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New Holiday Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 Dates Revealed

Special Events By Courtney Harris June 16, 2023 No Comments

‘Tis the Halfway to the Holidays season, and we LOVE any reason to celebrate all that is merry and bright at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Here’s a first look at what’s holly, jolly and new this holiday season as well as details about the return of your favorite Disney traditions.

Celebrate the Season in Style With a New Nighttime Holiday Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

It’s a holiday vibe like you’ve never felt before. Sights of sparkling décor, sounds of modern beats over classic holiday songs, tastes of craft cocktails and decadent dishes. It’s nostalgic and it’s glitz and glam galore. This is Disney Jollywood Nights – a new, separately ticketed event from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on 10 select nights Nov. 11-Dec. 20, 2023.

Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” You’ll be in fa la la la la la la la land before you can say Tinseltown!

Experience holiday vibes throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios with entertainment areas inspired by different genres:

You’ll be welcomed to Disney Jollywood Nights with a DJ spinning a mix of holiday tunes. Commissary Lane comes to life with a lively Latin Street Fair. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will be very special guests at Theater of the Stars along with some of their Disney friends. And … what’s this? Hyperion Theater will host a spirited sing-along – more details to come.
Encounter glitz and glamor galore at two limited-capacity entertainment experiences – a jazz lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby and an other-worldly soiree at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard.
Wrap up the night and enjoy the return of a festive favorite, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” This Santa-sized nighttime spectacular is jam-packed with music, fireworks, special effects and dazzling state-of-the-art projections.

Snap selfies with unique photo opportunities throughout the night:

Pose with friends for holiday-themed Magic Shots and two new Disney PhotoPass experiences throughout the night. Complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of your ticket.**
Meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the rest of the iconic gang in Animation Courtyard on a hot set with holiday props. Get into the spirit with your fave throwback friends like Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake and strike a pose with Edna Mode and chill with one of her super friends at Pixar Place.

Enjoy after-hours access to some of your favorite rides and coasters under the stars:

After-hours access to some of your favorite rides and coasters like Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and more. (Star Wars: Rise of Resistance will use virtual queue* during Disney Jollywood Nights.)

Indulge in delicious holiday tastes and sips exclusive to the party:

Spicy Korean Chicken on a Mini Funnel Cake

Guests can buy specialty offerings throughout the party like Spicy Korean Chicken on a Mini Funnel Cake, sweet delights including a colorful Christmas Tree Cookie Stack inspired by the iconic Echo Lake Christmas Tree and classic cocktails and holiday beverages that can be enjoyed during the party.

Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity holiday event. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, and Shades of Green can buy tickets starting June 29. Tickets may be purchased by all guests starting July 6 on the Walt Disney World website. Ticket prices will range from $159 – $179 per person. Party dates are:

November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29
December: 4, 6,16,18, 20

And because it’s Halfway to the Holidays, the magical merriment doesn’t stop here! I’m excited to announce that your favorite holiday tradition, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Park!

Experience the Holiday Magic at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

On 25 select nights, Nov. 9-Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue* during the event.

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and can be purchased online beginning July 6. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 29 on the Walt Disney World website. Ticket prices will range from $159-$199 per person. The party dates are:

November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

Enjoy All That’s Merry and Bright Across Walt Disney World

Can’t get enough of holiday happenings? There’s SNOW much to look forward to this winter season at Walt Disney World Resort. Keep reading to learn how you can celebrate this festive season, beginning as early as November 9.

Delight in Joyous Holiday Entertainment

For the first time in forever, guests will be able to join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the Snowgies in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for “Frozen Holiday Surprise,” a brand new “Frozen”-inspired entertainment experience that will illuminate the castle in a whole new way. This delightful new offering can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details on this exciting holiday addition.
Amidst the glowing holiday décor, a Merry Menagerie of winter animals returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the form of artisan-sculpted puppets.
EPCOT will celebrate with the return of “Candlelight Processional” during EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays beginning Nov. 24-Dec. 30. Other guest-favorite traditions like spirited storytellers, joyful musical acts and performers, and Holiday Kitchens will return to World Showcase this festive season.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will return the yuletide projection show on The Hollywood Tower Hotel this season. At Toy Story Land, you can once again spot Woody, Jessie and Buzz sporting their holiday best.
At Disney Springs, guests can shop for their loved ones while enjoying the dazzling décor and the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. Visitors who stop in Town Center won’t believe what they see – magical snowfall in Central Florida!
Guests can say hello to Santa Claus as he makes special appearances in all four parks, Disney Springs and even at a Disney Water Park, where you’ll find him dressed in his tropical holiday beachwear.

Plan Your Upcoming Holiday Trip

Life-sized gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World this festive season? You’ll discover cheerful décor and jolly touches like our larger-than-life gingerbread displays at select Disney Resort hotel lobbies during the holiday season. Guests can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays this fall and winter season. To learn more, visit DisneyWorld.com/HolidaySavings. Even more, Disney+ subscribers can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays select nights this holiday season. Learn more at DisneyWorld.com/DisneyPlus.

That’s all for now from Walt Disney World but be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog and social channels as we continue to celebrate all things #HalfwaytotheHolidays across all the Disney Parks!

Downtown Disney Announces Delicious New Experiences

News By Courtney Harris June 12, 2023 No Comments

We have several tasty new updates to share with you from the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! This dynamic destination offers something for everyone and will continue to evolve with several exciting new additions. Take a look at what’s new and what’s coming!

Now Open! Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio and Beignets Expressed

For more than two decades, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has been revered for its warm hospitality, French Quarter flair, bold flavors, and famous, hot beignets! Building on this rich tradition, the iconic restaurant has evolved with a fresh new look, new name and new menu! The location is celebrating its reopening as Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, a modern, casual and fun celebration of the Gulf and Pacific coasts, and Beignets Expressed.

Dish from Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio

The restaurant’s all-day menu features long-time fan favorites alongside new selections such as Lobster & Crawfish Sliders, Chile-Spiced Honey Glazed Grilled Salmon, Gumbo LA-LA filled with succulent seafood, the Grilled Open Faced Lobster BLT Po-Boy and the Reef & Beef, a delectable entrée of grilled shrimp and braised short ribs. This contemporary menu pairs perfectly with a newly expanded wine list from California vintners, and seasonal, seaside-style cocktails.

And let’s not forget the famous beignets! Beignets Expressed is a fast, friendly, and fun counter-service spot, bestowing the much-loved New Orleans confection served classically (fried and topped with heaping mounds of powdered sugar) and the specialty glazed beignets, dipped, drizzled, and sprinkled in infinitely delicious flavors. Signature and seasonal glazed selections include Snickerdoodle, Fruity Crunch and Bananas Foster.

New! Clyde’s Hot Chicken

Have you had a chance to taste Clyde’s Hot Chicken yet? It’s a new cart located in the district near the Disneyland Monorail that serves scrumptious Nashville hot chicken on a stick, handmade fresh daily and available in three different heat level seasonings. If you really want to turn it up a notch, try the Hot as Cali with cayenne and habanero spices! Wowza!

Top 5 Snacks for Tweens at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

General By Courtney Harris June 8, 2023 No Comments

When you’re looking for refreshing ways to beat the heat, a visit to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is a no-brainer. But did you know this rad water park is also a great place for your tween to score Instragrammable snacks that are sure to go viral?

Between catching waves in the Surf Pool, taking a plunge on Crush ‘n’ Gusher and chilling along Castaway Creek, check out these treats that aren’t just ready for a close-up, they’re guaranteed to keep you going for a whole day of fun.

1. Pineapple Upside Down Cone

If you’re looking for an explosion of flavor, the Pineapple Upside Down Cone is the one for you. DOLE Whip and vanilla soft-serve swirl served over vanilla cake pairs perfectly with caramelized pineapple and a cherry, all topped with a white chocolate-dipped cone. If this isn’t giving tropical vibes, then I don’t know what is. Find it at Happy Landings Ice Cream.

Looking for something simpler? The variety of DOLE Whip flavors that can be found all over Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is incredible! There’s Watermelon, Mango, Pineapple, Strawberry and Raspberry. Which one will you try first?

2. The Iconic Sand Pail Sundae in a Souvenir Sand Pail

Are you and your tween up for a challenge? Gather your entire family and get ready to dive into the iconic Sand Pail Sundae from Happy Landings Ice Cream. What’s in it? Oh, you know, the usual … vanilla and chocolate swirled soft-serve on vanilla cake, then topped with waffle cone pieces, cookies ‘n cream crumbles, caramel, hot fudge, and finished with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry – all served in an exclusive water parks souvenir sand pail. WOW – that was a mouthful – literally!

3. Fish Tacos

Do you and your tween prefer a snack that has the perfect balance between sweet and salty? I’ve got two delicious options for you! First up is the incredible Fish Tacos. Picture this, crispy-battered fish served in a flour taco shell with pineapple salsa and chipotle slaw. YUM!

4. BBQ Grilled Chicken and Roasted Pineapple Flatbread

Where are my pizza lovers? Over at Leaning Palms, you’ll find this flatbread that features homemade BBQ grilled chicken and roasted pineapple, red onions, and cilantro with tomato sauce and mozzarella shredded cheese. It’s like 2 pizzas in one!

5. The Typhoon Tilly Sipper

Although this last one is not edible, it will help you beat the Florida heat with style. I’m talking about the Typhoon Tilly Sipper. This exclusive, limited-time sipper is available with free fountain drink refills during your thrill-packed day.

I know that all of these treats have you ready to put on your best bathing suit, grab some sunscreen and enjoy a full day of tropical adventure! The best part is that at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, there’s something for everyone. From challenging your bestie to a race on the Bay Slides to piling the whole gang into a raft on Gangplank Falls to watching your little ones play in Ketchakiddee Creek, it’s endless fun – and a delicious day – for the whole gang.

Festive Foodie Guide to the Return of Halfway to the Holidays

Foodie Guide By Courtney Harris June 8, 2023 No Comments

Happy Halfway to the Holidays … well, almost! Summer officially starts next week, which means it’s that time of year to start the countdown to the holidays. From June 13 through 15, celebrate #HalfwaytotheHolidays with us as we give you a taste of the season with announcements, sneak peeks, special treats and of course holiday fun. To prepare for all the festive fun, we’re kicking off with our Halfway to the Holidays Foodie Guide.

One of the best parts of the holidays is the delicious eats and sips you can indulge in. And what Halfway to the Holidays celebration would be complete without some? At Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, even aboard Disney Cruise Line on the high seas, we’re unwrapping some returning favorites and new delights for this limited time. And trust me, you’ll want these bites!

You hear that? Some jingle bells are getting ready. Halfway to the Holidays goodies are here! Let’s take a peek, shall we?

Disneyland Resort

Disney California Adventure Park

Cozy Cone Motel 1 (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available)

Egg Nog Slush with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles (New)

Pacific Wharf Café (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available)

Mickey Gingerbread

Downtown Disney District

Kayla’s Cake (Available June 13 through 15)

Gingerbread Man Macaron: Gingerbread man printed macaron with gingerbread buttercream (New)

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 13 through 15)

Brownie Tree Pop: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a chocolate brownie dipped in white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles
Gingersnap Cookie: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a traditional gingersnap cookie topped with candied ginger

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy

Joyful Sweets and Sweet on You (Available June 12 through 18 aboard the Disney Wish and June 10 through 17 aboard the Disney Fantasy)

Happy Santa Cupcake: Celebration cupcake with vanilla frosting and Christmas sprinkles

Available on Various Disney Cruise Line Ships

Preludes and Buena Vista Theater:

Reindeer Sipper: Available on the following sailings:
- Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
- Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
- Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
- Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

Preludes, Buena Vista Theater, and Luna Libations (Aboard the Disney Wish):

Christmas Rotating Tin Popcorn Bucket with butter-flavored popcorn; available on the following sailings:
- Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
- Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
- Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
- Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

Cove Café and All Specialty Coffee Locations

Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler: Available on the following sailings:
- Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
- Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
- Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
- Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

From holidays to everyday excitement, there’s no limit to the fun that can be had at Disney Parks and aboard Disney Cruise Line! Keep your eyes peeled on the Disney Parks Blog and our social channels next week for more Halfway to the Holidays announcements coming your way.

Foodie Guide to Celebrate National Churro Day June 6, 2023

Foodie Guide By Courtney Harris May 31, 2023 No Comments

Are you ready for National Churro Day? One thing you can count on getting at Disney Parks is churros. To help you celebrate this exciting day coming up on June 6, we’ve put together all of the tasty and unique churros you can sink your teeth into!

From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Resort, and even at some of our International Disney Parks, you can get your churro fix in more ways than one. Whether you’re looking for something sweet, like the mouthwatering Warm Churros at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, or something spicy, like the new Spicy Chile-Cheese Churro at Disney California Adventure park, we’ve got it all.

National Churro Day is getting closer and closer by the minute, so let’s waste no more time and get to the Foodie Guide filled with all the churros you can handle, and then some!

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Frontierland Churro Cart (Available through August 31)

Fruity Cereal Churro: Berry sugar-dusted churro with sweetened condensed milk drizzle and fruity cereal topping

“it’s a small world” Churro Cart (Available through August 31)

Powdered Sugar Churro: Churro covered in Powdered Sugar (New)
Guava-Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce (New)

Tomorrowland Churro Cart (Available through August 31)

Chai-spiced Churro with Coffee Cream: Churro rolled in chai-spiced sugar served with a coffee cream (New)
Coffee Cream Dipping Sauce (New)

Town Square Churro Cart (Available through August 31)

Tropical Churro: Churro with pineapple-flavored sugar, topped with coconut cream drizzle (New)

Sleeping Beauty Castle Churro Cart (Available through August 31)

Pineapple Churro: Churro with pineapple-flavored sugar
Sweet Pineapple Dipping Sauce: Pineapple-flavored cream cheese with wafer crumbles topped with a cherry (New)

Disney California Adventure Park

Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street

Spicy Chile-Cheese Churro: Churro dusted with crushed spicy cheese chips & chile-lime sugar dressed with nacho cheese sauce and crushed spicy cheese chips (New) (Available through June 28)
Strawberry Lemonade Churro: Churro dusted with strawberry sugar and dressed with a lemon sauce and freeze-dried strawberries (New) (Available June 29 through August 31)

Cozy Cone Motel – Cozy Cone 1 (Available through August 31; mobile order available)

Chocolate-Hazelnut Strawberry Churro: Churro tossed in cinnamon sugar with chocolate-hazelnut spread and freeze-dried strawberries (New)

Goofy’s Sky School Churro Cart (Available through August 31)

S’mores Churro: Churro rolled in graham cracker sugar, topped with marshmallow crème and chocolate pieces (New)

Hollywood Land Churro Cart (Available through August 31)

Bacon PB&J Churro: Classic churro rolled in banana sugar, drizzled with peanut butter and jelly, and topped with crispy bacon (New)

Terran Treats (Available through August 31)

Cosmic Disturbance Churro made with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies, popping candy, and blue curaçao-flavored drizzle (New)

Downtown Disney District

California Churro

French Toast Churro: Churro rolled in cinnamon sugar, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with a side of breakfast syrup
Strawberry Funnel Cake Bites: Churro cut into pieces, rolled in cinnamon sugar, dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with strawberry dessert toppings, and topped with assorted sprinkles

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Nomad Lounge

Churros with vanilla creme and strawberry-guava sauce

Available at Eight Spoon Café, Harambe Fruit Market, Isle of Java, and Trilo-Bites

Churro with chocolate sauce

EPCOT

La Cantina de San Angel

Churros with chocolate sauce
Churro Sundae

Mission: SPACE Churro Cart

Churro

Magic Kingdom Park

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

Mini Churros with chocolate sauce

Churro Carts Throughout the Park

Churro with chocolate sauce

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Churro Carts Throughout the Park

Churro with chocolate sauce

Disney Springs

Sunshine Churros

Dulce De Leche Churro: Churro rolled in powdered sugar and drizzled with creamy Dulce de Leche topping
Cookies and Cream: Churro rolled in crushed cookies and drizzled with a buttercream frosting
Strawberry Shortcake: Churro rolled in powdered sugar, drizzled with strawberry dessert topping

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Currently available; mobile order available)

Warm Churros with espelette sugar and chocolate sauce

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Hong Kong Disneyland Park

NRG Pod in Tomorrowland

Arc Reactor Churros (Arc Reactor Light Cube available for purchase through June 22)

Jessie’s Snack Roundup

Churro

Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disneyland

Outdoor Vending Carts in Fantasyland (Available through June 20)

Sakura-flavored Chocolate Churros

Tokyo Disney Resort

Tokyo DisneySea

Refreshment Station

Demi-glace Churro

Tokyo Disneyland

Rackety’s Raccoon Saloon

Mickey-shaped Churro

I hope you’re excited for this tasty celebration coming up on June 6. With so many delicious treats to try, the experiences are truly endless at Disney Parks!

Check out our Disney Eats topics page and follow @DisneyEats on Instagram to stay in the know on all the latest foodie news coming your way.

Happy National Churro Day!

Disneyland Resort Announces Return of Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia Sept. 1, Plus 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash Dates

Special Events By Courtney Harris May 31, 2023 No Comments

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year at Disneyland Resort. The leaves change color, the Halloween spirit creeps in and beloved seasonal celebrations make their return! Beginning Sept. 1, 2023, you’ll discover family-friendly fall fun and fare across the Happiest Place on Earth.

During the Halfway to Halloween celebration last month, we shared that the fan-favorite Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will return this year, and during Halloween Time, Mickey Mouse and some of his pals will debut ghostly new outfits at Disneyland park.

Today, we’ll be treating you to even more sweet details for this year’s fall festivities for all ages, including limited-time offerings, beautiful décor all around the resort and dates for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party.

Halloween Time across the Disneyland Resort

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Halloween Time materializes across the Disneyland Resort from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, 2023. If you’re a big Halloween fan, that means you can get an early start on the festivities!

Spirited seasonal décor and characters dressed in Halloween looks will appear in both theme parks, presenting countless photo opportunities – including the Main Street Pumpkin Festival at Disneyland park and the transformation of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park into Radiator Screams, where the local residents and establishments are decked out in their Haul-O-Ween best.

At Disneyland park, Jack Skellington and his friends from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” will once again wreck the halls of Haunted Mansion Holiday. Another deliciously diabolical gingerbread house, created by the Disneyland Resort culinary team, will be displayed in the transformed attraction’s ballroom. Sandy Claws has kept this year’s design under wraps, but I promise I won’t tell if you take a little peek.

Each night through Oct. 31, the “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular will summon supernatural projections, special effects and music on Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, Rivers of America and in front of “it’s a small world.” MagicBand+ adds another devious dimension to the show with ominous illuminations and shivering vibrations. On select nights, fireworks will be conjured up in the skies above. To make way for “Halloween Screams,” the nighttime spectacular “Wondrous Journeys” is scheduled to make its last performance of the year on Aug. 31.

At Disney California Adventure park, three attractions will undergo seasonal transformations with Halloween spins – and drops. The family-friendly Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree in Cars Land and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters opt for happily hair-raising soundtracks to become Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. For the first time, resident “car-acter” Guido will sport a ghoulish “car-stume” as he welcomes guests to the Casa Della Tires.

As the afternoon winds down each day, the thrills go up at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! in Avengers Campus. The attraction transforms into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, a scream-worthy adventure to save Groot from creatures running amok in The Collector’s Fortress.

From Sept. 8 through Nov. 1, Disney character-themed pumpkins will be hidden around the Downtown Disney District for Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit; with the purchase of a map from participating locations, you can commemorate your search with a collectible keepsake.* Downtown Disney District will also feature fall décor, entertainment and special offerings from select locations.

Treat yourself! This year’s array of Halloween merchandise will include apparel, home décor and collectibles with in-trend designs. Dining locations across the Disneyland Resort will serve up dozens of new and returning bites and beverages featuring fall flavors, like pumpkin fritters and a Halloween cake. Disney Eats will reveal all the fall fare closer to the season.

Plaza de la Familia and Tributes to Día de los Muertos

Honoring the Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the vibrant Plaza de la Familia cultural experience will bring brilliant marigolds, heartwarming entertainment and family crafts to Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure park from Sept. 1 to Nov. 2. At Paradise Garden Grill, you’ll be able to feast on menu items inspired by Mexican cuisine.

Throughout the experience, characters and music from Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award-winning “Coco” highlight eternal love and the everlasting bonds of family. Several times per day, “A Musical Celebration of Coco” will present a talented company of Folklórico dancers, plus Mariachi singers and musicians, that recount Miguel’s adventure to the Land of the Dead. You can also meet Miguel, dance along to Mariachi music, add remembrance notes to the Memory Wall, and more.

Over in Cars Land, Ramone will honor Día de los Muertos at his detailing shop with an “ofrenda” celebrating the town’s good friend, Doc Hudson.

Disneyland park will pay tribute to Día de los Muertos with its traditional, vibrant display in Frontierland, adorned with marigolds and banners of papel picado.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party** will take over Disney California Adventure park for more nights than ever before, bringing rare characters, villains and spellbinding experiences on 25 select evenings between Sept. 5 and Oct. 31, 2023. Kids and trick-or-treaters of all ages are invited to wear their Halloween costumes for a wickedly fun evening of attractions (some of which have shorter wait times!), themed food and beverages, and more. Admission to the after-hours event also includes entrance to Disney California Adventure park three hours before the party begins and unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the party.

With treat trails and characters throughout the park, you may encounter new and familiar friends! Partygoers of all ages can also delight in special offerings just for Oogie Boogie Bash, such as “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” show, the “Frightfully Fun Parade” led by the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, and the immersive Villains Grove.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on June 29 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT). On June 27 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), a limited amount of Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders at Disneyland.com/OogieBoogieBash. Tickets are limited and guests may check out the website for important details and availability for the 25 nights: Tuesday, Sept. 5; Thursday, Sept. 7; Sunday, Sept. 10; Tuesday, Sept. 12; Thursday, Sept. 14; Sunday, Sept. 17; Tuesday, Sept. 19; Thursday, Sept. 21; Sunday, Sept. 24; Tuesday, Sept. 26; Thursday, Sept. 28; Sunday, Oct. 1; Tuesday, Oct. 3; Thursday, Oct. 5; Sunday, Oct. 8; Tuesday, Oct. 10; Thursday, Oct. 12; Sunday, Oct. 15; Tuesday, Oct 17; Thursday, Oct. 19; Sunday, Oct. 22; Tuesday, Oct. 24; Thursday, Oct. 26; Sunday, Oct. 29; and Tuesday, Oct. 31, Halloween night.

Fall celebrations will be here before you know it, so start getting your autumn outfits and pumpkin spice ready!

Entertainment, experiences, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Both valid Theme Park reservation and admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.

*Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit experience is subject to cancellation or change without notice including, without limitation, dates, keepsakes and prices. Purchase limits apply. 1 Map = 1 Keepsake. Maps are valid for redemption through 11/1/2023, or while supplies last.

Foodie Guide to Pride Month 2023

Foodie Guide By Courtney Harris May 25, 2023 No Comments

In just a few short days, Disney be kicking off Pride Month! Throughout June, they’ll be celebrating with a variety of delicious dishes and sips expertly created by their talented teams of chefs and mixologists. They’ve brought their creative A-game as you’ll soon discover in this year’s Foodie Guide.

From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Resort, you’ll be able to try new delights like the Pride Mousse Cake at Contempo Café and the Mickey-shaped Macaron at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, and some returning treats, such as the Pride Lunchbox Tart at Woody’s Lunchbox.

If you want to rep your support for Pride Month, check out some of the exciting merchandise available this year here.

How about we jump into this year’s Pride Month Foodie Guide and uncover what delicious eats and sips you can try. Get ready to be hungry, celebrate, and Share Your Pride!

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Confetti Cake: Yellow confetti cake and white chocolate ganache (New)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Roulade: Vanilla cake roll with lemon-cream cheese filling, sweet cream, and white chocolate décor

Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Deli (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Cinnamon Roll

Carousel Coffee (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Italian Cookies: Frangipane, raspberry jam, and a dark chocolate shell (New)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Mousse Cake: Sprinkle cake, passion fruit mousse, strawberry crunch, and purple glitter mirror glaze (New)
- Two of our very own Disney Culinary cast members and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Margo and Bryce, worked in collaboration to create this elegant dessert in celebration of Pride Month

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Coconut Key Lime Pop: Coconut-key lime patty enrobed in chocolate with white chocolate décor (New)

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Pineapple Lanai (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Float: Vanilla pink and blue soft-serve float, representing the transgender flag colors, with Fanta Pineapple topped with sprinkles and white chocolate décor (New)

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Café (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Italian Cookies: Frangipane, raspberry jam, and a dark chocolate shell (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Cinnamon Roll

Available at Various Resorts (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Strawberry Cupcake: Confetti cupcake filled with fresh strawberries topped with Bavarian cream and vanilla buttercream garnished with chocolate décor (New); Available at the following:
- World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
- Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary and Catalina Eddie’s (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Cheesecake Dome: Whipped berry, white chocolate cheesecake on a vanilla cookie glazed with a red, white chocolate mirror glaze and topped with Mickey Pride ears

Backlot Express and The Trolly Car Café (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with rainbow sprinkles and berry marmalade, topped with a red berry buttercream, and garnished with rainbow sprinkles and Mickey Pride ears

Woody’s Lunchbox (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Lunchbox Tart: Guava-filled pastry coated in purple vanilla fondant and topped with rainbow sprinkles, sour ribbon candy, and a blue chocolate Mickey

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Creature Comforts (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Mousse Dome: Lemon chiffon cake, raspberry-lemonade mousse, white chocolate glaze, and white chocolate crispy pearls striped with the transgender flag colors (New)

Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)

Pride Cupcake: Chocolate cake, salted caramel crunch filling, sweet coffee buttercream, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate Mickey Pride decoration (New)

Tiffins Restaurant (Available June 1 through 30)

Color Changing Cocktail: A playful floral cocktail that changes color before your eyes with Empress 1908 Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and Peach Schnapps Liqueur (New)

EPCOT

Block & Hans (Available June 1 through 30)

Frozen Blueberry Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
Frozen Blueberry Lemonade with Moonshine

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue

Blueberry Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
Blueberry Lemonade with Moonshine
- Blending memories of childhood and adulthood, Restaurant Guest Experience Manager Josh, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, created these featured beverages inspired by the blueberries at the local farm-to-table produce stands in Maryland and his memories of trying various lemonade flavors on vacation with friends. The finishing touch of glitter makes this drink shine.

Sunshine Seasons (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Dome Cake: Tres leches mousse and toasted coconut dome with a mirrored glaze

Magic Kingdom Park

Main Street Bakery (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Cinnamon Roll

Pinocchio Village Haus (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Mickey Key Lime Tart: Key lime tart with sweet whipped cream topped with a chocolate piece

Sleepy Hollow (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Mickey Pop: Confetti cake dipped in white chocolate and striped with the transgender flag colors

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Roulade: Green apple mousse roulade with buttercream and a pride Mickey garnish (New)

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride-themed Jumbo Squeeze Bottles: 22-ounce Pride-themed jumbo squeeze bottles available for purchase with the Shine on Tap (New) (Refills available)

Coca-Cola Store (Available June 1 through 30)

Simply Rainbow: Simply Orange, ICEE Blue Raspberry, and grenadine topped with gummy candy

The Ganachery (Available June 1 through 20)

Pride Chocolate Piñata: Chocolate piñata filled with marshmallow treats (New)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. (Available June 1 through 30)

Rainbow Donut
“Happy Pride Month” Ripple Art

Paddlefish (Available June 1 through 30)

Kendra’s Loud & Proud: The June cocktail of the month with grenadine, pineapple juice, elderflower liqueur, and Islamorada Hibiscus Gin served in the classic Paddlefish glass garnished with cherry, orange, lemon, blackberry, and a mint sprig

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride Cake: A multi-layered, multi-colored decadent cake

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Mobile order available)

Mickey-shaped Macaron: Red Mickey-shaped macaron shell filled with hibiscus buttercream and a berry hibiscus center drizzled with white chocolate and rainbow nonpareils (New) (Available June 1 through 30)
Mickey Pride Cookie: Mickey Cookie dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils (New) (Available June 1 through 30)

Market House and Red Rose Taverne (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available at Red Rose Taverne only)

Mickey Pride Cookie: Mickey Cookie dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils (New)

Disney California Adventure Park

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta (Available June 1 through 30)

Mickey Pride Cookie: Mickey Cookie dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils (New)

Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Resort

Scented Pride Cake Straw Clip: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
- Alien Pizza Planet
- The Golden Horseshoe
- Hungry Bear Restaurant
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
- Plaza Inn
- Red Rose Taverne
- Stage Door Café
- Award Wieners
- Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
- Pacific Wharf Cafe
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Studio Catering Truck
- Various Outdoor Vending Carts

Pride Parade Castle Tumbler: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
- The Golden Horseshoe
- Hungry Bear Restaurant
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
- Plaza Inn
- Red Rose Taverne
- Stage Door Café
- Award Wieners
- Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
- Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
- Corn Dog Castle
- Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
- Pacific Wharf Cafe
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
- Studio Catering Truck
- Various Outdoor Vending Carts

Pride Stainless Steel Tumbler: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
- Alien Pizza Planet
- The Golden Horseshoe
- Hungry Bear Restaurant
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
- Plaza Inn
- Rancho del Zocalo
- Red Rose Taverne
- Stage Door Café
- Award Wieners
- Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
- Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
- Corn Dog Castle
- Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
- Pacific Wharf Cafe
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
- Smokejumpers Grill
- Studio Catering Truck
- Coffee House
- GCH Craftsman Grill

Pride Mickey Premium Popcorn Bucket: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
- Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Town Square, “it’s a small world,” Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, and New Orleans Square

Pride Mirrored Mickey Mouse Sipper: Available starting June 14 while supplies last at the following locations:
- Alien Pizza Planet
- Galactic Grill
- Harbour Galley
- Hungry Bear Restaurant
- Little Red Wagon
- Plaza Inn
- Rancho del Zocalo
- Red Rose Taverne
- Refreshment Corner
- Stage Door Café
- Troubadour Tavern
- Ice Cream Carts
- “it’s a small world” Churro Cart
- Award Wieners
- Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
- Corn Dog Castle
- Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
- Pacific Wharf Cafe
- Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
- Smokejumpers Grill
- Studio Catering Truck
- Various Outdoor Vending Carts

Downtown Disney District

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express (Available June 1 through 30)

Rainbow Crunch Glazed Beignets: Blueberry, lemon-glazed beignet topped with a crispy rainbow cereal crunch

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available June 1 through 30)

Vanilla Shake with Rainbow Sprinkles: Vanilla frosted rim with colorful tart candies topped with a rainbow donut, rainbow unicorn pop, sour rainbow gummy rope candy, and whipped cream

Naples Ristorante e Bar and Napolini Pizzeria (Available June 1 through 30)

Pride N’ Candy Cannoli: Cannoli shells filled with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, rainbow candy chips, and cotton candy flavoring

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available June 1 through 30)

Vodka Bramble: Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberry liqueur, and blackberries

Available at Various Candy Locations Around Disneyland Resort Including Marceline’s Confectionery, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, and Pooh Corner (Available June 4 through 30; mobile order available)

World of Color Crisped Rice Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple sugar

Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite (SOLD OUT)

For those of you who already have your tickets for the sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite, I’ve got some treats to share with you too! Throughout the night, there are plenty of goodies for you to try, like the colorful Rainbow Grey Stuff at Red Rose Taverne with rainbow white chocolate mousse, lemon cake, and raspberry on a shortbread base or the can’t-miss Rainbow Trifle at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe featuring layers of multi-colored cake and mousse topped with a Mickey chocolate decoration. Want more savory flavors? I’ve got you covered. Over at Hungry Bear Restaurant, try the Pork Belly Sandwich with spiced pork belly, arugula salad, tomato, and chili-garlic aїoli on a brioche bun. If you stop by Stage Door Café, check out the Chicken Gravy Fries, fries topped with brie sauce, brown gravy, mozzarella, and diced fried chicken.

Also, if you have tickets to this event, you can book the Cafe Orleans Dining Package, where you’ll be able to dine on a unique selection of Monte Cristos and floats, as well as plant-based options! Did I mention the event on June 13 will also be the first opportunity to purchase the Pride Mirrored Mickey Mouse Sipper?

New Summer Best Bites at Walt Disney World

Foodie Guide By Courtney Harris May 24, 2023 No Comments

Hello there, fellow foodies! With summer in full swing, the culinary teams at Disney Parks are adding some new delights for you to indulge in. Trust us when we say the chefs at Walt Disney World Resort have been hard at work bringing you the freshest and most exciting flavors of summer.

You may have recently seen the seasonal summer menu over at The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or some of the new novelties, like the Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket, that have recently come to Walt Disney World Resort. But that’s not the only thrilling foodie fun to be had.

There are plenty of new eats, sips, and novelties that are joining the endless can’t-miss treats. And we’re here to share them all with you. Let’s see some of the “best bites” to be had this summer at Walt Disney World Resort!

The Fried Cauliflower appetizer and the Canadian Tourtière

If you’ve been to Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT recently, you may have noticed some new additions. This location has added several dishes to its menu over the past month. The new appetizers include the Green Onion & Garlic Canadian Cove Mussels featuring P.E.I Mussels with ramp pistou cream, and broiled ciabatta. The Mushroom Bisque combines morel mushrooms, potatoes, and crème fraiche into a warm bowl of deliciousness. Lastly, the Jumbo Chilled Shrimp is paired with a tasty cocktail sauce and Espelette pepper cream.

For those interested in plant-based options, there are two dishes for you to try. The Fried Cauliflower appetizer is masterfully combined with Tahini espuma, pine nut brittle, and radishes. For a heartier option, the Canadian Tourtière is a chickpea and mushroom pie with braised endive, snap peas, stone fruit ketchup, and a plant-based demi-glace. I don’t know about you, but both of these eats sound delicious to me.

But wait, there’s more! Two new entrées have made their way to Le Cellier – the Prime Steak Tartare “Kibbeh Nayeh” with Bulgar wheat, radish, mint, and a garlic aïoli, and the Grilled Scallops with caviar, zucchini fritter, patty pan squash, sweety drop pepper, and a creamy piquillo sauce – wow! As you can see, this updated menu has a little something for everyone to enjoy.

Korean-style IMPOSSIBLE Burger and Seas the Plant-based Summer

The Disney Resort Hotels are joining in on the summer season celebrations with some new additions to be tasted. At the food courts in Disney’s All-Star Resorts, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort, you’ll be able to sink your teeth into the Korean-style IMPOSSIBLE Burger. This delicious new item features an IMPOSSIBLE patty made from plants topped with a Korean-style barbecue sauce and pickled vegetable slaw. These locations will also be featuring a sweet treat – the Seas the Plant-based Summer, a plant-based chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles, starting on June 1.

But that isn’t the only new burger joining the foodie scene at the resorts. Over at Everything POP Shopping & Dining in Disney’s Pop Century Resort, the Cuban Burger is made up of ham, pickled pepper relish, provolone, and dijonnaise on a toasted brioche bun – yum! The End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is also serving up a new burger starting June 21 – the Bases Loaded Burger. This dish brings together bacon jam, an onion ring, and beer-cheese sauce on a toasted brioche bun to form a mouthwatering bite.

Also at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, and at both Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort in the food courts, the Sweet Summertime Favorites will be joining the offerings starting on June 1. Designed to replicate a summertime classic, a hot dog and french fries, this new plate with chocolate sugar cookies, and raspberry dipping sauce. Does it get more adorable than this? I don’t think so.

If you’re looking for a little sweetness, head on over to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, where starting tomorrow, May 24, the Centertown Market will be offering two new sundaes themed after some of your favorite Disney friends. The Mickey Sundae is made up of vanilla-chocolate swirl soft-serve topped with mini brownies, Mickey ears, and chocolate décor. The vanilla soft-serve Minnie Sundae includes strawberry sauce, Minnie ears, a bow, and chocolate décor.

For those venturing over to Disney’s BoardWalk, you’ll be able to sink your teeth into the Strawberry Shortcake Croissant Roll at the BoardWalk Deli. This delicious new bite featuring croissant dough with strawberry filling will be available on the weekends only starting, May 29.

Do you love shortcake? Well, the Summer Berry Shortcake will make a fan out of you with a moist vanilla sponge cake, blueberry compote, strawberries, and Chantilly. This new, sweet slice will be launching on June 1 at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

For those over 21 and looking for an adult beverage, there are a couple options for you, too! Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is bringing seasonal flavors to your glass – or should I say glasses – because they’ve got a new summer Margarita Flight featuring black cherry, spicy pineapple, raspberry, and cucumber melon margaritas starting on June 1!

Nestled at the top of Coronado Springs Resort, you’ll find Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood, which will be home to the Smoked Passion Fruit made with Agustín Blázquez Felipe II Solera Reserva Brandy, demerara syrup, passion fruit, smoked cinnamon, and a house-made frozen orange juice cube.

Next, we’re taking a trip over to the Walt Disney World Dolphin, where the new Rosa Mexicano recently opened its doors, satisfying its hungry patrons with delicious, Mexican cuisine. This fine-dining restaurant features a menu filled with flavors and dishes from all across Mexico, as well as award-winning margaritas! The food combines the traditional with modern techniques in a captivating environment that will transport you with each bite!

It’s time to get wild with flavor because next up we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Over at Tamu Tamu, a new sundae is on the scene and may just become your new favorite. The Pineapple Crisp Sundae deliciously combines a pineapple crisp cake with vanilla ice cream and is topped with pineapple caramel and crispy streusel topping. My mouth is watering just thinking about this one.

Recently, there have been several new eats joining the foodie adventures. Guess what’s coming back to Restaurantosaurus on June 1? The Fried Chicken Sandwich! This bite tops a warm brioche bun with crispy fried chicken breast, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a roasted garlic aïoli. Did I mention it comes with fries?

And that’s not the only thing to return. Last month, Flame Tree Barbecue welcomed back a fan-favorite – the Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler! What could be better than not just one, but three of your favorites to chow down on?

What’s sweeter than ice cream? Ice cream sandwiched in between cookies! The recently added Dino Dig Ice Cream Sandwich is the perfect treat to keep you satisfied, sweet, and cool, with vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two house-made sugar cookies with chocolate sprinkles, cookie crumbs, sugar bones, and an adorable white chocolate dinosaur. Just look at how cute it is!

There you have it, some of the delicious eats and sips available this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Are you ready to try them all?

Seasonal Menu Debuts at The Hollywood Brown Derby

Restaurant Reviews By Courtney Harris May 19, 2023 No Comments

The Golden Age of Hollywood has gotten some additions because The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently launched its seasonal menu. The culinary team has masterfully put together dishes featuring the freshest of ingredients for the summer and created a menu that will leave you and your taste buds wanting more.

This fan-favorite location nestled within Hollywood Boulevard is quite the popular spot and for good reason. The contemporary American cuisine speaks for itself, and this summer menu is no different. With several delicious additions from the kitchen, you’ll want to come back again and again to try them all.

Whether you’ve been here before or want to try this restaurant for the first time, The Hollywood Brown Derby has something for everyone to enjoy.

We think it’s time we break down these tasty new and returning bites and see what’s cooking over at The Hollywood Brown Derby this summer!

Collage of food at The Hollywood Brown Derby

The appetizers have several eats that are packed with flavor. Starting off, we’ve got some seafood options resurfacing for you. The Crab Louie features crispy olive bread, citrus blend, fried capers, and Louie sauce. For those shrimp fans out there, the Shrimp Cocktail is topped with shaved fennel cucumbers and a traditional cocktail sauce.

If you’re a cheese lover like me, then there are two items that will spark your interest. The Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad combines shaved onions, Thai basil, gremolata, and a delicious citrus vinaigrette into a can’t-miss dish, while the Charcuterie Board features the Chef’s selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.

For the more adventurous eaters, the Escargot is accompanied by roasted garlic béchamel and crispy prosciutto and the Roasted Bone Marrow is composed of braised beef, pickled mustard seeds, and a fig bread crostini. How delicious do these all sound? And we haven’t even gotten to the main course yet!

The entrée menu is packed with flavorful delights with a variety of options for everyone to enjoy. Let’s start with some new ones for the land lovers out there. The classic Filet Mignon is paired with glazed carrots, potato pave, horseradish cream, and a tasty peppercorn sauce to finish it off. The Lamb Shank is accompanied with summer vegetables, harissa vinaigrette, and nasturtium chermoula.

Free-Range Chicken and Dumplings at The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Do you love chicken? What about dumplings? How about them together? If that sounds good. then the new Free-Range Chicken and Dumplings is the dish for you. It brings together these two classics with a lemon-ricotta Gnudi, shishito cream, and a gooseberry jus. If you like pork, the recently added Grilled Pork is right up your alley with a mouthwatering lavender-sage polenta and local corn salsa, complete with a huckleberry barbecue sauce. Now that’s a dish!

The seafood aficionados have a couple options to choose from as well – the new Sustainable Fish and the Seafood Cioppino. The Sustainable Fish with white bean ragout, derby summer vegetables, and roasted tomato emulsion is a lovely addition to the menu while the Seafood Cioppino brings together favorites from the sea with shrimp, sea scallops, seasonal fish, mussels, a toasted baguette, and aromatic tomato broth – yum!

Shepherd’s Pie at The Hollywood Brown Derby

Last, but certainly not least for the new items, we have The Hollywood Brown Derby’s latest rendition of a classic comfort food dish – Shepherd’s Pie. This option combines roasted garlic mashed potatoes, mushrooms, peas, corn, and carrot Romesco into a plate that will warm your soul and ignite your taste buds. Did I mention this one is plant-based?

For those repeat diners, don’t you worry, because some fan-favorites are still here to stay for both lunch and dinner. The Famous Cobb Saladis a classic, and for good reason. This famous dish is made up of spit-roasted turkey, bacon, egg, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, and a classic dressing. If you want to enhance this dish even more, you can add chicken or shrimp.

The sweet tooths out there will be pleased to know that the sweet staple, the Grapefruit Cake, isn’t going anywhere. This Brown Derby original combines a moist vanilla sponge cake, grapefruit syrup, and cream cheese icing into a dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

We don’t know about you, but our mouth is watering just thinking about all these new items. We can’t wait to drop on into The Hollywood Brown Derby this summer to try our fair share of these eats.

New Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Opening at EPCOT This Summer

Restaurant Reviews By Courtney Harris May 9, 2023 No Comments

Foodies know that one of the best places to explore a variety of global cuisines is at EPCOT, which will soon be home to a new location at the Japan pavilion – Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. This table-service restaurant will offer a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style for you to create memories and good times through flavors.

Here, you’ll be able to experience the essence of Japan’s seasonal festivals, where each month brings a new celebration to your table. From hanging tanzaku to celebrate Tanabata in July to savoring moon-viewing dumplings in September, a cultural representative from Japan will guide you through each unique festival experience, one bite at a time. The atmosphere also embraces the festivals of Japan, with the atmosphere featuring beautiful, hand painted artwork and lanterns highlighting some of the natural wonders that Japan offers as well. Each and every visit is designed to create unforgettable memories that capture the spirit of Japan’s vibrant seasonal festivities.

In addition to a full menu filled with mouthwatering Japanese delights like sushi and teppan items, there will be an open sushi bar and grill. Located on the second floor of the Japan pavilion, Shiki-Sai offers stunning views of EPCOT, the World Showcase Lagoon, and, of course, fireworks!

Sushi lovers will marvel at the first-hand look at sushi being made right before their eyes by the chefs when sitting at the sushi bar. This unique spot provides a can’t-miss dining experience along with a magnificent trellis inspired by the roof of the Phoenix Hall in Kyoto that will mesmerize your eyes while the food captivates your taste buds.

Speaking of taste buds, let’s take a look at some of the dishes that will be served up at Shiki-Sai.

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya at EPCOT - food

If you fancy yourself a sushi aficionado or you’re looking to expand your palate to a new bite, this menu has no shortage of delicious bites for you to try. Some highlights from the sushi bar include the Kobore Sushi, Tokyo Negi Roll, Funamori, and The Monster Roll.

Kobore Sushi translates to “overflowing sushi” and this item is “overflowing” with flavors. It features negi toro and nakaochi tuna elegantly paired with salmon roe and green onion. The Tokyo Negi Roll combines green onion tempura rolled with tuna tataki and topped with jalapeno aïoli, shredded carrot, and sliced jalapeno for a delightful roll that you simply need to try.

The Funamori features sashimi and sushi arranged on a boat-shaped platter. This iteration of Funamori is even served with the festive pomp and the boat procession of the famous Tenjin Matsuri!

You’ll also be able to sample dishes from the delicious world of Japanese Izakaya, a type of casual pub-style restaurant. One of the main highlights of Izakaya culture is the emphasis on sharing plates of food while enjoying drinks and conversation with friends. The menu at an Izakaya typically features a wide range of small dishes, and here is no different. From savory Karaage Chicken to succulent Salmon Misoyaki, even a refreshing Tomato Salad with Avocado, Izakaya cuisine is all about offering a variety of delicious small plates that can be indulged in a social and relaxed atmosphere.

Not only can you get dishes from the sushi bar, but the grill will also be serving up delicious options commonly found in Japanese cuisine. Among the grilled items to enjoy, Okonomiyaki is a highlight. This Japanese savory pancake is made with a batter of flour, eggs, and water, and then filled with shredded cabbage and bacon, and topped with tangy okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, aonori, bonito flakes, and pickled ginger.

Welcome to EPCOT, Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. I hope you’re as excited as I am for this new location to open its doors this summer!

As you can see, the tasty adventures to be had are truly endless at Disney Parks.

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