The Happiest Plate on Earth

Apr 15 2024
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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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Episode 247 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Yacht Club

Apr 15 2024 32 mins  
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 on 206, and the Deluxe on 212, 216, 220, 237, and 243. Our last Deluxe Resort is Disney’s Yacht Club.What is your favorite place to dine at the Yacht C

Episode 246 - Disney Dining with Large Groups

Apr 08 2024 32 mins  
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 the dining experiences you desire for your group and list the WDW restaurants that can accommodate large parties. Additional tips for dining with lar

Episode 245 - Disney Food Bites

Apr 01 2024 33 mins  
Pull up a Chair Happy Platers!On today's show, we gather up some Disney Food Bites: Character Breakfast returning to Disney's Vero Beach ResortCelebrate Earth Month in Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks & ResortSeason of the 4th begins on April 5th in Disneyland Park Eagerly awaiting sponsorships for our Disneyland Trip! May the force be with us...Now Taking Reservati

Episode 244 - Walt Disney World Immersive Dining Experiences

Mar 25 2024 29 mins  
Hey Happy Platers!We all know that Disney does theming extremely well. It is often so good; that we get completely lost trying to absorb all of it. That goes for the restaurants too…sometimes we miss out on the meal trying to discover all of the hidden easter eggs and décor references. Today we will talk about some eateries that do that and more! These are some of the most imm

Episode 243 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Saratoga Springs & Wilderness Lodge

Mar 18 2024 61 mins  
Greetings Happy Platers! 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, 220, and 237. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alphabetically: Disney’s Saratoga S

Episode 242: Food News

Mar 11 2024 22 mins  
Welcome to the table Happy Platers!Today's show is a serving of Disney Food News: Revision to the dining reservation system on desktop and app1900 Park Fare Menu released“Sip, Savor & Stroll” Event - Patina Restaurant Group March 21st Disney SpringsClick here for tickets to the Sip, Savor & Stroll Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Fac

Episode 241 - Live Recording from EPCOT Flower & Garden 2024

Mar 04 2024 31 mins  
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 priv

Episode 240 - EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Feb 19 2024 41 mins  
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

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

Feb 19 2024 64 mins  
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 D

Episode 238 - Villainous Valentine Delights

Feb 12 2024 27 mins  
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, w