Disney4me Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Well, we knew things would be changing at Animal Kingdom in short order, but I don’t know if we quite expected this…Learn About:Beastly KioskAnimal KingdomDisney World RestaurantsAs the park revs up for the much-anticipated (and delayed) reopening of Flame Tree Barbecue later this month, the kiosks that have been serving as temporary locations for Flame Tree items are starting to change again, too.That includes Beastly Kiosk, which you’ll find in Discovery Island just outside of the entrance to Asia. This small snack stand has been serving up three Flame Tree entrees, which was a definite departure from its typical menu of Mickey and Jalapeño Cheese-stuffed Pretzels (along with the occasional appearance of Corn Dogs on peak crowd days).Well, the pretzels have indeed returned (woot!), along with two brand new items. Beastly Kiosk is now serving Baked Pasta Marinara with Mozzarella and — wait for it — BAKED LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE!Beastly KioskWhat?!??!New Beastly Kiosk menuWhy delay? Let’s dive right into that Lobster Mac, shall we?Lobster Macaroni and CheeseLet’s talk portion first: if you’ve visited any booths at Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival or Flower and Garden Festival, you’ll be familiar with this size dish. They’re definitely on the smaller size and not full-sized entrees, which is why you’ll see them listed as a snack credit (!!!!!!!! LOBSTER MAC IS A SNACK CREDIT!!!!!!!) on the Disney Dining Plan. If you’re not familiar with the size, hopefully that picture of my fork near the dish will give you some perspective.With a dish this rich, thesize actually worked out pretty well (though I should note I ate every. single. last. bite.). I was for sure pumped about the lobster, but we gotta check out that cheese, too!CHEESE!There was a very good balance of lobster and cheese flavor — the entire dish was delicate and creamy. There weren’t any big chunks of lobster, but there were definitely nice pieces throughout.Lobster Macaroni and CheeseAs far as snacks go, it’s an awesome, filling choice.The Baked Pasta Marinara with Mozzarella shares two things in common with the Lobster Mac.Baked Pasta Marinara with MozzarellaFirst, the cheese is a major part of the story with this one, too.Baked Pasta Marinara with MozzarellaSecond, it uses the same style of pasta — that nice, “hand-rolled” kind.MacaroniThis one definitely had good flavor, and was also creamy and cheesy. It’s similarly filling as well. It’s just not quite the showstopper that the Lobster Mac and Cheese is.So that’s one I didn’t see coming… the Beastly Kiosk as an Animal Kingdom dining destination ;). But there you have it! I’m not sure that these dishes necessarily make for great mid-day-during-a-super-hot-humid-Orlando-summer snacks…but I really don’t know how to NOT eat Lobster Mac and Cheese when it’s a snack credit on the dining plan.By the way, since Flame Tree Barbecue is not yet reopened (look for it around June 26th, per latest reports), you may want to know that the entrees that Beastly Kiosk was serving on behalf of Flame Tree — 1/2 Slab of St. Louis Ribs, the Rib and Chicken Combo, and the 1/2 Chicken, as well as the Baked Drumstick Kids’ Meal — can still be found at the Gardens Kiosk.We can’t wait to see what’s next!Has the Beastly Kiosk suddenly become “Must-Do Dining” for you with these new dishes? Please let us know with a comment!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:News! New Menu at “Allergy” Kiosk in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (And You Can Still Get Babycakes!) Where to Find Food from Animal Kingdom’s Flame Tree Barbecue During Refurbishment Review! New Vegetarian Fare and Allergy Kiosk at Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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