Tag: Geek Eats
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Disney Encanto: The Official Cookbook – Mr. Daps Review
In 2021, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Encanto. This is the story of family in Columbia named the Madrigals. The live in a place in Columbia called Encanto. The magic of Encanto is that every member of the family has been blessed with a magical gift… other than Mirabel. However, when it is discovered that…
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Geek Eats: Disney Foods For Pride Month
June is Pride Month. Disney culinary teams have been hard at work creating some delicious eats for this month. Some of the highlights of these include the new Pride Mousse Dome available at select Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort along with the Rainbow Love Mousse Bar from Amorette’s Patisserie. Returning this year is the Rainbow Mickey Cereal Treat at…
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REVIEW: Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante – Fantasmic! Dining Package
With the return of Fantasmic! also comes the return of dining packages for this long-running nighttime spectacular. On the opening night of Fantasmic!, Daps Magic was invited to experience the dining package Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. This is a new dining package location for this show. This offering includes a meal and reserved seating area…
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Small Bytes Quick Service Pool Bar Opens at Pixar Place Hotel
Earlier this year, Pixar Place Hotel opened and began welcoming guests. This hotel is a celebration of Pixar characters, stories, and the people who make them come to life. Today, the Small Bytes quick service pool bar opened at the hotel. This is another dining establishment that is operated by Southern California-based eatery Great Maple.…
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Disneyland’s Blue Bayou ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Packages Now Available
Fantasmic! returns to the Disneyland Resort on May 24th. When it does, it will see a new grand finale and the return of the Peter Pan segment. Another thing that will be returning is dining packages. Today, the Blue Bayou dining packages for Disneyland were made available for reservations. There currently is just one dining…
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Geek Eats: Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Food Guide
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will soon be welcoming guests from the Disney Cruise Line to this magical island paradise. When it opens on June 6th, guests won’t just be experiencing a beautiful location. They will also be able to have some incredible food and beverage offerings that come with it! They will get…
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Geek Eats: Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe From The Hollywood Brown Derby
On May 1, 2024, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. Yesterday, we shared the recipe for Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf from 50’s Prime Time Café. Today, we are excited to share the Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe from The Hollywood Brown Derby. This is a dessert that has been served in…
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Geek Eats: 2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Disney Parks Foods
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will be celebrating by showcasing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an array of delightful bites and drinks for guests to enjoy throughout May. There are quite a few different options to enjoy throughout the month, below…
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GEEK EATS: Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf Recipe From 50’s Prime Time Café
On May 1st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. This Walt Disney World Resort park opened on May 1st, 1989. As a lead up to the celebration, Disney is sharing recipes that can bring the Disney’s Hollywood Studios culinary experience home. One of the recipes comes out of the Disney vault of…
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Geek Eats: May the 4th Foods
May the 4th is almost here! For Star Wars Day this year, there are plenty of foods and beverages to enjoy. The Force was clearly strong with the culinary teams behind these offerings. Below is a look at what will be available for those who are celebrating May the 4th, or just enjoy some fun…
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Restaurant Opening Timelines and Two New Restaurant Concepts for Downtown Disney District Announced
The Disneyland Resort announced today the timelines for the opening of several new restaurants that will be delighting guests palates in Downtown Disney District very soon. This includes the three new dining experiences from Mexico’s first Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán with Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita and also Din Tai Fung, the Michelin-awarded restaurant brand from…
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Season of the Force or Season of the Foods? Check Out All The Food and Beverage Offerings for Disneyland’s Galactic Celebration
Season of the Force is now being offered in full Force (yes, we did that) at the Disneyland Resort. This is a celebration with all that is Star Wars. It includes many exciting offerings including new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue experiences, the arrival of some adorable BDX droids, Sabine Wren visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s…
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GEEK EATS: 2024 Walt Disney World Earth Month Food Guide
Earth month starts in just a few days. On April 1, there will be special foods found throughout Walt Disney World Resort to help celebrate. Throughout the month of April, guests will be able to embrace and appreciate the beauty of the Earth through their taste buds, among other things. Disney has shared the different…
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Geek Eats: Cheddar Biscuit Recipe from Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened up on March 23, 2023. As it celebrates being open for a year, Disney has shared a recipe to a popular offering at the restaurant in Toy Story Land. When guests step inside of the world of toys found in Andy’s backyard and then into Roundup Rodeo BBQ, they are treated…
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GUIDE: 2024 Easter Treats at the Disney Parks
Easter is coming very soon! Already at the Disneyland Resort, this year’s Eggstravaganza has begun and the chocolate eggs on Main Street are being made and sold. Throughout Disney parks and resorts around the world, there are a lot of fun Easter treats to be found and enjoyed. Below is a comprehensive look at the…
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Sensational Springtime Buffet Coming to Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel
Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel is continuing with its special seasonal themed buffets as the Sensational Springtime Buffet begins Thursday, March 28. The seasonal buffet theme will continue through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024. Guests will be able to join Goofy for a bountiful Springtime breakfast, brunch or dinner buffet. Some of Goofy’s…
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Geek Eats: Zesty Firecracker Duck Wings Recipe From Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge
For many years, a fan-favorite dish at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure was the Zesty Firecracker Duck Wings. These duck wings were spicy along with the vinegar and lemon zest that contrast the spice a little bit. They were on the higher end of my spice limit. They also were probably one of…
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GEEK EATS: Daps Magic’s Favorite Tastes of The 2024 Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
The 2024 Knott’s Boysenberry Festival begins on March 8th and will be running on select days through April 28. This is the most delicious festival of the year at Knott’s Berry Farm and is full of delightful boysenberry dishes, entertainment, merchandise, and a whole lot more! It is a festival that really shouldn’t be missed…
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Have You Tried These 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Items Yet?
On Friday, March 1, 2024, the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicked off at the Disneyland Resort. This festival is full of fun food and wine offerings, entertainment offerings, merchandise, and more (did we mention Soarin’ Over California has returned!?)! On the opening day, the Daps Magic team was invited to a…
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Our Top 5 Dishes at Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival
Friday, March 1 kicked off the beginning of Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival at the Disneyland Resort! While this festival brings us incredible entertainment, attractions, and merchandise, the real star of the show is the food! We were invited out by the Disneyland Resort and gifted tasting cards with eight entitlements to try…
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Geek Eats: 2024 St. Patrick’s Day at Disney Parks Foods
St. Patrick’s Day is just a couple of weeks away. When it arrives, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will have themed foods for some lucky guests to enjoy. Below is a look at all of the food options that are coming to both resorts for St. Patrick’s Day. Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Red…
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Geek Eats: Dining at the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris
The reimagined and refurbished Disneyland Hotel is now open (our friends at Mouse Steps were there for the opening). With the reopening of this magnificent hotel, there are now more delicious tastes to experience than ever before! There are three locations to enjoy different culinary offerings at Disneyland Hotel. This includes the Royal Banquet, La…
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Ice Cold Hydraulics Opens on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get fueled up when visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Over by Muppets Courtyard on Grand Avenue, Ice Cold Hydraulics is now open. This new location has snacks including baked goods, savory treats, frozen treats, and more. The menu includes the following: Snacks Frozen Slushies With Alcohol Beer Wine Beverages Frozen…
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GEEK EATS: Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card Offerings & Tips
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival returns to Knott’s Berry Farm on March 8, 2024 and continues through April 22. This delicious festival is full of fun and also happens to be one of the most delicious times of year to visit Knott’s Berry Farm. One great way to experience the different dining options is with a…