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REVIEW: CityWalk’s New Best Bar? Trying Every “Back to the Future”, “Jurassic World”, and Classic Cinema Themed Cocktail & Mocktail at Universal’s Great Movie Escape

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022

Whether you need to loosen up before or unwind after your escape room adventure, Universal’s Great Movie Escape in Universal CityWalk Orlando has you covered with two bars inside — one on the first floor near “Back to the Future: OUTATIME” and another on the second floor next to “Jurassic World: Escape.” You don’t need … Read more

REVIEW: New Honey Mead Leaves You Wanting More from Hog’s Head at Universal Studios Hollywood

April 9, 2022

We took a field trip down to Hogsmeade to try the new Honey Mead drink, now being poured at Hog’s Head in Universal Studios Hollywood. Keep on reading for our review of this magical new drink. Honey Mead – $14 Mead is an alcoholic drink of fermented honey diluted in water. As such, it can … Read more

REVIEW: New Strawberry Horchata from Cocina Cucamonga at 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

March 6, 2022

We tried the new Strawberry Horchata drinks at Cocina Cucamonga, now available for the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Keep on reading for our review. Strawberry Horchata – $5.99 (non-alcoholic) House-made Rice and Cinnamon Beverage with Strawberry Sauce This is the non-alcoholic version. The horchata is creamy and light, and definitely is … Read more

Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk Dining Cocktails are Great Spring Drinks at 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

March 6, 2022

We found a spot in the sun at the Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk and tried the new specialty cocktails now available as part of the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Keep on reading for our review! Blue Peach-Basil Cocktail – $17 Gin, elderflower liqueur, peach, basil simple syrup, lemon, blue curaçao, and fresh … Read more

REVIEW: Passion Fruit Mint Julep is a Fantastic New Drink at Disneyland

February 13, 2022

We tried the newest drink at the Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland — a mint julep with a passion fruit twist. Keep on reading for our review. Passion Fruit Mint Julep – $5.49 A refreshing blend of Passion Fruit, Mint and a hint of Lime This is very similar to the traditional mint julep, which … Read more

REVIEW: Seasonal River Shake and Apple Pie Moonshine from Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure

January 16, 2022

Read on for our review of the new River Shake and Apple Moonshine from Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure. River Shake – $8.99 Blue Raspberry Shake with Chocolate Cookie Crumbles, flavor-filled Boba, Whipped Cream, and Gummy Candy This shake is interesting. Imagine your favorite vanilla In-N-Out shake got together with your favorite blue raspberry … Read more

REVIEW: Attraction Themed Drinks and Food Return for Magic Key Terrace at Disney California Adventure

August 26, 2021

The Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure has reopened as the Magic Key Terrace, exclusively for Magic Key Holders. The attraction themed menu is identical to the one available earlier this year, so let’s take a look back at some of these fun plates and drinks. Bites and Appetizers Overall, the food was good, … Read more

REVIEW: Attraction-Themed Drinks and Food Leave Us Screamin’ at NEW Legacy Passholder Alfresco Tasting Terrace at Disney California Adventure

May 20, 2021

Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure has reopened for a limited time just for Disneyland Legacy Passholders. The special menu is chock full of references to Disney California Adventure attractions from past and present. Signs welcoming Legacy Passholders are up outside the terrace. Both a paper menu and a digital menu are available. The … Read more