WIAW: Disney Meals
27 Feb
Thanks to Jenn, as always, for hosting!
I am a huge fan of the food available at Disney! They’ve really got everything – from quick service meals to fancier restaurants – and it’s all great!
Saturday Night – Grand Floridian Cafe
Grand Floridian Burger – Angus Chuck Burger, Butter-poached Lobster, Red Onion Marmalade, Crispy Prosciutto, and Arugula on a Brioche Bun with Chips
We were sure to make dinner reservations for Saturday night. We didn’t want to get stuck eating something on the fly, and we wanted to make sure we had good food in our stomachs for the race on Sunday.
Was this the healthiest option? No, definitely not. BUT, it was delicious. I never used to be a big burger person, but I’m definitely coming around. (The homemade chips were delicious, too!)
Sunday Night – Flying Fish Cafe (Disney’s BoardWalk)
Potato + Onion Bread with Butter
Oak-grilled Maine Diver Scallops – Roasted Pumpkin, Sage, Pecorino Romano, and Mascarpone-laced Risotto do Carnaroli with Crispy Prosciutto Cracklins’
“Nuts About Chocolate” Indulgence – Caramel Chocolate and Hazelnut Praline Mousse, Candied Pecan and Butterscotch-laced Blondie, Chocolate Sorbet, and Candied Marcona Almonds
Are you dying over these pictures? Because I was in heaven throughout this meal! I love scallops, and will usually order them if I spot them on the menu. It’s just not a dish I trust myself to cook at home. These were cooked to perfection and the risotto was a cheese-lover’s heaven.
Dessert was definitely an indulgence. The chocolate sorbet was so rich that I could only have a few tastes. However, the blondie was completely devoured.
I “rounded out” the meal with an unphotographed glass of Riesling.
This dinner was a great way to celebrate our half marathon and I’d definitely go back to Flying Fish on another Disney trip!
Monday Morning – Kona Cafe (Polynesian Resort)
Kona Coffee (+ water, too!)
Tonga Toast – Banana-stuffed Sourdough French Toast rolled in Cinnamon Sugar and served with a Strawberry Compote
The Kona Cafe and this particular dish came recommended by a co-worker. I’m so glad my sister and I made the trek here (bus + monorail!) because this tasted amazing. The Kona coffee was much needed (I realized late Sunday that I hadn’t had coffee the entire day!), and the stuffed French toast was unlike anything I’ve ever had before.
As always, my Disney dining experiences didn’t disappoint!
If you’ve made any recent trips to Disney, what are some of your favorite restaurants?
What’s your favorite meal to eat at a restaurant – breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
The last time that I went to Disney for more than one day was during Thanksgiving, and we ate our turkey dinner at the Grand Floridian. I was little, but I remember it being so good!
Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill recently posted..Something Borrowed
Disney has gotten so fancy! Bye-bye funnel cake and bad french fries, hello gourmet burgers!
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well recently posted..WIAW Wednesday + A GREAT Point
Oh wow that dinner looks amazing! I had no idea Disney had such wonderful food. I don’t eat out very often and normally choose to have dinner out. I love having breakfast out but feel that it’s normally way over priced and on a grad school budget I can make the same items at home.
Nicole @ Fruit ‘N’ Fitness recently posted..WIAW # 7
I’d probably pick dinner too! Breakfast is a close second though!
Everything looks so delicious! Glad you had such an awesome trip! I prefer either breakfast or dinner eating out.. I could give or take lunch if I had too…
Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life recently posted..Fall into Financial Love
oh my goodness. . . hold on just a sec – I need to wipe the drool off my desk. . . All those look ah-mazing.
Katie @ running4cupcakes recently posted..Noodles (giveaway)
Oh my! That dessert! You definitely deserved it!
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It was sooo good!
I am drooling over your scallops with risotto. Seriously!? I am going to be on a mission to make that myself!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Edgeware Grater and Zester Giveaway
It was so cheesy! Perfection!
Wow! I had no idea Disney could be so fancy! We are planning on taking our kids to Disney in the next couple of years, now I’m really excited
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily recently posted..Snow Day!
Disney food is AMAZING! My husband and I actually went to Disney on our honeymoon and we didn’t have one bad meal the entire time. Definitely spring for a dining plan when you go!
This makes me want to go to Disney so bad!
It looks like you had some amazing meals on your trip. I love all the fun, Disney themed restaurants! It really does take me back to childhood. So fun!
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