REVIEW: Create Your Own Acai Bowl at Gasparilla Island Grill

Two bowls on a marble surface: one with raspberries, walnuts, and chocolate chips; the other like a parfait with banana slices, granola, and dark chocolate piece—an indulgence worthy of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

At Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, guests can create their own parfaits and acai bowls for breakfast. Gasparilla Island Grill opens at 6 a.m. and offers breakfast until approximately 11 a.m. The create-your-own parfait counter, where the acai bowls are available, switches to a create-your-own salad station for lunch and … Read more

Gasparilla Island Grill Gets Choose-Your-Own Salad Bar at Grand Floridian

A restaurant counter with two employees working in the kitchen. Above the counter are two display screens showing menu items. Shelves with condiments and a menu board are on the right wall.

A Build Your Own Salad Bar is now available for guests at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Gasparilla Island Grill Gasparilla Island Grill is located near the convention center at the Grand Floridian. On our most recent visit, we noticed the addition of the Choose-Your-Own Salad Bar with plenty of … Read more

Full List of Food and Beverages Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for Halloween 2024

Three Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets topped with powdered sugar and colorful icing are arranged on a dark tray with decorative webbing in the background.

Disney has shared the full list of all the treats and drinks that will be available for guests to enjoy this Halloween season at Walt Disney World. Halloween 2024 Treats at Disney Resort Hotels These treats can be found at select Walt Disney World resort hotels, as well as their lounges, pool bars, and table-service … Read more

Full List of Food and Beverages Coming to Walt Disney World for Valentine’s Day 2024

The Disney Parks Blog has released the full guide of food and beverages coming to Walt Disney World Resort for Valentine’s Day 2024. Valentine’s Day 2024 at Walt Disney World Disney Springs  Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Feb. 1 through 17; mobile order available)  The Ganachery  Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 17)  Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Snowman Choux and Present Peppermint Brownie Pop Are Cute Sweets For The Season at Walt Disney World

Guests looking for a seasonal sweet treat while staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa have a Snowman Choux and Present Peppermint Brownie Pop to sample at Gasparilla Island Grill. Snowman Choux – $6.99 Pâte à choux with Spiced Mousse and Chocolate Bavarian Cream We saw the sweater-themed display for this dessert has a … Read more

Boat Transportation Connecting Select Walt Disney World Resorts Resuming, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to EPCOT, & More: Daily Recap (9/29/23)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, September 29, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Down Around Gasparilla Island Grill, Construction Tunnel Removed From Entrance at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

While construction work is over for now in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, work continues outside and in guest rooms. During our visit today, we saw that walls have come down around Gasparilla Island Grill, and the entrance is now open to guests Construction Walls Down at Gasparilla Island Grill Earlier … Read more

REVIEW: Coco Skeleton Bone Pastry Arrives at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month

A new treat inspired by a beloved Pixar film has been introduced at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month 2023, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The “Coco” Skeleton Bone Pastry is now available at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Know Before … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed From Above Gasparilla Island Grill During Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Construction

Construction work is done in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (for now) but continues outside and in guest rooms. The resort has remained open during its years-long refurbishment. Grand Floridian Construction Pathways have reopened through this set of construction walls. More scaffolding has been erected behind the trees around the side … Read more

Construction Work Moves Outside Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Construction at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has moved to the balconies above Gasparilla Island Grill. Gasparilla Island Grill Construction The sidewalk running along the side of the resort’s main building is closed between Grand Floridian Cafe and Gasparilla Island Grill. White construction walls line the walkway. Guests can walk a few yards down … Read more

Two New Halfway to Halloween Treats Now Available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

We spotted two Halloween time treat favorites return from the grave for Disney’s Halfway to Halloween celebration. We found these in Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Bewitching Minnie Mouse Cupcake – $6.49 This chocolate cupcake is filled with cookies and cream and topped with chocolate ganache, a Minnie Mouse chocolate … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/14/22 (Black Panther: World of Wakanda Jewelry Collection, New Mugs, Halloween Treats, & More)

Good morning from Magic Kingdom! We are planning on doing some shopping today and looking for all the new things we can find. We also plan on checking out some resorts today as we are on the hunt for new Halloween treats. Let’s get started. In the Emporium, a frightful candy bowl is available featuring … Read more

Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Reveals D23 Expo Plans; Jordan Fisher Wants ‘Happily Ever After’ Back; ‘Believe! Sea of Dreams’ Premiere Date Announced; & More: Daily Recap (7/28/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 28, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: Fall Arrives Early as Apple Pie Cupcake Returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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An autumnal apple pie cupcake has returned to Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. This is the first fall treat to arrive at Walt Disney World Resort this year, though it is still firmly summer in late July. Autumnal Apple Pie Cupcake – $5.99 The Autumnal Apple Pie Cupcake is topped with a … Read more

REVIEW: New Orange Bird Cake Pop and Brownie Crispy Cone at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Two new summer treats are available at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: the Orange Bird Cake Pop and Brownie Crispy Cone. Orange Bird Cake Pop – $7.99 Vanilla Cake Pop with Citrus Buttercream enrobed in White Chocolate decorated as Orange Bird This cake pop comes in a plastic box with a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 5/15/21 (Belle nuiMOs Plush, Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Merchandise Flutters In, & More)

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Good morning, World Travelers! Welcome to EPCOT. Are you ready for a Sunday stroll in the neighborhoods of EPCOT? Let’s get going. Our first on the to-do list: a trip to The Seas with Nemo & Friends to visit our seahorse pals. At Creations Shop in World Celebration, we discovered a weighted Lady plush. She … Read more