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Foodtastic

By Ashley Moulton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Competition has cool edible sculptures; lots of promotion.

TV Disney+ Game Shows 2021
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Based on 2 parent reviews

sarahmom11234
sarahmom11234 Parent of 4, 6 and 11-year-old
April 24, 2022
age 5+

Such a wonderful show

What a great show for artists to show what they do best and to make them Think outside the box!! For all you people complaining about food waste what do you think happens on all these cake shows???? It doesn’t get eaten! Please relax it’s called tv. Besides all the unused food was donated to food banks as stated. Believe me you wouldn’t want to eat that cake.
Taraniscak
Taraniscak Parent of 7-year-old
December 29, 2021
age 5+

Good Waste is Real

I would love it if someone can tell me that all the food in this show is eaten, but I doubt it. The production value is good, the contestants supportive and obviously very talented. To use an entire ham to look like a pencil eraser - I’m not sure it’s an ethical show worth supporting.
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What's the Story?

Each episode of FOODTASTIC begins with a dramatic scene featuring host Keke Palmer as a character in a beloved Disney movie. She may be a retired pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean, a scout recreating Russell's hot-air balloon journey in Up or a new microscopic superhero in Ant Man. Palmer then magically transports to Foodtastic, a competition show with in a magical Disney-fied set. Three teams of three competitors are tasked with creating a foodscape -- a giant sculpture made out of food- based on the storyline Palmer has just left. Using a combination of construction, art, and cooking skills, the professional food artists make amazingly life-like sculptures that would look at home at any Disney theme park. At the end of the episode, expert judges Benny Rivera and Amirah Kassem award one team with a coveted pin and forever bragging rights.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Disney fans will especially love seeing their favorite characters come to life in food form. While the artistry in the show is impressive in its own right, some of the episodes in Foodtastic may fall flat for kids who don't really care for parts of the Disney-verse like Star Wars or Marvel superheroes. Host Keke Palmer is a delight in both her official hosting duties and her silly dramatic scenes (which are entertainingly narrated by Jane the Virgin narrator Anthony Mendez). Since the giant sculptures are not judged on taste, one occasionally wonders why these artists have to go through the hassle of using food and don't just make sculptures out of other more suitable mediums. Slightly silly premise and extensive Disney mentions aside, Foodtastic is a fun family-friendly watch.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the reasons Disney has a show like Foodtastic that mentions lots of its movies. (People like seeing things about Disney movies; the show gets to act like a commercial for Disney movies to remind people to watch them and maybe buy products, etc.).

  • Host a mini Foodtastic challenge with your family. Can you build a small Disney sculpture with ingredients in your pantry?

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