Disneyland’s Magic Meal Plan: Not so Magical

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by MTT Jenny, Jenny Thrasher Dining experiences at Disney are as popular as the attractions themselves. Disney World and Disneyland both offer Dining Plans. I recommend one form or another of the dining plan at Disney World to my clients, Disneyland…not so much. Disneyland’s Magic Meal plan is available for 2-5 days. The plan is… [Continue Reading]

L’Artisan des Glaces Comes to Epcot

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by MTT Krista, Krista Miller As sweet summertime quickly approaches, Walt Disney World’s newest gem opens just in time for the season! A specialty ice cream shop, L’Artisan des Glaces, welcomed the first guests to its location in Epcot’s France Pavilion at the end of May. The shop is located on a quaint Parisian-themed street… [Continue Reading]

Review: Cookes of Dublin

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by Christy Jordan, wife & partner of MTT Brad We were hungry. We didn’t make a plan for dinner. We were standing in front of an Irish food stand. We love Irish food = a win! We found ourselves outside of Cookes of Dublin after wandering around Downtown Disney. This was our first trip to… [Continue Reading]

Review: Epcot Food & Wine Festival

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by Christy Jordan, wife & partner of MTT Brad We are self-proclaimed foodies. Where do foodies like to go? To places with lots of different foods and the best place for that is the International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot. We were so excited to go and checkout the fun flavors of different countries… [Continue Reading]

Be Prepared for Hungry Bellies

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by Tammi Newton, MTT Tammi When traveling with children make sure that you are prepared for hungry bellies! With all of the walking and excitement that goes along with a Disney vacation, it is not wonder that everyone is hungry all of the time! A few things that we have done in our family is… [Continue Reading]

Dark Side Delights

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Look who’s back just in time for Star Wars Weekends! While you can’t get it on the Deathstar, you CAN find this yummy chocolate & peanut butter delight in Hollywood Studios at Fairfax Faire, Pizza Planet, Backlot Express, Studio Catering Company, ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American Cafe, and Starring Rolls from May 17th to June 9th…. [Continue Reading]

Avocado-Citrus Salad from the Disney Dream

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  We’ve been lucky enough to sail the beautiful Disney Dream 4 times since her launch in January 2011 and the Royal Palace, with its nod to the classic princess Disney fairytales in both decor and menu, is my favorite dining room in the rotation. With rotational dining, you get to experience each of the… [Continue Reading]

Tuna Poke from Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawai’i

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Chef Patrick of Aulani in Ko Olina shares his version of the classic sashimi dish, tuna poke (pronounced PO-kay). Tuna Poke Serves 6 as an appetizer 1 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons yuzu juice Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon toasted… [Continue Reading]

Steak Diane from the Lake Buena Vista Club

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Need a little Disney fix? How about a recipe from the vault? Steak Diane Lake Buena Vista Club Serves 4 Burgundy sauce 6 tablespoons Burgundy wine 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon flour 2 cups beef stock 1 tablespoon crushed… [Continue Reading]

Tres Leches Cake from the Disneyland Resort

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I grew up in Southern California (just minutes away from Disneyland) and Mexican food is a huge part of my foodie life! Rancho del Zocalo at the Disneyland Resort shares their recipe for this yummy sweet with us. Tres Leches Cake Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Disneyland Resort 1 1/4 cups cake or pastry flour 1… [Continue Reading]