It’s a taste of Italy right here in Orlando. Vivoli Il Gelato has opened in Disney Springs, right across from The Boathouse in The Landing. That’s prime real estate. Vivoli is a family owned restaurant and their first located outside of Italy. In addition to… Read More »Vivoli Il Gelato opens at Disney Springs
Walt Disney World’s EPCOT now features two major festivals each year. Although only one has the word food in the title, both are a foodie paradise. But that doesn’t mean you’re missing out on great food if you visit EPCOT during the other times of… Read More »Top 7 foodie treats to try at EPCOT
Announced today via Twitter, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC will be opening in Downtown Disney thus Sunday. McKenna is the talented baker that previously ran the BabyCakesNYC at Downtown Disney. The new locations reflects the a change in name, but I’m sure the same high quality… Read More »Gluten-Free Vegan Bakery returns to Downtown Disney this Sunday.
The Croissant Doughnut (aka Cronut) is a recent addition to the list of delicious treats at EPCOT. It reminds me very much of the Beaver Tails (I knew them as Elephant Ears growing up in PDX) they used to serve in Canada, only shaped like… Read More »Finally getting to the Cronut at EPCOT
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There are a ton of great places to eat on Disney property and I’ve tried most of them (and I’m working on the ones I haven’t!), but what if you just want drinks and a quick, sweet snack later at night? The good news is, most restaurants have a bar attached or nearby that serves the restaurant’s menu. I’ve compiled a list here which is by no means complete, but I think it’s close to the best choices for a quick late night nosh on property.
5. Brown Derby Lounge in Disney Hollywood Studios (pictured above).
Confession: This location, part of one of my favorite signature restaurants, is kind of a cheat: You’re not exactly in the restaurant. Instead, you’ll eat outside in the lounge area, a pretty little walk-up place that lets you people watch and snack. It’s especially nice in the early evening, when you’re “snack” hungry but want something a little more upscale than a Mickey Bar or a carrot cake cookie. Bonus: If you want something that’s not sweet, they have great tapas-style plates.
4. Rose and Crown Pub at Epcot’s UK Pavilion.
Well, it’s a British-style pub so it’s kind of a given that you’ll find great beers on tap plus a lively crowd that gets even livelier after dark, but if you’ve got a hankering for something sweet, try the Sticky Toffee Pudding. It’s a caramel, moist, pudding-like British tradition that deserves your attention right now if you haven’t tried it yet. Oh, and don’t share. I mean, share your beer if you must, but keep the dessert to yourself.Read More »Top Five Restaurants for Dessert and Drinks.
You have a new place to satisfy your sweet tooth in EPCOT. L’Artisan des Glaces is a new artisan ice cream and sorbet shop in the France pavilion. It features 16 yummy flavors, all made in-house with fresh ingredients. For grown-up tastes, you can even ask for a shot of liquor on top – served in a martini glass.
The entrance is on a ramp that leads into the old bakery door.
Some more new signage in the area.Read More »L’Artisan des Glaces Now Serving Deliciousness in EPCOT’s France
Last night I went to a special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and was pleasantly surprised when greeted by an array of delicious cupcakes. Each looked better than the last and was incredibly difficult to resist eating them all, I did break down and try… Read More »Walt Disney World Seasonal Cupcake Showcase
Do you see the Hidden Mickey at the entrance to Sanaa?
Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village is one of Walt Disney World Resorts hidden dining gems. We’ve been there a couple of times for dinner and enjoyed the Indian-African fusion cuisine thoroughly. When the opportunity came to grab a table for lunch we quickly made reservations.
Upon entering the restaurant we immediately saw one of the benefits of dining at lunch, you can see directly out to the savannah shared by Jambo House and Kidani Village. For much of the year, it’s dark out by the time dinner seatings start, so you don’t get to see the animals walk right by the restaurant while you’re dining. Giraffes, Cranes, Ostriches and more all passed by while we dined. That very much adds to the charm of Sanaa.
This bird was nesting right outside the window
Speaking of charm, service was outstanding from the greeting through to the delivery of the check. My only quibble was with the pace of delivery. Our appetizers took a long time to come out and then our entree followed almost immediately. Due to the nature of Sanaa’s ‘little plates’ feel, I didn’t mind it too much, it was must more flavors to consider and they made up for it with an extra portion of appetizer.