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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.

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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.

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Episodes

Episode 242: Food News

3/12/2024
Welcome to the table Happy Platers! Today's show is a serving of Disney Food News: Click here for tickets to the Sip, Savor & Stroll Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:22:01

Episode 241 - Live Recording from EPCOT Flower & Garden 2024

3/5/2024
Greetings Happy Platers! On today's show, join us for a live recording of all the food we tried at the International Flower and Garden Festival. Filled with all the background sounds and music, it is just like you were there with us. Special thanks to Happy Plater, Brandi K. who joined us at the table and trash cans! Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:31:48

Episode 240 - EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

2/20/2024
What's Blooming Happy Plater?! The Flower and Garden Festival, now a classic springtime tradition, had humble beginnings in 1994 as a simple seasonal display garden featuring a few Disney characters. Before the introduction of fancy food stalls and entertainment, the event primarily showcased small floral arrangements and meticulously crafted topiaries, attracting visitors from far and wide who marveled at the beauty of the gardens. From February 28 to May 27, 2024, EPCOT will undergo a captivating transformation into a flower-filled adventure, offering guests a delightful blend of delectable bites, meticulously crafted topiaries, must-see entertainment, and exclusive merchandise. Check out the Outdoor Kitchen Menus Here! Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:41:03

Episode 239 - Special Guest: Jon Self - Theme Park Food Blogger

2/20/2024
Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers! We have a special guest at the table today, Jon Self, a member and frequent contributor to the Happy Platers community. Jon, a freelance writer specializing in theme park foods in the Orlando area, has made significant contributions to more than 16 different sites and blogs. We're thrilled to welcome Jon today as he shares his insights and tips on Disney Dining. Additionally, he'll be unveiling an exciting new project that we're confident will captivate the Happy Platers. Welcome to the table Jon! Social Media for Jon: Insta - @jon.self.37 X - @pastorjonself Sign up to get notified of the launch of Main Street Foodie here: https://mainstreetfoodie.com/ Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:01:04:53

Episode 238 - Villainous Valentine Delights

2/13/2024
Greetings Happy Platers! In the enchanted realm of Disney, where villainous hearts intertwine, a sinister symphony of love songs unfolds. Eerie melodies like "Be Prepared," The Queen’s Dungeon," and "Friends from the Other Side" weave tales of dark passion, capturing the essence of Disney's most notorious couples. As Valentine's Day draws near, we invite you to join us in a fiendishly delightful feast fit for the most wicked of Disney couples. This year featuring the unhappy couples: *New Feature* - "Where Would You Eat?" We take a look at the popular places to eat at our listener locations...first up Atlanta! Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:27:20

Episode 237 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Polynesian & Riveria Resorts

2/6/2024
Aloha & Bienvenue Happy Platters! On today’s menu, we are continuing 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 on 206, and started the Deluxe on 212, 216, and 220. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Polynesian Village and Riviera Resorts. Do you have a favorite dining location at these resorts? A special "thank you" to Wendi for all of the wonderful and amazing memories we have created in these 186 episodes! You will always have a seat at the table. Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:01:10:17

Episode 236 - Celebrate Soulfully 2024, Disney Dining Plan Update & FotA Bites

1/30/2024
Welcome to the Table Happy Platers! On today's show, we have a potluck of topics: Are you excited about the beignets at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:39:11

Episode 235 - Disney Dining Plan Review

1/23/2024
Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers! This year, on Jan. 9th, the Disney Dining Plan came back online. It was first introduced in 2005 and has developed in complexity and variations over time. The Disney Dining Plan allows guests to eat at park restaurants without needing to have cash on their persons. The plan does now include alcoholic beverages but not gratuities. The plan has been criticized for various reasons, including that servers need to be more knowledgeable about which food items are considered meals and which are considered snacks. Currently, Disney only offers 2 dining plans: QS and Standard. Previously there was a Deluxe dining that entitled you to 3 TS meals per day! We are going to break down the value of adding the dining plan to your WDW package vs. paying out of pocket. Also, we look into the current Disney+ “Free” Dining package vs. the stay longer promo. Here is the breakdown of the dining plan entitlements: Quick Service - Standard Dining - Have you ever used the Disney Dining plan and do you plan on using it in the future? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:54:08

Episode 234 - EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Menu

1/16/2024
Bon Appetit Happy Platers! The Epcot International Festival of the Arts, inaugurated in 2017, is a festival showcasing visual, culinary, and performing arts. The first annual event took place on weekends. This year the Festival starts on Jan. 12 and runs through Feb. 19, EPCOT will embrace the arts in all forms, from music to cuisines, and fill the park with plenty of dazzling experiences to enjoy. With 18 Food Studios filled with expertly crafted bites and delights, your taste buds are about to be brought to life with the culinary arts! As you eat your way around the World Showcase, be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, a returning food stroll featuring culinary delights. With each bite, collect stamps by purchasing five of these decadent dishes to receive a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie. special prize from Deco Delights to enjoy. Check out the Foodie Guide Here! Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:40:50

Epsiode 233 - Overview of the Dining Promo and Disney Trivia

1/9/2024
Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers! Today WDW launched 2 new promos and one of them is delicious. Disney+ Subscribers: Enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals most nights from July 1 to September 30, 2024. And the other is Save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 consecutive nights or longer—or save up to 30% on shorter stays. This offer is valid for stays most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024. On an upcoming show, we are going to dive deep into these offers to see which if either is the best value for your Disney dollar. Now how about some Disney Food trivia? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:24:14

Episode 232 - 2024 Disney Dining Resolutions

1/2/2024
Happy New Year Happy Platers! We can’t believe that this is our first show of 2024 and once again like everyone else we are talking about “Resolutions”. Not just any old resolutions but some of the best, Disney Dining Resolutions! What are your top 5 Disney Dining Resolutions? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:22:26

Episode 231 - Just a Dash of Disney Food News!

12/26/2023
Happy Holidays Happy Platers! On today’s show we have some menu reviews for 2 new restaurants in Disney Springs and dining options for EPCOT’s new fireworks show Luminous – The Symphony of Us. First up – there has been lots of buzz about the two new eateries that have opened up in Disney Springs – eet by Maneet Chauhan and Summer House on the Lake. Let’s take a look at the menu for each and see what we would order up. Summer House on the Lake - brings sunshine to the table year-round—with a menu that showcases garden-fresh foods and seasonal Florida ingredients. Satisfy your appetite with flavorful salads, sandwiches, pizzas and more at lunch and dinner. And on Saturdays and Sundays, delight in a special brunch menu. Enjoy a sweet finale to your meal—or start with dessert first! Treat your senses to freshly baked cookies, brownies and other goodies from the in-house bakery. Stop by The Cookie Bar, a dessert-focused market within this space serving up freshly baked cookies and house-made pastries, wine, beer, handcrafted cocktails, nonalcoholic beverages and more. Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:36:45

Episode 230 - The 12 Days of Disney Food Christmas Carol

12/19/2023
Happy Holiday Happy Platers! It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! Back by popular demand the amazing and incredible “12 Days of Disney Food” sung to the popular Christmas Tune “The 12 Days of Christmas” with a visit from the ghost of Christmas past, Ryan Hedstrom! 1 – A Dole whip eaten in the shade of Swiss Family Robinson Tree 2 - Adventureland spring rolls 3 - Morimoto Spare Ribs 4 - People who "should" share a Gaston Cinnamon Roll 5 - Anything shaped like a Mickey Head 6 - Mickey Shaped Beignets 7 - Popcorn Refills 8 – Crispy Churros served with the warm chocolate at Three Bridges Bar and Grill 9 - Dipping sauces Sanaa bread service 10 – Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s 11- Drinks around World Showcase 12 – Trips Ryan can make to the buffet at Biergarten Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:10:16

Episode 229 - Very Merry Disney Holiday Gift Guide 2023

12/12/2023
Seasons Greetings Happy Platers! Today we are hoping to lend a helping hand with your holiday shopping. As we record this show, Christmas Day is 18 days away and the beginning of Hannukah is 1! Each year we had a show dedicated to Disney Food Gifts. These may range from cheap to extravagant and lots in between. So here is our collection of gadgets, gizmos, whosits, and whatsit galore. Visit our Holiday Gift Guide Here! What Disney Gift would you like to receive this year? Visit our Magic Candle affiliate store HERE! And don't forget to use the Promo Code: HappiestPlate for 15% Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:44:09

Episode 228 - Trip Report: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Gingerbread House Tour and Capa

12/5/2023
Hello Happy Platers! On today's show, Kristi & Danae give a trip report from their recent visit to Walt Disney World to celebrate Danae's bday that included: Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:01:16:41

Episode 227 - A Few of Our Favorite Things: Holiday Edition

11/28/2023
Merry Yuletide Greetings Happy Platers! It is officially the holiday season, and we hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving that was filled with laughter and lots of leftovers. We thought we would join in on the celebration by listing “These are a few of my favorite things” that we love about Disney in the holiday season. What are some of your favorite holiday things at Disney Parks & Resorts? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:35:48

Episode 226 - Tokyo Disneyland: Special Guest Miranda B.

11/21/2023
Konnichiwa Happy Platers! On today’s show, we welcome to the table Happy Plater, Miranda Benson, an original Happy Plater joining us on our 100th episode celebration and showcasing her knowledge as our resident Disney historian on episode 112. Miranda, her husband Jon, and son Alex recently went on a trip to Tokyo Disneyland, and she is joining us today to give us some of the highlights of their amazing trip. Tokyo Disneyland is a 115-acre theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Japan, near Tokyo. It was the first Disney park to be built outside the United States and it opened on April 15, 1983. The park was constructed by WED Enterprises in the same style as the Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland in California. It is owned by The Oriental Land Company, which licenses intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disneyland and its companion park, Tokyo DisneySea, are the only Disney parks in the world not owned or operated by The Walt Disney Company in any capacity. Which international Disney Park is at the top of your must travel to list? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:55:00

Episode 225 - Holiday Eats: Disney Springs, Resorts & More

11/14/2023
Pull Up a Chair Happy Platers! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means … holiday goodies! The culinary teams at Walt Disney World Resort have been hard at work making sure everyone gets a flavorful present all across property. And with the passion and creativity put to the plate this year, there’s no doubt all of these talented culinary experts are on the nice list. No matter where you venture at the Resort, you’ll enter a winter wonderland of flavor with tasty bites and sips that will light up your taste buds. Along with some delicious treats at Disney Springs and we give the details of all that it takes to make amazing the Gingerbread Houses. Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:58:12

Episode 224 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Foodie Guide

11/7/2023
Hey Howdy Ho Ho Ho Happy Platers! Happy Platers just like Walt Disney World in just one show we move from Halloween to Christmas! That’s right, MVMCP is bringing the festive fun from Nov. 9, 2023 through Dec. 22, 2023. This beloved party is filled with holiday excitement sure to put you in the spirit of the season. This year is filled with nearly an all-new lineup of goodies to put you in a winter wonderland! Let’s unwrap this year’s Foodie Guide to MVMCP! Check out the Foodie Guide HERE! Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:28:06

Episode 223 - Delicious Food News: Haunted Mansion, Gingerbread Displays & Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide

10/31/2023
Happy Haunts Happy Platers! On today's show, we discuss some delicious food news - Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at the table where we can discuss in-depth our Disney Dining tales. We are very excited to have the opportunity to interact more with our Happy Platers and hear your thoughts on all things Disney Food. Click here to join: HAPPY PLATERS Please visit our webpage: www.happiestplate.com Instagram: @happiestplateonearth Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/happyplaters Twitter: @HappyPlateEarth Email: dining@happiestplate.com

Duration:00:43:51