Posts Tagged ‘Disney World’

From the archives: Apple shooter dessert from the California Grill

Sweet treat: California Grill's Apple Shooter The California Grill, atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort, offers an inventive, refined menu influenced by the Pacific Coast. And the spectacular views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, the Magic Kingdom theme park and fireworks rising over Cinderella...

March 10th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Bring wee ones out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Disney World

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant will host an all-day, family-friendly bash on March 17. (Walt Disney World photo) Ready for something besides green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Walt Disney World has a celebration planned for March 17 that makes room for even the wee ones. Raglan Road Irish Pub...

March 10th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie

Oh, so, sweet: Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie is a fabulous treat at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Victorian-style Resort with several dining options. In addtion to character dinners and breakfasts, guests can choose from 1900 Park...

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

Are days numbered for “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day”?

Volunteers helped pack away canned goods at an event last month at Epcot. (Photo from Walt Disney Co.) Indications show that the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion, which encouraged volunteerism with the prospect of free admission to a Disney theme park, is coming to an end. Last month,...

March 5th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, News | Read More

Easy Coriander Wings from Ohana at the Polynesian Resort

Honey and soy sauce enhance the chicken wings served at Ohana Restaurant. Ohana, which means “family” in Hawaiian culture, is restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Resort that offers dinner and a character breakfast. At ‘Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo &...

March 5th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Oscar worthy decadence: Planet Hollywood’s White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Cap off your Oscar party with White Chocolate Bread Pudding Somewhere in the definition of decadence are the words “bread pudding.” The roots of this comfort food are in peasant cuisine, but chefs have certainly lifted this mixture of custard, bread, vanilla and sugar to royal heights. In...

March 4th, 2010 | Disney Recipes, Featured, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Now in bloom: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival opens

One of the new topiaries this year represents Vidia, the fastest flyer of the Disney Fairies. I wish I could say spring was in the air this morning for the official opening day of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, but all I can really say is brrrrr. At least it LOOKS like spring,...

March 3rd, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Park Tips, Pictures | Read More

Roll the dice and you could land at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Disney Magic Kingdom game from Parker Brothers is available at Amazon.com. (photo by Kristin Ford/Orlando Sentinel) For our most recent family game night, we traveled to California by way of the Disney Magic Kingdom game. My kids were so excited, you would have thought we were actually getting on a plane...

March 3rd, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

A mushroom indulgence from Raglan Road in Downtown Disney’s West Side

Portobello Mushroom Cap Sandwich with chips and mixed green salad at Raglan Road Irish Pub. Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney’s West End was constructed in Ireland from old bars then dismantled and shipped to Florida. The menu was crafted by chef Kevin Dundon of Dunbrody...

March 2nd, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson | Read More

Downtown Disney: Two new stores, Enhanced Theater Experience coming soon

Ridemakerz is rolling into Downtown Disney March 25. The store is already at Downtown Disney in California. Disney World is in the process of adding two stores and upgrading a movie theater at its Downtown Disney shopping and dining complex. First up: AMC Entertainment is transforming auditorium 1 of...

March 2nd, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Things to do | Read More