While on board the Disney Fantasy in March, I had the opportunity to sit down for a group interview with Chef Christine Weissman. At the time she was the head Executive Chef for the Disney Cruise Line, but has recently been moved to be over… Read More »Meet Chef Christine Weissman Disneyland’s New Executive Chef
There is literally nothing sweeter on Main Street than the Candy Palace. Disneyland park candy maker Rob McHargue has worked in the park for 30 years and knows a thing about making candy. In this video, Rob tours us around his “office” in the newly… Read More »A Tasty Tour of Disneyland’s Main Street Candy Kitchen
Both Mexico and Italy have seen their EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions add some amazing food and drink options over the last few years. While we can still hope that America gets a food makeover, it is good news to hear that France will be plussing… Read More »EPCOT Continues Adding New Dining Experiences, This Time in France
I’m going back to some of my favorite places to dine at Walt Disney World and reviewing them as if it was my first time there. Obviously, some of my previous experiences will impact my report, but for the most part I’m going to view… Read More »Yorkshire County Fish Shop – Review
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.
From left, Mary Niven, vice president, Disney California Adventure Park, Ernst Tanner, CEO, Lindt & Sprngli AG, and George A. Kalogridis, president, Disneyland Resort celebrate the opening of a new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop at Disney California Adventure Park June 7, 2012.
A wonder world of saccharine delights is now open at the Disneyland Resort. A new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is spreading its sugary sweetness inside Disney California Adventure park. The new location – the first to open inside a theme park – features Ghirardelli’s world-famous hot fudge sundaes and decadent chocolate products, and represents another milestone in the expansion of Disney California Adventure.
Good news, there will be free samples too!
“As we celebrate the culmination of our resort expansion, we are thrilled to welcome Ghirardelli, and to make this unique chocolate experience available to our park guests,” said George A. Kalogridis, president of Disneyland Resort. “Ghirardelli is a perfect fit for our newly reimagined Disney California Adventure, as we both share a rich California heritage.”
“We are excited to partner with the Disneyland Resort to open our Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in Disney California Adventure,” said Martin Thompson, President and CEO of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. “Consumers associate our premium brand with high quality, delicious chocolate and now they will have the opportunity to enjoy both our intense, slow melting chocolate and our decadent ice cream treats inside the park. Our rich heritage began in California 160 years ago this year and opening this store in Disney California Adventure is a perfect way to celebrate.”
Could Brussels Sprouts have been given a bad rap all these years just because they were usually prepared wrong? This video from chef Dee Foundoukis at Kouzzina by Cat Cora wants to convince you to give them another try. I think that is a lovely… Read More »Cooking Brussels Sprouts the Kouzzina by Cat Cora Way
We were waiting in line for a quick pre-parade dinner at Casey’s Corner when word came out of the kitchen, they’d run out of Hot Dogs and it would be at least 6 minutes before the next batch was ready. Some quick thinking manager sent… Read More »A Cracker Jack Solution at the Magic Kingdom