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There are few things better than talking about the food at Walt Disney Parks! From the never-ending festivals in Epcot, the great restaurants in the parks and resorts, to the culinary delights at Disney Springs, we want to cover it all. Not just the what is it but also how do they craft it. Food News, reviews, and helpful tips to make your trip to Disney properties practically perfect in every way.
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Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Table Happy Platers! Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most fascinating aspects of Disney’s food operations: the Flavor Lab. This behind-the-scenes powerhouse is responsible for nearly every new restaurant, dish, and drink at Disney theme parks worldwide. Let’s dive into this incredible facility's structure, operations, and purview! The Flavor Lab’s StructureImagine a 7,000-square-foot, backstage-only test kitchen, brimming wit...
Send us a Text Message.Pull Up Chair Happy Platers!On today's show, we talk about Disney's Culinary Harvest Program. This is a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, benefiting more than 40 Orlando-area nonprofits such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers, and Kids Cafes. Click here for more information about the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.To locate a Second Harvest - Feeding America near you visit: Feeding...
Send us a Text Message.Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!We are BACK...apologies again for our complete technical failure last week. It was a social experiment we will definitely try again. On the menu this week: Dates released for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween PartyEPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates: Aug. 29th - Nov. 23rdThe menus for Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point sound delicious!Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook ...
Send us a Text Message.Greetings Happy Platers! Today we celebrate Victoria & Albert's receiving their first Michelin Star and the installation of Smellephants on Parade, presented by Scentsy in Storybook Circus. Will you be signing up as a "Whiff-sistant"?Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. ...
Send us a Text Message.Ahoy Happy Platers!On today’s menu, we are finishing up our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206, and the Deluxe on 212, 216, 220, 237, and 243. Our last Deluxe Resort is Disney’s Yacht Club.What is your favorite place to dine at the Yacht Club?Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page call...
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the table Happy Platers!Traveling in large groups to Walt Disney World poses unique challenges, particularly when it comes to securing dining reservations. Today we discuss some strategies to enhance your chances of getting the dining experiences you desire for your group and list the WDW restaurants that can accommodate large parties. Additional tips for dining with large groups:Consider dining during off-peak hours to improve your chances of securing r...
Send us a Text Message.Pull up a Chair Happy Platers!On today's show, we gather up some Disney Food Bites: Character Breakfast returning to Disney's Vero Beach ResortCelebrate Earth Month in Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks & ResortSeason of the 4th begins on April 5th in Disneyland Park Eagerly awaiting sponsorships for our Disneyland Trip! May the force be with us...Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you ...
Send us a Text Message.Hey Happy Platers!We all know that Disney does theming extremely well. It is often so good; that we get completely lost trying to absorb all of it. That goes for the restaurants too…sometimes we miss out on the meal trying to discover all of the hidden easter eggs and décor references. Today we will talk about some eateries that do that and more! These are some of the most immersive dining experiences on the property. From the d...
Send us a Text Message.Greetings Happy Platers! On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206 and started the Deluxe on 212, 216, 220, and 237. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Saratoga Springs and Wilderness Lodge.Which restaurant is your favorite from these reso...
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the table Happy Platers!Today's show is a serving of Disney Food News: Revision to the dining reservation system on desktop and app1900 Park Fare Menu released“Sip, Savor & Stroll” Event - Patina Restaurant Group March 21st Disney SpringsClick here for tickets to the Sip, Savor & Stroll Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us...
Send us a Text Message.Greetings Happy Platers!On today's show, join us for a live recording of all the food we tried at the International Flower and Garden Festival. Filled with all the background sounds and music, it is just like you were there with us. Special thanks to Happy Plater, Brandi K. who joined us at the table and trash cans! Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group...
Send us a Text Message.What's Blooming Happy Plater?!The Flower and Garden Festival, now a classic springtime tradition, had humble beginnings in 1994 as a simple seasonal display garden featuring a few Disney characters. Before the introduction of fancy food stalls and entertainment, the event primarily showcased small floral arrangements and meticulously crafted topiaries, attracting visitors from far and wide who marveled at the beauty of the gardens.From February 28 to May 27, 2024, EPCOT...
Send us a Text Message.Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!We have a special guest at the table today, Jon Self, a member and frequent contributor to the Happy Platers community. Jon, a freelance writer specializing in theme park foods in the Orlando area, has made significant contributions to more than 16 different sites and blogs. We're thrilled to welcome Jon today as he shares his insights and tips on Disney Dining. Additionally, he'll be unveiling an exciting new project that we're confident wil...
Send us a Text Message.Greetings Happy Platers!In the enchanted realm of Disney, where villainous hearts intertwine, a sinister symphony of love songs unfolds. Eerie melodies like "Be Prepared," The Queen’s Dungeon," and "Friends from the Other Side" weave tales of dark passion, capturing the essence of Disney's most notorious couples. As Valentine's Day draws near, we invite you to join us in a fiendishly delightful feast fit for the most wicked of Disney couples.This year featuring the unha...
Send us a Text Message.Aloha & Bienvenue Happy Platters! On today’s menu, we are continuing our series about dining at WDW Resorts to give you a breakdown of all the dining and lounge options available. We started this with value resorts on show 203, the moderates on 206, and started the Deluxe on 212, 216, and 220. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Polynesian Village and Riviera Resorts. Do you have a favorite dining location at t...
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Table Happy Platers!On today's show, we have a potluck of topics:Celebrate Soulfully FoodMore Dining Plan NewsReview of Festival of the Arts - quick bites Are you excited about the beignets at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom?Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tal...
Send us a Text Message.Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers! This year, on Jan. 9th, the Disney Dining Plan came back online. It was first introduced in 2005 and has developed in complexity and variations over time. The Disney Dining Plan allows guests to eat at park restaurants without needing to have cash on their persons. The plan does now include alcoholic beverages but not gratuities. The plan has been criticized for various reasons, including that servers need to be more knowled...
Send us a Text Message.Bon Appetit Happy Platers!The Epcot International Festival of the Arts, inaugurated in 2017, is a festival showcasing visual, culinary, and performing arts. The first annual event took place on weekends. This year the Festival starts on Jan. 12 and runs through Feb. 19, EPCOT will embrace the arts in all forms, from music to cuisines, and fill the park with plenty of dazzling experiences to enjoy. With 18 Food Studios filled with expertly crafted bites and de...
Send us a Text Message.Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!Today WDW launched 2 new promos and one of them is delicious. Disney+ Subscribers: Enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals most nights from July 1 to September 30, 2024. And the other is Save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when yo...
Send us a Text Message.Happy New Year Happy Platers! We can’t believe that this is our first show of 2024 and once again like everyone else we are talking about “Resolutions”. Not just any old resolutions but some of the best, Disney Dining Resolutions!What are your top 5 Disney Dining Resolutions? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can di...
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