Category: Food News
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Pixar Pier Offers New Food And DAPS MAGIC Reviews It (Yes, ALL of It)!
With the opening of Pixar Pier this summer at Disney California Adventure, there also came several new food locations. These food offerings are themed around various Pixar stories and cover quite a range of tastes. From something quick to something a bit more substantial, there are different options to be found for just about everyone.…
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GEEK EATS: Eating Healthy at the Disneyland Resort
It’s been said that calories don’t count at the Disneyland Resort. However, while this is a wonderful sentiment, that doesn’t always make it easier to eat healthy when visiting The Happiest Place on Earth! The Disneyland Resort has made great strides in recent years in adding healthy options to its many different menus and offerings.…
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A Disney Vegan: Tortilla Jo’s Restaurant
What’s up DAPs Veganators! Comin’ back at ya with another dose of Veggie grub to drool over! There are more and more options available to us at the Disney parks as word gets out about the Vegan and Vegetarian lifestyles. Did you know there are even more waiting just outside the turnstiles? Downtown Disney in…
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Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port in Disneyland Converting to Alien Pizza Planet – “A Better Place” for Pixar Fest
More and more announcements continue to come from Disney ahead of the opening of Pixar Fest on April 13, 2018. The newest comes from Tomorrowland where Redd Rocket’s Pizza Port will be taken over by little green men. For Pixar Fest, the eating establishment will be re-imagined as Alien Pizza Planet – “A Better Place.”…
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Mr. DAPS’ Favorites! – The Top 8 Foods at the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
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This last weekend the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival returned and this year the food is better than ever! During the media preview hosted by Knott’s Berry Farm, I had the opportunity to try many of the delicious Boysenberry offerings. A day dedicated to food is a good day. A day dedicated to…
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Goofy Learns to Bowl as Splitsville Luxury Lanes Officially Opens at the Disneyland Resort!
Splitsville Luxury Lanes is officially now open at the Disneyland Resort. This morning, this new bowling and dining establishment officially opened in a ceremony that included Disneyland Ambassador Downtown Disney leadership, Splitsville owners and staff, and Goofy! The grand opening began at 9:00 AM with Disneyland Ambassador Alexa Garcia hosting the event. She was…
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A Disney Vegan: 2018 DCA Food & Wine Festival
Hey Hey DAPs Vegans! We’re back with another dose of veggie bites at the Disneyland Resort! This time around we are covering the ever popular Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure running now through April 12th. DCA’s Food & Wine Festival has grown tremendously over the last few years bringing lots of new…
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Your Guide to the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival
The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival starts this Friday, and will run until April 12th. There are dozens of offerings from food and drink booths, as well as tasting and demonstration seminars. Today, the booths opened for soft openings, with a look into the menus offered. About half of the items were from…
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A Disney Vegan: Lunar New Year Celebration 2018
Hey Daps Magic Readers! Welcome to the first post of a new foodie series all about the plant based snacks, treats, and full dining options available at the California Disney Parks! Currently, Disney’s California Adventure is commemorating the Year of the Dog (Yay Pluto!) with its ever-popular Lunar New Year festivities. Now through February…
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NEW Series: A Disney Vegan!
Hey Daps Magic readers! I’m here to announce an exciting new food series focused on all things ridiculously delicious! Over the last 2 years, my diet has significantly changed, mostly due to some health reasons, which makes dining at any of the Disney Parks a little bit more of a challenge. But you know what?…
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Ballast Point Coming to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District is continuing to be transformed with new experiences, shopping, and a redesigned World of Disney. Now, the popular Ballast Point from San Diego will be coming to the Downtown Disney District. This brewer will bring high quality, award-winning beers along with Southern California cuisine. This will include salads, small plates,…
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Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure Celebrates Year of the Dog with Foodie Favorites!
The Lunar New Year Festival is coming to Disney California Adventure on January 26th and continues through February 18th. During this special festival that is celebrating the year of the dog, Disney will be offering incredible entertainment, experiences, merchandise, and food! This food will celebrate the tastes of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine. Different flavors will…
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BaseLine Tap Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to stop and enjoy your favorite California offerings in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. BaseLine Tap is now open at the Walt Disney World Resort park. It has a collection of California beers, wines, pretzels and cheese on hand that are sure to be enjoyed. It is basically a corner pub that…
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Sweet Fantasmic! Celebration: Milk and Honey Funnel Cake
Hungry Bear Presents: Milk and Honey Funnel Cake My favorite frequently changing special is the funnel cake at Hungry Bear Restaurant. You may recall my glowing review of Hungry Bear’s last special, the Lemon Blueberry Funnel Cake. The new Milk and Honey Funnel Cake is a great follow up, although I will always miss that…
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New at Flo’s V8 Cafe: Breakfast Burrito Brings a Kick to Route 66
New at Flo’s: Ka-Chow Spicy Breakfast Burrito As another new addition, in the spirit of Cars 3, the Ka-Chow Spicy Breakfast Burrito has been introduced. Wrapped in a large red tortilla, fillings include eggs, chorizo, breakfast potatoes, tomatillo salsa, and sour cream. Fresh slices of orange are included on the side. See the feature sign…
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Cruising to Cozy Cone Motel: Champion’s Corn Cup
Champion’s Corn Cup: New Snack on the Block A new addition to the Cozy Cone Motel’s line up is the Champion’s Corn Cup. This item features sweet corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, Tajin, cilantro, and a lime wedge. The retail price is $3.99, and no annual passport discount is available. Spicy Traditional Snack This cup is…
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Ahi Poke Spring Roll and Hummus Trio Roll Out at Bengal Barbecue
Summer Specials Hit Bengal Barbecue I recently discovered and shared my love for the Bengal Barbecue in Adventureland. This location has been consistently serving up fresh, nutritious food. This week, they added two awesome seasonal items to the menu! Ahi Poke Spring Roll This delicious spring roll is made up of a slice of raw…
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A Dole Whip Float Toast to the Tiki Room’s 54th Anniversary!
Tiki Room Celebrates 54 Enchanting Years Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room opened on this day in 1963! Since 1976, Dole has sponsored the attraction. Dole Whips, Dole Whip Floats, and Pineapple Spears are available for sale near the entrance. There are walk up counters on either side of the snack stand. If the line alongside…
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Summer of Heroes Snacks – Time to Hero Up with New Menus
Summer of Heroes Opens with Exciting Menus Summer of Heroes has taken over Hollywoodland in California Adventure! In tune with the opening of “Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!” a heroic overlay has arrived for the oncoming months. New menu items fitting the theme hit quick service restaurants this week. Knowhere Eats is a new restaurant that…
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The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel Unveils New Donuts on National Donut Day!
June 2nd is National Donut Day this year. This holiday takes place on the first Friday in June each year in the United States. In celebration of this magical day the Disneyland Hotel has shared on the Disney Parks Blog some new gourmet donuts. These donuts are now served at The Coffee House. Made in-house daily, The Coffee…
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Food Fit for Heroes Featured During Summer of Heroes at Disneyland Resort – Mr. DAPs Learns How to Make Falafels
Visit the Summer of Heroes at the Disneyland Resort this year and it doesn’t take long to discover that there are some incredible food offerings to be had. One of those offerings that can be found at the Studio Catering Co. food truck in Hollywood Backlots are the Savory Strength Falafel Pita. This delicious falafel has…
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Harbour Galley Serves Up Delicious Classic Seafood and Seasonal Soup
Harbour Galley In the spirit of a true waterside eatery, Harbour Galley serves seafood and sourdough bread bowls. The seafood focus sets this menu apart from other bread bowl stops such as nearby Royal Veranda and Pacific Warf in California Adventure. This makes a quick lunch, and a nice contrast to most food in Disneyland. Located right on…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Adventureland’s Bengal Barbecue
Bengal Barbecue: A Hidden Gem Tucked away in a corner of Adventureland, Bengal Barbecue is easily missed. There are often large crowds moving through the narrow walkways, obscuring this quick service counter between Riverbelle Terrace and South Sea Traders merchandise. But be advised, this is a spot you do not want to miss. Despite being…
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Look at These Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Menus!
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival returns to the Walt Disney World Resort on March 1st and continues 90 days through May 29th. When it returns this year, there will be two new Outdoor Kitchens to be found! Couple this with all of the other food offerings around the World Showcase Promenade, and there are multiple…