” showcases the wondrous journey of Clara, who finds herself in a strange and mysterious parallel world, home to a host of eccentric characters and no shortage of surprises. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip, a gang of mice, and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Philip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm and its ruling tyrant, Mother Ginger, to return harmony to the unstable world. Before heading to Disney Parks for the sneak peek, be sure to watch the latest trailer for the film. Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” comes to U.S. theaters in 3D on November 2, 2018. View the full article

It was just an ordinary day in the Magic Kingdom until we neared the Haunted Mansion and could smell bacon. We followed our noses to Liberty Square Market and made a discovery! Liberty Square Market Guess what we found! Candied Bacon and Chicken Skewers! Before we knew it, we were in line clutching our cash and ready to get our very own Candied Bacon and Chicken Skewers! Candies Bacon and Chicken Skewer Take a look at these skewers. Right away we were enthralled with the smell, as were many people around us. We’re telling you – these smell so good! Candied Bacon and Chicken Skewers In an amazing act of self-control we tried the Chicken before the Bacon. Chicken Skewer The sauce on these Chicken Skewers is awesome. It’s described as a spicy sweet sauce, and we have to agree it has a really nice kick to it. Chicken Skewer Next up, the Candied Bacon Skewer. Candied Bacon Skewer We gotta say the Candied Bacon is also good, but the texture is a little different from candied bacon we’ve tried before. Usually the outside is harder and crispier, this one is not crispy all. But it still has that nice salty, sweetness to it that we expected. Candied Bacon Skewer So, the big question – which did we prefer? We’d have to say we liked the Chicken Skewer better than the Candied Bacon Skewer. It’s not that we didn’t like the Bacon, we just missed that crispy texture we associate with Candied Bacon. Have you tried either of these skewers? Let us know your thoughts and which you preferred in the comments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and start planning your visit! 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 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: New! Queso Blanco at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Disney’s Magic Kingdom News: Baked Potato Now at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom Review: Mac-and-Cheese Hot Dog Returns to Casey’s Corner for a Limited Time View the full article

Halloween might be all about the sweets, but Halloween Time at Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park mixes things up with savory treats as well! And one such savory bite can be found at Refreshment Corner right on Main Street, U.S.A.! Queue up for the Halloween Hot Dog! Refreshment Corner Menu This is one tasty and unusual dog — just as it should be for Halloween, right? An all-beef hot dog is topped with spicy meatballs, cheese sauce, and oven -roasted tomatoes! Aside from the meat-on-meat, it’s those oven-roasted tomatoes that pack the most punch and visual interest. Halloween Hot Dog The Halloween Time hits just keep comin’! I loved this one, but the spice factor was minimal. FYI for you heats seekers! Watch our progress LIVE on this Halloween Time post, see pics of ALL the food items over at the Halloween Time Page — and if you’re heading to the Parks on the west coast, download and print this Halloween Time Check-list! It’s the best way to keep track of allllll the good stuff! Halloween Time Check List Would you like to take a bite out of this Halloween Time treat? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park The NEW Western Dog at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Resort!! Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! View the full article

Frightfully fun Halloween merchandise has materialized just in time for the spookiest season of the year. Designed for guests celebrating the holiday both during and after a Disney vacation, a talented team of product developers, artists and planners spent more than a year crafting these festive items. Their chilling challenge was presenting merchandise in a way never before seen while maintaining a connection to Disney Parks. A solution arrived in the form of a beloved Mouse-eared icon that has grown in popularity in recent years. “Mickey Mouse-shaped pumpkins are found everywhere during the Halloween season at Disney Parks including merchandise,“ explained Dan Howard, Senior Creative Director with Disney Creative Group. “This Disney icon, mixed with playful character artwork, is an excellent foundation for this year’s collection as it’s something guests will remember from their visit.” From apparel and home décor to necklaces and headwear that illuminate the night, guests will have their pick of pumpkin-themed products. New products, such as shirts with all-over prints for adults and kids, join familiar favorites like the light-up trick-or-treat bucket and ceramic candle votive. Graphic designers and character artists selected Halloween-inspired colors – purple, orange, black and gray – reminiscent of vintage trick-or-treat bags. This limited color palette is best seen on products decorated with Disney characters in colorful costumes. Dressed as a classic vampire or witch, Mickey and Minnie Mouse are interpreted as sparkling sculpted ornaments, featured on a countdown-to-Halloween clock or displayed on canvas-wrapped artwork. A door mat with a humorous Halloween pun is a wonderful way to welcome trick-or-treaters. “Products with playful messaging are a popular trend in the marketplace,” explained Summer Bloomfield, Merchandise Strategy Manager, who worked with product developers to curate this year’s assortment. Eye-catching apparel is adorned with those playful phrases including “I vant candy” or “I’m just here for the candy.” When paired with an orange and black sequined headband and an animated glow necklace, guests can create instant Halloween looks perfect for attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort or Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort. Products are available at merchandise shops throughout the theme parks and resorts. Guests may also order select Halloween merchandise online by visiting ShopDisney.com. View the full article

After a spectacular summer in Europe, the Disney Magic is now sailing across the Atlantic to kick off our fall voyages from New York City. For the next couple of months, we’re taking Disney cruisers from the Big Apple to beautiful destinations in Canada, Bermuda, Florida and the Bahamas…with plenty of exciting Port Adventures to entertain the entire family. But that’s not all we have in store for cruisers departing from New York City. A visit to New York isn’t complete without seeing a theatrical show, which is why we’ve reserved tickets exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests to see some of the most popular shows on Broadway. Whether you arrive to New York early or extend your vacation after the cruise, you can have the perfect night out in the city watching Disney stories come to life on stage. Experience Disney’s “Aladdin” at the New Amsterdam Theatre, “The Lion King” at the Minskoff Theatre or, new for 2018, the Broadway retelling of “Frozen” at the famed St. James Theatre in the heart of Times Square! Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, “Frozen” premiered on Broadway in March 2018. You’ll be amazed at the stunning artistry, music and choreography of this musical theatre phenomenon. The all-new production was created for the stage by an award-winning team and features twice as many songs as the original film. In addition to taking in a show, only Disney Cruise Line guests can go behind the music to tour the New Amsterdam Theatre and discover how Disney creates such amazing Broadway performances. The New Amsterdam Behind the Magic Tour lets you get an up-close view of the original props, costumes and set pieces that bring the world of Disney to life on the stage. Remember, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore…and in this case, venture to Broadway to make the most of your time in New York City before and after your cruise! View the full article