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Disney Dining – Disney Springs’ Blaze Pizza

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Disney Dining – Disney Springs’ Blaze Pizza Review

  • By Joseph Green

Thinking I’d hit Blaze Pizza during a post-lunch lull, which would give me a chance to get in and out quickly, I visited around 3:00 pm.  I was surprised to find the place hopping!  It was packed. While it takes just a few minutes to actually cook your pizza, I waited about 20-25 minutes to get my order from start to finish.  While I’m not as big a fan of pizza as I am of a good burger, I was more than happy to give this Disney Springs pizzeria a try on Mom’s dime.

I especially loved the fact that I could choose any and all toppings I wanted.  As you may be aware, when I’m not in the Disney College Program, I’m an otherwise typical “starving college student”.  I know how to get the most for my money with these deals.  Packed onto a 12” pizza, my choice of toppings made for a tasty, filling meal.  I suppose a couple of people could split one of these pies, but I wasn’t sharing.  And admittedly, I didn’t want to compromise on what went on my pizza…can’t imagine where I get this trait.

I was STARVING, but that’s not unusual

Toppings?  Yes, please. I had spicy red sauce, goat cheese and mozzarella, Italian sausage, jalapenos, banana peppers, basil and Sriracha. The crust was thin, but soft.  It wasn’t crunchy and I liked that.  The pizza tasted amazing, but I can’t tell you if that was because it was Blaze and they have good ingredients, or if it’s because I built the pizza.  I mean, it’s exciting because, yeah, I loved it and I’d definitely go back, but at the same time, it’s not very surprising that I enjoyed it because I’m the one who made it.  I put everything I like on it.  To really give an opinion on a Blaze original pizza, I’d have to try one.  In regard to the general taste of the pizza (that I made), I thought it was very good.  Compared to other pizzas at Walt Disney World, it was great.

I can’t believe I only have about four weeks left before I head home.  I’m going to try to squeeze in a few more reviews, so if you have any requests, please leave a comment.  Thanks for reading…Joe

Disney Quick Service – D-Luxe Burger Review

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Disney Quick Service – D-Luxe Burger Review

-By Joseph Green

Photo Courtesy of David Hodges

I’m a burger guy.  An aficionado of sorts.  Unlike it’s cook-out cousin, the hot dog, burgers should be more than just a venue for excellent toppings.  The texture and quality of the hamburger patty itself will make or break a burger for me.  So important is the patty, I learned to make my Grandpa Williams’ secret burger recipe by the time I was sixteen, thus ensuring I can get a great burger anytime I want.  A good burger cannot be undervalued and I look for new ones to try whenever I can.

Photo Courtesy of David Hodges

Photo Courtesy of David Hodges

When I saw D-Luxe Burger on the list of reviews my mom asked me to write, I was excited.  I should mention that Hades would have to be feeling pretty chilly for my mom to order a burger at Walt Disney World, but she knew I’d be up to the task!  I had received a D-Luxe Burger coupon in my Disney College Program welcome materials that would get me a meal for about $10.  Feeling thrifty and very hungry, I headed to Disney Springs.  The D-Luxe menu is narrow – it’s a hamburger stand (although you can get a buffalo chicken sandwich if you don’t want beef and a veggie burger if you’re going meatless).  I spotted what I wanted right away – The El Diablo Burger.  It was described as, “Chorizo and Signature Blend Beef, Fried Banana Peppers, Pepper Jack, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onion and Chipotle Mayonnaise”.  The meat combination sounded delicious and the toppings were meant to compliment.  Of course I ordered a side of fries and a beer.

Here’s the scoop

The burger was cooked exactly right – not too rare, not overdone or dry.  The toppings were fresh and added just the right zip to kick the patty up a notch.  The fries were just the way I like them – crisp on the outside (not crunchy) and tender on the inside.  Not greasy, not too dry either.  Washed down with the cold beer, I was one happy guy!

When I got home, I texted Mom my review and the pictures I took…oops!  Mom told me to take certain pictures for these reviews.  I’m supposed to take a picture of the restaurant, the menu, the food I order, and me with the food.  All I had to show from my dinner at D-Lux Burger was three burger pics.  Honestly though, isn’t that an excellent testimony in and of itself?  The food was so delicious, I scarfed it down and forgot everything else.  (Thank you, Mr. David Hodges for coming up with some pictures Mom could use!)

D-Lux Burger…if you’re looking for a hamburger done right at Walt Disney World, I recommend it.