May 2013
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SeaWorld Offers Customizable "Cup that Cares"
Photo Courtesy of SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando announced today that it will be selling penguin-shaped cups at its newest attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, set to open on May 24th. These customizable souvenirs may appear cute and cuddly (or, in our opinion, fun and festive) they are designed to encourage guests to help the planet “one refill at a time.”
The Cup That Cares...
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an Epcot ¡Fiesta!
Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney World Media Relations
A week-long Cinco de Mayo ¡Fiesta! is coming to Epcot’s Mexico pavilion as part of Walt Disney World’s Limited Time Magic. San Angel Inn Restaurante and La Hacienda de San Angel, the pavilion’s restaurants, will be offering the following specialty menu items to celebrate from May 5 to May 11!
Appetizers
Cream of Chile...
April 2013
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Top 5 Insider Tips For Dining at Be Our Guest
1) Make advanced dinner reservations yesterday (or ASAP)!
Disney dining reservations can be made 180 days in advance, and each day the Be Our Guest dinner reservations are quickly snatched up. There may be a few days with availability scattered over the course of the next sic months, but these are few and far between. If you want a Be Our Guest dinner reservation, stay up until 12:00 a.m....
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Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines are Multiplying at...
Our latest column for Orlando Attractions Magazine is live! Coca-Cola Freestyle machines are popping up around Orlando’s theme parks, and their presence could change Central Florida’s theme parks forever.
Guests can expect a wider selection of beverage options at the Orlando theme parks. They can choose from the 120 plus flavors provided by the machine, but they also have the...
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Press Release: Walt Disney World's Swan and...
Image Courtesy of the Swan and Dolphin
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL— Culinary artistry, fine wine and celebrity chef meet-and-greets will once again highlight the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. The event, back for its fourth year, will be held on Oct. 18 - 19, 2013 at the Epcot Resort Area hotel.
The outdoor festival will include food and beverage seminars, food and...
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What dining options would YOU like to see offered...
SeaWorld Orlando is preparing to open it’s newest attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin on May 24. The area will feature the “coldest theme park ride in the world,” a new penguin exhibit and a new dining location.
As the attractions’ grand opening date approaches, we’re getting more and more excited about the new dining options offered in the area. As we...
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New Restaurant Coming to Epcot
Photo Courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog
This morning, the Disney Parks Blog announced that a new restaurant will be opening in Epcot’s World Showcase by late 2013. The Spice Road Table, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that will be located in Morocco, will feature a small plate menu and refreshments and will offer indoor and outdoor seating. The new dining venue will be located on the...
March 2013
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SeaWorld Orlando offers Spring Break Buffet
Through April 6th, SeaWorld Orlando visitors will have the opportunity to try a new dining option offered for the Spring Break season. The Ocean Terrace Lunch Buffet, located at the Dine with Shamu venue in the park, if available from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost for adult attendees is $19, but children can dine for as a little as $9.
The adult menu includes turkey and gravy, beef stew,...
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ $ Budget Dining... →
Theme Park Foodie’s latest guest blog for Undercover Tourist is now live! In this blog post, we discuss some of our favorite budget dining options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
There are a number of delicious dining options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. When the main park activity involves waiting in line for a few high-demand rides, the high availability of restaurants offers...
February 2013
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True Love Dining coming to Walt Disney World
Photo Courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog
Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced special dining options coming to Walt Disney World for the week of February 11-17. The meals will be a part of the park’s Limited Time Magic ‘True Love’ celebration. The Blog shared the following details:
“At Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll find fixed-price “Dinner for Two” at several...
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SeaWorld Orlando's Bands, Brew & BBQ Returns
Bands, Brew & BBQ returns to SeaWorld Orlando on February 9th and runs through March 17th. The event, included with park admission, features mouth-watering barbeque from SeaWorld and local restaurants. Guests can also enjoy a number of Craft Brews, available on the park’s Bayside Pathway.
2013 Bands, Brew & BBQ concert lineup:
· Saturday, February 9 Chris Young...
January 2013
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Anonymous asked: comment disney full service restaurants. they put on the check 18 percent tip. really come how r u going to tip. is it manadorty. I have also witness people asking to come in restaurant for appterizer only they were told no. really u could go broke in tipping alone what is there policy.
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Nominations Now Open for the 2013 Readers' Choice...
Yesterday, About Theme Parks opened nominations for its annual Reader’s Choice Competition! Theme parks fans and employees may nominate for the following categories: • Best New Theme Park Attraction of 2012 • Best New Theme Park Show of 2012 • Best New Roller Coaster of 2012 • Best New Water Park Ride of 2012 • Best Theme Park Halloween Event of 2012 • Best Theme Park Holidays...
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Universal Orlando Resort's Unlimited Coke...
In December, we spent a day at Universal Orlando Resort and decided to try the new Unlimited Coke Freestyle refillable cup. The new souvenir cup provides unlimited access to Coke Freestyle machines at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure for one day. We purchased the souvenir cup for $10.99 when we arrived at Islands of Adventure at 9:00 a.m. to make sure that we got the most...
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Dining at SeaWorld Orlando's Just For Kids...
Photo Courtesy of SeaWorld Public Relations
SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off 2013 with the Just For Kids Festival, a special event designed just for little ones that features popular children’s entertainers. Children can dance, sing and play the day away while enjoying performances by Choo-Choo Soul, the Imagination movers and more! Other festival highlights include Elmo Rocks!, a Sesame...
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Epcot's $ Budget Dining Treasures →
My latest guest blog for Undercover Tourist is now live! Dining in Epcot on a budget can feel overwhelming because of all of the restaurant options. Luckily, there are a number of delicious and affordable options throughout the park! Click here to read about my top five “$ Budget Dining Treasures” at Walt Disney World’s Epcot.
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New Fantasyland sells 100,000 cups of LeFou's...
Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney World Media Relations
Walt Disney World announced this morning that Gaston’s Pub has sold 100,000 cups of LeFou’s Brew. Have you tried the New Fantasyland favorite? LeFou’s Brew is frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam. Yum!
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Disney Time Sweepstakes
Dreaming about a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland in 2013? Right before midnight on New Years Eve, The Walt Disney Company announced its latest sweepstakes, Disney Time.
This could be your year to hit the pause button on the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some Disney Time with your favorite people doing things together you might not get to do at home. Dance, clap and sing...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Thank you all for joining Team Theme Park Foodie on so many of our adventures. We have loved interacting with you over the past year, and have enjoyed sharing our adventures at Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Universal Studios.
By far, my favorite 2012 theme park addition was Disney’s Be Our Guest restaurant; it truly is a dream come true, the Beast’s...
December 2012
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Downtown Disney's Splitsville: Food Review
Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney World Media Relations When I first learned that Downtown Disney’s newest addition would be a bowling alley, I admit that I was disappointed. The entertainment hub once occupied by night clubs and dining would serve as home to a run-of-the-mill, nicely themed bowling alley? Such a shame.
After previewing the venue during a Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up, I can...
November 2012
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SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration Is Not to... →
My latest guest blog for Undercover Tourist is now live!
Be sure to check out the blog to learn why SeaWorld Orlando may offer Central Florida’s BEST holiday event!
“As the holiday season approaches, many families and would-be travelers are taking the time to plan their itineraries for what may be their only vacation of the year: a trip to Central Florida. These planners carefully...
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Anonymous asked: Hi, is this carrot cake receipe that you have the same one as served in the Williamsburg BushGarden park too?
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SeaWorld Releases Mobile Game
This just in! SeaWorld has released its first mobile game for the iPhone, SeaWorld Presents Turtle Trek! The game, designed for ages 4-9,joins a sea turtle on an adventure similar to the one experienced by guests at SeaWorld Orlando.
Guide a sea turtle through a beautiful and perilous ocean world full of danger, friends and treasure. Get help from ocean friends you meet along the way, learn...
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bullethell asked: Hello! I'm sure I read something on your blogs about a cupcake stall in Seaworld - was this yourself and if so can you help me find the post? Thank you!
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Performances Announced for SeaWorld's Bands, Brew...
Today, SeaWorld Orlando announced the performers for its 2013 Bands, Brew & BBQ event. One of the park’s many special events, Bands, Brew & BBQ celebrates good music and great food!
The 2013 Bands, Brew & BBQ concert lineup includes:
Saturday, February 9 Chris Young with Jerrod Niemann Sunday, February 10 Merle Haggard Saturday, February 16 The...
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Disney, give us the Grey Stuff! →
My latest column for Orlando Attractions Magazine is now live! This commentary calls for Disney to offer the Grey Stuff dessert on the menu of Be Our Guest. At this time, the dessert is only available at special request and may only be offered for special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries). Offering the dessert on the menu would be beneficial for guests AND for the park. Disney is losing out on...
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October 2012
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Trick-or-Treat Tips for Mickey's Not So Scary... →
Our latest guest blog for Undercover Tourist is now live! Be sure to check it out for some of our tried and true tips on candy gathering:
Halloween season in Central Florida is a wonderful time for families to visit the area’s theme parks! Both the Magic Kingdom and SeaWorld Orlando offer family-friendly trick-or-treating events for all ages, and plenty of candy is to be had at both! Through...
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