food IS a theme park
Are you hoping to catch the new live-action Dumbo film when it comes to theaters later this month?
Dumbo’s Magic Feather Brownie
They’re already gearing up for the film’s release in Magic Kingdom, and this is especially the case in Storybook Circus.
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Remember the Jumbo Pretzel with Beer Cheese that used to be available at Prince Eric’s Village Market? If you’ve been waiting for this giant snack to make a comeback, we have good news: the DFB team spotted the Jumbo Pretzel in Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom!
Storybook Circus Snacks
Need your Jumbo Pretzel fix now? Find it at Storybook Circus Snacks, which is just outside of Pete’s Silly Sideshow in the Storybook Circus area of New Fantasyland.
It was another busy week in the Magic Kingdom! We found must-have merch, price increases, snack updates, construction and more!
Hello from the Magic Kingdom!
We’ll start off with some construction updates. We are getting so excited for the Tron ride! In addition to this “billboard” promoting the ride that you see while you’re on the train we could spot cranes and equipment — signs they are working away to have the ride ready for 2021.
We all know and love the sight… you know you’ve arrived on Main Street, U.S.A. when you spot a bevy of balloons waving high overhead.
Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.
And now, at long last, you can bring one home with you from Disney World that will never deflate! [Read more…]
We starting hearing from our DFB Readers about these brand new Dumbo themed souvenir popcorn buckets in Disney World’s New Fantasyland last week, and I couldn’t wait to see them!
DUMBO!!!!
New Souvenir Dumbo Popcorn Container in Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Found in Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus, these are unlike any other souvenir containers we’ve ever seen.
Dumbo Popcorn Container Up Close (and in flight!)
Usually, souvenir containers are, themselves, filled with popcorn. But it looks like these are just “carrying cases” for a regular box of Disney popcorn.
Dumbo with Popcorn
Dumbo Popcorn Container with Popcorn Box
Nonetheless, they’re great looking. And once the popcorn is gone, it looks like a handle comes up and you’re able to use the bucket as a little [Read more…]
If you’ve been following my twitter, instagram, and facebook streams, you’ve been inundated with photos and reports from this week’s New Fantasyland Grand Opening!
And, of course, I was busy trying all of the goodies you can now find in New Fantasyland! Let’s take a peek…
During this Grand Opening weekend, guests will be able to find lots of fun eats, treats, and memory-making merch to indulge in. A couple of my favorites? These New Fantasyland cupcakes!
These can be found at Big Top Treats and Main Street Confectionery.
Find these at Main Street Bakery!
Over at Gaston’s Tavern, they’re open for business serving up Pork Shanks, Le Fou’s Brew, and cinnamon rolls among other eats.
LeFou's Brew
Gaston's Tavern Cinnamon Roll -- with extra icing
And commemorate your visit with one of these fun Gaston t-shirts! [Read more…]
We’ve waited for months (sometimes it seems like years!) for the debut of the first sections of the New Fantasyland in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and now we can finally say…
Sections of Storybook Circus have been open for a while — we even scoped it out a bit here!
But today we’re taking a more in-depth tour of Storybook Circus in the New Fantasyland — with a special emphasis on all the fantastic new FOOD, including the house-made caramel corn! But more about that later…
Welcome Area Outside
Occupying the area that was once Mickey’s Toontown Fair, Storybook Circus is themed as an old-fashioned circus straight out of the picture books that I loved as a kid.
Here, you’ll see plenty of touches that recall beloved scenes and a fun retro vibe from the classic film Dumbo, with lots of other Disney characters thrown in for good measure!
Big Top Souvenirs takes center stage in Storybook Circus. Inside the huge tent structure, you’ll also find Big Top Treats right in the middle, complete with a show kitchen.
Big Top Souvenirs and Big Top Treats -- Outside View
The sign outside hints at the treats inside, with teasers for cotton candy and caramel apples.
Treats Sign Outside
And cast members embrace the fun atmosphere! This guy with his puppets was hilarious! I totally wanted to tweak his clown nose. 🙂
A Big Welcome from a Friendly Clown!
Thoughtful touches surround [Read more…]
Citrus Swirl
We gathered a delicious assortment of food info during our recent visit to Disney World! And we even discovered more about the as-yet-unannounced Epcot French Bakery expansion!!! (So excited about that!)
See some of our treasured finds below (citrus swirl -sigh!) and stay tuned for more discoveries, which we’ll be sharing soon.
The best part? We’re headed back in just one month to gather even more news and details for you! In the meantime, please keep sending along any news, menu items, and or other info you discover on your visits! We appreciate the help!
Here’s the latest…
We’ve got LOTS more sweet and savory food news on our Disney Food News Pin Board, where Disney Food News is updated on a regular basis!
The DFB Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book
is proving invaluable to food-lovers headed to Disney World!!
We couldn’t fit this detailed information into our overview book, The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, so we’ve created an entire guide detailing over 70 Magic Kingdom snacks!
You’ll see photos, reviews, costs, and Disney Dining Plan snack credit information about each featured snack! Be sure to check out http://DFBMiniGuides.com for details about the e-Book, sample pages, and even a list of the bonus items in the book!
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Walt Disney World for Grownups
compares the breakfast buffets at Chef Mickey’s and Cape May Cafe.
MiceChat spotlights a former cast member who worked at the Columbia Harbour House when the Magic Kingdom first opened.
Main Street Gazette alerts us to the Fresh Florida Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae, a special treat offered at the Fountainview Cafe in Epcot in honor of the Florida Strawberry Festival. So jealous!! 🙂
Daveland visits the Blue Bayou restaurant in Disneyland.
DisneyParks Blog entertains us with a time lapse video of the installation of the neon sign at Flo’s V8 Café.
Mouse Junkies writes an ode to Free Dining. Hilarious, Bill!
Disney Travel Babble shares the decadence of ordering mini-cakes from Walt Disney World bakeries!
Stuff from the Park highlights a 1958 photo of a popcorn stand. Yes, that popcorn was selling for 15 cents!
Storybook Circus as soft-opened in Disney World, and we were there to check out if there were any new eats to “write home about!”
Welcome to Storybook Circus!
We got a peek at the ONLY food being sold in this newest area of the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland — popcorn, ice cream novelties, and cotton candy! These are being sold from an adorable circus cart very close to the entrance of the new area.
Popcorn, Ice Cream, and Cotton Candy
Ice Cream Cart/Popcorn line
Of course, we had to do a little reporting about the rest of the “consumables” worked into the area’s decor and facilities… On the ground, you’ll see a few embedded [Read more…]
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