Wednesday, June 30, 2010

WDW Fun Fact #1

So I thought it would be fun to explore some of the "fun facts" about Walt Disney World. There are a variety of books about Walt Disney World trivia and secrets, so I'm going to share some of the tidbits of information I found interesting.

Fun Fact #1: Mickey Mouse has more than 290 different sets of clothing. From scuba gear to tuxedos, Mickey has something suitable for any occasion. 

Here are a few photos of Mickey in a variety of his many outfits:

                       


List #12: Animal Kingdom QSFB Locations

Here are all of the Quick-Service Food & Beverage locations throughout Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. There aren't nearly as many as in the other parks, but there are some good food options and fun theming.

1. Dino Diner
Cuisine: American (hot dogs, chips, popcorn, drinks)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Trailer
Location: Discovery Island

2. Flame Tree Barbecue
Cuisine: American (salads, chicken, pork, desserts)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Meal: Smoked pork sandwich
Location: Discovery Island

3. Kusafiri Coffee Shop
Cuisine: American (pastries, fruit, beverages)
Meals: Breakfast, Snacks
Best Treat: Zebra cupcake
Location: Africa

4. Pizzafari
Cuisine: American (salads, pizza, sandwiches)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Chocolate mousse
Location: Discovery Island

5. Restaurantosaurus
Cuisine: American (McDonald's)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Student paleontologists' home
Location: Dinoland U.S.A.

6. Tamu Tamu Refreshments
Cuisine: American (burgers, pitas, sandwiches)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Cheeseburger basket
Location: Africa

7. Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafés
Cuisine: Asian (chicken, beef, egg rolls)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Asian chicken sandwich
Location: Asia

Sunday, June 13, 2010

List #11: Hollywood Studios QSFB Locations

1. ABC Commissary
Cuisine: American with international twists (burgers, Cuban specialities)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Art Deco
Location: Backlot

2. Backlot Express
Cuisine: American (sandwiches, burgers, chicken, salad)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: movie studio prop shop
Location: Backlot

3. Catalina Eddie's
Cuisine: American (pizza, sandwiches, salads)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: chocolate fudge cake
Location: Sunset Boulevard

4. Dinosaur Gertie's Ice Cream of Extinction
Cuisine: American (ice cream)
Meals: Snacks
Best Treat: Mickey's cookies and cream ice cream sandwich
Location: Echo Lake

5. Fairfax Fare
Cuisine: American (salads, sodas, beer, barbeque)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: carrot cake
Location: Sunset Boulevard

6. Hollywood Scoops
Cuisine: American (ice cream)
Meals: Snacks
Best Treat: brownie sundae
Location: Sunset Boulevard

7. Pizza Planet
Cuisine: American
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Pizza Planet Arcade from Toy Story
Location: Backlot

8. Rosie's All-American Café
Cuisine: American (burgers, salads, fries, soup)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: french fries
Location: Sunset Boulevard

9. Starring Rolls Café
Cuisine: American (baked goods, salads, sandwiches)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Best Treat: Brown Derby Grapefruit Cake
Location: Sunset Boulevard

10. Studios Catering Co.
Cuisine: Mediterranean (salads, wraps, sandwiches)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Location: Backlot

11. Toluca Legs Turkey Co.
Cuisine: American (turkey legs, beer)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: turkey leg
Location: Sunset Boulevard

Saturday, June 5, 2010

List #10: Epcot QSFB Locations

Compiled here is a list of all the Quick-Service Food & Beverage locations throughout Epcot, including both Future World and World Showcase. Epcot is such a fun park to walk around and try different foods, especially World Showcase. With eleven countries (Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada), there are plenty of delicious options to choose from. 

Cast Members in the World Showcase pavilions are citizens of the country represented in the pavilion, and work at WDW through Disney's Cultural Representative Program, a part of the Disney International Program. 


1. Boulangerie Pâtisserie
Cuisine: French (appetizers, desserts, drinks)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Chocolate mousse
Location: World Showcase - France


2. La Cantina de San Angel
Cuisine: Mexican (nachos, burritos, margaritas, beer)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Churros
Location: World Showcase - Mexico


3. Electric Umbrella
Cuisine: American (chicken, wraps, salads)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Location: Future World, near Innoventions East


4. Fountain View Ice Cream
Cuisine: American (ice cream)
Meals: Snacks
Best Treat: Ice cream sundae
Location: Future World


5. Fife & Drum Tavern
Cuisine: American (turkey, popcorn, desserts)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Turkey leg
Location: World Showcase - American Adventure


6. Kringla Bakeri Og Kafé
Cuisine: Norwegian (sandwiches, beer)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Kringla sweet pretzel
Location: World Showcase - Norway


7. Liberty Inn
Cuisine: American (hot dogs, burgers, salads)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Bacon double cheeseburger
Location: World Showcase - American Adventure


8. Lotus Blossom Café
Cuisine: Chinese (egg rolls, orange chicken, fried rice)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Potstickers
Location: World Showcase - China


9. Promenade Refreshments
Cuisine: American (beverages)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Root beer float
Location: World Showcase


10. Refreshment Outpost
Cuisine: American (hot dogs, ice cream, chips)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Frozen lemonade
Location: World Showcase - Outpost


11. Refreshment Port
Cuisine: Latin American (fried chicken sandwiches, fried shrimp)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Dulce de leche ice cream sundae
Location: World Showcase


12. Sommerfest
Cuisine: German (bratwurst, frankfurters, pretzels, beer)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Apple strudel
Location: World Showcase - Germany


13. Sunshine Seasons Food Fair
Cuisine: American and Asian (noodle bowls, chicken, sandwiches)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Soarin' Brulee
Location: Future World - The Land


14. Tangierine Café
Cuisine: Mediterranean (lamb, couscous, salads, burgers)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: freshly baked pastries
Location: World Showcase - Morocco


15. Yakitori House
Cuisine: Japanese (sushi, chicken, noodles)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Teriyaki chicken
Location: World Showcase - Japan


16. Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Cuisine: English (fish and chips, beer)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Location: World Showcase - United Kingdom

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

List #9: Magic Kingdom QSFB Locations

There are a number of Quick-Service Food & Beverage locations throughout the Magic Kingdom. From Dole Whips to funnel cakes, there's something for everyone.

Some of my favorite memories at the Magic Kingdom are just sitting with my family enjoying a snack while watching a parade, or having an ice cream during the fireworks. I'm excited to be a QSFB Cast Member, thinking about how many different locations there are throughout the Magic Kingdom and the entire WDW property.

Here is a list of the QSFB locations throughout the Magic Kingdom:

1. Aloha Isle
Cuisine: American
Meals: Snacks
Best Treat: Dole Whips
Location: Adventureland

2. Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies
Cuisine: American (ice cream, smoothies)
Meals: Snacks
Best Treat: Sundae
Location: Tomorrowland

3. Casey's Corner
Cuisine: American (hot dogs and fries)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Baseball
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

4. Columbia Harbour House
Cuisine: American (sandwiches, salads, clam chowder, chicken)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Nautical New England
Location: Liberty Square

5. Cool Ship
Cuisine: American (Coca-Cola beverages)
Meals: Snacks
Theme: Outer space
Location: Tomorrowland

6. Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café
Cuisine: American (burgers, chicken, soup, salad)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Retro diner
Location: Tomorrowland

7. El Pirata y el Perico Restaurante
Cuisine: Mexican (taco salads, burritos)
Meals: Lunch
Theme: South of the border
Location: Adventureland

8. Enchanted Grove
Cuisine: American
Meals: Snacks and drinks
Best Treat: Raspberry lemonade slush
Location: Fantasyland

9. Friars Nook
Cuisine: American (hot dogs, sandwiches)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Medieval inn
Location: Fantasyland

10. Golden Oak Outpost
Cuisine: American (chicken sandwiches, nuggets, flatbreads)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Wild west saloon
Location: Frontierland

11. The Lunching Pad
Cuisine: American
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Snack: smoked turkey legs
Location: Tomorrowland

12. Main Street Bakery
Cuisine: American (coffee, cookies, cakes, confections)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best Treat: Frozen strawberry & cream smoothie
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

13. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
Cuisine: American (cheeseburgers, wrapped sandwiches, salads)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Western
Location: Frontierland

14. The Pinocchio Village Haus
Cuisine: American (chicken nuggets, pizza, salads)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Theme: Scenes from Pinocchio
Location: Fantasyland

15. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Cuisine: American (ice cream)
Meals: Snacks
Best Treat: Plaza ice cream sundae
Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

16. Sleepy Hollow
Cuisine: American (funnel cakes, Mickey Mouse waffles)
Meals: Snacks
Theme: Early colonial kitchen
Location: Liberty Square

17. Sunshine Tree Terrace
Cuisine: American (soft-serve ice cream, fruit slushies)
Meals: Snacks
Theme: Tiki hut
Location: Adventureland

18. Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station
Cuisine: Asian (noodle bowls, stir fries, salads)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Best Dish: Chicken noodle bowl
Location: Tomorrowland

19. Westward Ho Refreshments
Cuisine: American (beverages)
Meals: Snacks
Best Treat: Frozen lemonade
Location: Frontierland