The James Beard Foundation has released its highly coveted annual list of top chefs in the country and among the semi-finalists for “Best Chef: South” is Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Established in 1990, the James Beard Foundation Awards, www.jamesbeard.org/awards, recognize culinary
Category: Disney Eats
Dieting at Disney World? Who Does That?
Amazing food, mickey bars, drinks. Who thinks to diet when they’re on vacation anywhere, especially not at Walt Disney World? Well, according to everyone that answered when we asked on facebook, I’m one of a small minority that thinks about it while I’m on vacation! Some readers said they like
The 2011 Disney Dining Plans
While it is common for those planning vacations to Walt Disney World to discuss “The Disney Dining Plan”, in reality there are a variety of different Dining Plans offered by Disney, to help the vacationer experience dining…and other extras….as easily as possible. Choosing a Dining Plan can also be a way to make your meals at Disney World more affordable, as many find that this can be a cost-savings to them, as well as a great way to budget, and experience new restaurants.
Quick Eats – Grilled Salmon from Sunshine Seasons
Sunshine Seasons is a quick service restaurant located at Epcot, in The Land Pavilion. It’s located downstairs near Soarin’ and Living with the Land attractions. The food court offers a variety of food stations to choose from – Soups and Salads, Sandwiches, The Grill, Asian and Grab n’ Go. I
Dining Strategies And Your Walt Disney World Visit
Dining at Walt Disney World can be a wonderful experience. There are dozens of outstanding table service restaurants and many more counter service venues many of which are also quite good. I’m not going to talk about particular restaurants or even the Disney Dining Plans, I’ll leave that to your
Gumbo Breadbowls are Delightful
If you like gumbo, good. If you like sourdough bread, good! Now, put them together. Deliciousness. I love eating steak gumbo at Disneyland. The fact that it’s served in that bread bowl makes it even better. I get to eat the gumbo AND the “dish” it’s served in! Yay! I’m
Downtown Disney Dining – Is It Worth the Trip?
Walt Disney World Resort continues to re-invent Downtown Disney (DTD) as a shopping and dining destination, with many new and planned additions– to Marketplace, West Side and now Hyperion Wharf – being outsourced (non-Disney) restaurants. All these changes have led me to wonder about whether DTD dining is good enough
How Disney Dining Made My Trip
The summer before my September 2010 trip Disney was offering a great deal. “Free Dining Plan” they said. Awesome! Except I wasn’t eligible. Or so I thought! When I first booked my trip the cast member signed me up the deluxe dining plan. In case you’ve never heard of the
Fulton’s Crab House At Downtown Disney Features Private Space For Group Events
Who says planning your next event has to make you crabby? Trust the expert staff aboard Fulton’s Crab House riverboat replica restaurant to flawlessly plan any large group event. Fulton’s Crab House, located scenically and conveniently in Downtown Disney® at Walt Disney World Resort, offers fresh seafood, signature crab dishes
Waldorf Astoria Near Disneyworld: Chocolate, Wine & Romance Weekends
Chocolate lovers rejoice! All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then never hurts! Spoil your soul with the most indulgent things in life — chocolate, wine and romance – during the inaugural Waldorf Astoria Chocolate, Wine & Romance Weekends, held exclusively for overnight guests at
Disney Dining Plan or Deluxe Disney Dining Plan… Which To Choose?
I enjoy dining and trying new places and was very excited a few years ago when they came up with the Disney Dining Plan. It gave me the ability to not have to worry about what I was going to order, price didn’t matter and I could try new restaurants
Kristen Cooks It Up Disney Style On WKRN News-2
Kristen Cooks It Up Disney Style On WKRN News-2 Cooking with Mickey host, Kristen Hoetzel, Featured on ABC/WKRN’s ‘Positively Tennessee’ Nashville Tennessee, February 4, 2011 – Kristen Hoetzel, Sorcerer Radio personality and host of the “Cooking with Mickey” web-series, will be featured on Middle Tennessee’s ABC affiliate WKRN-tv on a
Deluxe Dining, More than a Meal
If you have experienced a Disney Magic Your Way Package, you are probably aware of the options for the Disney Dining Plan. Each plan has its own value and each option appeals to a different vacation experience. I have traveled to Disney numerous times with various travel parties: my husband
Delicious, Filling and Affordable at Disneyland
I enjoy eating at the parks, simply because it’s more convenient. Unfortunately, sometimes those eating ventures can be quite costly. (My wallet says, “Ouch!”) But then, it happened — I found a meal that was not just satisfying but completely affordable. Chili. Cheese. Fries. Ooey, gooey, hot chili cheese fries.
