Category Disney World

Feb 25 2015

New Menu Items For Downtown Disney Food Trucks

Disney Springs

Disney Springs is continuing to take shape. Not too long ago we saw the opening of the Food Trucks in their permanent location at Exposition Park in the West Side. But like everything else in Disney World, things are always changing. New items are being added to the menus at the Superstar Catering Food Truck and the Fantasy Fare Food Truck. Here’s the scoop on all four fantastic food trucks (photos courtesy of Disney)…

Fantasy Fare Food Truck

This truck offers favorite foods from Disney Parks around the world such as hand-dipped corn dogs from Disneyland, chicken & waffles from Magic Kingdom and Croque Monsieur from Disneyland Paris. New to this menu are sweet potato puffs topped with marshmallow cream and candied pecans.

Namaste Café Food Truck

This truck offers foods from Disney’s Animal Kingdom such as tandoori shrimp, naan with samosas, butter chicken and lamb kefta.

Superstar Catering Food Truck

This truck offers the flavors of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a brand new menu including items such as pork shank served with Gruyere macaroni & cheese, a sausage and caramelized onion flatbread, and “A Taste of Hollywood Studios” featuring samplings of the BLT Soup from Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant plus the Famous Cobb Salad and a mini grapefruit cake from The Hollywood Brown Derby.

World Showcase of Flavors Food Truck

This truck features favorites from Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival such as pierogies, beef sliders and a grilled chicken breast gyro.

I’m so excited to try some of these delicious dishes on my next Disney World vacation!

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Feb 24 2015

St. Patrick’s Day In Disney World

Raglan Road

If you will be visiting Disney World around St. Patrick’s Day and are looking for a fun place to celebrate, look no further than Raglan Road Irish Pub in Downtown Disney. Here’s what’s on the agenda courtesy of Disney:

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Award-winning Irish and American bands and quick-stepping Irish dancers will showcase their Irish roots during the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney March 13-17. The most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Central Florida also will feature inventive cuisine by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, host of the TASTE Award-winning PBS and Create TV cooking show, “Kevin Dundon’s Modern Irish Food.”

Raglan Road guests ready to “get their green on” can participate in festivities that run from 4 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. March 13 and from noon until 1:30 a.m. March 14-17, including complimentary face painting for guests, and live music. The diverse band lineup headed by Scythian — playing gypsy-infused American Celtic tunes — offers something for everyone:

  • Reel Ó Gránde, the newest Raglan Road house band playing traditional Irish ballads, jigs and reels and modern Irish and country music.
  • The West Coast Trio from Connemara, playing traditional and contemporary Irish songs on accordion, flute and guitar with plenty of reels and jigs.
  • 3 Dollar Band, three extraordinary musicians inspired by Irish and Appalachian music.
  • The Brayzen Heads, a popular duo on guitar and banjo playing Raglan Road regularly.
  • Drops of Green, an exciting new ballad group from the heart of Ireland.
  • The Raglan Road Dancers, seven full-time champion dancers, performing daily

Debuting just in time for the big celebration is the updated spring menu. Three new items being featured on the lunch and dinner menus are:

  • Cod Cornucopia – pan-roasted cod on a warm potato salad topped with chorizo vinaigrette.
  • Proud Pork – grilled pork chop with colcannon potato mash with cabbage, buttermilk, and onion.
  • Double Joint – cowboy cut rib-eye steak served with duck fat fries, roasted vegetables, and a salad.

There are also some new cocktails available including:

  • Grapefruit Gin and Tonic
  • Ginger Mojito
  • Smoking Margarita

For more information or to make reservations, please visit RaglanRoad.com or call 407-938-0300.

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Feb 23 2015

Disney World Ticket Prices Have Increased

Disney World TicketJust like we were predicting, Disney World increased their admission ticket prices effective Sunday, February 22, 2015. Here’s a breakdown of the price increase:

February 2015 Price Increase

  • A one day Magic Kingdom adult base ticket increased from $99 to $105
  • A one day Magic Kingdom child base ticket increased from $93 to $99
  • A one day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom adult base ticket increased from $94 to $97
  • A one day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom child base ticket increased from $88 to $91
  • A one day adult ticket with park hopper increased from $134 to $155
  • A one day child ticket with park hopper increased from $128 to $149
  • A one day adult ticket with water park fun and more increased from $154 to $169
  • A one day child ticket with water park fun and more increased from $148 to $163
  • A one day adult ticket with park hopper & water park fun and more increased from $180 to $195
  • A one day child ticket with park hopper & water park fun and more increased from $174 to $195
  • A five day adult base ticket increased from $304 to $315
  • A five day child base ticket increased from $284 to $295
  • The park hopper add-on option increased from $60 to $64
  • The water park fun and more add-on option increased from $60 to $64
  • The park hopper plus water park fun and more add-on option increased from $86 to $90
  • An annual pass increased from $634 to $654

An adult is anyone ages 10 and older.

A child is anyone ages 3 to 9 years old.

A base ticket allows admission to one theme park per day.

A park hopper add-on allows guests to hop between more than one theme park per day.

The water park fun and more add-on allows guests to visit (a specific number of times depending on the number of days of your ticket) DisneyQuest, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Oak Trail golf course, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Disney’s Winter Summerland miniature golf.

An annual pass allows guests to visit all four theme parks for 365 consecutive days.

What else changed?

Also as predicted, the biggest rumored changes did take place. First, the no expiration option for multi-day tickets has been discontinued. This means that all tickets with expire 14 days after first use. Second, a new feature will allow guests purchasing a water park ticket to hop between both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. The cost of single-day water park ticket is $58 for adults (ages 10 and older) and $50 for children (ages 3 to 9).

Ready to purchase your tickets?

Your admission tickets will likely be the one of the most expensive parts of your Disney vacation, so be sure you are purchasing valid Disney theme park tickets. Your safest bet is to purchase directly from Disney by clicking here or by purchasing from an authorized discount Disney ticket seller like my friends at Destinations in Florida or Under Cover Tourist. Don’t be tempted by tickets sold on E-Bay or on the side of the road. These are typically partially used tickets with a few days left on them that may or may not be expired. Admission tickets are non-transferable and Disney uses a finger print system to match the ticket with its owner. You definitely don’t want to be turned away at the gate (or worse) for having an invalid admission ticket.

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Feb 20 2015

Remember A Tale Of Two Resorts February Giveaway

Remember I am giving away a copy of my new book “A Tale of Two Resorts: Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World – A Traveler’s Reference”!

A Little About My Book

Are you trying to decide between a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Or maybe you have visited one resort and are curious about the other? My new book, “A Tale of Two Resorts: Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World – A Traveler’s Reference”, is now available!

This reference book is loaded with facts and information about all of the hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences, entertainment choices and resort extras that are available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Each chapter begins with a handy side-by-side chart that compares each destination and concludes with a “For What It’s Worth” section that gives my personal thoughts and opinions. Topics include Lay of the Land, Atmosphere, Weather, Crowds, Events, Budgeting, Planning Timeline, Accommodations, Admission Tickets, Transportation, Theme Parks, Resort Extras, Dining and of course, there’s helpful advice about planning your trip and organizing your day.

As a mom with two boys of my own, I understand the many challenges of traveling with young kids. Throughout “A Tale of Two Resorts”, I’ve included several features for parents that will help you plan your Disney trip plus they’ll make your vacation easier once you arrive at the resort. Here are just a few of these invaluable features:

  • In Chapter 8 Accommodations – I’ve included detailed information about every resort including room types available and resort amenities. If you need to know if a particular hotel has a kiddie pool, offers on site childcare or even how many people the room will accommodate, you’ll find those important answers.
  • In Chapter 11 Theme Parks – I’ve included a Word of Warning for each and every attraction that needs one, giving you a heads up on what to expect and what you need to be aware of before taking your child on that particular ride.
  • In Chapter 13 Dining – I’ve included specifics for every dining location from table service to snack stand such as atmosphere, cuisine type, dress code and even menu selections including the kid’s meals that are offered. So if you are like me and have kids that are picky eaters, you’ll know exactly where to find those all important chicken nuggets or macaroni & cheese.

Whether you are going to Disneyland or Disney World and especially if the decision between the two destinations is still being made, “A Tale of Two Resorts” will give you all of the information you need to make the better choice and plenty of advice for planning that magical vacation!

The Giveaway

From now through Friday, February 27, 2015, please enter daily to win a copy of my new book “A Tale of Two Resorts: Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World – A Traveler’s Reference”. Just click the image below and follow the instructions to be entered into the giveaway. Be sure to take advantage of the bonus entries, and please feel free to share with your friends and family!  

A Tale of Two Resorts

Can’t wait and need to get the book right away?
Please click this link, to purchase your copy today!

Like politics and religion, the topic of which destination is better – Disneyland or Walt Disney World – is sure to fire up the faithful. In “A Tale of Two Resorts”, Kristi Fredericks takes no side, but she does deliver the most comprehensive reference guide for both resorts available anywhere.

Feb 19 2015

TouringPlans – Disneyland or Disney World – What’s The Difference? Part 2

Please check out my latest article on TouringPlans – Disneyland or Disney World – What’s The Difference? Part 2!

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