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SPOTTED: A NEW Colorful Corkcicle Arrives at The Basket at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs

The counter service window at Wine Bar GeorgeThe Basket — is one of the eateries newly reopened in Disney Springs. And some new offerings are already making their debuts at the spot.

The Basket at Wine Bar George

Along with the brand new suggested pairings of “Frozen & Fries” featuring your choice of one of four varieties of topped fries and frozen drinks, there is also a new Wine Bar George Corkcicle up for grabs!

This new and vividly hued Corkcicle arrived brand new on Wednesday of this week.

New Corkcicle

Corkcicles come filled with your choice of frozen drink (with choices including Frozcato made with pineapple or lime Dole Whip, Frośe, or Freaujolais).

New Corkcicle on Display with returning colors

P.S. We spotted the Neon Pink Corkcicle that debuted last summer today as well! As always, they are available while supplies last.

Do you collect Corkcicles? Please let us know with a comment!

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There’s an AWESOME New Loaded Fries & Frozen Drink Combo in Disney World!

Disney Springs has been open for a couple of days now, and we’re already getting word on new menu offerings at some of our favorite dining locations.

The Basket at Wine Bar George

The Basket at Wine Bar George is a counter service window that brings the best of Wine Bar George to-go! And now it’s easier than ever to order your favorite loaded french fries and frozen beverages TOGETHER!

UPDATE: According to employees, these pairings are just suggestions and they are not being sold as a combo deal at this time. A new pairing suggestion is called “Frozen & Fries,” aka our new go-to snack this summer! These combos come with your choice of loaded french fries and frozen drinks to-go. Honestly, we’re going to have a hard time deciding between combos like Queso Fries with their signature Frosé

Queso Fries with Frosé © Wine Bar George

Togarashi Fries with Friezling made with Dole Whip Lime

Togarashi Fries with Friezling made with Dole Whip Lime © Wine Bar George

California Fries with Frozcato made with Dole Whip Pineapple (anything Dole Whip is a winner in our book!)…

California Fries with Frozcato made with Dole Whip Pineapple © Wine Bar George

and Buffalo Fries with Freaujolais! 

Buffalo Fries with Freaujolais © Wine Bar George

We may need to order one of everything! Note that you will order these fries and drinks individually. The pairings are just Wine Bar George’s suggestions. Next time you visit Disney Springs, stop by The Basket and grab some loaded fries and a frozen beverage!

Which combo of fries & drink would YOU order? Let us know in the comments!

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PHOTOS! Umm…Where’d All the People Go in Disney Springs?!

While several third-party restaurants and stores have reopened this week in Disney Springs, crowds have really thinned out since Wednesday.

No Traffic Around Disney Springs This Morning

When we arrived at 10AM to visit some of the restaurants we knew would be reopening today (although one of them didn’t) we were surprised to see what a literal ghost town Disney Springs has become.

Crowds were relatively light on May 20th when many retailers and restaurants opened their doors to the public after being shuttered since mid-March. But yesterday and today, we’ve noticed attendance has dropped off significantly.

Disney Springs

We did hear from several Cast Members on Wednesday that many guests showed up only to realize World of Disney wasn’t open yet. World of Disney along with other Disney-owned locations will reopen in Disney Springs on May 27th.

Disney Springs

Many of the employees we talked with feel like once World of Disney reopens, things might pick up again, but so far, business has really slowed down.

Disney Springs

Disney is also currently working on plans to reopen its theme parks (which could be submitted to the Orange County Mayor by as early as next week).

No Wait Joffrey’s This Morning

We did see pockets of people here and there and some businesses seemed to think things might pick up a little over the weekend, but they expect things to remain relatively calm until major anchor stores like World of Disney reopen.

Disney Springs

The most people we saw today were waiting in line while social distancing in front of Vera Bradley. This was the first store at Disney Springs we were able to confirm had face masks for sale.

Line Outside of Vera Bradley

We’ve also now confirmed American Threads and The Polite Pig also have face masks for purchase. We’ll continue to monitor the crowd levels here and let you know if anything changes once World of Disney reopens next Wednesday, but for now, we’ll enjoy all this extra elbow room at Disney Springs while it lasts.

What is your favorite shop or restaurant at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below.

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We Asked Our Readers: What Do You Hope Returns to the Next Epcot Food and Wine Festival?

We’re daydreaming of our next trip to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival!

Duck Confit Poutine

When it comes to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, we’re constantly impressed by the awesome menu items Disney brings to the table — literally! Every year we put together our Best of the Fest List with all of our must-eat items from the Festival (c’mon Frothy Ramen!) but we wanted to know what eats our readers can’t stop thinking about! So, we asked our Instagram followers, “What menu items do you hope return to Epcot Food and Wine this year?” And here were the most popular responses!

As we were reading through the responses, we noticed a few things. First, lots of our readers have the same favorites as us — great minds really do think alike! And second, the majority of the most popular answers were savory menu items. Very interesting! Let’s hear it — what do the people want??

Teriyaki Chicken Bun

Let’s dive right in with the top choice from our readers — the Teriyaki Chicken Bun from the Japan BoothThis was the most popular menu item people requested in their responses!

Teriyaki Chicken Bun

And we definitely agree! This soft, steamed bun filled with chicken, bits of veggies, and mildly sweet teriyaki sauce made our Best of the Fest list last year!

Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese

Another top requested item was the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese from The Alps BoothYup, this is another one we wholeheartedly agree with!

Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese

The Cast Members at this booth scrape the warm, melty cheese onto bread, potatoes, and gherkins as they serve it to you, so this one is VERY fresh and delicious!

Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup

Now, here’s a staple that our readers just can’t get enough of — the Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup at the Canada Booth!

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup with Pretzel Roll

This soup has been around for years and years, but we still keep coming back for more! It’s served with a pretzel roll for dipping which adds an extra salty kick to this fan-favorite.

Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon

And the Canada Booth is home to another one of our readers’ favorites — the Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce! 

Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce

So, as home to TWO of the top picks, no wonder the line at this booth is always so long. Here’s hoping the staples at the Canada Booth keep returning to future festivals!

Kalua Pork Slider

And lots of our readers are keeping their fingers crossed for the Kalua Pork Slider to return to the Hawai’i Booth!

Kalua Pork Slider

This festival favorite is served on a Hawaiian roll, with sweet-and-sour Dole pineapple chutney and spicy mayo!

Pão de Queijo

Here’s another cheesy item people raved about — the Pão de Queijo from the Brazil BoothAre you wondering what exactly that is? Well, it’s the Brazilian Cheese Bread!

Pão de Queijo

As simple as this item may seem, it’s greater than the sum of its parts — it’s slightly crisp on the outside, and chewy, soft, and VERY cheesy on the inside! Our readers hope they’ll be able to snag it at the festival this year!

Spicy Hummus Fries

Another meatless option our readers hope to see return is the Spicy Hummus Fries at the Morocco Booth!

Spicy Hummus Fries

Yup, this is another item we find ourselves gravitating towards every year (and hopefully this year too!) The hummus fries are topped with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, and chipotle sauce for a delicious mix of spicy and fresh flavors!

Smoked Corned Beef

Our readers are can’t stop thinking about the Smoked Corned Beef from Flavors from Fireand neither can we (shoutout to yet another one of our 2019 Best of the Fest picks!)

Smoked Corned Beef

The super tender and delicious corned beef is served with crispy thick potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue. Yep, friends — beer cheese. The flavors in this are INCREDIBLE, so we’re hoping for its return right along with you guys!

Butternut Squash Ravioli

This is the perfect menu item to transition us from the savory to the sweet since it has a little bit of both! The Butternut Squash Ravioli was served at the Wine and Dine Studio last year.

Butternut Squash Ravioli

It’s served with brown butter vinaigrette, shaved parmesan cheese, and pumpkin seeds. The sweet and sour flavor of the vinaigrette mixed with the sharp flavor of the cheese and the creamy squash filling really elevates it to the next level!

Maple Bourbon Cheesecake

We were a little surprised to see that this was the only dessert item that cracked the top responses from our readers. But hey, we think they rallied behind a solid option! The Maple Bourbon Cheesecake was available at The Cheese Studio, Hosted by Boursin® Cheese

Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake

The super creamy cheesecake is topped with maple bourbon cream, caramel, and pecan crunch. We agree with our readers on this one too, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we see this amazing treat again!

Guinness Baileys Shake

So this one is a little bit dessert, a little bit beverage, and a little bit boozy. And according to our readers, it’s also a must-do if it returns this year! The Guinness Baileys Shake was served at the Ireland Boothof course!

Guinness Baileys Shake

Nervous about what kind of flavor you’ll get from this concoction? Well, if it makes you feel better, the most pronounced flavors are chocolate and Baileys with just a little something extra. We agree, it’s an indulgence we would gladly wait in line for again!

Frozen Apple Pie

Rounding out our top reader responses is the Frozen Apple Pie from the Appleseed Orchard Cider Bara new location from the 2019 Food and Wine Festival!

Frozen Apple Pie

This frozen beverage is non-alcoholic, so the whole family can enjoy this one — that is, if our readers get their wish and it returns this year! It’s loaded with the great taste of apple pie and has a really yummy apple crumble topping!

We’re hungry just reading your responses to this one! And we think you have some solid requests for the next Food and Wine Festival. In fact, a lot of the top choices from our readers matched up with our picks for the Best of the Fest! Here’s hoping you get to enjoy all of your favorite eats at the next festival!

What menu item do you hope to see return to the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments!

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News! Vivoli il Gelato Will NOT Be Reopening Today in Disney Springs

Earlier we reported Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs would be among the second group of businesses to reopen on May 22nd (which is today!).

Vivoli il Gelato

But on our walk through Disney Springs this morning, it appears Vivoli il Gelato will NOT be reopening today.

When we stopped by Vivoli il Gelato shortly after 10AM (which was when they were supposed to open), the store was still locked up tightly and a “Sorry, we are closed” sign was posted on the door.

Vivoli il Gelato

We were able to speak with a Vivoli il Gelato employee who said he thinks they might be reopening next week, but he wasn’t 100% sure. He also didn’t know why the reopening had been delayed.

Since June 10th is Vivoli il Gelato’s five-year anniversary, the employee told us they are workings on some special menu items which may include a new shake, bombolato, and peanut butter cannoli! These specialty items haven’t been finalized yet, so things could change between now and when the store reopens, but we’ll definitely be on the lookout for them!

Vivoli il Gelato

Vivoli il Gelato is operated by the Patina Group, and so far, the other Disney Springs locations it owns are still on track to reopen today. We’ll be sure to let you know if anything changes, but so far, Morimoto Asia will be open from 4:30PM to 9PMMorimoto Asia Street Food from 11:30AM to 9PM, and Pizza Ponte from 12PM to 8PM.

Were you planning on going to Vivoli il Gelato today? Let us know if this change affected your plans in the comments below.

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