Articles By: Heather McPherson

Disney drinks for adults: Toast with a Big Apple Sunset

Big Apple Sunset There are more than 50 cocktail lounges in Walt Disney World hotels and three of the theme parks (no alcohol is served in Magic Kingdom). Guests can order beers and wines from around the globe, exquisite French Champagnes, sparkling wines and bartenders’ specialty drinks such as a...

July 28th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, Heather McPherson, Nightlife, Park Tips | Read More

Downtown Disney’s Portobello pairs meatball sliders and beer in new menu

In case you missed this from orlandosentinel.com/thedish: Portobello in Downtown Disney is embracing meatball mania, offering an affordable assortment of meatball sliders paired with local and organic beers. The Meatball Bar, conceptualized by Portobello’s executive chef Steven Richardand Portobello’s...

July 14th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson | Read More

Raspberry Gelato from the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Raspberry Gelato Sister resorts, Walt Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Clubcomplexes transport guests to unparalleled waterfront relaxation. Behind the resorts are Stormalong Bay and Crescent Lake. Stormalong Bay spans 3 acres, with water slides emerging from the replica of a wrecked ship, lagoons,...

July 13th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Soul Candy spirited beverage from the Walt Disney World Resort

Soul Candy With more than 50 lounges in Walt Disney World hotels and three of the theme parks (no alcohol is served in Magic Kingdom), you can sip beers and wines from around the globe, French champagnes and bartenders’ specialty drinks such as a Watermelon Martini at Crew’s Cup Lounge...

July 12th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Nightlife, Things to do | Read More

Chicken Tajine from Epcot’s Restaurant Marrakesh

Chicken Tajine With Preserved Lemon & Olives The Moroccan Showcase in Epcot is home to Restaurant Marrakesh, a North African-style sultan’s palace that offers a culinary adventure for guests. the menu includes Harira soup and Moroccan pastries as well as many wonderful savory entrees. The...

July 9th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

No-Sugar Added Cheesecake from the BoardWalk Bakery

No-Sugar Added Cheesecake. The BoardWalk Bakery is a sweet stop along the promenade at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. Fresh-baked goodies, including assorted cakes, pies, pasteries and other confections, cost around $15 or less. (Fun fact: The miniature carousel in the lobby of Disney’s BoardWalk...

July 8th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

From the archives: French toast from Tony’s Town Square

French Toast With Fresh Berries and Mascarpone Cream Tony’s Town Square is a family-friendly restaurant that offers great views of Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom Park. Today the Italian eatery serves only lunch and dinner, but at one time French Toast With Fresh Berries and Mascarpone Creamwas...

July 7th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Kona Salad from the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian Resort

Kona Salad from the Kona Cafe The Kona Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. The restaurant has an open pastry kitchen that prepares divine desserts daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner tabs run $15 to $35.99 per person. For reservations or more dining information,...

July 2nd, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Cucumber, Tomato & Red Onion Salad from Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Cucumber, Tomato & Red Onion Salad The chefs at Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge masterfully present flavors of traditional African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisines. The stellar wine list features one of the largest selections of South African vintages in North...

July 1st, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More

Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli from the California Grill

Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has an amazing menu and equally amazing views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, Magic Kingdom and the spectacular nighttime fireworks over Cinderella’s Castle. The Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli is a longtime favorite at...

June 30th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Things to do | Read More