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Toy Story Land – Breakfast at Woody’s Lunch Box

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An early morning FastPass for Toy Story Midway Mania left us hungry in Toy Story Land. Rather than fight the crowded walkway to an alternative, we found an uncrowded Woody’s Lunch Box open for breakfast. Was is good? Did we love it? Would we eat there again? Let me tell you about…

Toy Story Land – Breakfast at Woody’s Lunch Box

We were with our friends Nick and Barbie and Nick’s mom, Frieda. The whole Lunch Box set up is adorable (hello, giant thermos!). Umbrella tables are available and the seats look like they’ve been made from pieces of Babybel Cheese (a clear sponsor). The menu is limited but interesting.

Raymond and I were trying not to overeat (to have room for lunch at Hollywood Brown Derby) so instead of the breakfast bowl, “Hearty portion of Potato Barrels smothered in Smoked Brisket Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs and a sprinkling of Green Onions” which sounded amazing yet filling, we each opted for a turkey sandwich. It sounded great: “Thick-sliced Smoked Turkey Breast, Melted Swiss Cheese, and Scrambled Eggs on Grilled Sourdough” and was indeed delicious. The sandwich size is a pretty generous portion. We probably could have shared one and been satisfied. Tip: Raymond found some spicy sauce packets (buffalo-style) and the addition of this sauce elevated our humble turkey sandwiches into an even higher level of deliciousness.

As you may already know, we’re not huge fans of quick service restaurants in the Studios in general. Having been pleasantly surprised by our breakfast at Woody’s Lunch Box, we may have to reconsider other places in the future. Maybe it’s an indication that Disney’s working harder on their quick service game as the park’s expansions open? Or…maybe we were so hungry that anything would have tasted good? We’ll definitely give Woody’s another try and let you know for sure.

Have you eaten at Woody’s Lunch Box? How was your experience?

Disney Springs Dining – Wine Bar George Review

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Raymond and I try to book at least one “date night” dinner on every Walt Disney World visit.  In January, that dinner was at Wine Bar George.  Located near some of our favorite eateries in The Landing area of Disney Springs, Wine Bar George has a cool exterior and the menu boasts an impressive wine selection.  We like wine. 

Disney Springs Dining – Wine Bar George Review 

After a long day in the parks, our feet were killing us and we hobbled into Wine Bar George quite a while before our reservation time and were welcomed by a friendly and professional staff.  We were offered two options for seating – upstairs inside or outside on the second-floor patio near a heater.  It was pretty chilly out that evening and we’d been outside all day, so we opted for indoor seating.  This was a big mistake and while our overall experience at Wine Bar George was good, our seating location had a negative impact on what we’d hoped would be a romantic dinner.

Our server, Collin, approached our table right away and helped us select three wines from the extensive wine menu to share in a wine flight.  He made some recommendations and answered questions as we made our dinner selections, but it was challenging!  The problem with where we were seated (at a table for two) in a hallway was noise. 

When I say it was noisy, I’m talking super loud!  The room at the end of the hallway was filled with a boisterous crowd and as they talked and laughed, the volume at our hallway table made hearing our server and each other virtually impossible.  Collin apologized several times as he tried to hear us and be heard.  Raymond and I spent our meal smiling at each other across the table and making gestures to indicate which wines we liked best and how we liked the food.  It was funny and sad at the same time.

The good news is that we’d go back, sit somewhere else and try more wine!  Next time we’ll bring friends since the menu offers family-style plates that serve two to four and we didn’t go with any of those options on this initial visit.  What did we eat? 

The Food Was Delicious

We tried the Artisanal Cheese Platter, the Porchetta Spiced Pork Cheeks, and the Burrata.  By far, the Burrata was my favorite, but we though everything we ordered was delicious and reasonably priced.  Collin’s wine recommendations were spot-on with what we like.  I’d recommend Wine Bar George to all my fellow wine-lovers out there, but if you go…don’t sit in the hallway!

Have you been to Wine Bar George?  How was your experience? 

Disney Dining – Who Would Love Enzo’s Hideaway?

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Looking for someplace new to try at Walt Disney World?  Want to get away from the noisy crowds?  I may know just the place for you.

Disney Dining – Who Would Love Enzo’s Hideaway?Enzo's Hideaway

The menu is basic Italian.  The setting is so off the beaten path, it’s actually underground.  You might want to consider giving Enzo’s a try if any of these seem appealing…

You want a more grownup experience – While I can’t make any guarantees, there were no children in Enzo’s when we were there.  When you’re on vacation at an ultra-kid-friendly place like Walt Disney World, sometimes it’s nice to know a place where mostly only grownups go!  Great date-night option.Enzo's Hideaway

You love a good cocktail before (or after) dinner – Oh, the choices!  Not the run of the mill offerings, the cocktail menu is glorious!  We enjoyed wine with dinner, but for dessert I chose one of the fancy cocktails on the menu and I was simply delighted.

You love a cozy, quiet atmosphere – It’s low-key.  The vibe is intimate, casual, and a bit hushed.  We loved that aspect.  Even though we were a party of six, we wanted to be able to enjoy conversation without loud music playing or other interruptions.Enzo's Hideaway

You love a good night out in Disney Springs –  Sure, there are bunches of new places to try, but Enzo’s has a certain quiet charm perfect for a cocktail, meal, or an after dinner drink.Enzo's Hideaway

You appreciate Disney theming – It’s a speakeasy!  The entrance is unassuming and the interior does not disappoint.  We were expecting a feeling of “secret club” and that’s exactly what Enzo’s feels like.  We’d been to The Edison for cocktails the night before and were familiar with the layout of that restaurant.  Imagine our delight when we asked for directions to Enzo’s restrooms and we were shown an industrial storage area to cut through that ended up…at The Edison’s restroom area!  Genius!

Disney Dining – Poutine from Epcot’s Refreshment Port

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Walt Disney World has offered guests the tasty Canadian dish, poutine, in various locations for quite some time now.  Recently, it was added to the Refreshment Port in Epcot’s World Showcase, so I sent Joseph on a taste-testing mission.  He was, of course, happy to oblige.  We’ve ordered the delicious Croissant Doughnut from this little snack stand before and this new offering sounded like a great addition.  If you’ve not heard of it before, poutine originated in Quebec in the 1950’s and consists of fries smothered in gravy and topped with cheese curds.Poutine from Epcot's Refreshment Port

What makes the Refreshment Port’s poutine unusual is that the traditional brown gravy is replaced with the very popular Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, like the kind served at Le Cellier.  Here’s what Joseph said about it…

Disney Dining – Poutine from Epcot’s Refreshment Port

by Joseph GreenPoutine from Epcot's Refreshment Port

It was delicious.  Not too salty, very fresh, the fries were not soggy at all (and I expected them to be, at least a little).  The serving size was generous and this would make excellent use of a snack credit on a Disney Dining Plan.  The poutine is assembled to order, so the temperature is good and hot.  The use of the cheese soup is genius.  In fact, the combination of fries and soup alone would have been perfect.  The cheese curds actually detracted from this version of poutine for me, although I know they’re supposed to be there.  I don’t know if the curds were completely tasteless or just seemed that way because of the soup.  They were also really rubbery – kind of like an overcooked scallop would be.  I was expecting them to be more the consistency of feta cheese.Poutine from Epcot's Refreshment Port

For six bucks, this was a good value.  Grab your beer first, so the poutine is hot and fresh when you eat it.  I recommend the Innis & Gunn from the UK Beer Cart.  Pairs well with savory dishes.

I’m really enjoying trying new Disney foods and mom paying for it certainly helps my budget, so if there’s anything you’re interested in hearing about, leave it in the comments and I’ll add it to the list.  I even remembered to take all the “required” pictures this time.  Mom’s picky, but I’ll keep her.

Thanks for reading – Joe.