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What’s Better Than a Dole Whip?
A search has been going on at Disney World and all over the globe to asked people one simple question:
What’s better than a Dole Whip?
And we have to give these fans at Disney Food Report a round of applause because they did not disappoint.
The videos, testimonials, articles, and some performances, all bring us one step closer to the answer every Disney Foodie has been yearning to know – What’s better than a Dole Whip?
So please join Disney Fans and Foodies at DisneyFoodReport.com to drink, dine, and share experiences about the most magical place, Walt Disney World. Browse over Disney restaurant reviews, Disney Dining Plan tips, and Epcot Food and Wine news and search to discover new tastes and dining experiences that one day may rival the all might Dole Whip.
Share what you think is better than a Dole Whip. Post your video, comments, or photos on their Disney Food Report Facebook page
Some of these videos have been done by trained professionals. Don’t try these stunts at home.
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Supercalifragilistic Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare
If you’re looking for a character meal with maximum food and fun for minimum price let me suggest the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare in the Grand Floridian.
My daughter and I ate there in February 2012 for the first time and really enjoyed the food as well as the opportunity to meet Mary Poppins, Pooh, Tigger, Alice & the Mad Hatter. Yep, that’s FIVE characters!
Once you check in on the bottom floor of the Grand Floridian Resort at 1900 Park Fare and they take you to a backdrop where you can get your family 
photograph made while you wait.
The photo is not included in the price of your meal. They bring it around while you’re eating to buy if you want.
Your host then calls your name and takes you into the dining room to be seated. The wait-staff then come and take your drink order and you’re dismissed to the buffet which is AWESOME!
It’s honestly one of my favorite breakfast buffets at Walt Disney World.
And the stars of this delightful treat for the senses?
STRAWBERRY SOUP!! 
LOBSTER BENEDICT
and CINNAMON ROLLS 
This breakfast was not as crowded as many of the other character breakfasts I’ve been to, so we saw all of the characters twice AND they didn’t rush to get on to the next table. And it was so fun meeting the characters. Especially the Mad Hatter who you RARELY see in the parks.
We really had a great time and would recommend it to anybody wanting maximum time with characters and one really delicious breakfast!
Oh, one last weird thing. If you bring a stroller they take it when you go inside and put it on the OUTSIDE deck behind the Grand Floridian. So don’t be shocked when your stroller is gone. Just ask the person at the front desk to point you in the right direction or look for the signs.
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Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker Giveaway
Our good friends at Disney Food Report came to me last week with an interesting item to Giveaway. I thought to myself “Who doesn’t love Mickey Waffles?” Unless your happen to be a Pancake fan 
Either way we have teamed up this week to share with you our love of Food and Disney in this unique giveaway.
To enter, all you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below. The contest ends Saturday April 28th at 11:59pm. On Sunday I will pick one lucky winner and notify them Monday Morning via email that they won. Be sure to use a valid way for me to contact you.
For bonus entries, share this post using any of the buttons at the top of this page. You can tweet and share as often as you like, because each counts as bonus entries!
Also stay tuned to Twitter our our man Johnathan will be hosting #DisneyTrivia for bonus entries!!
Good Luck
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Signature Restaurants – Are They Worth It? Part 2
Walt Disney World is FULL of amazing restaurants, and a select handful of them are good enough to earn the title of “Signature Restaurant”. These restaurants offer some of the finest food and drink options in the best settings in all of Walt Disney World.
So when it comes to picking where you will be making your Advance Dining Reservations (or ADR’s) for your WDW vacation, one question you will have to ask yourself when it comes to the Signature Restaurants is, Are they worth it? Is it worth the extra money or extra Table Service credit (as Signature Restaurants will set you back 2 table service credits apiece on the Disney Dining Plan)?
Last week I reviewed some of these restaurants in an attempt to answer the question of ‘are they worth it?’ (if you missed those reviews check them out here) and now I want to talk about the rest of the Disney Signature Restaurants in hopes that the information will help you make the right dining decisions for your vacation (because as we all know, food is one of the best parts of any vacation!)
So, here we go:
Yachtsman Steakhouse – Located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, this New England themed restaurant offers a variety of dishes, but it’s main focus is – you guessed it – steak. And they do it well – from the braised beef ravioli, to the boneless Rib-eye, to the deconstructed Beef Wellington, they are all delicious. Some common complaints about the restaurant are that the service can tend to be slow and the food inconsistent, but I have not found those to be true. The setting is great, the Resort is beautiful, and it’s definitely worth the trip to have dinner here
Survey Says: If you like steak, you’ll like Yachtsman Steakhouse
Le Cellier Steakhouse – Head over to the Canada area of Epcot’s World Showcase for lunch or dinner here, where you can feast on Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup (made with beer and bacon!), Filet mignon or king salmon or pan-seared cod, with a trio of chocolate to finish off the meal. An added bonus of this restaurant – they serve dinner AND lunch, and lunch is usually cheaper than dinner, plus lunch will only cost you ONE table service credit per person (whereas dinner will cost 2 credits)
Survey Says: The price for dinner is a little high, so I suggest grabbing lunch here (it’s the same experience, for less money!)
Bistro De Paris – Celebrate a special occasion in style at this intimate restaurant in the France pavillion of Epcot’s World Showcase. They do a Prix Fixe menu where you can select from scallops, beef, or or chicken for your main course with options for dessert and starters as well (you can also choose to have wine pairings included, for an additional fee). It’s the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner, as it’s a smaller, more upscale restaurant (and there tends to be fewer families and young children dining here), and it’s also a great spot to view the nightly Illuminations show. It’s main drawback? Price – it’s not cheap, and if you aren’t sure if you like French food this might not be the best place for you to dine
Survey Says: It isn’t cheap, but it’s a great place to celebrate!
The Hollywood Brown Derby- Head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a meal at this restaurant that is a replica of the original Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood. Try the signature Brown Derby Cobb Salad, or the Duck Two Ways, and finish off your meal with their famous Grapefruit Cake (and it’s famous for a good reason – because it’s delicious!). They also have some amazing wines and martinis, and do wine pairings as well. The decor is fun, with drawings of Hollywood stars on the walls, and it has a great “old school tinseltown” feel to it
Survey Says: If you’re a movie fan, this is the place for you – you can grab a martini and relax in the elegant setting of the Brown Derby
Fulton’s Crab House - This restaurant’s location in Downtown Disney is unique – it is actually a replica of an old riverboat that is docked right on the waterfront! The location is a huge part of it’s appeal – who wouldn’t want to eat on an old riverboat? The food has appeal too – crab cakes, oysters, and mussels grace the menu, as well as a few non-seafood selections.
Survey Says: Seafood fans will love eating here, and even non seafood fans will love the old riverboat setting
Wolfgang Puck: The Dining Room – Guests who dine here will get to experience the chef’s truly unique Asian/Californian fusion in an upscale setting. Lobster risotto, a selection of sushi, and banana beignets are just some of the items you can expect to find here, as well as prix fixe menus of specially selected items, like the Austrian 2 Course Tour. Enjoy some wine and watch as your food is prepared in the open kitchen
Survey Says: If you are looking for something truly unique and different, this is the place for you
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, wedding, engagement, promotion, or simply the fact that you are on vacation at Walt Disney World (reason enough to celebrate in my mind!), I urge you to check out some of these Signature Restaurants for great food, drink, and atmosphere – there are so many choices that chances are one will be perfect for you!
Stay tuned right here on Chip and Co for part 3 where I will be discussing the character meals and dinner shows that will set you back 2 Table Service credits (while they aren’t technically “Signature” restaurants, they are unique and therefore more expensive than other restaurants. What makes them special? Check back next week to find out!)
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100 Disney VEGETARIAN Foods to Eat Before you Die Challenge
We had so many requests this past week for a Vegetarian Version of our World Famous 100 Disney Food to eat before you die that I had to get together with my vegetarian buddy Melissa and try to come up with a non meat version. Like the last list check the chart at the bottom to see where exactly you fall on the Disney World Food Addict Scale. Keep score how many you have tried and at the end you will be graded on how you have done.
Please note while I would love to list every item at Disney World it would be impossible. These are just some of the Vegetarian Items at the Walt Disney World theme park that I think most people are familiar with.
Magic Kingdom
- Dole Whip – Aloha Isle
- Vegetarian Burrito -Tortuga Tavern
- Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar – Ice Cream Carts
- Mickey Mouse Shaped Pretzel – Frontierland Pretzel Wagon
- Popcorn – Pop Corn Carts
- Vegetarian Chili - Columbia Harbour House
- Nutella and fresh fruit waffle sandwich - Sleepy Hollow
- Funnel Cake – Sleepy Hollow
- Baked Potato – Liberty Square Market
- Veggie Burger and Fixins – Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
- Tomato Basil Soup - Pinocchio Village Haus
- Lighthouse Sandwich - Columbia Harbour House
- Mickey Mouse Waffle – Crystal Palace
- Vegetarian Sandwich - Plaza Restaurant & Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
- Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake – Liberty Tree Tavern
- Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel – Lunching Pad
- Citrus Swirl – Sunshine Tree Terrace
Epcot
- Vegeta Beta – Club Cool
- Okonomi Yaki - Japan
- School Bread – Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
- Tofu and Vegetable Noodle Bowl - Sunshine Seasons
- Mango Green Tea – China
- Grey Goose Slush – France
- Grand Mariner Slush – France
- Cucumber Margarita – La Cava de Tequila
- Black Bean Vegetable Burger - Liberty Inn
- Caramel Corn – Karmell Kutche
- Kaki Gori – Japan
- Vegetable Torte – Norway
- Apple Cobbler – Liberty Inn
- Gratin de Macaroni - Les Chefs de France
- Soft Pretzel & German Beer – Sommerfest
- Vegetable Couscous - Restaurant Marrakesh
- Vegetarian Platter – Tangierine Cafe
- Quattro Formaggi Pizza - Via Napoli
Hollywood Studios
- Butterfinger Cupcake – Starring Rolls Cafe
- Marble Cupcake – Starring Rolls Cafe
- Peanut Butter Cupcake – Starring Rolls Cafe
- Red Velvet Cheesecake – Starring Rolls Cafe
- Carrot Cake Cookie – The Writers Stop
- Strawberry Muffin – The Writer’s Stop
- Grapefruit Cake – Hollywood Brown Derby
- Seasonal Marinated Vegetable Flatbread - Mama Melrose’s Ristorante
- Vegetarian Version of the Cobb Salad – Hollywood Brown Derby
- Noodle Bowl with Wok-fried Coconut Tofu - Hollywood Brown Derby
- Milkshake – Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
- Vegetable Burger - Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
- Vegetarian Cheeseburger - Rosie’s All-American Cafe
- Spaghetti and Vegetarian Meatballs - 50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
- Beer Battered Onion Rings - 50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
- Peanut Butter Jelly Milkshake – 50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
- Dad’s Electric Lemonade – 50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
- Hand-rolled Potato Gnocchi - Mama Melrose’s Ristorante
- Honey-Hazelnut & Ricotta Cheesecake – Mama Melrose’s Ristorante
- Grilled Veggie Sandwich - Backlot Express
Animal Kingdom
- Jalapeno stuffed cheese pretzel – Safari Pretzel
- Vegetable Egg Roll – Safari Egg Rolls
- Chilled Summer Roll - Safari Egg Rolls
- Vegetable Lo Mein - Yak and Yeti
- Fried Wontons - Yak and Yeti
- Cinnamon glazed almonds/pecans – Dino Diner
- Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata - Pizzafari
- Vegetable Subosaurus - Restaurantosaurus
- Hot Tea – Royal Anandapur Tea Company
- Zebra cupcake - Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
- Brownie paw - Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
- White Chocolate elephant cupcake – Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
- Cotton Top Tamarin Cupcake – Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
- Vegetable Pizza – Pizzafari
Deluxe Resorts
- Zebra Domes - The Mara – Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Vegetable Flatbread -The Mara – Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Taste of Africa - Jiko – The Cooking Place – Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Indian Style Bread service - Sanaa – Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Sanaa Vegetarian Sampler - Sanaa – Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Kitchen Sink – Beaches & Cream – Beach Club Resort
- Tonga Toast - Kona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
- Macadamia Nut Pancakes - Kona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
- Kona Coffee - Kona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
- Lapu Lapu - Kona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
- Pele’s Fire Punch - Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show – Polynesian
- Kilauea Volcano Delight Dessert - Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show – Polynesian
- Vegetarian Platter with Tempura Veggies & Tofu - OHana – Polynesian Resort
- Bread Pudding with Banana Foster Sauce - OHana – Polynesian
- Smoky Portobella Mushroom Soup - Artist Pointe – Wilderness Lodge
- Sautéed Red Quinoa Cakes - Whispering Canyon Cafe – Wilderness Lodge
- Triple Cheese Brick Oven Flatbread - California Grill – Contemporary Resort
- Goat Cheese Ravioli - California Grill – Contemporary Resort
- Strawberry Soup - 1900 Park Fare – Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Vegetarian Bento Box - Flying Fish Cafe - Boardwalk Resort and Villas
- Grilled Vegetable Sandwich – Beaches & Cream - Beach Club Resort and Villas
Moderate Resorts
- Beignets – Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory – Port Orleans French Quarter
- Create Your Own Pasta – Riverside Mill - Port Orleans Riverside
Value Resorts
- Tye Dye Cheesecake – Pop Century Food Court – Pop Century Resort
- Orange Creamsicle – Silver Screen Spirits – All Star Movies Resort and other locations
Downtown Disney
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels – Goofy’s Candy Company
- The Caprese - Earl of Sandwich
- Hot Fudge Sundae - Ghirardelli Soda Fountain
- Agave-Sweetened Brownies - Babycakes NYC
- Four Cheese Pesto Pizza - Wolfgang Puck Express
- Doh Bars – Cooke’s of Dublin
Download the PDF -
So how did you do? Lets look at the scoring chart below:
1-25 – Disney Veggie Noobie: You need to be a bit more adventurous and really branch out at Disney World. Try new things, use those snack credits to their fullest. You are probably new at being a Vegetarian and secretly crave the taste of meat 
26 – 50 – Disney Foodie in Training – Getting better. You probably have kids or family that are meat eaters and are stuck visiting the Buffets every visit. You drool over Disney Food Photos and have a mental checklist of things you want to try.
51 – 75 – Disney Foodie – You have been around the park. You know what you like and try to get out and try new things all the time. You probably blog about Disney or fill your Facebook wall with articles from Chip and Co or share Photos on the C&C Picture Site.
76 – 100 – Disney Food Addict – Someone get this person a Citrus Swirl cause you have earned it! You are the Elite! People come to you when they have food questions. We need for you to join us on the site and blog about Vegetarian Disney Food for a living!
Let us know how you did in the comment box below!
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