Galaxy’s Edge Eats – Limited Time

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Hollywood Studios

With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opening last week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our Walt Disney World Resort hotels are joining in on the galactic celebrations with their own special eats and treats! Each of these offerings are only available for a limited time, so be sure to swing on by before they disappear!

Chewbacca Chocolate-Hazelnut Cupcake – Available now through Sept. 21 at Everything POP Shopping and Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

A chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and topped with chocolate-hazelnut buttercream and a chocolate candy sash.

Wookiee Cake – Available Aug. 29-31 at Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

A chocolate cake filled with caramel custard and topped with chocolate buttercream fur and a chocolate sash.

Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop – Available Aug. 29-Sept. 7 at the Ganachery at Disney Springs

A milk chocolate lollipop shaped like the Millennium Falcon.

Chewbacca Cake – Available Aug. 29-Sept. 12 at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs

Full-sized dome cake available for pre-order with options of 4 different flavors. 

The Dark Side Dessert – Available Aug. 29-Sept. 29 at the Beach Club Marketplace and the Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort

Red velvet cake with cream cheese swirl and chocolate ganache on top of a sugar cookie.

Yoda Cone – Available starting Aug. 29 at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Lime Dole Whip served in a green cone and topped with white chocolate Yoda ears.

In addition to our hotel offerings, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is offering a few special Star Wars–themed items too! This includes the return of the popular Lightsaber Churros as well as the debut of a few new items like the Resistance Shake and the Galactic Funnel Cake.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios – All items available starting August 29, 2019 

  • Lightsaber Churros (various outdoor vending locations) – dusted in either red or blue sugar
  • Galaxy Margarita (various outdoor bar locations) – tequila, blue curaçao,  and lemon-lime mix
  • Two Suns of Tatooine Hummus (Backlot Express) – red pepper hummus topped with fried chick peas, and spicy plant-based meat crumbles and plain hummus topped with cucumber, tomato, onions, and cilantro served with pita chips and greens
  • Bantha Skewers (Catalina Eddie’s) – chermoula-marinated beef skewers with cous cous salad topped with yogurt sauce
  • Darth Vader Savory Waffles (Hollywood and Vine) – Darth Vader waffles topped with bourbon maple glaze
  • A Galaxy Far, Far Away Espresso Mousse (ABC Commissary and PizzeRizzo) – caramel and espresso mousse with chocolate ganache
  • Resistance Shake (Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant) – Pineapple Dole Whip and Orange Dole Whip swirl with a sugar rim and topped with a Rebel Alliance chocolate piece
  • Galactic Funnel Cake (Epic Eats) – funnel cake with strawberries, cookies and cream crumbles, and candy rocks

Which would you like to try?

New Resort Coming to WDW

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

Announced at the D23 Expo, Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge, a unique hotel and proposed Disney Vacation Club resort, inspired by the wonders of nature, will include a “Princess and the Frog” themed table service restaurant!

The resort will have different lodging experiences including A-frame houses, treehouse suites and more.

Star Wars Hotel Pricing Expectations

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

Staying in a Star Wars hotel is something that all fans of the Galaxy Far, Far Away have been waiting for. With the opening of Galaxy’s Edge just mere days away, this next phase in the Star Wars additions to Walt Disney World is sure to make the experience even more of a fan favorite. But what will the cost look like? WDWNewsToday has sources who have provided some information about what is being discussed about the new WDW resort.

“According to Disney, “This groundbreaking experience is unlike any resort experience you’ve ever seen. From the moment you board your launch pod, it’s a fully-immersive, multi-day Star Wars adventure aboard a luxury starship complete with high-end dining, space-view cabins and all of the exciting action you would expect from an authentic Star Wars experience.”

According to sources, pricing for the Star Wars hotel will be based around the full 2-night/3-day experience rather than per night (you know, like a cruise, but in space). If you’re going to stay here, it will be a time commitment as well as a financial one, as shorter one-night stays will not be allowed. Much like on the Disney Cruise Line, food, select beverages, and entertainment will also be included as part of the experience.

Cabin for one? Pricing for a 2-night/3-day stay starts at $3,300 for one person, or just over $1,000 per person, per day. Cabins do sleep up to five passengers, so there’s also the option of maxing out the cabin occupancy for a relatively cheaper price per person. A cabin with five passengers would cost $7,200, or roughly $1,440 per person, for a more feasible $480 per person, per day price range.

According to sources, rooms come in two sizes: a regular sized cabin and the larger “Captain’s Quarters” cabin. Each floor is set to have 32 regular cabins and two first-class cabins. This pricing is for the general, regular-sized cabins, as pricing on the larger first-sized cabins is still unknown.

Do note that these prices can change as the hotel is still months, if not years away from opening, and Disney Parks and Resorts might scale these prices up or down based on a combination of demand and occupancy projections. However, these numbers are the current ones being thrown around in discussions regarding the resort.”

So, what do you think? Are you excited to visit the Star Wars Hotel at Walt Disney World? Do you think the prices are truly out of this world or are they justified with this being such a unique offering? The good news is, you do still have a bit of time to save before it opens in time for the 50th anniversary of WDW.

New Wedding Venues @ Coronado Springs

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

Walt Disney World is one of the most amazing places in the world to get married! With the updates and changes over at Disney’s Coronado Springs, this also includes the addition of new wedding venues with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Thanks to Disney Parks Blog, we have a look at some of these great locations!

Destino Plaza

This lush lawn is flanked by a beautiful lakeside oasis and the incredible Gran Destino Tower. A versatile space, makes this a perfect location for ceremonies, pre-receptions or receptions! You can face the impressive arch windows or the fountain on the lake.

Lantana Courtyard

Just steps away from Destino Plaza you can find Lantana Courtyard. A perfect spot for pre-receptions or intimate receptions. This private courtyard connects to an interior space, giving you the option of both an indoor and outdoor location!

La Mesa Patio

Dance the night away under twinkling lights at La Mesa Patio. This private courtyard is surrounded by lush greenery and towering palm trees setting the perfect scene for a wedding reception! 

Casitas Courtyard

Casitas Courtyard is a charming venue surrounded by fountains, twinkling lights, fresh blooms and towering palm trees. Whether you host a ceremony or reception in this spot, it’s sure to be magical!

Mobile Ordering New Locations

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

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!

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