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Top 5 Epcot Traditions

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If you have been bitten by the Disney bug, then chances are you try to visit Walt Disney World as often as you can. If so, then you probably have some traditions that you must embrace each time you visit to make your trip complete. I have some Epcot traditions that I would like to share with you, and they just might be some of your traditions too

5. Shop at MouseGear-Next to the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney, this massive store, in my opinion, offers the best variety of Disney souvenirs! One of my traditions is to save my souvenir budget until I drop by this store because I can see a variety of merchandise all in one place. Plus, the chilly blast of A/C when you walk inside helps too!

4. Club Cool-This Future World spot sells Coca-Cola merchandise and features soda fountains distributing different soft drink flavors from around the world. What’s even cooler is that you can sample these international drinks for free! Even though I visit here often, it’s still a tradition to drop in to sample a few of favorites and quench my thirst without cracking open my wallet!

3. Funnel Cake at the American Adventure-When trekking through Epcot’s World Showcase, one of my traditions is to stop at the American Adventure’s Funnel Cake Stand and satisfy my sweet tooth with a warm, sugary Funnel Cake!

2. Shopping at Germany-One of my favorite things to do at the World Showcase is to shop; and one of my traditions is to stop at the Germany pavilion to do a little browsing! This pavilion has sports gear, toys, Christmas decor, cuckoo clocks, steins, and more. Plus, the square is charming and like walking into an old storybook.

1. Le Cellier-This is my family’s favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World, so naturally it’s a tradition to eat here when we visit Epcot. We usually eat here for lunch if we get the reservation, as it equals only one credit on the Disney Dining Plan; and it’s tradition for us to partake of the incredible pretzel bread, Cheddar Cheese Soup, and the Filet Mignon with Mushroom Risotto. Believe me, after eating this steak, you will be ruined for life!

Now it’s your turn! I want to hear your own Magic Kingdom traditions so be sure to leave a comment and share them with us!

 

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100 Disney Foods to Eat Before you Die Challenge

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How daring have you been while eating at Walt Disney World? Are you the adventurous type who tries everything and anything? Or are you more conservative and stick with what you know and like?

We created this Disney Food Challenge to see where exactly you fall on the Disney World Food Addict Chart. 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 Signature Items at the Walt Disney World theme park that I think most people are familiar with. 

Magic Kingdom

  1. Dole WhipAloha Isle
  2. Dole Whip FloatAloha Isle
  3. Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar – Ice Cream Carts
  4. Mickey Mouse Shaped Pretzel – Frontierland Pretzel Wagon
  5. Popcorn – Pop Corn Carts
  6. Hot DogCasey’s Corner
  7. Nutella and fresh fruit waffle sandwich - Sleepy Hollow
  8. Funnel CakeSleepy Hollow
  9. Rice Crispy Treat – Main Street Confectionery
  10. Hamburger and FixinsPecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
  11. The ‘Plaza’ Ice Cream Sundae - Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
  12. Lobster RollColumbia Harbour House
  13. Mickey Mouse WaffleCrystal Palace
  14. New England Pot RoastLiberty Tree Tavern
  15. Ooey Gooey Toffee CakeLiberty Tree Tavern
  16. Sweet Cream Cheese PretzelLunching Pad
  17. Citrus SwirlSunshine Tree Terrace

Epcot

  1. BeverlyClub Cool
  2. Chocolate Chip Cookie SandwichFountainview Ice Cream
  3. School BreadKringla Bakeri Og Kafe
  4. Fish and ChipsRose and Crown Pub and Dining Room
  5. Crepes – France
  6. Grey Goose Slush – France
  7. Grand Mariner Slush – France
  8. MargaritaLa Cava de Tequila
  9. Churro – Mexico
  10. Caramel CornKarmell Kutche
  11. Kaki Gori – Japan
  12. Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup & Pretzel BreadLe Cellier
  13. Apple CobblerLiberty Inn
  14. General Tso’s Chicken DumplingNine Dragons
  15. Soft Pretzel & German BeerSommerfest
  16. Shawarma PlatterTangierine Cafe
  17. Vegetarian PlatterTangierine Cafe
  18. Wood Fired Authentic Pizza NapoletanaVia Napoli

Hollywood Studios

  1. Butterfinger CupcakeStarring Rolls Cafe
  2. Marble CupcakeStarring Rolls Cafe
  3. Peanut Butter CupcakeStarring Rolls Cafe
  4. Red Velvet CheesecakeStarring Rolls Cafe
  5. Carrot Cake Cookie – The Writers Stop
  6. Grapefruit CakeHollywood Brown Derby
  7. Sterling Silver Pork Seared TenderloinHollywood Brown Derby
  8. Cobb SaladHollywood Brown Derby
  9. MilkshakeSci-Fi Dine-In Theater
  10. Angus Chuck BurgerSci-Fi Dine-In Theater
  11. Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
  12. Dad’s Traditional Meatloaf – 50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
  13. Mom’s Old-Fashioned Pot Roast - 50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
  14. Peanut Butter Jelly Milkshake50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
  15. Dad’s Electric Lemonade50′s Prime Time Cafe and Tune-In Lounge
  16. Chicken Curry – ABC Commissary
  17. Turkey LegToluca Legs Turkey Co
  18. Honey-Hazelnut & Ricotta CheesecakeMama Melrose’s Ristorante
  19. Rosie’s 1/3 Pound Angus Onion Straw Cheddar Cheeseburger – Rosie’s All American Cafe
  20. Grilled Veggie Sandwich - Backlot Express

Animal Kingdom

  1. Jalapeno stuffed cheese pretzel – Safari Pretzel
  2. 1/2 Slab of St. Louis RibsFlame Tree Barbecue
  3. Smoked 1/2 Chicken - Flame Tree Barbecue
  4. Dim Sum Basket – Anandapur Yak and Yeti Restaurant
  5. Cinnamon glazed almonds/pecansDino Diner
  6. Pizza - Pizzafari
  7. Shrimp Po boyRestaurantosaurus
  8. Hot TeaRoyal Anandapur Tea Company
  9. Slow roasted pulled beef sandwichTamu Tamu
  10. Zebra cupcake - Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
  11. Brownie paw - Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
  12. White Chocolate elephant cupcakeKusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
  13. Cotton Top Tamarin CupcakeKusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
  14. Triple Yeti Blast – Upcountry Beverage Cart

Deluxe Resorts

  1. Zebra DomesThe Mara – Animal Kingdom Lodge
  2. Bobotie Platter -The Mara – Animal Kingdom Lodge
  3. Barbecue Beef Short RibsJiko – The Cooking Place – Animal Kingdom Lodge
  4. Indian Style Bread serviceSanaa – Animal Kingdom Lodge
  5. Tandoori Chicken/Lamb/Shrimp - Sanaa – Animal Kingdom Lodge
  6. Kitchen SinkBeaches & Cream – Beach Club Resort
  7. Tonga ToastKona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
  8. Macadamia Nut PancakesKona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
  9. Kona CoffeeKona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
  10. Lapu LapuKona Cafe – Polynesian Resort
  11. Pele’s Fire PunchSpirit of Aloha Dinner Show – Polynesian
  12. Kilauea Volcano Delight DessertSpirit of Aloha Dinner Show – Polynesian
  13. Honey Coriander Chicken WingsOHana – Polynesian Resort
  14. Bread Pudding with Banana Foster SauceOHana – Polynesian
  15. Smoky Portobella Mushroom SoupArtist Pointe – Wilderness Lodge
  16. Canyon SkilletWhispering Canyon Cafe  – Wilderness Lodge
  17. SushiCalifornia GrillContemporary Resort
  18. Goat Cheese RavioliCalifornia GrillContemporary Resort
  19. Strawberry Soup1900 Park FareGrand Floridian Resort & Spa
  20. The Grand SandwichGrand Floridian CafeGrand Floridian Resort & Spa
  21. Deconstructed Beef WellingtonYachtsman’s SteakhouseYacht Club Resort & Villas

Moderate Resorts

  1. BeignetsSassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory – Port Orleans French Quarter
  2. Fried ChickenTrails End Buffet - Fort Wilderness Campgrounds & Cabins

Value Resorts

  1. Tye Dye Cheesecake – Pop Century Food Court – Pop Century Resort
  2. Orange Creamsicle – Silver Screen Spirits – All Star Movies Resort and other locations

Downtown Disney

  1. Chocolate Covered Pretzels – Goofy’s Candy Company
  2. The Original 1762Earl of Sandwich
  3. Hot Fudge Sundae - Ghirardelli Soda Fountain
  4. Chocolate ExtinctionT-Rex
  5. Sparkling VolcanoRainforest Cafe
  6. Doh BarsCooke’s of Dublin

Download the PDF -  ChipandCoFoodChallenge.

So how did you do? Lets look at the scoring chart below:

1-25Disney 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.

26 – 50Disney Foodie in Training – Getting better. You probably have kids 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 Disney Food Blog icon smile 100 Disney Foods to Eat Before you Die Challenge %tag

76 – 100Disney Food Addict – Someone get this person a Dole Whip 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 Disney Food for a living!

Let us know how you did in the comment box below!

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Man dies at Disneyland in possible suicide

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According to the OC Register a 23-year-old man fell to his death from the top floor of Disneyland Parking Structure last week.

The man was identified as Christopher Tran from Santa Ana, California. He was found by an Anaheim police officer at around 9:30 a.m. on last Monday near the corner of the Mickey & Friends parking structure at 1313 S. Disneyland Drive.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“We are investigating it as an apparent suicide,” Dunn said, adding that it appears no one saw him jump from the six-story parking structure.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Photo credit TravelPod

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New Burger Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney?

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Here there guys and gals Anonymouse here.

This tidbit is making the rounds on the Disney forums and will make self-proclaimed meatarian Chump Chip happy. Rumor has it that Burger 21 will be opening up a location at Downtown Disney.

Personally I really hope this rumor turns out to be true. The restaurant looks like it would be a good fit at Downtown Disney, the menu looks yummy (that Tiramisu shake on their website has me drooling) , and lets be honest, there aren’t that many good places to grab a good burger at Walt Disney World right now. Haha

What do you think? Do you want to see another Burger Joint at Disney? Let me know in the comment box below.

Anywho that is all the Disney Gossip I have right now. For my past Gossip articles be sure to check them out here.

Got any good gossip/rumors?  Please email me at AnonyMouse@chipandco.com or on my Facebook Page

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Disney Movie Rewards – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort 3 Night Stay

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Enjoy a magical 3-night stay at the new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Surround your family in the enchantment and fun of your favorite Disney stories throughout your entire Disney vacation. From the magically themed suites and rooms to the spectacular courtyards, you’ll feel just like a character inside some of the most popular and beloved Disney stories from Disney and Disney/Pixar animated films. This new resort will immerse you in one of four wonderful “worlds” and take you on a journey into the story of each film.

The first three sections to open are inspired by Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo (Phase 1) followed by Cars and then Disney’s The Lion King. All offer family suites that sleep up to six and provide just the right amount of extra room to spread out in comfort. The fourth section, based on Disney’s The Little Mermaid, will offer standard rooms accommodating up to four Guests.

All that for only 22000 Reward Points!

Click here to learn more.

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