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Friday, April 28, 2017

FOODIE FRIDAY! Gaston's Tavern in Fantasyland

"I use antlers in all of my decorating................"




Indeed he does!  Gaston's Tavern (although the furthest thing from an actual tavern) makes you feel like Gaston himself will walk in at any moment.



                                Photo credit: Allears.net

Such a cool place, and the treats in here are awesome!!

                                First...there is this!!

Photo credit: Disneyworld.go.com


And......then there is this!


LeFou's Brew, named after Gaston's sidekick in “Beauty and the Beast.” It's no-sugar added frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam.

The complete menu us listed below.


Entrées

Ham and Cheese-stuffed Pretzel

Served with Chips
 
$9.99

Snacks

Warm Cinnamon Roll

 
$4.49
 

Chocolate Croissant

 
$3.59
 

Sliced Apples with Caramel Sauce

 
$3.99
 

Mixed Vegetable Cup with Dip

 
$3.99
 

Hummus and Chips

 
$4.39

Beverages

LeFou's Brew - Souvenir Cup

Frozen Apple Juice with a hint of Toasted Marshmallow and topped with All-Natural Passion Fruit-Mango Foam served in a Souvenir Goblet or Souvenir Stein
 
$12.99
 

LeFou's Brew

Frozen Apple Juice with a hint of Toasted Marshmallow and topped with All-Natural Passion Fruit-Mango Foam.
 
$5.49
 

Assorted Fountain Beverages - Regular

 
$3.29
 

Dasani® Bottled Water

 
$3.00
 

Simply Orange® Orange Juice

 
$4.29
 

Minute Maid® Apple Juice

 
$3.29
 

Milk

 
$3.29
 

NestlĂ©® Nesquik® Chocolate Milk

 
$3.29
 

Hot Tea

 
$2.79
 

Coffee

regular or decaf
 
$2.79

Friday, April 21, 2017

FOODIE FRIDAY! Tortuga Tavern

Tortuga Tavern is located across from Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland.  The menu has gone down to nothingness.......which is a shame as they used to have some really good food here.  The menu is listed below.  The tavern is really not a 'tavern" of course...........I would not eat here..........because I think Turkey Legs are a huge waste of money!
This location is only open seasonally, so you would need to inquire if it will be open during your trip.

 






Entrées

Turkey Leg

 
$10.99
 

Hot Dog Combo

served with Chips
 
$8.49

Desserts

Chocolate-Chip Cookie

 
$2.99

Beverages

Assorted Fountain Beverages - Regular

 
$3.29
 

Dasani® Bottled Water

 
$3.00





Thursday, April 20, 2017

THROWBACK THURSDAY! Continuing on with Art of Animation!

It's still hard to believe that on May 1st, it will be four years since I stayed at this resort.  Yes, it's HUGE.  Yes, it's a lot of walking before you even get to the parks.  Yes, it's a hike to get to the lobby area and the food court.  I get all that.  Believe me when I say I was a pretty harsh critic of that when I stayed there.  However, my entire experience stemmed on the fact that it rained A LOT during my stay.  As a matter of fact, it rained four of my seven days.  I don't just mean that typical Florida morning cloud burst, I mean all day rain.  It rained so hard one day, I had to cancel my reservation at a dining location because I would have gotten soaked before I ever left my resort.

So, continuing on with our tour of the icons at this resort.........here are the rest from the Little Mermaid section where I stayed.  Yes, the day I took these was the first day I saw the sun!  Enjoy!














Friday, April 14, 2017

FOODIE FRIDAY! Let's Head to the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen!




This location is known to some as the "Jungle Cruise Restaurant."  That of course is not the name.  I would rather refer to it as the Skipper Canteen for short.


It's run by "off-duty" Jungle Cruise skippers.........hence the name.  The entire ambiance from the attractions runs deep into the dining location.  The menu consists of Asian, African and South American flare as experienced in the Jungle Cruise itself.  The Canteen is open for lunch and dinner, is a table service location opening at 11am daily.  Reservations are highly recommend .





There are three different dining rooms you can sit in.  The crew's "Mess Hall", the Jungle Room and the S.E.A. Room.

Featured appetizers like Ginger's "Croc" of hot and sour soup are just a small example of cleaver names of dishes on the menu.

Entrees include sustainable fish, rice noodle bowls, vegetable stew and so on.
The full menu from the Disney World website is posted below.

Appetizers

Shiriki Noodle Salad

Rice Noodles, Edamame Beans, Mushrooms, Green Mango, and Cucumber tossed with a Sweet Chili Sauce. Famously served at Hotel Hightower on December 31, 1899
 
$11.00
 

S.E.A. Shu Mai

A Legendary blend of Pork, Shrimp, Edamame Beans, and Spices wrapped in Gyoza Skin then steamed
 
$10.00
 

Baladi Salad

Classic Egyptian Salad consisting of Romaine Lettuce, Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Parsley, Coriander-Mint Vinaigrette, and Ambasha Bread Croutons
 
$9.00
 

Falls Family Falafel

A secret recipe of Chickpeas, Garlic, Onions, Lemon Juice, and Herbs served with White Bean Dip and Tomato-Cucumber Salad
 
$9.00
 

Ginger's "Croc" of Hot-and-Sour Soup

Flavored with Ginger "not the crocodile," Garlic, Soy Sauce, and Rice Wine Vinegar finished with fresh Egg, Tofu, and Wood Ear Mushrooms
 
$8.00
 

Orinoco Ida's Cachapas

And you thought our jokes were corny! House-made Corn Pancakes, Mojo-braised Pork, Black Bean Salad, Avocado Cream
 
$10.00

Entrées

Char Siu Pork

Marinated Grilled Pork served with Chinese Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
 
$24.00
 

Dr. Falls' Signature Grilled Steak

Churrasco-marinated New York Strip Steak, Mashed Plantains, Toasted Brazil Nut-Pesto topped with Farofa
 
$34.00
 

Nile Nellie's Noodle Bowl with Duck

Niles and Niles of Rice Noodles...Fragrant Broth served with Jalapeños and fresh Herbs
 
$23.00
 

Nile Nellie's Noodle Bowl with Chicken

Niles and Niles of Rice Noodles...Fragrant Broth served with Jalapeños and fresh Herbs
 
$22.00
 

Whole Fried Fish

You'll get hooked on Skipper Annette's latest catch! Served with Jasmine Rice, Grilled Scallions, and Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette
 
$30.00
 

Trader Sam's Head-on Shrimp

Sustainable Local Farm-raised Shrimp tossed in a Chili-Garlic Sauce and served with Chinese Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
 
$25.00
 

Baa Baa Berber Lamb Chops

Berber-spiced Lamb Chop, Mint Couscous, Curried Carrots, Sun Chokes, Lamb-Butter Sauce
 
$28.00
 

Sustainable Fish

"Not Piranha," served over Chinese Broccoli, Carrots, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Red Bell Peppers in a fragrant Lemon Grass Broth
 
$29.00
 

"A Lot at Steak" Salad

We're betting it all on this one! Grilled Steak, Romaine Lettuce, Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Parsley, Coriander-Mint Vinaigrette, and Garlic Chips
 
$19.00
 

Skip's Beefy Baked Pasta

Egyptian-inspired dish of Spiced Braised Beef, Pasta, Cheese, and BĂ©chamel Sauce served with Seasonal Vegetables
 
$21.00
 

Curried Vegetable Crew Stew

A favorite of the Crew Stew Crew (especially Stu). Served with Coconut Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, and House-made Curry Sauce
 
$17.00
 

"Tastes like Chicken" - Because it is!

Crispy Fried Chicken with Citrus and Ginger-scented Rice, Chili Glaze, and Seasonal Vegetables
 
$23.00

Desserts

Coconut Bar with Pineapple-Basil Compote and Vanilla Cream

Vanilla Chiffon Cake with Coconut and Lime-White Chocolate Ganache
 
$8.00
 

Bertha's Banh Bong Lan Cake with Mango-Lime Sorbet

Vanilla Chiffon Cake soaked with Lemon Grass-Ginger Syrup
 
$8.00
 

Kungaloosh!

An African-inspired Chocolate Cake with Caramelized Bananas served with Cashew-Caramel Ice Cream topped with Coffee Dust
 
$8.00
 

Quick Sand!!!

Jasmine Rice Pudding, Mango Sauce, Lemon Curd, Hibiscus Meringue, and Pineapple
 
$8.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Punch Line Punch

Tropical Fruit Juices and Mango Purée. Also available with a savory spiced-rim for an extra zinger!
 
$4.50
 

Punch Line Punch in a Jungle Skipper Canteen Souvenir Mug

Tropical Fruit Juices and Mango Purée. Also available with a savory spiced-rim for an extra zinger!
 
$13.50
 

Schweitzer Slush

Frozen Apple Juice and Passion Fruit topped with Bursting Green Apple Boba Balls, first concocted by the noted explorer and humanitarian, Dr. Albert Slush
 
$5.50
 

Schweitzer Slush in a Jungle Skipper Canteen Souvenir Mug

Frozen Apple Juice and Passion Fruit topped with Bursting Green Apple Boba Balls, first concocted by the noted explorer and humanitarian, Dr. Albert Slush
 
$14.50
 

Exotic Coca-Cola® - Guarana Kuat (Brazil)

 
 

Exotic Coca-Cola® - Fanta Melon Frosty (Thailand)

 
 

Fountain Sodas

Coca-Cola®, Coca-Cola Zero®, Diet Coke®, Sprite®, Fanta® Orange, Barq's® Root Beer, Minute Maid® Pomegranate Light Lemonade, and Powerade® Mountain Berry Blast
 
 

Iced Tea

 
 

Twinings of London® Large Leaf Discovery Tea Collection

 
 

Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee®

 
 

Espresso, Cappuccino, and Latte

 

Kids' Appetizers

Serengeti Salad

Romaine with Tomato, Carrots, Broccoli, and Cucumber with a Fat-free Italian Dressing
 
$3.00
 

Safari Snack

Yucca Fries and Cucumber Planks with Dipping Sauce
 
$3.00
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.

Kids' Mickey Check Meals

Tiki Tiki Fishy Fishy Grilled Sustainable Fish

served with Multigrain Rice and fresh Seasonal Fruit with choice of Small Low-fat Milk or Small Dasani® Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals with out substitutions
 
$12.00
 

Sizzling Savanna Grilled Flank Steak

served with Steamed Broccoli, Fingerling Potatoes, and fresh Seasonal Fruit with choice of Small Low-fat Milk or Small Dasani® Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals with out substitutions
 
$13.00
 

Smiley's Little "Croc"

of Chicken Noodle Soup with fresh Seasonal Fruit and served with choice of Small Low-fat Milk or Small Dasani® Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals with out substitutions
 
$11.00
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.

Kids' Meals

Junior Skip's Mac & Cheese

Classic Macaroni and Cheese served with Broccoli. Choice of one (1) Beverage and one (1) Dessert
 
$10.00
 

Chef Tandaji's Crispy Chicken

served with Jasmine Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, and Sweet-and-Sour Sauce. Choice of one (1) Beverage and one (1) Dessert
 
$11.00
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.

Kids' Desserts

Volcano!

Gooey Chocolate Cake with Caramel Lava and exploding Chocolate Rocks will make you shout "UH OA!"
 
 

Monkey Bites

with Candied Chocolate-Sunflower Seeds and Chocolate-dipped Banana Bites
 
 

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Watermelon, Kiwi, Strawberry, and Pineapple
 
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.

Kids' Beverages

Pirates or Little Mermaid Punch

Minute Maid® Light Lemonade Punch served in a souvenir Pirates or Ariel cup with a glowing Pirate Skull or Ariel Clip-on Light
 
$7.00
 

Small Low-fat Milk

 
 

Small Dasani® Water

 
 

Small Minute Maid® Apple

 
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.

Wines

Iron Horse 'Fairy Tale Celebration Cuvée Brut, Green Valley Sonoma

Ripe apples, pears, and citrus with a toasty finish
 
Glass
$15.00
Bottle
$65.00
 

Dr. Loosen 'Dr. L' Rielsing, Mosel

Slightly sweet with peach and citrus characteristics
 
Glass
$10.00
Bottle
$45.00
 

Infamous Goose Sauvginon Blanc, Marlborough

Dry and crisp with tart apple and grapefruit tastes
 
Glass
$9.00
Bottle
$39.00
 

Franciscan Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Dry, rich, and luscious with apple and pineapple flavors
 
Glass
$11.00
Bottle
$49.00
 

King Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Strawberry and cherry flavors with a silky texture
 
Glass
$14.00
Bottle
$59.00
 

Don Miguel GascĂ³n Malbec, Mendoza

Juicy flavors of cherry, blackberry, and mocha
 
Glass
$9.00
Bottle
$39.00

Beer

Stella Artois Pale Lager, Belgium

Stella Artois is an authentic, imported blonde Belgian lager beer with a floral hop aroma. Well-balanced fruity malt sweetness, crisp hop bitterness, and a soft dry finish (16-oz Can)
 
$9.00
 

Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, Colorado

Blue Moon has a zesty orange fruitiness with a spicy wheat aroma. The Valencia orange peel gives a subtle sweetness to the beer (16-oz Can)
 
$7.50

This seems like a really fun place, and I can't wait to dine there!
See you next week for FOODIE FRIDAY!