2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival: Dates and Details

Special Events By Courtney Harris January 24, 2026 Tags: Disney Festivals, Disney Parks Blog, Disney World Events, Disney World Food, Disney World Planning, Disney World Seasonal Events, Disney World Spring, Epcot, EPCOT Festivals, EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, EPCOT Outdoor Kitchens, EPCOT Topiaries, Family Travel Disney, Flower & Garden Festival 2026, Garden Rocks Concert Series, walt disney world No Comments

Spring in Florida is about to bloom brighter than ever! The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns from March 4 to June 1, 2026, bringing fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun across all of EPCOT.

Whether you’re strolling through lush gardens, tasting your way around Outdoor Kitchens, or singing along at Garden Rocks, this festival is the perfect way to celebrate the beauty of spring at Walt Disney World.

Family at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026

Topiaries, Gardens, and Exhibits

This year’s festival will surround you with whimsical character topiaries, breathtaking gardens, and beautifully designed exhibits throughout World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase.

More than 60 topiaries from classic Disney favorites will be blooming across the park while over 31 gardens and floral displays will offer opportunities to explore, relax, and enjoy the stunning horticulture Disney is known for.

Garden Rocks Concert Series

Get ready to jam along to live music at the Garden Rocks Concert Series in America Gardens Theatre, returning with an incredible mix of chart-topping artists and Orlando’s blossoming local talent. With performances every weekend, there’s always something new to enjoy.

2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup

March 5-7 — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
March 8-9 — Simple Plan
March 13-14 — Blue October
March 15-16 — Billy Ocean
March 20-23 — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
March 27-28 — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 29-30 — 38 Special
April 3-4 — Chubby Checker
April 5-6 — Sugar Ray
April 10-11 — Information Society (NEW)
April 12-13 — Rick Springfield
April 17-18 — Berlin
April 19-20 — The Commodores
April 24-25 — FireHouse (NEW)
April 26-27 — Air Supply
May 1-2 — A Flock of Seagulls
May 3-4 — Plain White T’s
May 8-9 — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
May 10-11 — 98 Degrees
May 15-16 — The Spinners
May 17-18 — Josiah Queen (NEW)
May 22-23 — Iam Tongi (NEW)
May 24-25 — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
May 29-30 — Queensrÿche
May 31-June 1 — Maverick City Music

Admission to see your favorite act is included with EPCOT park entry, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking guaranteed seating, dining packages are offered, allowing guests to enjoy a meal at select EPCOT restaurants before the show.

Family at 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

Garden Rocks Dining Package

Relish palate pleasing cuisine topped off with a musical treat at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. These sweet-as-honey dining packages pair fabulous food with toe-tappin’ tunes, giving you the best of both worlds: a delicious meal and guaranteed seating at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Make your reservations starting on February 5 through the My Disney Experience app or the official Walt Disney World website.

What’s Included

Guests who book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package will enjoy:

An entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet, plus a nonalcoholic or alcoholic beverage.
- The Spice Road Table package includes two small plates, shared tagine, shared dessert platter, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage.
One (1) guaranteed seat per person to the Garden Rocks concert held the same day as your dining reservation.

It’s the perfect springtime night out: savor incredible flavors, then head over to America Gardens Theatre knowing your seat is waiting for you.

Food and Drinks at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

Outdoor Kitchens

Food lovers, rejoice! The festival’s beloved Outdoor Kitchens return this year, serving fresh, garden-inspired flavors from around the world. With returning favorites and brand-new dishes, there’s something for every palate. Keep an eye out for the official Foodie Guide coming out on a later date.

Don’t forget to pick up your Festival Passport to explore the Garden Graze food stroll and collect your stamps along the way!

Butterflies at 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

Fun for Kids of All Ages

This year’s festival features multiple family-friendly experiences that celebrate discovery, play, and the magic of springtime:

Spike’s PollenNation Exploration

Follow Spike the Bee across EPCOT’s blooming gardens in this charming scavenger hunt adventure.

Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt

A springtime favorite! Search for character-themed eggs hidden throughout World Showcase during this limited-time experience.

Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth

Step inside this enchanting walkthrough butterfly garden filled with dozens of species in every color of the rainbow.

More Magic in Bloom

There’s truly nothing like spring at EPCOT where every corner bursts with color, creativity, and culinary delights. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for even more festival details, including Outdoor Kitchen menus, and festival merchandise.

Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Reopening Feb. 6, 2026

General, News By Courtney Harris January 23, 2026 Tags: Disney signature restaurants, Disneyland dining 2026, Disneyland foodie news, Napa Rose Disneyland, Napa Rose Grand Californian, Napa Rose reopening, Napa Rose reservations No Comments

Exciting news from Disneyland Resort! The award-winning signature restaurant, Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, is ready to bloom once again, debuting a reimagined dining experience that celebrates and builds upon the restaurant’s 25-year legacy of elegant wine country cuisine paired with global influences.

We can’t wait to invite you to cultivate your culinary curiosity when the restaurant reopens its doors on February 6, 2026. Reservations will be available to book on Disneyland.com and NapaRose.com beginning January 27, 2026, no earlier than 9 a.m. PST.

Napa Rose Dining Experiences and Atmosphere

From the spontaneous to the celebratory, there will be a unique experience waiting for you at Napa Rose.

Transformation of Napa Rose at Grand Californian

A Warm Welcome Awaits at the Bar and Lounge

Diners looking to drop in at their leisure for a crafted cocktail and luxurious small bites served à la carte will want to visit the bar and lounge at Napa Rose.

The renovation of this area will offer cozy, intimate seating areas, a stunning new bar, and the warmth of a new fireplace for a relaxed evening of convivial conversation and delectable dining. The bar and lounge also offers alfresco dining on a newly renovated outdoor patio.

Reservations are not required to dine at the bar and lounge, and walk-ins are welcome and subject to availability.

Main Dining Room and Outdoor Terrace

The main dining room will debut a seasonal prix fixe menu, with the option to add custom wine pairings to the multi-course meal. A new and enhanced children’s menu for kids 9 and younger will be available for families looking to enjoy a special dinner together.

You will have the option to dine indoors in an intimate setting surrounded by the restaurant’s superb 1,500-label wine collection, or outdoors on the expanded terrace which evokes the ambiance of al fresco dining that California wine country is known for.

Advance reservations are highly recommended to dine in the main dining room or outdoor terrace. They can be booked up to 60 days in advance at Disneyland.com or NapaRose.com. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.

Chef’s Counter and Private Dining Room

The Chef’s Counter will offer up to 18 guests the opportunity to sit and dine in direct view of the dynamic exhibition kitchen, where the Napa Rose chefs personalize each course of your meal, based on seasonality and creativity. Reservations are highly recommended for this interactive and engaging dining experience, and for the first time, you will be able to book your seats online at NapaRose.com.

For a private, more intimate and curated experience, you may also choose to celebrate a special occasion in our newly renovated private dining room, available for up to 16 guests. Guests can contact the restaurant directly for booking.

Napa Rose Menu Sneak Peek: Refined Classics Meet Culinary Innovation

Chef Andrew Sutton, the culinary director of signature dining who has been at the helm of Napa Rose since its opening in 2001, worked alongside Napa Rose Executive Chef Clint Chin to develop exciting culinary offerings that highlight seasonal produce, pay homage to California wine country cuisine, and infuse international ingredients, textures, and flavors.

The dynamic duo behind the delectable desserts at Napa Rose are Executive Pastry Chef Jorge Sotelo and Pastry Chef Nubia Renteria, who each bring more than 25 years of experience creating confectionery masterpieces at Disneyland Resort.

Alongside Jess Soman, Napa Rose general manager, and Patrick Kirchen, Napa Rose wine director, the incredible team at Napa Rose is expertly prepared to take you on an epicurean adventure.

We’re excited to share a first look at some of the exquisite dishes you can expect when Napa Rose reopens.

Over in the bar and lounge, you can partake in delicate bites, such as Beef Tartare topped with Osetra caviar, Bone Marrow Custard, or Laughing Tiger, which is a reimagining of the fan-favorite Smiling Tiger Salad.

Oak Roasted Forest Mushrooms at Napa Rose

If you are opting to dine in the main dining room, you’ll find dishes such as American Wagyu N.Y. served medium rare with a grape fennel mustardo, an elegant dish of Oak Roasted Forest Mushrooms, or a Sorpresine Pasta served with Dungeness crab and Santa Barbara uni butter.

For your sweet tooth, consider the beautifully dreamy Nantes Carrot Cake Cremeux or the Elevated and Reminiscent Valrhona Chocolate Bar.

Get ready to transport yourself into California’s storied history of wine and wine making at Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

First Look at Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience Menus and Reopening Date

Foodie Guide By Courtney Harris January 22, 2026 Tags: Alice in Wonderland tea Disney, Disney Eats Garden View Lounge, Disney Parks Blog tea experience, Disney tea experience reopening, Disney World dining news, Disney World seasonal menus, Disney World tea menu 2026, Disney’s Grand Floridian afternoon tea, Garden View Lounge Tea Experience, Grand Floridian Resort afternoon tea, isney tea service Disney Eats, Twinings tea selection Disney No Comments

We’ve got some tea-riffic news! My fellow tea lovers, I hope you’re ready for this exciting announcement. The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience will be opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to bring guests on a whimsical afternoon tea extravaganza starting March 19, with reservations opening on February 19.

With new touches from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Alice in Wonderland, you will have an unforgettable experience. From small bites, both sweet and savory, to a selection of teas, you’ll be on quite the journey with each sip and bite amongst the elegance of this beloved location, now with a whimsical touch. There are options for both adults and the little ones, making this an outing the whole family can enjoy together.

Our beverage and culinary experts have gone down the rabbit hole and are ready for you to join them with this lineup of flavors. Here’s a look at the menu for you.

Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Beverages

Let’s begin our adventure with the beverages, shall we? The first step of this experience, or should I say sip, includes the tea selection. We’ve worked with Twinings to hand-select premium tea blends that offer something for everyone.

Delight in the Twinings Loose Leaf Tea Selections, including special flavors and classics like London Strand Breakfast and Spicy Chai, as well as more unique flavor combinations like Orangery of Lady Grey, which is a unique black tea featuring bright, orange notes that is exclusive to the Walt Disney World Resort. The Nutty Chocolate Flavoured Assam black tea is a must-try with smooth chocolate and roasted hazelnut flavors and if you are looking for something caffeine-free, enjoy the Blackcurrant and Lavender herbal tea.

After selecting your tea with the guidance of expertly trained cast members who serve as your own tea guide, you’ll be able to create a tea that is customized for you. Next, you’ll choose an aromatic designed to accompany the tea which is added during the steeping process. And feel free to add some extra sweetness. We don’t judge here.

And that’s not all. There are also two signature tea-based cocktails – the Mint Tulip featuring Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Kentucky Straight Whiskey, Twinings Refreshers Peach Mango Tea Instant Beverage, and mint, and the Mar-TEA-ni with Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Twinings Earl Grey Tea, lemon, and honey.

Visitors can also enjoy non-alcoholic specialty teas – the Curiosi-TEA with Twinings Refreshers Strawberry Raspberry Herbal Tea Instant Beverage with a touch of shimmering magic, and the This Way, That Way with Twinings Refreshers Peach Mango Tea Herbal Tea Instant Beverage and mint.

Did I mention there’s also champagne and sparkling wines?

Food Items

We’re late! We’re late! For a very important plate! The culinary creations bring to life the ultimate afternoon tea experience. Before getting to the tea tower of treats (yes – you read that right), your taste buds will be delighted with the Orange-Cranberry Scone with traditional accoutrements.

Now for the three-tiers of food. The savory selections include:

Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart: Savory curried chicken salad filling topped with cherry gelée
Footman’s Feast: Wonderland Salmon Crisp with a salmon rillette on a miso brown butter crisp
Tweedledee Egg Salad Sandwich: A traditional egg salad on beet bread
Caterpillar Cucumber Roll: A delicious combination with butterfly pea-infused cream cheese and cucumbers on pumpernickel

Then, enjoy a sweet finish with the following:

The Matcha Mad Hatter: Sponge cake with apricot jam and yuzu buttercream
Tea Party Tart: Vanilla tart, coffee custard, and chantilly cream
Flamingo Croquet Choux filled with passion fruit cream and a raspberry crunch
Painting the Rose: Earl Grey-flavored teacake painted tableside

And for those looking for plant-based options, there’s also an afternoon tea selection for you too.

For some added delights, there are also enhancements you can indulge in – the Seasonal Cheese Selection or Royal Osetra Caviar with Mini Chive Biscuits and Traditional Accompaniments.

For the little ones, the Children’s Afternoon Tea features adorably delicious bites, including savory minis like the Queen of Hearts Cheese Toastie, a Fanciful Turkey Wrap, and a Sunflower Seed Butter and Jelly Bun. For dessert, we have the Cheshire Cat Raspberry Macaron, the Chocolate Brownie Branch, and don’t be late for the vanilla White Rabbit Cupcake.

With these tasty adventures, the possibilities are endless when you visit Disney Parks.

New Savory Loaded Waffles Launch at Disney Springs

Foodie Guide By Courtney Harris January 15, 2026 Tags: Bacon Cheeseburger waffle Disney, BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese waffle, Disney Eats 2026, Disney Parks Blog Disney Eats, Disney Springs food news, Disney Springs savory waffles, Disney Springs snacks 2026, Hot Honey Chicken waffle Disney Springs, Marketplace Snacks new menu, savory loaded Mickey waffles No Comments

Calling all Mickey Waffle aficionados – there are three exciting new waffles with a touch of Mickey Mouse flair launching soon at Disney Springs, and you’re going to want to add these to your must-try snacks list immediately!

If you saw my recent story about the best bread service at Disney World, you can probably guess that I love talking about carbs in any form, sweet or savory. One that I’m most passionate about is waffles, and today we are focusing on the savory category, since three new offerings will be available starting January 15 at Marketplace Snacks. This Disney Springs location is known for their decadent, photo-worthy sundaes, with ingredients like soft serve, hot fudge, fruit, and cookies stacked and served in Mickey Mouse waffle cones.

That iconic (and delicious) waffle base will stay the same, but instead serve as a vessel for savory selections, in addition to some sweet favorites currently on the menu. Guests at Disney Springs can soon take a break from all their shopping and sightseeing to snack on three new offerings: a Hot Honey Chicken Waffle, Bacon Cheeseburger Waffle, or BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese Waffle.

Hungry yet? Let’s dive into these new extravagant eats so you know what to expect when digging in.

Hot Honey Chicken Waffle

Hot honey has been a huge food trend recently, and I can understand the hype because it really does add that perfect punch of sweet heat to any dish. In addition to crispy fried chicken bites, this waffle will contain black pepper candied bacon, spicy pickle slaw, roasted jalapeños, garlic ranch, and chopped parsley.

I know I personally will be reaching for this one first – it has all of my favorite things!

Bacon Cheeseburger Waffle

If you’re craving all the components of a burger but want to try something different, the bacon cheeseburger waffle is calling your name. This creation is stacked with special blend ground beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese sauce, dill pickles, iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, and burger sauce.

Who would have thought that cheeseburgers and waffles would be a match made in heaven?

BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese Waffle

Another creative culinary combo is the brisket mac and cheese waffle (yes, you heard that right). Inside the signature Mickey Mouse waffle cone, you can savor sweet black pepper BBQ sauce, pickled onions, chopped parsley, mac and cheese, and of course, chunks of smoky brisket.

This is basically a full, hearty meal tucked into a waffle cone – ideal for fueling up as you explore Disney Springs.

If you are someone who always prefers a salty snack and doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, these new waffles will be right up your alley!

More Waffles to Enjoy at Disney World

Feeling inspired to go on the ultimate waffle crawl and try other options across Walt Disney World Resort? Some of my favorites include:

Churro Mickey-shaped Waffles at The Crystal Palace
Waffle with Sweet-and-Spicy Maple Chicken at Sleepy Hollow
Chicken Filled Waffles at Rix Sports Bar & Grill
Mickey-shaped Waffles at Value Resort Food Courts

Which waffle are you reaching for first?

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide 2026

Foodie Guide By Courtney Harris January 13, 2026 Tags: Art inspired eats Disney World, Disney Eats 2026, Disney Eats EPCOT Festival of the Arts, Disney Parks Blog foodie guide, Disney World Festival menus, EPCOT festival food menus, EPCOT Festival of the Arts foodie guide, EPCOT food studios guide, EPCOT International Festival food, EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026, Festival of the Arts iconic eats, Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine No Comments

Foodies, we hope you’re ready to paint your taste buds with flavor because the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is back! From January 16 to February 23, feast your eyes upon the visual, performing, and, our personal favorite, culinary arts.

All throughout the park, you’ll discover Food Studios that are filled with delightful bites and sips that will ignite your palate. Be sure to brush up on your appetite with new dishes, like the Chapter 3: Tea Treat and Peppercorn-crusted Striploin, and fan-favorites like the iconic Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie and Grilled Cheese.

As you snack your way through these culinary creations, be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, a returning food stroll filled with true works of culinary art. With each bite, collect stamps by purchasing five of these decadent dishes to redeem a special prize from Deco Delights to enjoy.

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide Disney Gift Card

Go cash-free when you purchase a Disney Gift Card in a unique, festival-themed design — available at festival kiosks, Creations Shop, and other select stores. Then easily scan to pay for food, merchandise, and more!

Well, now I’m hungry, and hope you are too, so I won’t keep you waiting any longer. I’m proud to present this year’s Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Bon appétit!

2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Food Studio Menus

Soft Shell Crab Slider: Green papaya slaw and mango ketchup on a sweet roll

Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate mousse rose

World Celebration

Opening Bites Menu

Location: CommuniCore Plaza

Food Items:

Soft Shell Crab Slider: Green papaya slaw and mango ketchup on a sweet roll
Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate mousse rose

Beverages:

Crooked Can Brewing Company Fantasia Fusion IPA
von Trapp Brewing Bohemian Pilsner
Southern Tier Brewing Co. Caramel Cookie Bar Imperial Stout (New)
Beer Flight
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne

BBQ Chicken Pizza: Two slices of freshly baked pizza topped with smoked chicken, sweet barbecue sauce, cheese blend, peppers, and red onions (New)

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich: Spicy hand-breaded chicken, roasted garlic aïoli, and southern slaw on a toasted brioche bun (New)

Connections Eatery Menu

Food Item:

BBQ Chicken Pizza: Two slices of freshly baked pizza topped with smoked chicken, sweet barbecue sauce, cheese blend, peppers, and red onions (New)
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich: Spicy hand-breaded chicken, roasted garlic aïoli, and southern slaw on a toasted brioche bun (New)

Beverage:

Classic Mojito with mint foam (New)

Deconstructed BLT: Pork belly, soft-poached egg, onion bread pudding, watercress espuma, and tomato jam

Deconstructed Key Lime Pie: Key lime curd, key lime gelée, toasted meringue, and graham cracker crumbs with waffle cone triangles (New)

The Deconstructed Dish Menu

Location: Near Test Track

Food Items:

Deconstructed BLT: Pork belly, soft-poached egg, onion bread pudding, watercress espuma, and tomato jam
Deconstructed Key Lime Pie: Key lime curd, key lime gelée, toasted meringue, and graham cracker crumbs with waffle cone triangles (New)

Beverages:

Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep: Frozen mint and simple syrup blended with strawberry purée (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Wicked Weed Brewing Blank Canvas Wheat Ale
Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep: Frozen mint and simple syrup blended with strawberry purée with Old Forester 86 Bourbon

Popcorn, Popcorn Chicken and Waffles with rainbow popcorn, popcorn chicken, mini mozzarella, and maple syrup (New)

Figment Fantasy Cake: Sponge cake filled with strawberry whipped cream topped with a white chocolate ganache, orange icing, and white chocolate Figment wings (New)

Color Scheme Cake: Fruit-flavored rainbow-hued cake topped with SKITTLES POP’d Sour and Original Freeze Dried Candy (New)

Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey Menu

Location: The Odyssey

Food Items:

Popcorn, Popcorn Chicken and Waffles with rainbow popcorn, popcorn chicken, mini mozzarella, and maple syrup (New)
Figment Fantasy Cake: Sponge cake filled with strawberry whipped cream topped with a white chocolate ganache, orange icing, and white chocolate Figment wings (New)
Color Scheme Cake: Fruit-flavored rainbow-hued cake topped with SKITTLES POP’d Sour and Original Freeze Dried Candy (New)
Figment Artist Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn (Available while supplies last via mobile order only, limit two per person, per transaction)

Beverages:

Figment Imagination Lemonade: Simply Lemonade with choice of flavor (Non-alcoholic beverage)
3 Daughters Brewing Black Cherry Hard Cider
3 Daughters Brewing Orange Cream Hard Cider (New)
3 Daughters Brewing Strawberry Banana Hard Cider (New)
Hard Cider Flight
Brouwerij Huyghe Floris Cactus Belgian Wheat Ale (New)
Playalinda Brewing Co. Port of Blue Stout (New)
The Bruery Enticing Boysenberry Sour Blonde Ale (New)
Beer Flight

Chile Relleno Taco: Flour tortilla filled with seared beef tenderloin, poblano pepper, black beans, and salsa roja (New)

Tostada de Cangrejo: Crispy corn tortilla topped with guacamole, lump crab, mango, crispy onions, and hot sauce (New)

World Showcase

El Artista Hambriento Menu

Location: Mexico

Food Items:

Chile Relleno Taco: Flour tortilla filled with seared beef tenderloin, poblano pepper, black beans, and salsa roja (New)
Tostada de Cangrejo: Crispy corn tortilla topped with guacamole, lump crab, mango, crispy onions, and hot sauce (New)
Passion Fruit Paleta: Tropical passion fruit ice pop filled with sweetened condensed milk and topped with chili-lime seasoning (New)

Beverages:

Mexican Craft Beer
Matcharita: Contraluz Reposado Cristalino Tequila, matcha tea, strawberry liqueur, and sweet cream (New)
Pear-fect Margarita: Calenda Mezcal Joven, prickly pear purée, passion fruit purée, and LeJay Crème de Cassis with a potpourri salt rim (New)

Hazelnut Praline Boller: Cardamom bun with hazelnut cream (New)

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe Menu

Location: Norway

Food Item:

Hazelnut Praline Boller: Cardamom bun with hazelnut cream (New)

General Tso’s Chicken Shumai: Dumplings filled with chicken, asparagus, onion, and water chestnut topped with General Tso’s sauce (New)

Char Siu Pork Bun: Sweet-and-savory Cantonese-style BBQ pork in a steamed bun (New)

Egg Tart: Hong Kong-style egg custard tart

The Painted Panda Menu

Location: China

Food Items:

General Tso’s Chicken Shumai: Dumplings filled with chicken, asparagus, onion, and water chestnut topped with General Tso’s sauce (New)
Char Siu Pork Bun: Sweet-and-savory Cantonese-style BBQ pork in a steamed bun (New)
Egg Tart: Hong Kong-style egg custard tart

Beverages:

Strawberry Bubble Milk Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Dragonfruit Lager
Silk River Hard Lemonade with vodka, lavender-coconut syrup, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade
Butterfly Blue: Butterfly pea flower-infused cocktail with vodka, light rum, lychee syrup, and crystal boba pearls

Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Refreshment Outpost Menu

Location: In between China and Germany

Food Items:

Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

Boyd & Blair Blood Orange Cosmo
Parish Brewing Co. Blueberry Mochi Berliner Weisse
Brewlando Liquid Art Pilsner
Wicked Weed Brewing Abstract Blonde Ale (New)

Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with parsnip purée, broccolini, baby tomatoes, and balsamic glaze

Black Forest Cake: Chocolate mousse with morello cherries and chantilly cream

Pastoral Palate Menu

Location: Germany

Food Items:

Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with parsnip purée, broccolini, baby tomatoes, and balsamic glaze
Black Forest Cake: Chocolate mousse with morello cherries and chantilly cream

Beverages:

3 Daughters Brewing Rosé Hard Cider
81Bay Brewing Co. Rosé Blonde Ale
Frozen Rosé
A Play on Rosé Flight
Hex Vom Dasenstein Pinot Noir (New)

Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-fried breaded fresh mozzarella with artist palette condiments

Polenta Pasticciata: Polenta, bolognese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and tomato sauce (New)

Raspberry Spuma: Vanilla sauce, mint whipped cream, and puffed rice (New)

L’Arte di Mangiare Menu

Location: Italy

Food Items:

Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-fried breaded fresh mozzarella with artist palette condiments
Polenta Pasticciata: Polenta, bolognese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and tomato sauce (New)
Raspberry Spuma: Vanilla sauce, mint whipped cream, and puffed rice (New)

Beverages:

Peroni Pilsner
Prosecco
Moscato
Chianti
Italian Red Sangria
Italian-inspired Margarita with Tequila and Fabrizia Blood Orange Liqueur (New)
Sicilian Sunrise: Canella Granriviera Mimosa and Luxardo Aperitivo (New)

Steakhouse Lobster Caesar Salad with romaine and red oak lettuces, warmwater lobster, radish, herbed breadcrumbs, and house-made Caesar dressing (New)

Peppercorn-crusted Striploin with grilled asparagus, potatoes au gratin, and au poivre butter (New)

Dark Chocolate Torte: Flourless chocolate cake, whipped cream, and raspberries (New)

The Artist’s Table Menu

Location: The American Adventure

Food Items:

Steakhouse Lobster Caesar Salad with romaine and red oak lettuces, warmwater lobster, radish, herbed breadcrumbs, and house-made Caesar dressing (New)
Peppercorn-crusted Striploin with grilled asparagus, potatoes au gratin, and au poivre butter (New)
Dark Chocolate Torte: Flourless chocolate cake, whipped cream, and raspberries (New)

Beverages:

Playalinda Brewing Co. Old Fashioned Playa Ale (New)
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

Wild Berry Funnel Cake: Funnel cake sandwich with vanilla ice cream and powdered sugar topped with brown sugar brandy-wild berry compote, whipped cream, and dark chocolate sauce (New)

Funnel Cake Menu

Location: The American Adventure

Food Item:

Wild Berry Funnel Cake: Funnel cake sandwich with vanilla ice cream and powdered sugar topped with brown sugar brandy-wild berry compote, whipped cream, and dark chocolate sauce (New)

Taiyaki: Crisp, flaky fish-shaped chocolate-flavored pastry filled with custard and served with whipped topping (New)

Sushi Doughnut: Doughnut-shaped sushi with salmon, tuna, shrimp, cucumber, and sesame seeds over a decorated plate of wasabi aïoli, sriracha aïoli, and eel sauce

Tokyo Kawaii Roll: Crispy shrimp tempura wrapped in multicolor sushi rice and topped with refreshing yellow yuzu sauce and tangy plum sauce (New)

Wagyu Bun: Steamed bun filled with sweet-and-savory minced American wagyu beef (New)

Goshiki Menu

Location: Japan

Food Items:

Taiyaki: Crisp, flaky fish-shaped chocolate-flavored pastry filled with custard and served with whipped topping (New)
Sushi Doughnut: Doughnut-shaped sushi with salmon, tuna, shrimp, cucumber, and sesame seeds over a decorated plate of wasabi aïoli, sriracha aïoli, and eel sauce
Tokyo Kawaii Roll: Crispy shrimp tempura wrapped in multicolor sushi rice and topped with refreshing yellow yuzu sauce and tangy plum sauce (New)
Wagyu Bun: Steamed bun filled with sweet-and-savory minced American wagyu beef (New)

Beverages:

Grapey Apple Boba: Crafted black grape beverage with green apple popping boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Crooked Can Brewing Company Wasabi IPA (New)
Masu Sake served in a traditional personalized wooden cup
Sake Flight: Peach, mango, and strawberry-flavored Nigori sake (New)
Yuzu-Pineapple Punch: Shochu-based cocktail with refreshing yuzu and pineapple flavors (New)

Moroccan Wrap with tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm Moroccan flatbread

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu

Location: Morocco

Food Items:

Moroccan Wrap with tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm Moroccan flatbread
- Chermoula Chicken
- Moroccan-spiced lamb
- Plant-based Falafel
Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with assorted dips

Beverages:

Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Hard Cider
Keel Farms Blueberry Lavender Hard Cider
Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Pomegranate Fizz Hard Cider (New)
Hard Cider Flight

Chorizo and Potato Empanada with turmeric aïoli and annatto aïoli

Spicy Ajiaco Soup with guajillo and árbol chili-spiced chicken, potato, avocado, corn, and crème fraîche

Passion Fruit-filled Mango Cheesecake with coconut-pineapple cake, dragon fruit gelée, and dragon fruit-strawberry sauce

Layered Berry-Piña Colada Smoothie: Wild berry, piña colada, and strawberry with spiced rum

Vibrante & Vívido Menu

Location: Between Morocco and France

Food Items:

Chorizo and Potato Empanada with turmeric aïoli and annatto aïoli
Spicy Ajiaco Soup with guajillo and árbol chili-spiced chicken, potato, avocado, corn, and crème fraîche
Passion Fruit-filled Mango Cheesecake with coconut-pineapple cake, dragon fruit gelée, and dragon fruit-strawberry sauce

Beverages:

Layered Berry-Piña Colada Smoothie: Wild berry, piña colada, and strawberry (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Collective Arts Brewing Guava Dream Blonde Ale
Layered Berry-Piña Colada Smoothie: Wild berry, piña colada, and strawberry with spiced rum

Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm creamy brie in a house-made bread bowl

Gâteau de Crabe, Bisque de Homard, Crème Citron et Aneth: Crab cake, lobster bisque, and lemon-dill sour cream (New)

Éclair au Chocolat et à l’Orange, Crème à l’Orange, Ganache au Chocolat, Croustillant de Noisettes et Oranges Confites: Chocolate-orange éclair, orange cream, chocolate ganache, crispy hazelnut, and candied oranges (New)

L’Art de la Cuisine Française Menu

Location: France

Food Items:

Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm creamy brie in a house-made bread bowl
Gâteau de Crabe, Bisque de Homard, Crème Citron et Aneth: Crab cake, lobster bisque, and lemon-dill sour cream (New)
Éclair au Chocolat et à l’Orange, Crème à l’Orange, Ganache au Chocolat, Croustillant de Noisettes et Oranges Confites: Chocolate-orange éclair, orange cream, chocolate ganache, crispy hazelnut, and candied oranges (New)

Beverages:

Chardonnay, Laroque, Cite de Carcassonne (New)
Charles Lafitte, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnel Champenoise
Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, DOLE Pineapple Juice, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and grape juice with lemon-lime foam

Wild Mushroom Risotto with aged Parmesan, truffle shavings, and zinfandel reduction (Plant-based)

Roasted Bone Marrow with onion marmalade, pickled mushrooms, and petite lettuce

Citrus-braised Beet Tartare with golden beet “egg yolk,” mustard vinaigrette, pickled mustard seeds, pickled mushrooms, spiced pistachios, and “feta” snow (Plant-based)

Gourmet Landscapes Menu

Location: Canada

Food Items:

Wild Mushroom Risotto with aged Parmesan, truffle shavings, and zinfandel reduction (Plant-based)
Roasted Bone Marrow with onion marmalade, pickled mushrooms, and petite lettuce
Citrus-braised Beet Tartare with golden beet “egg yolk,” mustard vinaigrette, pickled mustard seeds, pickled mushrooms, spiced pistachios, and “feta” snow (Plant-based)

Beverages:

Whole Hog Brewery Raspberry Chéret Double Radler
Schlumberger Cuvée Klimt Brut
Orin Swift Abstract California Red Blend (New)
Frozen Scotch Cocktail: Scotch and Twinings Chai Tea garnished with a chocolate nail

Chapter 1: Beach Oysters: Grilled oysters, mustard seed-peppercorn sabayon, and creamed spinach (New)

Chapter 2: Plate of Impossible Bites: Roasted turkey breast, onion and bacon custard tart, cherry gel, brown butter toast milk foam, and pineapple-toffee butter (New)

Chapter 3: Tea Treat: Twinings Earl Grey Tea Treat Chocolate Pot de Crème, lemon madeleine, rose and raspberry jam, and a tea biscuit crumble (New)

World Discovery

Fictional Victuals Menu

Location: Near Disney Traders

Food Items:

Chapter 1: Beach Oysters: Grilled oysters, mustard seed-peppercorn sabayon, and creamed spinach (New)
Chapter 2: Plate of Impossible Bites: Roasted turkey breast, onion and bacon custard tart, cherry gel, brown butter toast milk foam, and pineapple-toffee butter (New)
Chapter 3: Tea Treat: Twinings Earl Grey Tea Treat Chocolate Pot de Crème, lemon madeleine, rose and raspberry jam, and a tea biscuit crumble (New)

Beverages:

Upside Down Shake: Yellow cake soft-serve featuring Twinings English Breakfast Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Central 28 Beer Company Rose Garden Red Ale (New)
Upside Down Shake: Yellow cake soft-serve with Twinings English Breakfast Tea and whipped cream vodka (New)

Sparkling Spectacle Gâteau: Vanilla bean mousse with a golden caramel center and apricot jam on a hazelnut cookie (New)

Deco Delights Menu

Location: Near Port of Entry

Food Item:

Sparkling Spectacle Gâteau: Vanilla bean mousse with a golden caramel center and apricot jam on a hazelnut cookie (New)

Beverages:

Crooked Can Brewing Company Buttercream Fresco (New)
Keel Farms Strawberry Shortcake Hard Cider
Boyd & Blair Espresso Martini

Croque Monsieur-inspired Grilled Cheese with Black Forest ham, Gruyère, and béchamel sauce served with tomato soup (New)

Pop Eats Menu

Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion

Food Item:

Grilled Cheese served with tomato soup
Croque Monsieur-inspired Grilled Cheese with Black Forest ham, Gruyère, and béchamel sauce served with tomato soup (New)

Beverages:

Gulf Stream Brewing Company Pixel Perfect Pilsner (New)
Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with fruit juice-filled pearls

Imagination Cone: Pink vanilla soft-serve in a lavender cone, “sparks” of imagination, and white chocolate Figment wings

Candy Trio Flight: DOLE Whip Strawberry with STARBURST MINIS fruit chews, DOLE Whip Lemon with SKITTLES POP’d Original Freeze Dried Candy, and DOLE Whip Lime with chili-lime seasoning and LIFE SAVERS gummies

Liquid Nitrogen Minnie Cake Pop with cotton candy sponge cake, white chocolate ganache, and colorful chocolate splats (New)

Swirled Showcase Menu

Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion

Food Items:

Pink Vanilla Soft-serve in a Cone
DOLE Whip in a Cone (Plant-based)
- Lemon
- Lime
- Strawberry
Imagination Cone: Pink vanilla soft-serve in a lavender cone, “sparks” of imagination, and white chocolate Figment wings
Candy Trio Flight: DOLE Whip Strawberry with STARBURST MINIS fruit chews, DOLE Whip Lemon with SKITTLES POP’d Original Freeze Dried Candy, and DOLE Whip Lime with chili-lime seasoning and LIFE SAVERS gummies
Liquid Nitrogen Minnie Cake Pop with cotton candy sponge cake, white chocolate ganache, and colorful chocolate splats (New)

Beef Wellington-inspired Croissant Supreme with creamed spinach croissant pinwheel, mushroom-gorgonzola ragoût, mustard-grilled flank steak, red wine sauce, and pickled mustard seeds

Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels with sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs

Coffee Old Fashioned Cocktail: Joffrey's Cold Brew Coffee, simple syrup, orange bitters, and Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The Craftsman’s Courtyard Menu

Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion

Food Items:

Beef Wellington-inspired Croissant Supreme with creamed spinach croissant pinwheel, mushroom-gorgonzola ragoût, mustard-grilled flank steak, red wine sauce, and pickled mustard seeds
Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels with sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs

Beverages:

BrewDog Black Heart Nitro Oatmeal Stout
Coffee Old Fashioned Cocktail: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee, simple syrup, orange bitters, and Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The Architecture of Drip: Blueberry-flavored gelato topped with scoops of banana and berry whipped cream, a waffle cone, and sprinkles (New)

World Nature

Sunshine Seasons Menu

Food Items:

The Architecture of Drip: Blueberry-flavored gelato topped with scoops of banana and berry whipped cream, a waffle cone, and sprinkles (New)

Pop Art Latte: Espresso with choice of milk and vanilla syrup topped with lavender whipped cream and SKITTLES POP’d Original Freeze Dried Candy (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur) (New)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu

Locations: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company throughout the park

Beverage:

Pop Art Latte: Espresso with choice of milk and vanilla syrup topped with lavender whipped cream and SKITTLES POP’d Original Freeze Dried Candy (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur) (New)

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide Kids Picks

When it comes to food, there’s always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love.

Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey

Popcorn, Popcorn Chicken and Waffles with rainbow popcorn, popcorn chicken, mini mozzarella, and maple syrup (New)

Refreshment Outpost

Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

L’Arte di Mangiare

Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-fried breaded fresh mozzarella with artist palette condiments

Pop Eats

Grilled Cheese served with tomato soup

Sunshine Seasons

The Architecture of Drip: Blueberry-flavored gelato topped with scoops of banana and berry whipped cream, a waffle cone, and sprinkles (New)

With these tasty adventures, the possibilities are endless when you visit Disney Parks.

New 2026 Sweets and Treats Coming to Disneyland

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Happy New Year, my fellow foodies! We had tons of delicious tastes in 2025 and based on this list we’re about to share with you, 2026 is going to be no different. The chefs at Disneyland Resort have been busy putting together quite the lineup of treats. From goodies for the continuing Disneyland Resort 70^th Celebration to new and returning bites throughout the resort, there’s plenty to try.

I personally can’t wait any longer, so let’s get to it.

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration

As Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate seven decades of happiness and magic, you know there must be treats involved. With some of your favorites back and new delights, this lineup of limited-time food and drinks celebrates Disneyland with a tasty twist.

Disneyland Park

Carnation Café (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

Rum Punch: Bacardi Superior Rum, Myers’s Rum Original Dark, pineapple, orange and lime juices, and grenadine

Lemon Chiffon Tea at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Mickey Hat Cookie at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

Lemon Chiffon Tea: Sweet tea topped with lemon chiffon foam (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Mickey Hat Cookie: Sweet dough cookie dipped in black chocolate with chocolate decoration

Strawberry Shortcake Macaron: Vanilla bean buttercream, strawberry jam, fresh strawberry, and strawberry whipped topping with strawberry crunch and a birthday candle

Market House (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

Mickey Hat Cookie: Sweet dough cookie dipped in black chocolate with chocolate decoration

Plaza Inn (Available starting Jan. 30; reservations recommended)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

Paint the Night Dining Package: Enjoy a special lunch at Plaza Inn, then return to Main Street, U.S.A., later in the evening for reserved viewing for the “Paint the Night” parade.
- Adult Package: Herb-roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and buttered haricot verts served with caramelized onion sauce, Hawaiian roll, and a raspberry chocolate tart
- Kids Package (ages 3 to 9): Chicken tenders and mac and cheese served with vegetables, applesauce, Hawaiian roll, and a dessert
- Vegetarian options available

Red Rose Taverne (Available starting Jan. 8 through 21 and returning Mar. 2; mobile order available)

Location: Fantasyland

70th Stuff: Shortbread cookie with a cookies and cream cake, fresh raspberry, and raspberry jam surrounded with white chocolate mousse and topped with multicolored sprinkles

Buffalo Chicken Beignet Sandwich at Tiana's Palace

Tiana’s Palace (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: New Orleans Square

Sweet Heat Beignet Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken, Buffalo sauce, and creamy slaw on fresh beignets served with collard greens and house-made pickles (New)

Harbour Galley (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: New Orleans Square

Yuzu Lemonade: Refreshing lemonade with a touch of floral yuzu juice and rainbow jelly topping (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Miss Daisy at Cafe Daisy at Disneyland Park

Café Daisy (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Mickey’s Toontown

The Miss Daisy: Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade and blue cotton candy syrup topped with blue raspberry gummy rings

Disney California Adventure Park

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Buena Vista Street

Mickey Hat Cookie: Sweet dough cookie dipped in black chocolate with chocolate decoration

Strawberry, Hazelnut, Chocolate and Pistachio Mickey Shake

Schmoozies! (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Hollywood Land

Strawberry, Hazelnut, Chocolate & Pistachio Mickey Shake: Strawberry shake with pistachio whipped topping, fried kataifi, and chocolate sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Cappuccino Cart (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: San Fransokyo Square

Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll Macaron: Cinnamon roll macaron shell filled with cream cheese buttercream and cinnamon caramel (New)

Outdoor Vending Locations (Available starting Jan. 8)

Watermelon Cotton Candy with 70th Anniversary Bag (New)

Jiminy Cricket Sipper at Disneyland 2026

Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort

Jiminy Cricket Sipper: Includes choice of beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction) (New) Available starting Jan. 8 at the following locations while supplies last:
- Disneyland park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros at small world Promenade, Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Main Street Fruit Cart, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door Café, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, Troubadour Tavern
- Disney California Adventure park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Fairfax Market, Mortimer’s Market, Paradise Garden Grill, Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill
Disneyland 70th Mad Tea Party Teacups Bottle Topper: Available for purchase with the purchase of beverage (Limit two per person, per transaction) (New) Available starting Jan. 8 at the following locations while supplies last:
- Disneyland park: Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Pretzels at small world Promenade, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Troubadour Tavern
- Disney California Adventure park: Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier, Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street

Flo’s V8 Cafe New Menu

Let’s take a drive on the foodie highway, shall we? On January 20, Flo’s V8 Cafe in Cars Land at California Adventure is getting a little menu refresh. Trust me when I say these bites are going to leave you saying “kachow”!

Big Dipper Cheeseburger at Flo's V8 Cafe

Winner's Circle Chicken and Waffles at Flo's V8 Cafe

Fillmore Groovy Greens with Crispy Chicken Fenders at Flo's V8 Cafe

Tuned-Up Chicken Fenders at Flo's V8 Cafe

Fast Track Loaded Fries at Flo's V8 Cafe

Flo’s V8 Cafe (Available starting Jan. 20; mobile order available)

Location: Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park

Food Items:

“Big Dipper” Cheeseburger: Beef patty, American cheese, B&B pickles, and caramelized onions on a toasted bun with pepperoncini cheese sauce served with choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or fries (New)
Winner’s Circle Chicken and Waffle: Crispy, golden-fried chicken and buttermilk waffle with whipped butter and maple syrup (New)
Fillmore Groovy Greens: Romaine and kale, bean and corn salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, crispy quinoa, toasted sunflower seeds, and zesty dressing (Plant-based) (New)
Fillmore Groovy Greens with Crispy Chicken Fenders: Crispy chicken fenders, romaine and kale, bean and corn salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, crispy quinoa, toasted sunflower seeds, and zesty dressing (New)
Ka-Cheeseburger: Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and B&B pickles on a toasted bun served with choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or fries (New)
Tuned-Up Chicken Fenders: Crispy chicken fenders tossed in choice of sauce
Fast Track Loaded Fries: Fries topped with hearty chili, pepperoncini cheese sauce, sliced pepperoncini, and diced onions (New)
Cup of Chili: Hearty chili with cheddar cheese, diced onions, and cone-shaped cornbread (New)
Mini Buckwheat Waffles: Two mini buckwheat waffles served with sugar-free syrup (Disney Check meal) (New)
Mack’s Mac & Cheese (Kids meal)
Micro Burger with a Cuties Mandarin Orange and carrots (Disney Check meal)

Start Your Engine Cold Brew at Flo's V8 Cafe

Stop Sign Cream Soda Pop at Flo's V8 Cafe

Beverages:

Start Your Engine Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew with caramel premium syrup, and a swirl of caramel topped with housemade caramel-flavored cream and a caramel sauce drizzle (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Stop Sign Cream Soda Pop: Sprite with housemade strawberry and coconut cream topped with housemade strawberry cream and strawberry-flavored flakes (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamican Cold Brew (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Flo’s Classic Shake: Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry shake topped with “road gravel” (Non-alcoholic)
Flo’s Classic Shake in Souvenir Glass: Cars Land souvenir shake glass filled with vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry shake topped with “road gravel (Non-alcoholic)
Brewery X Fender Bender IPA
Pacifico Cerveza Clara Mexican Pilsner-style lager
Seaborn Passion Guava Margarita

More New and Returning Bites Coming in January

The Disneyland Resort chefs have whipped up some delicious dishes and drinks for you to try beginning January 8. These bites help kick off the year the right way, AKA the foodie way.

Disneyland Park

Little Red Wagon (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

Blueberry Lemonade: Lemonade with blueberry coulis (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

Garden Grain Salad at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Peanut Butter Brownie Sloce at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

Strawberry-stuffed Croissant: Strawberries, pastry cream, strawberry coulis, and powdered sugar
Beef Birria Toasted Cheese: Pepper Jack, onion, cilantro, and salsa verde on sourdough served with consommé
Garden Grain Salad: Arugula, roasted red pepper, cucumber, couscous, farro, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, croutons, and red wine vinaigrette served with a breadstick (Plant-based) (New)
Peanut Butter Brownie Slice: Brownie slice topped with peanut butter mousse, melted peanut butter, and chocolate (New)
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake: Peach cheesecake with peach filling, oat cobbler, and vanilla glaze (New)

Cookies and Creme Chocolate Cake at Plaza Inn

Plaza Inn (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

Salmon: Panko-crusted salmon served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Meatloaf: Baked meatloaf with ketchup, Worcestershire glaze, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a buttermilk biscuit (New)
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Pineapple cake with crushed pineapple filling, pineapple mousse, and pineapple buttercream topped with cherries (New)
Strawberry Minnie Cake: Strawberry Bundt cake filled with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries topped with sweetened condensed milk glaze, white chocolate mousse, a Minnie bow, and chocolate ears
Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cake: Chocolate cake with cookies and cream mousse topped with whipped frosting, chocolate sauce, and cookie crumble (New)

Galactic Grill (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Tomorrowland

Pineapple Parfait: Layers of pineapple sponge, crushed caramel pineapple, pineapple mousse with a glitter-glazed dome of vanilla chantilly, and brown sugar crumble topped with a Stitch chocolate decoration
Starlight Taro Tea: Butterfly pea tea with blueberry-flavored popping spheres topped with whipped taro cream (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Mini Meteor Pancake Kids Meal: Eggs, bacon, mini pancakes, seasonal fruit, and choice of small DASANI water or small low-fat milk (Available for breakfast) (New)

Alien Pizza Planet (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Tomorrowland

Moonliner Macaron: Rocket-shaped macaron shell filled with salted caramel buttercream, ganache, and brownie pieces topped with a chocolate decoration
The Green Drink: Pineapple juice, ginger beer, lemon-Lime POWERADE, lemon sorbet, and a splash of vanilla served with lychee popping spheres

River Belle Terrace (Available starting Jan. 8; reservations recommended)

Location: Frontierland

Shrimp Lemon Caper Pasta: Spinach, tomatoes, chives, and fried capers (New)
IMPOSSIBLE Meatloaf served with roasted potatoes, garden vegetables, tomato glaze, and fried shallots (New)

Duo Tacos with Chicken - Rancho del Zocalo

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Frontierland

Duo Tacos with Carne Asada: Corn tortillas with tomatillo sauce, and pickled onion habanero served with tortilla chips and salsa fresca (New)
Duo Tacos with Chicken: Corn tortillas with tomatillo sauce and pickled onion habanero served with tortilla chips and salsa fresca (New)
Burrito Sonora with Carne Asada: Rice and beans wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with guajillo sauce, sour cream, and Cotija cheese served with tortilla chips and salsa fresca (New)
Zocalo Fries: Seasoned fries topped with beans, queso sauce, carne asada, chipotle crema, and pickled onion habanero
Hacienda Salad: Kale-romaine mix, cilantro avocado ranch, grilled achiote-marinated mushrooms, grilled nopal salsa, and grilled chile-lime corn riblets (Plant-based) (New)
Fresas con Crema: Strawberries with sweet cream and cheesecake bites
Cucumber-Lime Agua Fresca: Cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, and diced cucumbers (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Café Daisy (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Mickey’s Toontown

Caesar Salad Garden Wrap: Romaine and kale salad with sundried tomato bean spread, and creamy Caesar dressing served with fries (Plant-based) (New)
Daisy’s Goody Goody Donuts: Housemade mini donuts with cinnamon sugar
Mac and Cheesy: Mac and cheese served with Cuties Mandarin Orange, applesauce, and choice of small DASANI water or small low-fat milk (Kids meal) (New)
Chicken Tenders served with Cuties Mandarin Orange, applesauce, and choice of small DASANI water or small low-fat milk (Kids meal) (New)
POWER Pack: Cuties Mandarin Orange, applesauce, carrots, and wholegrain “fish” crackers with choice of small DASANI water or small low-fat milk (Kids meal) (New)
The Daisy Dog: All beef foot-long hot dog with fries

Breakfast Fantasyland Faire Fold at Red Rose Taverne

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Black Cherry Taverne Cold Brew at Red Rose Taverne

Red Rose Taverne (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Fantasyland

Breakfast Fantasyland Faire Fold: Flour tortilla filled with cheese, hash brown, egg, bacon, sausage, and creamy aïoli (Available for breakfast) (New)
Cottage Salad: Romaine hearts, hardboiled eggs, bacon, marinated tomatoes, chicken, and cucumbers served with green goddess ranch (New)
Gaston Burger: Beef patty, pastrami, cheese, pickles, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and pepperoncini burger served with Cuties Mandarin Oranges or fries (New)
Black Cherry Taverne Cold Brew: Chocolate cold brew with a black cherry topper (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Cheesey Garlic Pretzel Brat at Maurice's Treats

Chocolate Croissant Cookie at Maurice's Treats

Maurice’s Treats (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Fantasyland

Cheesy Garlic Pretzel Bread with Bratwurst (New) (Available after 11 a.m.)
Chocolate Croissant Cookie: Flat croissant filled with chocolate and coated in sugar (New)
Tiramisù Nitro Cold Brew: Nitro cold brew with dark chocolate syrup topped with tiramisù cream (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Troubadour Tavern (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Fantasyland

Chicken Al Pastor Potato: Chicken al pastor, cheese, avocado salsa, and sour cream, topped with onion, cilantro, and spiced corn chip crumble
BBQ Burnt Ends Potato: Brisket burnt ends tossed in BBQ sauce made with Coca-Cola served with creamy slaw, pickle spear, and onion-flavored snacks
Chocolate-Butterscotch Cold Brew: Dark chocolate cold brew with butterscotch topper and wafer cookie (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Strawberries & Creme Lemonade: Strawberry lemonade with sweet cream topper and Outshine Strawberry Frozen Fruit Bar (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Star Wars: Galaxy Edge

Surabat Valley Greens with Roasted Tip-Yip: Marinated chicken, mixed greens, quinoa-veggie mix, mini peppers, olives, and Cotija cheese with cilantro dressing
Felucian Kefta Garden Spread: IMPOSSIBLE meatballs, herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish and pita (Plant-based)
Surabat Noodles with Crispy Marinated Eopie: Lo mein noodles, bok choy, ground pork, and togarashi pork rinds
Vintian Mineral Mousse: Banana brûlée-centered dark chocolate mousse, strawberry mousse, vanilla chantilly, chocolate crumble, and cherry garnish
Meiloorun Juice: Pineapple juice, Minute Maid Lemonade, pineapple, blueberry, cranberry and lemon juices, and desert pear (Non-alcoholic)

Oga’s Cantina (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Star Wars: Galaxy Edge

Oga’s Obsession: Minute Maid Lemonade, cotton candy flavor, and blueberry popping spheres with bursting dried fruit mixture (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Milk Stand (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Star Wars: Galaxy Edge

Polystarch Puffbread: Multi-layered pastry with crunchy sweet streusel shell
Blue Milk with Gorg Eggs: Blue milk with pineapple chunks topped with yogurt popping spheres

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Kat Saka’s Kettle (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Star Wars: Galaxy Edge

Black Spire Waffle with Dipping Sauce: Waffle with sugar clusters and whipped cream served with crème-filled chocolate cookie crumble dip
Black Caf Slushy: Cold brew slushy, chocolate cookie sweet cream, and crème-filled chocolate cookie crumbles (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Cafe Orleans (Available starting Jan. 8; reservations recommended)

Location: New Orleans Square

Provençal Bean & Herb Pesto Salad: Field beans, olives, heirloom tomatoes, and pickled shallots with pesto dressing (Plant-based) (New)
Herb Roasted Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Wilted spinach, lemon-roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, and Grana Padano (New)
Garden Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie: Okra, onions, carrots, and mushrooms topped with mashed potatoes (Plant-based) (New)
Lemon Icebox Cake: Lemon no-bake cheesecake with blueberries and brown sugar oat streusel (New)
Berry Cream Soda: Sprite and cream with a splash of berry syrup (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

Harbour Galley (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: New Orleans Square

Garlic Bread Soup Topper (New)
Ratatouille Soup: Roasted tomatoes, garlic, zucchini, and eggplant garnished with roasted squash and eggplant with garlic bread topper (Plant-based) (New)

Andouille Sausage Po'Boy at Tiana's Palace

Tiana’s Palace (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: New Orleans Square

Andouille Sausage Po’Boy: Roasted andouille sausage, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and rémoulade sauce on toasted New Orleans French bread served with collard greens and house-made pickles (New)
Shrimp and Grits: Shrimp simmered in Creole sauce with collard greens and cheesy grits (New)

Chicken Teriyaki Skewer at Bengal Barbecue

Pork and Vegetable Skewer at Bengal Barbecue

Bengal Barbecue (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Adventureland

Chicken Teriyaki Skewer: Chicken skewer in teriyaki sauce (New)
Pork & Vegetable Skewer: Grilled pork belly and asparagus in tamarind sauce (New)
Bulgogi Bean Salad: Cucumber, edamame, chickpeas, and bell peppers tossed in ginger-scallion dressing (Plant-based) (New)
Tropical Slushy: Passion fruit, orange, guava, and lychee syrup with chile-lime rim (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

Disney California Adventure Park

Berry Chia Pudding Parfait at Fiddler Fifer and Practical Cafe

Salami and Provolone Wrap at Fiddler Fifer and Practical Cafe

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Buena Vista Street

Berry Chia Pudding Parfait: Berry yogurt, almond milk chia pudding, granola, honey, peanut butter, and fresh berries (New)
Salami & Provolone Wrap: Salami, provolone, romaine, Parmesan, red onions, sundried tomatoes, pepperoncini, and pepperoncini aïoli in a tortilla served with Cuties Mandarin Orange and grapes (New)

Schmoozies! (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Hollywood Land

Iced Honey Matcha Tea with honey cold foam and honey cereal (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Soju-Matcha Cocktail topped with honey cold foam and honey cereal (New)

Strawberry Limeade at Studio Catering Co.

Studio Catering Co. and Hollywood Lounge (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available at Studio Catering Co. only)

Location: Hollywood Land

Filipino Feast Burrito: Pork belly adobo fried rice, pancit, and lumpia in a warm flour tortilla with sweet chile dipping sauce
Strawberry Limeade served with a sliced strawberry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

French Toast Berry Jamaica Syrup at Pym Test Kitchen

Calculated Breakfast at Pym Test Kitchen

Terran Treats (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Avengers Campus

Infinity Cream Puffs: Six mini cream puffs with raspberry, cotton candy, Key lime, strawberry, pabana, and orange cream flavors (New)

Pym Test Kitchen (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Avengers Campus

Formulated French Toast: Bacon, blueberry-flavored popping spheres, Jamaica syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles (Kids version available; available for breakfast) (New)
Verde Variant Chilaquiles: Tortilla chips tossed in tomatillo salsa, scrambled eggs, bacon, queso fresco, pickled onions, and crema (Available for breakfast) (New)
Recalculated Breakfast: Steamed egg served with bacon, crispy potato bites, and toasted particle bread (Available for breakfast)
Experiment 7290: Cookies and Cream Cold Brew: Chocolate cookie cold brew with sweet cold foam (Available for breakfast) (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Tofu Noodle Stir-fry at Lucky Fortune Cookery

Tofu Noodle Stir-fry Karaage Chicken at Lucky Fortune Cookery

Matcha-Raspberry Baymax Macaron at Lucky Fortune Cookery

Lucky Fortune Cookery (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: San Fransokyo Square

San Fransokyo Noodle Stir-Fry: Fried tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, sesame oil, and soy sauce (Kids version available) (Plant-based) (New)
San Fransokyo Noodle Stir-Fry with Karaage-inspired Crispy Chicken: Fried tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, sesame oil, and soy sauce (New)
Matcha-Raspberry Baymax Macaron: Macaron filled with raspberry gelée and matcha buttercream (New)

Chicken Ginger-Sesame Tofu Salad at Aunt Cass Cafe

Chocolate Japanese-Style Fluffy Cheesecake at Aunt Cass Cafe

Strawberry Soju Cocktail at Aunt Cass Cafe

Aunt Cass Café (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: San Fransokyo Square

Ginger-Sesame Tofu Salad: Marinated tofu, romaine lettuce, and ginger-sesame dressing (Plant-based) (New)
Chicken Ginger-Sesame Tofu Salad: Marinated tofu, romaine lettuce, and ginger-sesame dressing (New)
Chicken Tortilla Soup: Tomato broth, diced chicken, corn, and tortilla strips
Dutch Crunch Baguette (Plant-based) (New)
Chocolate Japanese-style Fluffy Cheesecake topped with cherry sauce (New)
Strawberry Soju Cocktail: Jinro soju, strawberry purée, and Japanese milk beverage

Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: San Fransokyo Square

Japanese Peanuts (New)

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: San Fransokyo Square

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

Matcha Latte at Disney California Adventure Park

Cappuccino Cart (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: San Fransokyo Square

Iced Matcha Latte (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Banana Cold Foam Add-on (New)

Lamplight Lounge (Available starting Jan. 8; Reservations recommended)

Location: Pixar Pier

Pork Belly Bao Bun: Pickled onions and serranos, crispy chicharron, calamansi citrus aïoli, and micro cilantro (New)
Aguachile Verde: Hamachi, cucumber, pickled pearl onions, avocado, spiced mayo, chile rojo, salsa macha, and micro cilantro served with tostadas (New)
Sar-chasm: Espresso vodka, cold brew, and agave

Agua Chile Loaded Chips at Paradise Garden Grill

Paradise Garden Grill (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Paradise Gardens Park

Loaded Chicken Quesadilla: Achiote chicken mixed with roasted peppers and onions topped with chipotle crema, guacamole, and pico de gallo
Al Pastor Tacos: Pineapple-achiote-marinated pork with avocado spread, and tomatillo salsa served with Spanish rice, refried beans, and queso fresco
Aguachile Loaded Chips: Zesty chips topped with lime-cooked shrimp, fresh cucumbers, and red onion with aguachile salsa (New)

Grapefruit Salad with Grilled Shrimp at Wine Country Trattoria

Lemon Tiramisu at Wine Country Trattoria

Banana Brulee Tart at Wine Country Trattoria

Frozen Banana Cream Cocktail at Wine Country Trattoria

Blanco Negroni at Wine Country Trattoria

Wine Country Trattoria (Available starting Jan. 8; reservations recommended)

Location: Performance Corridor

Grapefruit Salad: Spring mix tossed in grapefruit vinaigrette with citrus segments, mint, shaved fennel, candied pistachios, and orange-vanilla mascarpone (Also available with grilled shrimp) (New)
Pull-Apart Cheese Bread: Pesto Romano focaccia, whipped herb ricotta, mozzarella, tomato coulis, red pepper flakes, and micro herbs (New)
Lemon Tiramisù with limoncello blueberries and mint (New)
Banana Brûlée Tart: Vanilla tart with brûléed bananas topped with banana-coconut whipped cream (New)
Frozen Banana Mudslide Cocktail: Vanilla vodka, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, banana liqueur, and half & half (New)
Lime Thyme: Limoncello, Tanqueray gin, lime juice, thyme, and sparkling water (New)
Rinascimento: Bombay Sapphire gin, Campari, pineapple juice, orgeat syrup, and lemon juice (New)
Amalfi Sunset Paloma: Tequila, watermelon juice, agave, and lemon juice (New)
Blanco Negroni: Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto liqueur, Sipsmith gin, and Dolin Dry Vermouth (New)

Mendocino Terrace (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Performance Corridor

Italian Sandwich: Pesto Romano focaccia, prosciutto, salami, chorizo, Asiago, arugula, pepperoncini spread, and olives (New)

Chicken Strawberry Salad at Smokejumpers Grill

Smokejumpers Grill (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Grizzly Peak

Strawberry Summer Salad: Grilled chicken, baby arugula, baby spinach, strawberry-tahini vinaigrette, caramelized onions, feta, and candied walnuts (New)

Outdoor Vending Locations (Available starting Jan. 8)

Empanada: Ham and cheese empanada with tomatillo salsa

Well, we think you now need a trip to Disneyland next year to get your snacking on. WeI hope you’re as excited (and hungry) as we are!

Favorites of Festivals Past at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2025

Special Events By Courtney Harris December 19, 2025 Tags: CommuniCore Hall, Disney Festival Food, Disney Holiday Beverages, EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, EPCOT Holiday Kitchen, Favorites of Festivals Past, Holiday Eats at EPCOT No Comments

The festive season is in full swing, so you’ll likely find our Disney Parks Blog team stationed in front of the Favorites of Festivals Past Holiday Kitchen at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.

This has become one of our favorite stops, featuring popular dishes — like Reuben Croquettes, Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders, and a Panettone Holiday Trifle — inspired from previous EPCOT festivals.

And this year, we were given the opportunity to try the beloved dishes and beverages, so I teamed up with Nicole from Disney Eats to sample the menu.

I hope you ate before reading this story, because these descriptions are making me hungry as I’m writing it down. Here’s what you need to know on this foodie stop.

Where to Find Favorites of Festivals Past (and What’s Nearby)

Make your way to CommuniCore Hall to find Favorites of Festivals Past right at the heart of World Celebration. This holiday kitchen will be open for the rest of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, until December 30, 2025.

While you’re grabbing a bite, sit near the CommuniCore Plaza Stage to hear JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season. There will likely be a few hits you recognize since the ensemble is performing Gospel, Rhythm, and Blues tunes that celebrate the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa.

You can also travel inside the hall to meet Santa Claus or grab one of the delicious cookies that’s available this year as part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll.

Reuben Croquettes

If you take away one thing from this blog, I hope it’s this — the Reuben Croquettes are delightful and are now my go-to festival item. These five croquettes are filled with pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese and come with Thousand Island dipping sauce on the side.

It’s a ton of flavor in a small bite. Plus, if you’re with a group, this delicious dish can easily be divided among the team.

EPCOT Festival Favorites Brown Sugar Ham Sliders

Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders

Are you looking for a heartier option that has a little sweetness? Then, you’ll want to check out the fan-favorite slider. Packed with flavor, Nicole and I both enjoyed the depth that the cranberry and apple coleslaw added to each bite. Nestled in between a Hawaiian roll, the vibrant flavors added a punch to the holiday classic.

Panettone Holiday Trifle

Every dish from this marketplace included an ample serving, and this trifle is no exception. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, the Panettone Holiday Trifle is topped with an eggnog custard and includes a cranberry-cherry compote and sugared almonds. Grab your spoon and make sure you get every ingredient from this layered dessert.

My favorite part was the burst of flavor from the tart cranberry-cherry compote, which was complemented by the creamy custard. There is no better way to enjoy the day than with a festive treat, and this trifle is perfect for the whole family to share.

Festival of the Holidays Beverage Favorites

The seasonal beers and wines at Favorites of Festivals Past have some of your favorites inspired by previous Holiday Kitchens all around EPCOT. Availability is subject to change.

At time of publication, we spotted these brews:

Keel Farms Pecan Pie Hard Cider
Southern Tier Brewing Co. Tiramisu Imperial Stout
Cigar City Brewing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale
Beverage Flight also available

Available wines include:

Martin Ray Chardonnay
Katherine Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon

What’s Next?

This Holiday Kitchen will be returning to every festival, and we can’t wait to see what the culinary team has in store for Opening Bites, coming to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts this January.

So, when you make your way over to EPCOT, be sure to save some room for these delicious offerings and check out the entertainment and merchandise nearby in CommuniCore Hall and Plaza.

A Holiday Dinner at The Cake Bake Shop® Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers

General, Restaurant Reviews By Donna Shenk December 18, 2025 No Comments

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers began as a small bakery in Indiana in 2014. It quickly gained a loyal following because of its beautiful and delicious oversized cakes, classic recipes, and elegant atmosphere.

The Cake Bake Shop at Disney World

The Cake Bake Shop opened it’s Walt Disney World location in 2024, bringing the same experience to Disney’s BoardWalk. It has quickly become a popular dining location for guests looking to celebrate special occasions with something a little more elevated than the typical theme park dessert stop.

Continue reading to learn more about the Cake Bake Shop at Walt Disney World and read our review of our holiday dinner, including photos of the beautiful decor, delicious food, and drinks.

How to get to The Cake Bake Shop in Walt Disney World

The Cake Bake Shop is located along Disney’s BoardWalk, between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The BoardWalk area has a relaxed feel, especially in the evening, and the waterfront setting adds to the experience.

Guests can reach the BoardWalk in several ways:

Walk from EPCOT using the International Gateway entrance
Take the Disney Skyliner from Hollywood Studios, and the Skyliner resorts
Friendship Boats from nearby resorts, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios
Walking paths from nearby resorts – you can even walk from Hollywood Studios, although it is a longer walk
Rideshare services like Lyft or Uber can drop you off at the BoardWalk Inn if you have a reservation to dine at the Cake Bake
If you are driving and have a reservation, you can park at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.

First Impressions and Atmosphere

The interior of The Cake Bake Shop is one of its biggest highlights. The space features chandeliers, light-colored floors, gold details, and displays filled with large, beautifully decorated cakes. Everything feels carefully designed, and the restaurant has a calm and welcoming feel.

We visited The Cake Bake Cafe during the holidays, and the restaurant was decorated beautifully. If you visit during another season, you will notice the decor changes with the seasons. During our visit, we saw gorgeous flocked garlands and Christmas trees, twinkle lights, and ornaments everywhere we looked. It was truly magical.

Families are more than welcome to dine here, although it is a more elegant, quiet dining experience than other Walt Disney World Restaurants. It is more peaceful than many other Disney restaurants and works well for guests looking for a relaxed meal away from the parks.

The Bakery and Dining Room

The Cake Bake Shop offers both a bakery where you can order a piece of cake or other desserts to go and a full restaurant with several dining rooms. The bakery is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. most days and serves a variety of treats from cake to Belgian waffles, ice cream, cookies, fudge, pastries, and more! They also serve a variety of hot and cold drinks. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an Afternoon Tea.

Photo Credit: Walt Disney World

During our dinner, we ordered the Chicken Picatta and Gwendolyn’s Signature Chicken and Andouille Gumbo for our entrees. Both meals were delicious and were very large portions. We also ordered specialty drinks that were not only tasty but full of sparkles. That’s one thing you will notice about the Cake Bake Shop – sparkles – they are everywhere! Even our cake and cappuccino were sparkly.

For dessert, we tried the Carrot Cake and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cake – both were as incredible as they sound! Other popular cake options include the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, Earl’s Court Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Champagne Cake, and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake. Each slice is large and nicely presented, making them easy to share.

Menu options change slightly throughout the day, with lighter choices available in the morning and heartier items offered later. Their breakfast menu looks promising, and the prices are a bit lower if you are looking for a less expensive option.

The cakes are rich and flavorful, and the ingredients taste fresh and high-quality. Chocolate desserts in particular stand out, offering bold flavor without being overly sweet. Portions are generous, and many guests find that one dessert can be easily shared.

Presentation is also part of the experience. Desserts arrive looking just as impressive as they do in the display cases.

The Cake Bake is NOT a Frugal Dining Experience

The Cake Bake Shop is priced higher than most Disney dining locations. Cake slices typically range from $20 to $25, and full meals or tea service can cost more. While this may feel expensive for a casual visit, many guests feel the pricing makes sense for special occasions due to the portion sizes, quality, and overall experience.

The service at The Cake Bake Shop was friendly and professional. Our server was helpful when explaining menu options and made great suggestions when we weren’t sure what to try. We didn’t feel rushed while dining there; it was nice to take our time and enjoy the experience.

Who Will Enjoy This Restaurant Most

The Cake Bake Shop is a great fit for anniversaries, birthdays, honeymoons, and adult-focused trips. Families with children may still enjoy the menu and, of course, love the cake, but the quieter setting and higher prices might be a deterrent for some families.

Our Final Thoughts

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is a truly special dining experience at Walt Disney World. It is not the kind of place you stop for a quick snack (unless you stop into the bakery), but rather a spot to visit when want to enjoy a slower, more sophisticated meal. For guests looking to celebrate or spend an evening on the BoardWalk, it offers a memorable and well-rounded dining experience.

We look forward to visiting again in the spring to see the change in decor and try to get a breakfast reservation. If you’re having trouble finding a reservaiton be sure to create a MouseDining Alert to be notified when the perfect reservation opens up. You can occasionally find tables on OpenTable, which is not typical for a Resturants at Disney World.

Perfect Pairings: Eating Our Way Through the Cookie Stroll 2025

Special Events By Courtney Harris December 15, 2025 Tags: #CookieStroll, #DisneyEat, #DisneyFood, #DisneyHolidays, #DisneySnacks, #EPCOTFestivalOfTheHolidays, #FestivalFood, #HolidayTreats, #WaltDisneyWorld, Epcot No Comments

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without trying a few new cookie recipes and scarfing down a couple of seasonal favorites. For me, the Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam and the Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie will always be on the list. And this year was no different as Nicole and I embarked on the Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.

Grab your festival passport because this sweet stroll has 13 cookies to choose from with seasonal beverages available at each Holiday Kitchen.

Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

How the Holiday Cookie Stroll Works

You’ve just entered EPCOT, and you’re ready to eat cookies all around the world — what should you do first? Grab a festival passport. It is the key to your stroll and on page 36, you’ll find a list of 13 delicious cookies that are available for this experience. The following page is where the stamps happen. With each cookie you purchase, you’ll receive the corresponding cookie stamp in the fun cookie cutouts.

By purchasing five cookies, your stamped page will be complete, and you will receive a fun surprise treat from the Holiday Sweets & Treats signifying that you completed the stroll. And trust me, if you enjoy baking your own holiday cookies at home, this one is perfect for you!

Now let’s begin…

Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Ginger-Molasses Cookie with Cream Cheese Icing

New! Ginger-Molasses Cookie with Cream Cheese Icing

Our first stop of the stroll was the Ginger-Molasses Cookie with Cream Cheese Icing within CommuniCore Hall. Starting off strong with the perfect balance of spice and sweet, this new cookie is chewy and coated with a decadent amount of cream cheese icing.

Location: Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow (CommuniCore Hall)

Cookie Category and Recipe: Drop Cookie

This was just one of the three cookies available. If you tend to gravitate toward cookies with less icing, you’ll also find these options at the same Holiday Kitchen:

New! Prototype Cookie: Sugar Cookie with Orange-Cranberry Icing and Dark Chocolate
Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie

Our Suggested Pairing

Nicole suggested the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Frosted Gingerbread White Stout to increase the gingerbread and molasses flavors, and she was spot on because the brewing company says this seasonal pale is meant to be paired with holiday desserts like gingerbread cookies.

Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

If you love chocolate, the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie is the one for you. This rich crinkle cookie tastes like you’re biting into a brownie that’s been dusted with cinnamon.

Location: Nochebuena Cocina (between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion)

Cookie Category and Recipe: Drop Cookie

Nicole noted how it’s very soft when you first bite into the cookie and has a fudgy center that’s perfect for chocolate fans.

Bake Disney’s Holiday Cookies at Home

Many of the cookies mentioned in this story were recently featured in Cooking Up the Magic on the Disney Parks Blog. Check it out and grab the recipe for your favorite cookie!

Our Suggested Pairing

The Ponche Navideño is a warm non-alcoholic Christmas punch. This drink brings the tropics and the holiday together with apples, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.

Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam

Now making our way around the World Showcase, the Linzer Cookie is a classic at the festival for a reason. This buttery, melt-in-your-mouth magic is enhanced with a spread of raspberry jam. And this year, you’ll notice the cookie has a new shape for its center cutout – the one and only, Mickey Mouse.

Location: Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (Germany Pavilion)

Cookie Category and Recipe: Cut-Out Cookie

Nicole also shared that it was a nice contrast after trying the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie because the jam has a bright, tangy taste compared to the intense chocolate.

Our Suggested Pairing

We paired this shortbread cookie with Glühwein, a house-made hot spiced wine. This drink is wonderful on a chillier day and will make you feel like you’ve been transported into a Christmas market. These two together feel like a warm hug on a cold December day and will bring holiday cheer as you continue your stroll to the next stop.

Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie

New! Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie

This cookie has a soft, cake-like texture and is now in the shape of Mickey Mouse. Split down the middle, it features both vanilla and chocolate fondant icing.

Location: L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (between Morocco and France Pavilions)

Cookie Category: Drop Cookie

The great debate between Nicole and I was which side should be eaten first. Nicole prefers chocolate first, but I have to disagree. I hope you all try this one and let us know which side is your favorite because there is now a Disney Parks Blog divide.

However, there was one thing we both agreed on. The first bite must be the ears. We don’t make the rules; that’s just how it’s meant to be – like how you wouldn’t start a sandwich with a bite in the middle.

Our Suggested Pairing

We paired this one with an additional Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie. Just one cookie wasn’t enough!

Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with Maple Buttercream

New! Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with Maple Buttercream

Brand new to the festival this year, we had to include the Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with Maple Buttercream on our list. This cookie features maple buttercream and has a nice sweet to salty ratio with the sea salt flakes on top.

Location: Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada Pavilion)

Cookie Category and Recipe: Shortbread Cookie

Our Suggested Pairing

We decided to double the maple by selecting the Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale as our pairing for this cookie. These two together created the ultimate nutty, caramel experience we were looking for and might have been our favorite surprise pairing from the entire outing.

Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Coffee-Mocha Cookie

Bonus Stop for the Coffee-Mocha Cookie

By now you might be slowing down, so why not add a boost of energy with a Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans.

Location: Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen (Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion)

Cookie Category and Recipe: Drop Cookie

Our Suggested Pairing

Instead of grabbing a beverage here, we decided to walk over to Holiday Sweets & Treats for our final pairing. They had a Festive Flight featuring Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s that was screaming our names. Perfect for a group, you can taste three different hot cocoas including:

Christmas Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and sprinkles
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread garnish
Cookie Butter Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and speculoos spice

Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Prize

Holiday Cookie Stroll Prize

Congratulations! You made it to the end of the stroll with a bonus cookie or two. If you also decided to wrap up your stroll with the Festive Flight like me and Nicole, then you’re already in the right place.

At Holiday Sweets & Treats, show your festival passport with the five completed stamps to the cast member at the redemption window to claim your victory.

Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Spaceship Earth Gingerbread

Find Even More Sweetness This Season at EPCOT

The Holiday Cookie Stroll is just the start of your holiday celebration at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. While you’re strolling through and trying cookies, be sure to check your festival passport and our 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide for even more holiday celebrations, traditions, and dishes from around the globe, now through December 30.

Wailulu Bar and Grill at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Island Tower

Restaurant Reviews By Donna Shenk December 10, 2025 No Comments

On our recent trip to Walt Disney World, we finally made it over to the newest bar and grill at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Island Tower (DVC) property, Wailulu Bar and Grill. This new dining spot opened back in 2024 and has been receiving great reviews! This indoor/outdoor bar and grill offers an elevated, yet casual atmosphere, island-inspired flavors, and a menu that blends familiar comfort food with tropical touches.

Atmosphere and Menu at Wailulu Bar & Grill

You’ll find the bar and grill located at the Island Tower. There is an outdoor bar and dining area, and indoor dining as well. We ate outside at a table with a nice view of the water. While it is officially a bar and grill, we found it to be a beautiful dining location, nice enough for a celebration or date night. The area was decorated beautifully for the holidays with greenery and twinkling lights. The menu was small but had several delicious options to choose from. The menu features starters, sandwiches, bowls, salads, cocktails, and non-alcoholic specialties.

From our tables, we had a nice view of the Seven Seas Lagoon, and if it had been a little later in the evening, we would have had great views of Magic Kingdom’s fireworks. While you may get lucky and have a nice view from your table, requests for specific seating for the fireworks are not available. Since you can not guarantee a fireworks view, we do not recommend planning a trip specifically to watch the fireworks from your table.

Changes at Wailulu Bar and Grill

Recently, Wailulu has had some significant changes. Beginning in December, you will need an advanced dining reservation. If you are having trouble finding the reservation that you are looking for, you can use MouseDining to create an alert when a reservation becomes available. Click here to create your MouseDining alert.

Dining offerings have also changed at Wailulu recently. They no longer offer a breakfast table service; however, they do offer a grab-and-go option for breakfast. Lunch begins at 11 a.m., and Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. Walk-up tables may be available but are not guaranteed. You may also see the option to reserve a walk-up table in the My Disney Experience App.

What We Ordered at Wailulu Bar and Grill

Wayfinder Burger

The Wayfinder burger is said to be the best burger on the Disney property, and we have to agree! This burger is a double-patty smash burger served with American cheese, fresh toppings, and Volcano sauce. The patties had crisp edges, while the burger remained juicy and full of flavor. Guests can choose sweet potato fries or mac salad. We opted for the sweet potato fries, which were cooked perfectly and went really well with the volcano sauce (we requested an extra side to go with the fries!)

Chow Mein Salad with Sautéed Shrimp

This salad features cabbage, carrots, hearts of palm, and shishito peppers with a sunflower butter dressing. The shrimps were huge; they were sautéed and served warm on top. It is a large serving but is also a lighter option that still feels satisfying.

DOLE Whip Sundae

We could not pass up on a special DOLE Whip dessert. The sundae is served with classic pineapple DOLE Whip, fresh fruits, hibiscus meringues, and a Mickey-shaped topper. It is a super cute dessert and large enough for sharing.

Final Thoughts

Wailulu Bar and Grill is a solid addition to the Polynesian resort dining lineup and definitely a dining option that you will want to try if you are looking for high-quality dining at an affordable price. The menu offers a good balance of comfort dishes and fresh options, and the location makes it an easy stop for guests staying nearby. You can get to Disney’s Polynesian Resort from Magic Kingdom by boat or monorail very easily, so it’s a great option if you need a break from the parks. If you plan to visit the new Island Tower, consider adding Wailulu to your dining list.

Don’t forget to create your MouseDining Alert so you can grab a reservation!

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