food IS a theme park
Starbucks has started a new line of their location specific mugs called the “Been There Series!” And we found the Epcot version today at Fountain View!
“Been There” Series – Epcot Mug
Part of the “Pin Drop Collection,” this new mug showcases darling drawings of all things Epcot.
It’s here! The first day of April brings with it the arrival of the new Briar Rose Gold merchandise collection in Walt Disney World!
Briar Rose Gold line
This brand new batch of gear honors Briar Rose, also known as Sleeping Beauty‘s Princess Aurora. (The classic Disney films celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year!) Though the merchandise is popping up all over Disney World today, we found these particular items at Epcot’s Mouse Gear and Gateway Gifts. [Read more…]
It’s time to wear your love of the iconic Orange Bird on your wrist! Alex and Ani have designed a bangle with the sweet bird from Magic Kingdom’s Sunshine Tree Terrace in charm form — and we found it in Epcot’s Mouse Gear!
Orange Bird Alex and Ani!
This is a classic Alex and Ani bangle with a bright orange charm that definitely stands out. [Read more…]
Snacking around Epcot is one of our favorite things to do here at the DFB! And today we’re super excited to share the grand launch of the DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks 2019 e-book!
Would you take a gander at this “grand and miraculous” Spaceship Earth dress?!
Spaceship Earth Dress
We spotted it at The Dress Shop in Disney Springs today. [Read more…]
If you are as excited as we are about the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, then you’ll be interested in another development as we are on the lookout for the Festival offerings, which include Special Events.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival
As of press time for this post, the dates for the Food and Wine Festival have not yet been announced. But this morning we found that three more Special Events for the Festival had been added to the Disney World Restaurants page! [Read more…]
With news dropping that Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening sooner than expected in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Parks fans were left wondering: How will the August 29th grand opening of Galaxy’s Edge impact Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, which historically begins the last week of August?
Galaxy’s Edge Concept Art
Food and Wine typically opens in late-August, and crowds descend upon World Showcase immediately. In fact, opening weekend and closing weekend tend to be the busiest times for Food and Wine. With dates for Food and Wine still unannounced, it’s unclear whether the Festival will open before the gates of Black Spire Outpost in Galaxy’s Edge. Our preliminary research and hotel bookings indicate that Food and Wine will likely start no later than early September and may well begin even earlier (mid-August or the last week of August). [Read more…]
A new film experience is coming to Epcot: “Awesome Planet” has just been announced for the The Land Pavilion!
The Land Pavilion
Awesome Planet will be “an on-screen exploration of the realm we call home,” and “showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with all the grandeur guests have come to expect.” [Read more…]
If you’re looking for decent Italian food in Walt Disney World, you don’t have to look too far.
In every park (save Animal Kingdom) there are Italian restaurants — some better than others — and Disney Springs has several from which to choose (think: Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Terralina Crafted Italian, Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar). Even the resorts get in on the action with one of our favorites — Il Mulino — located at the Swan Hotel.
And then, of course, there’s the Italy Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase, where food is celebrated in several forms: pizza at Via Napoli, gelato at a cart outside, wine in the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, and classic Italian dishes at Tutto Italia.
Tutto Italia opened in 2013 in the space formerly occupied by Alfredo’s. And even though the name had changed, a lot of Alfredo’s remained. The overall styling of the restaurant was retained — murals, crystal chandeliers, and dark wood create an elegant atmosphere — while the menu satisfies with traditional Italian dishes.
It’s been a while since my last official review of Tutto Italia (see that review here!), so on a recent trip I decided it was time to return and see if this oft-forgotten spot is worth a more regular visit.
Outside Tutto Italia
Tutto Italia’s design aesthetic features some classic, elegant elements. [Read more…]
is located at the back of the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World.
This table service spot is oft forgotten in part because of its location, in part because Morocco’s quick service spot Tangierine Cafe is so good, and in part because Restaurant Marrakesh just doesn’t have the reputation for wowing guests like many of the other World Showcase table service options have.
I like to revisit restaurants whether they’ve got a decent rep or not, and Restaurant Marrakesh is one that we needed to check out again. But it’s one of the options for this year’s Flower & Garden Garden Rocks Dining Package (click here for more info on Garden Rocks and the dining package!), so I was excited to return (and get a coveted ticket to the show!).
Restaurant Marrakesh is a dichotomy. On the one hand, the atmosphere features lovely design details in keeping with the overall styling of the pavilion itself, the building of which was overseen by the government of Morocco. On the other hand, the food at Restaurant Marrakesh is largely uninspired and lackluster.
Restaurant Marrakesh
The atmosphere at Restaurant Marrakesh celebrates some of the classic Moroccan design seen elsewhere in the pavilion (and in the, you know, country of Morocco). [Read more…]
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