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There are few things better than talking about the food at Walt Disney Parks! From the never-ending festivals in Epcot, the great restaurants in the parks and resorts, to the culinary delights at Disney Springs, we want to cover it all. Not just the what is it but also how do they craft it. Food News, reviews, and helpful tips to make your trip to Disney properties practically perfect in every way.

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Today is Part II of Dining at Universal Studios with Special Guest Jon Self focusing on the Universal Epic Universe dining.

Today we have a returning special guest who is going to give us some guidance when it comes to dining at Universal Studios Orlando, theme park blogger, Jon Self. Jon has been a part-time writer in the fields of dining, theme parks, and faith-based issues for over ten years. He has written for theme park publications such as TouringPlans, The Unofficial Guides, MickeyVisit, DisneyDose, MouseDining, PiratesnAndPrincesses, and Attractions Magazine. He also has over 20 years of faith-based ministry experience as a pastor, theological instructor, and missionary. Jon currently works as a full-time freelance writer who focuses on theme parks in the Orlando area. He is also involved in helping develop two new concepts for theme park planning resources, one of which should be out soon.

So, whether you’re planning your next trip or just dreaming of a voodoo doughnut and butterbeer, sit back, relax, and get ready to savor every bite of today’s episode.

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Pull up a chair Happy Platers!

Today we have a returning special guest who is going to give us some guidance when it comes to dining at Universal Studios Orlando, theme park blogger, Jon Self. Jon has been a part-time writer in the fields of dining, theme parks, and faith-based issues for over ten years. He has written for theme park publications such as TouringPlans, The Unofficial Guides, MickeyVisit, DisneyDose, MouseDining, PiratesnAndPrincesses, and Attractions Magazine. He also has over 20 years of faith-based ministry experience as a pastor, theological instructor, and missionary. Jon currently works as a full-time freelance writer who focuses on theme parks in the Orlando area. He is also involved in helping develop two new concepts for theme park planning resources, one of which should be out soon.

So, whether you’re planning your next trip or just dreaming of a voodoo doughnut and butterbeer, sit back, relax, and get ready to savor every bite of today’s episode.

First Up - Dining at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, City Walk and Resorts

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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival first began in 1996. At the time, it was a modest event—just a 30-day celebration held in the fall. But even then, it was clear that Disney had tapped into something special. The festival was designed to enhance the park's World Showcase by offering guests the chance to sample global cuisines and fine wines, bringing a whole new layer of cultural immersion to the EPCOT experience.

What started with just 25 global marketplaces scattered around World Showcase Lagoon has now grown into a massive event that stretches over several months, featuring over 30 marketplaces, celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, and even live entertainment. The festival has truly become a staple of EPCOT, attracting foodies from all over the world.

Now, let’s talk about what’s in store for 2024. This year's festival will kick off on August 29th, and run through November 23rd. As always, guests can expect an incredible lineup of global marketplaces, offering small plates and beverages inspired by cuisines from around the world. So grab your favorite park snack, settle in, and let’s get started!

When are you heading down and what is one your "Must Eat" list?

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The latest announcements from D23 are game-changers for Walt Disney World, and we are thrilled to share the news with you! Let’s have some fun and see how we think this will affect the world of Disney Dining:

Villains Land in Magic Kingdom

New Nighttime Parade at Magic Kingdom

Cars-Themed Expansion in Frontierland

Monsters Inc. Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

“Encanto”-Themed Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Indiana Jones Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Pueblo Esperanza in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

EPCOT’s Test Track is getting a refresh and will reopen in 2025.

A Zootopia show is coming to the Tree of Life next winter.

EPCOT will also debut a Spaceship Earth Lounge next summer.

Magic Kingdom will welcome a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern for all ages next summer.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will introduce a new Mandalorian story to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, using an epic engine to bring the adventure to life.

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First up, a royal proclamation! The grand festivities of World Princess Week are nearly upon us, and you, dear listeners, are cordially invited to join in the enchantment. From August 25 through 31, the Disney Parks will be shimmering with regal fun, but the magic extends throughout the entire month of August. So, don your tiaras and ready your taste buds for a feast fit for royalty!

But wait, the magic doesn't stop there! Ghouls, goblins, witches, and fellow foodies, it's time to dust off those treat bags and prepare your appetites because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is just around the corner. Kicking off the spooky season from August 9 through October 31, 2024, this beloved event at Magic Kingdom Park promises a frightfully good time.

As the sun sets, the eerie excitement begins with thrilling entertainment, a dazzling nighttime spectacular, and, a plethora of delicious treats and eats. Between trick-or-treating around the park, be sure to save room for the spooktacular delights the culinary teams have conjured up this year, there's a cauldron full of treats waiting for you!

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Today we're diving into the captivating history of character dining at the most magical place on Earth. From humble beginnings to today's must-have reservations, let's explore how dining with your favorite Disney characters became a quintessential part of the Disney experience.

What is your favorite Character Dining Meal?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

This past weekend, Kristi and Danae were able to spend some time at Walt Disney World. They were able to dine at some new places and revisit some others.

Tony's Town Square
Golden Oak Outpost
Gaston's Tavern
1900 Park Fair
Centertown Market - Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Primo Piatto - Disney's Riviera Resort
Citrico's - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

When is your next trip to Disney and do you have any new dining plans?

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Today, we’re diving into the coolest topic yet—literally! We’re talking about the best foods and treats to help you beat the heat while you explore the most magical place on Earth.

Whether you’re strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., venturing into the wilds of Animal Kingdom, or taking a tour around the world at EPCOT, we’ve got you covered with the top snacks and drinks to keep you refreshed and energized. From iconic Dole Whip floats to mouthwatering frozen lemonades, we’ll explore all the ways you can stay cool and enjoy every moment under the Florida sun.

So grab your Mickey ears and your sunscreen, because we’re about to embark on a tasty journey that will leave you craving a cold treat and feeling like you’re walking on ice! Let’s dive right in and discover the best ways to chill out at Walt Disney World!

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Today we are diving into where to eat in EPCOT's World Showcase when there isn't a festival going on. That's right, no Food and Wine, no Flower and Garden, no Festival of the Arts —just the incredible, year-round dining experiences that make EPCOT a culinary paradise.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned EPCOT explorer, we're here to guide you through the best spots to satisfy your cravings and indulge in some global cuisine. From mouthwatering pastries in France to delectable sushi in Japan, and everything in between, we've got the inside scoop on some of our favorite dishes and hidden gems.

So grab your fork, loosen that belt a notch, and get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure around the world—without ever leaving EPCOT.

Where is your favorite place to snack or dine in EPCOT without a festival?

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Hello Happy Platers!

Attention all food enthusiasts! Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE is back at Disney Springs, promising a menu that will make your taste buds dance with delight. From July 1 through August 11, 2024, you can indulge in must-try items at over 40 flavor-filled locations across Disney Springs.

This year, Disney Springs is featuring a culinary series hosted by Kroger Delivery, offering first-hand demonstrations from renowned chefs and restaurant owners. New to the event, enjoy pairing events with menus specially curated for Flavors of Florida, featuring exquisite dishes expertly paired with wine, beer, and cocktails. Visit the official site for all the details and to register for this exciting new offering. Also new this year is the Discover the Springs seek-and-find activity. Complete the map and receive a special surprise.

Check out the Foodie Guide Here!

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Seasons Greetings Happy Platers?!

We are officially 1/2 way to the Christmas & Holiday Season...why do we feel like we missed the first half of the year?

Walt Disney World has announced the holiday line up for entertainment & seasonal fun:

Jollywood Nights are back at Hollywood Studios with dates
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party pricing & dates
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
Gingerbread Houses & Holiday Decor
Santa's Coming...I KNOW HIM!

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

Today we are going to catch up on some limited-time treats that mark the celebration of some new and old Disney favorites.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Treats
Lion King's 30th Anniversary Delights
EPCOT Communicore Plaza Festival Delights

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On today’s show, we are going to take a step back in time and look at the history of dining in Disneyland with a focus on one particularly swashbuckling eatery, Blue Bayou.

This immersive dining experience opened on March 18, 1967, and was the first restaurant ever to be built inside a ride attraction anywhere in the world.

Do you wish there was a Blue Bayou in other Disney Parks?

Click here to view the Disneyland Independent Press Telegram Souvenir Booklet

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Our recent shows have been all about Disney food facts and behind-the-scenes info. We're keeping that theme going with a segment called "Did you know?”

Do you know of some fun Disney Food Facts? Let us know!

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Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most fascinating aspects of Disney’s food operations: the Flavor Lab. This behind-the-scenes powerhouse is responsible for nearly every new restaurant, dish, and drink at Disney theme parks worldwide. Let’s dive into this incredible facility's structure, operations, and purview!

The Flavor Lab’s Structure

Imagine a 7,000-square-foot, backstage-only test kitchen, brimming with creativity and culinary innovation. The Flavor Lab is divided into four distinct sections:

Eat
Create
Drink
Industrial Kitchen

How fun would it be to work here?!

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On today's show, we talk about Disney's Culinary Harvest Program. This is a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, benefiting more than 40 Orlando-area nonprofits such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers, and Kids Cafes.

Click here for more information about the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

To locate a Second Harvest - Feeding America near you visit: Feeding America

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

We are BACK...apologies again for our complete technical failure last week. It was a social experiment we will definitely try again.

On the menu this week:

Dates released for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates: Aug. 29th - Nov. 23rd
The menus for Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Pointsound delicious!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we celebrate Victoria & Albert's receiving their first Michelin Star and the installation of Smellephants on Parade, presented by Scentsy in Storybook Circus.

Will you be signing up as a "Whiff-sistant"?

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Ahoy Happy Platers!

On today’s menu, we are finishing up our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206, and the Deluxe on 212, 216, 220, 237, and 243. Our last Deluxe Resort is Disney’s Yacht Club.

What is your favorite place to dine at the Yacht Club?

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Traveling in large groups to Walt Disney World poses unique challenges, particularly when it comes to securing dining reservations. Today we discuss some strategies to enhance your chances of getting the dining experiences you desire for your group and list the WDW restaurants that can accommodate large parties.

Additional tips for dining with large groups:

Consider dining during off-peak hours to improve your chances of securing reservations.
Attempt to book online at 5:45 am EST and if necessary, call the reservation line when it opens at 7:00 am EST.
Some Disney Springs restaurants may have availability withheld. If unable to secure a reservation through Disney, try using OpenTable or contacting the restaurants directly.
If unable to secure one reservation for your entire group, consider splitting into two smaller reservations. When checking in, request to be seated near each other.
For reservations requiring prepayment, such as Cinderella’s Royal Table or Hoop Dee Doo, remember to prepay for everyone unless you're on the Dining Plan.
Book reservations based on popularity, not the chronological order of your trip.
Ensure all members of your party are present to be seated.

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On today's show, we gather up some Disney Food Bites:

Character Breakfast returning to Disney's Vero Beach Resort
Celebrate Earth Month in Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks & Resort
Season of the 4th begins on April 5th in Disneyland Park

Eagerly awaiting sponsorships for our Disneyland Trip! May the force be with us...

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We all know that Disney does theming extremely well. It is often so good; that we get completely lost trying to absorb all of it. That goes for the restaurants too…sometimes we miss out on the meal trying to discover all of the hidden easter eggs and décor references.

Today we will talk about some eateries that do that and more! These are some of the most immersive dining experiences on the property. From the décor to the food and even the servers, these places transport you to a time gone by or help you jump into the pages of a storybook.

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206 and started the Deluxe on 212, 216, 220, and 237. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Saratoga Springs and Wilderness Lodge.

Which restaurant is your favorite from these resorts?

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Today's show is a serving of Disney Food News:

Revision to the dining reservation system on desktop and app
1900 Park Fare Menu released
“Sip, Savor & Stroll” Event - Patina Restaurant Group March 21st Disney Springs

Click here for tickets to the Sip, Savor & Stroll

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On today's show, join us for a live recording of all the food we tried at the International Flower and Garden Festival. Filled with all the background sounds and music, it is just like you were there with us. Special thanks to Happy Plater, Brandi K. who joined us at the table and trash cans!

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What's Blooming Happy Plater?!

The Flower and Garden Festival, now a classic springtime tradition, had humble beginnings in 1994 as a simple seasonal display garden featuring a few Disney characters. Before the introduction of fancy food stalls and entertainment, the event primarily showcased small floral arrangements and meticulously crafted topiaries, attracting visitors from far and wide who marveled at the beauty of the gardens.

From February 28 to May 27, 2024, EPCOT will undergo a captivating transformation into a flower-filled adventure, offering guests a delightful blend of delectable bites, meticulously crafted topiaries, must-see entertainment, and exclusive merchandise.

Check out the Outdoor Kitchen Menus Here!

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

We have a special guest at the table today, Jon Self, a member and frequent contributor to the Happy Platers community. Jon, a freelance writer specializing in theme park foods in the Orlando area, has made significant contributions to more than 16 different sites and blogs. We're thrilled to welcome Jon today as he shares his insights and tips on Disney Dining. Additionally, he'll be unveiling an exciting new project that we're confident will captivate the Happy Platers.

Welcome to the table Jon!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

In the enchanted realm of Disney, where villainous hearts intertwine, a sinister symphony of love songs unfolds. Eerie melodies like "Be Prepared," The Queen’s Dungeon," and "Friends from the Other Side" weave tales of dark passion, capturing the essence of Disney's most notorious couples. As Valentine's Day draws near, we invite you to join us in a fiendishly delightful feast fit for the most wicked of Disney couples.

This year featuring the unhappy couples:

The Evil Queen and Gaston - "The Sinister Feast for Royalty and Brawn"
Yzma and Dr. Facilier - "The Mystic Schemers"

New Feature - "Where Would You Eat?"
We take a look at the popular places to eat at our listener locations...first up Atlanta!

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Aloha & Bienvenue Happy Platters!

On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206, and started the Deluxe on 212, 216, and 220. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Polynesian Village and Riviera Resorts.

Do you have a favorite dining location at these resorts?

A special "thank you" to Wendi for all of the wonderful and amazing memories we have created in these 186 episodes! You will always have a seat at the table.

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Welcome to the Table Happy Platers!

On today's show, we have a potluck of topics:

Celebrate Soulfully Food
More Dining Plan News
Review of Festival of the Arts - quick bites

Are you excited about the beignets at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom?

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

This year, on Jan. 9th, the Disney Dining Plan came back online. It was first introduced in 2005 and has developed in complexity and variations over time. The Disney Dining Plan allows guests to eat at park restaurants without needing to have cash on their persons. The plan does now include alcoholic beverages but not gratuities. The plan has been criticized for various reasons, including that servers need to be more knowledgeable about which food items are considered meals and which are considered snacks. Currently, Disney only offers 2 dining plans: QS and Standard. Previously there was a Deluxe dining that entitled you to 3 TS meals per day!

We are going to break down the value of adding the dining plan to your WDW package vs. paying out of pocket. Also, we look into the current Disney+ “Free” Dining package vs. the stay longer promo.

Here is the breakdown of the dining plan entitlements:

Quick Service -

2 Quick-Service Meals (per night of stay)*
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink (per night of stay)*
1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug**

Standard Dining -

1 Quick-Service Meal (per night of stay)*
1 Table-Service Meal (per night of stay)*
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink (per night of stay)*
1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug**

Have you ever used the Disney Dining plan and do you plan on using it in the future?

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Bon Appetit Happy Platers!

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts, inaugurated in 2017, is a festival showcasing visual, culinary, and performing arts. The first annual event took place on weekends. This year the Festival starts on Jan. 12 and runs through Feb. 19, EPCOT will embrace the arts in all forms, from music to cuisines, and fill the park with plenty of dazzling experiences to enjoy.

With 18 Food Studios filled with expertly crafted bites and delights, your taste buds are about to be brought to life with the culinary arts! As you eat your way around the World Showcase, be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, a returning food stroll featuring culinary delights. With each bite, collect stamps by purchasing five of these decadent dishes to receive a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie. special prize from Deco Delights to enjoy.

Check out the Foodie Guide Here!

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Today WDW launched 2 new promos and one of them is delicious. Disney+ Subscribers: Enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals most nights from July 1 to September 30, 2024.

And the other is Save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer—or save up to 30% on shorter stays. This offer is valid for stays most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024.

On an upcoming show, we are going to dive deep into these offers to see which if either is the best value for your Disney dollar.

Now how about some Disney Food trivia?

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Happy New Year Happy Platers!

We can’t believe that this is our first show of 2024 and once again like everyone else we are talking about “Resolutions”. Not just any old resolutions but some of the best, Disney Dining Resolutions!

What are your top 5 Disney Dining Resolutions?

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Happy Holidays Happy Platers!

On today’s show we have some menu reviews for 2 new restaurants in Disney Springs and dining options for EPCOT’s new fireworks show Luminous – The Symphony of Us.

First up – there has been lots of buzz about the two new eateries that have opened up in Disney Springs – eet by Maneet Chauhan and Summer House on the Lake. Let’s take a look at the menu for each and see what we would order up.

Summer House on the Lake - brings sunshine to the table year-round—with a menu that showcases garden-fresh foods and seasonal Florida ingredients. Satisfy your appetite with flavorful salads, sandwiches, pizzas and more at lunch and dinner. And on Saturdays and Sundays, delight in a special brunch menu. Enjoy a sweet finale to your meal—or start with dessert first! Treat your senses to freshly baked cookies, brownies and other goodies from the in-house bakery. Stop by The Cookie Bar, a dessert-focused market within this space serving up freshly baked cookies and house-made pastries, wine, beer, handcrafted cocktails, nonalcoholic beverages and more.

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Happy Holiday Happy Platers!

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! Back by popular demand the amazing and incredible “12 Days of Disney Food” sung to the popular Christmas Tune “The 12 Days of Christmas” with a visit from the ghost of Christmas past, Ryan Hedstrom!

1 – A Dole whip eaten in the shade of Swiss Family Robinson Tree
2 - Adventureland spring rolls
3 - Morimoto Spare Ribs
4 - People who "should" share a Gaston Cinnamon Roll
5 - Anything shaped like a Mickey Head
6 - Mickey Shaped Beignets
7 - Popcorn Refills
8 – Crispy Churros served with the warm chocolate at Three Bridges Bar and Grill
9 - Dipping sauces Sanaa bread service
10 – Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s
11- Drinks around World Showcase
12 – Trips Ryan can make to the buffet at Biergarten

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Seasons Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we are hoping to lend a helping hand with your holiday shopping. As we record this show, Christmas Day is 18 days away and the beginning of Hannukah is 1! Each year we had a show dedicated to Disney Food Gifts. These may range from cheap to extravagant and lots in between. So here is our collection of gadgets, gizmos, whosits, and whatsit galore.

Visit our Holiday Gift Guide Here!

What Disney Gift would you like to receive this year?

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Hello Happy Platers!

On today's show, Kristi & Danae give a trip report from their recent visit to Walt Disney World to celebrate Danae's bday that included:

Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Gingerbread House Resort Tour
Blizzard Beach (brrr!)
Dining at Capa - The Four Season Resort Orlando

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Merry Yuletide Greetings Happy Platers!

It is officially the holiday season, and we hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving that was filled with laughter and lots of leftovers. We thought we would join in on the celebration by listing “These are a few of my favorite things” that we love about Disney in the holiday season.

What are some of your favorite holiday things at Disney Parks & Resorts?

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Konnichiwa Happy Platers!

On today’s show, we welcome to the table Happy Plater, Miranda Benson, an original Happy Plater joining us on our 100th episode celebration and showcasing her knowledge as our resident Disney historian on episode 112. Miranda, her husband Jon, and son Alex recently went on a trip to Tokyo Disneyland, and she is joining us today to give us some of the highlights of their amazing trip.

Tokyo Disneyland is a 115-acre theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Japan, near Tokyo. It was the first Disney park to be built outside the United States and it opened on April 15, 1983. The park was constructed by WED Enterprises in the same style as the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland in California. It is owned by The Oriental Land Company, which licenses intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disneyland and its companion park, Tokyo DisneySea, are the only Disney parks in the world not owned or operated by The Walt Disney Company in any capacity.

Which international Disney Park is at the top of your must travel to list?

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Pull Up a Chair Happy Platers!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means … holiday goodies! The culinary teams at Walt Disney World Resort have been hard at work making sure everyone gets a flavorful present all across property. And with the passion and creativity put to the plate this year, there’s no doubt all of these talented culinary experts are on the nice list. No matter where you venture at the Resort, you’ll enter a winter wonderland of flavor with tasty bites and sips that will light up your taste buds.
Along with some delicious treats at Disney Springs and we give the details of all that it takes to make amazing the Gingerbread Houses.

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Hey Howdy Ho Ho Ho Happy Platers!

Happy Platers just like Walt Disney World in just one show we move from Halloween to Christmas! That’s right, MVMCP is bringing the festive fun from Nov. 9, 2023 through Dec. 22, 2023. This beloved party is filled with holiday excitement sure to put you in the spirit of the season. This year is filled with nearly an all-new lineup of goodies to put you in a winter wonderland! Let’s unwrap this year’s Foodie Guide to MVMCP!

Check out the Foodie Guide HERE!

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Happy Haunts Happy Platers!

On today's show, we discuss some delicious food news -

Haunted Mansion Lounge on the Disney Tresuure
Holiday Gingerbread Display in Walt Disney World
Foodie Guide to Jollywood Nights in Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Pull up a chair Happy Platers!

On the menu for today’s show is dining outside the Disney bubble. The Lake Buena Vista and Orlando areas have many delicious places to eat that are very close to WDW. Joining us at the table today is Orlando local and Happy Plater, Kerry Holthe.

With over 200 places to eat at Walt Disney World, many of us never seem to travel outside of the Disney bubble, and if you are a foodie you could be doing a disservice to your palette. In fact, WalletHub just ranked Orlando the No. 1 food city in America!

Do you have a favorite place to dine that is not on a Disney property?

Here are Kerry's recommendations:

Fogo de Chao - https://fogodechao.com/location/orlando/
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
Thai House of Orlando - https://www.thaihouseoforlando.net/menu1.html
Guru in Clermont - https://gururestaurantclermont.com/
Best place for:
Family Friendly Dining: Sonny's (multiple locations)
Date Night: Costco
Best International Cuisine: Thai/Guru (see above)
Coffee: Rosallie in DT WG - https://www.atelierdining.com/rosallie-winter-garden/
Dessert: The Way Chocolate in WG - https://waychocolate.com/

Danae's Recommendations:
NY Beer Project - https://www.nybeerproject.com/
Foxtail Coffe Co. - https://www.foxtailcoffee.com/
Market to Table - https://market2table.com/
Domu - https://domufl.squarespace.com/
G’s Southern Kitchen - https://www.gssouthernkitchen.com/
Lotte Market - https://www.lotteplaza.com/locations/orlando-fl/

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Hello Happy Platers!

On today's menu, we discuss the Holiday Kitchens coming to the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays - A Taste of the Holidays for Everyone! Sip, savor and celebrate the most magical time of the year! Delight in seasonal dishes and beverages from our holiday kitchens. Plus the Candlelight Processional dining packages will be available again this year.

Three popular spots at Walt Disney World Resort are giving their menus a revamp. On Oct. 11, Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Banana Cabana at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be getting new items with a little something for everyone.

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206 and started the Deluxe on 212 and 216. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Grand Floridian and Old Key West Resorts.

Which of these restaurants/lounges are your favorites? Any you would like to try?

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Hey Happy Platers!

Phew, did life throw some bumps at us this past week...due to that we are replaying the 100th Episode Celebration which featured a live recording from EPCOT World Showplace.

Would anyone be interested in joining us for another live recording? What time of year or EPCOT Festival works best for you?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we discuss some recent food news and new food bites over at EPCOT:

Disney just announced plans at Destination D23 that a new tavern is in the works for Adventureland in Magic Kingdom.
NEW FOOD ITEMS in EPCOT
- Connections Cafe
- Sunshine Seasons
- Space 220
Final Food Booths opened at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- Wine & Wedge
- Char & Chop
- Bubbles & Brine
- Swirled Showcase

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Pull up a chair Happy Platers!

There has been lots of news released over the past couple of weeks and some of it was all about the food! So, let’s jump right in and head over to the West Coast for some exciting new offerings at Disneyland. Then we make our way back over to WDW As fall arrives, so do the treats. In the coming weeks, delights will be landing at various locations at Disney Springs and select Disney Resort hotels, with even more goodies coming in October.

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Hello Happy Platers!

On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206 and started the Deluxe on 212. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Boardwalk and Contemporary Resorts.

Which one of these resorts is your preferred for dining?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On episode 213 we highlighted the variety of options at Disney Springs that required no reservations and offered walkup ordering. Today we head back over to DS to take a look at the delicious dessert and sweet treat offerings to satisfy your cravings!

What is your favorite sweet treat at Disney Springs? Any new places you'd like to try?

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Pull up a chair Happy Platers!

Back on episode 211, Danae gave us some insight into all of the steps that Disney takes when it comes to new and updated menus in the Parks & Resorts. With that added knowledge today we are going to take a look at 3 new updated menus

The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort,
Topolino’s at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Which menu are you looking forward to trying?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

For today’s show, we are heading over to Disney Springs to explore some of the delicious options when you just can’t find a table service reservation. DS has over 68 TS, QS, lounges, and more but what are your options when you are limited on time or nothing is available for a TS meal? Don’t get discouraged because DS has several walkup options that are full of flavor and variety.

Have you tried any of these walkups? Which one are you thinking of trying on your next trip?

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Pull up a chair Happy Platers!

On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206 and today we start on the deluxe. Since the Deluxe Resorts and Villas have many dining options, we are going to review 2 resorts per show in alphabetical order. First up: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas and Disney’s Beach Club Resort.

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Greetings Happy Platers!

When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still — it’s August in Walt Disney World! Yes, Happy Platers the transformation of Disney Parks has started this very first week of August. Pumpkins, fall leaves and some delicious treats are running amuck, amuck, amuck.

On the menu for today’s show are some recent changes to the dining system on the MDE app, the eats & treats that will be available during MNSSHP and the grand reopening of Trail’s End and Crocketts Tavern at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.

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For today's show, Danae and Kristi take a quick trip around World Showcase and give us live reviews of a few of the global marketplaces. We hope you enjoy this quick bite of a show.

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On last week’s show, we reviewed the global marketplace menus for this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. There are some delicious dishes being served up again this year. For today’s show, we thought we would head back to class and go over the history of the Food & Wine Festival.

What are some of the things you would like for Disney to bring back to the festival?

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Bienvenue, Bienvenido, Willkommen World Traveling Happy Platers!

Today is one of our favorite shows to talk about each year and that is EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Global Marketplace Menus! Disney recently released the menus for this festival beginning on July 27th through November 18th.

This year we embark on a culinary journey across 6 continents as we taste our way around the world. Five new food booths are opening this fall:

· Char & Chop
· Wine & Wedge
· Bubbles & Brine
· Swirled Showcase
· Flavors of America

The first 4 are being added to celebrate Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, but not all of them will open with the festival on July 27th.

Stroll across 6 continents—and beyond—as you sample mouthwatering delicacies at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Discover a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative cooking techniques from chefs worldwide. This food aficionado’s paradise is replete with delicious dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate. Check out the menus here!

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We often talk about restaurants that we have planned on dining at or made a reservation, but it never failed we always canceled. A couple of weeks ago Danae and Kristi spent a few days in WDW with the challenge of eating at those restaurants. We think they did pretty well!

Day 1 – Skipper Canteen

Day 2 – Wine Bar George

Day 3 – Tutto Italio

Trader Sam’s - Thai Chicken Flatbread- with Bacon and Peanut Sauce/Pan-fried Dumplings

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Welcome to the Table Happy Platers!

On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203 and today we move on to the Moderates.

Caribbean Beach Resort
Port Orleans: French Quarter Resort
Port Orleans: Riverside Resort
Coronado Springs Resort

Which moderate has your favorite food options?

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Summer Greetings Happy Platers!

On today's show, we talk about a great way to celebrate all things summer with the Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE 2023. Disney Springs will be serving up some mouthwatering and fresh flavors inspired by the Sunshine State. From July 1 through August 13, over 30 locations all throughout Disney Springs will be featuring a variety of dishes and sips you simply must try. You’ll be able to embrace summer and delight in homegrown flavors from Florida, along with first-hand demonstrations from renowned chefs and restaurant owners.

Check out the Flavors of Florida Guide Here!

Learn more about the Culinary Series Here!

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Seasons Greetings Happy Platers?!

Tis theHalfway to the Holidaysseason, and we LOVE any reason to celebrate all that is merry and bright at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Here’s a first look at what’s holly, jolly, and new this holiday season as well as details about the return of your favorite Disney traditions.

Disney Jollywood Nights – a new, separately ticketed event from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on 10 select nights. Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event.

• November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29
• December: 4, 6,16,18, 20

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.”
The party dates are:

• November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
• December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

For more Halfway to the Holidays info head over here!

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

On today’s menu, we are starting a new series about dining at WDW Resorts. We will visit each resort and give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available.

Today we will start with the Value resorts:

All-Star Movies
All-Star Music
All-Star Sports
Pop Century
Art of Animation

Which resort is your favorite food options?

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

On May 31st, WDW opened vacation packages for 2023. And with that, the new dining packages went live…and the Disney site went dead. We were able to see how much each of the dining plans will cost per night of your stay. Here is a quick breakdown of the per-night price:

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan:
- Adult = $57 ($2.00 increase from previous 2020)
- Child = $23.83 ($2.17 decrease from previous 2020)
Disney Dining Plan:
- Adult = $94.28 ($16.27 increase from previous 2020)
- Child = $29.69 ($.82 decrease from previous 2020)

For the main entrée for today’s show, we are going to keep it light with a round of Disney Food Trivia!

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Welcome to the Table Happy Platers!

Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts have announced some menu updates and some seasonal eats & treats. Today, we break down these new offerings and also introduce a new segment called, "Culinary Corner".

Check out some of these new items here!

Download our quick guide to Mother Sauces...

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Welcome Aboard Happy Platers!

Wow...200 episodes! A huge "THANK YOU" to all of the Happy Platers and cohosts, Danae, Ryan and Wendi. Creating this show is always so much fun with this great community.

We have a special guest joining us at the table today, Chris Oakes. Chris is the co-owner of Keys to the Castle Travel agency, and he just returned from a 4-night cruise aboard the Disney Wish and has graciously agreed to give us some highlights of the fantastic food & drink he sampled. Welcome to the table Chris!

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Last week Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced some exciting news that made lots of foodie fans very happy.

Starting 01/09/2024, park reservations for date-based tickets are no longer required.
Reservations for 2024 WDW Vacation packages open on 05/31/2023
Early Morning Magic and Extended Evening hours will remain in 2024
New updates coming to Genie + that may include making a selection before your trip
FINALLY! The Dining plan makes its return starting on 01/09/2024
- Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
- Disney Dining Plan +

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Hello Happy Platers!

Disney has announced the dates for the 2023 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Prepare your palates beginning July 27 and continuing through November 18, 2023, EPCOT will be dishing up delights! Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall.

The main course for today’s show is a trip review! Danae and I at different times were able to make a trip out to the Disneyland resort and partake in the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. But you don’t just get to hear from us, we have a special guest joining us at the table today, Leah Hope, who was able to join Danae on her California trip. Leah has been on the show before to talk about when she and her BF Lauren joined Danae and me on a WDW Girls trip. Welcome back, Leah!

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It is hard to believe that Disney has started celebrating halfway to Halloween! And now May the 4th is this week too. Keep an eye out for some great treats that are featured in DL and WDW for the month of May celebrating the Star Wars Galaxy. Check out all the Star Wars treats here!

For today’s main feature, we are going to play a game called “Where is the Walt Disney World?”. This is where we challenge our knowledge of WDW menus by choosing an app, drink, entrée, and dessert from different WDW restaurants and then we try to guess where they are located!

How did you do with this challenge?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we start off by discussing the newly released Michelin Guide for Orlando, which features 9 restaurants in the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort. You can check out the guide here!

We are going to brush up on some Disney dining history with a look at how 5 of EPCOT’s eateries came to be. Since its opening as EPCOT Center in 1982, the second gate at Walt Disney World has arguably been just as well known for its food as for its attractions and theming. Over the years, numerous EPCOT restaurants in both the park’s Future World and World Showcase have become favorites of hardcore fans and casual Walt Disney World guests.

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Since the 50th anniversary of WDW is finally in the books, lots of things have changed overnight within the parks and resorts. Some old favorites have returned and along with a few menu changes too. Let’s take a look to see if they pass our “taste test”!

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Welcome in Happy Platers!

On today’s show, we are featuring a topic from Happy Platers – Kristin Arbeene: Progressive dining at Disney Springs. We are going to eat our way around DS with a Drink, App, Entrée, and dessert from different restaurants. The hard part about this will be just picking one with all of the great places to choose from.

Let us know what your dining choices would be for Disney Springs!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

After an iridescent-filled 18 months, WDW 50th Celebration has finally come to an end! The three of us were able to fit in one last trip right before the end of this glittery goodness which included a few new restaurants and we tasted a few of the Marketplace Kitchens at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival.

What were some of your festival favorites?

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This March, the Disney Parks blog invited everyone to join in their first-ever Disney Eats Munch Madness where your votes will help decide which Disney Parks snack will be declared the ultimate Disney Eat of 2023.

Whether you’re Team DOLE Whip or Team Churro, these 16 iconic Disney Parks snacks, have us hungry for more!

Here at the Happiest Place on Earth, we thought we would break down these brackets and see which one will become our ultimate Disney Eat.

The 2023 Disney Eats Munch Madness championship is taking place on Friday, March 31. You can see the results here: Munch Madness Brackets

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Today at the table we are joined by special guest AnnMarie H. Both of her children have food allergies but her little girl Lillian has a few that she needs to bring to the attention of the chefs at Disney. Annemarie shares with us some really useful tips and tricks and gives some great direction on her best practices for an easy Disney vacation that can be as close to worry free as possible.

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On today’s show, we head over to the West Coast to take a look at the full menu for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This returning flavor favorite started serving can’t-miss eats and sips on March 3 and run through April 25, 2023, at Disney California Adventure park.

From mouthwatering treats to must-try sips, there is plenty to taste across 12 festival marketplaces. With the new soon-to-be favorites BBQ Beef Brisket Slider from Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo and the Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew from Berry Patch, or the returning Mickey Mouse-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS from Nuts About Cheese, you will be more than satisfied.

As you can see, there’s limitless foodie fun to have at Disneyland Resort for the festival this year and all across our Disney Parks!

Now, let’s get to the good part, shall we?

Check out the Foodie Guide Here!

Greetings Happy Platers!

Springtime is in the air, and you know what that means – the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just around the corner. From March 1 to July 5, 2023, EPCOT will be transformed with flavors, flowers, and fun!

This year, over 15 Outdoor Kitchens are abloom with the freshest flavors and ingredients that are sure to be bursting with flavor. With returning favorites like the Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake from The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board or the Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE and nearly 50 new dishes about to blossom for the first time like you’ll definitely want to try everything.

Check out the Foodie Guide Here!

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On today’s show, we are going to fill the table with some Disney Food News bites!

New Menu Review - Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will welcome guests once beginning on April 1st in its newly reimagined space.
Another change to Topolino’s Character Breakfast Menu?!
Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure was getting a makeover. This summer, the area will re-open as San Fransokyo, the setting of the Disney animated film Big Hero 6 and a melting pot that blends East and West cultures with a futuristic spin.

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Bright Suns Happy Platers!

We have an out of this world show for you today! Joining us at the table today is Tricia & Zach Ericson who recently returned from their Galactic Starcruiser Journey. Take a listen as they recount some of their epic tales of food, drinks, and adventure.

It was great having them on the show and we hope you enjoy it!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

It's no secret that Disney movies have some of the very best love songs ever created. With songs like "So this is Love", "I See the Light", and "Love is an Open Door", the profound lyrics and beautiful melodies are only two of the many things that have made Disney love songs so popular. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, we thought it would be fun to create a romantic dinner for a special Disney couple.

Thanks to Happy Platers, Stephen Osburn Jr. and Joanne Srsich Cronin for their great Disney Couple suggestions!

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Last week Wendi and Kristi were able to check off some Disney Dining first and also visit a few of our favorite dining options while visiting WDW. But let’s start this off with some quick food news bites:

Full Menu Announced for Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World!
The Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness is going to close for refurbishment this coming spring.

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For just a brief moment in time, give or take 40 days, EPCOT is without a festival! The four festivals, Festival of the Arts, Flower & Garden, Food & Wine and Festival of the Holidays do take up most of the year. But if you happen to find yourself wandering around World Showcase without a food booth to visit, what on earth would you eat? Today we are going to travel around the World and take a taste of the places and countries that to us may be just as good for eating as during a festival!

On the menu will be:

One drink
One snack
One QS
One TS
One sweet treat
Overall favorite pavilion for food

What are your choices for your dining in EPCOT without a festival?

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Today we are going to play "Never Have I Ever" Disney food version! This was a lot of fun, first thinking of things for us and then listening to each other. It definitely makes you realize that with Disney Parks & Resorts the options are endless.

Thanks to all the Happy Platers who helped out by jumping in on our FB group with your "Never Have I Ever"!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we start off by serving up some exciting news from Walt Disney World:

Happily Ever After will return to Magic Kingdom on April 3, 2023
Harmonious will have its final performance on April 2nd, 2023
TRON Lightcycle Run will officially open in Magic Kingdom on April 4th, 2023
Free Self-Parking Returns to WDW Resorts

Disney announced a while back that the dining plan would come back in the future, but didn’t reveal a date or timeline. We’re still waiting for its grand return, but in the meantime, it looks like Disney World will be featuring a DIFFERENT dining offer?! Let’s get into the details...

The offer, which is now available, only applies to trips booked for arrival dates between July 1st, 2023, and September 14th, 2023. Other dates may apply, but the dining card amount may not be as high. Once you check-in, each reservation will receive one promo card via email to be spent at select restaurants around Disney World. The card’s value will be determined based on your vacation arrival date, number of nights, and which hotel you choose. Basically, it works similarly to a gift card…but only at restaurants.

The offer is good for up to a $750 Dining Promo Card. Here are the values based on travel dates and resorts:

At value resorts — $35 per night if your arrival date falls from June 25th-June 30th or July 11th-31st, and $50 per night if your arrival date falls from July 1st-10th or August 1st-September 14th

At moderate resorts — $75 per night if your arrival date falls from June 25th-June 30th or July 11th-31st, and $100 per night if your arrival date falls from July 1st-10th or August 1st-September 14th

At deluxe resorts — $125 per night if your arrival date falls from June 25th-June 30th or July 11th-31st, and $150 per night if your arrival date falls from July 1st-10th or August 1st-September 14th

What do you think about this recent dining offer? How would you use the Dining Promo Card for your trip?

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Welcome Happy Platers!

With the start of the New Year, many people make a dietary lifestyle change but for some, it is a necessary change due to food allergies. On today’s show, original Happy Plater cohost Danae is back with us (and we hope to stay) and she is going to give us some insight into just how seriously Disney Culinary takes guest requests and dietary requirements.

To quote Disney, “At Walt Disney World Resort, we take great pride in providing choice and variety for Guests with special dietary requests. You can request to speak with a chef or a special diets-trained Cast Member at most table-service and select quick-service restaurants. In most cases, no advance arrangements are needed. While restaurants take reasonable efforts to accommodate dietary requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be able to meet all requests.”

To email your dietary/allergy requests to Disney contact: Special.Diets@DisneyWorld.com

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Happy New Year Happy Platers!

We can’t believe that this is our first show of 2023 and once again like everyone else we are talking about “Resolutions”. Our first show of 2022, #128, the three of us listed out our Disney Dining Resolutions. This is where we choose resolutions for places we want to eat, snacks we want to try, or Disney food experiences in 2022. On today’s show we will revisit our 5 Dining Resolutions to see if we managed to complete some or all and if we just ended up like the majority of resolutions made and failed miserably.

What Disney Dining resolutions did you make or break this past year?

And as you know with the beginning of a New Year, changes happen. You turn a page to a new year with excitement for all the possibilities that 365 days can hold. Change sometimes is not pleasant, but change is constant. Only when we change and grow, we will see a world we never know.

While we will miss Ryan's contributions on a weekly basis, he will still be a valued Happy Plater an we hope to have him back on the show recapping his Disney trips for us! Remember you can still find Ryan and co-host, Shayne Seymour, on their weekly travel podcast, "All Things Travel", a great resource to make you a savvy traveler.

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Disney News Bites –

Chef Mickey’s will switch BACK to buffet service once again beginning on March 1st, 2023!
Characters are returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom! Disney Princesses will return to this Magic Kingdom table service spot beginning on February 28th, 2023
Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new Table Service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land (also known as Andy’s backyard) in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be officially open in the Spring of 2023!

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be here before you know it, and we are already looking forward to indulging in the beautiful and tasty eats at the food booths around the park. The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from January 13th through February 20th, 2023. There are a couple of new food booths this year, including a Figment-themed one! Disney revealed a few of the menu items that will be at each food booth, but please note that these are NOT the full menus for the Festival of the Arts food booths but for now we thought we would give a quick review to help get your planning started.

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Season Greetings Happy Platers ~

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! Back by popular demand the amazing and incredible “12 Days of Disney Food” sung to the popular Christmas Tune “The 12 Days of Christmas”

1 – A Dole whip eaten in the shade of Swiss Family Robinson Tree
2 - Adventureland spring rolls
3 - Morimoto spare ribs
4 - People who "should" share a Gaston Cinnamon Roll
5 - Anything shaped like a Mickey head
6 - Mickey-shaped Beignets
7 - Popcorn Refills
8 – Crispy Churros served with warm chocolate at Three Bridges Bar and Grill
9 - Dipping sauces Sanaa bread service
10 – Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s
11- Drinks around World Showcase
12 – Trips Ryan can make to the buffet at Biergarten

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we are hoping to lend a helping hand with your holiday shopping. As we record this show, Christmas Day is 17 days away and the beginning of Hannukah is 11! Each year we had a show dedicated to Disney Food Gifts. These may range from cheap to extravagant and lots in between. So here is our collection of gadgets, gizmos, whosits, and whatsit galore.

Check out our shopping guide here: HPoE Christmas Gift Guide - 2022

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Welcome Happy Platers!

Joining us at the table today is Happy Plater, John Racine, with an in-depth review of Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s. With a culinary background and a love of Disney food, John offers a unique perspective on dining at Disney properties.

Luxury Dining in the Heart of the Magic - Savor timeless elegance at Victoria & Albert's. Discover the ultimate in fine dining in a spectacular setting inspired by Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Celebration. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in the splendor of a bygone era. Victoria & Albert’s is home to sophisticated dining spaces that feature shimmering chandelier crystals, Victorian-inspired murals, delicate embroidery, intricate lace details, and other stylish touches at every turn.

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Seasons Greetings Happy Platers!

The holiday season is upon us! The only thing missing from the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth but fear not because it soon will be giving us our seasonal fix. From Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, you can enjoy holidays around the world with this classic festival.

With over 15 Holiday Kitchens, you’ll find flavors from across the globe highlighting ways the world celebrates the season. This year, you can discover a new Holiday Kitchen, Nochebuena Cocina with an IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale, as well as indulge in returning favorites, like Potato Latkes from L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen or Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl from Bavaria Holiday Kitchen. Your taste buds will be gifted with each bite!

Check out the Foodie Guide Here!

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Have any of you ever been swayed to stay at one resort over another just because of the food offerings?

Today we are going to give our take on Swayed to Stay…why we prefer one resort over others just because of the availability of great food choices. Our features selections for this show are:

Our favorite resorts for Signature and Character Dining.

Plus, we showcase a particular menu item that we like from one of the eateries in each resort category.

Check out show 171 to find out about our resorts for QS, TS, and Deluxe Dining!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

The most wonderful time of year is almost upon us! On today’s show we look at the yummy yuletide delights you can enjoy at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Magic Kingdom Park this year!

This event is held on select nights from November 8 through December 2022, is the ultimate holiday gathering filled with beloved characters, attraction overlays, magical entertainment, like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and even an appearance from Kris Kringle himself! This party is one of our favorites, which may or may not be because of the treats.

The culinary teams have acted as Santa’s foodie helpers this year and created a sleigh worth of goodies to indulge in. It’s finally time to treat your elf – I mean self!

You can check out the Foodie Guide here!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

As we record this episode Thanksgiving is just 28 days away! Who doesn’t love the fall season and all the delicious foods and flavors that come along with it. This year to celebrate Thanksgiving, the culinary teams at Walt Disney World Resort are stepping up their fall foodie game because there is no shortage of items for you to indulge in from coast to coast.

Throughout the month of November, leading up to Thanksgiving Day on November 24, you’ll be able to gobble down classics like Thanksgiving Dinners across the resorts and of course, everything pumpkin spiced. From the savory to the sweet, you can find it all. If you’re not hungry yet, once you feast your eyes on these items, you will be saying “oh my gourd.”

For more info, check out the Foodie Guide here!

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Welcome in Happy Platers!

Have any of you ever been swayed to stay at one resort over another just because of the food offerings?

Today we are going to give our take on Swayed to Stay…why we prefer one resort over others just because of the availability of great food choices. Our features selections for this show are:

QS and TS options that make these resorts our favorite

· value

· moderate

· deluxe

Plus, we showcase a particular menu item that we like from one of the eateries in each resort category.

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Welcome to the table, Happy Platers!

Walt Disney World's Culinary team and mixologist have been bringing their "A" Game recently with some exciting and delicious updates to several resort dining options! From haute cuisine to low country boils let's take a look at the new offerings.

Which one of these new menu dishes or drinks tops your list?

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Hello Happy Platers!

In show #166 we previewed a trip to EPCOT for the park’s 40th Anniversary. Well, Hurricane Ian had different plans for Central Florida that week. But, Ryan and Wendi did make the trip down to experience the parks. Ryan shares his first-hand experience of how Walt Disney World dealt with guests before, during, and after the storm. Then we get to talk about the food, fun, and celebrations in their whirlwind weekend.

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

On Sept. 29th, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, an island off the coast of Fort Myers, just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, it brought 150 mph winds -- tying as the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.

Enter World Central Kitchen - We have often commented on Chef Jose Andres, proprietor of Jaleo in Disney Springs, World Central Kitchen, and the amazing response that this outreach provides. Their mission states:

World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions of nourishing meals around the world. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking and serving meals to people in need efficiently and with dignity. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, or emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need.

Today our very own chef Danae is here to share her recent experience as she volunteered with WCK in Ft. Myers.

To make a donation or volunteer visit: World Central Kitchen

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Pura Vida Happy Platers!

On show #160 Ryan gave us an overview of his amazing ABD tour of Italy, his review made each one of us add this to our “must travel” list. We were excited to learn that one of our Happy Platers, Sandy Symianick, recently returned from an exciting ABD tour of Costa Rica! And even better, Sandy is joining us at the table today to share her experience and give us more insight into all that an ABD tour encompasses.

Adventures by Disney tour description - “This tour promises to unveil the mysteries of nature at its most beautiful as you explore the verdant rainforest, breathtaking coastline, rugged mountains, and exotic wildlife of this Central American paradise on the Adventures by Disney Costa Rica family vacation.”

Join us as we talk about the food, ziplining, waterfalls, and refreshing hot springs!

You can find Sandy on these social media sites:
IG - @themagicfamilytravel
FB - sandysym
Sandy is also featured on and is a producer for the My DVC Points Podcast, check them out here - https://mydvcpoints.com/podcasts/

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

In just a few short days, we will all be in EPCOT on October 1st to celebrate that the 40th anniversary. Today we are going to spend some time going over some of the things we are most looking forward to experiencing and take a look at the foodie guide just for this special anniversary.

Check out Disney's Food Guide here!

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Happy Platers Come on Down!

We are sure many of you are familiar with the game, “this or that”. You may have played it driving on the road to Disney to help pass the time or even around a dinner table to get to know people better. This game can be sweet or sour, by asking some hard questions with only one choice possible.

Don’t worry, you will get to play along as well because we will post the questions on our Happy Platers page! We would really like to see what your choices would be too!

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

On today's show, we are joined by our original Happy Plater host, Danae A, and two new Happy Platers, Lauren I and Leah H. Kristi and these 3 teamed up for an epic best friends/girls trip to hit the Fall highlights at WDW with Food & Wine plus Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Take a listen as they discuss the highs and lows of the festival plus parties, theme parks, and new fans of Sanaa!

It was great having the three of them on the show! Thanks to Danae, Lauren, and Leah. Can't wait for the next trip report.

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Even though there are quite a few people out there that think Disney can control the weather, that is one thing they really don’t. From the blazing hot sun to the spontaneous downpour, for much of the year, you will experience one or both of these during your trip. We thought we would share some of our favorite drinks to help beat the heat and some places of refuge away from the rain or sun where you can enjoy them.

What and Where are your favorite places to beat the heat?

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Hello Happy Platers!

We are all familiar with those facts sheets that reference the price of common items the year you were born or what was the most popular toys or food items. Have you ever wondered what kind of Disney Parks food was popular the year you were born? From the infamous turkey leg to the classic Dole Whip, Disney has been rolling out ever-so-delicious treats pretty much every year for the past 65 years. What makes Disney food so popular? No real explanation can be found other than the fact that it's frankly delicious and appeals to our inner child.

Let’s review a list of Disney foods that were popular the year you were born. While not every food will be on here, we're sure it has some heavy hitters that might give you nostalgia.

A huge thanks to all of the Happy Platers who commented on their birth year!

Which food was popular the year you were born?

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Greetings Happy Plater and Welcome!

On today's show, we finish our series of trying to eat at a Disney Park for a family of four for under $100. We kicked this series off on episode #135 with Magic Kingdom, #144 for Epcot and #151 for Hollywood Studios, and #155 for Animal Kingdom. Today we will head over to Disney Springs. Here are the parameters: Family of four – two adults and 2 children, 2-3 meals, meal sharing is allowed, and we can’t forget the tax of 6.5% plus tip at a table service!

This was a fun series to do, we hope you enjoyed it.

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Ciao & Benvenuto Happy Platers!

On today's show, Ryan gives us a trip report about his amazing Adventures by Disney experience in Italy. Join us as he takes us day by day and recounts all of the delicious memories that he and his family had on this unforgettable adventure.

"An Adventures by Disney vacation is your “backstage pass” to the world. Our guided group vacations offer insider access for unique behind-the-scenes glimpses into exotic locales and select events around the globe."

Where would you like to travel to with ABD?

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Boo to You Happy Platers!

“Welcome foolish foodies to the wickedest Disney Foodie Guide of the year – so far, that is. If you’re a fan of the spooky season, you’re in for a treat because this year Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park is filled with plenty of eats and treats to get you in the Halloween spirit. The culinary teams have conjured up some frightfully fun delights for you to indulge in during your trip to Magic Kingdom Park during the Halloween season and at this beloved event on select nights from Aug. 12 through Oct. 31.

Get your trick-or-treat bags ready because once you see these goodies, you’ll be running amuck, amuck, amuck over to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Let’s unmask what you can indulge in.

Check out the Foodie Guide Here!

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Hey Howdy Hiccup Happy Platers!

Recently on show #156, we discussed the menus from the Global Kitchen of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We often only highlight the specialty drinks that are available during the festival and may appeal to us. But this is the Food and WINE festival so we feel that we need to give the beverages their due and dedicate a whole show to them!

What booth has the best selection of libations for you?

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Do you love interacting with characters? Have you been waiting patiently for that special hug as you feast on delicious eats? Well, you’re in luck because the time has come for even more character dining experiences to make their grand return!

“Across Walt Disney World, some of our guest-favorite restaurants are gearing up to welcome popular pals back, including Stitch for breakfast at ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Minnie and her friends for breakfast at Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and Winnie the Pooh and friends at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom Park for both lunch and dinner.

Get ready for some hugs, laughs, and lasting memories because here are the places getting character dining back soon!

What is your favorite character dining?
Do you have a character dining theme that you would like to see Disney create?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival has started! Today we take a culinary adventure to Savor - Stroll across 6 continents—and beyond—and review the mouthwatering delicacies…Discovering a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative cooking techniques from chefs worldwide. This food aficionado’s paradise is replete with delicious dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits, and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate. And away we go!!!

Which of these countries are on your list?

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Jambo Happy Platers!

Today we continue our series of trying to eat at a Disney Park for a family of four for under $100. We kicked this series off on episode #135 with Magic Kingdom, #144 for Epcot, and #151 for Hollywood Studios. So, for today’s show, we will head over to AK. Here are the parameters: Family of four – two adults and 2 children, 2-3 meals, meal sharing is allowed, and we can’t forget the tax of 6.5% plus tip at a table service! Can we do it or will AK take a bigger bite out of our budget?

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Ahoy Happy Platers!

Disney Cruise line is consistently rated at the top of the cruising industry from the food to the family fun that is available onboard! On today’s show, Wendi gives us a review of her recent Disney Cruise from bow to stern and everything in between.

What is your favorite food onboard a Disney Cruise?

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Seasons Greetings Happy Platers?!

It seems like just a few shows ago we talked about the Halfway to Halloween celebration and now in just 45 days MNSSHP begins, and Christmas is exactly 180 days away.

So, if you love the holidays and can’t wait for the winter months to come, don’t worry, because it’s time for "Halfway to the Holidays"! One of the best ways to celebrate is the tasty way, and there are a few eats, sips, and novelties for you to get your fix until the winter comes around. From the Peppermint Churro at California Churro over at Downtown Disney District to the Very Merry Minnie Mouse Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, both coasts are serving up the dishes to get you feeling in the spirit to celebrate!

Plus a new best Bites Guide is out for Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Some of these are sweet, some are savory, but there’s one thing for certain about them all – they’re delicious.

A special thanks to Danae for coming back onto the show! It is always great to have her back at the table.

For more info about the Foodie Guides head to:

Halfway to the Holidays

Best Bites: Lastest Foodie Treats

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Aloha Happy Platers!

On today's show, Ryan is back with a multigenerational trip to Aulani: A Disney Resort & Spa. Take a listen as he gives us some tips, tricks, and special day trips to add to your Aulani vacation. Is this resort on your "must travel" list?

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platters!

Today we continue our series of trying to eat at a Disney Park for a family of four for under $100. We kicked this series off on episode #135 with Magic Kingdom and #144 for Epcot. So, for today’s show, we will head over to HS and try our best. Here are the parameters: Family of four – two adults and 2 children, 3 meals, meal sharing is allowed, and we can’t forget the tax of 6.5% plus tip at a table service! Can we do it or will we need a few extra Spira?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Close to one year ago we all headed down to WDW to celebrate the podcast's 100th episode! It was an amazing time. We got to spend time with many of our Happy Platers and record the episode in Epcot’s World Showplace during the International Food & Wine Festival with many of you as our special guests. It is hard to believe that a year has gone by! On today’s show, we wanted to spend some time reviewing all that has happened with this last trip around the sun. Some of our favorite shows, what dining has made us happy and maybe some that have made us a bit sad, plus look towards some exciting things to come.

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

The summer is practically here, and as the season comes around, there are some tasty treats and eats you simply must indulge in at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. From sweet sensations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to dining packages for the returning Fantasmic! at Disneyland park, there is tons of exciting foodie news that will get you excited and, of course, hungry!

To check out the foodie guide, head over to the Disney Parks Blog: Foodie Guide

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Greetings World Travelers!

One of the questions for the Disney ages is, “What or When will Epcot’s World Showcase get a new country?” Rumors have been swirling for several years with Disney fans speculating on what country and where it would be. So if we had magic wands and could pick a country, let's see what our choices are!

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Today’s show is sparked from a question asked in our Happy Platers Facebook group by Stephen Osborne. Stephen asked about the best QS restaurants for breakfast in the parks. Let’s travel to the parks today bright, early and hungry to see what are our breakfast recommendations. And Stephen – your royalty payment is pending approval. We sent a help ticket to Disney IT for resolution.Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERSPlease visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com
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Boo to You, Happy Platers!

Recently, Disney marked a halfway point on April 28th and it is just crazy to think about…we are Halfway to Halloween! Plus, they also announced that Walt Disney World's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, an after-hours event at Disney California Adventure Park will be returning on select nights in fall 2022. And we know it is never too early for Disney Parks to get in the spirit! We talk about some of the fun treats Disney had for a few select days and also just what is in store for the Halloween parties this year.

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On today’s show, we have a new segment called, “Ryan’s Restaurant Rundown”! This is where Ryan gives us the soup to nuts on a Disney restaurant. These can be old favorites, long-forgotten ones, plus new and the ever-popular.

Which menu would you like for Ryan to review?

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Welcome Happy Platers!

During the recording of our 100th episode, we heard from many of you that your favorite episodes were the Disney Dining for $50.00 a day. This is where we ate a snack, QS, and TS and keep our total under $50.00. Well, we took this challenge up a notch by trying to eat at a Disney Park for a family of four for under $100. We kicked this series off on episode #135 with Magic Kingdom and for today’s show, we will eat in Epcot during a non-festival time. Here are the parameters: Family of four – two adults and 2 children, 3 meals, meal sharing is allowed, and we can’t forget the tax of 6.5%. So off to Epcot, we go, and let’s see how we do!

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Hello Happy Platers!

One of the questions we get asked constantly as travel advisors is, “When is the dining plan coming back?” We wish we could ask Madame Leota to look into her crystal ball and tell us because we have absolutely no idea. If we could wave our magic wands and bring it back, we would, and on today’s show that is exactly what we are going to do. Let’s say the dining plan is back and all the people rejoice…but what would we do to add some extra pixie dust and make it even better? Let’s find out!

What are some of your suggestions for the Dining Plan when it returns?

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Hey Howdy Hey, Happy Platers!

Last week Ryan and his family spent their spring break at Walt Disney World and on today’s show, we will hear all about the dining they experienced! But this time we don’t just get to hear from Ryan, we are joined by his awesome kids, Miriam and Caleb. Take a listen, they got to have some great dining and amazing experiences too.

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Welcome to the table, Happy Platers!

Today’s show is a bit of a potluck meal! We are going to share some recent food news and then give some thought to, “Disney, We don’t talk about changing food, no no!” This would be some menu modifications or removal of our favorite treats and eats. Something that would bring a tear to our eye or maybe we just might storm the castle.

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Welcome to the table, Happy Platers!

In Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts the contribution of women to the company is celebrated as well. QUOTE: “At Walt Disney World Resort, women have been a driving force behind many of our most treasured theme park experiences. That’s why Women’s History Month is so important to us – it’s a time to honor women throughout history, share their stories, and celebrate their achievements. All month long, “Celebrate HER Story” will put the spotlight on cherished Disney character heroines and our talented female cast members who are making positive impacts. From engineers, magic makers, and chefs to talented female-led entertainment and unique offerings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”

Last year on the podcast we also “celebrated HER Story” with a show and thought it would be great to make this a tradition. This year we are going to create a Disney Dining Experience for one real and one fictional Disney woman. Planning a meal that we think would encapsulate their passion for Disney and of course their unique personality traits!

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Welcome Happy Platers!

We have discussed many times on this show some of our favorite restaurants in Walt Disney World and some tricks on how to grab that coveted reservation. But what do you do when you don’t have any luck? Don’t worry we are putting on our super suit and are going to share our secret dining superpower.

Many of the amazing restaurants have bars or lunges attached to them that serve the full menu or a selection of popular items too! Here are some of our favorites that can fill the gap when you can’t find that coveted dining time.

Do you have any favorite bars or lounges that can fill your Disney Dining plate?

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Bright Suns Happy Platers!

Well, you must have been under a rock on the planet Endor if you haven’t heard about the launching of the Star Wars – Galactic Starcruiser! The first flight took place on March 1st with lots of fanfare. Unfortunately, the three of us were not able to make this voyage but we thought we should at least talk about some of the food that was being served onboard. As stated by Disney you will be able to “Sample an expertly curated menu of the most delicious dishes from across the galaxy, while engaging in unique experiences that continue your Star Wars story during your 2-night adventure on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Eat in style while aboard the Halcyon starcruiser at the welcoming Crown of Corellia Dining Room—known throughout the galaxy for its first-class cuisine and unique live musical entertainment.”

Do you have any plans to take a voyage onboard?

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We are sure that by now many of you have heard of or experienced Disney’s Genie in-app service. There have been lots of details within the Disney community about the FREE Disney Genie planning service and how it can help you tailor your day in the parks, but the service also offers some good perks to help coordinate all of your dining needs! Today we will share some of the trips and tricks that can help you plan your day of Quick Service, Table Service, and Walk-Up dining in the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Spring is almost here and you know what that means … the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! With flavors in full bloom and dishes waiting to be cultivated from March 2 through July 4, this year’s celebration is not one to be missed.

Once you see the tasty options available, your appetite will be sure to grow. With nearly 20 Outdoor Kitchens, there is a perfectly harvested combination of new delights and fan favorites back in season. There’s so much to enjoy this year – you and your tastebuds will want to keep coming back for more.

Check the Disney's Parks Blog Foodie Guide Here!

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

During the recording of our 100th episode, we heard from many of you that your favorite episodes were the Disney Dining for $50.00 a day. This is where we ate a snack, QS, and TS and keep our total under $50.00. Well, a new gauntlet has been thrown down by Happy Plater, Kerry Holthe, to try and eat at a Disney Park for a family of four for under $100. Challenge accepted! Here are the parameters: Family of four – two adults and 2 children, 3 meals, meal sharing is allowed, and we can’t forget the tax of 6.5%. So off to Magic Kingdom we go and let’s see how we do!

Any guesses on which one of us went over budget?

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

On the menu for today’s show are some of the delicious eats and treats we were able to experience at Disney’s International Festival of the Arts. This EPCOT Festival made its debut in 2017 and took place on weekends from January to February. It was so well received that it has expanded to running every day and continues to celebrate these three artistic disciplines: Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts.

What were your favorite items from this year's food studios? Who's going back to try the "Sea Butterfly" from the Painted Panda for us?

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Welcome Happy Platers!

On today's show, we are joined by two special guests Mikki L. and Colleen S., who recently along with Wendi and her husband Robby attended one of the Magic Kingdom's 50th Fireworks Dessert Parties. They give us the rundown of which party they attended because there are currently 3 different ones to choose from and also the sweet treats and libations that were available to enjoy.

Do you have a favorite dessert party at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts?

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Since the three of us just returned from recent trips to Walt Disney World, we thought we would share some of the amazing new food and restaurants that we tried. Wendi was certainly able to cross a lot off of her New Year's Resolution list and we are all still unsure about the Blue & Green Milk from Galaxy's Edge!

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Welcome Happy Platers!

It's no secret that Disney movies have some of the very best love songs ever created. With songs like "So This is Love, I See the Light, Love is an Open Door", the profound lyrics and beautiful melodies are only two of the many things that have made Disney love songs so popular. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, we thought it would be fun to create a romantic dinner for our own special someone and also our favorite Disney couple!

We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what your romantic dinner with your someone special would be and also your favorite Disney Character couple.

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Welcome Happy Platers!

Today we will have a show full of Big Bucks, no whammies; Ryan, I’d like to buy a vowel; Wendi Corn, come on down all to see if the real Disney dining expert will stand up while the others will just be the weakest link. Also, no phoning friends allowed! This is the first episode of Disney Dining Quest. Each one of us will list off menu items from a random Disney restaurant and see if the others can guess where this item is located. There are no grand prizes just the title of “WINNER”. Let the game begin!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Here at HPoE we definitely consider ourselves treats connoisseurs, and once we saw these eats and sips from this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, we are getting on a plane and jumping in our car to try them all. Running from Jan. 14 through Feb. 21, 2022 – right in the midst of the 18-month-long Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Celebration – the Festival will showcase visual, culinary, and performing arts from across the globe. This year, the chefs and mixologists have crafted items that aren’t just delicious, but truly works of art. Today we will talk about the 15 Food Studios featuring some returning favorites and soon-to-be hits taking the foodie stage for the first time, like the brand-new The Craftsman’s Courtyard.

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Happy New Year Happy Platers!

Every year, people all around the world make New Year's resolutions. According to recent research, while as many as 45 percent of Americans say they usually make New Year’s resolutions, only 8 percent are successful in achieving their goals. But that dismal record probably won’t stop people from making resolutions anytime soon—after all, we’ve had about 4,000 years of practice. But New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be so serious. So today we are going to list our Disney New Year’s Resolutions! This is where we choose resolutions for places we want to eat, snacks we want to try, or Disney food experiences in 2022. Then at the year's end, we will revisit and see if we managed to complete some or all and if we just ended up like the majority and failed miserably. Let’s start off with our 5 Dining Resolutions for 2022...we would LOVE to hear what are your 2022 Disney Dining Resolutions!

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Aloha!

On today's show, we get to hear all about the amazing trip that Ryan recently returned from at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. There are some incredible eats and treats not only at the resort but all over the island. Take a listen to hear about some of the favorites from this trip.

Is this resort on your "must travel" list?

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Hello Happy Platers!

For today’s show, we are going to give you a quick over of 2 of the upcoming festivals in Epcot; the Festival of the Arts and Flower & Garden and also what are some of our favorite things to do in each of these. First up; Festival of the Arts.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off on Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 21, 2022. The festival is extra magical since it’s taking place during The World’s Most Magical Celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.

Next up is the Flower & Garden Festival…spring is already in the air because our horticulture team at Walt Disney World Resort is busy producing topiaries, hanging baskets, flower towers, and more in preparation for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This popular and fragrant festival springs to life on March 2 and runs through July 4. That’s 125 days to enjoy fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries, and vibrant entertainment.

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Ahoy Happy Platers!

Today we have a special guest at the table, Dane Rada, a somewhat frequent contributor to our podcast, die-hard Happy Plater, and most importantly Kristi’s husband! Dane and Kristi just returned from a Disney 3-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise. They had the opportunity to try some new dining options (possibly the best desserts ever) along with the always delicious rotational dining onboard.

What is your dream Disney Cruise itinerary?

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Hey Happy Platers -

Game time! We are sure many of you are familiar with the game, “this or that”. You may have played it driving on the road to Disney to help pass the time or even around a dinner table to get to know people better. This game can be sweet or sour, by asking some hard questions with only one choice possible.

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Greetings Happy Platers!

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! Back by popular demand (meaning 2 votes on the Happy Platers page and Kristi edits the podcast, sooo) the amazing and incredible “12 Days of Disney Food” sung to the popular Christmas Tune “The 12 Days of Christmas” The 12 Days of Disney Food -

1 – A Dole whip eaten in the shade of Swiss family Robinson Tree
2 - Adventureland spring rolls
3 - Morimoto spare ribs
4 - People who "should" share a Gaston Cinnamon Roll
5 - Anything shaped like a Mickey head
6 - Mickey shaped Beignets
7 - Popcorn Refills
8 – Crispy Churros served with the warm chocolate at Three Bridges Bar and Grill
9 - Dipping sauces Sanaa bread service
10 - Karamell Kuche caramels
11- Drinks around World Showcase
12 – Trips Ryan can make to the buffet at Biergarten

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Hello Happy Players!

Disney chefs and mixologists have been busy elves creating tasty holiday dishes for the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth. This year’s festival runs Nov. 26 through Dec. 30, 2021, and celebrates cherished holiday traditions from around the globe, with a variety of yuletide decorations, family-friendly activities, and the return of the beloved long-standing tradition of the "Candlelight Processional"

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we are hoping to lend a helping hand with your holiday shopping. As we record this show, Christmas Day is 46 days away and the beginning of Hannukah is 20! Last year we had a show dedicated to Disney Food Gifts so we thought we would make this a tradition. These may range from cheap to extravagant and lots in between. Some we have and some we would want to add to our collection of gadgets, gizmos, whosits, and whatsit galore.

For a complete list of the gifts, check out our website here: Christmas Gifts 2021

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Today we are splurging a bit. We’ve had several episodes where we try to save money or eat on a budget. However, today we are enjoying a Disney dining resort splurge day. The goal isn’t to spend the most money (although it may be expensive) but to splurge on whatever we want for the day. Here are the rules:

We will eat at resorts only (no theme parks, no Disney Springs)
No special Disney Dining events or parties. We have to create our own splurge day

Here is what we each planned:

A theme for the day
3 meals
At least 2 snacks/special treats
Drinks throughout the day (if we wish to imbibe or partake of a specialty beverage)
Total for the meals/day, including 6.5% sales tax and at least 20% gratuity

We would love to hear from the Happy Platers to hear what you would plan for your "Splurge Day"!

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Hey Howdy Hey, Happy Platers!

Queue the singing! Can you believe that at the time of recording Christmas is only 8 weeks away…SO Season’s Greetings! SERIOUSLY? We haven’t even gone trick or treating. But in Disney style they have released a Foodie guide for the holidays…(I mean there are Christmas decorations up in Hollywood Studios)

We are kicking off with the Foodie Guide to all the yummy holiday sips and bites offered in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom Park, and Disney Springs to get you in the holiday spirit. We did not forget about Epcot that park gets its own foodie guide for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

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Ahoy Happy Platers!

Today we have a special guest at the table, Hannah Little, a fellow Disney fan and travel advisor. Hannah just got back from an amazing Disney Cruise, and she is going to share with us some of the highlights of dining onboard the Disney Dream.

You can follow Hannah's IG adventures here: littlebitofdisney_

Where would you like to cruise to onboard a Disney ship?

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Hello Happy Platers -

Recently on our Happy Platers Facebook Group (join it, it’s fun!), we had a countdown of our favorite Disney dining. This was part of our “5 days to 50” and we had a fun time doing it. Today we wanted to review our lists and discuss our choices. We encourage YOU, Happy Platers, to make your own countdown list and post it on the FB group.

Here we go…

Top 5 Snacks
Top 4 Quick-Service meals
Top 3 Disney Dining Money-Saving tips
Top 2 Favorite Drinks at Disney (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Favorite place for dining (resort or park or Disney Springs)

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Welcome Happy Platers!

On today's show, Wendi and Kristi report back from their trip to WDW to celebrate the 50th Anniversary. From fireworks to food, they give us an overview of all the excitement that was to be had!

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Pull up a chair for part 2 of our conversation with Len Testa of Touring Plans and we start off with the cliffhanger of when will the dining plan return!

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Greeting Happy Platers!

Today we are serving up a quick service show with a review of Kristi’s recent trip to WDW celebrating her 4-year-old niece’s 1st trip and what is on tap for Wendi and Kristi during their trip to Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary!

What are you most excited about for the 50th Celebration?

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Welcome Happy Platers!

On today’s show, part 1 of 2, the table is set for four because we are joined by a very special guest, Len Testa! Len is the co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland. He is also responsible for these things called "Touring Plans" which were the result of his graduate thesis, and he is the lead researcher for TouringPlans.com and book content. And when he's not doing that, he's one of the co-hosts of the Disney Dish podcast along with Jim Hill.

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Welcome Happy Platers!

On today's show, we are heading back to school just like so many kids and even some of the adults. But this subject will be much more enjoyable and we would even be willing to take an onsite exam. Today's class is on Disney Food history brought to us by our friend and Happy Plater Historian, Miranda Benson.

What is your favorite Disney Food subject?

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Hello Happy Platers!

Disney has been dropping news nonstop recently, so we thought it would be a good idea to filter through it for you and grab some of the food news! Many of these food bites will be starting in Sept and have even started already. Let’s get started…

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Greetings Happy Platers!

Wendi and I are very happy to welcome two special people today…our awesome husbands, Dane and Robby! These two are the best for us, giving us a lot of encouragement in our love of Disney and free rein to visit the parks. Often times tagging along without grumbling and they are always happy to be our pack mules and carry our backpacks. We ask them to give us some of their favorite meals and treats that they look forward to when traveling to Walt Disney World and Disneyland!

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Greetings Foolish Happy Plater Mortals!

When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker, where the air is deathly still — that is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight and of course HALLOWEEN TREATS! Disney is digging up an eerie early look at their most dreadfully delicious Best Bites of the year, whether it’s frightful favorites like Sea Witch’s Brew or a creepily creative “mummy-approved” cupcake, there’s a cauldron of terrifyingly terrific treats to enjoy this season at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you dare – let’s check out the special guide of scrumptious sweets and treats!

What treat are you "dying" to try?

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Hello Happy Platers!

$40.00 a day is BACK! On today’s show, we are closing out our series with Disney Springs! So, to recap the rules: we need to eat a snack, QS, and a TS meal. Plus, we need to add tax which is 6.5%, and a tip at the TS restaurant of 18%. Last one, can we finish strong?!

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Welcome Happy Platers!

We have a very special guest making a return to the table today, one of the original hosts, Danae Allison! Danae is going to share with us what it has been like to work at one of the most popular WDW restaurants, “The Boathouse”. Welcome back, Danae…

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On today's show, We are excited to tell you about a wonderful dining event coming to central Florida that also provides some dining deals at popular Disney restaurants!

Orlando’s Magical Dining is set to return for its 16th year from August 27th through October 3rd. Restaurants from across Orlando participate in this event to offer three-course, prix-fixe dinners for $37 per person.

As a bonus, for all the participating restaurants, $1 from each meal is donated to Pathlight HOME and IDignity, both of which help to combat homelessness in Central Florida.

Several Disney World restaurants have confirmed they will participate in the event this year too! The following restaurants will be participating:

· Paddlefish in Disney Springs

· Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs

· Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs

· Il Mulino New York Trattoria at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort

· JALEO at Disney Springs

· Todd English’s bluezoo at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

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Hello Happy Platers!

It is a great day here at the table because the menu is a tasting review of Epcot’s International Food & Wine menu. Our special guest joining us today is, Anthony Hatch, host of the “Magical Wanderlust Adventures” podcast…welcome Anthony!

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Hello Happy Platers!

$40.00 a day is BACK! On today’s show, we will be eating our way around Hollywood Studios, our last park to try this. So, to recap the rules: we need to eat a snack, QS, and a TS meal. Plus, we need to add tax which is 6.5%, and a tip at the TS restaurant of 18%. Ok, let’s see how this park plays out…

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Rejoice, Happy Platers!!

Today’s show is one that we look forward to every year…the release of the food booth menu for Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival. Time to make our must-eats list for 2021!

Visit here for the official menu from Walt Disney World

Let us know what bites are at the top of your list!

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Today's show is jam-packed with some amazing food news. We hope that you are as excited about it as we are...Bon Appétit!

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Hello Happy Platers!

In today's show, Ryan gives us the details of their fantastic split theme park vacation where they visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios - Orlando in celebration of his daughter's birthday. From Gaston's Cinnamon Rolls to Butterbeer in the Wizarding World, many delicious meals & treats were enjoyed. Thanks for taking us along!

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Hello Happy Platers!

We are so excited and truly humbled to be celebrating our 100th episode. This milestone could not have been reached if it were not for all our table guests, The Happy Platers! Thank you to all who came out and joined us for the recording in Epcot or followed along on Social Media. This is an amazing community and we can't wait for the next 100 more.

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Hello Happy Platers!

Wendi and Kristi serve up some food news bites today which includes:

2021 Epcot's Food & Wine Food Booths Released
'Ohana & Sebastian's Bistro & Maya Grill reopening
Space 220: Seriously...it's hiring Again

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Hello Happy Platers!

We are back from our amazing trip to Walt Disney World, where we had the opportunity to record our 100th episode in Epcot. Since we also ate our way through the festival, we thought we would share some of our favorite bites we had along the way. Honestly, there we not any misses that we tried...everything was fantastic.

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Hello Happy Platers!

On today's show, we are joined by a special guest, Heather Metcalf, who shares with us a local's joy of walking down Main Street, USA, on reopening day! Heather gives us a special menu item and some of her favorite eats in Disneyland. What a treat to have Heather on the show! We certainly hope she will return and share more of insider tips on Disneyland.

You can follow Heather on the following social media platforms:

Facebook: Heather Metcalf
IG: Heather Anne's E-Ticket Travel

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Hello Happy Platers!

Back by popular demand, meaning Kristi told us we had to, is our $40 a day challenge. On today’s show, we will be eating our way around Epcot, but there is a caveat, this will take place during a non-festival time! We know that it is really easy to eat well for $40 during a festival but we thought it would be better to try the challenge sans festival. Granted it is only about one and a half months. So, to recap the rules: we need to eat a snack, QS, and a TS meal. Plus, we need to add tax which is 6.5%, and tip at the TS restaurant of 18%. Ok, let’s see how this park plays out…

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Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!

Recently Disney has been fast and furious with updates from discontinuing the temperature checks in Disney World, the Star Wars hotel, restaurants in Disney World that will be reopening plus some menu changes. We have been gathering all that information for you so pull up a chair as we take you through all of the deliciousness that has been released.

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Ahoy Happy Platers!

Recently Disney announced many details about the newest ship to join their fleet, the "Disney Wish". On today's show, we discuss the dining options that will be available onboard. They sound amazing and we can't wait to hear more about them and just what will be on the menus.
What are you looking forward to the most onboard the "Disney Wish"?

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Hello Happy Platers!

Last week Shayne Seymour, co-host of "All Things Travel" along with Ryan, joined our table to talk about the food, restaurants, and dining plans that are available at Universal Parks - Orlando. Prior to this Wendi and Kristi had the opportunity to spend some time talking about Disney Dining Tips. We had a lot of fun and thought it would be great to share it with the Happy Platers.

Hope you enjoy the show!

Don't forget to check out Ryan & Shayne's show here: "All Things Travel"

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

Today we have a cheat day and talk about dining options at the other major theme park in Orlando: Universal Studios. Joining us is the co-host of the "All Things Travel" podcast, Universal aficionado, Shayne Seymour. Ryan and Shayne give us an overview of some of the great food and wonderfully themed restaurants that are available in Universal Studios.

What is your favorite treat at Universal?

You can find Ryan & Shayne podcast here: "All Things Travel"
Reach out to Shayne -

FB: Shayne.Fun
IG: Shayne.Fun

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Hello Happy Platers!

Grab a chair for today's show where we try our hardest to spend only $40 for food in the Animal Kingdom. Our meals must include a snack, a quick service meal, and a table service meal. It was a bit challenging since we had to include the tax and tips too!

Do you think we were able to eat well on that amount?

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

For today’s show, we are going to go over the recently released on the Disney Parks Blog: Best Bites April 2021 and there are quite a bit of interesting items to taste if you are heading to the parks this month.

Check the offerings here: April Best Bites

What is at the top of your list?

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Hello Happy Platers!

In today's show, we give a quick overview of what we are planning for you during our 100th Episode Extravaganza...well maybe not an extravaganza but it will be a fantastic time for sure.
Visiting Flower & Garden in Epcot, recording the episode, and eating our way through Magic Kingdom. We would love to have you join us in person or virtually too!

Are you planning on joining us? Please let us know!

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Welcome to the Table, Happy Platers!

On today's show, we welcome Jenna, a former Disney Castmember and now the owner of the delicious "A New Hope Confections". Jenna talks to us about life as a cast member and how this plays a vital role in the creation of her delicious deliverable sweets & treats. Plus she gives us her favorites from this year's Flower & Garden Festival and Jenna sets the bar high for her personal ultimate Disney Meal!

You can find "A New Hope Confections" here:
Facebook: A New Hope Confections
Instagram: A New Hope Confections

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

On March 7th, 2021 Blizzard Beach at WDW reopened and we thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about some of the eats that are offered not only at Blizzard Beach but also poolside at some of the resorts. You just might be surprised at how delicious the offerings taste!

Do you have a favorite meal or treat to be enjoyed lounging poolside?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

For today’s show, we are taking a cue from Disney and celebrating Women’s History month! We will be pairing some of our favorite iconic women that have been brought to life by Disney with a Disney Dish. Starting with an appetizer, then an entrée, and finishing with a dessert, we hope to capture the spirit of each character with each dish.

What pairing would you choose to do? Let us know...

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Hello Happy Platers!

The day has finally arrived...we get to review all of the offerings from 2021's Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. We remain ever impressed by the creativity of WDW Culinary team as they have continued to offer wonderful eats & treats during this different season of travel.

For a look at all that is offered check out the Disney Parks Foodie Guide.

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Hello Happy Platers!

Grab a chair for today's show where we try our hardest to spend only $40 for food in the Magic Kingdom. Our meals must include a snack, a quick service meal, and a table service meal. It was a bit challenging since we had to include the tax and tips too!

Do you think we were able to eat well on that amount?

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Greetings Happy Platers!

One of the questions that we frequently get asked is, "Is the Dining Plan Worth It?". The is a BIG Question! Do we have an answer? We do...Maybe. Well, due to the current dining restrictions at WDW the dining plan has been paused and at this time we have absolutely no idea about the timeframe for its return. But this is a good time to put to test the DDP vs. Cash. Wendi talks at length with Donna Drake about her recent trip to WDW, where her family dined, what they ate, and which option is better for her family. Which do you think it will be?

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Hello Happy Platers! Welcome and pull up a chair...

Cheers, Beers & Mouse EarsIn today's show, Ryan & Kristi give you a bit of history about the introduction of alcohol to Disney Parks & Resorts. And also offer up a few of their favorite beverages that they indulge in while in the parks & resorts.

Have you ever drank around the World Showcase? What is your favorite adult liquid refreshment while at Disney?

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Welcome to the table Happy Platers!

In this week's show, we discuss some of our favorite options for eating in Disney Springs! There are so many choices and different types of food, it can be difficult to navigate your way. We offer some of our favs and some places we still really want to try! Plus we throw in a bit of history on the beginning of Disney Springs and all of its iterations.

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Welcome & pull up a chair Happy Platers!

Hope everyone is staying healthy and warm now that Winter is truly upon most of us. This week the 3 of us discuss our recent trip and the food that we indulged in. We break our eats into the following categories:

HITS
MISS
Don’t you dare Skip!
Plus the repeats we just can’t pass by

Do you agree with our picks?

Plus some lite food news -

2021 Flower & Garden Food Booths Released
Valentine's Day Foodie Guide from Disney Parks Blog
"A Taste of the Bahamas" Event at the Edison in Disney Springs

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Welcome, Class!

In this week's show, we start off with what we hope to be a reoccurring theme, Disney Food History. The lesson for this week is:

The Humble Beginnings of the: Dole Whip, Mickey Waffles, Mickey Ice Cream, and Churros
What did Walt Eat?
Flashback to Disneyland eats circa the early 1970s

Do you have some Disney Eats that you would like to discover more about? Let us know!

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Welcome Happy Platers!

Today’s show is what we like to call a potluck podcast! Where you get a little bit of what each one of us is bringing to the table today. We’ve got some news and some upcoming trip food previews too. Pull up a chair and see what’s good today…

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Greetings Happy Platers!

In this week's show, we dive deep into the culinary items being served at the 2021 Epcot's Festival of the Arts kitchen booths. There are so many delectable items to be tasted, it may require several trips to the World Showcase.

Click here for the official WDW Foodie Guide!

We have our items checked...what is on your list?

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Happy 2021 to all our Happy Platers!

We hope that you and your family are having a fantastic start to this new year. On today's show, we talk about two of our favorite WDW grocery services: Instacart and Walmart. Some helpful tips and tricks to make the most of your time and money while on your adventure.

Recommended Walmart Grocery Pick-Up: Supercenter #4332

Food News:

Kakamora Float back at Aloha Isle - YUM!
Spice Road Table - New Menu Released
CookieGate: Gideon's Bakehouse closes after a soft opening and social media meltsdown

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HAPPY NEW YEAR HAPPY PLATERS!

This week's show we offer some recipes and wine recommendations for your celebration at home that is styled after some NYE experiences from previous years in Walt Disney World.

The recipes and wine list can be found here: MENU

Plus we give a big shout out to you for helping us make it to show #75! This show has been a bright spot in each one of our lives and we hope yours too. We are looking forward to next year and have some exciting things in store especially for our 100th.

Food News: New Eats and Treats in the Magic Kingdom

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Season's Eating Happy Platers!

This week's show we have two special guests dining with us today, Anthony Hatch & Colleen Stemler. These two foodies give us the rundown of their whirlwind trip to Epcot's Festival of the Holidays! They went around WorldShowcase and tasted their way through the delightful treats of the holiday kitchen booths and then topped it off with a COOKIE STROLL. What a fantastic way to celebrate the holidays!

You can find Anthony and his fantastic podcast/vlog here:

Adopting Autism/Magical Wanderlust Travel
Magical Wanderlust Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Magical Wanderlust Podcast - Insta

You can travel along with Colleen here:

Traveling with Colleen - Insta

Thanks again to these two...it is always a great time dining with them!

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Season Greetings Happy Platers!

This week's show we got to dream BIG about what food and where we would like to eat our Ultimate Christmas Dinner. There were some delicious suggestions and we would definitely want to be guests at your table for this meal!

If you missed out on the initial fun, it's not too late. What would be your Ultimate Disney Christmas Dinner?

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY PLATERS!

For our second installment of our merry December Shows, we offer up some holiday gifts for that Disney Foodie in your life (or possibly your own stocking).

Head on over to our Happy Platers FB group to get more detailed info on where to find these delectable gifts!

We would love to hear what are some of your favorite Disney Food related gifts that you have gotten or would like to get! We have a direct link to Santa Goofy, so we will make sure he gets your requests.

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Happy December Happy Platers!

We present to you our first Christmas show and this is one you won't forget...or maybe you will want too. Nevertheless, we had a blast recording it and we hope it does brings a smile to your face.

The Food News of the week -

Crystal Palace and Tomorrowland Terrace opening soon in the Magic Kingdom
Friar's Nook in Fantasyland offers breakfast for a limited time
Gideon's Bakery to open VERY SOON in Disney Springs

The 12 Days of Disney Food -

1 – A Dole whip eaten in the shade of Swiss family Robinson Tree
2 - Adventureland spring rolls
3 - Morimoto spare ribs
4 - People who "should" share a Gaston Cinnamon Roll
5 - Anything shaped like a Mickey head
6 - Mickey shaped Beignets
7 - Popcorn Refills
8 – Crispy Churros served with the warm chocolate at Three Bridges Bar and Grill
9 - Dipping sauces Sanaa bread service
10 - Karamell Kuche caramels
11- Drinks around World Showcase
12 – Trips Ryan can make to the buffet at Biergarten

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Hello Happy Platers -

This week we try the Disney Food version of "Never Have I Ever"! This was a lot of fun, first thinking of things for ourselves and then listening to each others too. It definitely makes you realizes that with Disney Parks & Resorts the options are endless.

What are some of your "Never Have I Ever" for Disney?

This week's Food News Round-up:

Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew is opening up in Disney Springs West Side by Splitsville
Toyko Dining is opening up up for a limited time as a "Thanksgiving Gift", November 26th-29th
Thanksgiving Meals available at selected Disney restaurants

Don't forget our #HPoECooks Challenge! Check our our Facebook group and join in on the FUN.

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Hello Happy Platers!

This week we take a gander at this year's menu of the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays that begins on November 27th. It all looks delicious!

For more details and pictures check out the Foodie Guide on the DisneyParks Blog.

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Hello Happy Platers!

Today's show is all about the holiday treats in Walt Disney World Parks. These treats all look amazing and delicious. Disney never disappoints when it comes to celebrating holidays, especially when it comes to FOOD!

For a detailed look check out this foodie guide direct from Disney: TASTY TREATS

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On today's show it is all about the Food News! Disney has released a lot of exciting culinary news items and we go over the ones that we think need to be at the top of your taste buds!

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Greetings To All Happy Platers -

In today's show, we divulge our top tips and tricks for Disney dining to make your trip practically perfect in every way! Don't forget to send us your trips, email us at: dining@happiestplate.com

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Welcome Happy Platers!

In today's show, we discuss the reasons we think that a Disney breakfast/brunch should be on your must-do's during your next holiday. Since the park hours have changed this allows you to relax at a fantastic eatery and experience all of the culinary delights to start your day. Plus, we set out to design our perfect Disney breakfast cuisine! What would your dream breakfast restaurant serve and where would it be on Disney property? Let us know by sending us a message: dining@happiestplate.com

Food News -

Sadly Wolfgang Puck's Express has permanently closed in Disney Springs
Madame Leota Sipper cup has been restocked in the Magic Kingdom
Three Bridges Bar & Grill now on the MDE dining walk-up reservation list

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Hello Happy Platers!

In today's show, we lament about some of our favorite restaurants and food that are currently closed in WDW. These are definitely ones that we would really like to see come back online as Disney expands their park operations.

This week's food news:

Aulani - opening dining options & new app
Chef Mickey Character update and new menu items
Giving back to Cast Members who have given us so many magical moments on our Disney trips.
1. For more info and to donate visit: Cast Member Pantry-Facebook Page
2. Venmo Donation: @castmemberpantry
3. Amazon Wish List

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Greetings Happy Platers!

On today's show, we have an amazing special guest, Dr. Elizabeth Struble. Ryan is especially excited, or should we say holding his breath, that Elizabeth is joining us because she is also his beautiful wife! Elizabeth is going to walk us through her approach to eating at Disney for her dietary lifestyle and also some of her favorites food sweets and treats. Plus we also have a live news feed from Wendi, who is dining at the Minnie's Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood Studios!

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Hello Happy Platers!

Today's show we are joined by Nick, Wendi's son, who gives us a trip review on his recent return to Walt Disney World. Since this is the first time he has traveled back after quite a few years, Nick fills us in on whether the magic is still there and some tasty treats!

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Ahoy HPoE Friends!

On today's show we dish up some food news and Ryan gives us the run-down on Disney Cruises with some helpful knowledge and tips!

Food News:

Cinderella's Royal Table price DECREASE
Orange County removes additional COVID restrictions for bars
ICE CREAM! Hollywood Scoops reopens & new flavors at Boardwalk Bakery

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Greetings HPoE Friends!

This week Kristi and her husband, Dane, give us a review of their recent WDW trip with all of the who, what, and where's of the trip that turned into "Just the Two of Us"!

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Hello HPoE Connoisseurs!

Today's show we discuss the WDW Foodies Guide to Fall Treats for 2020. There are some delicious foods to taste for sure! This will definitely inspire you to break out the pumpkin spice and CARAMEL toppings.

Food News -

Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays at the Swan & Dolphin Resort
Holiday Character Dining: Hollywood & Vine- Minnie's Halloween Dine

Visit the Disney Parks Blog for pics and more info on the Fall Treats!

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Hello, Happiest Plate of Earth Friends!

Today we are dining at a table for three. Wendi has brought along Lynden & David, who gives us an honest trip review from their most recent trip to Walt Disney World. They share what it was like to tour the parks with their beautiful little girls, ages 2 & 4, with masks on plus the high heat & humidity. Does the pixie dust still swirl during this abbreviated time? Pull up a chair and find out.

Special thanks to Lyden & David for taking us along for the fun, and Wendi too!

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Who is up for some fun & games? Join us for today's podcast where we play, "Table Service, 'A la Carte or 86!". Wendi and Ryan have to make some serious choices regarding Disney Food, plus we ask them a few more questions to get to know them better.

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Hello Disney Dessert Lovers!

The main course today is a mouthwatering segment about the amazing dessert/sweet treats at Walt Disney World. Each of us gives our choices for

Favorite Chocolate Dessert
Favorite Non-Chocolate Dessert
Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Treat
Honorable Mentions

Who is ready for a trip dedicated to all things sweet?! Plus we start off with "2 Truths & A Lie" as a fun way to get to know Wendi and Ryan a bit more.

Opening quote credit: Graham Kerr - Chef

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Greetings Disney Dining Devotees!

For this week's main course, we take a look at some fantastic dining options for a Disney Date Night. Just a few creative ways to add some magical romance to an adults-only meal. Send us your romantic dining tips at: food@happiestplate.com

This week's food news:

Tambu Lounge is set to reopen Aug. 16th, 2020
Gideon's Bakehouse coming to Disney Springs
Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill Weekend Brunch: Now Available

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Hello Disney Diners!

Since WDW has paused the Dining Plan, we thought we would give you some of our favorite snacks and meals that are shareable in the parks to help stretch your dining dollar. Ryan and Wendi sneak in a couple from Disney Springs and a resort too!

This week's Food News:

Walt Disney World Expands Temperature Screenings to Table-Service Restaurants
Extension for "Tables in Wonderland" holders
More face mask regulations

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Hello Disney Food Friends!

Today we discuss the phased reopening of Disney Springs began on May 20. Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences that are owned by third-party operating participants will begin to open during this initial phase. Just like WDW, DS has put into place many of the same protocols in response to COVID-19.

From our recent trips, we offer our views on dining and crowds plus some suggestions on how to make your Disney Springs visit safe and magical!

This week's Food News:

Character Meals available now at Topolino and Garden Grill
CLOSED: Bidding a fond farewell to Ample Hills Creamery
New Kitchen Items from the FAB 5! Super cute!!

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Hey Fellow Disney Diners!

Some Disney Food News followed up by the health & safety measures that WDW has implemented throughout the parks & resorts.

For our featured meal of the day, we discuss Epcot's Food & Wine Festival for 2020. We not only give you a rundown of the menus from each booth but we also give you our top hits and the very few misses.

Food News:

Chef Mickey's Character Dining minus the Fab Five
Starbucks offers refillable mugs via mobile ordering
A new protocol for wearing masks in the parks while eating and drinking

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Greeting HPoE Friends!

On today's show, we introduce the newest members of our culinary team, Wendi & Ryan. These two divulge some of their favorite Disney experiences and eats as a way for us to get to know them better. This new journey is going to be delectable!

Closing out the show with some Food News:

Face Covering requirements for WDW Parks & Resorts
2020 Food & Wine: A Taste of Epcot July 15th
Be Our Guest get an expensive menu refurb

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Hello HPoE Friends!

We have returned just in time to be the harbingers of the reopening of WDW Parks & Resorts. There is a lot of dining info to be shared and we serve it up for the daily special!

Make sure you listen to the end when we say "See you real soon!" to Danae in a bittersweet moment. It has been a blessing to share this table with her from the beginning and we can't wait to have her back for the "Chef's Table". HEARD CHEF!

Stay tuned because we posted some help wanted signs and you don't want to miss their staging! (Staging is an unpaid internship test when a cook works briefly, for free)

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Hello HPoE Guests!

A fun episode with a plethora of your favorite Disney Food Memories. We hope this brings you much joy and an abundance of smiles. It is not too late to participate....send us your favorite disney food memories so we can continue to spread the magic! Post them to:
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Hello HPoE Guests -

Today's show is all about the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH, DISNEYLAND! I am joined by a special guest and fellow Creating Magic Vacations Agent, Micol Leyva. Micol is a Disneyland local expert and she gives us her insight into the place where it all started. After listening to the show we hope that you are inspired to take your first or fiftieth trip to Disneyland Parks & Resorts. Let us know what in today's show has peaked your taste buds!

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Email - mikki@creatingmagicvacations.com

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Greetings Disney Dining Connessiours!

First Up, Some Disney Food News

Disney Partners with Impossible Foods
New Breakfast Options in Hollywood Studios
DISNEY ICE CREAM TREATS available in Target Stores
"The Chocolate Workshop" by The Ganachery offered at Disney's Riviera Resort

Walt Disney World announced a new tier to the Disney Dining Plan called the "Disney Dining Plan Plus". This tier falls in between the Disney Dining Basic and Disney Dining Plus. We give a quick once over to see where or if the value is there.

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Hello Again Disney Food Friends!

This is week is an all FOOD NEWS Show:

New snacks coming up in Walt Disney World
Rumor Mill - an addition to the Disney Dining Plan?!?!
Taco Tuesday at Paradiso 37-Disney Springs
Regal Eagle Now Open in the America Pavilion, Epcot's World Showcase
Review of the food offerings from this year Epcot's Flower & Garden Outdoor Kitchens

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Aloha!

On our show today, special Guest Ryan Hedstrom returns to give us an in-depth review of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa dining plus the surrounding Oahu area.

As promised here are the suggestions/recommendations from Ryan and his family:

Dining Options at Aulani -
Makahiki Buffet: Character breakfast, dinner
Ulu Café: QS offerings including Dole Whips
Oleo Room - lounge: Piggy Wings, Popcorn Fries, Sushi
Ama Ama: sunset dinner and breakfast
Pool Bar/Off The Hook
Mama’s Snack Shop
Papalua Shaved Ice: shave ice with Mickey ears!
Little Ophi’s Beachside Snacks

Dining Options outside of Aulani -Masubis: A Hawaiian “anytime” snack
Poke: Tuna, Salmon, flavored
Leonard’s Bakery/Food Truck: Malasadas, Portuguese donuts
ABC Market: across the street, grab and go and make there
Monkey Pod: across the street, happy hour specials
Island Vintage Coffee: across the street
Tacos, Pizza, etc.: across the street
Mina’s Fish House: hotel next door Four Seasons…good options for happy hour
Eggs n’things:new to KoOlina

Around Oahu -

Pack a picnic and find a beach!
North Shore-Haleiwa - Mosimoto Shave Ice, Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck/Sprout Sandwich Shop
Ala Moana Shopping Center

Day Trips -North Shore: surfing waves, Weiamea Falls, beaches
Diamondhead hike, east side of island, Valley of the Temples

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Holy Grail of Disney Eating!!!

On today's episode I am joined by Anthony Hatch of Magical Wanderlust Podcast and fellow Creating Magic Vacation Agent as we recount the amazing dinner each of us enjoyed at the 5 Diamond Award Winning - Victoria & Albert's in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.

It was indeed an spectacular dining experience!

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Hey Howdy Hey Disney Food Friends!

This week we have some delicious items being served up to you. This week's food news:

Villains After Hours 2020 - Dark and Delightful Treats
Red Hot Boozy Beignets in the Scat Cat Lounge in Port Orleans-French Quarter
Ample Hills to open in Disney Springs
Space 220 Restaurant in Epcot: What, Why, When...will it ever open?

Featured Segment:
This week we wrap up our November trip review by recounting the wonderful dinner we had at Sanaa in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. That Bread Service is AMAZING!
We also took the DestiNations Discovered Tour in Epcot's World Showcase. It was filled with so much information. If you think you knew it all, take this tour and learn some more. we discuss the impressive Showcase Kitchen that is hidden behind the Germany Pavilion.

Check out more about the tour here: DestiNations Discovered

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Happy 2020 Disney Food Lovers!

Some light news bites to start out:

Millenium Falcon Ice Cream Sandwich available in your local store
Sam the Eagle represents at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse
Light and Dark Side desserts at Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios

This week my favorite guest, Dane, joins me in taking a culinary tour of this years Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. The Festival celebrates three artistic disciplines: Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts.

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Season Greetings Disney Food Lovers!

Some New Tapas for this week:

Tables in Wonderland Dining Event - Contemporary Resort Jan. 25th Chef's Table
Christmas Day Offerings at WDW Parks & Resorts

This week's featured segment is a review of the Magic Kingdom VIP Food Tour and our dinner at the California Grill atop the Contemporary Resort.

WDW Inspired New Year's Eve Menu

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Hey Howdy Hey!

Some quick bites of Disney Food News to get us through the week:

New Character "Breakfast 'a la Art with Mickey & Friends" - Topolino Terrace
12 Days of Joffery's - Disney Springs
Corn Dogs with LIQUID CHEESE! Casey's Corner in the Magic Kingdom
2020 Disney Dining Plans Announced

WDW Inspired New Year's Eve Menu

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Hello Disney Gourmands!

This week's show news:

Holiday Eats & Treats Abound
Riveria Resort's Bar Riva & Le Petit Cafe' menus released
Toy Story Land Woody's BBQ Roundup
COOKIE NUM NUM RECIPE

Featured Story - Our WDW trip to celebrate Danae's 30th Part 1 Dining Experiences
3 Bridges Bar & Grill, Food & Wine Bites and Toledo Tapas, Steak & Seafood

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Greeting Disney Gourmands!

Super excited to share with you this week's show with my favorite guest of all time, my husband, Dane. We offer up some of our dining details from our recent trip to Anaheim/Disneyland Resort in late October. Dined at some favorites and add some new places to our list as well.

For Food News this week:

Space 220, the new dining restaurant in Epcot, has hit another asteroid that delays it's opening
Frozen 2 inspired ice cream that you can find in your local stores
The "Regal Eagle", the new eatery in the America Pavilion, has an opening date of DECEMBER 2019!

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Greetings Disney Gourmands!

Joining us on this week's episode is Anthony Hatch, a fellow Creating Magic Vacations Travel Specialist, to give us a review of his amazing dining experiences on his last Disney vacation. This tour takes us to:

Epcot's International Food & Wine
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween PArty
Party for the Senses at Epcot's Food & Wine
Brunch at California Grill
Dinner at Victoria & Albert's

Special Guest - Anthony Hatch

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Upcoming Podcast: MagicalWonderlust

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Hello Disney Gourmands!

This week's show is all about the Food News!

Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour
Contemporary Resorts Gingerbread House is taking shape
Little Mermaid 30 year celebration in Treats!
“12 Beers of Christmas Event” - Morimoto Asia
More Frozen treats, is it even possible?!
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue menu announced
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays - Food Booth Menu preview

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Greeting Disney Gourmands!

This weeks Food News -

Disney announces changes to Dining Reservation system
Animal Kingdom's Tasting Sampler
Coral Reef celebrates Little Mermaid's 30th Anniversary
New Gelato Kiosk coming to the Italy Pavilion

Joined by my favorite special guest, Dane, we discuss some of the extravagant New Years Eve dining options that are available this year at Walt Disney World Resorts! Plus we offer some recipes and wine recommendations to recreate this decadent dining at home.

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For your musical appreciation as mentioned in the show:

Steve Stevens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJUyv-WBYdM&t=2656s

Gipsy King - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC6ED3B61F91F7504

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Hey, Howdy, Hey Disney Foodies!

The ingredients for this week's episode is all about the NEWS!

Food News -

DOLE WHIP NACHOS! Secret menu item in Disney Springs at Marketplace Snacks
Disney announces new "Plant-Based Food" initiative
Sprinkles FALL Cupcakes
WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs – a popular, limited-time celebration returning Sept. 20 through Nov. 4, 2019
Restaurantosaurus -Burgers & Sundaes Dinner Experience began at this dining location on August 18, 2019 with a "Build Your Own Sundae"!

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Hello Disney Foodies!

This week's headlines:

Barcelona Lounge - Sophisticated Sips
Enchanted Rose Lounge - Grand Floridian Resort, opening Fall 2019
Rose & Crown - Thanksgiving Meal to be offered
Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties - Price Increase as of February 1, 2020
Frozen 2 Treats - Arendelle Aqua Sweets
Epcot International Festival of the Arts dates are Jan 17th-Feb 24th

Featured Segment - Aunt Edna Approved!
Top 5 restaurants to take Walt Disney World First Timers

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Greetings Disney Foodies!

Kristi is joined this week by her husband, Dane and son, Eli. They give us look into their recent last minute trip to Walt Disney World.

Here are some of the restaurants and quick-eats featured:

Via Napoli
Joy of Tea
Sci-Fi Diner
Splitsville
Tusker House
ESPN Zone
The Edison

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Hey, Howdy, Hey Disney Foodies!

The ingredients for this week's episode is all about the NEWS!

Food News

Seasonal Treats available resort wide
Galaxy’s Edge Thermal Detonator Coke Bottles - TSA reversed decision
Tables in Wonderland Experience Whiskey Inspired Event at Takuma-Tei
Eat up the sweet treats celebrating Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Beaches & Cream closed for refurb - satellite open at Ariel's
Emile’s Fromage Montage: Cheese Crawl - a self-guided tour during Epcot's Food & Wine

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Greeting Fellow Disney Foodies!

The ingredients for this week's episode -

Food News

Pumpkin Spice is amuck, amuck, amuck (or it's everywhere)
Bongo's Cuban Cafe is CLOSED - Beatrix moving in
Cruella's Halloween Hideaway - ticketed dinner held during MNSSHP
Star Wars Galaxy's Edge - items available on the DDP

Featured Segment: It is hard to believe that in just a few days Epcot’s F&W Festival will kick off. For today’s featured segment, we thought it would be a great way to celebrate the Aug 29th arrival by going over some selected menus and giving some culinary insight as to what is exactly and the method of preparation.

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Hello Fellow Disney Foodies!

This week's new

Mobile Ordering Expanded to Select Resorts
New Restaurants coming to Disney Springs
Toledo's Dining Options
Oga's Cantina Advance Dining Reservations opens up

Featured Segment - A quick overview of a few of Kristi's recent eats while staying Club Level at The Beach Club and a dinner at Chef de France.

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Greeting Fellow Disney Foodies!

This week's news items:

Animal Kingdom snacks are roaming throughout the Parks
Le Cellier Pre-Fixe Summer Menu is Back
RUMOR!! - Citrico's refurbed into "Victoria & Albert's Bistro"

This we we review the restaurants participating in "Visit Orlando's Magical Dining". WDW has 13 Disney Springs/Lake Buena Vista eateries included in this fantastic promo!
https://www.visitorlando.com/en/magical-dining

"Celebrate Orlando’s amazing culinary scene with Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining®, now in its 14th year. Running from Aug. 23 through Sept. 30, 2019, it’s your chance to enjoy three-course, prix-fixe dinners at more than 120 of Orlando’s best restaurants for just $35 per person.

Plus, through Visit Orlando, $1 from each meal served will benefit one or more deserving local charities, with the recipients to be announced before the start of this year’s program. So, call your friends, family and coworkers, and make plans to enjoy fantastic meals at fantastic prices while supporting a fantastic cause!"

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Greeting Fellow Disney Foodies!

This week's news items:

Reimagined Elephant Cupcake in Animal Kingdom
New Swirl Treat at Sunshine Tree Terrace: Redd's Revenge
Epcot's American Pavilion getting a fast casual eatery - Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue

This week we have the pleasure of talking with Ryan Hedstrom, a fellow DBTG Agent. Ryan gives us a wonderful review of his family's latest trip to WDW and how Disney makes it doable to tour with a Teen and a Tween that have different dining palettes. There are lots of helpful touring plans in this episode. We are looking forward to having Ryan back in the near future to discuss their trip to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa!

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Greeting Foodies!

This week's food news

New limited time snacks arriving in the Magic Kingdom
Plant Based Cuisine guide now available for food in the Magic Kingdom
"Super" Ice Cream to be marveled upon eating at Ample Hills Creamery
2 New Food Booths at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival
"Grub" Burger now being served at D-Luxe Burger...tomato worms, basil grasshopper and yummy balsamic vinegar spiders.

Trip review - Danae spends a quick 24 hours on Disney Property and visits the Magic Kingdom on July 5th!!

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Greetings Fellow Disney Foodies!

Advance Dining Reservations opened up for Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera, which will open when Disney’s Riviera Resort begins to welcome guests starting December 16, 2019
Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, Disney Springs, is hosting the new Flavors of Florida event for the summer of 2019! From now through September 2, 2019, guests can visit 20 dining venues throughout Disney Springs and enjoy Floridian-inspired plates with pairing suggestions for cocktails and brews.

ETOAD - "Eat This Only At Disney”! With Disney’s parks spanning the globe the food possibilities are endless but we think there a somethings that Disney does in a practically perfect way. We are going to give you our take on foods that we think should only be eaten at a Disney Park.

You have been granted the Ultimate Meal Experience at any Walt Disney Parks & Resorts! "Everything is possible, even the impossible" for this magical dining event. Let's create your meal to include the following: A Cocktail/Speciality Drink, An Appetizer, An Entree, A Dessert and One Snack too. To make this meal even more magical, name the place where you would like for this presentation to be served. "People who love to eat are always the best people." - Julia Child

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Hello Fellow Foodies -

FOR REAL! We have returned from the land of powdered sugar and sternos. This week we breakdown some recent food changes and additions in WDW and

Galaxy's Edge: Oga's Cantina - this is a new hot spot! We discuss the beverages and food items to find out what is making this cantina the place to be.
Epcot's "Guardian of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Live" has some cool speciality food and beverages just for this galactic melody.
Be Our Guest in Fantasyland has added new breakfast and lunch items.
AP Dining Discounts for lunch at participating WDW Parks & Resorts
New Menu Items - Sebastian's Bistro
Three Bridges Bar & Grill - Coronado Springs Resort is open!

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Hello Fellow Foodies -

We are back!! Many apologies for the delay in shows but we were shuckin' and jivin' on some catering gigs.

In those couple of weeks, Disney has thrown down the gauntlet with some Food News. So we take this entire episode to dish out some of it to you!

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Special Events schedule and prices have been released
Details on the Space-Themed Restaurant in Epcot's Future World
WDW Resort invests in Valencia College Culinary Arts Program
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Eateries menu details
Cupcakes, Eclairs and Donuts! Oh, My! We think a cupcake crawl/decadent dessert trip is in order

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Hello Hello Fellow Foodies!

This week's Food News:

Disneyland getting a new restaurant in Downtown Disney - Black Tap Craft Beer & Burgers coming next year
The Magic Kingdom goes wicked with Disney Villians After Hours with frightful treats
May 1, 2019 marks the 30th Anniversary of Disney World's Hollywood Studios with Anniversary goodies within the entire park
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' announces new menu items and drinks

For our "Daily Special" we review our dining experience at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in the Marketplace Section of Disney Springs.

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Hey Hey Disney Foodies!

This weeks Food News:

“Disney Plant-Based Cuisine” guide to assist guests on the search for vegetarian and plant-based menu items available in the Magic Kingdom
Mizer’s lounge in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort transforming into Beauty and the Beast” Inspired Bar and Lounge
Ronto Roasters in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge details announced
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates announced
New update for the "My Disney Experience" App
2019 Epcot's Food and Wine Festival Dates Released
2019 Epcot's Festival of the Holidays Dates Announced

We return from our WDW trip and start off the recap with a review of the "Bon Voyage Breakfast" at Trattoria al Forno in Disney's Boardwalk resort.

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Hey Howdy Hey!

This week we discuss our upcoming Walt Disney World trip to celebrate a birthday! Super excited to stay at Port Orleans - French Quarter, eating at Bon Voyage Breakfast, La Hacienda de an Angel, Garden Grill and Sci-Fi Diner. Possibly going to try our hand a restaurant roulette!

This weeks Food News:

Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night a family-friendly progressive dining experience in Animal Kingdom
Disney Springs Restaurants affected by credit card breach
ABC Commissary in Hollywood Studios taking dinner reservations for dates beginning June 2, 2019

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Hello!

This week's food news:

Change happening in Epcot and one of them is a new restaurant in the France Pavilion
Two new Dole Whip Delights found at the Pineapple Lanai: Polynesian Resort and Wine Bar George: Disney Springs
Delicious Disney: A Chef Series Event dates have been added
Marvelicious Treat found at the All-Star Music Food Court: Hero Passion Raspberry Tart honoring Capt. America

Featured Segment: Top 25, Wait 26 Disney Dining Tips

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Food News: Pixar Refillable Resort Mugs, Galactic Eats that are coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Featured Segment: Part 2 of 2 - Following a food lifestyle at Walt Disney World

This week we discuss the best strategies for eating at WDW for Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Paleo/Keto.

WDW website for Special Dietary Requests: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/special-dietary-requests/

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The fresh Food News: New resort Mug for Mickey's 90th Celebration, Cheesesteak Spring Rolls in Adventureland, Wonderful World of Wine at the Yachtsmen Steakhouse and MAC N' CHEESE Truck coming to Disney Springs.

Featured Segment: Part 1 of 2 - Following a food lifestyle at Walt Disney World

This week we discuss the best strategies for eating at WDW for Food Allergies and also staying on track with Healthy Eating during your vacation.

WDW website for Special Dietary Requests: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/special-dietary-requests/

Stay tuned for next's weeks segment on eating Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Paleo and Keto

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Today we have a fantastic review of Walt Disney World's Highway in the Sky Dine Around with our special guest, Anthony Hatch.

Anthony recently had the chance to take part in this one of a kind dining experience. He gives us a complete breakdown of the evening and all that it entailed. From start to finish this is a "culinary journey where each destination offers a distinctively delicious experience."

Thanks Anthony! We can't wait to experience it for ourselves.

Disney Dining info: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/contemporary-resort/highway-in-the-sky-dine-around/

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Hot out of the oven food news: Mickey and Minnie's Surprise Celebration has some new treats to add to the festivities, Seasonal Milkshakes at Dockside Diner and MORE Food Merchandise. If you can eat it, you can wear it too!

Featured Segment: It is not as hard as you would think to find some cheap eats in Walt Disney World. We give you our top 5 (or 6) bargain meals that are pretty darn good!

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This week's food news is Hei Hei gets a Dole Whip, Mobile Order app got a refurb, Toy Story Ice Cream in local stores and pre-order available on a Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cookbook. Really?!

Featured Segment: We discuss the 2019 Flower & Garden Outdoor Kitchen Food Offerings. There are 17 food booths this year including 4 new additions. It looks like there are some delicious food and beverages to be sampled this year.

The 2019 Flower & Garden Festival runs from March 6th to June 3rd!

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This week I am joined by my fellow Dream Builders Travel Group Agents, Kerry H. and Wendi C! We start off by discussing the addition of donuts at Joffery's Coffee in Disney Springs, New Pastries at the Trolleycar Cafe in HS and recent dining modification to the MyDisneyExp App.

Featured Segment: The three of us breakdown our dining experience, Storybook Dining with Snow White in the Wilderness Lodge. From entering the Enchanted Forest to all of the delights that are specially created by Snow White for our dining enjoyment, we give you our personal take on each part.

We follow up by talking about some of the other great experiences we shared during our time in the Walt Disney World Resort.

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This week Danae is away again and off to the Frozen Tundra of Saranac Lake! Kristi's husband Dane sits in with his take on the food news and their recent Disneyland Food experiences.

Food News: Beaches & Cream closing for a refurb in AUGUST!? New Princess Breakfast at Napa Rose in Disneyland, and Valentine's Day Dinner at Jiko and California Grill in Walt Disney World.

Featured Segment: Kristi and Dane discuss the meals and treat they ate just recently in Disneyland and California Adventure. They were able to taste some of the special food offerings featured for the "Get Your Ears On" celebration of Mickey & Minnie's 90 years!

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Hot off the Food Presses at Disney - Mickey Bars will soon be available in your local grocery stores for a limited time, New Credit Card Policy at Walt Disney World, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Tickets are now on sale, New Cinderella Cupcake in the Magic Kingdom and a new Bakery celebrating the Incredibles in Hollywood Studios.

Featured Segment: We discuss this years culinary offerings at the Food Studios for Epcot's Festival of the Arts. There are some stunningly delicious food to be tried!

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Danae has canceled her dining reservation this week to travel to the frozen tundra of Up State New York so we have a special guest, Dane Rada (Kristi's Fantastic husband)!

Kristi & Dane discuss their recent WDW trip in November 2018! From Food & Wine to the amazing dining experience, Dane gives his take on the trip. Take a listen to see if Dane's previous opinion of Walt Disney World food (meh) has changed.

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We start of 2019 by discussing the FREE DINING gift launched in the first week of January by Disney and the madness that comes with it! Also some editable food news.

Our featured segment is a recap of our personal top 10 food items of 2018. Make sure you eat before listening!!

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We start off by taking a look at some of the fun facts that make Christmas so brilliant at WDW! From all of the eggs, flour and spices it takes to make the amazing gingerbread features to just how much does that Christmas Tree in the Magic Kingdom weigh.

Our featured segment for today is the dining options that are available at the Walt Disney WorldParks and resorts for New Year's Eve. There is something for everyone palettes and wallets!

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Food News - 2 new seasonal cupcakes are being offered at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot, a Yellow Cake Snowman and Red Velvet Present Cupcake.

Disney's Animal Kingdom will start a new tasting option with preferred seating for the"Rivers of Light" show.

Featured Segment - Part 2 Dining Options at Disney Springs

We finish out by going over all of the Table Service options that are available at Disney Springs!

Super Packed Episode! Food news from Destination D, New Items at D-Luxe Burger, the deliciousness from Disneyland's Festival of the Holidays

Featured Segment - Part 1 of Dining at Disney Springs

We go over all of the Quick Service options that are available in the ever expanding culinary world of Disney Springs.

Disney announces the "12 Days of Christmas Dogs" at Casey's Corner in the Magic Kingdom. We FastPass/HardPass each one after reading their description. New Christmas Party Dining Experience at Tony's Town Square available during "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party", the party is called Tony's Most Merriest Town Square Party". Is this worth the extra cost?

Featured Segment - A complete rundown of the character dining that is available at Walt Disney World Parks & Resort.

This week we discuss Holiday Popcorn Buckets, Delicious New Milkshakes and a new dining option coming to Disney Springs from a familiar chef. Followed by a rundown of the food offerings at this year's Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. So many wonderful items to try!

New sweet treat in the Magic Kingdom, Meal Reviews: La Hacienda de San Angel and Ale & Compass, Special of the Day - Breakdown of a Featured Meal: Dinner at Sanaa

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The Happiest Plate on Earth is brought to you Kristi Rada of Dream Builders Travel Group: a Disney vacation specialist offering free concierge level service. Where every vacation is customized to you and your style of travel. If you are looking to create some magical memories at Walt Disney World, DisneyLand, Disney Cruise Line or Adventure by Disney please reach out by visiting happiest plate.com and clicking on free quote.

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Food News: New Dining Experiences, Price Increases and the Disney Dining Plan -our personal take on how we "tour food" and would it be worth it for our touring style.

Please visit our website www.happiestplate.com and subscribe for updates and info, plus you will also receive our 10 Disney Dining Tips!

The Happiest Plate on Earth is brought to you Kristi Rada of Dream Builders Travel Group: a Disney vacation specialist offering free concierge level service. Where every vacation is customized to you and your style of travel. If you are looking to create some magical memories at Walt Disney World, DisneyLand, Disney Cruise Line or Adventure by Disney please reach out by visiting happiest plate.com and clicking on free quote.

If you can dream, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started by a mouse.

Welcome to our first podcast! On this episode we introduce ourselves, give some background on why we love Disney and food. We also give our take on the food that we ate at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival 2018.

Please visit our website www.happiestplate.com and subscribe for updates and info, plus you will also receive our 10 Disney Dining Tips!