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The Happiest Plate on EarthEpisode 268 - Food Bites!Send us a textHey Howdy Hey Happy Platers!On today's show, we talk about some new food bites happening at Walt Disney World Parks: New menu at Peco's Bill Tall Tale Inn & CafeSpace 220 - new menu items beginning on Oct. 14, 2025Haunted Eats and Treats at Disney SpringsCheck out Jon Self's full article on the revamped Space 220 HERE!Now Taking Reservations for the Chef's Table on our private Facebook Page called "The Happy Platers* make sure you head over to the new Facebook group and join us at t...2024-09-2411 min
The Happiest Plate on EarthEpisode 265 - Part II: Dining at Universal Studios Resort - Special Guest Jon SelfSend us a textWelcome Back Happy Platers! Today is Part II of Dining at Universal Studios with Special Guest Jon Self focusing on the Universal Epic Universe dining. Today we have a returning special guest who is going to give us some guidance when it comes to dining at Universal Studios Orlando, theme park blogger, Jon Self. Jon has been a part-time writer in the fields of dining, theme parks, and faith-based issues for over ten years. He has written for theme park publications such as TouringPlans, The Unofficial Guides, MickeyVisit, DisneyDose, Mo...2024-09-0325 min
The Happiest Plate on EarthEpisode 264 - Part I: Dining at Universal Studios Resort - Special Guest Jon SelfSend us a textPull up a chair Happy Platers!Today we have a returning special guest who is going to give us some guidance when it comes to dining at Universal Studios Orlando, theme park blogger, Jon Self. Jon has been a part-time writer in the fields of dining, theme parks, and faith-based issues for over ten years. He has written for theme park publications such as TouringPlans, The Unofficial Guides, MickeyVisit, DisneyDose, MouseDining, PiratesnAndPrincesses, and Attractions Magazine. He also has over 20 years of faith-based ministry experience as a pastor, theological instructor, and missionary. Jo...2024-08-2739 min
The Happiest Plate on EarthEpisode 239 - Special Guest: Jon Self - Theme Park Food BloggerSend us a textHey 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 Disney Dining. Additionally, he'll be unveiling an exciting new project that we're confident will captivate the Happy Platers. Welcome to the table Jon! S...2024-02-201h 04
The Happiest Plate on EarthEpisode 226 - Tokyo Disneyland: Special Guest Miranda B.Send us a textKonnichiwa 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, and she is joining us today to give us some of the highlights of their amazing trip. Tokyo Disneyland is a 115-acre theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Japan, near Tokyo. It was the f...2023-11-2155 min