Best HPoE Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 255 - Halfway to the Holiday! 27:57

3d ago27:57

27:57

Send us a Text Message. Seasons Greetings Happy Platers?! We are officially 1/2 way to the Christmas & Holiday Season...why do we feel like we missed the first half of the year? Walt Disney World has announced the holiday line up for entertainment & seasonal fun: Jollywood Nights are back at Hollywood Studios with dates Mickey's Very Merry Christma…

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Episode 254 - Food Bites 21:55

10d ago21:55

21:55

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the table Happy Platers! Today we are going to catch up on some limited-time treats that mark the celebration of some new and old Disney favorites. Tiana's Bayou Adventure Treats Lion King's 30th Anniversary Delights EPCOT Communicore Plaza Festival Delights Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our priv…

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Episode 253 - Disneyland Food History: Blue Bayou 16:28

25d ago16:28

16:28

Send us a Text Message. Pull up a chair Happy Platers! On today’s show, we are going to take a step back in time and look at the history of dining in Disneyland with a focus on one particularly swashbuckling eatery, Blue Bayou. This immersive dining experience opened on March 18, 1967, and was the first restaurant ever to be built inside a ride att…

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Episode 252 - Did You Know: Disney Food? 29:35

1M ago29:35

29:35

Send us a Text Message. Greetings Happy Platers! Our recent shows have been all about Disney food facts and behind-the-scenes info. We're keeping that theme going with a segment called "Did you know?” Do you know of some fun Disney Food Facts? Let us know! Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy P…

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Episode 251 - Disney's Flavor Lab! 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Table Happy Platers! Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most fascinating aspects of Disney’s food operations: the Flavor Lab. This behind-the-scenes powerhouse is responsible for nearly every new restaurant, dish, and drink at Disney theme parks worldwide. Let’s dive into this incredible facil…

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Episode 250 - From Park to Plate to 2nd Harvest: Disney’s Culinary Harvest Program 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Send us a Text Message. Pull Up Chair Happy Platers! On today's show, we talk about Disney's Culinary Harvest Program. This is a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, benefiting more than 40 Orlando-area nonprofits such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers, and Kids Cafes. Click…

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Episode 249 - Food News: Dates for EPCOT Food & Wine Released and More 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

Send us a Text Message. Hey Howdy Hey Happy Platers! We are BACK...apologies again for our complete technical failure last week. It was a social experiment we will definitely try again. On the menu this week: Dates released for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates: Aug. 29th - Nov. 23rd The menus for …

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Episode 248 - Victoria & Albert's Michelin Star & Smellephants on Parade 20:12

2M ago20:12

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings Happy Platers! Today we celebrate Victoria & Albert's receiving their first Michelin Star and the installation of Smellephants on Parade, presented by Scentsy in Storybook Circus. Will you be signing up as a "Whiff-sistant"? Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy…

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Episode 247 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Yacht Club 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Episode 246 - Disney Dining with Large Groups 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

Send us a Text Message. 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 acc…

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Episode 245 - Disney Food Bites 33:30

3M ago33:30

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Resort Celebrate Earth Month in Disney's Animal Kingdom Parks & Resort Season of the 4th begins on April 5th in Disneyland Park Eagerly awaiting sponsorships for our Disneyland Trip! May t…

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Episode 244 - Walt Disney World Immersive Dining Experiences 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Episode 243 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Saratoga Springs & Wilderness Lodge 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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Send us a Text Message. 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 de…

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Episode 242: Food News 22:01

4M ago22:01

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Send us a Text Message. 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 app 1900 Park Fare Menu released “Sip, Savor & Stroll” Event - Patina Restaurant Group March 21st Disney Springs Click here for tickets to the Sip, Savor & Stroll Now Taking Reservations…

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Episode 241 - Live Recording from EPCOT Flower & Garden 2024 31:48

4M ago31:48

31:48

Send us a Text Message. 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 Tak…

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Episode 240 - EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 41:03

4M ago41:03

41:03

Send us a Text Message. 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 me…

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Episode 239 - Special Guest: Jon Self - Theme Park Food Blogger 1:04:53

4M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Send us a Text Message. 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 wel…

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Episode 238 - Villainous Valentine Delights 27:20

5M ago27:20

27:20

Send us a Text Message. 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 Valenti…

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Episode 237 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Polynesian & Riveria Resorts 1:10:17

5M ago1:10:17

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Episode 236 - Celebrate Soulfully 2024, Disney Dining Plan Update & FotA Bites 39:11

5M ago39:11

39:11

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Table Happy Platers! On today's show, we have a potluck of topics: Celebrate Soulfully Food More Dining Plan News Review of Festival of the Arts - quick bites 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 calle…

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Episode 235 - Disney Dining Plan Review 54:08

5M ago54:08

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Send us a Text Message. 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 alcoh…

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Episode 234 - EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 Menu 40:50

6M ago40:50

40:50

Send us a Text Message. 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 t…

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Epsiode 233 - Overview of the Dining Promo and Disney Trivia 24:14

6M ago24:14

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Send us a Text Message. 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—f…

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Episode 232 - 2024 Disney Dining Resolutions 22:26

6M ago22:26

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Episode 231 - Just a Dash of Disney Food News! 36:45

6M ago36:45

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Send us a Text Message. 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 S…

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Episode 230 - The 12 Days of Disney Food Christmas Carol 10:16

7M ago10:16

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Send us a Text Message. 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 R…

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Episode 229 - Very Merry Disney Holiday Gift Guide 2023 44:09

7M ago44:09

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Send us a Text Message. 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 ou…

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Episode 228 - Trip Report: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Gingerbread House Tour and Capa 1:16:41

7M ago1:16:41

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Send us a Text Message. 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: Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Gingerbread House Resort Tour Blizzard Beach (brrr!) Dining at Capa - The Four Season Resort Orlando Now T…

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Episode 227 - A Few of Our Favorite Things: Holiday Edition 35:48

7M ago35:48

35:48

Send us a Text Message. 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 se…

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Episode 226 - Tokyo Disneyland: Special Guest Miranda B. 55:00

7M ago55:00

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Episode 225 - Holiday Eats: Disney Springs, Resorts & More 58:12

8M ago58:12

58:12

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Episode 224 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Foodie Guide 28:06

8M ago28:06

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Episode 223 - Delicious Food News: Haunted Mansion, Gingerbread Displays & Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide 43:51

8M ago43:51

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Haunts Happy Platers! On today's show, we discuss some delicious food news - Haunted Mansion Lounge on the Disney Tresuure Holiday Gingerbread Display in Walt Disney World Foodie Guide to Jollywood Nights in Disney's Hollywood Studios Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The…

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Episode 222 - Dining Outside the Disney Bubble with Special Guest Kerry H. 53:53

8M ago53:53

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Send us a Text Message. Pull up a chair Happy Platers! On the menu for today’s show is dining outside the Disney bubble. The Lake Buena Vista and Orlando areas have many delicious places to eat that are very close to WDW. Joining us at the table today is Orlando local and Happy Plater, Kerry Holthe. With over 200 places to eat at Walt Disney World,…

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Episode 221 - Festival of the Holiday Outdoor Kitchens & Resort Menu Updates 36:24

9M ago36:24

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Send us a Text Message. Hello Happy Platers! On today's menu, we discuss the Holiday Kitchens coming to the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays - A Taste of the Holidays for Everyone! Sip, savor and celebrate the most magical time of the year! Delight in seasonal dishes and beverages from our holiday kitchens. Plus the Candlelight Processi…

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Episode 220 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Grand Floridian & Old Key West 1:12:26

9M ago1:12:26

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Send us a Text Message. 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 and 216. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resort…

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Episode 219 - Replay: Celebrating Our 100th Show 27:46

9M ago27:46

27:46

Send us a Text Message. Hey Happy Platers! Phew, did life throw some bumps at us this past week...due to that we are replaying the 100th Episode Celebration which featured a live recording from EPCOT World Showplace. Would anyone be interested in joining us for another live recording? What time of year or EPCOT Festival works best for you? Now Taki…

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Episode 218 - New Dining Bites: EPCOT 30:40

9M ago30:40

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings Happy Platers! Today we discuss some recent food news and new food bites over at EPCOT: Disney just announced plans at Destination D23 that a new tavern is in the works for Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. NEW FOOD ITEMS in EPCOT Connections Cafe Sunshine Seasons Space 220 Final Food Booths opened at EPCOT Internati…

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Episode 217 - Disney Food News Bites! 48:12

10M ago48:12

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Send us a Text Message. Pull up a chair Happy Platers! There has been lots of news released over the past couple of weeks and some of it was all about the food! So, let’s jump right in and head over to the West Coast for some exciting new offerings at Disneyland. Then we make our way back over to WDW As fall arrives, so do the treats. In the coming…

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Episode 216 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Boardwalk & Contemporary 1:05:16

10M ago1:05:16

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Send us a Text Message. Hello 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. Today we continue with the next 2 deluxe resorts going alph…

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Episode 215 - Disney Springs Sweet Treats 52:46

10M ago52:46

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings Happy Platers! On episode 213 we highlighted the variety of options at Disney Springs that required no reservations and offered walkup ordering. Today we head back over to DS to take a look at the delicious dessert and sweet treat offerings to satisfy your cravings! What is your favorite sweet treat at Disney Sprin…

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Episode 214 - Disney Resort Menu Updates 26:01

10M ago26:01

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Send us a Text Message. Pull up a chair Happy Platers! Back on episode 211, Danae gave us some insight into all of the steps that Disney takes when it comes to new and updated menus in the Parks & Resorts. With that added knowledge today we are going to take a look at 3 new updated menus The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Top…

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Episode 213 - Disney Springs Delicious Walkup Window Eats 51:11

10M ago51:11

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings Happy Platers! For today’s show, we are heading over to Disney Springs to explore some of the delicious options when you just can’t find a table service reservation. DS has over 68 TS, QS, lounges, and more but what are your options when you are limited on time or nothing is available for a TS meal? Don’t get disco…

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Episode 212 - Resort Dining: Deluxe Resorts - Disney's Animal Kingdom & Beach Club 57:43

11M ago57:43

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Send us a Text Message. Pull up a chair 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 today we start on the deluxe. Since the Deluxe Resorts and Villas have many …

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Episode 211 - Disney Food Bites 50:14

11M ago50:14

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Send us a Text Message. Greetings Happy Platers! When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls. Whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still — it’s August in Walt Disney World! Yes, Happy Platers the transformation of Disney Parks has started this very first week of August. Pumpkin…

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Episode 210 - Quick Live Review: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2023 17:51

11M ago17:51

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the table Happy Platers! For today's show, Danae and Kristi take a quick trip around World Showcase and give us live reviews of a few of the global marketplaces. We hope you enjoy this quick bite of a show. Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make su…

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Episode 209 - The History of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 21:58

11M ago21:58

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the table Happy Platers! On last week’s show, we reviewed the global marketplace menus for this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. There are some delicious dishes being served up again this year. For today’s show, we thought we would head back to class and go over the history of the Food & Wine Festi…

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Episode 208 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Menu 2023 53:34

12M ago53:34

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Send us a Text Message. Bienvenue, Bienvenido, Willkommen World Traveling Happy Platers! Today is one of our favorite shows to talk about each year and that is EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Global Marketplace Menus! Disney recently released the menus for this festival beginning on July 27th through November 18th. This year we embark on a…

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Episode 207 - Trip Report: Dining Firsts 39:40

12M ago39:40

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Send us a Text Message. Pull up a Chair Happy Platers! We often talk about restaurants that we have planned on dining at or made a reservation, but it never failed we always canceled. A couple of weeks ago Danae and Kristi spent a few days in WDW with the challenge of eating at those restaurants. We think they did pretty well! Day 1 – Skipper Cante…

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Episode 206 - Resort Dining: Moderate Resorts 1:06:45

12M ago1:06:45

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Table 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 and today we move on to the Moderates. Caribbean Beach Resort Port Orleans: French Quarter Resort…

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