Category: Geek Eats
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Disney Recipes: Roasted Corn Salad – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Walt Disney World was getting to experience the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The flowers and gardens were absolutely beautiful but one of the other bright spots of this festival is the food. It seemed that everywhere I went, there was another thing to taste and…
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What To Expect At DCA Food And Wine 2016
It’s been 6 years since the last Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. A new version of the favorite is back and better than ever! Now it’s bursting out from the central plaza area and into various parts of the park. In addition, several prominent food and wine experts are on hand to share…
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Melanie Tasted Her Way Through #BoysenberryFestival & All You Got is This Lousy Review
When Mr. DAPs asked me to attend the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival, I was excited. When he then asked me to provide the culinary review for our day, I was ECSTATIC. I knew I’d be spending the day stuffing my face with as much boysenberry-y goodness as possible, so it was a delight to…
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Knott’s Amazing Food Options For the Boysenberry Festival
One of the things that is a surprising reason to go to Knott’s Berry Farm is not any particular ride or show. It’s the food that is something to behold when visiting the park. And one particular time to go to sample some amazing cuisine is during the Boysenberry Festival. The Festival started only a…
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Disney Recipes: Icy Pop Cocktail – Disney Dream
The Disney Dream recently had some enhancements added to its magical experiences. While much of this magic involved new spaces and new experiences, there were also some menu additions. One of these additions quickly became a favorite for guests. The Icy Pop Cocktail is an adult drink that is now offered in Pink: Wine and Champagne…
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Disneyland Resort’s Goofy’s Kitchen to Temporarily Close
If you enjoy character dining at the Disneyland Resort, especially Disneyland Hotel’s Goofy’s Kitchen, here are a few things you need to know. Starting January 19, 2016, Goofy’s Kitchen will temporarily close. Disney Parks Blog shared with readers that from January 19 through February 9, Goofy’s Kitchen will be closed for remodeling as the location is…
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Cookies, Cakes and Kylo Ren – Geeks Corner – Episode 511
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is all about Star Wars, Christmas, and baked goods! As we celebrate the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens we share some false spoilers about this new Star Wars movie. The geeks are joined by Kellie Knezovich of PrettyLittleBakers.com. She brings some incredible baked treats along…
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Disneyland Resort’s Pizza Port Offers Up a Taste of Endor
Light-speed to Pizza Port! Now that Season of the Force is upon us here at the Disneyland Resort, there is plenty more to explore than just characters and attractions. With this new special event also comes new special food. Both Pizza Port and the Galactic Grill (Tomorrowland Terrace) have turned to the Force. In the case…
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Disney California Adventure’s ¡Viva Navidad! Returns With Flavorful Menu
Disney California Adventure Park is ready for the holidays. From twinkling lights to themed decorations, the park has it all covered. Returning for another year is that of ¡Viva Navidad! Located in Paradise Pier, ¡Viva Navidad! celebrates this special time of year. With live entertainment and perfectly themed food, there is much to take in. Disney Parks Blog shared…
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Disney California Adventure’s Corn Dog Castle Offers a Deliciously Cheesy Meal
Every now and then I run into a food item at the Disneyland Resort that’s not your typical meal. Whether it is seasonal item or a guilty pleasure, the resort offers a wide range of food. Today, let’s travel Disney California Adventure Park for a yummy meal. Located near Goofy’s Sky School in Paradise Pier is…
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Disneyland Park’s Royal Street Veranda Serves Up Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo
The cooler weather is finally arriving in Southern California. Hurray for the change in temperature and hurray for food that makes you all warm. To celebrate the cooler weather or any day for that matter, here is a delicious vegetarian item from the Disneyland Resort that I would like to share. Tucked away under the Dream…
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Disney Recipes: Warm Chocolate Pudding with Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Think dessert and more times than not, something chocolate comes to mind. While yesterday might have been National Chocolate Day, I contend that chocolate should be celebrated EVERY day! After all, chocolate is great with coffee in the morning, as an afternoon snack, and of course the obvious use as a decadent dessert! Yesterday’s celebration…
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Coffee Tasting 101 – A Geeks Guide to Tasting & Enjoying Coffee
Coffee is a favorite at DAPs Magic and also Geeks Corner. Anyone who has watched Geeks Corner through the years or has followed me on instagram knows… I love coffee. On Geeks Corner, we invited barista Caitie to share with us about how to taste coffee. She brought with her Komodo Dragon coffee and gave a…
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Disney Recipes: Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese – Epcot’s Farm Fresh Marketplace
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival is now feeding Walt Disney World guests in full force as they taste their way around the World Showcase and Future Showcase. Running from September 25-November 16, this is the perfect place for those Disney fans who also happen to be fans of food and wine as well. But what happens…
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Disney Recipes: Easy Apple Crisp – Disneyland Resort’s Napa Rose
When I think of fall I think of a portion of my childhood spent on the North slope of Mount Hood in Oregon. It was an area blanketed with orchards, many of them apple. One of my favorite memories was riding out into the orchards and picking apples, drinking cider, and just enjoying a lovely…
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Disney Recipes: Jack Skellington Sugar Cookies
October is the month of Halloween. But did you also know that October is National Cookie Month? It seems only fitting then that both of these celebrations should be mixed together. It seems even more fitting that Jack Skellington should bring the month of Halloween and National Cookie Month together. After all, he already brought…
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Andrew Sutton Executive Chef of Napa Rose Named Chef of the Year
If you’re a fan of Disneyland Resort’s Napa Rose, here is some pretty awesome news. Announced this week, Executive Chef of Disneyland Signature Restaurants, Andrew Sutton, was deemed Chef of the Year at the Golden Foodie Awards. According to Disney Parks Blog, the ceremony was held by the Orange County, California, Restaurant Association. On top of…
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Disneyland Resort Changes Up Hungry Bear Restaurant Menu
The Disneyland Resort is known for having great and unique food items. Guests from all over venture into these parks looking to create magical memories and to even dine on yummy food. With menu updates, which aren’t too often, also comes the opportunity to enjoy other dining experiences. After receiving a comment last week, there was a…
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Disney Recipes: Pozole Soup – Disneyland Resort
While the temperatures may not be reflecting it entirely here in Southern California, fall has arrived. With the arrival of fall comes the arrival of fall foods and soups. One fall favorite that is occasionally found at the Disneyland Resort (during Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure) is the Pozole Soup. It is a wonderful…
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Disney Recipes: Pumpkin Cheesecake – Disneyland Resort
Fall has arrived and with it… pumpkin everything! It seems like everywhere you turn there is something with pumpkin. In coffee, bread, cookies, or even ice cream, now is the time for pumpkin treats. It seems only fitting that we should share a combination of two favorites today then: pumpkin & cheesecake. For this time…
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Disney Recipes: Pumpkin Beignets – Disneyland’s Club 33
The fall is just around the corner and that means… PUMPKIN EVERYTHING. From Starbucks to Home Depot there will be pumpkins appearing in one form or another. At Disneyland pumpkins are already appearing on Main Street as Mickey and the gang get ready for Halloween. Club 33 is no exception. This recipe comes from the…
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Disney Recipes: Chip’s Sticky Bun Bake – Garden Grill Restaurant at Epcot
Breakfast is the best. Let’s face it, a lot of breakfast foods are practically dessert and they are delicious. For those who are lucky enough to be visiting Epcot in Walt Disney World, you can get breakfast at the Garden Grill Restaurant starting on November 8. For the rest of us who don’t live close…
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Disney Recipes: Chickpea Salad – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
If you live in California, it is that time of year where let’s face it… it’s hot. Salads are always a nice refreshing way to combat the heat. Today we share with you a a Chickpea Salad from Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World that was introduced earlier this spring for the opening of…
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Is it Possible to Only Spend $40 on Food & Drink During an All Day Disneyland Resort Visit?
Enjoying a full day at the Disneyland Resort is a fun experience. Those that are brave enough to stay from park opening to park closing will know that making magical memories will most definitely happen. With all that time in the parks, there are many things to do and enjoy. From attractions, to shows, character…