Disney Foodie News For Friday July 26th, 2019

For my family Dining in Walt Disney World is always one of our favorite parts of vacation. As regular readers know we're true Disney foodies. Today I've got a round-up so much recent foodie news it needs a post all to itself! Let's get on with the goodies.


Disney Foodie News For Friday July 26th, 2019


A big shout-out for a job consistently well done to Chef Tim Majoras at Flying Fish at Disney's BoardWalk. Orlando magazine bestowed the 2019 Critic's Pick - Best Chef Award to Chef Tim. Dining Critic Joseph Hayes says, "There are chefs who cook to a superb standard every day, and sometimes one who rises above it with a vision of what is possible."

More honors were bestowed upon fan favorite eateries across Walt Disney World as USA Today announced their Readers' Choice Awards for Best Amusement Park Restaurants. Disney restaurants claimed 6 out of the top 10 spots!

• Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria - Epcot
• Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' - Disney Springs
• Be Our Guest Restaurant - Magic Kingdom Park
• Boma - Flavors of Africa - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
• California Grill - Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant - Disney's Hollywood Studios

Chef Tim Majoras Is Orlando Magazine's Best Chef 2019


Our friends over at the Disney Food Blog just released a great video post Introducing Disney's NEWEST and COMING SOON Restaurants! In case you didn't know, there are a lot of them! You can watch the video below.





Did you know that Disney mobile ordering has been expanded again? The World Premiere Food Court at Disney's All-Star Movies came on board to make grabbing a meal at the food court easier than ever.

Looking for something sweet? Check out these treats.

• Sweets and Treats Around The Magic Kingdom
• S'more Cupcake at Sprinkles
• Campfire Sunday at Wolfgang Puck's
• Maple Creme Brulee and Canadian Nanaimo Pie at Le Cellier

Maple Creme Brulee At Le Cellier


A couple of fun notes for August! Guests can enjoy a special four-course meal with wine pairings at Terralina Crafted Italian hosted by Chief Partner and James Beard Award Winning Chef Tony Mantuano. The full menu and ticket information can be found here.

August also kicks off Orlando Magical Dining Month, and once again plenty of exciting Disney Restaurants are participating in the event. A fund-raiser that reaches across the Orlando Metro Region, between August 23 - September 30, 2019, more than 100 of the best restaurants will each be offering a three-course, prix-fixe dinner menu for just $35 per person. One dollar from each meal goes to support local charities. You can view the participating restaurants HERE.


A Special Dinner At Terralina Crafted Italian


Reservations Now Available for the exclusive new Restaurant in Epcot's Japan pavilion, Takumi-Tei! The elegant space highlights the artistry of nature, check out the recent photo tour from AllEars.net.

Finally - Tony's Most Merriest Town Square Party Returning to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This add-on is an party-long experience where guests can mingle in and out while enjoying food, beverages, and entertainment featuring the one and only Tony himself.


Tony's Most Merriest Town Square Party


A special thanks goes out to our friends at the DFB for exclusive use of their images. That's it for this week, see you real soon!