In a previous article, we talked about mobile ordering from several locations at Walt Disney World. There have now been more available locations at select Disney Resort hotels added to the service! This service allows guests to skip the line when ordering their food at participating quick service dining locations.
Here is the list of new locations:
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
World Premiere Food Court: Disney’s All Star Movies Resort
End Zone Food Court: Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
Intermission Food Court: Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Everything POP Shopping & Dining: Disney’s Pop Century Resort
The Mara: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Contempo Cafe: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The mobile order service offers the convenience and flexibility of ordering, paying for and picking up fresh meals and snacks directly from the pick-up counter where Cast Members deliver the food – saving you time to enjoy all there is to see and do at Walt Disney World Resort. To see the full list of participating locations, tap “order food” in the My Disney Experience app. And don’t forget, if you have a Disney dining plan you can now redeem your meals and snacks through the service.
There are more than 20 other quick service dining locations who already leverage the Mobile Order service throughout Walt Disney World. Per Disney Parks Blog, there will be more locations on the way with the service expected to expand to additional Disney Resort hotel locations!
Walt Disney World’s latest signature restaurant is open in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. Takumi-Tei is Japanese for “house of the artisan”, and the name is perfect for this artistic new dining experience.
Takumi-Tei celebrates the five natural elements; earth, stone, washi paper, water, and wood. These are represented by five globes as you enter the restaurant. Each globe has a Haiku printed below it. Once inside, you will dine in a room that has a corresponding theme. Each room is decorated to match its element, and even the chairs are different colors to represent the element. The restaurant is not very large, but that is part of its charm. There is a calming feeling throughout the space.
In the Water Room, there is a working fountain. The Water Room is where the Chef’s Table takes place. That is a nine course meal. The chef will join the group with the various courses to explain what they are all about. A meal at the Chef’s Table at Takumi-Tei is not something that you will rush through. It is recommended that you give yourself and your party at least three hours to dine. It is for groups of six to eight people, and the cost is $180 per person. A six course beverage package can be added for an additional $100 per guest.
Some exciting news in the way of food coming out of Disney Springs this month.
According to a Disney cast member;
This month I have several new offerings at Walt Disney World Resort to share with you! With new eats at Disney Springs.
At Disney Springs, I have lots of news including three new additions as well as new offerings at D-Luxe Burger and Earl of Sandwich. The first of the new additions is a new food truck called “Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet” featuring – you guessed it – COOKIE DOUGH! That’s right, you can soon find edible cookie dough desserts at Disney Springs! On the menu:
Springs Candy Taco – Candy Monster Cookie Dough, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry served in a waffle taco
Minnie Mouse Taco – Peanut Butter Fluff Cookie Dough, caramel sauce, whipped cream, a cherry, and a chocolate Minnie bow served in a waffle taco
Celebration Parfait – Celebration Cookie Dough with Celebration Mickey cake, vanilla custard, strawberries, whipped cream, and a cherry
Mickey or Minnie Funnel Cake – funnel cake topped with powdered sugar and Mickey or Minnie-shaped cookie dough
Cookie Dough Cup or Cone – Flavors include Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Fluff, Celebration, Cookies and Cream, Candy Monster, and Cold Brew
This new cookie dough-themed food truck will open later this month and will be parked near the other food trucks across from Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs West Side.
Also coming later this month, a guest favorite from the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is heading to Disney Springs: Sunshine Churro! You’ll find Sunshine Churro carts at the Marketplace and West Side. These carts serve up a variety of classic and gourmet churros with flavors like watermelon, salted caramel, strawberry cheesecake, fruity cereal, and cookies and cream. You can even try churros dipped in milk chocolate or chocolate-hazelnut spread.
And coming soon, I’m excited to share that Ample Hills Creamery will be opening a brand new location at Disney Springs West Side. The scoop shop will offer their popular handcrafted ice cream and mix-ins (like brownie bites, oatmeal lace cookies and butter pecan brittle) similar to the offerings available at the Ample Hills Creamery located at Disney’s BoardWalk. At Ample Hills, every component tells a story — from the ingredients, to the design of the pints, making it another “Instagrammable” foodie destination.
On the savory side, you’ll find a new Pepperoni Pizza Burger at D-Luxe Burger topped with artisan pepperoni, fried mozzarella and Pomodoro sauce. And at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, if you haven’t had the new “Temple of Bacon” dish, then you’re totally missing out! It comes with thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon dipped in milk and chipotle chocolate ganache from The Ganachery.
At Earl of Sandwich, try one of their new cheesesteak sandwiches! Choose between the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with tender chopped beef steak or the Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich with grilled chicken. Both are served on freshly-baked artisan bread and topped with provolone, mushrooms, sautéed green peppers, and onions. There’s also a Veggie Cheesesteak Sandwich featuring provolone, mushrooms, sautéed green peppers, onions, and HP sauce.
Be sure to check these new locations on your next visit to Disney Springs!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World this month on August 29th! The opening also means a variety of new and delicious food and beverage offerings will be available to guests! Thanks to Disney Parks Blog, we have a look at some of the great items that you can expect.
Oga’s Cantina
Oga’s Cantina is the hangout spot for the locals, smugglers, bounty hunters, droids and more! There will be a variety of specialty beverages for guests that are with or without alcohol. There are morning specialties like the Bloody Rancor made with vodka, chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and a rancor bone cookie.
The afternoon and evening specialties include options like the Outer Rim featuring silver tequila, açai liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, black salt, and exotic fruit purée. There’s also the Yub Nub made with pineapple rum, spiced rum, citrus juices, and passion fruit as well as my personal favorite, the Fuzzy Tauntaun, which is made with peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice with tangerine, pure cane sugar, and “buzz button tingling” foam.
The Blue Bantha features blue milk served chilled and topped with a bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie. There is also the Hyperdrive (Punch It!) with Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite or the Jabba Juice featuring Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls.
There is a drink that includes alcohol that is only offered at Walt Disney World Resort, the Rodian Ration. It is made with vodka, sour apple liqueur, Sprite, and green apple popping pearls. There is a version of this drink without alcohol called Oga’s Obsession that is made with Odwalla Lemonade, cotton candy flavor, and blue popping pearls. If you want a delicious snack option, you can order Batuu Bits which is a themed trail mix.
Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo
This location will offer a variety of dishes that are made with ingredients that you would find all across the galaxy. There are items like Felucian Garden Spread (plant-based “kefta” with herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish, and pita) or the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad with chilled shrimp, marinated noodles, and seasonal vegetables. Drink options include Moof Juice with Simply Fruit Punch, Simply Orange with pineapple, and chipotle-pineapple. For a specialty beverage with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort) – try the Takodana Quencher with dragon berry rum, blue curaçao, Simply Orange with pineapple, and kiwi.
If you save room for something sweet there is the Batuu-bon featuring chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard or the Oi-oi Puff – a raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse.
Milk Stand
You have to stop by here to try the blue and green treats in Batuu. Both the Blue Milk and the Green Milk feature a plant-based blend of coconut and rice milks and can even be ordered with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort). Sip on a Blue Milk Cooler with rum or a Green Milk Cooler with tequila! And don’t forget to order your Bubo Wumba Family Farms souvenir drink vessel.
Ronto Roasters
Ronto Wraps are quick options that is available. They are made with roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce, and tangy slaw wrapped in pita. There is also the Nuna Turkey Jerky, which is offered in sweet and spicy flavors.
There is the non-alcoholic Tatooine Sunset that is made with Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla Lemonade, melon, and blueberry. There is also the Trandoshan Ale (a spiced wheat ale) or the Coruscant Cooler featuring Kentucky bourbon, cherry liqueur, fortified wine, cranberry, and lime juice.
Kat Saka’s Kettle
You can check out the Outpost Mix, which is a combination of sweet and savory popcorn for a delicious snack.
Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World opens on August 29th!
With Fall fast approaching it’s not too late to catch some of the recently opened experiences before they end
Here’s a look at what’s happening over the next few months across the Walt Disney World Resort theme park.
Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park
Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse together – in special celebratory outfits – in Town Square Theater as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration. (Ends Sepember 30)
Discover seldom-seen Disney friends at the flagpole in Town Square. (Ends Sepember 30)
Entertainment at Epcot
Bid a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” as the nighttime spectacular’s nearly 20-year run at World Showcase Lagoon draws to a close. (Ends September 30)
Take a musical journey through the cosmos with Star-Lord and Gamora during Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! at the America Gardens Theatre. (Ends August 18)
An Incredible Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Leap into action at Pixar Place during “The Super Shindig” dance party with Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone. (Ends September 30)
“Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walk on the wild side during this raucous celebration where young adventurers let their inner animals roam free on the dance floor along with their pals Timon and Rafiki. (Ends September 30)
Several special experiences new to Walt Disney World in 2019 will continue into the fall and beyond, including:
Dance with favorite Disney pals in front of Cinderella Castle during “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” at Magic Kingdom.
Become a rookie racer and learn the rules of the road during Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, step into the world of Disney and Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.,” or meet Edna Mode from Disney and Pixar’s “The Incredibles.”
Take in the grandeur of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as it awakens anew each night with scenes inspired by “The Lion King,” or snap a photo in front of special “Lion King” backdrops perfect for sharing on social media.
Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, see the nighttime show “Rivers of Light: We Are One,” now featuring additional imagery and familiar animal characters.
