Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a relaxed bar and small-plates spot on Discovery Island, next to Tiffins restaurant.
The lounge is decorated with art and artefacts celebrating the travels of the park’s Imagineers, and its outdoor terrace overlooks the Discovery River. The photos show some of the food and drinks from this visit.
It’s one of the few places in Animal Kingdom to sit down for a drink, and it doesn’t need a reservation.
Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World.
The cantina is a standing-room-heavy bar run by the crime boss Oga Garra in the story of Black Spire Outpost, with DJ R-3X providing the music. The menu features colourful Star Wars-themed cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, some shown in these photos.
Reservations are highly recommended and open well in advance through the My Disney Experience app.
Epcot food from a September 2023 visit to Walt Disney World.
Epcot’s World Showcase is one of the best places to eat at Walt Disney World, with pavilions representing 11 countries and seasonal festival booths throughout the year. The photos show a selection of dishes and drinks from around the park.
Grazing your way around the World Showcase with small plates from different countries is one of the most popular ways to spend an afternoon at Epcot.
ilani BBQ Fest in June 2023: a day of smoked meats at ilani Casino Resort in southwest Washington, with cooking demos from Jet Tila and Aaron May on the main stage.
The festival grounds
The festival took over the parking lot next to the casino, with a big tent, vendor booths and a covered stage. From the walkway above you could see the whole layout and the lines at the barbecue stands.
The barbecue
We worked our way through brisket with pickled red onions and hot sauce, a glazed pork belly burnt end, ribs, coleslaw and a tray of pulled pork with a few barbecue sauces on the side.
Aaron May on the main stage
Aaron May ran a demo on the main stage and signed autographs afterwards.
Jet Tila’s cooking demo
Jet Tila took the stage in an apron and worked the crowd, walking the edge of the stage and talking to people in the front rows.
Tips for ilani food festivals
Get there early. Lines at the most popular barbecue stands get long by mid-afternoon.
Find out the stage schedule when you arrive, so you can get a good spot for the demo you want.
ilani is right off I-5, about 30 minutes north of Portland.
Blue Bell Creameries, based in Brenham, Texas, is famous across the South for its ice cream and regularly releases limited-time flavours. This one combines Dr Pepper-flavoured ice cream with vanilla, meant to taste like a classic root beer float made with Dr Pepper.
The photo shows the pint, with the distinctive Blue Bell packaging.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Las Vegas, part of the Japanese chain known for its conveyor-belt sushi.
Plates roll past on the belt and special orders arrive on a separate express track, and every few plates you slide into the table slot gives you a chance at the Bikkura-pon prize game. The photos and videos show the conveyor in action and some of the plates.
It’s a fun, casual and budget-friendly meal off the Strip, and a hit with families.
The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace during a November 2022 trip to Las Vegas.
Bacchanal is famous for the sheer size of its spread, and the seafood station, with crab legs, shrimp and oysters, is a big draw. The photos show some of the plates from this visit.
It’s one of the most popular buffets in Las Vegas, so booking a time in advance is recommended.
At a Korean barbecue restaurant, diners grill marinated meats like bulgogi, galbi and pork belly at the table, served with a spread of banchan side dishes. The photos show the raw cuts ready for the grill and some of the sides.
Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, during a September 2022 trip to Walt Disney World.
The cantina is the place to get a drink on Batuu, serving themed cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks while DJ R-3X keeps the music going. The photos and video show drinks from this visit and the cantina’s atmosphere.
Booking a reservation through the My Disney Experience app is the most reliable way to get in.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs, during a September 2022 trip to Walt Disney World.
Named after Indiana Jones’s pilot, the bar is decorated as an aircraft hangar full of adventure props and film references, with a menu of themed cocktails and small plates. The photos show the bar’s interior and some of the drinks.
There’s indoor seating plus a waterfront patio, and no park ticket is needed to visit Disney Springs.
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