Katie Francis 
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is also the 50th anniversary of Cinderella Castle, and what better way to celebrate than with a matching Royal 50th Churro? We couldn’t think of one, so we stopped by the churro cart in Frontierland to pick one up. Royal 50th Churro – $7 Churros rolled in strawberry … Read more
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, food and beverages celebrating the history of the Magic Kingdom have been added to menus across the park. At Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland, two favorite dishes from the former Adventureland Veranda restaurant are now available. Veranda Chicken – $10.49 While the chicken was crispy, it was … Read more
Golden Oak Outpost at the Magic Kingdom is celebrating the park’s 50th anniversary with the Pecos Bill Widow Maker. The name is a fun bit of wordplay, as a “widowmaker” meal usually implies something high in cholesterol (like this fried chicken and bacon sandwich), and Widowmaker is Pecos Bill’s trusty horse companion. Pecos Bill Widow … Read more
Steakhouse 71, the newest restaurant to open at Walt Disney World, has announced it will be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day — but with limited menus. The Walt Disney World website notes that “selections” from the breakfast and dinner menus will be available, and the lunch menu will not be available at all on … Read more
The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebrations began on October 1 and brought along new food and beverage to celebrate. What better way to celebrate a birthday than with cake? While at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT, we stopped by the Via Napoli Donkey Cart to try the new 7-layer cake for the occasion. The … Read more
50 years of the Magic Kingdom means 50 years of the Country Bear Jamboree, and after Wendell’s Bear Claw was a smash hit, we were eager to try more treats. We moseyed on into Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe for The Big Al, Bear Tracks Slushy, and EARidescence Nugget Churros. The Big Al … Read more
Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde shared an amusing story about Disney Legend Dick Nunis, who was the Chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, and the development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. “This is Dick Nunis. You might have seen him on the recent ABC special celebrating 50 years of Walt Disney World. He is another reason that … Read more
The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World is finally here, and we’ve been working our way through the more than 150 celebratory food and beverages for the occasion. Over at Dino-Bite Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we tried the 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich. 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich – $6.99 Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiched … Read more
Magic Kingdom is celebrating its 50th anniversary in style with many homages to retired attractions. Over at the Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland, relive If You Had Wings with a delicious dish of the same name. If You Had Wings – $10.49 If You Had Wings are like the attraction — classic and excellent, with a … Read more
The “cronut” returns! A new EARidescent croissant doughnut (referred to fondly as “cronut” by fans) has debuted inside the EPCOT Experience for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. EARidescent Croissant Doughnut – $6 Hopefully, we just had a bad batch, but this was inedible. It was hard as a rock covered in frosting. The … Read more
The “Christmas creep” has begun at Walt Disney World, where a new festive Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey Knit Sweater has arrived. It may only be October, and new Halloween merch is still arriving, but here in the parks, it’s never too early to think about all things holly and jolly. Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey Knit … Read more
A new Disney Vacation Club Member “Happy Halloween” pin featuring Mickey Mouse has arrived at La Boutique inside Disney’s Riviera Resort. LE Disney Vacation Club Member “Happy Halloween” Pin – $19.99 This pin has an edition size of 3,000. DVC members can also pick up a Halloween Spirit Jersey from La Boutique.
If you enjoyed your stay and want a souvenir to remember Disney’s Riviera Resort, a new ornament and pin are available at La Boutique. Disney’s Riviera Resort Ornament – $29.99 One side of the blue and gold ornament features the resort logo. On the other side, you will find Mickey & Minnie on a stroll. … Read more
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has begun and celebrations are taking place across the resort. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after a showing of the new Disney KiteTails, we stopped by Flame Tree Barbecue for dinner to try some of the special offerings. Smoked Meatloaf Platter – $13.99 Barbecue-glazed House-smoked Meatloaf served with … Read more
Two new Dumbo-themed snacks have landed at the snack carts in Storybook Circus for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. Dumbo Churro – $7 Churro rolled in peanut dust, served with chocolate dipping sauce We could not taste the peanut dust at all. It was just like a regular churro. Every couple of bites, … Read more
The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary is in full swing, and new merchandise continues to arrive each day. An EARidescent Minnie Mouse mini backpack has debuted as part of the Celebration Collection in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Celebration Collection Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack – $24.99 Minnie Mouse and a shimmering gold bow are … Read more