DFB Podcast

Welcome to the 21st episode of the DFB Podcast!

Welp, since the podcast is “21” now, it’s time to indulge in a little celebration, isn’t it? Yep — we’re headed to our favorite bars and lounges in Disney World and Disneyland today!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News. Then, AJ and Brad share their favorite watering holes in Walt Disney World and Disneyland; answer some listener questions, and finally, unveil a new trivia question and reveal the answer to the Episode 20 trivia question!

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Q: (from Listener Christina) I’m going to MK on a day with hours 9-7. Can I still get an ADR for 7 in the park? Not sure what closing time is for Park vs. Restaurants vs. Rides vs. Shops. My 180 day window is fast approaching, so any insight you have is appreciated.

Q: (from Listener Melissa) 1. Do you know if AKL still does the free restaurant tour? 2. Are the Gourmet Cake Cups from Cheshire Cafe a snack credit on the DDP?

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TRIVIA

Send your answer to [email protected] with “trivia” in the subject line to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

More cool stuff: Order the 2014 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining today for just $18.95! Visit DFBStore.com to order your 2014 edition! Plus, follow Disney Food Blog on Instagram for your daily dose of Disney food porn. (:

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Welcome to the 20th episode of the DFB Podcast!

About a year ago, we wrote about first-day traditions at Walt Disney World. We had so much fun reading your responses about what YOU love to do on your first Disney day that we wanted to dedicate an ENTIRE podcast to the subject! So think about it: What’s your first-day Disney tradition?

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News. Then, AJ and Brad share their first-day traditions at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland; answer some listener questions, and finally, unveil a new trivia question and reveal the answer to the Episode 19 trivia question!

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Jenny Y.: I’m going to Disney World for the first time with my “I’m 39 again” parents. Do you have any good ideas for meals for them? Maybe a romantic meal for them to go to alone?

Meeter J.: You talk a lot about restaurants in the resorts, but what are your favorite restaurants in the parks?

Got a question? Send it to [email protected] with “PODCAST” in the subject line.

TRIVIA

Send your answer to [email protected] with “trivia” in the subject line to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

More cool stuff: Order the 2014 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining today for just $18.95! Visit DFBStore.com to order your 2014 edition! Plus, follow Disney Food Blog on Instagram for your daily dose of Disney food porn. (:

Thanks for listening! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and leave your comments below!

Welcome to the 19th episode of the DFB Podcast!

It’s been a long, cold winter across the United States. So, for this episode’s main segment, we’ve created our own ICE CREAM POLAR VORTEX!!! Yep, it makes total sense that AJ and Brad discuss the must-have, must-try, most brain-freeze-inducing ice cream and other cold delicacies at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Dole Whip? Beaches ‘n Cream Sundaes? Jungle Juice Slush? They’re all discussed here.

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News; talk about can’t-miss ice cream at Walt Disney World and Disneyland; answer some listener questions; then we ask YOU a new trivia question and reveal the answer to our Episode 18 trivia question!

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Dan F.: My wife and I are heading to Disney World in April and May, and we’re wondering which breakfast buffets options do not have character meals?

Julie C.: What are your favorite restaurants to visit in Disneyland when you’re on a budget?

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This podcast’s trivia question: What Disney theme park features a restaurant set up in the living quarters of a group of paleontology students?

Send your answer to [email protected] to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

More Disney in 2014! Get started on your 2014 Walt Disney World plans now! Order the 2014 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining today for just $18.95! Visit DFBStore.com to order your 2014 edition! Be sure to listen to the “news” portion of the podcast for a code for $4 off!

Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and leave your comments below!

Welcome to the 18th episode of the DFB Podcast!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News; look back at the Disney Food Banner News from 2013; answer some leader questions (you’ll have to listen to get that joke); and reveal the answer to our Episode 17 trivia question!

For this episode’s main segment, AJ and Brad discuss the highlights of Disney food in 2013. They cover some hot topics like coffee, FastPass+ technology, refillable mugs, Disney Springs, food trucks, and more. What did you like most about the year 2013 in Disney food?

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Hattie G.: My husband and I are headed to Walt Disney World for our 25th anniversary in March. Which 2-credit restaurants would you recommend? 

Ken P.: Are there any character meals at Disneyland worth booking?

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Which Disney princess’ father now has his name on food kiosks in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World? Send your answer to [email protected] to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

About the Picture: Do you love it or do you hate it? Starbucks is now brewing at the Main Street Bakery in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and several other locations around WDW and Disneyland.

More Disney in 2014! Get started on your 2014 Walt Disney World plans now! Pre-Order the 2014 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining today and receive the 2013 Guide immediately! What a steal — both editions for just $18.95! Visit DFBGuide.com to pre-order your 2014 edition and download the 2013 edition today!

Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and leave your comments below!

Welcome to the 17th episode of the DFB Podcast!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News; discuss AJ’s and Brad’s dream Disney meals at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World; answer some listener questions; and reveal the answer to our Episode 16 trivia question and reveal a new one!

For this episode’s main segment, AJ and Brad discuss their dream meals at Disneyland and Walt Disney World — if they could cobble together their favorites on each coast, what would that meal look like? AJ and Brad each choose an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert from Disneyland and from Walt Disney World!

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Debbie L.: I’m going to Disney World for the first time during Christmas week. What restaurant do you recommend for a holiday meal?

Keith F.: What are the two best snacks in Epcot?

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Name two of the Disney restaurants that have a character meal for breakfast only. Send your answer to [email protected] to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

About the Picture: The Mushroom Filet at Le Cellier steakhouse: AJ’s favorite entree!

More Disney Holidays! The holiday season at Walt Disney World is here! The extra festivities can be overwhelming, but by pre-planning, you’ll be able to choose the events, shows, activities and meals that are most important to you and create a strategy to make sure you experience them all. You can do so with the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2013 e-Book! Listen to the podcast for a special promo code to save on this guide and download immediately to plan your holiday vacation.

Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and leave your comments below!

Welcome to the 16th episode of the DFB Podcast!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News; discuss AJ’s and Brad’s favorite table service options at three of the “other” Disney parks; answer a few listener questions; and reveal the answer to our Episode 15 trivia question and stump you with a new one!

For this episode’s main segment, AJ and Brad chat about their favorite table options at the less-visited Disney parks (though this is probably no longer the case for California Adventure!): Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s California Adventure.

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Listen in to find out the answers to these great questions!

Amy M.: Assuming that you have only one evening scheduled at Downtown Disney and you have dinner planned at Cooke’s of Dublin, which is the better option for dessert, sundae at Ghirardelli or brownie cream sandwich at Earl of Sandwich?

Tara: What is your opinion on the best chocolate chip cookies on Disney property?

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Name at least two new bi-coastal menu items, available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Send your answer to [email protected] to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

About the Picture: Animal Kingdom gets mysterious!

Complete your DHS and DAK knowledge! Since we’ve discussed table service at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, all you need now is the companion snacks guide! The brand-new Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios mini guide to everything snacks are the answer! Get yours today! Or, opt to get our specially-priced bundle of all three snack guides, along with the 2013 DFB Guide to WDW Dining!

Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and leave your comments below!

Welcome to the 15th episode of the DFB Podcast!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News, including exciting WDW FREE DINING news and tips; cover some of the most unique snacks at each Disney park; answer a few listener questions; and reveal the answer to our Episode 14 trivia question and stump you with a new one!

For this episode’s main segment, AJ and Brad chat about some of the best and most unique snacks found at each Disneyland and at Walt Disney World park. Listen hard for the difference between Tigger Tails and Tiger Tails, as well as why AJ finds the plastic cheese at Disneyland superior!

Listen in to find out the answers to these great questions!

Angelina, of Vacaville, California: The last time that I was in Disneyland I tried the Hungry Bear Restaurant and was blown away by their Fried Green Tomato sandwich. What are some other unique finds in Disneyland, Downtown Disney, or Disney California Adventure that not everyone knows about?

Josh G. I know you talk about your favorite foods on the website and podcast, but what are your favorite rides, shows, films, and street entertainment in the parks? (Listen for AJ’s very diplomatic answer here, ha!)

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At which two Walt Disney World locations can you find house-made caramel corn? Send your answer to [email protected] to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

About the Picture: Why, it’s the mother of all cupcakes, a star of the DFB Snack Attack, and an early-on DFB find: The Butterfinger Cupcake, found in Hollywood Studios’ Starring Rolls Cafe!

Want More Snacks? Want to know more about the array of snacks available at Disney Parks? Then the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and upcoming Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios mini guides to everything snacks are the answer! Get yours today! Or, opt to get our specially-priced bundle of both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot snack guides, along with the 2013 DFB Guide to WDW Dining!

Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and leave your comments below!

Welcome to the 14th episode of the DFB Podcast!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News, including DISNEY SPRINGS!; discuss some of the best resort hotels for dining; answer a few listener questions, and reveal the answer to our Episode 13 trivia question (AND have you scratching your head with a new trivia question!)

For this episode’s main segment, AJ and Brad chat about their favorite dining-focused resorts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Many of these resorts have a lot of great choices within pajama pant distance — as in: walk downstairs, sit, eat, enjoy!

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Kathleen G.: In April, I will be spending a day and evening at Epcot with my husband, who wears two hearing aids, and our 9-year-old son. I want to make an ADR at Epcot for dinner, and am looking for a table service restaurant that we will all 3 enjoy. So what would be your top 3 choices for a relatively quiet table service restaurant for us at Epcot, or within easy walking distance of Epcot?

Joel E. What foods are basically the same throughout the theme parks (or IRL, like popcorn)?  So we don’t splurge or take time getting something somewhere, when we could get it cheaper or in a more relaxed/pleasant setting elsewhere?

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TRIVIA

Where at Walt Disney World can you find this quote on the wall? “It is the pot that boils but the dish that gets the credit.” Send your answer to [email protected] to be entered to win a Disney Food Blog Dining Guide e-Book of your choice!

About the Picture: The famous No Way Jose sundae from Beaches & Cream, a restaurant we heartily recommend in the Epcot Resorts ‘hub’ at WDW!

More Restaurant Recommendations! Want to know more about resort dining at WDW and DLR? Our Best Disney World Restaurant Series can aid you in your culinary journey! And of course there’s our general Disney World Restaurants Guide and Disneyland Restaurants Guide as well!

Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and leave your comments below!

Hello, Disney food lovers! Great news today for all you hungry commuters, walkers, runners, gym-goers, and other assorted podcast listeners!

Just wanted to let you know that the budget-friendly 13th episode of our DFB Podcast is posted and ready for downloading!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News and discuss some great ways to save money on meals and snacks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We also answer a couple listener questions, and reveal the answer to our Episode 12 trivia question (and compel you with a new trivia question)!

Here’s the Podcast page for Episode 13. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via RSS or on iTunes!

Take a listen and as always, let us know what you think! The podcast even has its own Twitter account — tweet us at @DFBPodcast!

Welcome to the 12th episode of the DFB Podcast!

In this episode we cover the latest Disney Food News, including important Epcot Food & Wine Festival dates, discuss dinner shows at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, answer a few listener questions, and reveal the answer to our Episode 11 trivia question (AND discuss a brand-new trivia question!)

For this episode’s main segment, AJ and Brad discuss Walt Disney World and Disneyland dinner shows: Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue, Spirit of Aloha, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ and the Fantasmic dinner package at Walt Disney World; and the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue and World of Color dinner package at Disneyland.

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Q: M.Wright: What are the best WDW non-park (read: resort) locations for breakfast and lunch?

Q: Rachel M.: Does Disney World distinguish between adult and child counter service credits on the Disney Dining Plan?

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TRIVIA

Name three types of hot pretzels you can get in Disneyland and Disney World. Send your answer to [email protected] to be entered to win.

About the Picture: The stage sign for arguably the most popular dinner show at Walt Disney World, the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue!

More Dinner Shows: See more on Hoop Dee Hoo, Spirit of Aloha, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, Big Thunder Ranch BBQ, the Fantasmic dinner package and the World of Color dinner package.

Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, follow DFBPodcast on Twitter, and leave your comments below!