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What to EAT at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 17, 2020

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of our FAVORITE resort hotels when it comes to all things FOOD.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

There are some simply incredible restaurants here to choose from and we totally recommend you check this resort out, even if you aren’t staying here!

Victoria Falls Lounge

We’re going to be starting our Animal Kingdom Lodge food tour today at Victoria Falls Lounge. This is located right alongside Boma. You’ll typically find guests here enjoying a beverage or a light snack while they wait for their reservation for Boma, but we think it’s worth a trip all on its own!

Victoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Since it’s so close to Boma and Jiko, you’ll typically find drinks at Victoria Falls that you can also order at these table service restaurants. So, if you can’t get a reservation, you can still enjoy the beverages! One of our favorites is the Victoria Falls Mist.

Victoria Falls Mist

Note that this drink, which takes its name from the bar, has recently disappeared from the menu. But since it was kind of the “go-to” drink at this location, we suspect the bartenders are happy to still mix it up if it is, indeed, gone from the menu. This is a very light and refreshing beverage, which mixes Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, Melon and Banana Liqueurs, Sweet-and-Sour, and Sprite.

Pool Bars: Maji Pool Bar and Uzima Springs Pool Bar

Each of the resorts’ two main sections, Jambo House and Kidani Village, have their own pool bar so guests can sip on a refreshing beverage on a hot Florida day. The Maji Pool Bar is located in Kidani Village…

Maji Pool Bar

…while the Uzima Springs Pool Bar is located at Jambo House!

Uzima Springs Pool Bar

Both bars are great spots to relax on your day off from the parks and enjoy a cold beverage or two. The best part about these quiet pool bars is that you DON’T have to be a guest at Animal Kingdom Lodge to stop by! On our last visit, we sipped on the Safari Mudslide.

Safari Mudslide

These bars are known to switch up their seasonal specialties often, making it a new experience every time we visit!

The Mara

The Mara is our next stop on our Animal Kingdom Lodge tour. This will be your “to go” stop for quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

The Mara Menu

But don’t let the “fast-casual” label fool you: this is a GEM when it comes to tasty Disney food, especially desserts!

The Mara Dessert Menu

One of our favorite desserts is the Zebra Domes! These are the same beloved desserts that can be found at Boma but you can get THESE without a table service reservation! These little domes pack some massive flavor with an Amarula Cream Liquor mousse filling, sponge cake base, and white chocolate coating.

Zebra Domes

Another favorite treat of ours is the Nyala Brownie.

Nyala Brownie

BONUS POINTS for this treat coming in a Mickey shape! This peanut butter brownie has taken on many forms over the years, and has disappeared and reappeared a few times. You get a dense, fudgy brownie with a metric ton of peanut butter frosting on top. It’s pretty amazing.

Nyala Brownie

If you see it in the display case, GRAB IT! You’ll be glad you did.

Sanaa

We’re moving on now to the three main table service restaurants in Animal Kingdom Lodge. All three of these restaurants offer free behind-the-scenes tours, giving guests a glimpse at the inspiration behind and design of the three restaurants. Definitely worth considering even if you don’t have a reservation at that restaurant! The first of the table service restaurants we’ll talk about is Sanaa.

Sanaa

Located in Kidani Village, this table service lunch and dinner location also serves up a counter-service breakfast!

Lunch Menu at Sanaa

If you dine at Sanaa for lunch or dinner, you will be in for an amazing experience — the windows overlook the Savanna with animals walking by as you dine! If you want the very best views of the Savanna, we recommend you make a lunch reservation so you can see the animals in full daylight. Once it gets dark, it’s tougher to spot the critters outside!

Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna

There are a few standout menu items we have to mention! The first is the Bread Service. We feel like we’ve told everyone we know about this must-try app. This is a standout dish at Sanaa, complete with Indian Naan bread and an assortment of flavorful dips!

Sanaa Bread Service

The dips that you can choose from include Red Chile Sambal, Cucumber Raita, Coriander Chutney, Mango Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Spicy Jalapeño-Lime Pickle, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, or Tamarind Chutney. Can’t decide? YOU CAN GET THEM ALL (totally what we always do!).

Bread Service Accompaniments

OF COURSE, we have to mention their ridiculously good Butter Chicken! We like to call this dish “heaven in a bowl” because it is jam-packed with SO much flavor! It’s traditionally a combination of butter, cream, tomato puree, garam masala, and other spices, resulting in a super-rich but super delicious meal. It can be ordered as a sort of sampler entree where you choose one item from a list of meat and seafood simmered dishes, including Butter Chicken, one choice from a variety of vegetarian slow-cooked options, as well as a bowl of Basmati Rice.

It’s seriously the standout entree and we have to fight with ourselves EVERY time we go to Sanaa to try other things on the menu (but our hearts will forever and always belong to the Butter Chicken).

Butter Chicken

And for dessert, we’re giving ALL of the gold stars to the Spice Trade Candy Bar.

Spice Road Candy Bar

We’ve had BAD “candy bars” at other restaurants, but this one is a sure winner — it’s a Coconut, Apricot, Caramel, Pistachio, and Cashew Bar covered in Milk Chocolate, and topped with Chai Cream, Pistachio Crumb, and Apricot Gelee. Whew! Think of it as the most luxurious Snickers Bar you’ll ever eat.

Boma

Our final two restaurants are both in the Jambo House section of Animal Kingdom Lodge. First up is Boma! This buffet-style restaurant is a fan-favorite and offers some really unique African-inspired eats.

Boma

Their breakfast buffet is a fun mix of traditional American-style dishes as well as African dishes!

Breakfast Pastries from one of our favorite buffets — Boma in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Some of the more African-inspired breakfast options include Turkey Bobotie. For the kiddos, there are Simba & Nala waffles, and we love their goat cheese scrambled eggs and pecan praline bread pudding!

Lion King Waffles at Boma

For lunch and dinner, everyone in your party should find something they’ll fall in love with! They have a delicious rotating assortment of soups, including butternut squash soup and chicken corn chowder.

Boma Mulligatawny Soup

There should be multiple varieties for you to choose from when you dine!

Soup’s on at Boma!

While this buffet appeals to those with a more adventurous palette, there are plenty of options for pickier eaters too, especially the kiddos who will find plenty of ‘mainstream’ options (things like spaghetti, chicken nuggies, and mac and cheese, of course!).

Another reason why we love eating at Boma is their Jungle Juice! Also known as POG Juice, this Disney World classic beverage appears in multiple resorts under various aliases (it’s known as Moonshine over at Trail’s End restaurant at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort!).

Jungle Juice…or POG Juice…or Moonshine…

For dessert, this is another location in Animal Kingdom Lodge where you can get ZEBRA DOMES!

Zebra Dome at Boma

So if you missed out on grabbing some over at The Mara, you can get your fill at Boma!

Jiko

Last but CERTAINLY not least is Jiko. This is a signature restaurant, meaning that if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you’ll be redeeming two of your table service credits here as opposed to just one per person. If you’re paying out of pocket, be prepared to dig a little deeper into those pockets here! This is a truly special dining experience.

Gorgeous Lighting at Jiko Mellows Through the Evening to Mimic the African Sunset

Jiko gives off a much more romantic vibe than Sanaa and Boma, making this a perfect spot for date night!

Jiko Menu

If you aren’t looking for a full meal but still want to experience Jiko, you may be interested in their wine tastings! Did you know that Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to the largest selection of South African wines outside of South Africa? That means there’s PLENTY of African wine to try here, especially if you book a reservation for their Wine Tasting.

Jiko Wine Tasting Room

Offered every Wednesday, you get to sample a trio of wines selected by the sommeliers at Jiko. Reservations are highly recommended and there is a dress code!

Jiko Wine Tasting

But of course, there’s much more to Jiko than a wide selection of wines. They have SPECTACULAR food. One of the standout dishes has always been their Oak-grilled Filet Mignon with Mac and Cheese. A perfectly cooked steak covered in a rich red wine reduction over creamy mac is the stuff dreams are made of.

Oak Grilled Filet with Mac and Cheese

And pro-tip: if the side dish is different, ask for the KIDS’ mac and cheese with your filet! That’s the original version that made this dish a hit to begin with! While their menu has changed a bit over the years, you can always order that awesome kids’ mac and cheese as a side dish if you want to give it a taste. Just ask your server!

Savanna during the day

For the ultimate Animal Kingdom Lodge culinary experience, check out the Wanyama Safari. This tour is open to all guests — you don’t have to be staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge to book it! Your evening begins with a pre-safari reception, and then you head out onto the Savanna for a special tour! After the safari, you’ll enjoy a multi-course dinner at Jiko.

Overall, Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great place to experience a variety of food options and dining experiences. We think it’s worth checking out even if you aren’t staying at the resort! It’s full of character and has lots of must-try items!

What is your favorite restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Let us know in the comments!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com

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The BEST 32 Disney World Snacks You’ll ONLY Find at the HOTELS!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 16, 2020

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We know we’re always talking about our favorite foods at the Disney theme parks, BUT did you know many of our favorite snacks don’t even require a park ticket?!

That’s because many of our must-have snacks are actually found at the Disney World RESORT HOTELS! Let’s examine a few of our top picks!

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Baked Brie at Bar Riva

Ever since Disney’s Riviera Resort opened its doors last December, we’ve been chowing down on the delicious Baked Brie served at Bar Riva — the resort’s pool bar!

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

This ooey-gooey cheesy delight is wrapped in a flaky puff pastry crust and served warm with fruit preserves and slices of sourdough bread! The cheese is warm and creamy and easily sharable (but you SO don’t have to!). Scoop this one up for $10.99!

Read our review of some of Bar Riva’s eats including the Baked Brie here!

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Tie-Dye Cheesecake and Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich at Everything POP Shopping & Dining

You got to hand it to Disney’s Pop Century Resort — it sure doesn’t skimp on unique dessert offerings, like its signature Tie-Dye Cheesecake! The totally far-out treat features a psychedelic multi-colored cheesecake layered on top of red velvet cake and costs $5.49.

Tie-Dye Cheesecake

We gotta admit, this snack LOOKS a lot groovier than it tastes since it’s just a regular ol’ cheesecake (it still tastes good though!), but we look forward to grabbing one every time we swing by! (Raise your hand if you remember back when this was served like a regular cheesecake wedge??!!)

Click here to learn more about Pop Century’s Tie-Dye Cheesecake!

You can also find a massive Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich like the one you might have gotten in your lunchbox as a kid, but BETTER!

Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich

This fabulous snack features two soft oatmeal cookies smushed together with a marshmallow buttercream filling, drizzled with dark chocolate and cinnamon fondant icing and topped with chocolate crispies! Try saying that five times fast! Pick up this snack for $5.29!

Read our review of the Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich here!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Peanut Butter Pie at Contempo Cafe

Where should you go if a serious peanut butter craving strikes? Contempo Cafe makes a mean Peanut Butter Pie! This snack is seriously legit and hands-down, one of our favorite treats at Disney World! Snag it for $4.79!

Peanut Butter Pie at the Contemporary Resort

The treat is about as close to peanut butter perfection as we can get: a massive scoop of peanut butter-flavored cream cheese sits atop vanilla custard in a soft cookie tart shell, finished with a chocolate drizzle and chocolate sprinkle bits. SO GOOD!

Back in February, we enjoyed a special Scar-version of the Peanut Butter Pie for Villaintine’s Day — a once a year special event! This version featured a white chocolate garnish, but was slashed with cocoa powder claw marks from Simba’s evil uncle from The Lion King!

Click here to read our review of the Peanut Butter Pie at The Contempo Cafe here!

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Mickey Beignets, Beignet Sundae, Specialty Beignets, and Boozy Beignets at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe (basically — ALL THE BEIGNETS!)

Our next stop brings us to the Big Easy for a taste of something we can’t live without — Mickey Beignets! But you won’t find these fluffy little pillows of fried dough at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory anymore — they have a NEW home over at the newly remodeled Scat Cat’s Club Cafe!

Mickey-Shaped Beignet

And now there are more ways than EVER before to enjoy your Mickey Beignets! New seasonal flavor Mickey Beignets come and go often while Specialty Beignets, Boozy Beignets, and the Mickey Beignet Sundae are always on the menu (and on our minds!).

You can also always order “plain” powdered sugar beignets and get special dipping sauces like salted caramel, strawberry, or chicory chocolate ganache to go with them!

Mickey-shaped Beignet Sundae

You can really do some damage to your waistline at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe these days, but at least your wallet won’t take a beating! A set of three Mickey Beignets only costs $4.99 while a six-pack costs $8.49.

Specialty and Boozy Beignets cost around $2.99 per beignet while the Mickey Beignet Sundae served with your choice of ice cream, sauce, and whipped cream will run you about $6.99.

Read about the crazy FIREBALL-filled beignets we found recently at Disney World!

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Magic Cookie Bar and Fried Green Tomatoes at Riverside Mill Food Court!

Have you ever heard of a Magic Cookie Bar? This mythical creature made with chocolate and butterscotch chips, condensed milk, coconuts, and nuts is available over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork, but it’s also up for grabs at Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. These have SO much going on in the flavor department — a little salty, a little sweet — they’re surprisingly addictive!

Magic Cookie Bar

(By the way, if you’ve ever made Seven Layer Bars, that’s what these are!)

Click here to learn how to make the Magic Cookie Bar at home!

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Campfire Cupcake at Roaring Fork and Campfire Brownie at Geyser Point

Remember Disney’s Wilderness Lodge we mentioned a moment ago? That’s where you can stoke the flames on Roaring Fork’s Campfire Cupcake! It’s a super-rich chocolate cupcake topped with marshmallow icing and “dirt” (cookie crumbles), with a little frosting campfire, candy rocks, and the TINIEST TOASTED MARSHMALLOW ON A STICK WE’VE EVER SEEN!

Campfire Cupcake

Click here to read our full review of Geyser Point’s Campfire Brownie!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Zebra Domes, Nyala Brownie, and Jungle Juice Slushy at The Mara

If you’re looking for a truly wild time in Disney World, stop by The Mara! It’s a quick-service spot at Jambo House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and they’ve got one of the best secrets of Disney World snackage hiding in their to-go case: Zebra Domes!

This now cult-level snack is the SAME fancy dessert you’ll find at the resort’s table service restaurant, Boma. That’s right — you won’t need to make a reservation to dine on this sweet delicacy!

Zebra Domes

For only $4.29, you can pick up four of these black & white bad boys — plus they’ll have a nice chill them having just come out of the refrigerator! Zebra Domes consist of Amarula cream liquor mousse over a thin layer of sponge cake, enrobed in panna cotta-esque white chocolate, topped with a drizzle of chocolate and chocolate shavings.

Click here to learn more about Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Zebra Domes!

Of course, if you want something more substantial, you can’t go wrong with the Nyala Brownie for $4.79 — it’s almost equal parts peanut butter frosting and cakey chocolate brownie (not that there’s ANYTHING wrong with that!).

Nyala Brownie

Click here to find out where else you can look for Jungle Juice at Disney World!

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort

Sally Sells Sea Shells and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream at Ample Hills Creamery

We couldn’t talk about all of our favorite treats at Disney World without taking a trek to one of our favorite resorts! And Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has an exclusive ice cream flavor you won’t find anywhere else!

It’s called Sally Sells Seashells and it features orange marshmallow ice cream with housemade salty chocolate seashells!

Sally Sells Seashells in an M&M Cone

Of course, we have a hard time deciding between Sally Sells Seashells and Ample Hills Creamery’s Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream — another one of our favorites!

While a small cup of ice cream costs $6.99, we prefer to size up to the large for an extra buck! Don’t forget, you can get any of their ice creams as sundaes or floats, and for the truly indecisive, you can get an Ice Cream Flight for $9.99 which includes SIX different flavors!

Ice Cream Flight at Ample Hills

We’re keeping a close eye on Ample Hills Creamery now that they’ve filed for bankruptcy, but we’re hoping they’ll resume scooping up their delicious ice cream treats once Disney World reopens! There are even talks that Ben and Jerry’s could buy the brand!

Click here to read more about the delicious flavors at Ample Hills!

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

No Way Jose Sundae at Beaches and Cream

Just across the lake, you’ll find another favorite spot of ours — Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort! This place is hallowed ground for us because it’s where the No Way Jose Sundae heralds from!

No Way Jose Sundae

For $11, you will be literally (not literally) plunged into a vat of peanut butter, hot fudge, 3 scoops of ice cream, and whipped cream. Beaches and Cream just reopened not too long ago after a lengthy refurb and there is finally more seating, but we still highly recommend snagging an advance dining reservation before you go! And don’t be afraid to pair their sweet snacks with more savory menu items like their awesome Chili and Cheese Tots for $9!

See what the new Beaches and Cream looks like here!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

‘Ohana Bread Pudding and Secret Menu Items at Tambu Lounge

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a veritable treasure trove of tasty snacks! We couldn’t possibly name them all, but we definitely want to highlight a few! If you’ve ever dined at ‘Ohana before, you might remember their incredible Bread Pudding served with vanilla ice cream and a rich bananas fosters caramel sauce!

Well fam, you can order the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at neighboring Tambu Lounge after 4PM daily without going through the whole sitdown meal situation (or paying the hefty price tag!).

Pouring The Caramel and Bananas

Learn more about ‘Ohana’s Signature Bread Pudding here!

Now you won’t find the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding printed on Tambu Lounge’s menu since it’s a secret, but it’s there along with some other ‘Ohana-exclusive eats including Pineapple-Coconut Bread, Chicken Wings, Teriyaki Noodles, and Potstickers! They’re the exact same ones they’ll serve you in the restaurant and all you have to do is ask your Tambu Lounge bartender if you can order them!

Ohana Feast

Sadly, we heard the secret ‘Ohana menu items at Tambu Lounge had recently received a major price hike! But we still think $12 is a fair price to pay for ‘Ohana’s Bread Pudding — especially because it means we won’t have to cough up the funds for a full meal at ‘Ohana which can easily run over $55 per adult!

Remember, though, these items are available AFTER 4PM ONLY.

Te Fiti Cone at Pineapple Lanai and Spikey Pineapple at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Did you know you can get Dole Whip at the Polynesian? Like…a LOT of Dole Whip. We ain’t complainin’! One of our favorites? The Te Fiti Cone for $5.29 at Pineapple Lanai!

Te Fiti Cone

This spot changes up their Dole Whip offerings frequently, but we’re big fans of this Moana-inspired Lime soft-serve cone! It’s similar to the Peter Pan Float at Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom, but comes garnished with a beautiful edible orchid instead!

Read our review of Pineapple Lanai’s Te Fiti Cone here!

And before we leave this tropical paradise, we gotta tell you about Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace’s Spikey Pineapple! If we’re picturing the PERFECT Disney World adult drink, this would definitely be at the top of the list!

Spikey Pineapple at Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace

This drink is deceptively simple — it’s just Barbancourt Pango Rhum blended with Pineapple Dole Whip for $14! Be careful though — these go down SHOCKINGLY easily!

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Watchos at Rix Sports Bar and Warm Manchego and Oaxaca Cheese Dip at Three Bridges

You might not know the snack 411 about what’s going down at Rix Sports Bar, but if you find yourself over in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort looking for a quick bite, get thyself some Watchos!

Watchos at Rix

These are crispy golden-fried waffle fries loaded with house-blend queso blanco, bacon, and scallions! We’re starting to wish we had a big plate right now just writing about them! Pick some up for $13.50!

Read our recent review of Rix Sports Bar here!

And don’t forget — with the recent opening of Gran Destino Tower, several new foodie venues have debuted at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, like Three Bridges Bar & Grill!

This relatively new restaurant is located entirely over water just outside the recent addition. Its signature appetizer is Warm Manchego and Oaxaca Cheese Dip served with house-made blue and white tortilla chips. It’s a big hot bowl of toasty, cheesy goodness.

Warm Manchego and Oaxaca Cheese Dip

Thankfully, you won’t need a boat to paddle over to this much deliciousness! You can just walk right over one of the three bridges which connect the restaurant to the mainland — hence the name! Grab this one for $14!

Read our Three Bridges Bar & Grill review here!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Gingerbread Snack Shop (Seasonal)

If you’re fortunate enough to be traveling to Disney World during the holiday season, make sure you stop by Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort and Spa! Not only do they build an almost life-sized replica of a Victorian-style house out of real gingerbread every year, but they also stuff it full of some of the most incredible snacks!

Grand Floridian Gingerbread House. Resist the Urge to Eat It!

Last year they sold Giant Cake Pops that were almost the size of a softball! Plus you can buy plenty of gingerbread goodies to take back home to your friends and family for the holidays — or just eat them yourself!

We’ve been known to plow through quite a few Gingerbread Roof Shingles when left to our own devices!

Giant Cake Pop at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort’s Gingerbread Snack Shop

More and more resorts have started putting up gingerbread displays including Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for the first time in 2019 (it was a gingerbread CABIN!). But Disney’s Grand Floridian gingerbread is a true Christmas icon! Look for it in the main lobby — you can’t miss it!

Check out some of last year’s Gingerbread Snack Shop goodies here!

Disney’s All-Stars Resorts

Cookie Dough and Mickey Waffle Sundae at Intermission Food Court and End Zone Food Court

All that Grand Floridian gingerbread has us really hankering for some cookies! But you know what’s even better than a freshly-baked batch of cookies? A cup of the uncooked stuff!

If you’re like us and prefer your cookies unbaked (on occasion) check out the Edible Cookie Dough you can get at Disney’s All-Star Music’s End Zone Food Court for $3.99!

Cookie Dough at All Stars

Don’t worry — it’s a completely safe version without any raw eggs! It is, however, totally yummy!

And did you know the Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Stars Music Resort is one of the few spots where you can get a Mickey Waffle Sundae?

Mickey Gelato Sundae

Mickey Waffles: they’re not just for breakfast anymore! Sometimes you’ll find these rare types of sundaes at the parks, but they have a tendency to come and go. Sleepy Hollow at Magic Kingdom even offered one last year for Mickey and Minnie’s 90th Surprise Celebration which had even-harder-to-find MINNIE Waffles! At least the Mickey Waffle Sundae is a permanent fixture on All-Stars’ menu — they’ve been around this joint for years!

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

S’mores Cookie at Landscape of Flavors

And now for the sweet finale! It’s time to get on over to Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation resort for one thing and one thing ONLY: the S’mores Cookie!

S’mores Gourmet Cookie

In fact, we couldn’t think of a more suitable ending to this delicious endeavor! Although it’s referred to as a cookie, this treat is more like a CAKE filled with gooey marshmallow fluff and crumbled cinnamon graham crackers! The drizzle of dark chocolate on top ain’t bad either. This one costs $5.95!

Read our FULL REVIEW of the gooey S’mores Cookie here!

So next time a snack attack hits and you think you have to head for the parks, see if one of these delicious options is nearby instead! Who knows — you might be surprised to discover you’ve found your new favorite food item at Disney World! Tah-tah for now!

What is YOUR favorite Disney World resort snack? Let us know in the comments!!

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Top 5 Picks for Celebrating #Halfway2Halloween at Home

Post author By Oogie Boogie Bot
Post date May 15, 2020

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Fri, May 15, 2020

Top 5 Picks for Celebrating #Halfway2Halloween at Home

by Thomas Smith, Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks

Fun Ways to Celebrate Halfway to Halloween

As part of our #Halfway2Halloween takeover at Disney Parks, we’re digging up five favorite ways to have some spook-tacular fun at home! Whether it’s a delightfully ghoulish DIY project, a creepily creative candy apple or a not-so-scary digital wallpaper for your device, check out our list of Disney surprises:

1 – Make One of These Not-So-Scary DIY projects

Our first way to celebrate #Halfway2Halloween is with a bewitchingly wondrous series of DIY projects.

2 – Harken Back to Halloween Past

Celebrate #Halfway2Halloween with a fascinating look at the history of Halloween at Disney Parks.

3 – Learn Something New about The Haunted Mansion

One of our favorite attractions is The Haunted Mansion, so add to the #Halfway2Halloween fun with these facts:

The idea for a haunted house at Disneyland was included in an early concept design sketch by Harper Goff dating back to 1952, when Disneyland was still being conceptualized.
Within a week of the Haunted Mansion’s opening, Disneyland celebrated what was then its highest single-day attendance.
20 tombstone tributes exist both inside and around the exterior of the attraction. The epitaphs on the tombstones were written to honor several Disney Legends and Walt Disney Imagineers who created and maintain the attraction.
The final exterior concept for the house is heavily influenced by the Victorian-era Shipley-Lydecker House in Baltimore, Maryland.
Thurl Ravenscroft is the voice of “Uncle Theodore” who leads the “Phantom Five” quintet of singing headstones. His voice can also be heard at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room as the voice of both Fritz and Tangaroa.
The pipe organ seen in the ballroom sequence was featured as Captain Nemo’s pipe organ in the Disney film classic, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” For more details, check out George’s story here.
Leota Toombs, a former Walt Disney Imagineer and Disney Legend, served as the famous face of Madame Leota.
The Hatbox Ghost was featured in Haunted Mansion when the attraction first opened. Then, he mysteriously vanished, only to reappear in 2015 in time for the 60th anniversary of Disneyland.

Plus, we’d like to introduce you to 13 of the attraction’s residents at Disneyland Resort.

4 – Create a Special Candy Apple

Also, you can choose from a variety of Halloween candy apple tutorials to celebrate #Halfway2Halloween. Each of these apples are coated with delicious candies, colored sugar and more.

5 – Add some Spooky fun to Your Devices

For #Halfway2Halloween, you must also dig into our dozens of spooky Disney Parks Blog wallpapers and customize your desktop and mobile devices with Disney magic. Click on your favorite wallpaper above to download, or head to our wallpaper page and search for “Halloween” for a variety of designs and sizes!

And we have an extra bonus way to have fun with your #Halfway2Halloween festivities – check out this Disney+ watch list of top not-so-scary favorites:

Hocus Pocus
Nightmare Before Christmas (a personal favorite)
The Haunted Mansion
Maleficent
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Descendants
Descendants 2
Descendants 3

Plus, don’t miss this musical Halloween Special, “Disney Hall of Villains,” from our friends at Disney Channel and Radio Disney. And for more halloween fun check out Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween Instagram account.

We hope you enjoyed our list of spook-tacular ways to enjoy #Halfway2Halloween at home. Show us your creations with #DisneyMagicMoments and #Halfway2Halloween.

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5 Tips for Navigating Life with the Child Ahead of the Premiere of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian

Post author By Oogie Boogie Bot
Post date April 30, 2020

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Thu, April 30, 2020

5 Tips for Navigating Life with the Child Ahead of the Premiere of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian

by Thomas Smith, Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks

Recently, the all new trailer for Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian took the galaxy by storm. If you haven’t seen it already, check it out here:

Premiering Monday, May 4, with new episodes available every Friday on Disney+, the adventurous new series will offer fans the opportunity to join executive producer Jon Favreau as he goes behind the scenes of the first season of The Mandalorian. Packed with never-before-seen footage, interviews, and more, the eight-episode documentary series will explore unique elements of the first live-action Star Wars television show, from the filmmaking process to the series’ groundbreaking technology.

With the new series and May the 4th right around the corner, now is a great time to honor one of the fan-favorite characters from The Mandalorian – the Child. If you recently welcomed the Child into your home or are expecting the Child’s arrival any day now, here are some helpful tips on ways to integrate the Child into your everyday life:

The Child is a curious and mysterious alien! Show us how it is joining you in your daily activities with #TheMandalorian #StarWarsBe sure to stream Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, premiering Monday, May 4, 2020 on Disney+.

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5 Things We (Successfully) Learned From the Cast of Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

Post author By Oogie Boogie Bot
Post date February 8, 2020

From our friends at ohmy.disney.com

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5 Things We (Successfully) Learned From the Cast of Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

Tina Pollock

February 7, 2020 | 02:00 pm

5 Things We (Successfully) Learned From the Cast of Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

The 11-year-old detective at the heart of this new movie may claim that “Mistakes were made,” but the charming experience of watching this movie was not one of them. The new Disney+ original movie Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a delight from start to finish. It’s the story of a small boy with a huge imagination … sometimes too large for his own good. Timmy starts a detective agency called Total Failure, Inc. with the help of his business partner…who just happens to be a polar bear. When his mom’s scooter (Aka. The “Failuremobile”) goes missing, Timmy’s imaginative adventures end up taking an unexpected turn.

We got to sit down with the delightful cast of this movie for a chat that was anything but a failure! Here are 5 things we learned about the making of Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.

1. The Whole Cast Was Excited by Timmy Failure

Timmy Failure (Winslow Fegley) and his classmates (Kei, Chloe Coleman, and Ai-Chan Carrier) sit at a desk

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is based on a popular book series, and the entire cast quickly became fans, no matter how familiar they were with the source material. “I didn’t know about the book when I got into the audition [for] Rollo…then I read the book and it was such an amazing book,” raved actor Kei, who plays Timmy’s best friend. Winslow Fegley (Timmy Failure himself) got hooked around his second or third audition; while in a style true to her overachieving character, Molly Moskins, actress Chloe Coleman was a big fan of the series prior to auditioning.

The adult cast was very much drawn to the heart of the piece. “I read the script and immediately loved it…it was so vivid to me,” recounts Ophelia Lovibond, who plays Timmy’s mother Patty Failure. Her onscreen love interest agrees. Kyle Bornheimer, who plays Patty’s boyfriend Crispin, added “I was really excited because of the flights of fancy that Timmy takes … also the fact that he takes his detective agency so seriously.”

Actor Wallace Shawn had a different kind of excitement that drew him to the project. “Appropriately, as I play the teacher … I was rather worried about this poor boy who lives in his imagination to such an extent … I was worried about the boy … And, yeah, I think my level of anxiety on his behalf was useful in playing my part,” he recounted with a laugh. Kyle Bornheimer chimed in,“I love the idea of an actor doing a movie because they were really concerned about the character!” Hey, whatever makes you a fan!

2. Everyone’s an Equal on This Set

The best part of a movie for kids is seeing what all the young actors bring to the table! And what these young actors may lack in age, they make up for in enthusiasm and professionalism. Wallace Shawn (Mr. Crocus) has over a hundred screen credits including Toy Story and The Princess Bride, but his young co-stars didn’t feel the pressure.

“[I]n the setting of a movie, they sort of put aside the kid act and act like the grown-ups that they really are. And certainly, I did a lot of scenes with Winslow, who plays Timmy, and we were treated the same by the director. He was treated like an adult and he acted like an adult, and there was a kind of assumed equality between him and me that was very agreeable,” Wallace shared.

3. There Was a Real-Life Polar Bear on Set … Sort Of.

Timmy Failure (Winslow Fegley) and his polar bear, Total

Every detective needs a partner they can trust, and for Timmy Failure, it’s his polar bear, Total. So, how did the filmmakers bring Total to life for the actors? There’s obviously some CGI magic involved, but the creative team also hired an actor to wear a polar bear costume and mark Total’s movements throughout the scenes. In the final product, though, it’s hard to tell that happened at all! “My mom was amazed that it wasn’t really a polar bear!” Kyle Bornheimer shared with a laugh. Talk about some Hollywood movie magic!

4. Embracing Your Uniqueness Was Totally Encouraged

Patty Failure (Ophelia Lovibond) hugs her son Timmy Failure (Winslow Fegley)

“Normal is for normal people.” That’s something Timmy and his mom say to each other throughout the film, and the cast could not agree more. As Ai-chan Carrier, who plays Timmy’s rival points out, “The 4 main kids are very different [when they begin the story, but] … those adventures come because if everyone was the same, then it’d be just a boring life.” Timmy Failure actor Winslow Fegley agrees. “If the world was normal … it wouldn’t be fun … It’s better to be different.”

5. The Cast Learned All Kinds of Lessons From the Film

Crispin (Kyle Bornheimer) and Timmy Failure (Winslow Fegley) take a drive

At the end of the day, beyond Timmy’s adventures as a detective, there’s a lot to be learned from Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. Being a parent himself, for Kyle Bornheimer, there’s a very personal connection. “My kids are 11 and 9 and I want them to be kids forever, but they also have to learn that they have to … have [that] accountability…[W]hether or not Timmy understands accountability is played out very simply and very gracefully in this movie.”

Molly Moskins actress Chloe Coleman shared a lesson that we hope connects with every kid who watches. In working on the movie, she “learned to include everybody and make sure if somebody seems or feels sad, [that] you can really do something about it and make a difference.”

Ultimately, though, everyone in the cast agreed that they loved the celebration of Timmy’s spirit. Ophelia Lovibond put it simply, “I think it’s got a beautiful message … that you can never quash someone’s imagination.”

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is streaming now on Disney+!

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