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Photos: “Disney Springs” to Revitalize Downtown Disney Area
Posted on March 14, 2013 | No CommentsAs an early visitor to Walt Disney World, back in 1983, one of my very favorite parts of our vacation was the Lake Buena Vista Village Marketplace area, or “The Village” as my family called it. Our first visits to WDW included stays at the Lake Buena Vista Vacation Villas,... -
Epcot’s 20th Flower & Garden Festival in Full, Delicious Bloom!
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 1 CommentThis year marks the 20th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, held in both Future World and World Showcase around Epcot, and known for its larger-than-life topiaries of our favorite Disney characters and scenes. This year is a little different, however, because the creators of the festival have added... -
Confessions of a Former Barista: Thoughts on Starbucks in Disney Parks
Posted on November 14, 2012 | 14 CommentsThose who know me online and off are aware of my established reputation as a coffee addict. If you checked my instagram and twitpic accounts, photos of me drinking coffee probably rank second only to castle photos, much to the dismay of those who follow my adventures and are tired... -
A Vegetarian And a Tween Visit Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
Posted on November 3, 2012 | 3 CommentsThat may sound like the opening to a strange Disney joke, but really, it’s just how a recent visit to Epcot’s 17th annual International Food & Wine Festival went. There are a couple of weeks left in Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival which has been running since September 28 and... -
Photo Tour of Be Our Guest Restaurant With Quick Serve Areas!
Posted on October 15, 2012 | 3 CommentsOver the weekend, you may have seen the buzz about the Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland opening up with a “Dress Rehearsal” of its completed areas. I’ll have many more photos to come if you missed some of my Instagrams on Twitter or Facebook, but I thought I’d start with some... -
Photo Highlights From Raglan Road Pub’s First “Great Hooley” Celebration
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 1 CommentSaturday my daughter and I were invited to experience Raglan Road Pub’s Great Irish Hooley, or celebration. Nestled between Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island and Marketplace, the Great Irish Hooley is central Florida’s first boutique Irish festival, taking place from Friday to Monday this Labor Day weekend. Raglan Road Pub is... -
Raglan Road Hosts Central Florida’s First Boutique Irish Festival: ‘Great Irish Hooley’
Posted on August 7, 2012 | No CommentsIt is no secret that Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is one of my favorite spots at Downtown Disney here in Orlando. I’ve always been a fan of their amazing Chef Kevin Dundon‘s creations as well as the great live music and atmosphere the location offers. Having grown up... -
Photo Tour of the Epcot’s All-New Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in Italy
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 4 CommentsConstruction is finally complete and today saw the grand opening of Tutto Gusto (gusto means flavor or taste in Italian) wine cellar in Epcot’s Italy pavilion at the World Showcase. The new building blends right in to the existing Tutto Italia restaurant while making a nice segue to Via Napoli’s... -
The Little Orange Bird Returns to His Perch
Posted on April 18, 2012 | 6 CommentsUnlike many Disney fans, I can’t really pinpoint my first visit to Walt Disney World. I like to attribute my Disney fandom to our visit in 1983, when I fell madly, deeply in love with EPCOT Center. Then I discovered this gem of a 70′s photo (right) which I guess... -
Floridian Ingredients Meet Country Italian Creations at Downtown Disney’s Portobello
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 1 CommentWith so many amazing dining options at Walt Disney World, and for most visitors, a limited amount of days to enjoy them, it can be difficult to experience them all. I will admit that even as a local, it’s easy to pass by some restaurants and just go with what... -
Contemporary Sweets & Treats at Walt Disney World
Posted on December 2, 2011 | 1 CommentYesterday we took a quick photo tour of Walt Disney World’s monorail resorts and their holiday decor. Today we’ll focus on what Disney’s Contemporary Resort is cooking up for guests who visit the Mary Blair-themed gingerbread tree in the Grand Canyon Concourse. As you know, Mary Blair is the gifted... -
Prefer Dessert Over Disney’s Turkey Legs? No Problem!
Posted on November 27, 2011 | 3 CommentsI couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw these in the Main Street Confectionery today and just had to share them here: Turkey Leg-shaped Rice Crispie Treats! I have never had the real turkey legs that are so popular at all the Disney Parks…and have no plans to try them... -
Santa Mickey Dole Whip Mugs at Disney Parks
Posted on November 11, 2011 | 1 CommentJust saw these Santa Mickey mugs for Dole Whip and had to share! The line was too long to ask last night but I’ll update as a find more info. If they are like the Halloween Dole Whip mugs, they will be available daily, not just for Mickey’s Very Merry... -
Disney Launches Season 2 of the Taste of Disney Web Series
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsIf you’re a local about to be forlorn at the ending of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival this weekend, or just too far off to experience the festival in person, you can enjoy delectable Disney creations online with Disney.com’s web series. I somehow missed season one, but I’m excited... -
Donald Duck Dole Whip Mug for Halloween!
Posted on September 16, 2011 | 2 CommentsSaw this beauty in Adventureland today and had to snap a photo! I’ll be enjoying one later tonight for sure! -
Aulani, Halloween and Epcot Food & Wine Festival Duffy the Disney Bear!
Posted on September 2, 2011 | 2 CommentsA reliable source (aka one of my amazing Disney cast member friends) has just let me know that an all-new Duffy Bear will be released for the 16th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! The design of the Duffy must remain secret for now, but hopefully he’ll be released... -
Guest Post: Redeeming Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 2 CommentsToday’s post comes to you from David Landon, owner/author of Future Probe and EPCOT-aficionado. Please enjoy his take on how Coral Reef has changed over the years. When The Living Seas opened in 1986, 8-year-old me was fascinated by it. I especially wanted to eat at the Coral Reef Restaurant,... -
Adorable Easter Treats and Gifts at Walt Disney World
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 2 CommentsA couple of weekends ago we wandered in to the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery and discovered these sweet Easter treats. I’m kind of hoping the Easter Bunny stops here before visiting my house! In addition to the edible goodies, Easter Bunny Duffy was hanging out, along... -
The Only Walt Disney World Dining Guide You’ll Ever Need!
Posted on April 12, 2011 | 1 CommentFaithful readers of ZannaLand will of course know of my love for AJ Wolfe and her Disney Food Blog. Her site is simply the place for up to date, in-depth information on Disney dining reviews, menus, news, photos and more. She has built up a loyal following, with good reason.... -
Disney AMC 24 DINE-IN Theatre Fork & Screen Menu & Details!
Posted on February 3, 2011 | 4 CommentsAMC Downtown Disney 24 now open, a new theatre experience with a menu of possibilities - Our local movie theatre has a dine-in option but it is limited to those 21+. While I do enjoy going on date nights with my husband without kids in the theatre, there have been... -
Changes to Via Napoli Dessert Menu
Posted on January 4, 2011 | 2 CommentsVia Napoli almost instantly won my heart as my new favorite place to dine at Epcot. I’m not even a huge pizza fan, but I just loved everything about this place, from the atmosphere and cast members to of course, the food (much more than just pizza). I covered opening... -
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Turf Club 3 Blogger Dining Review!
Posted on November 24, 2010 | 4 CommentsBack in October, there was a perfect storm of Disney fans, bloggers and social media mavens swooping in to the place Where Dreams Come True, our beloved Walt Disney World. This little rendez-vous among the many came to be known as Epic October. There was a Walt Disney World Moms... -
Get TANGLED With a Rapunzel Pasta Trick for Your Little Princess!
Posted on November 5, 2010 | 5 CommentsI was flipping through the November issue of Parents magazine, and this little article in the “Time for Fun | Play With Your Food” section caught my eye! I Thought I’d share it for all those with little ones who are as excited as we grown-ups about Disney’s upcoming animated... -
How Do You Pronounce Karamell-Küche? Simple: Delicious!
Posted on October 26, 2010 | 3 CommentsOr scrumptious, or heavenly…any of those adjectives will work. All joking aside, if you really want to know how to pronounce küche, just click to listen. And now you know. Ok, housekeeping aside, lets get to the good stuff! Pictures of yummy caramel creations! While I can in no way... -
Downtown Disney Restaurants Pollo Campero and Fresh A-Peel Construction Photos
Posted on October 25, 2010 | 4 CommentsOver the weekend we met up with friends who have just relocated to central Florida and walked around Downtown Disney. I hadn’t seen the construction progress on Pollo Campero – the new Latin chicken restaurant opening soon – since McDonald’s closed down, so I thought I’d share what looks like...
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