This Week in Disney Foodies - December 21, 2013 to December 27, 2013

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Saturday, December 21 2013

EatDrink Disney posted food pics from Jiko, Splitsville, Citricos.....

Appetizers and drinks at AKL before heading to Grand Floridian for dinner — at Victoria Falls Lounge. - EatDrink Disney

Appetizers and drinks at AKL before heading to Grand Floridian for dinner — at Victoria Falls Lounge. - EatDrink Disney

Appetizers and drinks at AKL before heading to Grand Floridian for dinner — at Victoria Falls Lounge. - EatDrink Disney

3 Pepper Calamari, Fantasy Roll (seaweed in lieu of soy paper), and a big ol' IPA. Delicious!! — at Splitsville Bowling Ally Downtown Disney. - EatDrink Disney

They seated us right across from the open kitchen. For foodies like us - could not get any better. Dinner and a show!! — at Citricos. - EatDrink Disney

Sunday, December 22 2013

Lauri Carr posted food pics.....

Gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese icing... - Lauri Carr

EatDrink Disney posted food pics from Citricos.....

Almost the final installment of our progressive dinner - WDW style. We ordered the Granny Smith Green Apple Sorbet at Citricos. We were both a bit disappointed with this simply because it wasn't what we were hoping for. We were expecting a tart, acidic palate cleanser. It was sweet and had an odd texture due to the apple peel. It did pair nicely with the fresh berries though. - EatDrink Disney

Charcuterie platter, Citricos - EatDrink Disney

Butternut Squash Soup, Citricos - EatDrink Disney

The drink on the left is a Citropolitan. Didn't care for that one much. The other is a martini, straight up. Guess my husband enjoyed it. Not a drop left in the glass. - EatDrink Disney

Love the detail on the olive pick. - EatDrink Disney

Entrees at Citricos --- Butter-poached Monkfish and Oak-grilled Filet of Beef. Both dishes were excellent. The fish was flaky and moist. I especially like that it wasn't a heavy dish even with the addition of the risotto. The steak was ordered medium rare and was cooked perfectly. - EatDrink Disney

The not-so-grand finale of our progressive dinner...Rode the monorail to Contemporary for something chocolate. Ended up with a Mammoth Pecan Pattie from the sweets display at Bayview Gifts. It was delicious, as usual. Can't go wrong with pecans and caramel covered in chocolate. The not-so-grand part was when I ran into a closed, glass door because I was too preoccupied with my dessert. My husband saw it all happen thru a window on the other side of the gift shop. He was doubled over laughing. Not sure if anyone else saw but I'm going to pretend they didn't! - EatDrink Disney

Monday, December 23 2013

Jeffrey Brice posted food pics from the Rose and Crown and Narcoossee.....

Quick lunch yesterday at The Rose and Crown with my family. Ordered four Scotch Eggs and a Guinness and one of the bartenders heard me and proclaims that the "perfect lunch for one." - Jeffrey Brice

Apple tart at Narcoossee's. - Jeffrey Brice

Megan Orr posted food pics from Jiko and Flying Fish.....

Wild boar tenderloin from Jiko -very different , probably not something we would try again and very small portions for the price - Megan Orr

Fish from Jiko. I'm not usually very adventurous with my good but this was amazing and possibly my favorite dish of the trip - Megan Orr

Chocolate and tea safari from Jiko - again, something different but that's what Jiko is all about. We weren't so sure about this one but it was actually pretty good! - Megan Orr

Flying fish cafe duo of Caesar salad and crab cake! Hubby says he wishes he would have got just the crab cake , it was very good! - Megan Orr

Potato wrapped red snapper from Flying Fish! I'm normally a tuna fan but tried this off his plate, was delicious , I so wanted to trade - Megan Orr

Flatbread at Jiko- again it was very different , appetizers were not our favorite where but the main course was amazing and the atmosphere was so calm and relaxed - Megan Orr

Flying Fish Banana Napoleon... One word = delicious!! Would go back just to get this! - Megan Orr

Char crusted yellowfin tuna from the Flying Fish... Honestly was not my favorite, the red snapper beat out the tuna at this restaurant - Megan Orr

Tuna tartare sushi roll from the Flying Fish! - Megan Orr

Chocolate indulgence from the Flying Fish- very sweet and heavy - Megan Orr

Sweet potato bread pudding from Jiko! So good! - Megan Orr

Wednesday, December 25 2013

Carrie Derderian posted a food pic.....

Our Christmas morning tradition: Tonga Toast and Strawberry Soup. Merry Christmas, Foodies! - Carrie Derderian

EatDrink Disney posted food pics.....

The Eat Drink Disney version of the much loved carrot cake cookie from Writer's Stop. Our daughter made these and they are FABULOUS!!! - EatDrink Disney

The Eat Drink Disney version of the much loved carrot cake cookie from Writer's Stop. Our daughter made these and they are FABULOUS!!! - EatDrink Disney

This Week in Disney Foodies - December 13, 2013 to December 20, 2013

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Friday, December 13 2013

Jeanette Yeschke posted food pics from Sci-Fi Diner and Drive-In and Be Our Guest.....

Sci fi candy bar dessert. - Jeanette Yeschke

Mussels - Be our guest. - Jeanette Yeschke

This Week in Disney Foodies - December 6, 2013 to December 13, 2013

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Constance Ondrejicka Himelberger posted a food pic from Blue Bayou Restaurant.....

Monte Cristo with fruit Kabob.... Heaven on a plate ! I love the food at Disneyland Resort ! — at Blue Bayou Restaurant. - Constance Ondrejicka Himelberger

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Rusnik Campground posted a food pic.....

Oh no....they are almost gone! - Rusnik Campground

Constance Ondrejicka Himelberger posted a food pic from Boudin Bakery.....

1st Clam Chowder Bread Bowl of the trip. Sure wish WDW had this ! — at Boudin Bakery - Disney California Adventure. - Constance Ondrejicka Himelberger

This Week in Disney Foodies - November 29, 2013 to December 6, 2013

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Rusnik Campground posted food pics from Tutto Gusto.....

Tutto gusto spaghetti and meatballs. And I think Pici. Pasta with lamb ragu. - Rusnik Campground

Cannelloni from Tutto Gusto. OMG so good! - Rusnik Campground

This Week in Disney Foodies - November 9, 2013 to November 15, 2013

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Rusnik Campground posted food pics from Ragland Road.....

Chicken and chips at Ragland road. - Rusnik Campground

Ribs at Ragland road - Rusnik Campground

Raglan road - Rusnik Campground

TNA Impact Wrestling at Universal Studios Florida, Feb 28, 2013

I'm a big wrestling fan, and have seen wrestling on TV since I was a kid back in the 1980s. I watched all the major and small wrestling promotions that had a TV show.  I knew that Total Nonstop Action (TNA) wrestling shot their TV tapings at one of the soundstages at Universal Studios Florida, but never knew exactly which days they taped.  On February 28, 2013, I was at the right place at the right time because I saw this sign as soon as I crossed the main entrance to Universal Studios Florida.

Sign for Impact Wrestling TV taping

This Week in Disney Foodies - November 2, 2013 to November 8, 2013

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Ken Alegre posted reviews of the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory in Port Orleans French Quarter - October 2013 to the Ken-ventures to Disney Blog

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Jessica Hickman Schneider posted her food pics from Be Our Guest restaurant and Via Napoli....

Triple chocolate cupcake at Be Our Guest Restaurant - Jessica Hickman Schneider

$18.99 fruit punch lololol at Be Our Guest Restaurant - Jessica Hickman Schneider

Pork coq au vin style at Be Our Guest Restaurant -Jessica Hickman Schneider

Four cheese pizza at Via Napoli - Jessica Hickman Schneider

Margherita pizza at Via Napoli - Jessica Hickman Schneider

2013 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Baseball at the ESPN Wide World of Sports

For years, the Atlanta Braves have been holding their Spring Training Camp at Champions Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.  I had the opportunity to go down to Walt Disney World during the end of February 2013 to see my Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves play two spring training games at the Braves's Spring Training Camp.  I have been to an MLB regular season game before, but never attended spring training baseball.  Disney World gives you the opportunity to enjoy the theme parks and catch a spring training game on the same day.  Bus transportation is available from Disney's All-Star Resorts, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney's Pop Century Resort to ESPN Wide World of Sports.  I took advantage of the bus transportation since I did not have a rental car on my trip.  If you drive to the facility, free parking is available.  You can buy tickets in advance through TicketMaster, or you can buy it at the Box Office at the stadium.  As soon as I got to the stadium, I took a couple of pictures.

The entrance to Champions Stadium

Me walking to the ticket entrance to Champions Stadium

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory in Port Orleans French Quarter - October 2013

I recently stayed at the Port Orleans French Quarter Resort during the first week of October 2013 and had the opportunity to try some of the quick service dishes offered at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory.  When I first arrived at the resort, I wanted to have the Chicken Gumbo.  I've had this one before on my previous visits to the resort and enjoyed.  I was curious if this was still good.  I took a picture of the gumbo as soon as I sat at a table.

Chicken Gumbo

A generous serving of Chicken Gumbo is offered, and is served with crackers.  The gumbo is very tasty and not too salty.  There is plenty of chicken and and vegetable in the rue.  Do not be deceived by the size of the serving.  It is very filling.  If you are a fan of tasty stews and want something that will not break your food budget, this dish is for you.

Photo Tour around Port Orleans French Quarter Resort - October 2013

During the first week of October 2013, I had the opportunity to stay at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort.  This moderate level resort has a lot to offer. Let me take you all on photo tour of the resort.

Here is the bus stop where you catch your bus to the theme parks, water parks and Downtown Disney.  This bus stop is located at the front of the resort.  This is the only bus stop for this resort.

Here is the doorman that greets all visitors and guests to Port Orleans French Quarter