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More Details Released for the Indiana Jones Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney

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New details have been released about Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar that is opening this fall in Downtown Disney. It sounds like it is going to be a fun place with some good food!

Disney Parks Blog has shared that the decor of the new restaurant will include salvaged equipment, spare airplane parts, and other fun items from Jock and his travels. Jock is, of course, the character from the “Indiana Jones” movies who was often Indy’s pilot.

The restaurant will seat 150 and you will be able to find it between Paradiso 37 and the BOATHOUSE restaurant. Jock’s old steamboat will also be available for guests.

Here are some of the items that you will find on the menu when the restaurant opens:

  • Elsa’s She-Deviled Eggs – These are brined in beet juice and filled with lump crab
  • “Good” Dates – Dates that are stuffed with goat cheese and come with Marcona almonds and pickled vegetables.
  • Snack of Ra – African salads and dips that are served with injera (bread) and naan crisps.
  • Tanis Tacos – These are filled with falafel, shredded lettuce, and cucumber-tomato salad.
  • Pretzels – Served with house-made mustard and beer-cheese fondue.
  • Rolling Boulder Sliders – Three spice meatballs on mini-buns with yogurt sauce.
  • Brody Brats – Grilled bratwurst with mustard and pickled cabbage.
  • Lao Che’s Revenge – Spicy Asian wings.
  • “Squid! Why’d It Have to Be Squid” – Fried calamari flatbread with spicy harissa.

There will also be some specialty drinks:

  • Reggie’s Revenge
  • The Fountain of Youth – Features Florida vodkas.
  • Hovito Mojito
  • The Bitter Barkeep – Made with Peruvian Pisco.
  • Anything Goes – Made with an Asian spirit that is a little spicy.
  • The Aviator’s Flight
  • The Scottish Professor
  • Cool-headed Monkey – Made with African spirits.

 

 

I have a feeling this restaurant is going to be pretty popular. As long as the prices are reasonable (well, reasonable for Disney).

We will keep you posted on updates for this restaurant. Right now there is no opening date, just fall 2015.

Thanks for reading!

*Liz*

Quick Service Options: Monorail Resorts

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There are quick service restaurants all over Disney property and that includes the resort hotels. So, here is a list of the quick service options for the monorail resorts. These are helpful to know about if you are touring the resorts or if you spend any time at one of the hotels for activities.

We’ll start with the Contemporary and work our way around the monorail loop.

Contemporary Resort

  • Contempo Cafe– For breakfast you can find things like Mickey waffles, French toast, breakfast burritos, pastries, bagels, and more, as well as a selection of drinks (including coffee). For lunch and dinner they have flatbreads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, and more, as well as a selection of drinks (including alcoholic beverages). They also serve kids’ meals. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Contemporary Grounds– Find breakfast sandwiches, pastries, cookies, coffee, tea, lattes, frozen drinks, iced tea, and hot chocolate at this location. Open from 5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Cover Bar – This is only for Disney Vacation Club members and guests who are staying at Bay Lake Tower. The pool bar serves sushi, wraps, hot dogs, hummus, salads, shrimp cocktail, fruit, vegetables with Ranch, chips, Mickey Pretzels, nachos, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. They also serve Mickey Check Meals and kids’ meals. Open from late morning until around 7 p.m.
  • The Sand Bar– This is the pool bar for the Contemporary. Here you will find burgers, pitas, salads, hot dogs, quesadillas, wraps, fruits, vegetables, Mickey Pretzels, cookies, carnitas, chips, hummus, some gluten-free snacks, desserts, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. They also serve kids’ meals and Mickey Check Meals. Open from late morning until early evening.

The Polynesian Village Resort

  • Barefoot Pool Bar– This is for those that are staying at the Poly. You can find specialty drinks, non-alcoholic specialty drinks, beer, wine, and Sangria at this location.
  • Cook’s– For breakfast you will can get breakfast platters, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, Mickey waffles, Tonga Toast, pastries, and more. For lunch and dinner they have sandwiches, burgers, Thai Coconut Meatballs, salads, lobster rolls, hot dogs, chicken and waffles, fish tacos, flatbreads, pastries, and more. Late-night dining is also available. A selection of beverages, including alcoholic beverages, is available throughout the day. They also have Mickey Check Meals and kids’ meals. Open 24 hours.
  • Pineapple Lanai – At the Poly and looking for a Dole Whip? Look no further! Not only will you find a Dole Whip here, but they also have Pineapple Floats and bottled water. Open from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

  • Beaches Pool Bar and Grill– This is a pool bar at the Grand Floridian. You will find sushi, fruit, sandwiches, burgers, salads, chicken nuggets, Florida Escabeche, desserts, non-alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, frozen drinks, wine, Sangria, and beer at this location. They also have Mickey Check Meals and kids’ meals. Open from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Courtyard Pool Bar– Another pool bar at the Grand Floridian. Flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, salads, specialty drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, frozen drinks, wine, beer, and Sangria can all be found here. They also have Mickey Check Meals and kids’ meals. Open from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Gasparilla Island Grill– For breakfast you will find breakfast platters, breakfast sandwiches, Mickey waffles, oatmeal, pancakes, pastries, grits, and drinks (including cappuccino and espresso). For lunch and dinner they offer sandwiches, salads (including create-your-own), burgers, flatbreads, chicken nuggets, Paninis, soup, desserts, and drinks. They also have kids’ meals. Late night dining is available with a limited menu. Open 24 hours 7 days a week.

So there you go! Those are the quick service locations at the monorail resorts. Hope you find this helpful!

Thanks for reading!

*Liz*

 

Quick Service Options: Hollywood Studios

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Sometimes you just want to grab a quick bite to eat while you are in the parks. So, in this series we’ll explore quick service options in the parks.

Hollywood Studios doesn’t have as many quick service restaurants to choose from as Magic Kingdom and Epcot do, but it still has a decent amount for the size of the park. It’s good to know what is available in case you need to find something quick. Especially if it’s during a busy season, because it can get crazy and hectic. So, the last thing you want to do is try to figure out where to eat when you get hungry.

Here is a breakdown of all the quick service places in Hollywood separated by their location in park, starting with Hollywood Blvd. and going clockwise around the park.

Hollywood Blvd.

  • The Trolley Car Cafe– Here you will be able to pick up a Frappuccino (they have a good Frappuccino variety), a smoothies, espresso, Starbucks Refreshers, Teavana Iced Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and more. They also have special seasonal drinks. Open from park open to around park close.

Echo Lake

  • Backlot Express– A good place to find burgers, hot dogs (including chili dogs), salads, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, desserts, and a selection of drinks (including alcoholic drinks). They also have kids’ meals. Open for lunch and dinner.
  • Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner– Head over to the “boat” and grab a turkey leg, a foot-long chili cheese dog, salad, soup, pulled pork mac and cheese, chocolate shake, or one of the many beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Open for lunch and dinner.
  • Oasis Canteen – Looking for something sweet? Find funnel cakes with different toppings, waffle cones, floats, and fountain drinks here. They also have bottled water and beer. Open from late morning until around park close.

Commissary Lane

  • ABC Commissary– Find burgers, salads, steak, sandwiches, seafood, desserts, kids’ meals, and a selections of drinks here (alcoholic drinks available too). Kosher entrees, desserts and kids’ meals are also available at this location. Open for lunch and dinner.

Streets of America

  • High Octane Refreshments– This is a lounge where you can stop in for a cocktail, beer, wine, or a non-alcoholic drink. Open from early afternoon until the evening.
  • Pizza Planet– Check out this Toy Story themed quick service location for personal pizzas, desserts, and a selection of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). They also have kids’ meals. Open for lunch and dinner.
  • Studio Catering Co.– They have different sandwiches, like the Pulled Beef Brisket Sandwich and the Spicy Chipotle Ranch Sandwich. Also available: salads, wraps, Paninis, kids’ meals, desserts, and a selection of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Open for lunch and dinner.

Sunset Blvd.

  • Anaheim Produce– Lots of snack options here. Pretzels, vegetables, trail mix, fruit, pickles, churros, chips, snack bars, non-alcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages are available at this location. Open from morning until around 9.
  • Catalina Eddie’s– This location offers pizza, hot sandwiches, kids’ meals, desserts, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Open for lunch and dinner.
  • Fairfax Fare– Find chicken and ribs, mac and cheese hot dogs, chili dogs, salads, BBQ pork and coleslaw hot dogs, BBQ pork sandwiches, desserts, kids’ meals, and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) here. Open for lunch and dinner.
  • Hollywood Scoops– Whether it’s ice cream a la mode, in a sundae, cone, cup or sandwich, you will find it here and they have a selection of flavors on the menu. Also available is bottled water. Open from late morning until around park close.
  • Rosie’s All-American Cafe– Here they offer burgers, veggie burgers, chicken nuggets, soup, kids’ meals, desserts, and a selection of drinks with the option of purchasing a souvenir mug. They also have beer and sangria. Open for lunch and dinner.
  • Starring Rolls Cafe– This location offers croissants, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, turnovers, danishes, cinnamon buns, parfait, chips, fruit, yogurt, cupcakes, brownies, fruit tarts, tiramisu, and more. They also have a selection of beverages including coffee, juice, bottled water, tea, fountain drinks, and wine. Open for breakfast and lunch.
  • Toluca Legs Turkey Co.– Get turkey legs and pork shanks here. They also have fountain drinks, bottled water, and beer. Open from late morning until around park close.

Those are the quick service locations in Hollywood Studios. Hopefully you will find this useful when you are in the park and hungry or thirsty!

Thanks for reading!

*Liz*

Unique Quick Service Breakfast Options From Disney Parks Blog

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Disney Parks Blog posted some quick service suggestions for breakfast, so you don’t have to worry about reservations. Some of the suggestions sound pretty good!

Here is what they put on their list:

  • Maple Waffle Breakfast Cone (Boardwalk Bakery) – this is scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese in a waffle cone. I think it’s pretty unanimous with everyone in my traveling party that we need to try this.
  • Pop-Tarts Breakfast Sandwich (Everything POP Shopping and Dining) – Not so sure about this one. It’s a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich served on a strawberry Pop-Tart.
  • Breakfast Flatbread (Artist’s Palette) – This sounds pretty good! It’s scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, crumbled bacon, and cheese on top of a flatbread.
  • Breakfast Panini (Sunshine Seasons) – This is eggs, bacon, roast pork, and cheese on a pressed panini. Breakfast potatoes come with this. It doesn’t sound bad, it sounds like a fancy breakfast sandwich.
  • Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich (Landscape of Flavors) – This is cauliflower, spinach, and paneer cheese served on naan bread. Not sure if I would like this, though I do enjoy naan bread.

The breakfast cone has made the list of new items to try during our trip. The list is getting longer by the day, especially since we are going during Food and Wine Festival! Do you keep a list of new foods you would like to try on your next Disney trip?

Thanks for reading!

*Liz*

Source: Disney Parks Blog