New Dining Options at Disney Springs

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining

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!

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Photopass Studio Open at Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Photos are among the best souvenirs that you can get while at Walt Disney World! Photos help capture the memories and magic of your trip so that you can remember it for years to come. Disney has opened a PhotoPass Studio at Magic Kingdom Park. The studio is located within Fantasyland inside Sir Mickey’s, which is near the exit for Princess Fairytale Hall. Guests who visit will find cast members who are available to take guests’ pictures in front a variety of different backdrops. There are woodland scenes, photo props and more. There is a glass slipper photo prop, too!

The Disney PhotoPass Studio is available to all park guests with regular park admission. The photos will be within the guest’s My Disney Experience account and included in downloads with Memory Maker. The hours for the Disney PhotoPass Studio are the same as the regular park hours for Magic Kingdom Park.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM Announced

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

If you are looking forward to holiday shows and entertainment, then you will definitely want to check out Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This popular nighttime spectacular is set to return from November 8th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020.

The show features scenes from a variety of Disney holiday films and scenes like Prep & Landing, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast and more. The show also incorporates lights, lasers, projected imagery, fireworks and more to bring the holidays to guests on the Chinese Theater.

With the event, there is usually a Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party that is offered on event nights so that guests can enjoy themed food and beverages with a reserved viewing of the show. 

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Catch last year’s show in this video;

Galaxy’s Edge Food and Drink Offerings

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

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!

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Passholder Perks Added to Epcot

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Disney is adding some brand new passholder perks at Epcot, including discounts and special treats!

Are you a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder? Then you won’t want to miss out on these new “V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks” that can help you make the most of summer visits to Epcot.

Reserved Seating for an Out-of-this-World Concert Series – Passholders can enjoy reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis for concerts taking place July 29-August 18 at America Gardens Theatre. Simply enter on the left side of the theatre (that’s the Japan side!) and show your valid annual pass and photo ID for access to the Annual Passholder section.

Receive a 10% Discount at Fife & Drum and Block & Hans – Passholders will receive a 10% discount on non-discounted food and beverage items, including alcohol, at these locations from July 29-August 18. Passholders must present their valid annual pass and photo ID to receive discount. Must use non-cash payment methods including credit and debit cards and gift cards.

Try A “Secret” Sunshine Seasons Treat – Head to Sunshine Seasons inside The Land pavilion and ask for the Annual Passholder Secret Treat (it’s so secret, we can’t even show a photo of it here!). This secret menu item will be available for purchase from July 29-August 28 while supplies last.

Get a Complimentary Sweet Treat at Coral Reef Restaurant – In addition to receiving a 10% discount at this dining location, Annual Passholders who dine at Coral Reef and purchase an adult entree from July 29-August 28 will receive an exclusive, complimentary dessert: prosecco ice-cream with berries, whipped cream, raspberry powder, and fresh mint. (Limit: one complimentary dessert per adult entrée per passholder. A 10% discount applies to the non-discounted price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during all available meal periods and is valid for the Passholder and up to three (3) guests). Passholders must present their valid annual pass and photo ID to receive dessert and discount.

Special Disney PhotoPass Opportunity – Visit Disney PhotoPass photographers at the bridge in the Italy pavilion for pics with some Passholder-exclusive props July 29-August 28.