The Lunchbox Ghost: Recent Episodes

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 11 - Happy Birthday Mickey (11/18/2020)

Today is Mickey Mouse’s 92nd birthday, so in this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, the Imagination Radio Network team is throwing a small birthday party for Mickey, sharing our favorite Mickey-shaped treats found at Walt Disney World and featuring two restaurants that bear Mickey’s name.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Chef Mickey’s

Disney’s Riviera Resort

• Topolino’s Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera

Mickey Shaped Treats

• Mickey Pretzel at Westward Ho, The Land Cart, and numerous other locations
• Mickey Waffle at Captain Cook’s and numerous other locations
• Mickey-shaped Beignets at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
• Mickey-shaped Pecan Praline at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
• Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar found at numerous locations
• Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich found at numerous locations
• Mickey Krispie Treat at Main Street Confectionery and other locations

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird, with special guests Brian Reed and Stokes Laird from The Main Street Chronicles and Eat to the Beet Reporters Sam Stern and Chaunte Flores. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 10 - Signature Dining (11/4/2020)

In this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will hear about some of the Signature Dining restaurants you can find throughout Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom

• Cinderella’s Royal Table

EPCOT

• Le Cellier Steakhouse
• Monsieur Paul
• Takumi-Tei

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• The Hollywood Brown Derby

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

• Tiffins

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Jiko

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Citricos
• Narcoossee’s
• Victoria & Albert’s

Walt Disney’s Dolphin Hotel

• Shula’s Steak House
• Todd English’s bluezoo

Disney Springs

• Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
• Jaleo by José Andrés
• Morimoto Asia

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• California Grill

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird, with special guest Eat to the Beat Reporter Sam Stern. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost - Season 1, Episode 9 - Buon Appetito! (10/21/2020)

October is National Pasta Month, so in this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will hear about some of the best places to get your taste for pasta and Italian food any day throughout Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom

• Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
• Pinocchio Village Haus

EPCOT

• Tutto Italia Ristorante
• Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar
• Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
• Gelati

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

• Rainforest Cafe

Disney's Boardwalk

• Trattoria al Forno

Walt Disney’s Swan Hotel

• Il Mulino

Disney Springs

• Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
• Enzo’s Hideaway
• Terralina Crafted Italian

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird, with special guest Eat to the Beat Reporter Sam Stern. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 8 (10/7/2020)

October is National Seafood Month, so in this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will hear about some of the best places to get your taste for seafood any day throughout the four major parks of Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom

• Columbia Harbour House
• Be Our Guest Restaurant
• Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

EPCOT

• Coral Reef Restaurant
• Sunshine Seasons
• Le Cellier Steakhouse
• Chefs de France
• Monsieur Paul
• Spice Road Table
• Restaurant Marrakesh
• Tokyo Dining
• Teppan Edo
• Takumi-Tei
• Tutto Italia Ristorante
• Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
• Nine Dragons Restaurant
• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
• La Hacienda de San Angel
• San Angel Inn Restaurante
• Yorkshire County Fish shop
• Rose & Crown Dining Room
• Rose & Crown Pub

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• 50’s Prime Time Cafe
• The Hollywood Brown Derby
• Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
• ABC Commissary

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

• Rainforest Cafe
• Tiffins Restaurant
• Yak & Yeti Restaurant

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird, with special guest Eat to the Beat Reporter Sam Stern. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 7 (09/23/2020)

On this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will explore the history of Oktoberfest and where you can experience it 365 days a year at Walt Disney World.

• Biergarten Restaurant

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird, with special guest Tim Huddelston. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer.  The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 6 (09/8/2020)

September is Better Breakfast Month, so In this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will hear about some of the best places to get what you are craving for breakfast any day throughout Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom

• Gaston’s Tavern
• The Friar's Nook
• The Crystal Palace
• Cinderella’s Royal Table

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Woody’s Lunch Box
• ABC Commissary

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

• Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes
• Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery
• Tusker House Restaurant

Resorts

• Capt. Cook’s - Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
• Kona Cafe - Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
• O’hana - Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
• 1900 Park Fare - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Chef Mickey’s - Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Contempo Cafe - Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Whispering Canyon Cafe - Disney's Wilderness Lodge
• Roaring Fork - Disney's Wilderness Lodge
• Trail’s End Restaurant - The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
• Boma - Flavors of Africa - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
• The Mara - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Riverside Mill Food Court - Disney's Port Orleans Riverside
• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory - Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter
• Beach Club Marketplace - Disney's Beach Club Resort
• Garden Grove - Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
• Landscape of Flavors - Disney's Art of Animation Resort
• End Zone Food Court - Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
• World Premiere Food Court - Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
• Intermission Food Court - Disney's All-Star Music Resort
• Everything Pop Shopping & Dining - Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's BoardWalk

• Boardwalk Bakery
• Trattoria al Forno

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird, with special guest Eat to the Beat Reporter Sam Stern. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-lunchbox-ghost/support

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 5 (08/26/2020)

In this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will learn about all of the Sandwich options around Walt Disney World Resort.

Magic Kingdom

• The Plaza Restaurant
• Sleepy Hollow

EPCOT

• Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe - Norway
• Nine Dragons Restaurant - China
• Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar - Italy
• Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue - American Adventure
• Spice Road Table - Morocco
• Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie - France

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Rosie's All-American Café

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

• Harambe Market

Resorts

• Ale & Compass Lounge - Disney's Yacht Club Resort
• Gasparilla Island Grill - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• The Artist's Palette - Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Primo Piatto - Disney's Riviera Resort
• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop - Disney's Beach Club Resort
• Banana Cabana - Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
• Chip 'n' Dale's Café - Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory - Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
• Cabana Bar and Beach Club - Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

Disney's BoardWalk

• ESPN Club - Disney's BoardWalk
• Big River Grille & Brewing Works

Disney Springs

• The Edison
• Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
• Splitsville Dining Room
• The BOATHOUSE®: Great Food, Waterfront Dining, Dream Boats™
• Raglan Road™ Irish Pub and Restaurant
• House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
• Chicken Guy!
• City Works Eatery & Pour House
• The Polite Pig
• Cookes of Dublin
• Pepe by José Andrés
• Earl Of Sandwich®

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-lunchbox-ghost/support

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 4.2 (08/19/2020)

In this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will tour the 2020 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with The Lunchbox Ghost & his Eat to the Beet Reports Sam Stern & Chaunte Flores. Tune in to see what foods they enjoy and didn't enjoy as well as a few surprises along the way.

• Africa
• Appleseed Orchard
• Brazil
• Canada
• Citrus Blossom
• China
• Desserts & Champagne
• Earth Eats
• France
• Germany
• Hawai'i
• Hops & Barley
• Islands of the Caribbean
• Italy
• Japan
• Mac & Cheese, Hosted by Boursin Cheese
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Refreshment Outpost
• Refreshment Port
• Shimmering SIps Mimosas
• Wine and Dine & Festival Favorites

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 4.1 (08/11/2020)

In this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will meet The Lunchbox Ghost official Eat to the Beet Reporters, Sam Stern & Chaunte Flores as they help explain what you can expect when visiting this year's Food & Wine Festival.

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer.  The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 3 (07/29/2020)

In this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will hear about the Chicken Wing options around Walt Disney World Resort.

• Tony's Town Square
• ESPN Club
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill
• Rix Sports Bar & Grill
• Three Bridges Bar & Grill
• End Zone Food Court
• Martha's Vineyard
• Banana Cabana
• Sebastian's Bistro
• Cabana Bar & Beach Club
• Phins
• Crockett's Tavern
• River Roost
• Capt. Cooks
• Kona Cafe
• Oasis Bar & Grill
• Bar Riva
• Splash Pool Bar & Grill
• City Works Eatery & Pour House
• House of Blues
• Planet Hollywood Observatory
• Polite Pig
• The Edison
• Raglan Road
• Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 2 (07/15/2020)

In this episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will hear about the Hot Dog and Ice Cream options around Walt Disney World Resort.

Hot Dog Offerings

• Casey's Corner
• Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
• Tortuga Tavern
• Sommerfest
• Dockside Diner
• Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe
• Leaping Horse Libations
• Meadow Snack Bar
• Crew's Cup Lounge
• B.B. Wolfe's Sausage Co

Ice Cream Offerings

• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
• Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
• The Fountain
• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
• Ample Hills Creamery

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird. This episode was produced by Samantha Stern. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer. The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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The LunchBox Ghost- Season 1, Episode 1 (07/01/2020)

In our first episode of The LunchBox Ghost, we will hear about The American Experience through food.

• Sleepy Hollow
• Columbia Harbor House
• The Diamond Horseshoe
• Liberty Tree Tavern
• Fife & Drum Tavern
• Block & Hans
• Funnel Cake
• The Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbeque

This episode is hosted by Joel Laird. This episode was produced by Brian Reed. The LunchBox Ghost is a recorded bi-weekly audio program detailing all of the foodish morsels that Disney has to offer.  The Lunchbox Ghost is a member of Imagination Radio Network and a BRS production.

To see the information presented in today’s show, head over to our blog https://thelunchboxghost.blogspot.com/ and be sure to follow us on social media @lunchboxghost

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We have been teasing this new show on social media for a little more than a month now. Many of you have asked us who is and what is The Lunchbox Ghost. Well in this Introduction Show we are pulling back the curtain to introduce you to Joel Laird "The Lunchbox Ghost". Sit back as he introduces himself to you and his reason for wanting to share his passions of both Disney and Disney food with you.

Follow along on The Lunchbox Ghost's Journey through Disney Food on all of your favorite social media platforms @lunchboxghost

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