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The Happiest Plate on Earth
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.
Episodes
269 episodes
Episode 269 - Jollywood Nights & The Cake Bake Shop Menu Review
Welcome to the table Happy Platers!Disney Jollywood Nights is returning with even more magic and sparkle for its second year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! With all the charm of old Hollywood and a festive twist, this after-hours event ...
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Episode 269
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Episode 268 - Food Bites!
Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!On today's show, we talk about some new food bites happening at Walt Disney World Parks: New menu at Peco's Bill Tall Tale Inn & CafeSpace 220 - new menu items beginning on Oct. ...
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Episode 268
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Episode 267 - Special Guest: Ashley Craft - Author of the Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks
Welcome to the table Happy Platers!We have a special guest for you today, Ashley Craft, the author of the Unofficial Disney Cookbooks. As a child who grew up in Anaheim, California, Ashley could recite the Star Tours ride by heart, navi...
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Episode 267
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Episode 266 - Walt Disney World Food Facts
Greetings Happy Platers! Walt Disney World (WDW) serves millions of guests annually, and the sheer amount of food consumed is astonishing. Today we talk about some interesting statistics about the amount of food eaten at Walt Disney Wor...
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Episode 265
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22:59
Episode 265 - Part II: Dining at Universal Studios Resort - Special Guest Jon Self
Welcome Back Happy Platers! Today is Part II of Dining at Universal Studios with Special Guest Jon Self focusing on the Universal Epic Universe dining. Today we have a returning special guest who is going to give us some gu...
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Episode 265
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Episode 264 - Part I: Dining at Universal Studios Resort - Special Guest Jon Self
Pull up a chair Happy Platers!Today we have a returning special guest who is going to give us some guidance when it comes to dining at Universal Studios Orlando, theme park blogger, Jon Self. Jon has been a part-time writer in the field...
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Episode 263 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Menus 2024
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival first began in 1996. At the time, it was a modest event—just a 30-day celebration held in the fall. But even then, it was clear that Disney had tapped into something special. The festival was des...
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Episode 263
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Episode 262 - D23 Annoucements: Dreaming of the Food
Welcome to the table Happy Platers! The latest announcements from D23 are game-changers for Walt Disney World, and we are thrilled to share the news with you! Let’s have some fun and see how we think this will affect the world of D...
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Episode 262
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Episode 261 - Princess Treats and MNSSHP Eats!
Welcome to the table Happy Platers! First up, a royal proclamation! The grand festivities of World Princess Week are nearly upon us, and you, dear listeners, are cordially invited to join in the enchantment. From August 25 through ...
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Episode 261
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Episode 260 - History of Character Dining
Pull up a Chair Happy Platers! Today we're diving into the captivating history of character dining at the most magical place on Earth. From humble beginnings to today's must-have reservations, let's explore how dining with your favorite...
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Episode 260
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Episode 259 - Trip Report: Dining at Tony's Town Square, Citrico's and More
Greetings Happy Platers! This past weekend, Kristi and Danae were able to spend some time at Walt Disney World. They were able to dine at some new places and revisit some others. Tony's Town Square
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Episode 259
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Episode 258 - Cool Treats to Beat the Heat!
Today, we’re diving into the coolest topic yet—literally! We’re talking about the best foods and treats to help you beat the heat while you explore the most magical place on Earth.Whether you’re strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., ventur...
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Episode 258
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Episode 257 - EPCOT Eats Sans Festival
Welcome to the table Happy Platers! Today we are diving into where to eat in EPCOT's World Showcase when there isn't a festival going on. That's right, no Food and Wine, no Flower and Garden, no Festival of the Arts —just the incre...
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Episode 257
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Episode 256 - Disney Springs: Flavors of Florida
Hello Happy Platers! Attention all food enthusiasts! Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE is back at Disney Springs, promising a menu that will make your taste buds dance with delight. From July 1 through August 11, 2024, you ...
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Episode 256
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32:53
Episode 255 - Halfway to the Holiday!
Seasons Greetings Happy Platers?!We are officially 1/2 way to the Christmas & Holiday Season...why do we feel like we missed the first half of the year? Walt Disney World has announced the holiday line up for entertainm...
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Episode 255
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Episode 254 - Food Bites
Welcome to the table Happy Platers! Today we are going to catch up on some limited-time treats that mark the celebration of some new and old Disney favorites. Tiana's Bayou Adventure TreatsLion Kin...
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Episode 254
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21:55
Episode 253 - Disneyland Food History: Blue Bayou
Pull up a chair Happy Platers! On today’s show, we are going to take a step back in time and look at the history of dining in Disneyland with a focus on one particularly swashbuckling eatery, Blue Bayou. This immersive dining ex...
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Episode 253
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Episode 252 - Did You Know: Disney Food?
Greetings Happy Platers! Our recent shows have been all about Disney food facts and behind-the-scenes info. We're keeping that theme going with a segment called "Did you know?”Do you know of some fun Disney Food Facts? Let us kn...
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Episode 252
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29:35
Episode 251 - Disney's Flavor Lab!
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 res...
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Episode 251
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Episode 250 - From Park to Plate to 2nd Harvest: Disney’s Culinary Harvest Program
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,...
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Episode 250
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Episode 249 - Food News: Dates for EPCOT Food & Wine Released and More
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 f...
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Episode 249
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Episode 248 - Victoria & Albert's Michelin Star & Smellephants on Parade
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...
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Episode 248
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Episode 247 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Yacht Club
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 o...
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Episode 247
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Episode 246 - Disney Dining with Large Groups
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 t...
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Episode 246
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