Are you ready for an out-of-this-world dining experience at EPCOT? Then prepare for liftoff, because Space 220 restaurant at EPCOT is scheduled to begin service in mid-September… another milestone in the transformation of EPCOT underway at Walt Disney World Resort.
The Space 220 restaurant is located adjacent to the Mission: SPACE attraction, and takes fine dining to a whole new level. Your immersive experience begins as you check in to the Space 220 Departure Lounge in Future World. From here, you’ll board one of two “Space Elevators” that will transport you in what seems like 220 miles above Earth to Centauri Space Station. As you begin your ascent, you’ll look down through a viewport to see EPCOT shrink away; looking up you’ll see the Space Station come into view.
Once you’ve docked, you’ll head through the Centauri Space Station-themed dining area. Inside the dining area, you’ll experience a panoramic view of Earth below, and a variety of work and leisure activities taking place beyond the windows of the Space Station-themed restaurant.
And the views are just part of the experience. Our Disney Imagineers are excited to have created this experience for Executive Chef Marc Kusche to showcase his culinary wonders. The Space 220 restaurant menu will feature stellar dishes and gourmet recipes, with a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch, and a three-course prix fixe menu for dinner. The upscale, contemporary fare will bring new meaning to “the height of dining!” Rounding out the meal will be unique beverages – from fine wine to atmospheric cocktails and more.
EPCOT is defined by original stories that inspire. The Space 220 restaurant is another big milestone in the ongoing and historic transformation happening now at EPCOT, and will be a part of the celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary.
Get ready to make your experience during Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park extra special with the addition of a dining or dessert package. The ghost hosts of this not-so-scary spectacular are inviting you to join in the festivities with a supernaturally scrumptious meal or dreadfully delightful dessert buffet, followed by reserved viewing for the Frightfully Fun Parade!
As a reminder – Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is a separate-ticket, after park hours event on select nights beginning Sept. 9 through October 31. If you haven’t purchased your Oogie Boogie Bash tickets, be sure to do so now before they’re gone! Limited tickets are still available at Disneyland.com/OogieBoogieBash.*
Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining
With Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining, dine on a delicious three-course meal (starter, entrée, and dessert) at Wine Country Trattoria prior to the parade and then head over to a reserved standing viewing area to witness the magic and mayhem of the Frightfully Fun Parade during Oogie Boogie Bash party nights.**
Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining is available for lunch and dinner on party dates during the mix-in party time. The children’s meal includes an Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket (also available for adults for an additional charge). Reservations for dining at the restaurant can be made for Wine Country Trattoria on any date of the Oogie Boogie Bash subject to availability. Upon arrival, let the host know you want to upgrade to this dining experience, which is subject to availability, and must be made in person. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are required for this dining package, and will need to be shown for verification at the location.
Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party
Sweeten your night at the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party with some terrifyingly terrific Halloween treats along with reserved viewing for Frightfully Fun Parade.** With this package, feast on an impressive selection of hauntingly scrumptious desserts and beverages.
Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party is available twice per night, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. during party nights. Children ages 2 and under may attend free of charge, provided they are seated on the lap of an adult. Advance reservations are recommended and can be booked online up to 60 days prior to your visit at Disneyland.com/Dining. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are required for booking, and will need to be shown for verification when arriving at the location.
Dining reservations for Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party package will be available beginning August 11.
Visit Disneyland.com/Updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.
*The number of tickets available are limited and valid only for the specific event date and hours. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased online, and are not available for purchase on the day of the event. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets not required for guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be resold or transferred for a commercial purpose. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress for restrictions. Offer and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.
**Separate ticket to Oogie Boogie Bash-A Disney Halloween Party required to attend the Halloween party including to view the Frightfully Fun Parade. Special dining packages and menus subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
With Halloween right around the corner, we’re digging up an eerie early look at our most dreadfully delicious Best Bites of the year!
Whether it’s frightful favorites like Sea Witch’s Brew or a creepily creative “mummy-approved” cupcake, there’s a cauldron of terrifyingly terrific treats to enjoy this season at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you dare – check out our special guide of scrumptious sweets and treats:
Resorts
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Sanaa and Sanaa Lounge
Sea Witch’s Brew – Vodka, raspberry liqueur, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, muddled berries, and edible glitter served in a Collins glass with a blue glow cube (Available 10/24-10/31)
Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort – Food Courts
Spooky Apple Spiced Spider Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with apple filling and spiced buttercream caramel drizzle (Available 10/25-10/31)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Contempo Café
Mini Halloween Cake – Halloween sprinkle cake with candy bar custard and chocolate glaze (Available 10/1-10/31)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Gasparilla Island Grill
Hocus Pocus “Amuck” Cakes – Rich devil’s food cake with “peanut boo-tter” filling decorated to resemble all three Sanderson Sisters (Available 9/1-11/1)
Jack Skellington Pumpkin Pie Pop – Pumpkin pie colossal pop covered in white chocolate decorated as the iconic Pumpkin King (Available 9/1-11/1)
Sally’s Stitched Up Whoopie Pie Heart – Vanilla heart-shaped whoopie pie adorned with Sally’s signature patchwork (Available 9/1-11/1)
Be-Witching Minnie Mouse Cupcake – Cookies & cream-filled chocolate cupcake enrobed in chocolate ganache and topped with Minnie Mouse chocolate witch hat (Available 9/1-11/1)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits and Olivia’s Café
Harvest Refresher – Vodka with cranberry juice and muddled oranges (Available 9/26-11/25)
Apple Cider Old Fashioned – Bourbon with fresh apple cider, bitters, muddled oranges, and brown sugar cinnamon (Available 9/26-11/25)
Caramel Apple Martini – Vanilla vodka, butterscotch flavor liqueur, and fresh apple cider with a brown sugar cinnamon rim (Available 9/26-11/25)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Good’s Food to go, Conch Flatts General Store, and Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks
Poisoned Delight – Violet white chocolate mousse dome with an apple insert and fresh apple cake covered in a white chocolate glaçage (Available 10/1-10/31)
Disney’s Riviera Resort – Le Petit Café
Milk Chocolate and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake – Caramel milk chocolate mousse, chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake, roasted white chocolate shell, and graham cracker sable-inspired acorn (Available 9/25-11/27)
Milk Chocolate and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake – Caramel milk chocolate mousse, chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake, dark chocolate glaçage, and graham cracker sable inspired bat (Available 10/24-10/31)
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Geyser Point
Blood Orange – Tequila, blood orange, and simple syrup with lime juice (Available 10/3-11/7)
Black Magic Margarita –Tequila, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, green apple syrup, grenadine, sour mix, and a glow cube (Available 10/3-11/7)
Around the Pumpkin Patch – Tequila, pumpkin spice, lime juice, and sour mix (Available 10/3-11/7)
Poison Apple – Tequila, green apple syrup, lime juice, and sour mix with a poison apple glow cube (Available 10/3-11/7)
Holiday Drink Flight – Flight with all four holiday drinks featured above (Available 10/3-11/7)
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Roaring Fork
Going Batty Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with ganache icing and sugar cookie bat (Available 10/28-10/31)
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort – The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace
Mummy Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with a pumpkin mousse filling (Available 10/1-10/31)
Tiramisu Grave – Aclassic tiramisù with coffee flavor and a chocolate pretzel skeleton with a marshmallow for a head (Available 10/1-10/31)
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn – BoardWalk Bakery
Macaroon Pumpkin Pop – Coconut macaroon pumpkin on a stick (Available 10/24-10/31)
Candy Corny Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake filled with white chocolate candy corn mousse and topped with baker’s cream (Available 10/24-10/31)
Vampire Mickey Brownie – Ganache-covered brownie with Mickey ears and vampire fangs (Available 10/24-10/31)
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – The Artist’s Palette
Poisoned Delight – Violet white chocolate mousse dome with an apple insert and fresh apple cake covered in a white chocolate glaçage (Available 10/1-10/31)
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie
Haunted Mansion Cake – Brownie with diplomat filling with purple and black chiffon cake (Available 9/5-10/31)
Dockside Margarita
Jack O’Lantern – Black rum, rum, white rum, orange-flavored triple sec liqueur, orange juice, lemonade, and a grenadine float (Available 9/5-10/31)
Witch’s Flight – Whiskey, white grape juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour with flavors of green apple, orange-tangerine, and blackberry (Available 9/5-10/31)
Outdoor Kiosks
Witch Way – Vodka, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, orange juice, and pineapple juice garnished with a poison apple glow cube (Available 9/5-10/31)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Creature Comforts and Flame Tree Barbecue
Scar Cupcake – Red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate pebbles, and white chocolate flames with an edible icing image of Scar (Available 10/1-11/4)
Mahindi, Feeding Ground, Cornivores, and Trek Snacks
Poison Apple Sipper
Restaurantosaurus
Maleficent Cupcake – Purple velvet cupcake with blood orange curd, vanilla frosting, crisp pearls, and white chocolate flames with Maleficent medallion (Available 10/1-11/4)
Magic Kingdom Park
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
Prince John Sucker – Tart green apple lemonade slush topped with whipped cream and a ring pop (Available 8/10-10/31)
Golden Oak Outpost
Mocha Chocolate Chip – Frozen mocha topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a sugar acorn (Available 8/10-10/31)
Main Street Outdoor Vending Carts
Maleficent Churro – Churro covered in chocolate cookie crumble drizzled with purple icing topped with green and purple sugar (Available 8/10-10/31)
Storybook Treats
Five Dozen Egg Slush – Frozen custard with brown sugar topped with whipped cream garnished with a cinnamon stick (Available 8/10-10/31)
Witch’s Hat Mousse – Whipped blackberry panna cotta sitting on green apple mousse with salted caramel crispy pearls and chocolate shortbread cookie (Available 8/10-10/31)
The Trolley Car Café
Pumpkin Mousse – Milk chocolate chai mousse filled with pumpkin bread set atop a chocolate shortbread cookie and vanilla buttercream (Available 8/10-10/31)
Woody’s Lunch Box
Halloween Lunch Box Tart – Chocolate-hazelnut filled lunch box tart frosted with spooky vanilla icing, Halloween sprinkles, and candy corn (Available 8/10-10/31)
EPCOT
Block & Hans
Spiked Frozen Apple Pie with Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine, Minute Maid Apple Juice, and Cinnamon
Canada Popcorn Cart
Spooky Caramel-Apple Cider in a Poison Apple Sipper (Coming Soon!)
As you can see, there are dreadfully delicious delights for everyone! Keep an eye out for the Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket coming soon to all four parks and Disney Springs. Also, be sure to check out Disney After Hours Boo Bash, a new event featuring Halloween-themed cavalcades, character sightings, trick or treating throughout the park and more. Disney After Hours Boo Bash will take place on select nights from August 10 through October 31.
And another frightfully fun favorite is materializing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the return of Minnie’s Halloween Dine – beginning Aug. 10 until Nov. 3. A monster of a feast will be served to your table at Hollywood & Vine with Disney characters and friends making special appearances in costumes for the season!
More thrilling (and chilling) Halloween magic is coming to Disney Parks this year so keep checking back for updates and other “spirited” surprises.
We are excited to announce Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose will again be delighting kids (and adults!) with everyone’s favorite Disney Princesses. We also have more fan-favorite restaurants reopening at the Disneyland Resort as well! Read on for the details.
All you explorers and adventurers will be thrilled to know Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar will start taking reservations for lunch AND dinner beginning Aug. 11, with the first reservation date Aug. 15. We all know it’s a real jungle out there, so be sure to book a reservation!
Carnation Café at Disneyland park, opening Sept. 16, is all about classic comfort food! Start your morning with Mickey waffles, and for lunch (and dinner!), enjoy some of Walt’s favorite chili or Chicken fried Chicken. Maybe find a new favorite like the Parmesan-crusted Patty Melt or the new Short Rib with homemade Mac and Cheese. For me? I can’t wait for the Fried Pickles!
When you arrive at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose, Disney Princesses will greet you on a private patio for an exclusive photo opportunity. Throughout the experience, little princesses and princes will enjoy fun Princess-themed activities and receive a special keepsake to remember their special morning!
The menu at this magical breakfast features delicious breakfast and luncheon offerings. Start with three-tier towers of appetizers, which may include chia and granola parfait with mango, kiwi, and coconut; ham and cheese sandwiches with cranberry cream cheese, and lobster salad crostini with a dinglehopper. (How cute is that?)
Kids can choose from house-made mac ‘n’ cheese, princess waffles, and barbecue beef sliders for the main course. A selection of savory options for adults includes scrambled eggs, turkey sausages, vegetables, and a selection of meats, such as applewood-smoked pork belly and braised short ribs.
Chocolate princess cake pops, petite raspberry tarts, seashell macarons, sorbet, and more are the perfect sweet ending to this enchanting experience.
The fantastic all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner buffets and serving stations at Goofy’s Kitchen will welcome guests back starting Aug. 18. Although Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening, they will be returning at a later day – stay tuned for more details.
Start your day with made-to-order omelets, Mickey-shaped waffles and pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, pastries and fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables. And don’t forget to try Goofy’s very own peanut butter and jelly pizza!
Dinner offerings include fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, tossed salads, mac & cheese, and pizzas, as well as an onstage meat carving station. And a trip to the decadent dessert buffet is a must at Goofy’s Kitchen!
Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel opens on Aug. 18, with booking available Aug. 11. Note: Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening. They will be returning on a later day – stay tuned.
Rise and shine for “Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park,” an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet at Plaza Inn. Join Minnie and some of your favorite Disney pals while dining on hearty breakfast classics: made-to-order omelets and Mickey waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, fresh-baked pastries and breads, fruit, and hot and cold cereals.
Minnie & Friends for breakfast at Plaza Inn opens on Aug.12, with booking available Aug. 11.
Be sure to click the links for each restaurant for the new protocol and menus for our Character Dining experiences. While the experiences may look a little different, guests can still expect to smile and wave, snap selfies, and make unforgettable memories with some of their favorite Disney friends as they make appearances in the restaurants.
Below is the current Dining Guide. Enjoy!
Disneyland Park
Alien Pizza Planet (mobile order available)
Bengal Barbecue (mobile order available)
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Café Orleans
Carnation Café (opening Sept. 16)
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (mobile order available)
Edelweiss Snacks (mobile order available)
French Market Restaurant (mobile order available)
Galactic Grill (mobile order available)
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (mobile order available)
Harbour Galley (mobile order available)
Hungry Bear Restaurant (mobile order available)
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café (mobile order available)
Kat Saka’s Kettle
Little Red Wagon (mobile order available)
Market House
Maurice’s Treats
Milk Stand (mobile order available)
Mint Julep Bar (mobile order available)
Oga’s Cantina
Plaza Inn – Minnie & Friends Breakfast (opening Aug. 12; booking available Aug. 11)
Plaza Inn
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Red Rose Taverne (mobile order available)
Refreshment Corner (mobile order available)
River Belle Terrace
Ronto Roasters (mobile order available)
Ship to Shore Marketplace
Stage Door Café (mobile order available)
The Golden Horseshoe (mobile order available)
The Tropical Hideaway
Tiki Juice Bar (mobile order available)
Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods
Disney California Adventure Park
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats
Alfresco Tasting Terrace (open exclusively for Legacy Passholders and their guests through Aug. 15)
Angry Dogs
Award Wieners (mobile order available)
Bayside Brews (mobile order available)
Cappuccino Cart – Gourmet Coffee (mobile order available)
Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
Carthay Circle Restaurant
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (mobile order available)
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (mobile order available)
Corn Dog Castle (mobile order available)
Cozy Cone Motel (mobile order available)
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical
Flo’s V-8 Café (mobile order available)
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Hollywood Lounge (mobile order available)
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums
Lamplight Lounge
Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining
Lamplight Lounge Brunch Fri., Sat. & Sun. only
Lucky Fortune Cookery (mobile order available)
Mendocino Terrace
Pacific Wharf Cafe (mobile order available)
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. (mobile order available)
Paradise Garden Grill (mobile order available)
Poultry Palace
Pym Tasting Lab (mobile order available)
Pym Test Kitchen featuring Impossible® (mobile order available)
Rita’s Baja Blenders (mobile order available)
Schmoozies! (mobile order available)
Shawarma Palace
Shawarma Palace Too
Smokejumpers Grill (mobile order available)
Sonoma Terrace (mobile order available)
Studio Catering Co. (mobile order available)
Terran Treats
Wine Country Trattoria
Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
GCH Craftsman Bar
GCH Craftsman Grill (mobile order available)
Hearthstone Lounge
Napa Rose (dinner only)
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose (opens Aug. 26 with booking available Aug. 11)
Storytellers Café (dinner)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Disneyland Hotel
Goofy’s Kitchen (opening Aug. 18 with booking available Aug. 11. Note: Goofy and Friends return at a later date)
Tangaroa Terrance Tropical Bar & Grill (mobile order available)
If you’re like us, you have been craving a DOLE Whip® treat ever since reading the “Foodie Guide to All Your DOLE Whip Dreams” on the Disney Parks Blog. Well, we have even more mouth-watering news to share with you. Now at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, new Dole Whip soft-serve desserts are just the beginning to a summer of delicious treats.
Remember how Moana crossed an ocean of adventure to become a wayfinder, inspiring all of us to embrace the explorer in each of us? When traveling, we love exploring new and sweet culinary experiences. You don’t have to ask us twice to indulge our sweet tooth, especially when they come with a bit of Disney inspiration. Little ‘Opihi’s at Aulani Resort has plenty of options to satisfy your adventurous hunger for summer treats. The grab-and-go kiosk offers up a variety of beverages and sweet snacks that you can enjoy while dipping your feet in the sand on the beautiful Ko Olina beach.
Whether you are splashing down waterslides in the Waikolohe Valley pool area, snorkeling in Rainbow Reef or taking part in a scavenger hunt along the Menehune Adventure Trail, being an adventurous explorer at Aulani Resort definitely works up your appetite. To get you started on your summer treats to-eat list at Aulani Resort, here’s a sampling of some of the delicious desserts for you to enjoy:
The Moana Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae features Dole Whip pineapple in a crispy waffle bowl topped with fresh pineapple, sprinkles and a white chocolate image of Moana.
Or have a Stitch Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae with Dole Whip watermelon in a waffle bowl topped with sprinkles, fresh and a white chocolate image of Stitch.
You can also choose Mickey or Minnie Dole Whip treats or try them all during your stay.
Little ‘Opihi’s has a selection of treats for every taste bud. You can also choose a Chocolate Dipped Banana with Macadamia Nuts. I love this one because it features an image of Moana made of white chocolate.
My favorite singing turtle, ‘Olu Mel, has his own cupcake. You can find this adorably sweet confection at Mama’s Snack Stop.
Now, if you need one more treat to drench your Aulani Resort summer memories in, then definitely try a Mickey Shave Ice – Aulani Resort’s unique take on a refreshing local dessert with flavors like mango, pineapple, coconut, lilikoi, orange and guava. Just ask for three of the flavor options at the Pāpālua Shave Ice snack shop to create a magical rainbow of flavor.
For more information on Aulani Resort including the pools, recreation and dining options visit DisneyAulani.com. Reservations for Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa are now available through 2022. For information about Disney Vacation Club, visit the Disney Vacation Club website.
Sanaa, located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, is truly a unique dining experience. If you have not dined there, add it to your list today – it is a must-dine destination! The menu showcases African cooking with Indian flavors and offers delicious slow-cooked meats, salads, and plant-based dishes. And, don’t forget the live entertainment – views of exotic animals as they roam the Sunset Savanna as you dine.
The diversity of flavors at Sanaa, make it hard to decide which entrée to order. But one item is a definite – always start with the Indian-style bread service with all the flavorful accompaniments. (OK – the bread service and a glass of Pinotage or the African Starr Mojito!)
On the menu for lunch and dinner, in the lounge, and through Sanaa To Go (mobile order), the bread service is an offering of five different breads – traditional naan, garlic-ginger naan, spiced naan, onion kulcha, or paneer paratha all made in the restaurant’s tandoor ovens. Accompaniments include cucumber raita, roasted red pepper hummus, mango chutney, tomato-date jam, tamarind chutney, coriander chutney, garlic pickle, red chile sambal, and spicy jalapeño-lime pickle.
The Sanaa chefs shared an easy recipe for naan made in the oven so you can enjoy this delicious Indian-style flatbread at home as a side, make naan pizzas, or for sandwiches. As a bonus, they included their recipe for Cucumber Raita – a refreshing Indian condiment served with Indian-style breads, meat and rice dishes, or as a topping for a burger or chicken. Enjoy!
NAAN BREAD WITH CUCUMBER RAITA
Sanaa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Naan Bread Makes 5 (8-inch) naan
3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup warm water
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; stir to combine.
Combine milk, water, and oil in a medium bowl; whisk to combine.
With mixer running, pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. As soon as mixture comes together, switch attachment to a dough hook and mix until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Do not over-mix.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
Place a pizza stone on a top rack of oven, positioned approximately 6 inches below the broiler. Preheat oven to 500°F for at least 30 minutes.
Divide dough evenly into 5 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into an 8-inch circle.
Turn oven to broil. Carefully slide one circle of dough onto the preheated pizza stone, and broil until bread is bubbled and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully, as the bread can burn very quickly. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.
Brush the warm bread with melted butter and serve immediately.
CUCUMBER RAITA Makes 2 cups
1 1/2 cups Greek-style plain yogurt
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into small pieces
1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and freshly ground
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill before serving.
Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
We are excited to announce more restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World Resort in the next few weeks! Check it all out in this edition of Walt Disney World Resort Foodie News.
Yachtsman Steakhouse will soon be stoking the flames of their oak-fired grills so we can again savor their premium, grain-fed steaks or the dry-aged Duroc pork chop served with heritage grits, broccoli rabe, and apple-cognac gastrique.
In addition to the great steaks and chops, the Chilled Admiral’s Tower for Two (Maine lobster, snow crab, tuna tartare, jumbo shrimp, mussels, scallop ceviche, and charred octopus salad) is back as well as the signature creamy Lobster Bisque and the delicious Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake for Two with dark chocolate mousse, chocolate decadence cake, mixed berry curd, peanut butter crunch, and mousse. I seriously cannot wait!
Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.
So excited we will soon be able to sample the delicious small plates and dishes inspired by the flavors of Spain at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood. I can’t wait to get my tapas on with my fav small plates – Charred Octopus, Pan con Tomate, and the delish Flight of Four Pinxtos. The signature Chuletón Bone-in Rib Eye with tomatoes, onions, and choice of two sides – is on the menu along with Char-grilled Steak with olive oil-potato purée, forest mushrooms, date jam, and sherry vinaigrette and the Rioja-braised Chicken with grapes, sherry vinegar, and roasted tomato bomba rice. The dark chocolate “Café con Leche” Choux is the perfect sweet ending.
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.
Starting August 5, you can reel in some delicious seafood at Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom Park! Your seafood favorites are back, including the Lobster Roll and Trio Platter with a combination of fried fish, fried shrimp, and chicken strips served with hushpuppies and french fries or green beans. Craving something other than seafood? Try the Lighthouse Sandwich (hummus with tomato and broccoli slaw on multigrain bread) now comes with french fries or the Harbour Salad – a mix of greens, shredded cheddar, apples, onion, apple cider vinaigrette, and topped with chicken strips.
Fun animal murals and mosaics at Pizzafari Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park are the colorful backdrop to a delicious quick meal beginning August 2, 2021. Pizza rules in this jungle but you can also order a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Green and Grains Salad, and an adorable “Spaghetti and Meatball” Cupcake. Kick back with a refreshing Blue Lagoon with blue curaçao beverage syrup, lemonade, and gummy worms – also available with a glow cube and with or without rum!
DOLE Whip® Day is July 19, honoring THE iconic sweet treat at Disney! Check out this all-new Disney Parks Foodie Guide to All Your Dole Whip Dreams with a list of current offerings to celebrate this special day.
The relationship between Dole Packaged Foods and Disney spans more than 45 years, starting in 1976 with the sponsorship of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Park. Dole Whip (originally called Dole Pineapple Whip but later shortened to Dole Whip) was created in 1984 and debuted at Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park that same year.
Since that time, Disney vacationers have been able to delight in this slightly tart frozen sweet treat throughout our parks and resorts – and on Disney Cruise Line! The Dole Whip original (and still most popular!) is pineapple. But we also offer lime, mango, orange, raspberry, strawberry, and seasonal flavors throughout the year at various locations in a cup, cone, in the form of a refreshing drink, and other unique serving vessels!
In celebration of Dole Whip Day and the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort on July 19, we are excited Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be offering an exclusive glittery Dole Whip just for the occasion! All you “Moana” fans get ready – from July 19 through 21 you can order the “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar. YUM!
Enjoy this Foodie Guide to All Your Dole Whip Dreams!
Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park
Dole Whip pineapple, lemon, mango, and raspberry (can be swirled)
Dole Whip Floats
Dole Whip pineapple-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip pineapple-raspberry swirl with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip raspberry-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip raspberry-lemon with passionfruit, orange, and guava juice
Loaded Dole Whips
Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl – Dole Whip with blueberries, strawberries, and mandarin oranges topped with coconut caramel sauce, crushed plantains, dried hibiscus, and toasted coconut
Dole Whip chile-mango with chamoy, mango, and chile-lime
Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at Disneyland Hotel
Dole Whip
Dole Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip topped with rum
Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park
Dole Whip
Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
Sunshine Tree Terrace at Magic Kingdom Park
Dole Whip orange
Orange Cream Cup – Dole Whip orange and vanilla soft-serve
I Lava You Float – Dole Whip orange topped with Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup topped with popping candy
Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs
Dole Whip
Dole Whip lime (through Labor Day)
Fresh Dole Whip Watermelon Slice – Dole Whip watermelon served in a fresh watermelon slice topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)
Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait – Dole Whip watermelon and Key lime custard with a Mickey-shaped watermelon piece topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)
Tamu Tamu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Dole Whip
Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
Simba Sunset – Dole Whip topped with flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
King’s Cooler – Dole Whip topped with coconut rum and flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
Trilo-Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Trilo-Bites Twist – Dole Whip orange with vanilla soft-serve
Barefoot Pool Bar and Oasis Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Frosty Pineapple – Dole Whip blended with rum
Frozen Margarita Dole Whip lime blended with tequila blended and chili-lime seasoning
Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Dole Whip (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
Dole Whip lemon, lime, strawberry, raspberry, and mango (rotates as “Today’s Flavors”)
Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
Exclusive for Dole Whip Day – “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar (available July 19- 21)
Warming Hut at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Dole Whip cone or cup (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
Refreshment Outpost at EPCOT
Dole Whip pineapple, watermelon, or swirl (July 15-Nov. 20)
Little ‘Opihi’s at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Dole Whip pineapple, mango, watermelon, and vanilla soft-serve
Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae with sprinkles in a waffle bowl topped with fresh pineapple (Moana-themed) or watermelon fruit (Stitch-themed)
Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bowl featuring Dole Whip with sprinkles
Ulu Cafe at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Dole Whip mango (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
Psst … we have been told the popular Dole Whip Pumpkin Spice will again be offered this fall at Ulu Café – YES!
This Dining Guide Update comes with exciting news – you soon will be able to begin your Disneyland day with Character Dining! Two locations – Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn at Disneyland Resort and Mickey’s Tales of Adventure breakfast at Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – will be hosted by your favorite Disney Pals. Be sure to click the links for each restaurant for the new protocol and menus for Character Dining experiences.
And for those who have been asking when Carthay Circle Restaurant will reopen, the answer is July 22 – with bookings available July 20. We can’t wait!
Disneyland Park
Plaza Inn – Minnie & Friends Breakfast (opening August 12; bookings available soon)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Reminder to download or update the Disneyland mobile app*, as this is the primary way to order food and beverages at most quick-service dining locations. Here is a link for additional details on mobile order.
Guests with confirmed theme park reservations and tickets for the same park can make dining reservations on the same date 60 days in advance with mobile check-in and mobile wait-list at select full-service locations, available on the Disneyland mobile app.
Visit the Dining: Know Before You Go for more information. Be sure to have the latest version of the app downloaded and installed on your mobile device.
Check out our Know Before You Go blog post to learn more about theme park reservations, tickets, and more.
Are you ready to sip and savor across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival ? There will be 129 delicious days – Jul. 15 through Nov. 20 – to celebrate the best of food and drink at the more than 20 festival-exclusive global marketplaces opening this week and even more coming in the fall! In addition to all the classics and fan favorites, there are SEVEN new marketplaces! Read on to discover all the details!
Our festival chefs always focus on authenticity through ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to honor the diverse cuisines. And our beverage team thoughtfully pairs wine and beer with the selections at each global marketplace, providing a fantastic variety for our guests.
Emile’s Fromage Montage is the perfect way to get your cheese fix if you are a cheese lover like I am! Check your Festival Passport for the five select marketplaces to purchase delicious cheese dishes, collect your stamps, then stroll over to Shimmering Sips marketplace for a special prize!
And kids of all ages love Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, the family fun scavenger hunt looking for the adorable Remy statuettes hidden all over the festival.
I am excited to share the Foodie Guide to the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. Enjoy!
Earth Eats hosted by Impossible™ (Between Imagination! and Refreshment Port)
Food:
The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (plant-based)
Impossible Three-Bean Chili (gluten/wheat friendly; plant-based; new)
Beverages:
Spiced Apple Twinings of London Chai Tea (non-alcoholic; new)
Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir, California (new)
Spiced Apple Twinings of London Chai Tea with Whiskey (new)
NEW! The Noodle Exchange (Near Traveler’s Café)
Food:
Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with Shaved Beef, Enoki Mushrooms, and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat friendly; new)
Char Siu Pork Udon with Enoki Mushrooms, Bok Choy, and Soy Pickled Egg (new)
Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat friendly; new)
Tofu Pho with Enoki Mushrooms and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat friendly; plant-based; new)
Beverages:
Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale, Titusville, FL (new)
A to Z Riesling, Oregon (new)
Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce
Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE (Near Port of Entry)
Food:
Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote (plant-based)
Beverages:
Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices
Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
Mimosa Flight
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Australia (Near Port of Entry)
Food:
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (gluten/wheat friendly)
Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bush Berry Pea Salad, and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata (gluten/wheat friendly)
Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries, and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (gluten/wheat friendly)
Beverages:
Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (new)
Robert Oatley Chardonnay (new)
Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (new)
Wine Flight
Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce
Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® (Near Canada)
Food:
Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, and Gherkin Relish (new)
Maple Boursin Cheesecake with Whipped Boursin Maple Bourbon Cheese and Candied Pecans
Beverages:
Numanthia Termes Tinta de Toro Red Wine (new)
Ireland (Near United Kingdom) – Opening Oct. 1
Food:
Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard
Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
Beverages:
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
Guinness Baileys Shake
Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
Canada
Food:
Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko (new)
Cowboy Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Pork Belly, Brisket Burnt Ends, Pickled Peppers, and Onion Straws (new)
Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers (plant-based)
Beverages:
81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA, Tampa, FL (new)
L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce
Mexico
Food:
Chilaquiles con Chorizo: Crispy Corn Tortillas tossed in Salsa Verde and Monterey Jack Cheese topped with Crema Mexicana, Queso Cotija, Pickled Onions, and Ground Chorizo (new)
Taco de Ribeye: Shaved Ribeye, Red Onions, and Poblano Peppers on a Corn Tortilla with Ranchera Salsa, Cotija Cheese, and Chives (new)
Capirotada de Chocolate: Abuelita Chocolate Bread Pudding served with a Chocolate Crème Anglaise
Beverages:
Mexican Craft Beer: Tulum Artisanal Lager crafted with Citrus notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater
El Tigre Margarita: Ojo de Tigre Mezcal with Pomegranate, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, and Ginger Juices served on the rocks with a Hibiscus Salt Rim (new)
La Clásica Reyes Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar served on the rocks with a Chile Piquín Salt Rim (new)
White Passion Fruit Sangria: White Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, and a hint of Ilegal Mezcal (new)
France
Food:
Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheeses (new)
Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
Coq au Vin, Pommes Dauphine: Chicken braised in Burgundy Wine with Bacon and Puffed Potatoes (new)
Crème Brûlée au Grand Mariner: Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Grand Marnier Liqueur (contains alcohol; new)
Beverages:
Evian Sparkling Cucumber and Mint Water with Magnesium and Zinc (non-alcoholic)
Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, Orange Juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose
Ravioli: Grilled Chicken Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Romano Cheese, and Prezzemolo (new)
Bomboloni: Cream-filled Italian Doughnut with Raspberry Sauce and Powdered Sugar
Beverages:
Pinot Grigio
Chianti
Prosecco
Rosa Regale
Moscato
Italian White Sangria with Prosecco
Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon
Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello
Peroni Pilsner
China
Food:
Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce
ZiRan Beef Bao Bun: Grilled Beef with Cumin (new)
Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles
Beverages:
Mango Bubble Milk Tea: Assam Black Tea, Whole Milk, and Mango Syrup (non-alcoholic)
ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu Spirit, Lychee Syrup, Soda Water, and Piña Colada Mix
Dragonfly: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Orange Juice, and Mango Syrup
Kung Fu Master: Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, and Orange Juice
Jasmine Draft Beer
Japan
Food:
Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and Teriyaki Sauce
Tempura Shrimp Sando: Crunchy Shrimp served with Yuzu Crab, Green Onions, and Eel Sauce served on a Bun (new)
Spicy Hako Sushi: Spicy Tuna and Salmon served Box-style with Red Tempura Crunch and Volcano Sauce (new)
Beverages:
Kochi Lemon Drop: Vodka, Yuzu, and Lemon Juice garnished with a Lemon Jelly (new)
Ozeki Platinum Sake: Junmai Daiginjo (Refreshingly Dry with a Fruity Flavor) (new)
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Urayasu Rice Lager, Orlando, FL (new)
Funnel Cake
Food:
Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Joffrey’s
Beverages:
The American Adventure – Cinnamon Chai: Refreshing Iced Chai topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (non-alcoholic)
Near Disney Traders – Double Trouble Chai: Tantalizing Iced Chai with a Single Shot of Espresso topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (non-alcoholic)
Near Canada – Tropical Tea Breeze: Iced Tea and Frozen Lemon with a splash of Coconut Syrup (non-alcoholic)
Near Mission: SPACE – Cocoa Cold Brew: Kona Mocha topped with Whipped Cream and drizzled with Chocolate (non-alcoholic)
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLEis available with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. For more information, visit TasteEPCOT.com. Don’t forget to share your favorite festival dishes on social media using #TasteEPCOT.
