Tag: Geek Eats
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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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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Beef Tenderloin Sliders with Garlic Chimichurri and Pickled Onions from Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival offers a host of fantastic food each year to guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. There is quite an array of different types of foods to be sampling as one goes on a culinary quest to find the best flavored bite at the festival! One of the popular…
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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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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Lobster Nachos at Disney California Adventure’s Lamplight Lounge
A common question that is asked when people visit the Disneyland Resort is what is that food that just can’t be missed. Sure there are the corndogs at the end of Main Street or at the Corndog Castle. There are also Dole Whips at Walt Disney Enchanted Tiki Room. Another food that absolutely needs to…
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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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Flashback and Forward – DISNEY Reporter
This week on DISNEY Reporter Mr. DAPs shares the news that looks at the past, the present, and the future. That’s right, this week’s Disney and geek news goes all over the place. Take a look here and then let us know what you think of this week’s news by leaving us a comment. Mr.…
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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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Recreate Disney Parks Festival Food with the Disney Food & Wine Festival Coast-to-Coast Cookbook
The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort each have their own Food & Wine Festivals now. In the spring, the Disneyland Resort hosts the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The fall brings the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to the Walt Disney World Resort. With it comes the announcement of a new cookbook. The Disney…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Apple Crisp from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort
Fall has come and with it has come the cooler air and the treats that fit with the season. For many, fall is the time for apple cider and apple crisp! Today we pull a recipe that was served at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This is a seasonal treat that can be made…
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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Disney Cruise Line’s Seafood Risotto
It seems that several of my friends are going on cruises aboard the Disney Cruise Line lately. In my house one of our favorite dishes to make is risotto. Today, I thought I’d share an older recipe from the Disney Cruise Line for their seafood risotto. Make this recipe in your home kitchen and then…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Dive Roller Coaster HangTime
Knott’s Berry Farm will be getting a whole lot more exciting next summer. Knott’s Berry Farm has announced HangTime, a new dive type roller coaster, that will take riders at speeds up to 57 miles per hour. The new coaster will be opening in the summer of 2018. The announcement came at Knott’s Berry Farm…
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Geek Eats: Egg White Vegetable Frittata with Macadamia Nut Pesto Recipe From Aulani
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially while on vacation. When visiting Aulani, there are some incredible places to eat breakfast. For those who aren’t at Aulani though, we have a recipe for you to bring Aulani home. The Aulani chef’s have created an island-inspired frittata with egg whites and vegetables, topped…
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Taste of Downtown Disney Raises Money for CHOC
This year Taste of Downtown Disney celebrates 10 years of delectable fundraising. This annual event takes places at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the course of this event guests raise money as they eat their way around Downtown Disney. This year, there were multiple restaurants and experiences for guests to visit before ultimately…
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Geek Eats: Rice Krispies Bars from Sweet On You Aboard the Disney Fantasy Recipe
There are lots of magical experiences to be had aboard the Disney Fantasy. Some of these experiences come from the world of food, specifically the world of desserts! Because really, is there any food more magical than dessert? One of these magical foods is the Rice Krispies Bars from Sweet On You. Now, you don’t…
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Disney Nixes Netflix – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 645
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on this week. Disney has appeared to ditch Netflix. Disneyland has changed the parking prices at Downtown Disney. Whosits and Whatsits have a Pop-Up Shop at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. Abraham Lincoln has been enhanced by Garner Holt Productions. The Little Mermaid has been…
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Experience A Taste of the French Quarter at Cafe Orleans
Cafe Orleans is a Classic Cafe Orleans has been a Disneyland fixture since the addition of New Orleans Square in 1966. This casual table service restaurant is located right between Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. Inside, dark wood and character images from Princess and the Frog charm. On the patio, fresh air and…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Get New Pub
There are a lot of changes coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new Grand Avenue area is currently being re-imagined to capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles. It will showcase the different districts of the city along with vintage office buildings and warehouses. It will also be getting a new pub called the…
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Expanded Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Special Events Booking Now Open!
This year the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has been expanded to 75 days. This annual festival is also celebrating35 years of Epcot! This year it will be running from Aug. 31-Nov. 13. Many popular experiences will be returning this year. This includes the “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!,” food demonstrations, beverage seminars, cheese seminars,…
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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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Sweeter Than Pooh’s Honey: the Tigger Tail from Pooh’s Corner
A Tigger Tail Will Brighten Any Day The Disneyland Resort is known for its sweet treats. From the classic churro carts to the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Palor, there’s another dessert option everywhere you turn! But have you tried the sugary goodness of a Tigger Tail? It’s one of my favorites! Alongside Its Namesake As…
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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…