During a recent exploration of Magic Kingdom our field team decided to wish upon a star and hope that food at Pinocchio’s Village Haus had improved. For fear of making our nose grow longer, we won’t sugar coat it – it has not gotten any better. The team visited for lunch at this quick-service location that has been a part of Fantasyland since opening day. This location does offer mobile ordering, which is a great convenience.
There is interior dining that has small dining rooms each with a mural depicting different characters from the Pinocchio film. The interior is full of classic Magic Kingdom charm. There’s even a few spots with views that overlook the “it’s a small world” attraction. Outdoor seating is available too, with unique views of Fantasyland.
Pinocchio Village Haus borders classic Fantasyland and New Fantasyland offering flatbreads, subs, and salads.Grab a table in this popular and coveting seating area to overlook It’s A Small World. Photo courtesy of Disney (c)
Pinocchio’s Village Haus is popular with families thanks to its prominent location and recognizable characters. However, it is one of the lowest-rated dining locations at Walt Disney World according to over 500,000+ surveys on our site from the past few years. It ranks #71 out of 107 dining options at Walt Disney World, with a grade of C, and a 82% thumbs up.
Antipasto Salad – Diced Ham, Salami, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Provolone, and Romaine Lettuce, with Zinfandel Vinaigrette $9.99
Kids’ Chicken Breast Nuggets Meal with Dannon Danimals Smoothie, GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce, and Dasani Water $7.49
Pinocchio Village Haus Cheese Flatbread, Antipasto Salad, and Kid’s Chicken Nuggets
The cheese flatbread does not deserve the “gourmet” designation. It is edible, but there are far better meals available throughout Magic Kingdom for the same price. The Antipasto Salad had been sitting a while and was not fresh or very flavorful. And what can we say about kids’ chicken nuggets? Kids tend to like them and the yogurt smoothie and applesauce are safe accompaniments.
Our recommendation would be to walk a few steps over to Liberty Square and dine at Columbia Harbor House, which has much higher ratings and better food. However, Columbia Harbor House is currently closed, so Pecos Bill Tall Tale Cafe would be a good choice.
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Want to learn how gorillas form groups and interact? What about how African bull elephants learn from each other? Or maybe you just love animals like we do and want to take a deeper dive into the magic of nature. Well, you’re in luck! We’re excited to share that starting today an all-new, short-form video mini-series “Disney Parks Wild Sights” will debut exclusively in the My Disney Experience app, showcasing the amazing animals that call Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park home.
Featuring a variety of animals and the dedicated cast members who care for them, “Disney Parks Wild Sights” will take you on a journey to discover more about the diverse wildlife of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In each episode, you’ll meet a different animal, learn about what makes them unique and hear about the incredible bonds they form with their animal keepers. We can’t wait to introduce you to them!
We’re always looking to find new and creative ways to share the magic with our guests. Whether it’s using technology like the My Disney Experience or Disneyland mobile apps to make visiting the parks even more fun and memorable or adding unique experiences and educational series like “Disney Parks Wild Sights,” to be enjoyed at home, our guests and fans can now check out so many fun features from wherever they may be.
From learning about the era-specific influences that shaped the world of Disney Parks to exploring Disney history or even virtually visiting destinations around the world, there’s so much to explore with just the tap of your fingers! And “Disney Parks Wild Sights” is just one of the new series that have recently debuted in the My Disney Experience or Disneyland apps.
In “Destination Disney,” travel to Disney parks and resorts around the world and discover what makes each of them both magically familiar and culturally distinct. Tune in to “Designing Disney Parks” to learn little-known stories about Disney Parks design history and inspiration or “Disney Parks Throwback” to take a trip back in time through Disney Parks history! Check out “Celebrate with Disney Parks” to enjoy highlights from holidays and other dates with stories inspired by our parks, cast members and our guests, and “Disney Date Night” to get some magical inspiration for your next date night or family hang out – with a Disney Parks twist!
To check out “Disney Parks Wild Sights” in the My Disney Experience app, and the other amazing series available in both the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, be sure to download these apps from the App Store or Google Play. From an app’s home screen, simply scroll down to check out featured series, and tap “see all” to explore them all. You can also receive weekly alerts for all-new videos by enabling push notifications on your device.
Learn more about gorillas, elephants, zebras and more when “Disney Parks Wild Sights” debuts today and don’t forget to check out the original docuseries from National Geographic, “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” on Disney+, starting September 25, for an even closer look at the work and Imagineering that goes into caring for the animals at Walt Disney World Resort.
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For many, fall is the most fashionable season of all. The sweaters, the boots, the scarves, and the cozy colors are loved by many. Unfortunately here in Orlando our fall is cozy for different reasons, like the fact that it’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the middle of September. Thankfully, Disney has released some new mouse ears that are full of fantastic fall colors.
New Fall Mouse Ears at Magic Kingdom
Here’s a look at some of the latest styles we spotted at Magic Kingdom Main Street Emporium and Disney Springs. Each of these fall-themed mouse ears are $29.99:
Golden Yellow Mouse Ears
Rich Burgundy Sequin Mouse Ears
Orange Corduroy and Black Flannel Mouse Ears
Golden Yellow Mouse EarsBurgundy Sequin Mouse EarsOrange Corduroy and Black Flannel Mouse Ears
Over at the France Pavilion we found some mouse ears that look good enough to eat. These feature two pink macarons as the ears with a sparkly Eiffel Tower charm in the center, and “Bon Appetit” embroidered on the left side of the headband.
French Macaron Mouse EarsFrench Macaron Mouse Ears – Detail
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I recently published the Parks Edition of my official Foodie Guide to Fall Treats at Walt Disney World Resort, and now it’s time to announce the yummy fall offerings at our resort hotels and Disney Springs. If you’re a fan of all the exciting autumn eats at our parks, then this list is just for you, because we have even more offerings across property to celebrate the fall season!
These offerings are all available on various dates throughout the fall season, so be sure to take note of which delicious bites you want to try!
You may also see a few spooky merchandise items hiding in these photos. If you’re interested in finding out more info about our seasonal assortment of Halloween-themed merch, check out our recent Disney Parks Blog story with all of the info or visit shopDisney.com.
In addition, keep an eye out for more info on the yummy fall treats available at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, coming soon to the Disney Parks Blog!
Happy Snacking, Disney Foodies!
WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HOTELS
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Mike Wazowski Dome Cake (Available Sept. 20-Oct. 31 at Capt. Cook’s) – Milk chocolate cake dome with white chocolate icing
Halloween Minnie Cupcake (Available Sept. 20-Oct. 31 at Capt. Cook’s) – Chocolate cupcake with milk chocolate “rocky road” filling
Poisoned Apple Cocktail (Available through Nov. 1 at Barefoot Pool Bar) – Vodka, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice with a novelty glow cube
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Spooky Rum Punch (Available Through Oct. 31 at Banana Cabana) – Caribbean rum, sour apple liquor, and cranberry juice garnished with a Purple Poison Apple Novelty Glow Cube
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Monster Cupcake (Available at Contempo Café Oct. 29-31) – Confetti cupcake filled with candy bar custard and purple buttercream
Pumpkin Pie Tart (Available at Contempo Café Oct. 26-29) – Pumpkin pie tart with cinnamon whipped cream
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (All Items Available at Roaring Fork Sept. 27-Oct. 31)
“Going Batty” Halloween Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with cookies and cream filling and ganache icing
Spooky Mickey Brownie – Classic brownie topped with a dark chocolate spider
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Pop’s Potion Cocktail (Available through Oct. 31 at Petals Pool Bar) – Coconut rum, melon liqueur, pineapple and orange juice, Sprite, and blue curaçao floater with gummy worm garnish and purple Poison Apple Novelty Glow Cube
Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (All Items Available Oct. 1-Nov. 1)
Monster Cookie Bag (Available at The Artist’s Palette, Good’s Food To Go, and Conch Flats General Store) – Sweet and salty chocolate chip, pretzel, and candy-filled cookie bites
Pumpkin Spiced Whoopie Pie (Available at The Artist’s Palette) – Chocolate whoopie pie filled with a pumpkin-spiced marshmallow and garnished with a spider web chocolate decor
Caramel Cauldron Cupcake (Available at The Artist’s Palette, Good’s Food To Go, and Conch Flats General Store) – Chocolate cupcake filled with a salted caramel buttercream and sauce garnished with chocolate flames and a witch’s broom
Disney’s Riviera Resort – Le Petit Café
Pumpkin Mousse (Available Sept. 17-Nov. 28 starting at 12pm daily) – Pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and autumn-spiced sable
Jack O Lantern Mousse (Available Oct. 30-31 starting at 12pm daily) – Pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and Autumn spiced sable
Pumpkin Glacé Coffee (Available through Nov. 28) – Frozen blend of coffee, pumpkin purée, and fall spices topped with cinnamon whipped cream and salted caramel crispy pearls
Candy Corny Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake filled with white chocolate candy corn mousse and decorated with orange and yellow buttercream swirls, yellow crispy pearls, and a white buttercream ghost
Ghostly Mickey Brownie – Mickey-shaped brownie topped with chocolate ganache and garnished with meringue ghosts
Witch’s Mallow-Hat – Breton cookie topped with a marshmallow witch’s hat, coated in dark chocolate, and garnished with Halloween sprinkles
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club (All Items Available Sept. 22-Oct. 31)
Tiramisù (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Classic tiramisù with coffee flavor, a chocolate pretzel skeleton, and marshmallow skull
Candy Corn Cupcake (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Vanilla cupcake with chocolate Mickey ears
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese filling and sprinkles
Pumpkin Spiced Butter Pecan Shake (Available at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop) – Pumpkin-spiced butter pecan shake with chocolate sauce and orange icing topped with a pumpkin cupcake and decorated with assorted chocolate crispy pearls
DISNEY SPRINGS
Amorette’s Patisserie
Candle Petit Cake (Available through Nov. 2) – Layers of chocolate biscuit, vanilla chiffon and cookies and cream mousse with a layer of cookie cream
Halloween Minnie Mousse (Available through Nov. 2) – Carrot cake with pumpkin mousse and marshmallow mousse
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée (Available through Nov. 27) – Pumpkin custard, leaf cookie, and candied pecans
Novelty Pumpkin Tire Straw (Available through Nov. 2)
The Ganachery
Minnie Frankenstein Piñata (Available through Oct. 31) – Dark 65% chocolate sphere decorated with modeling chocolate and edible “bolts” filled with milk chocolate-covered vanilla bean marshmallows and crispy pearls
Caramel Ganache Skulls (Available through Oct. 31) – Dark 65% chocolate skulls filled with creamy caramel ganache
Hot Sipping Chocolate (Available through Nov. 2)
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ganache Squares (Available through Nov. 2)
AristoCrépes
Oogie Boogie Worms in Dirt (Available through Nov. 2) – Mint ice cream, chocolate cookie crumbs, and gummy worms
Bug Juice (Available through Nov. 2) – Vodka, raspberry liqueur, melon liqueur, and blue curaçao with house-made sweet-and-sour and topped with cranberry juice and gummy worms
Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket
D-Luxe Burger
Pumpkin Milk Shake (Available Through October) – Vanilla gelato, caramel, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie baking spices, whipped cream, and pumpkin pie baking spices on top
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Poison Apple Glow Cube (Available Through Nov. 2)
The Daily Poutine
Oktoberfest Poutine (Available through Nov. 1) – Apple whisky with Odwalla Lemonade, caramel, and apple topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle
Dockside Margaritas (All Items Available through Nov. 2)
Black Magic Margarita – Tequila, orange liqueur, house-made sweet-and-sour, and black cherry purée
Poison Apple Glow Cube
Outdoor Bars (All Items Available Through Nov. 2)
Witch Way– Vodka and blue curaçao with pineapple and orange juices
Jack-O-Lantern– Rum, dark rum, orange liqueur, lemonade, and orange juice with a float of grenadine
Shimmery Star Cosmo
Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw
Select Outdoor Vending Locations (All Items Available Through Nov. 2)
Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket
Halloween Novelty Glow Cubes
Halloween Novelty Straws
Mickey Pumpkin Premium Popcorn Bucket
Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket
From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com Filed Under: Disney Dining, Disney Springs, Hotels & Resorts, Walt Disney World Resort, Dining, WDW
More Dolphins ahoy! (I am officially bereft of Dolphin, Swan, and Swolphin puns and phrases. Somber posts may be ahead.)
If you recall, a few short weeks ago we reported on some nice weekend Priceline Express deals at the Dolphin in September and October. Well, there’s a new batch of deals out there now for the entire month of November starting at $115 per night. (Resort fee and unlimited churros not included.*)
The good news is these deals are not limited to weekends only – and the $115 rate covers a good portion of Sunday to Thursday nights throughout the month. Weekend nights are $130 until the 21st when they begin increasing as we head into Thanksgiving week. However, even those Thursday and Friday holiday rates are only $169. In my humble opinion, that is a steal compared to 2018 and 2019 where the hidden deal rates for that week were up around $250!
If you are planning to look for these deals and did not read my earlier Dolphin post, I suggest that you pop over there after perusing the calendar of deals below. In that post I outlined some techniques to make these deals appear in Priceline Express results.
*As far as I know, unlimited churros is not a thing. But it should be.
If you catch any of these deals or have any questions, please let us know in the comments!
