food IS a theme park
New cupcake alert!!! Over at All Star Music Resort there’s a Unicorn Cupcake (I know, I know, been there, done that) — but with a TWIST!
Disney’s newest unicorn cupcake is a little bit better than the rest…
This one starts out similar to the rest. Vanilla cake topped with vanilla buttercream swirled with a fruity rainbow buttercream. There’s glitter everywhere (natch) along with chocolate disc ears and an ice cream cone horn.
The holidays continue at Disneyland (you can see all of our reviews here!), and this time we bring you an all new hot dog from Main Street U.S.A.. Say hello to the Philly Cheesesteak Dog from Refreshment Corner!
Refreshment Corner Holiday Menu
First things first, we got our Disneyland Holiday paper cup! I always look forward to sipping out of these, don’t you? It’s a simple bit of festive cheer!
In the pantheon of inspired restaurants at Walt Disney World, Jiko — The Cooking Place has been at the top and at the bottom for me over the past few years. I’ve had excellent meals there, and I’ve had ho-hum meals there. So let’s see how this one turns out!
This Signature table service spot is located on the lower level of Animal Kingdom Lodge, across from Boma, the resort’s popular African- and Indian-inspired buffet. (Incidentally, if you’re looking for AKL’s quick service restaurant, The Mara, you’ll also access that through the lower level, too.)
Jiko has been a guest favorite for years. The menu is a celebration of the many and varied food traditions of the African continent, employing high-end ingredients and traditional African components to create a unique (in Disney World anyway) dining experience for guests.
And while Jiko’s menu features a selection of meat dishes (you’ll see several examples below), vegan and vegetarian diners may be offered a variety of choices on a separate menu, so be sure to ask.
Jiko Sign
Grabbing a quick bite to eat and enjoying the BoardWalk Inn and Villa‘s relaxing and eponymous boardwalk is a simple pleasure of a Walt Disney World vacation. And the BoardWalk Pizza Window has been a staple of the resort since the old days.
BoardWalk Pizza Window
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
is one of those places at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios that you have to experience at least once.
I mean, dining in a convertible car watching kitchy old science fiction movie clips under a faux starlit sky is really a bespoke dining adventure.
But the food…hasn’t ever been the big draw here. And that’s okay — we’re in it for the fun atmosphere! But we do keep coming back to try to food because I’m looking forward to the day that I can say both the experience AND the food are fun at Sci-Fi.
A menu change resulted in some interesting meal options, so I was happy to drive (er, walk) in and give it another shot. But the contrast between these menu items (and an old standby) really couldn’t be more divergent.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
It seems everywhere we turn in Disneyland there are new festive treats for us to try — and we are not complaining! You can check this post to see EVERYTHING we’ve tried so far!
Next up on our tour are the holiday sweets at French Market Restaurant, located in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park.
French Market Holiday Treat Menu Board
French Market is close to Haunted Mansion, which is currently decked out as “Haunted Mansion Holiday” and completely overlaid with Nightmare Before Christmas decorations. Because of this, they tend to keep their holiday treats on theme, featuring Jack Skellington and other fan favorites.
While you might be familiar with Animal Kingdom Lodge‘s table service restaurants like Boma, Jiko, and Sanaa, did you know it’s also home to a great counter service restaurant?
Nyala Brownie
It’s true! This magical place, The Mara, is named for a river that travels through Kenya. We recently stopped by for some sweet treats, and we have some new recommendations for you! You know how we’ve loved the Peanut Butter Brownie here for years? Well it went off the menu a few months ago, but was quickly replaced with something ALMOST as good… .Want to know all the details?
[Read more…]
We’re celebrating 90 years with Mickey Mouse
at the parks of Walt Disney World this weekend, and what that means is lots, and lots, and lots of cake! Animal Kingdom Lodge’s quick service spot The Mara (home of our beloved Peanut Butter Brownie) is joining the party is a Happy Birthday Mickey Gateau that is way more than just a cake.
Happy Birthday Mickey Gateau
You love beignets? You love burgers? This might be right up your alley!
New Beignet Burger at Sassagoula
Debuting today at Port Orleans French Quarter’s Sassagoula Floatworks food court in Disney World is a sweet-meets-savory entree that seems like the perfect combo: the Beignet Burger.
SURPRISE! Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs may be soft opening sooner than anticipated.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
