REVIEW: Peppermint Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Returns Alongside Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa for the 2023 Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you’re looking to upgrade your meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a festive touch, Backlot Express has two returning menu items for the season: the red velvet whoopie pie and frozen salted caramel hot cocoa. Red Velvet Whoopie Pie – $5.29 Red Velvet Cake, candy cane buttercream, and holiday sprinkles A holiday twist on … Read more

REVIEW: Peppermint Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Debuts Alongside Returning Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa for the Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you’re looking to upgrade your meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a festive touch, Backlot Express has two returning dishes for the season with some updates: the red velvet whoopie pie and frozen salted caramel hot cocoa. Red Velvet Whoopie Pie – $4.99 Red Velvet Cake, candy cane buttercream, and holiday sprinkles A holiday … Read more

REVIEW: Graveyard Cupcake Returns to Walt Disney World for Halloween 2022

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The Graveyard Cupcake has returned to Walt Disney World for the 2022 Halloween season. This cupcake is available at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios through October 31. Graveyard Cupcake – $5.99 Fudge-filled Chocolate cupcake topped with cookies and cream buttercream, chocolate cookie tombstone, white chocolate bone, and Halloween sprinkles This is a cute cupcake, … Read more

REVIEW: Pride Cupcake is a Frosting-Lover’s Dream (But Our Nightmare) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Kickoff Pride Month with the new Pride Cupcake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We picked ours up at Backlot Express, but it’s also available at ABC Commissary. Pride Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla Cupcake filled with Rainbow Sprinkles and Berry Marmalade, topped with a Red Berry Buttercream, and garnished with Rainbow Sprinkles, Rainbow Glitter, and Mickey Pride … Read more

REVIEW: Delightful Darth Maul Chocolate Mousse Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th

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Many Star Wars-inspired treats are available for a limited time at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. Among the treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is the Dark Side Chocolate Creation, which resembles “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace”‘s Darth Maul. This treat is returning this year for just two … Read more

REVIEW: New Flavorless Southwest Salad, Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, and BBQ Pulled Pork Burger Debut at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has some new menu items: a southwest salad (with or without chicken), teriyaki chicken bowl, and smoked BBQ pulled pork burger. We picked up all three for lunch. Read our reviews below. Southwest Salad with Chicken – $11.29 Romaine mixed with Roasted Corn Relish and Diced Tomatoes topped with Pickled … Read more

REVIEW: Delectably Rich 50th Anniversary Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The 50th anniversary treats available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are all about “glimmer and shimmer.” At Backlot Express, we picked up the Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie, which is also available at Fairfax Fare. Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie – $4.49 Gooey toffee and toasted coconut blondie with salted caramel buttercream and festive gold nuggets This is … Read more

REVIEW: Spooky Ghost Cupcake is a Bust from Backlot Express and Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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It’s a boo-tiful day in Hollywood, so let the Halloween season begin at Walt Disney World! We’re already calling in the spirits in August with some frightful bites on Hollywood and Sunset. The Spooky Ghost Cupcake is available at both Trolley Car Cafe and Backlot Express. Sadly, the tip of the ghost’s head will be … Read more

REVIEW: Limited Time “Star Wars” Darth Maul Chocolate Mousse is a Surprise Delight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Many Star Wars-inspired treats are available for a limited time at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. Among the treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is the Dark Side Chocolate Creation, which resembles Star Wars: The Phantom Menace‘s Darth Maul. Dark Side Chocolate Creation – $5.99 Malted milk chocolate … Read more

REVIEW: New Paint Can Confetti Cake from Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A brand new dessert is available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This adorable paint can cake is the perfect addition to the warehouse, but make sure you eat it before it gets mistaken for a piece of the film set! Paint Can Cake — $6.99 Rainbow Sprinkle Confetti Cake layered with Vanilla Buttercream, a Mango-Chocolate drip, … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Milk Chocolate Chai Christmas Tree Mousse Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… We’re singing Christmas carols all day at Walt Disney World now that they’ve released all of their holiday treats. Today we picked up the Holiday Tree Mousse from Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Holiday Tree Mousse – $5.49 Milk Chocolate Chai Mousse on an Almond Financier Cake and … Read more

REVIEW: Red Velvet Holiday Whoopie Pie Offers a Sweet Twist at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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We’re getting festive and cheery over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as many special holiday-themed treats have been added to the theme park today. One such treat is the Red Velvet Holiday Whoopie Pie, so let’s dig right in! Holiday Whoopie Pie – $4.99 Red velvet whoopie pie filled with a classic cream cheese filling A … Read more

REVIEW: Boozy Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (with a Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Hooray for Hollywood—and the start of the holiday season! Today, it’s all things Christmas across all four Walt Disney World theme parks, and amongst the new offerings are specialty snacks, beckoning to be tasted. We’re stopping by multiple locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try them all, including the Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, which … Read more

Ronto Roasters and PizzeRizzo Cut Operating Hours, Backlot Express Extends Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has significantly cut down its operating hours. PizzeRizzo has also cut hours, while Backlot Express has extended them. Ronto Roasters has been open 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM daily, but will start closing at 3:00 PM starting tomorrow, October 4th. PizzeRizzo was previously open … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Box of Bones Chocolate Eclair Debuts for Halloween at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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No need to be afraid of spooky, scary skeletons this season. Just get the new Box of Bones Chocolate Éclair at Disney’s Hollywood Studios instead. This chocolate éclair is covered with dark chocolate mousse and has white chocolate bones sticking out of the sides, like a skeleton discovered in an archaeological dig. The chocolate shell … Read more

PHOTOS: Backlot Express Restaurant Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Mobile Order-Only and Updated Service Procedures

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It is good to be back in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! On a break from a busy day of shopping and riding attractions, we stopped off at Backlot Express Restaurant for a quick bite to eat by Echo Lake. Like many other dining locations across Walt Disney World, this quick-service restaurant has undertaken many updates in … Read more