Foodie Guide to Can’t-Miss Earth Month Treats

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

We’re continuing to show our appreciation for our planet with special items inspired by Earth Day! While Earth Day, and the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, is on April 22, Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the world around us and its creatures all throughout the month with the help of the talented Disney chefs and mixologists!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Disney Resort Hotels are bringing the beauty of Earth to the plate with delicious dishes like the Elephant Cupcake at Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus, the plant-based Chaat at Sanaa, and the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Sundae from Tamu Tamu showcasing our very own gorilla – Kejana!

As part of Disney Planet Possible, we’re dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint, supporting conservation efforts, and finding ways for us all to take part in the magic of nature this Earth Month. With so many ways to enjoy Earth Month this year through our tastebuds, be sure to continue that love of our planet all year long. Now, let’s explore this year’s Foodie Guide to Earth Month at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Creature Comforts (Available March 28 through April 30)

  • Bee Hive Mousse Dome: Honey mousse on top of a brownie base with sugar bees

and white chocolate honeycomb (New)

Dawa Bar

  • Bahari Breeze: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Blue Curaçao Liquor, sour mix, pineapple juice garnish with pineapple wedge showcasing the ocean. The drink takes its name “bahari” from the Swahili word for “ocean.”

Flame Tree Barbecue (Mobile order available)

  • Flamingo Cupcake: Strawberry cake, strawberry compote filling, guava buttercream, pink crispy pearls, sugar flamingo, and white chocolate wings (Available starting March 28)
  • Bubbling Pink Lagoon: Strawberry lemonade, Sprite, and kiwi flavoring (Also available with glow cube and available with vodka for guests 21 and over) (Available March 28 through April 30) (New)

Nomad Lounge (Available March 31 through April 30)

  • The Elephant and the Bees Cocktail: Cruxland Gin, bitters, and soda water garnished with a lemon wheel and honey simple syrup Inspired by the use of strategically placed beehives to protect the crops of African farmers from elephants (New)

Pizzafari (Available March 28 through April 30; mobile order available)

  • Elephant Cupcake: Graham cracker cake, pineapple filling with matcha buttercream, crispy pearls, and a stunning white chocolate elephant celebrating Earth Month (New)
  • Viva Gaia Tonic: Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade, Sprite, and cotton candy-flavor with mint leaves (Also available with glow cube and available with vodka for guests 21 and over)(New) 

Restaurantosaurus (Available March 28 through April 30; mobile order available)

  • Elephant Cupcake: Graham cracker cake, pineapple filling with matcha buttercream, crispy pearls, and a stunning white chocolate elephant celebrating Earth Month 

Tamu Tamu (Available March 28 through April 30)

  • Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Sundae: Brownie with scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and trail crunch mix topped with a white chocolate image of Kejana (New)

Terra Treats

  • Roasted Mushroom & Leek Pizza: Plant-based offering with IMPOSSIBLE Meatballs, roasted mushrooms, braised leeks, and a dash of truffle oil (New) (Plant-based)

Tusker House  

  • Bee Mini-cupcake included with buffet
  • A variety of plant-based items including Cauliflower Bunny Chow, Black-eyed Pea Salad, IMPOSSIBLE Bobotie, Feisty Green Beans, Tandoori Tomatoes, Carrot and Chickpea Salad, Jollof Rice with Plant-based Sausage, Garlic-leek Hummus, and Harira Soup

Available at Isle of Java, Terra Treats, Thirsty River Bar, and Outdoor Ice Cream Carts (Available March 28)  

  • Tiger Eye Gold: Refreshing, light golden ale brewed with blend of malt and rice and finished with hops from the Pacific Northwest that import a hint of citrus flavor and the aroma of mandarin orange blossoms

Available at Dawa Bar, Eight Spoon Café, Restaurantosaurus Lounge, Thirsty River Bar, TriloBites, and Warung Outpost (Available April 2 through 30)

  • Honey Bee Citrus Ale: Celebrating our pollinators, this ale is a light, slightly sweet, honey ale with a crisp clean finish

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge  

The Mara (Available April 22 only; mobile order available)

  • Cactus Cake: Chocolate cake, peanut butter filling, strawberry jam, and buttercream (New)

Sanaa (Available April 1 through 30)  

  • Chaat: Seasonal vegetables from The Land at EPCOT and potato croquette with chana masala, kale pakora, tamarind, coriander chutney, and coconut raita (New) (Plant-based)

Available at Various Table-service Restaurants and Disney Resort Hotel Lounges including California Grill, Jiko: The Cooking Place, Boma: Flavors of Africa, Victoria Falls, Flying Fish, Belle Vue Lounge, and AbracadaBAR (Available April 1 through May 31)

  • Honey Bee: A tribute to global conservation through bee pollination featuring Four Roses Bourbon, lemon juice, and honey garnished with a dehydrated blood orange and honeycomb (New)

Available at Various Pool Bars Across Disney Resort Hotels (Available April 1 through May 31)

  • Cucumber Gimlet: Inspired by bright, refreshing flavors of spring and garden vegetables like cucumber, lime juice, and simple syrup topped with soda water with a chili-lime rim and cucumber garnish (New)

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Harshly Rates WDW Restaurants

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot

Via DisDining.com

Walt Disney World Resort had a very unique visitor earlier this week. Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports, an extremely popular sports & pop culture blog. They are known for their coverage of pop culture events, sports, and also the wild personalities of their employees.

Founder Dave Portnoy is often in front of the camera as a Podcast host and internet personality. He is best known for his iconic “one bite pizza reviews,” which have the reputation of being able to make or break a Pizzaria. Portnoy recently took his talent and his appetite to Walt Disney World Resort where he reviewed one of the Resort’s most iconic slices of pizza.

Portnoy’s big personality and his adult sense of humor make him seem like the last person who would enjoy a day at Disney. On the contrary, the founder spent an entire day on a private tour through Walt Disney World. He video-blogged the entire day and was not afraid to share his opinions on everything.

His main reason for being there was to do another one-bite pizza review. His reviews are on a 10-point scale, and he judges each pizzeria based on its plain cheese slice. He is notoriously critical and harsh on his ratings. On this trip, Portnoy planned to visit the Via Napoli restaurant located within EPCOT.

This review is not Portnoys first within the Park. Back in 2021, he visited PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. His slice at PizzeRizzo was rated a 7.1/10. Portnoy seems indifferent about the slice.

Most Disney fans consider the pizza at Via Napoli to be much better than the pizza at PizzeRizzo. This is why fans were surprised to see Portnoy rate the pizza the same score, a 7.1. Portnoy, who is a fan of Neapolitan pizzas, said that the worst score he would give that style of pizza is 6.8. Via Napoli’s slice only managed to earn two decimals higher.

Fans do not think that this review was justified, but in classic Dave Portnoy fashion, he doesn’t seem to care.

After Hours at Disney Park Will Soon Be Unavailable

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Another Disney After Hours event is about to come to an early end. For many families, visiting the Park during the day can feel overwhelming. Luckily for Guests at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney offers special “after hours” events. These events give Guests special access to the Parks after they are closed to the general public. Fans who love this ticketed event are shocked to know that only a few more tickets are being offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the rest of the season.

Disney After Hours is a staple for many Disney fans. This event allows Guests to see the Park after regular hours. It gives a whole new perspective on the land. The event also is incredibly time effective when it comes to getting on as many rides as possible. The smaller crowds make it so Guests can ride a lot of rides in less time. Special treats are also included in the price of admissions.

After Hours makes the Parks more accessible for many people who get overwhelmed by the massive crowds. They have become very popular, and tickets have been selling more. It is not uncommon to see the events sell out.

Earlier this week, that is what happened at Magic Kingdom Park. The Park ended up selling out for the entire season. This news was devastating to many fans.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

A seasonal sellout is likely happening for another Disney Park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has sold out more nights of their After Hours event. After Hours events will be happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from now until June 28, 2023. So far, around half of those events have sold out.

If you want to attend one f these events, you should consider buying a ticket as soon as possible. Tickets are $149 each. There are also after-hours events at other Parks including Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and EPCOT still available.

New ‘Video Memories’ Feature Released for Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

A new Disney Photopass feature called Video Memories allows guests to create Disney PhotoPass videos. Guests will use their own photos and video along with iconic Disney content to recreate magical experiences from their vacation.

A new feature has been released for Disney PhotoPass. According to the Walt Disney World official release, Video Memories will allow guests to “revisit the magical experiences” from their Disney vacation “by creating video memories.”

Guests who opt to purchase PhotoPass will be able to use their own photos and videos as well as content in their Disney PhotoPass gallery. They may combine this media with iconic imagery and video from the Disney Library. This also allows guests to add enhancements, including stickers, music, and text.

Templates are included to make the process simpler. By selecting a template from the provided collection, users can create a quick theme for their new video memory.

Next, users will choose between two options: either “Quick Video Memory,” where they will select photos and videos and add enhancements later, or “Advanced,” where guests will create an entire video memory themselves. This is done by selecting photos and videos and then adding stickers, music, and text manually.

Once completed, guests are able to view their creation. With the My Disney Experience app, guests who have Memory Maker or are Annual Passholders are eligible to download and share their video memories.

There is no limit to the number of video memories a guest may create.

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The Disney PhotoPass Service can be found at Walt Disney World Resort, at various attractions and popular areas within the park. They are available to take unique and memorable photos of your vacation experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Shortly after taking your photos, the images will be available for viewing in your online gallery or through the My Disney Experience app.

Sometimes there is a line for these photo opportunities, and the Cast Members work hard to bring some of the Disney magic into your pictures.

In order to have full access to the images taken by park photographers, or photos snapped during a ride, guests need to either hold an Annual Pass or purchase Memory Maker.

With Memory Maker, guests can access all the Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from their vacation, including some special extras. Memory Maker offers unlimited downloads of photos and videos. It also allows guests to view and download media from up to 25 people on their Family & Friends list.

The price of Memory Maker, as of publication, is $169.00 if purchased in advance, $199.00 if purchased during a vacation, and $69.00 for single day access.

Disney Guest Caught In Restricted Area, Taking Photos

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Walt Disney World Resort is known for its fun-filled and magical experiences, but sometimes Guests can get carried away and break the rules. From jumping over fences to attempting to climb on attractions, these rule-breaking incidents not only endanger the safety of the guests themselves but also disrupt the experience of other visitors.

EPCOT has recently been growing at a rapid speed. EPCOT is known for the world showcase that features several different countries that Guests can learn about different cultures. EPCOT also has iconic attractions that Guests can enjoy, like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, Living with the Land, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Soarin’ Around the World, Guardians of the Galaxy: Comic Rewind, and many more attractions. EPCOT has also just announced a new show coming, and the Disney Park will also become the host of Disney’s 100 celebrations.

Unfortunately, some Disney Guests think these rules don’t apply to them. Lately, Disney has been seeing many Disney Guests breaking rules. Disney World Guests have been spotted using the bathroom where they don’t belong, exposing themself in Parks, cussing out Cast  Members, and much more.

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Recently, at EPCOT, Disney Guests have been caught breaking Disney rules by jumping in the bushes to take photos with the topiaries. In a TikTok, a Guest climb in the bushes to get beside Ms. Piggy. This is a big no for Disney World. The topiaries Disney creates are for festivals and these take months to craft.

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Maam, please dont touch miss piggy ☠️ we gettin’ wild on st paddy’s day. 😂 #epcot #disneyworld #disneyvlog #SeeHerGreatness #disneyparks #epcotworldshowcase #stpatricksday

♬ Irish Jig – Irish Pub Society

“This is why we can’t have nice things,” was a comment on TIkTok. If you see a Guest breaking the rules, find the nearest Cast Member and they will handle the situation. Cast Members are there to help the safety of other Guests. Guests that decide not to listen to Disney rules may get kicked out of the Parks, banned, or even arrested, depending on the severity of the situation.