Disney's Cutting the Fat....

daguru · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:33 am Post subject: Disney's Cutting the Fat....

Disney put out a press release stating how they are placing nutritional limits on products associated with Disney and cutting trans fat in food served in the parks...

It appears that they are only limiting the trans fat levels on in park foods and limiting sugar and calories for "fast food" meals....

Although it does make me wonder if this is going to effect their food promotions like breakfast cereal, pop-tarts, etc.....

Here's the CNN article: http://money.cnn.com/2006/10/16/news/companies/disney_fat.reut/index.htm?cnn=yes
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aprildecember · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:21 am Post subject:

that's nice to hear. companies really do need to be aware of their marketing messages and biases, particularly when it comes to kids. promoting good health and positive body image are INCREDIBLY important.

onecutemoose · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

I just hope my churro tastes the same!

: )

aprildecember · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject:

they're replacing churros with baked, julienned jicama...lightly dusted with low-sodium herb seasoning. ;D

onecutemoose · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject:

daguru · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:27 am Post subject:

I believe this is why they have rolled our new kids menus at WDW... now, all food locations will have the exact same kids menu... including counter service and restaurants (of course buffets don't have kids menus)...

All of the dishes are served in the Mickey shaped plates and including appetizer, entree, and desert.... you can choose from a few pre-done plates or from a new a la carte menu (Kids's Picks)... There are no changes to the current Disney dinning plans, these are included....

Pita Pizza - with diced chicken and mozzarella cheese, served with shredded vegetable salad and brown-sugar apples $7.49

Just Dip It - assorted fruits, vegetables, chicken salad and yogurt $7.49

Chicken Strips - served with barbecue sauce, sweet potato sticks, green beans, carrots and yogurt parfait $7.49

KID'S PICKS:

The Items available under "Kid's Picks" may vary slightly among restaurants, but all include choice of one appetizer, one entree and one dessert:

Appetizers: Vegetable Salad OR Soup (type of soup varies, e.g. Vegetarian Minestrone; Creamy Tomato; Chicken Noodle)

Entrees: Two selections offered, vary according to restaurant (e.g., Macaroni and Cheese OR Hamburger with Fries; Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza OR Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese OR Hot Dog with Fries)

Desserts: Fruit Salad OR Ice Cream

Great time to be a kid at Disney huh...
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redbaron314 · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:55 am Post subject:

I wish I could find frozen bananas on a stick talk about a frozen treat wow good stuff in the heat. Very Happy

kray · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:09 am Post subject:

daguru · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:15 am Post subject:

I've seen the frozen banana's dipped in chocolate, they are all over the parks (usually at a ice cream stand)....
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redbaron314 · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:35 am Post subject:

ok Kray I'll try that thanks.

Figmentathm · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:05 am Post subject:

But isn't fat one of the basic food groups along with sugar, carbohydrates and beer?
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redbaron314 · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:08 am Post subject:

But I want to eat high colesterol and high fat i wanna have the greasy fries and the extra cheese oh....... ........ wrong subject just kidding i love that line in demolition man
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kray · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:23 am Post subject:

daguru · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:45 am Post subject:

They probably won't change their menu too much, probably just how they cook some of the food. Like using different types of oil to fry things, instead of veggie oil, things like that.... I don't think burgers, fries, etc... are going away any time soon, at least not for adults...
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redbaron314 · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:45 am Post subject:

i love the turkey leg<emu> best turkey legs around gotta love em i still love the handwiches they sold under the now TTT loading and unloading hub do they sell them ?
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