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In Disney Springs

Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs

July 24, 2016

After visiting the Earl of Sandwich in Las Vegas, I had to check out the Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs. Since we were on the Disney Dining Plan, we used our quick service meal here so we could get a drink, a side and a sandwich.

Earl of Sandwich is best know to their delicious sandwiches.

Interior

It’s a popular place to get lunch if you’re in the area. You go up to the counter first to place your order, then when its time to pick up, you’ll pay for your meal.

There’s so much to choose from, but the post popular sandwiches are The Full Montagu and The Original 1762.

There are lots of seats inside, but it can get very busy during peak times. I found that most people eat quickly, so a table will open up.

Food

I got water and M got Coke as our drinks. For our sides we got coleslaw and potato salad. The sides were pretty standard and not that interesting.

All the sandwiches come wrapped up and has a sticker on it so you know which sandwich is which.

The Full Montagu has roasted beef, turkey, swiss, cheddar, lettuce, roma tomato and mustard sauce. M thought this was ok, but when you compare it to their Vegas counterpart, the meat isn’t as succulent or juicy.

The Original 1762 has roasted beef, cheddar and horseradish sauce. This was better than the Full Montagu as it was just meat and cheese. I had a similar thought to M and I wished there was more roasted beef like in Vegas.

Overall, it was good to have another taste of Earl of Sandwich, but it just wasn’t the same as before.

We rate Earl of Sandwich:

Address:
1750 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/disney-springs/earl-of-sandwich/

In American

Be Our Guest: Beauty & The Beast Themed Restaurant

July 23, 2016

Be Our Guest is one of the most highly sought after restaurants in Magic Kingdom at Disney World. Getting dinner reservations is nearly impossible unless you book well in advance. We got our travel agent to book it for us so we were guaranteed a spot.

As a huge Beauty & the Beast fan, I had to dine here.

Stepping inside the Beast’s enchanted castle was definitely a dream come true.

How can you not swoon over being here and having a glimpse of Disney magic? I was super happy to have dinner here.

When it was out reservation time, we went up to the front booths to check in, but they were about 30 minutes behind, so we waited outside until they told us we could go past the main gates.

Once we got to the main gate, we waited a little bit more until they called out names to head on inside.

Through these large beast statues are the 3 different dining areas.

The Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom is iconic with its high, domed ceiling, chandeliers and snow-laced Gothic arches brings us back to the moment when Belle and Beast have their dance.

I ended up dining in the ballroom and the entire time, I was just in awe.

The West Wing

The West Wing is Beast’s mysterious West Wing study—if you dare—and perhaps you’ll even spy his enchanted rose. Its a dark room and its’ pretty cool to be in.

The beast!

The Castle Gallery

The Castle Gallery has pictures of Belle and Beast as well as large statues of them dancing in the centre of the room.

Dinner Service

No matter which room you are dining in, all 3 have the same menu. With the Disney Dining Plan, we get 1 non-alcoholic drink, 1 entree, and 1 dessert.

I went with unsweetened iced tea as that seemed to be my favourite drink in the Disney Parks. It’s refillable too. M went with a Coke.

As we waited for our entrees to arrive, bread and butter arrives at the table. Pretty standard and nothing that exciting.

Entrees

Grilled Strip Steak with herb butter and pommes frites is what M ordered. The steak was very tough even though it was ordered as a medium rare. The gristle and fat was made this steak very unappetizing and hard to cut through.

It was so bad that they just took it off the bill since they saw we didn’t enjoy it at all.

Roasted Lamb Chop served with potato pave, artichokes, tomato salsa, and a lamb demi-glace. It came with 3 pieces of lamb and it all tasted ok. The potato pave was really good.

Dessert

When it is time for dessert, they roll out the carts and you can choose which dessert you want.

Chocolate Cream Puff is filled with chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate. M felt like the dessert got a bit dry as it sat in the display case.

The “Grey Stuff” has a chocolate shell, cookie creme topped Lumiere’s special “grey stuff”. It just tastes like cookies n creme

Before you leave, don’t forget to take a picture of the Beast and also post in front of this glass window. We missed the beast since he was taking a break.

Overall, the restaurant looked amazing, but the food was pretty subpar. If you are a big Beauty & the Beast fan, Be Our Guest is a must since you’ll be able to see a lot of iconic items from the movie.

We rate Be Our Guest:

Address:
1365 North Monorail Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Website:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/be-our-guest-restaurant/

In American

Finding Croissant Doughnuts in Epcot

July 14, 2016

Walking around Epcot, you can’t help but look at the different kiosks to see the different snack options. Strolling along Epcot, I spotted Croissant Doughnuts at the Refreshment Port.

Using my dining plan, I grabbed the Croissant Doughnut tossed in cinnamon sugar.

It was pretty large, but it was drenched in oil and hard to eat. You’ll need a knife and fork for this.Grab a napkin because it will come in handy. I wouldn’t get this again.

We Rate Croissant Doughnut:

Address:
200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista

Website:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/refreshment-port/

In Canadian

Le Cellier: Canadian Cuisine in Epcot

July 11, 2016

Le Cellier Steakhouse is a top restaurant in Epcot and reservations are highly recommended as they are always packed. The restaurant has savour tender steaks, fresh seafood, cheesy poutine fries and other regional cuisine inspired by the provinces of Canada.

As a Canadian food blogger, I had to check out their interpretation of what Canadian Cuisine is all about.

Disney Meal Plan

If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, this requires 2 dining plan credits as it is a signature restaurant. You are then entitled to a non-alcoholic beverage, an entree, and a dessert.

Exterior

Head to the Fairmont hotel replica, where you will find Le Cellier Steakhouse underneath. It is a pretty nice area around this restaurant, so make sure to take a stroll through the different areas when waiting for your seat.

When we got there, they were about 15 minutes behind schedule, so we say around enjoying the view until one of the lovely staff told us our table is ready.

Interior

The interior was like an underground wine cellar, thus the name. I liked the dark warm atmosphere since it had a more cozy atmosphere.

Complimentary Bread

Pretzel Breadsticks, sourdough bread and multi-grain bread came to the table and there was a good portion of it. The butter had a but of maple sugar to it, so it reminded me of honey butter. So good.

Entrees

Le Cellier Filet Mignon has AAA Canadian tenderloin, mushroom risotto, heirloom Toy Box tomatoes, and a truffle-butter sauce.

The Filet mignon was melt in your mouth delicious, but that risotto was very salty. This dish was pretty small, compared to some of the dishes here, but the quality is there.

Black Angus Boneless Rib-Eye has a Fall spice butternut squash purée, roasted marble potatoes, pickled onions, and maple-sage butter. The rib eye is a lot larger than the Filet Mignon, so it’s a better option if you have a big stomach. The rib eye was tender and had a good amount of flavour.

Dessert

Chocolate Whisky Trifle has malted milk panna cotta, caramel popcorn, whisky-caramel sauce, and buttered popcorn gelato. Very cute to have the gelato sit on top of the chocolate lace, but it did break after it arrived on the table. It was a very sweet dessert with hints of saltiness and the slight aroma of whiskey.

Camembert Cheesecake has double-cream cheesecake, cherry gelée, and pistachio cream florentine. It was a unique dessert and not too sweet. I was surprised at how well the pistachio would pair with it.

Overall, the food was good but it is expensive, but good thing we had the Disney Dining Plan. If I wasn’t on the dining plan, I think we would have chosen cheaper options. They also have lunch options, but it isn’t any cheaper on or off the dining plan.

We Rate Le Cellier:

Address:
200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista

Website:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/le-cellier-steakhouse/

In Epcot

Cool Zone: Finding Free Drinks at Epcot

July 10, 2016

At the Walt Disney World Parks, buying cold drinks is pretty expensive. Since the Summer’s are so hot, sometimes fountain water isn’t going to cut it.

Head over to the Club Cool area to sample international sodas from Coca-Cola near Innoventions West inside Epcot.

Walking inside, you can feel free to try any of the 8 flavours for no charge. Other things you can do here is purchase Coca-Cola merchandise. Let’s be real, everyone was free for the free and exotic drinks.

Gurana Kuat is a guarana berry flavoured soft drink from Brazil. it first launched in 1997 and guarana comes from the Guarani word guara-ná, which translated to “fruit like the eyes of people”.
Inca Kola is known as The Taste of Peru, this soda has an unusually sweet fruity flavour similar to bubblegum.
Sparletta Sparberry is from Zimbabwe, a raspberry flavoured cream soda launch in 1955.
Bibo is fruit-flavoured juice from South Africa since 1998. It features characters like Johnny Orange, Taka Strawberry and Paolo Peach. The flavour today was Kiwi Mango.
VegitaBeta is a Japanese soft drink that was launched in 1992. It is a non carbonated beverage with apricot and passionfruit flavors and is rich in Beta-Carotene that contributes to its unique yellowish-orange color.
Fanta Melon Frosty is the top soft drink in Thailand and known for its melon flavour perfect for the hot tropical climate.
Fanta Pineapple is an original flavour from Greece. It has a sweet flavor with no caffeine. There are more than 90 flavors available in 180 countries.
Beverly is a carbonated soft drink marketed as a non-alcoholic apéritif in Italy.

The 8 flavours are fun to try, but there are a few flavours that will make you question why these sodas were ever made. All of them I felt were decent except for Beverly.

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/epcot/

In Animal Kingdom

Finding Dole Whip in Disney World

June 29, 2016

There are 4 places to find the beloved Dole Whip in Disney World. Dole Whip is a non-dairy soft serve. You can get it in a cup or as a Pineapple float. It’s very popular and has a cult-like following. It was created by Dole back in 1986. You can find it at many dessert shops across North America, but when you’re at the Disney Parks, you have to go get one.

Magic Kingdom – Aloha Isle Refreshments

To access Aloha Isle, you need to be inside the Magic Kingdom park. It is tucked away in Adentureland near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.

Their menu is limiting and only have:

Pineapple Dole Whip in a cup
Pineapple Float
Fresh-cut pineapple spears
Pineapple juice

We went with the Dole Whip in a cup since I remember in Disney Land’s Tiki Juice Bar that the float was way too sweet.

Polynesian Resort – Pineapple Lanai

Pineapple Lanai is in the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and it’s the only resort that will have Dole Whip on premise.

The menu has:

Dole Whip Soft-serve pineapple or vanilla or twist
Pineapple Float with Vanilla, Pineapple or twist

You can get these with the souvenir tiki bowls or the Tiki Sippers but we didn’t get them since it won’t do us good when we take it back home.

What I like about their menu is that they have the vanilla and pineapple swirl. It works really well in the floats as it cuts the overly sweet and sourness from the pineapple with the pineapple juice.

When you’re here, you have to do the twist.

Animal Kingdom – Tamu Tamu Refreshments

They are located inside Animal Kingdom in the Harambe Village. Their Dole Whip is pretty different. On the menu, they have:

Dole Whip soft-serve with coconut rum
Pineapple Dole Whip Cup with Dark Rum
Pineapple Dole Whip Cup

Rum and dole whip seem like a weird combination, but give it a try if you are curious.

Blizzard Beach Water Park – Frostbite Freddy’s Frozen Freshments

They have:

Dole Whip Soft-serve Cone in Orange or Vanilla
Dole Whip Soft-serve Cone with Orange swirled with Vanilla

You won’t find the Pineapple dole whip here, but they do have orange and vanilla, which is quite interesting too.

In Magic Kingdom

Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom: Review

June 22, 2016

The Jungle Cruise is a short scenic boat tour inside Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland. You get to explore the rivers of Asia, Africa and South America all in under 10 minutes.

FastPass+ is offered here, but we didn’t end up getting it as we had other rides in mind for it. The line up was about 20 minutes, so we decided to just wait as we did have sometime to kill before heading to Big Thunder and Splash Mountain.

At first, I wasn’t quite sure about this ride, but I found that they Disney cast member did a fantastic job at keeping us entertained. I kept cracking up because of their jokes filled with puns.

It’s not a fast moving ride at all, but I love the small little details they put in each area. If you’re paying attention, you might just notice them.

Since you are on a boat in the water, you might get a bit wet, but the chances are pretty slim.

M and I enjoyed the Jungle Cruise ride and I would come back again to hear those corny jokes. I’m pretty sure they staff are scripted to some degree, but it’s all about the delivery right?

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/jungle-cruise/

In Magic Kingdom

It’s a Small World in Magic Kingdom: Review

June 19, 2016

It’s a Small World is a classic Disney ride at all Disney Parks around the world. This is one of the longer rides lasting 12 – 15 minutes, where you are on a boat traveling around the world. There are over 300 animatronic dolls in this one ride.

There is FastPass+ offered here, but this lines were not very long. We waited for about 10 minutes, which was pretty good. I would skip it and save the Fastpass+ for another ride.

If you’ve never been here, you will most likely heard of the song – it’s a small world.

The boat ride takes you from country to country with a collection of robotic children around the world singing their version of it’s a small world. It’s pretty amazing how this song can easily translate to a wide range of languages.

You will go to places like:

Scandinavia
The British Isles
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
The Middle East
Asia
Africa
Antarctica
South America
Australia and the South Pacific Islands

With all these places, no wonder the ride is so long. On the plus side, it’s air conditioned, so it’s a great ride to relax before going back out in the hot Summer Florida sun.

Overall, it is a classic and you can’t go wrong with it. If it’s your first time going to this ride, don’t miss it.

Plus, when you end the ride, they know who you are! So crazy how they know its you in that particular boat. I was mind-blown. These little touches are what makes the Disney experience magical.

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/its-a-small-world/

In Magic Kingdom

Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom Park: Review

June 18, 2016

Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the rides that most people are getting FastPass+ for. After looking at some sites, I decided to get a FastPass+ before coming here. The wait was 65 minutes and it seemed pretty crazy for a ride especially if you have children with you.

I felt bad for those waiting in line since 65 minutes is a long time.

The ride takes you through a dark journey through London where you view Peter Pan’s journey and seeing familiar faces along the way. If you are a fan of Peter Pan, you will find a lot of nostalgic scenes here.

It was just M and I going on this ride, so it was mind-blowing to see how long people were willing to wait. It kinda reminded me of Ariel’s Under the Sea Journey where it took you through the movie start to finish. Definitely a ride for all ages and isn’t scary at all. M and I felt like we could have skipped this ride and used the FastPass+ for other more thrilling rides.

This ride is great for kids and those who are a huge fan of Peter Pan. You will want to use a FastPass+ to skip the long line.

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/peter-pan-flight/

In Epcot

Mission: SPACE at Epcot with Intense Training

June 17, 2016

Inside EPCOT, there’s not a lot of rides compared to the other Disney World Parks, but one of the interesting rides we went on was Mission: SPACE. Seems pretty fun and FastPass+ is offered.

When you walk in, there are 2 levels of training for the cadets. You can be part of the Green Team, which is less intense and only a motion simulator ride. Or you can be part of the orange team with more intensity and uses a centrifuge to simulate speed and G forces.

I went with Team Orange for the more intense training as I don’t get motion sickness. They give you a corresponding launch ticket so the staff know where to guide you.

You and 3 others are part of a cadet crew heading to your mission to Mars in a space shuttle. Each person in your crew has a specific role to complete as a navigator, pilot, commander or engineer.

They have barf bags inside the simulator and I thought it was just one of the silly props in the simulator. Lets just say in the end of the ride, M and I felt pretty sick.

We didn’t throw up, but we did feel like we needed a break from the Summer heat and just grab a cold drink and sit for a while. For a ride that only lasts just under 4 minutes, that G-Force really hits you.

If you are prone to motion sickness or not feeling 100%, you will want to join the Green Team. Of course, I shouldn’t be scaring you out of the Orange Team. It’s fun but you might have a slight chance of motion sickness.

Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/mission-space/

In American

Funnel Cake Cart: Disney World

June 16, 2016

There are a few places in Disney World to get Funnel Cakes:

Funnel Cakes are a popular snack at carnival and theme parks in America. You really can’t leave without getting one. I went to the one in Epcot in the American Pavilion.

All they serve are funnel cakes with different toppings.

Funnel Cake with Sugar is the classic choice, plus you can use your dining plan to get this as your daily snack. They dust the top with powdered sugar.

This came right out of the fryer, so it was really hot. Parts of it was light and crisp, then other parts were a little more limp.

Overall, a good snack to share, but nothing that I would go out of my way to find.

Address:
Near American Pavilion in Epcot

Website:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/funnel-cake/menus/

In Brewery

Beer Selection in Epcot Japan Pavilion

June 15, 2016

Right in the centre of the Japan Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase, you can get some Japanese beer on tap, also the infamous Frozen Kirin Beer. I’ve had this before in Vancouver, but I really didn’t enjoy frozen beer. Anything ice cold on draft was good enough for me.

Their 2 choices were Sapporo and Kirin Ichiban. They also have other drinks on the menu, but I just wanted a nice cold beer.

Sapporo on draft and it golden in colour. It is light and crisp without a hoppy aftertaste. For a hot summers day, I definitely prefer light beers.

We grabbed our beers and listened to the taiko drumming performance – Matsuriza that happens a few times daily.

Location:
Japan, Epcot World Showcase

In Epcot

Weinkellar: German Wine Tasting in Epcot

June 14, 2016

What did we do in the German pavilion in Epcot? Instead of having German beer, we did a wine tasting at Weinkellar. Blasphemy right? This space was heavily air-conditioned, which perhaps contributed us to staying inside a bit more.

M loves his red wines, so it was something he wanted to try. We have a lot of good Canadian wine in Vancouver, but we have never tried a German wine before.

Each flight has 3 samples and its 2 oz in each cup.

Graf Neipperg Lemberger
light ruby-red greets the noise with aromas of cherry, plum, slight spice with harmoniously balanced tannins

Hex Vom Dasenstein Pinot Noir

has an earthy and mineral qualities balanced with classic notes of dark cherry, plum and robust tannins

Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rose

light with aromas of fresh strawberries along with hints of grapefruit and melon with a clean zippy finish.

The Hex vom Dasenstein Pinot Noir is $23.95 /bottle. Not a bad price. Tasted pretty good and the art on the bottle is really nice.

Who would have thought there would be wine tastings in Epcot? What’s awesome about Epcot is that everyone is drinking and having a beer. This is definitely a place for adults to unwind.

Location:
German Pavilion, Epcot

In American

Churros and Mickey Pretzels at Magic Kingdom

June 13, 2016

Walking around Magic Kingdom in Frontierland, we stopped by this cart for a quick snack. Since we had the Disney dining plan, we were entitled to one snack each per day. I was originally looking for a cart with Turkey legs, but turns out they don’t offer it as a snack item as it is $11.75. Since I didn’t want to spend extra money, we had to settle for Mickey-shaped pretzels and churros.

Mickey Pretzel looks super cute but they didn’t have anymore cheese sauce. When we ate this, it was pretty hard to eat this without any additional flavour. That cheese sauce would have come in handy.

Churro was what I’ve been waiting for. It’s super long, fresh and crisp. Tons of sugar was packed on but I didn’t care. More calories, no problem.

Everyday, we would walk a lot around each park, so I didn’t mind eating a lot.

Location:
Frontierland, Magic Kingdom

In Epcot

Tangierine Cafe: Morocco in Epcot’s World Showcase

June 11, 2016

Take a stroll into Tangierine Café, where it reminds me of Aladdin. It is located in the Morocco area of Epcot’s World Showcase. If you’re lucky, you might be able to spot Aladdin and Jasmine close by.

This quick service restaurant serves up shawarma, wraps, and different types of platters.

The meat on the large skewers look severely processed. Traditionally, you will be able to see the different layers of meat, but this just looks like it was ground up with filler and spices, then moulded into shape.

We got 2 platters and ate outside in the shade.

Shawarma Chicken and Lamb Platter has a side of hummus, tabouleh and couscous salad with Moroccan bread. Very flavourful items and I liked the platter as you don’t have to get messy eating a wrap.

Shawarma Lamb Platter has the same side as the other platter. The only difference is the meat.

They have a few different items for dessert, but we went with the baklava.

Baklava is a sweet pastry made of filo, chopped nuts and honey. It was very sweet and we only could have a few bites each.

To wash all that food down, coke and water had to do. We usually end up sharing the coke and saving the water for later when we need it. It’s a lot easier to carry it around the park or put it into our bag without spilling.

Overall, the food was good compared to some other quick service restaurants in Epcot. If you compare this to real authentic Moroccan cuisine, it doesn’t even come close.

We rate Tangierine Cafe:

Address:
1510 N Avenue of the Stars, Orlando, FL
Morocco – Epcot

Website:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/tangierine-cafe/menus/

In Buffet

Liberty Tree Tavern: New England Themed Buffet in Magic Kingdom

June 10, 2016

Liberty Tree Tavern is located in Liberty Square inside Magic Kingdom. We made reservations ahead of time with our travel agent so we were guaranteed a spot to the restaurants that we wanted to check out.

They do all you can eat dinner buffet. The food is pretty standard, but it can be modified for those who have certain allergies.

We checked in when it was our time, but it was very busy, so all reservations were bumped back by 15 minutes. The interior looks pretty cool.

It feels like we were transported back in time to an 18th century American Inn.

Dinner is $33 for people over the age of 10 and $19 for those that are 9 and under.

Everyone gets to share:

Declaration salad
Patriots platter
Johnny Appleseed’s Tart

I went with Unsweetened Iced Tea with Lemon and M got his Coke. It was a super hot day, so we were so happy there is unlimited refills. Our server was very good at refilling our drinks without us asking.

Warn dinner rolls arrived with honey butter.

Declaration Salad is shared among the table and there is tossed mixed greens with house-made dressing. It was nice to have a salad that’s refreshing compared to the carb heavy meals we had earlier in the day.

The Patriot’s Platter arrived with mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans on the first plate. All these sides were really good.

On the second plate, there was roasted turkey breast, pot roast, tavern ham, and stuffing. The turkey was a bit dry, but the ham and pot roast were really good.

Of course, there was also a big bow of gravy too. This was good to put on the turkey to counteract the dryness.

Johnny Appleseed’s Tart has baked apples, cinnamon, cranberries on top of a pastry shell. It is also served with vanilla ice cream. I wasn’t a fan of this dessert as it was very sweet.

Overall, the meal was pretty good compared to the other casual dining restaurants in Disney World. If you are a large eater, a buffet like this will be worth the money.

We Rate Liberty Tree Tavern:

Address:
4600 World Dr., Orlando, FL
Liberty Square – Magic Kingdom

Website:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/liberty-tree-tavern/

In Disney World

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe: Magic Kingdom

June 9, 2016

We were in Magic Kingdom Park and needed to find a good quick service restaurant as part of our Disney meal plan, so we went to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Frontierland. It was highly recommended as you do get your moneys worth.

It’s near Splash Mountain and Big Thunder, so in between waiting for our FastPass times, we grabbed a quick lunch. They serve Mexican food with an American twist.

It was busy for lunch but the staff here are so efficient to get people through the lines to get eating.

They have a salad bar too if you want to be a bit healthier.

With our dining plan, M and I were able to get 2 drinks, 2 desserts, and 2 entrees for our quick service meal.

With our MagicBands, we paid for our meal instantly and we had 16 more quick service meals to go. Anything extra would be charged to the room or you would pay in cash/card.

After we got our food, we had to scour for a table. It was busy, but people eat pretty quickly, so there was always a table open. There is seating outside too.

The best way to maximize what we originally paid for the Disney meal plan is to always order the most expensive items on the menu.

Taco Burger is topped with seasoned ground beef and pepper jack cheese and served with a side of tortilla chips. Imagine a sloppy joe.

Fajita Platter with barbacoa beef and chicken with cilantro, rice, beans, and tortilla. The platter has a lot of food.

The tortillas were wrapped up in aluminum to keep it warm.

I took a little bit of everything and made little tacos. The food was good and filling.

For our drinks, I got water to stay hydrated. That Orlando sun is fierce. M got the strawberry lemonade with a cute Mickey straw.

Churro bites with chocolate sauce. You get 8 pieces per order, but I found these to be a bit limp and stale. Not as fresh as the other churros in the parks.

Overall, the food is ok. Don’t expect too much from the Disney Parks food as it’s mostly fast food made to serve pass amounts of people

We Rate Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe:

Address:
Magic Kingdom, 1180 Seven Seas Dr., Orlando, FL
Frontierland

Website:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/pecos-bill-tall-tale-inn-and-cafe/

In Epcot

Teppan Edo: Japanese Teppanyaki in Epcot

June 7, 2016

Right after we got out of the airport and checked into the Disney Resort, we made our way to Epcot to catch our dinner reservations at Teppan Edo. We had a little time to kill, so we walked around Japan Town to check out their large souvenir store. Their store has pretty cool stuff from Sailormoon to Dragon Ball Z figurines.

Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining are both located in this large building. Teppan Edo on the left and Tokyo Dining on the right.

Teppan Edo is known for an interactive dining experience where an Teppanyaki chef comes out and cooks on a hot grill right in front of your table.

We made reservations weeks ago in advance via our travel agent.

With reservations, I found that you get seated promptly at your reservation time. All the staff were nice and friendly.

Ichigo is a non-alcoholic cocktail with strawberries, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Nice and refreshing for a hot Summer in Orlando.

Shochu cocktail with fresh grape fruit. It comes with half a grapefruit, which you need to squeeze out all the pulp and juices.

Then you pour it into your glass. M did enjoy it.

Seating is communal and you are all seated at the same time. Each table sites 8 people. We sat with people from California, Florida and Brazil, which was pretty cool.

We both ordered entrees and it is served with a garden salad, udon noodles, vegetables, and sukiyaki beef rice. We were on the Disney Dining Plan, so we knew to order the 2 most expensive items on the menu to make it worth it.

First the garden salad arrives with a tomato, cucumber, greens and a lot of sauce. It’s basically drowning in all that sauce buried below.

The chef then does a few tricks on the grill to get the show started. The person that we got wasn’t very good, he accidentally tossed a spatula towards a guest and dropped his utensils. It kinda started the dinner off on a bad note as no one really looked too impressed. The other chef at the table across from us had no issues at all.

At least he made us a volcano with steam before he began mixing the veggies with udon.

The udon has a pretty good portion for each person. It was very salty. I think he added too much soy sauce to it. We did finish it, but we were in dire need of more water.

We got the Filet Mignon ($34) and Julienne Beef ($32). Both nice cuts of beef. Expensive, but with the dining plan, it was worth it.

We got the Filet Mignon cooked to medium rare. You really can’t go wrong with a filet mignon as it is already so tender.

Julienne beef was good too but I felt it was a bit heavy handed on the salt.

To go with the beef, the sukiyaki rice bowl arrives. It was ok as well.

Vanilla-Green Tea Swirl Soft Serve Ice Cream ($4.95) came in a good sized bowl, but we were so full that it was very hard to finish.

Green Tea Mousse Cake has layers of green tea sponge cake with green tea mousse and whipped cream. Was light in green tea flavour, but it was sweet to balance out the natural bitterness of the tea.

Overall, the food was quite salty from the soy sauce and excessive salt. The Japanese food here is definitely Americanized and isn’t very authentic. For one dining credit, we got our value out of it, but I wouldn’t return. The experience is definitely dependent on the chef you get. Ours was pretty bad, so the magic fizzled out quite early on in the meal when our chef kept dropping his utensils.

Of all the restaurants we’ve been to at Disney World, Teppan Edo was one of our least favourites.

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