The famous spring rolls returned to Adventureland this summer, including the regular vegetable and an enhanced version of the cheeseburger. These new rolls arrived fresh from the Adventureland kitchens where they were handmade instead of being from a vendor. An excellent decision for Disney, but these deep fried tasty pockets left us longing for more, … Read more
Gunpowder Pete may have gotten away with his treasure, but he didn’t get the rum. Rum Cake, rather. There’s two brand new items on the menu at Tortuga Tavern, one being the Rum Cake and another being a Pirate Pear Slush. We didn’t bother with the slush because it’s literally the prickly pear slush from … Read more
The Club 33 location at the Magic Kingdom (rumored to be called the Captain’s Quarters and have heavy inspiration from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea inside) has been under construction for some time now, but the new facade appears to be nearing completion as the tarps surrounding most of it were finally taken down this … Read more
That is correct: Cheeseburger Spring Rolls. Before rejecting the idea off-hand, know that a similar lack of culinary ambition could well have cost humanity jelly doughnuts, biscuits and gravy, and the beloved Bloody Mary. Just because you might not instinctively put two or more consumables together does not mean the combination won’t be positively delicious. … Read more
You may recall a few years ago when nets went up all around the base of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom thanks to falling debris from the park icon. Well, Disney’s other man-made tree in Florida is now experiencing the same issues. Walkways around the lower levels of the Swiss Family Robinson … Read more
The famous audio-animatronic attraction, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, turns 55 this year. We told you about fantastic Funko Pop! vinyls coming out on June 23rd a little bit ago and now it appears a few more pieces of merchandise will be available. Currently out in Adventureland at Disneyland are shirts and cups commemorating the … Read more
When Hurricane Irma rolled toward central Florida last year, something very rare transpired – an almost-empty Magic Kingdom. Though we don’t ever hope for a hurricane to hit, it was an odd moment where the resort’s flagship park lacked the wall-to-wall crowds it normally hosts, and it put into stark contrast the difference between what … Read more
A permit filed yesterday with the South Florida Water Management District reveals that Disney is seeking to create a 30-acre site for the “temporary stockpiling of earthwork” near the Magic Kingdom area for an as-yet-undisclosed project. The site is referred to in documents as the “STOLPort Site” presumably because it is located adjacent to the … Read more
The first Carnivale of Stars has begun in Hong Kong Disneyland. This Spring and Summer event will include a lot new entertainment around the resort. The new line up for the season includes We Love Mickey projection show, the Karibuni Marketplace area in Adventureland, Moana: A Homecoming Celebration stage show and the Disney Friends Springtime … Read more
In a rather unbelievable piece of news, the Magic Kingdom’s Sunshine Tree Terrace has removed the beloved Citrus Swirl and replaced it with an “Orange Swirl”, a blend of orange and vanilla soft serve ice cream. We went up to the counter and asked the cast members what was different about it. They said the … Read more
I’ll be releasing a series of Grand Tour styled races where competition is fierce, but there can only be 1 victor. Like Grand Tour, my categories will be pretty specific, leaving only 2-5 in a category to battle! For my first article, I’m pulling a couple of my very favorite Disneyland drinks. It shall be … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for one last look at the Halloween season before Christmas settles in next week. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom The last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Part is on November 1st, and then it’s full speed to the Christmas season at the park. A section of the … Read more
While announced quite some time ago, we have heard little about the 4 planned Club 33 locations at Walt Disney World since. While not confirmed, it appears that the Magic Kingdom location for the exclusive club is finally under construction. The remainder of the Adventureland Veranda restaurant that wasn’t utilized by the Skipper Canteen appears … Read more
A new treat has debuted over at Aloha Isle in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom for those who love Pineapple Dole Whip! Disney has started selling a delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake topped with Pineapple Dole Whip… Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Pineapple Dole Whip ($6.49) This delicious dessert features the world famous … Read more
If you have ever walked through Adventureland at Disneyland, you no doubt know how crazy and congested the single, narrow pathway that makes up the land can get. Well, after all of these years, Disney is finally doing something about it. On June 12, the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost and South Seas Traders stores will … Read more
The Jungle Cruise may not be getting a store anytime soon, but it is getting its own restaurant… The Adventureland Veranda restaurant opened with the park in October 1971, and despite several widespread menu changes and the arrival and departure of Kikkoman as a corporate sponsor, continued to operate until 1994. Since then, it has … Read more
