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1900 Park Fare Foodie Guide, Reservations Now Open

Foodie Guide By March 6, 2024 No Comments

The wait is over – well almost! Starting April 10, the beloved 1900 Park Fare will be opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Hungry guests will be delighted to try plenty of new bites as well as returning favorites coming back to this all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant for breakfast and dinner. But don’t you worry, the Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup is back and ready to please you and your taste buds with strawberry goodness.

As part of the ongoing transformation of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, upon reopening, 1900 Park Fare will have a newly refreshed look with the same grand charm. Now, you’ll be able to meet some new friends, too! As you dine, you’ll see none other than Princess Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Aladdin with a royal touch in his Prince Aladdin ensemble, Mirabel, and Cinderella.

Be sure to make reservations for this fan-favorite starting March 5. You’ll definitely want to come in to indulge in this tasty experience, whether it’s your first time or a repeat visitor! To learn more about the dazzling details coming to 1900 Park Fare upon reopening, check out this blog featuring five can’t-miss things to look forward to.

We’re pleased to present to you the official Foodie Guide to the one, the only, 1900 Park Fare!

Image of breakfast food items from 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Breakfast

Kickstart your day with sweet and savory breakfast favorites.

  • Bread Pudding with vanilla crème anglaise
  • Doughnut Holes tossed with shimmer
  • Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
  • Double-Chocolate Muffin (Plant-based)
  • Guava and Cream Cheese Danish
  • Cinnamon Pull-apart Bread
  • Beef and Potato Hash
  • Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Carved Ham
  • Croissant Breakfast Pizza
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Cheesy Potato Casserole
  • Spiced Tofu Scramble with Vegetables (Plant-based)
  • An assortment of fruit, cereals, pastries, breads as well as a variety of plant-based options
Image of dinner food items from 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Dinner

All-you-care-to-enjoy dinner with an array of delicious dishes.

  • Peel-n-Eat Shrimp with cocktail sauce​
  • Tiana’s Gumbo​ with spicy andouille sausage
  • Baked Salmon with saffron-lemon butter
  • Carved Prime Rib
  • Curry-roasted Chicken
  • Roasted Garlic Sausage with tomatoes, herbs, and braised cabbage
  • Porchetta with Hunter’s Sauce
  • Couscous Salad with dried fruits, almonds, mint, and parsley
  • Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Glazed Carrots
Image of Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup and Grand Floridian Financier from 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
  • Grand Floridian Financier: Almond cake with sea salt caramel and toasted meringue
Image of dessert food items from 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Toasted Coconut Cake with passion fruit custard and hibiscus crème (Plant-based)
  • Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake
  • Vanilla Cupcake
  • Fudge Brownie with triple chocolate mousse
Image of So Many Wishes drink and Strawberry Rosé Spritz drink from 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Beverages

In addition to a variety of soft drinks, guests can also sip upon a selection of deliciously crafted beverages, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, for an additional charge.

  • Lavender Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with flavors of lavender (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • So Many Wishes: Pomegranate green tea, hibiscus, lemon, and a dash of stardust (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Passion Fruit Daiquiri: Diplomático Planas Extra Añejo Blanco Rum, Aperol Liqueur, passion fruit, vanilla, and lime
  • Strawberry Rosé Spritz: La Fête du Rosé, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and strawberry

We can’t wait for this favorite foodie spot to reopen on April 10 and try all these delicious bites and sips!

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Foodie Guide to St. Patrick’s Day 2024

Foodie Guide By March 2, 2024 No Comments

Luck is in the air because St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means – treats! The holiday may be on March 17, but starting as early as the beginning of the month the culinary teams at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are taking you on a flavorful trip over the rainbow with plenty of delights you are definitely going to want to try.

This year, Disney has a delicious lineup of new delights, including the beautifully delicious End of the Rainbow Crème Brûlée at Amorette’s Patisserie, as well as returning favorites like the almost too cute to eat (emphasis on the almost) St. Patrick’s Day Donut from GCH Craftsman Grill. These bites are sure to shamrock your world!

Let’s jump right in and get to all of the tasty bites coming to Disney Parks this St. Patrick’s Day in the official Foodie Guide for 2024.

Image of Mickey Shamrock Milkshake, Irish Cream Cheesecake and The Nugget desserts

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available March 1 through 17)

  • Mickey Shamrock Milkshake: Mint milkshake with chocolate drizzle, shamrock sprinkles, and a specialty vanilla cupcake (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • Irish Cream Cheesecake: Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake with Chantilly cream and gold ‘coins’ (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (Available March 1 through 17; mobile order available)

  • The Nugget: Vanilla bean mousse, stout cake, and a salted caramel ganache center
Image of Pot O’ Gold Mousse and Lucky Clover Cupcake (Plant-based)

Available at Various Locations at Disney Resort Hotels

  • Pot O’ Gold Mousse: Irish stout cake, Irish cream mousse, and a candy rainbow (Available March 1 through 17 at the following):
    • Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
    • BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk
    • Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
    • The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
    • The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Lucky (Plant-based) Clover Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a golden vanilla buttercream swirl and shamrock sprinkles (Plant-based) (Available March 1 through 31 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
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Image of End of the Rainbow Crème Brûlée
Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available March 1 through 17; mobile order available)

  • End of the Rainbow Crème Brûlée: Chocolate and coffee crème brûlée with Bailey’s Irish Cream whipped cream (New)
Image of Irish Mac N’ Cheese and Lucky Grasshopper

City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available March 13 through 17)

  • Shepherd’s Pie Flatbread: Stewed seasoned beef, roasted garlic purée, peas, mozzarella, mashed potatoes, and green onion
  • Pastrami Reuben: House-made pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and bacon-braised sauerkraut on marble rye
  • Irish Mac N’ Cheese: Caramelized cabbage, beer-braised onions, bacon lardons, shredded corned beef, beer cheese sauce, smoked cheddar, garlic herb crumble, and cavatappi
  • Jameson Honey Mule: Jameson, lemon juice, honey syrup, orange bitters, and ginger beer
  • Lucky Grasshopper: Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, crème de menthe, heavy cream, and lucky marshmallow
  • Dark Side of The Moon: Blue Moon Belgian White and Guinness
  • Snakebite: Angry Orchard Crisp Apple and Guinness
  • Voodoo: Rubaeus and Guinness
Image of St Patrick’s Day Shake from D-Luxe Burger

D-Luxe Burger (Available March 1 through 18; mobile order available)

  • St Patrick’s Day Shake: Vanilla gelato blended with dark caramel sauce, Irish cream syrup, and toasted marshmallow syrup topped with whipped cream, caramel, and green sprinkles (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Image of St. Patty’s Mickey Chocolate Piñata and Irish Cream Ganache Square from The Ganachery

The Ganachery

  • St. Patty’s Mickey Chocolate Piñata: Dark chocolate piñata filled with chocolate treats (Available March 1 through 17)
  • Irish Cream Ganache Square: Bailey’s Irish Cream ganache enrobed in milk chocolate (Available March 1 through 31)

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop (Currently available)

  • Mint Bliss Hot Fudge Sundae: Mint chocolate chip and chocolate ice cream layered with handmade dark chocolate hot fudge and topped with whipped cream and a dark chocolate mint square
Image of St. Patrick’s Day Cone and Chocolate and Coffee Float from Swirls on the Water

Swirls on the Water (Available March 1 through April 30)

  • St. Patrick’s Day Cone: Pistachio and chocolate soft-serve swirled in a black vanilla cone with shamrock sprinkles and a chocolate Mickey garnish (New)
  • Chocolate and Coffee Float: Pistachio soft-serve, chocolate soft-serve, Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew, and shamrock sprinkles (New) (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Cold Brew-Pistachio-Mocha Float: Pistachio and chocolate soft-serve swirled together with Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew and Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur (New)

Vivoli il Gelato (Available March 1 through April 30)

  • Seasonal Shake: Mint chocolate chip and pistachio gelato with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
  • Guinness Tiramisu: Mascarpone cream with layers of Guinness-soaked lady fingers (New)
Image of Green Stuff dessert from Red Rose Taverne

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Red Rose Taverne (Available March 1 through 19; mobile order available)

  • Green Stuff: Mint-white-chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, mint chocolate chips, and chocolate cookie crumbs on a shortbread cookie
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake and St. Patrick’s Day Donut from GCH Craftsman Grill

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available starting March 13)

  • St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake
  • St. Patrick’s Day Donut
Image of Cereal Milk Doughnut and Pots of Gold & Rainbows ice cream

Pixar Place Hotel

Great Maple (Available March 1 through 31)

  • Cereal Milk Doughnut: Classic vanilla, yeast-raised doughnut with cereal milk glaze, flavored marshmallows, and gold glitter garnish (New)

Downtown Disney District

Salt & Straw (Available March 1 through April 4)

  • Pots of Gold & Rainbows: Hand-sorted rainbow marshmallows tossed into cereal milk ice cream
Shamrock Cereal Treat from Disneyland Resort

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 March 15 through 17)

  • Mint Chocolate and Cream Cookie Marshmallow Wand: Three marshmallows dipped in caramel and mint-milk chocolate then rolled in crushed chocolate cookies and drizzled with white and green chocolate
  • Shamrock Cereal Treat: Shamrock-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated in light green, white chocolate and a yellow, white chocolate Mickey

So many tasty items coming to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort this year – how lucky are we!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Foodie Guide to Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris

Foodie Guide By February 27, 2024 No Comments

Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort recently underwent a magical transformation filled with dazzling details and enhancements all throughout the hotel. And these transformations, as you may have guessed, include our favorite part – the food! The hotel is home to three locations that have new items gracing the menus, and we’ve got them all for you.

The Royal Banquet is an all-you-care-to-enjoy location filled with plenty of mouthwatering delights fit for royalty. This character dining location is available for both lunch and dinner and even features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and some of their friends wearing their best royal attire. Here at the hotel, you’ll also find the magnificent La Table de Lumière. This fine-dining restaurant showcases exquisite French cuisine set within a stunning environment inspired by the Hall of Mirrors. Diners will also be greeted by some Disney Princesses and their Princes.

What do you say? Let’s explore the dining at Disneyland Hotel!

Royal Banquet 

Selection of Starters:

  • Agrabah Soup
  • Kumandra Soup
  • Evening Star Salad
  • Motunui Salad
  • 1001 Flavors of Tabbouleh
  • The Jester’s Champagne Aspics
Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort

Selection of Main Dishes: 

  • Royal Rotisserie Roasted Ham
  • Palace Duck Pie
  • King Stefan’s Banquet Special
  • Agrabah Lemon Confit Chicken
  • Tiana’s Palace Jambalaya
  • Chef Louis’ Sea Bream Special
  • Chef Louis “Les Poissons!”
  • Three Wishes Tajine
Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Royal Banquet restaurant
  • Mama Odie’s Cajun Prawns
  • Snuggly Duckling Tavern Special
  • Marketplace Falafels Delight
  • Pacific Island Mahi Mahi
  • Five Lands Kingdom Wok
Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Royal Banquet restaurant

Selection Sides: 

  • Once Upon A Thyme Potatoes
  • Sherwood Forest Mushrooms
  • Mickey Cheese and Chive Cake
  • Mickey Cheese and Tomato Cake
  • Mickey Majestic Potatoes
  • Fleur de Lys Veggies
Images of desserts at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Royal Banquet restaurant

Selection of Desserts:  

  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Pumpkins
  • Bayou Dessert
  • Colours of the Wind
  • Enchanted Roses
  • Excalibur
Images of desserts at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Royal Banquet restaurant
  • Crown Jewel
  • Tiana’s Famous Beignets
  • Mardi Gras King Cake
  • Enchanted Rose Cake
  • Fruits de Lys Pastilles
  • It’s Sweet Under the Sea

Beverages: 

  • Royal Orchard: Cherry purée, white peach and apricot nectars, apple juice, and Sprite (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Dreamer’s Beverage: Apple and young grape juices, elderflower, pear green tea, and blackcurrant leaf water (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Storyteller’s Beverage: Apricot juice, passion fruit, rose petals water, pineapple juice, and vanilla-almond rooibos tea infusion (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Adventurer’s Beverage: Strawberry juice, hibiscus flower, raspberry purée, cherry rooibos tea infusion, and mint water (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Toasting Tankard: Hendrick’s gin, La Mordue Original Hard Cider, ginger ale, blueberry purée, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime
  • An Assortment of Champagnes, Wines, Beers, Ciders, Liqueurs, Sprits, and Classic Cocktails

Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the La Table de Lumière restaurant

La Table de Lumière

Starters (Choose one of the following)

  • Seasonal Vegetable Medley with green lentils, Espelette chili peppers, and Orléans mustard
  • Mushroom Velouté with peppered Isigny cream, sourdough bread croutons, and toasted hazelnut chips
  • Freshly Cooked Langoustines with shellfish coulis, cauliflower purée, and lemon caviar
  • European Lobster with white cabbage remoulade
  • Œufs de Loué Fried Egg with potatoes, baby spinach and Comté AOP cream
Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the La Table de Lumière restaurant

Main Dishes (Choose one of the following)

  • Quinoa with broad beans and morels, red pepper sauce, and pomegranate seeds
  • Seared Filet of Sole with yogurt and saffron emulsion, Mediterranean vegetable leaf, and creamy celery sauce
  • Seared Sea Bass and Fennel Compote with black truffle and rocket coulis
  • Roast Montbéliarde Beef with potato ribbons, sweet onion cream, and merlot jus
Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the La Table de Lumière restaurant
  • Quercy Farm Herb-crusted Roast Lamb with artichoke ravioli and black truffle milk foam
  • Farm Chicken Cooked Two Ways and Confit Potato with herby roast chicken breast and poached chicken leg with supreme sauce
Images of desserts at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the La Table de Lumière restaurant

Dessert (Choose one of the following)

  • Faisselle Cheese with fresh herbs and pink shallots, crunchy tuile, and pumpkin oil
  • Coconut Aloe Vera Emulsion with fresh mango, mango granita, and chocolate puffed rice
  • Enchanted Ball Cake: White chocolate ganache, vanilla pear, and Dacquoise biscuit
  • Royal Indulgence: Creamy chocolate with basil, thin sheets of dark chocolate, and caramelized almonds
  • Seasonal Sorbets and Fruit
Image of The Enchanted Rose dessert at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the La Table de Lumière restaurant

For the little ones dining at La Table de Lumière, there’s plenty of adorable and delicious items for them to enjoy throughout their dining experience. From savory bites to sweet delights, like The Enchanted Rose, little guests will love this experience too!

Beverages: 

  • Dreamer’s Beverage: Apple and young grape juices, elderflower, pear green tea, and blackcurrant leaf water (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Storyteller’s Beverage: Apricot juice, passion fruit, rose petals water, pineapple juice, and vanilla-almond rooibos tea infusion (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Adventurer’s Beverage: Strawberry juice, hibiscus flower, raspberry purée, cherry rooibos tea infusion, and mint water (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Winter’s Rose: Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Champagne prepared with peach, rose, and Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto liqueur
  • The Potts Family Rooibos Brew: Rooibos Acerola Cranberry infusion, apricot nectar, raspberry, and agave syrup
  • An Assortment of Champagnes, Wines, Beers, Ciders, Liqueurs, Sprits, and Classic Cocktails

Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Fleur de Lys Bar

Fleur de Lys Bar

Sharables: 

  • Iberian Cured Meats and Toast: Ham, chorizo, and sausage
  • Crunchy Vegetables, Garlic Cream, and Herbs
  • French Ossetra Caviar, Blinis, and Isigny cream

Savory Bites:

  • Crisp Raw Vegetables with a spicy citrus sauce
  • A Royal Jellyness: Semi-smoked salmon, lemon, salmon rillettes in a tartlet, and lemon jelly
  • Potatoes and Black Truffle Cream
  • Stracciatella di Bufala with black truffle, extra virgin olive oil, and toasted sourdough
  • Royal Velvet Velouté: French Ossetra caviar and crouton (Served cold) 
Images of food at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Fleur de Lys Bar
  • Lobster Rolls with bourbon vanilla mayonnaise, green apple, and lettuce, made from croissant dough
  • Toasted Comté Wrap with mushrooms and black truffles
  • Langoustine Royale with shellfish vinaigrette and hazelnut oil
Images of desserts at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Fleur de Lys Bar

Desserts: 

  • Praline Mousseline with caramelized hazelnut chips
  • Royal Rice Pudding: Bourbon rice pudding, red berries, and almond crunch
  • The Court’s Sweet Favours: Financier cake, orange lace and almond tile, biscuit from Reims, and fruit
  • A Regal Invitation: Chocolate-hazelnut crepe sealed with chocolate
  • Majestic Macaron: Raspberry macaron with bourbon vanilla whipped cream
  • Chocolate-Pistachio and Caramelized Almond Cookie (Available with a glass of milk)
  • Chocolate Cookie (Available with a glass of milk) 
  • Chocolate, Vanilla, or Hazelnut Ice Cream
  • Mango or Lemon Sherbet
Images of drinks at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Fleur de Lys Bar

Beverages: 

  • A Princely Prelude: Balsamic cream, tomato juice, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh basil, and pecorino Romano accompanied by a breadstick (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Queen Tonic: Mediterranean tonic, fresh cucumber, juniper berries, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate, and fresh rosemary (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Spicy Bouquet: Organic raspberry-hibiscus-flavored kombucha, ginger concentrate, cranberry nectar, and egg white (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Royal Garden Tea: Sparkteez Organic white and Darjeeling sparkling tea, elderflower syrup, lychee purée, and raspberry drink accompanied by a biscuit from Reim (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • An Assortment of Coffees and Barista Specials (Non-alcoholic Beverages)
  • Dreamer’s Beverage: Apple and young grape juices, elderflower, pear green tea, and blackcurrant leaf water (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Storyteller’s Beverage: Apricot juice, passion fruit, rose petals water, pineapple juice, and vanilla-almond rooibos tea infusion (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Adventurer’s Beverage: Strawberry juice, hibiscus flower, raspberry purée, cherry rooibos tea infusion, and mint water (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
  • Berry Bloom: Tobermory Gin – Hebridean, crème de cassis, organic raspberry-hibiscus kombucha, fresh lime juice, cherry nectar, and red fruit purée
  • Champagne Coronation: St-Germain Liqueur, lychee purée, and raspberry drink accompanied by a biscuit from Reims
Images of drinks at Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris Resort in the Fleur de Lys Bar
  • Botanica Regalia: La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Blanc, traditional lemonade, and honey
  • Purple Pepper: Noble Coyote Mezcal – Espadin, yuzu purée, blueberry and violet fruit, paragon white pepper, and egg white cordial
  • King’s Smoky Treasure: Laphroaig 10-year-old whiskey, chocolate liqueur, orange Angostura Bitter, brown sugar, and Perrier
  • Sweet Blossom Breeze: Shirayuki sake infused with jasmine green tea, cherry nectar, yuzu purée, and Fever Tree Ginger Ale
  • Sweet Kingdom: Adriatico Amaretto, pistachio paste, apricot and mango nectars, fresh lemon juice, egg white, pistachio, and biscuit pieces
  • An Assortment of Champagnes, Wines, Beers, Ciders, Liqueurs, Sprits, and Classic Cocktails

So many delicious dishes to try at Disneyland Hotel. There’s no limit to the Foodie adventures to be had at Disney Parks.

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Easter Displays & Grand Cottage Returning to Walt Disney World Resort

News By February 22, 2024 No Comments

One of the best parts about the spring at Walt Disney World Resort is the incredible delights their culinary teams whip up, especially for holidays like Easter. This year is no different because, once again, select Disney Resort Hotels will be transformed with dazzling Easter egg displays and delicious treats alike.

These spectacular displays are hand-painted and designed by the talented pastry chefs who put months of dedication and talent into bringing these creations to life. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaDisney’s Contemporary ResortDisney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort are all joining in on the egg-travaganza with offerings for you to enjoy.

The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Easter

And the fun doesn’t stop there; there are also plenty of tasty treats on the way that will leave you and your taste buds hoppy – I mean happy! You’re in luck because I’ve got a first look at some of the bites coming to the Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on March 3. But be sure to keep an eye out on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney Eats for our full Foodie Guide with even more Easter goodies coming soon.

Easter egg displays at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Let’s kick things off with a trip over to the Seven Seas Lagoon, where the pastry team at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been hard at work creating Easter egg displays for you. This can’t-miss tradition is a staple of the Easter season at the resort and showcases the artistry and talent of these cast members. Each has a unique theme and story that the culinary cast member brings to life with their own creative touch. Disney put together some favorite eggs from years past so you can get an idea of what you can experience this year! But there are plenty of new ones coming inspired by cherished characters, stories, and treats, like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney Animation’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and Disney snacks. With so many new creations, it’s worth a revisit if you’ve seen them before.

Easter treats from the Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

But that’s not all for the resort. The team has also been whipping up some delicious items for you to indulge in this spring. The Grand Cottage is back for the third year to bring to you a plethora of festive (and adorable) treats you won’t want to miss from March 3 through April 1.

  • Bunny Pop Flower Pot: Chocolate flower pot filled with jelly beans and three chocolate bunny pops (New)
  • Fruity Cereal Mickey Pop: Mickey-shaped fruity cereal crisped treat
  • The Easter Treat Box: Dark chocolate filled bunny, carrot blondie pop, marshmallow pop, carrot cake chocolate bark, confetti pop, and meringue nests
  • Easter Marshmallow Pop: Three large marshmallows dipped in a yellow chocolate coating topped with Easter quins
  • Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, and cookies ‘n cream pieces with springtime décor (Plant-based)
  • The Grand Egg: White chocolate egg filled with jelly beans sprayed in spring colors

The Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup and Fruity Cereal Pop will both also be available over at Gasparilla Island Grill from March 3 through April 1.

Easter egg displays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Also nestled over at Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will once again be home to its fair share of mind-blowing egg displays. The team here has brought their creativity to the egg to create works of art that will leave you amazed (and craving some chocolate). Once you set your eyes on this year’s lineup, you won’t believe that these hand-painted displays are real. Here’s a glimpse of some of last year’s talented creations to give you an idea of what to expect when this year’s eggs are on full display starting March 3. Much like at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the displays here also will be filled with brand-new eggs inspired by characters from stories, like “Elemental” and “Hercules.”

Easter egg displays at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Last, but certainly not least, we’re heading to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort where these waterside resorts are once again bringing in some truly egg-cellent displays to life this year. The pastry teams at the resort are joining in on the fun and have been working on creating their own detailed eggs for you to dazzle in this spring.

This year, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will take a journey on the water side with a brand-new Moana-inspired display. See some of the beloved characters and scenes from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film brought to life in egg form. You can catch this new creation starting March 3 in the lobby of the resort. Last year, the team crafted a “Finding Nemo”-inspired display that made quite the splash, as you can see!

Right next door at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a display inspired by none other than the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which can be found just around the corner from the resort. The team has meticulously crafted miniature versions of some of the iconic topiaries available at the festival, bringing a floral touch to the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Resort. You can get a peek at what’s coming here as this creation premiered last year and is coming back again starting March 3, so be sure to drop by the resort to see them for yourself.

As you can see, there is plenty to see (and taste) this spring at Walt Disney World Resort. The adventures are truly endless at Disney Parks! We can’t wait to see what the culinary teams have created this year when the displays premiere on March 3.

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Foodie Guide to Women’s History Month 2024

Foodie Guide By February 21, 2024 No Comments

This March, Women’s History Month at Walt Disney World Resort will be bursting with flavors inspired by some of your favorite women characters, like Tiana, Moana, and Minnie Mouse herself, as well as plenty of delights developed by female food and beverage cast members.

March marks the start of Women’s History Month and we’re Celebrating Her Story with a lineup of delicious items all across Walt Disney World Resort! Our talented teams of chefs and mixologists have put their passions to the plate and masterfully created some truly spectacular items for you to enjoy as you honor the women in your life.

From brand-new bites, like the Feathered Friends Mousse Dome inspired by Kevin from the Disney Pixar film “Up” and Beef Bourguignon created by Sous Chef Lauren, to existing items like the Belle Cup of Enchantment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll be filled and feeling appreciative of these inspiring individuals and characters.

Let’s take a look at what foodie finds you can enjoy next month in this year’s official Foodie Guide.

Images of drinks at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - EPCOT
EPCOT 

Connections Eatery (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) 

  • Lychee Green Tea: Pomegranate-hibiscus green tea with lychee, lime juice, and pomegranate boba pearls (New) 
    • Food and Beverage Coordinator Liz has a passion for staying connected with her heritage through different foods. She loves sharing creations with her favorite flavors, especially lychee, which shines as the main flavor in this beverage.

Sunshine Seasons (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Moana Milkshake: Orange cream milkshake with whipped cream, seashells, pearls, and a Moana coin (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
Images of food at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - EPCOT, Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Currently available through May 27) 

  • Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake
    • The Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake was inspired by Pastry Sous Chef Jess’ love for pastries and memories of assisting her grandmother and mother in the kitchen. After taking a class on creating fruit-based desserts, she knew she wanted to dream up some of her own one day. “I love teaching and showing guests the process of how desserts are made, and my favorite part is the look on their faces when they taste something I’ve created.” – Pastry Sous Chef Jess
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park 

Creature Comforts (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Feathered Friends Mousse Dome: Lavender-white chocolate mousse, orange blossom cake, chocolate coating, chocolate flakes, white chocolate feathers, and buttercream (New) 
    • The Feathered Friends Mousse Dome was inspired by the creative mind of Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Kristen, who loves seeing the colorful macaws that swoop into Discovery Island each day, surprising and delighting the guests. Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Kristen shared, “Working for Disney is a daily adventure, filled with the joy of crafting desserts that delight and bring smiles to hundreds of guests.”
Images of food and drinks at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Nomad Lounge (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Tequila and Pineapple Cocktail: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, pineapple juice, tepache syrup, and St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram (New) 
    • Casa Dragones Tequila, a woman-founded and led business, is the foundation for the Tequila and Pineapple Cocktail. This cocktail features a pleasantly foamy pineapple juice, allspice, and tepache syrup.
  • The Ginger Whiskey: With notes of ginger and brown sugar, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, which is a Black and women-owned and operated business.

Tiffins Restaurant (Available March 1 through 31)

  • White Chocolate-Orange Crème Brûlée: Blueberry-cardamom curd, amarula ice cream, orange chutney, sellou cookie, ras el hanout candy crunch
    • Pastry Culinary Cast Member Bridget drew inspiration for the White Chocolate-Orange Crème Brûlée from her sister, Kiersten, whom Bridget credits with guiding her through various professional, educational, and personal milestones and achievements.
  • The Ginger Whiskey: With notes of ginger and brown sugar, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, which is a Black and women-owned and operated business.
Images of food at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Magic Kingdom Park
Magic Kingdom Park 

Golden Oak Outpost (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Tiana’s Famous Beignets: Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with strawberry dipping sauce

Main Street Bakery (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Minnie Mouse Cupcake: Chocolate chip cupcake with cheesecake filling topped with chocolate buttercream, chocolate “ears,” and a chocolate bow (New) 
  • Tiana’s Chantilly Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece

The Plaza Restaurant (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Tiana’s Chantilly Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece

Sleepy Hollow (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Madame Leota Cupcake: Chocolate-cherry cupcake filled with blackberry cream topped with cherry buttercream and a Madame Leota chocolate piece
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

Dockside Diner (Available March 1 through May 31; mobile order available)

  • Princess of Alderaan Shake: Salted caramel shake topped with whipped cream, edible glitter, and mini cinnamon rolls (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New)
Images of food and drinks at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Disney's Hollywood Studios

Fairfax Fare (Available starting March 1; mobile order available) 

  • Belle Cup of Enchantment: Cranberry and passion fruit-orange-guava juice topped with yellow shimmer and strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic Beverage)

Hollywood Scoops (Available starting March 1)

  • Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae: Choice of hand-scooped ice cream topped with red vanilla whipped cream, chocolate syrup, white ‘polka dot’ sprinkles, cookie ears, and a chocolate bow
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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 

Leaning Palms (Available March 17 through 31; mobile order available) 

  • Tinga de Pork: Roasted chipotle pork served over two corn tostadas with cilantro-lime slaw and spicy avocado crema finished with cotija cheese
    • Culinary Cast Member Jessica honors her Mexican American heritage with the Tinga de Pork, which she often enjoys with her family during holidays and celebrations.
Images of food and drinks at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Disney Springs
Disney Springs 

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Mardi Gras Petit Cake: Layers of vanilla chiffon, cinnamon cream cheese mousse, bourbon-caramel mousse, and salted praline crunch (New) 
    • Inspired by Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Riley’s home state of Louisiana, the Mardi Gras Petit Cake is a special nod to the festive Mardi Gras parades and food she enjoyed as a child. The cake is topped with an image of Tiana and Charlotte to honor the close female friendships that Riley had throughout her childhood.

City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available March 1 through 31)

  • Her Hops Flight featuring women owned or led breweries
    • Playalinda Brewing Co. Robonaut Red Ale
    • Brew Bus Brewing You’re My Boy, Blue!
    • Bold City Brewery Duke’s Cold Nose
    • 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde

D-Luxe Burger (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) 

  • Bánh Mì Burger with D-Luxe special blend patty, hoisin pork belly, jalapeño jam, Napa cabbage slaw, and cilantro with house-made bun (New) 
    • Culinary Cast Member Therry took inspiration for this fusion burger from the Bánh Mì, a sandwich originating from Vietnam with meats, pickled vegetables, and cilantro.

Frontera Cocina (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Frida Margarita: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, rose petal liqueur, lemon juice, and pomegranate cordial served with a rose petal popcorn salt rim
    • The Frida Margarita is named after Frida Khalo, a renowned Mexican Painter known for her unique and colorful self-portraits. She became a prominent figure in art history, particularly for her surrealist and symbolic works. The Frida Margarita is also made with Casa Dragones Tequila, which is a premium tequila brand and founded by Bertha Gonzalez Nieves. She is known for being the first woman to be certified as a Maestra Tequilera or Master Tequilera. Bertha Gonzales Nieves has played a significant role in promoting Mexican Tequila on the global stage.
Images of food and drinks at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Disney Springs

The Polite Pig (Available March 1 through 31)

  • Blackened and Smoked Mahi Mahi Salad: A bed of sweet purple lettuce and tangy arugula, roasted macadamia nuts, grilled sweet peppers, and mandarin oranges dressed with a lemongrass and dill vinaigrette topped with a seasoned and spiced,  blackened,smoked Mahi Mahi filet
    • “As spring begins to stretch across Central Florida, the fishing poles are awoken and dusted off. While my uncle led fishing trips, my aunt would teach me gardening tricks and help build my confidence around the kitchen. Sharing joy and delight as we whipped up refreshing lunches and dinners with the ingredients we grew together in the backyard, and lucky enough my uncle’s fishing trip rewards as well. Thinking back on the merriment of spring break spent with my aunt, I felt a spark of encouragement and inspiration for this dish. Using some staples from my memories such as oranges, sweet peppers, lemongrass, I created this crisp and refreshing salad.” – Chef Hannah Campbell

Vivoli il Gelato (Available March 1 through 31)

  • Gran Crema Cafe (Affogato): Your choice of gelato served with a shot of espresso
    • Silvana, the head gelato maker since 1988, has brought the Gran Crema Cafe (Affogato) to Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs.
Images of food at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Disney Resort Hotels

Disney Resort Hotels 

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort 

World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding and vanilla wafer crust
    • Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Janell drew inspiration from her Jamaican roots and time living in the U.S., where she developed a fondness for banana pudding. Janell took these classic dessert flavors and infused them into a special cheesecake topped with a Mickey garnish, a special nod to Janell’s dream of working for Disney coming true.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 

Boma – Flavors of Africa and The Mara

  • South African Vegetable Bowl: Curried vegetable stew, pilau rice, kale slaw, dried fruit achar, and avocado-tahini sauce (Plant-based)
    • To celebrate her heritage, Sous Chef Khuloud took inspiration from South African flavors and her Syrian roots and infused them into this plant-based dish.
Image of food at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Tea Time Salad at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 

Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood (Available March 1 through 31) 

  • Tea Time Salad: Endive and arugula salad with strawberries, lavender-fennel pollen-infused goat cheese, and an Earl Grey vinaigrette
    • The Tea Time Salad was inspired by the flavors commonly found at an afternoon tea, enhanced with Sous Chef Chelsea’s own unique twist.
Images of food at Walt Disney World in March 2024 for Women's History Month - Disney Resort Hotels
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort 

The Artist’s Palette (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • Cauliflower Bisque: Creamy cauliflower bisque, harissa, and roasted pistachio gremolata (New) 
    • This bisque is inspired by a recipe Sous Chef Lauren learned from her mother. In this version, you get a creamy and slightly spicy flavor from harissa, and the pistachio gremolata gives texture and freshness reminiscent of dipping homemade garlic bread into the soup.
  • Beef Bourguignon: Slow-braised beef and vegetables in a rich red wine jus served over creamy mashed potatoes (New)
    • The dish is inspired by a recipe from Sous Chef Lauren’s grandmother. “Beef Bourguignon is my tribute to my Granny, who showed me how you can take simple ingredients and create something delicious that feels like home, even if it isn’t something you might have had as a child.” – Sous Chef Lauren
  • Traditional Pound Cake: Homemade vanilla pound cake
    • Inspired by Proprietor Deborah’s family recipe, which has been passed down from generation to generation.
Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) 
  • Salmon and Orzo Special: Tarragon-honey mustard glaze, vegetable orzo salad, red pepper coulis, and pickled mustard seeds (New); Available at the following locations:
    • 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
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
      • Inspired by Sous Chef Fallon’s love for food, family, and seeing people smile when sharing a meal. Becoming a mom has influenced Chef Fallon’s approach to food, and she strives to provide her kids with healthier options while teaching them the importance of food for nourishment.

Happy Women’s History Month! I can’t wait to try all of these delicious and inspirational items this March.

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Foodie Guide to Flower & Garden Festival 2024

Foodie Guide By February 17, 2024 No Comments

Flavor is about to be in full bloom because the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is nearly here! From Feb. 28 through May 27, 2024, EPCOT will be transformed into a flower-filled adventure budding with delicious bites, masterfully-crafted topiaries, can’t-miss entertainment, and exclusive merchandise you won’t want to miss.

This year there are nearly 20 Outdoor Kitchens and over 60 – yes, you heard that right – new items to indulge in! That’s a lot of new flavors buzzing around. Within all these new menu items, ‘bee’ sure to try delights for the first time like the Cubanito at Florida Fresh and Peach Galette at EPCOT Farmers Feast. But don’t worry, there are plenty of returning favorites, including none other than the beloved Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade at Pineapple Promenade and the Chicken and Waffles at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board.

Once the Festival kicks off, be sure to pick up a Festival Passport and join in on the tasty foodie fun with the return of Garden Graze. To join in on this food stroll, which features 8 tasty bites from the Outdoor Kitchens, simply get a stamp on your passport after your purchase and once you collect five, you can receive your exclusive treat from the Pineapple Promenade.

Disney Gift Cards at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

And for a convenient way to pay as you go, try these specially designed mini festival-themed Disney Gift Cards. Simply load it and wear it on your wrist for quick and easy scanning when you purchase all your festival favorites.

I don’t know about you, but I am ready to get my flower, garden, and foodie on. It’s time to get your first look at the 2024 menus for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival!

Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board  

Food Items:

  • Chicken and Waffles: Crispy chicken and a honey sweet cornbread waffle with whipped honey butter and spicy honey
  • Honey-glazed Cauliflower with honey-roasted carrot purée, wild rice pilaf, spring vegetables, honey-blistered grapes, and sunflower brittle (New) 

Beverages:

  • Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with Streusel (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Copperpoint Brewing Co. Bee’s Squeeze Blonde Ale (New)  
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine
  • Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with blueberry vodka and streusel
Images of food and drinks at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Pineapple Promenade

Pineapple Promenade 

Food Items:

  • Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips
  • DOLE Whip (Plant-based) 

Beverages:

  • Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • DOLE Whip with Fanta (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Tropical Hefe
  • Copperpoint Brewing Co. Tropical Hibiscus Blonde Ale (New) 
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Perni Haze Hazy IPA (New) 
  • Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine
  • DOLE Whip topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur
  • Pineapple Beer Flight
Images of food and drinks at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Florida Fresh

Florida Fresh 

Food Items: 

  • Grilled Warm Water Lobster Tail with Key lime butter (New) 
  • Cubanito with mojo-marinated pork belly, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and stone ground mustard sauce (New) 
  • Florida Strawberry Shortcake (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)

Beverages: 

  • Cucumber-Watermelon Slushy (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Cucumber-Watermelon Slushy with Gin
Image of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Swirled Showcase

Swirled Showcase 

Food Items: 

  • Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
    • Vanilla
    • Peanut Butter
    • Grape Jelly
  • Strawberry Basil Sorbet in a waffle cone (New) 
  • Ice Cream Float: Vanilla Soft-serve and Barq’s Red Creme Soda (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with fresh honey, granulated honey, honey mead blueberry compote Presented by National Honey Board (New) 

Beverages:

  • Vanilla Soft-serve with Cantaloupe Liqueur (New) 
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Strawberry Banana Whip Hard Seltzer
  • Strawberry Basil Sorbet with Hard Seltzer
Image of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Refreshment Port

Refreshment Port 

Food Item: 

  • Plant-based Buffalo Chicken Tender Poutine on crispy potato barrels with ranch, and plant-based blue cheese crumbles (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)

Beverages: 

  • Country Boy Brewing Orange Cream Hard Cider (New) 
  • Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc
  • Frozen Mojito with Boyd & Blair Rum
Image of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Northern Bloom

Northern Bloom 

Food Items:

  • Beef Tenderloin Tips with mushroom bordelaise sauce, whipped potatoes, and garden vegetables
  • Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake

Beverages: 

  • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Blackberry Wine (New) 
  • Collective Arts Brewing Beyond Reason Micro Pale Ale (New) 
  • Glutenberg Blonde Ale
  • Collective Arts Brewing Grapefruit Lime Sour (New) 
  • Beer Flight
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - La Isla Fresca

La Isla Fresca 

Food Items:

  • IMPOSSIBLE Jamaican Beef Patty with Spicy Papaya Syrup (New) (Plant-based)
  • Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked with oat, almond, and coconut milks topped with toasted coconut (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)  

Beverages:

  • Tropical Slush: Lemonade, grapefruit, and simple syrup (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Mango Wowie Hazy IPA with mango (New)
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Tropical Perception White Sangria
  • Tropical Breeze with Don Q Límon Rum
Image of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina 

Food Items:

  • Mediterranean Flatbread with chermoula, roasted vegetables, artichoke, olives, feta cheese
  • Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake

Beverages: 

  • Pomegranate Mimosa
  • Keel Farms Pear Honeysuckle Hard Cider (New) 
  • Woodchuck Imperial Sippin’ Citrus Hard Cider (New) 
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Pomegranate Hard Cider
  • Cider Flight
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Magnolia Terrace

Magnolia Terrace 

Food Items:

  • Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad
  • Spicy Chicken Gumbo with andouille sausage and long grain & wild rice
  • Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Beverages:

  • Bayou Cocktail: Spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice
  • Urban Artifact Capy Snacks Fruit Punch Fruit Ale (New) 
  • Schneider Weisse LoveBeer Weissbier (New) 
  • Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA
  • Beer Flight
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Bauernmarkt: Farmer's Market

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market 

Food Items:

  • Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)
  • Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted cheese
  • Warm Cheese Strudel with berry compote

Beverages:

  • Bitburger Premium Pils
  • Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler
  • Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
  • Apfelschaumwein: Apple Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur
  • Beer Flight
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Refreshment Outpost

Refreshment Outpost

Food Items:

  • Seasonal Fruit Parfait with sweet chili sauce and DOLE Whip Mango (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)
  • Tangerine Soft-serve
  • Ice Cream Float: Tangerine soft-serve and Barq’s Red Creme Soda

Beverages: 

  • Lavender Martini: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with lavender and lemon
  • Crooked Can Brewing Sorpresa Picante Pale Ale Winter Garden (New) 
  • Woodchuck 802 Barrel-Aged Hard Cider (New) 
  • SweetWater Brewing Co. Fruit Punch IPA (New)
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Trowel & Trellis

Trowel & Trellis

Food Items:

  • IMPOSSIBLE Farmhouse Meatball with lentil bread, spinach, marinated vegetables, and creamy herb aïoli (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)
  • Soy-glazed Sticky Ribs with green onions and peanuts
  • Chocolate Mousse Terrarium with matcha crumble, and chocolate soil (New) 

Beverages:

  • Raspberry and Lemon Herbal Tea: Twinings Raspberry & Lemon Herbal Tea, and Simply Limeade (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) 
  • Raspberry and Lemon Herbal Tea with Gin: Twinings Raspberry & Lemon Herbal Tea, Simply Limeade, and Conniption Kinship Gin (New) 
  • Surreal Brewing Co. Natural Bridges Kolsch Style Non-Alcoholic Beer (New) 
  • Brew Hub Strawberry Heatwave Berliner (New) 
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - The Citrus Blossom

The Citrus Blossom

Food Items:

  • Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with orange-chile sauce
  • Lemon Meringue Pie: Lemon curd, lemon mousse, and toasted meringue

Beverages:

  • Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a souvenir Orange Bird sipper cup (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Southern Tier Brewing Company Orange Twist Imperial Ale (New) 
  • Left Hand Brewing Lemon Drop Shandy (New)
  • Stone Brewing Tangerine Express Hazy IPA (New) 
  • Key Lime Wine Slush (New) 
  • Beer Flight
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - BRUNCHCOT

BRUNCHCOT 

Food Items:

  • Avocado Toast with marinated tomatoes and plant-based cheese crumbles on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)
  • Biscuit and Gravy with IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Fried Steak and IMPOSSIBLE Sausage Gravy (New) 
  • Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon

Beverages:

  • Froot Loops Shake (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Peach Bellini
  • Coffee Cocktail: Joffrey’s Coffee with milk, vanilla vodka, and Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - EPCOT Farmers Feast

EPCOT Farmers Feast 

Food Items:

Early Bloom Menu (Available Feb. 28 through March 30):

  • Veal Tenderloin with spring pea risotto featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL INTERNATIONAL GRAINS Arborio Rice and red wine syrup (New)
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Springtime Menu

Springtime Menu (Available March 31 through April 27):

  • Seared Scallop with tomato risotto featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL INTERNATIONAL GRAINS Arborio Rice and tomato beurre blanc (New) 
  • Blueberry Buckle with lemon crème fraîche (New) 
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Summer Solstice (Available April 28 through May 27):

  • Seared Pork Tenderloin with corn risotto featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL INTERNATIONAL GRAINS Arborio Rice and roasted red pepper sauce (New) 
  • Peach Galette with ginger-vanilla whipped cream (New)

Image of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Grilled Street Corn on the Cob

Food Item (Available throughout entire festival):

  • Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cheese (Plant-based) (Garden Graze Food Stroll)

Beverages (Available throughout entire festival):

  • Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Hibiscus Gin
  • Frozen Lemon Tea Cocktail with Bärenjäger Honey & Bourbon

The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth

Food Items:

  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with cucumbers, olives, and multigrain crackers (New) 
  • Açaí Parfait with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and granola (New) 
  • Strawberry Fruit Bar (Plant-based)

Beverage:

  • Florida Smoothie: Pineapple, orange, and mango (New) 

Connections Eatery

Food Items:

  • Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich: Southern-fried chicken sandwich with hot honey and pickles on a brioche bun (New)
  • Orange Bird Liege Waffle

Beverage:

  • Blood Orange Hibiscus Margarita: Teremana Tequila with hibiscus and blood orange syrup, and orange juice (New)

Canada Popcorn Cart

Beverage:

  • Peach Smash: Canadian Club Whiskey with lemon, peach purée, and ginger (New)

United Kingdom Beer Cart

Beverage: 

  • Scottish Thistle: Fords Gin with lemon and blackcurrant-cucumber syrup garnished with cucumber (New)
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Jardin de Fiestas

Jardin de Fiestas 

Food Item:

  • Sope de Chilorio: Guajillo pepper-braised pork on fried corn shells with black beans, shredded cabbage, crema Mexicana, queso fresco, and chives (New) 
  • Tamale de Rajas: Poblano peppers, corn, and cheese in masa topped with poblano cream sauce, crema mexicana, pickled carrots and onions with chives (New)  
  • Flan de Guayaba: Vanilla flan with guava coulis, whipped cream, and fresh fruit (New) 

Beverages:

  • Lychee Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, lychee liqueur, citrus juice, and agave nectar (New) 
  • Floral Margarita: Cherry liqueur, mezcal, hibiscus tea, and lime juice (New) 
  • Craft Mexican Draft Beer
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Lotus House

Lotus House

Food Items:

  • Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce
  • House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons
  • Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings

Beverages:

  • Mango Bubble Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Brew Hub Honey Jasmine Lager Draft Beer
  • Dragon Dynasty: Baijiu spirit, light rum, dragon fruit syrup, piña colada mix, and soda water (New)
  • Lucky Peach: Peach whiskey, oolong tea, honey, lemon juice, and soda water (New) 
  • Tropical Moon: Vodka, triple sec, passion fruit syrup, soda water, and white boba pearls
Images of food at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2024 - Primavera Kitchen

Primavera Kitchen 

Food Items:

  • Bocconcini: Mozzarella bocconcini, grape tomatoes, and pesto sauce (New) 
  • Arrabbiata: Pennette pasta, spicy tomato sauce, and buttery shrimp (New) 
  • Quattro Formaggi: Pennette pasta and four-cheese sauce (New) 
  • Chocolate Cannoli: Chocolate-covered cannoli shell with peanut butter-ricotta filling (New) 

Beverages:

  • Peroni Pilsner
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Prosecco
  • Italian Sangria (Available in red or white) 
  • Italian Margarita with limoncello and tequila
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Hanami

Food Items:

  • Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and lychee wrapped in coconut rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, drizzled raspberry sauce, and toasted coconut
  • Steam Bun filled with vegetables and plant-based soy meat (New) 
  • Ramen Cup: Ramen salad shaken in a cup with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and dashi broth with chili oil and yuzu (New) 

Beverages:

  • Watermelon-Strawberry Lemonade (New) 
  • Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Cherry Blossom Green Tea Pilsner (New) 
  • Ichigo Breeze Cocktail: Sake with Strawberry and Watermelon (New) 
  • Ozeki Pineapple Nigori Sake (New) 
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Fleur de Lys 

Food Items:

  • Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie: Croissant with Goat Cheese, Herbs, and Roasted Garlic
  • Parmentier de Canard A L’Orange: Pulled Duck Confit with Orange Sauce and Garlic-Rosemary Mashed Potatoes (New) 
  • Gâteau au Crémeux Citron, Lavende et Thym, Compote de Fruits Rouges: Warm Cake filled with Lemon, Lavender, and Thyme-infused Cream served with Berry Compote (New) 
  • Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized Beignet filled with Vanilla Cream and glazed with Caramel Fleur de Sel

Beverages: 

  • Kronenbourg Blanc 1664: Fruity White Beer with Citrus Notes
  • Sparkling Raspberry Cocktail: Sparkling Wine with Raspberry Flavor
  • Jean Bojour Val de Loire: Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley (New) 
  • La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juices
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Funnel Cake

  • Funnel Cake with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, whipped cream, strawberry glaze, and strawberry crunch (New)
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Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company 

World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE) 

  • Iced Honey Jasmine Latte: A floral fusion of espresso, honey jasmine syrup, milk, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbles (New) (Alcoholic version available with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur) 

Near Canada

  • Citrus Frosted Iced Tea: A tangy blend of frozen lemonade, Minute Maid Lemonade, Iced Tea, and orange-tangerine syrup garnished with a glazed orange peel (New) (Alcoholic version available with Grey Goose Vodka)

Showcase Plaza (Near Disney Traders) 

  • Iced Berry Chai Latte: A berry sweet blend of chai tea, blueberry syrup, and milk topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (New) (Alcoholic version available with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur) 

The American Adventure

  • Tropical Frosted Iced Tea: An exotic blend of frozen lemon, Minute Maid Lemonade, iced tea, and Hawaiian Island Syrup garnished with a glazed orange peel (New) (Alcoholic version available with Grey Goose Vodka)
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6 Disney Festivals to Have On Your Radar in 2024

News By February 16, 2024 No Comments

You’ll want to check out today’s “go-to” breakdown of fan-favorite festivals at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. We’ll be updating this story during the year with useful information (dates and details) and adding Disney holiday parties and events- so, be sure to keep this special page handy.

2024 Disney Festivals


EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival  Feb. 28- May 27

The Scoop: This popular springtime event features brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, lively entertainment and more at EPCOT.

A Must Do: Garden Rocks Concert Series – with great bands performing live daily at American Gardens.

Not To Miss: An amazing new Groot topiary and other beautiful topiaries and gardens.

To Try: Spike’s Pollination Exploration and the Egg-stravaganza Hunt around World Showcase are interactive seasonal scavenger hunts.  And Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth offers the chance to get up close and personal with butterflies.

To Taste: Many favorite Outdoor Kitchens will be back. A special Disney Eats Foodie Guide is in the works.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 1- April 22

The Scoop: A food aficionado’s paradise! This festival features creative food and beverages, cooking demonstrations and amazing entertainment inspired by cultures and cuisines of California.

A Must Do: The popular attraction, Soarin’ Over California, returns for a limited time during the festival.

To Taste: You’re in for a treat when we roll out this year’s festival Disney Eats Foodie Guide!

Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort – April 26- Aug. 4

The Scoop: A resort-wide celebration of all things Pixar with entertainment, colorful decor, themed menu and commemorative merchandise.

A Must Do: New daytime parade “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” debuting at Disney California Adventure park. Also, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” returns at Disneyland park with some new scenes.

To See: You may encounter new characters like Ember and Wade from “Elemental,” Red Panda Mei from “Turning Red” and more.

To Taste: Keep an eye out for more in a new 2024 Foodie Guide from the Disney Eats team.

Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure park – Begins Nov. 15

The Scoop: An only-at-Disney seasonal celebration with music, food and more that draws inspiration from multicultural festivities.

A Must Do: Disney Festival of Holidays will feature a diverse slate of entertainment offerings throughout Disney California Adventure park, so stay tuned for more details!

To Taste: Delicious dishes and drinks inspired by traditions of  Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Stay tuned for our Disney Eats Foodie Guide.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE  (dates coming)

The Scoop: A food aficionado’s paradise too! This festival features a variety of cultures, cuisines and even innovative cooking techniques by chefs from around the world.

A Must Do: Eat to the Beat Concert Series! Live concerts showcase local acts and well-known bands at America Gardens Theatre. More details to come.

To Taste: Each year, our Festival Foodie Guide is a popular post here on the Blog, including the Pickle Milkshake last year. Stay tuned for our new Guide in 2024.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth – (dates coming)

The Scoop: A celebration of the holidays like none other with sights, sounds and flavors of the season from around the world.

A Must Do: Candlelight Processional (Disney Parks tradition) takes place nightly at America Gardens Theatre with celebrity narrators retelling the Christmas story.

Not To Miss: Holiday storytellers and musical groups bring to life seasonal traditions and lore around World Showcase.

To Taste: Holiday Kitchens have treasured recipes and festive drinks from around the globe. Disney Eats will have more later in 2024!

As you can see, we’ve got a jam-packed lineup of festivals (with more parties and events to come) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2024.

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Foodie Guide to Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2024

Foodie Guide By February 15, 2024 No Comments

You’re about to go on a foodie adventure across California, filled with bites, sips, and fun because the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner. From March 1 through April 22, 2024, Disney California Adventure park will be home to delicious flavors inspired by the Golden State. All throughout the resort, you’ll be able to treat your taste buds to tasty delights and even attend cooking demonstrations!

This year, there are more than 80 new items, so you better bring your appetite! Among this menu lineup, you can enjoy soon-to-be favorites like the S’mores Caramel Tart at California Craft Brews and IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Parm Bites at Earth Eats. But no need to worry. There are plenty of returning California staples back to fill your bellies, like the Grilled Top Sirloin at Garlic Kissed and Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces at Nuts About Cheese.

If you want an enhanced feasting experience, consider the Sip and Savor Pass, a special, commemorative credential that lets you sample different food and non-alcoholic beverage items at participating locations anytime throughout the festival. New this year, the pass is available in either a four-coupon or eight-coupon version, giving you options for just the right amount. Both are available for purchase at various locations throughout Disney California Adventure park.

If you’re in the mood for even more foodie fun, there are various bookable culinary experiences offered at the resort for an additional cost! Venture over to the Disneyland Hotel for the Trader Sam’s Tiki Mixology Seminar where you’ll learn to make one of their legendary libations, and even get a souvenir mug to take home with you. Hearthstone Lounge will play host to A Walk on the Silverado Trail filled with delicious bites and beverages, including some of the finest California wines at the hotel. Be sure to check out availability for these exciting experiences and even more offered throughout the resort this year!

There’s so much to do (and taste) at the festival this year! Let’s waste no more time and explore the full list of items coming to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival in the official Foodie Guide!

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Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces 

California Craft Brews (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Cheeseburger Bao with Thousand Island dressing, grilled onions, pickle, and tomato relish (New)
  • S’mores Caramel Tart: Graham cracker tart shell filled with caramel and chocolate ganache topped with a toasted marshmallow (New)
  • Frozen Mangonada Beer Slush: Brewery X Baja Boi, mango purée, rock melon syrup, grapefruit juice, and mango-chamoy glaze (New)
  • Brewery X Baja Boi Mexican Lager with salt and lime (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • La Bodega Brewing Company Pay the Piper Double IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Eagle Rock Brewery Golden Ale (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Unsung Brewing Co. Intracore IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Bottle Logic Brewing Watermelon Lemonade Seltzer (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Crowns & Hops Inglewood Sun West Coast IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Left Coast Brewing Co. Del Mar St. Dortmunder-style Export Lager (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Full Circle Brewing Company Peachy Vibes Wheat Ale (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Mission Brewing Foggy Shores Hefeweizen (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime)(New)
  • Russian River Brewing Blind Pig IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Stone Brewing Stone Ruination Double IPA (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Delahunt Brewing Co. Salvatore Italian Pilsner (Michelada version available with chile-lime seasoning and a lime) (New)
  • Cal-IPA Beer Flight (New)
  • Spring Favorites Beer Flight (New)
  • West Coast Beer Flight (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Cheese Pizza-flavored Wings with ranch dip (New)
  • BBQ Beef Brisket Slider with smoked white cheddar and dill pickles on salt and pepper brioche
  • Kiwi-Apple Lemonade: Minute Maid Lemonade, apple juice, and kiwi and Granny Smith apple syrups garnished with a purple orchid (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Tangerine Tiki Cocktail: Dark rum, vanilla-citrus liqueur, tangerine and lime juices, and honey syrup garnished with a dried red pineapple wheel (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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D-Lish (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon
  • Olive Oil Cake glazed with lemon curd, topped with vanilla bean Chantilly, and finished with fresh candied lemons, strawberry crunch, and lemon-lime gelée (New)
  • Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler: Gold Peak Black Tea, huckleberry and agave syrups, grapefruit soda, and lemon and orange juices garnished with an orange wedge (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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Earth Eats 

  • IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Parm Bites with tomato and cheese sauces and grated parmesan (New)
  • IMPOSSIBLE Beef Stroganoff: Egg noodles tossed in a mushroom cream sauce with IMPOSSIBLE beef and sour cream (New)
  • Watermelon Cucumber Mojito: White rum, watermelon liqueur, mojito and cucumber syrups, watermelon purée, and lime juice topped with Topo Chico and garnished with a watermelon spear with Tajín twist
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last) 
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Garlic Kissed (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Grilled Top Sirloin with roasted garlic-gruyère smashed potatoes and black garlic chimichurri
  • Guava-Lychee Mule: Vodka, guava nectar, ginger and lychee syrups, and lemon juice topped with guava cider and garnished with a lemon wheel
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last) 
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Golden Dreams (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Frozen Old Fashioned: Non-alcoholic bourbon-flavored ice cream, bitters crema, orange zest glaze, and cherry spheres (New)
  • Fig Matcha Latte: Matcha, soy milk, and coconut and simple syrups topped with a fig oat sweet cream and garnished with matcha powder (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, maple syrup, brown butter and demerara syrups, and oat milk with a blueberry sweet cream garnished with cinnamon-flavored cereal crumble (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Peach Cobbler Cocktail: Moonshine, peach and amaretto liqueur, peach nectar, condensed milk, vanilla and cinnamon syrups, and lemon juice garnished with frozen peaches (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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LA Style 

  • Carnitas-style Pork Belly with esquites corn mac salad featuring Tajín Habanero (New)
  • Baja-style Fish Taco with cabbage slaw, cilantro-lime crema and pico de gallo (New) (Plant-based)
  • Spicy Strawberry Cocktail: Gin, strawberry and tamarind purées, strawberry syrup, pineapple juice, chile spices, and Tajín chamoy garnished with a Tamarindo straw (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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Nuts About Cheese (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese with crispy dill pickle onions (New) 
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces: Chocolate Mickey-shaped macaron filled with caramel ganache and made with SNICKERS bar pieces
  • PB&J Whiskey Shake: Peanut butter whiskey, raspberry liqueur, vanilla ice cream, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, and peanut butter & raspberry syrups, garnished with a raspberry (New) 
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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Peppers Cali-Ente (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Shrimp Papas Locas: Cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and chipotle shrimp (New)
  • Chile Relleno Empanada with Arbol pepper salsa and Oaxaca and Cotija cheeses
  • Cantarito-Style Paloma: Reposado tequila, habanero-infused pineapple juice, lime juice, rock melon syrup, and Fresca garnished with a pineapple wheel and Tajín Clásico
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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Uncork California (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Raspberry Almond Cake: Almond cake with raspberry mousse and fresh raspberries (New)
  • Chrysanthemum Mimosa: Prosecco with lemonade and rock melon and chrysanthemum syrups (New)
  • Hibiscus-Rose Mimosa: Prosecco with hibiscus tea and rose syrup (New)
  • Apricot-Lavender Mimosa: Prosecco with apricot purée and lavender syrup (New)
  • Rosé Margarita: Blanco tequila, rosé, lemon juice, white peach and agave syrups, and cantaloupe purée garnished with a lemon wheel (New)
  • Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence (New)
  • Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay (New)
  • Conundrum White Blend (New)
  • Daou Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (New)
  • Cline Old Vine Zinfandel (New)
  • Fess Parker Frontier Red Blend (New)
  • Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (New)
  • White Wine Flight (New)
  • Red Wine Flight (New)
  • Springtime Bouquet Mimosa Flight (New)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last)
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Other Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park 

Award Wieners (Available March 1 through April 23; mobile order available) 

  • Brewery X Sangria Hard Seltzer

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza: BBQ-spiced chicken, house-made BBQ Sauce, red onion, and chopped cilantro (Available by the slice or a whole pie) (New)
  • No-Bake Peanut Butter-Salted Pretzel Cheesecake with a cookies and cream crust topped with chocolate-coated salted pretzels and chocolate ganache (New)

Cappuccino Cart (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Chocolate-Espresso Loaf: Chocolate-espresso cake filled with chocolate mousse and topped with dark chocolate ganache and chocolate and white chocolate curls (New)
  • Honeydew Milk Tea with coconut-lychee jelly topped with a creamy citrus foam (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
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Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Butter Cake à la Mode: Butter cake topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream (New) 

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Strawberry Horchata: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage with strawberry sauce (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Strawberry Horchata with Spiced Rum: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage with strawberry sauce and spiced rum
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Hollywood Lounge (Available March 1 through April 30; mobile order available) 

  • Chicken Lollipop: Beer-brined chicken with poblano mashed potatoes, caramelized fennel, and fried carrots (New)
  • Kiwi Tequila Mule: Tequila, lime juice, and kiwi syrup topped with ginger beer (New)
  • Prickly Pear Vodka Mule: Vodka, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup topped with ginger beer (New)
  • Whiskey Mule: Whiskey, lime juice, and simple syrup topped with ginger beer and a mint sprig (New) 
  • Passion Fruit Mojito: Light rum, passion fruit syrup, and limeade topped with soda water and garnished with a mint sprig (New)
  • Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (New)
  • Listel Grain de Gris Rosé (New)
  • Kunde Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (New)
  • Mule Flight (New)
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Lamplight Lounge (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Turf and a Little Bit of Surf: Filet mignon, aromatic cauliflower purée, soy-glazed potatoes, grilled asparagus, mushrooms, and black garlic-red wine reduction served with a side of shrimp toast (New)
  • Strawberry-Lychee Shortcake Donuts: Lychee-glazed donuts with strawberry shortcake crumbles served with vanilla bean ice cream and lychee dip (New)

Mendocino Terrace (Available March 1 through April 28; mobile order available) 

  • GoGi “Goldie” Chardonnay (New)
  • Château Margüi Rosé 1784 (New)
  • Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (New)
  • Disney Family Wine Flight (New)

Pym Tasting Lab (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Pint-sized Pints Mini Flight (New) 

Paradise Beer Garden (Available Feb. 29 through April 22) 

  • Stereo Brewing Company Perfect Day IPA
  • Bottle Logic Brewing Fuzzy Logic IPA (New)
  • Mother Earth Brew Co. Cali Creamin’ Peaches & Cream Ale (New)
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Liquid Hoppiness IPA (New)
  • Noble Ale Works Naughty Sauce Stout (New)
  • Victory Brewing Company Golden Monkey (New)
  • Chapman Crafted Beer Social Butterfly Wheat Ale (New)
  • Golden Road Brewing Ride On Tropical IPA
  • 2 Towns Ciderhouse Strawberry Lemonade Cider (New)
  • Fun & Fruity Flight (New)
  • Build Your Own Flight (New)
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Paradise Garden Grill (Available Feb. 29 through April 22; mobile order available)

  • Sisig Burrito: Seasoned pork, onions, serrano peppers, garlic fried rice, scrambled egg, and marinated tomatoes with a side of chicharrones and vinegar dipping sauce (New) 
  • Chicken Musakhan: Roasted spiced half chicken and sumac stewed onions on flatbread with a Mediterranean salad and a garlic yogurt dipping sauce (New)
  • Tacos Gobernador: Chipotle-marinated shrimp tacos with pepper jack served with Spanish rice and refried beans
  • Loaded Baked Potato: Seasoned steak tips and BBQ baked beans topped with cheese sauce, tangy slaw, and green onions (New) (Plant-based)
  • Cheese Quesadilla (Disney Check Meal)
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  • Pistachio Cheesecake: New York-style pistachio cheesecake (New)
  • Pineapple-Melon Cocktail: Melon Liqueur, pineapple juice, and a splash of citrus (New)
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Smokejumpers Grill (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available) 

  • Pastrami Fries: Crinkle-cut fries topped with cheese sauce, pastrami, Smokejumpers Grill sauce, and pickles (New) 

Sonoma Terrace (Available March 1 through April 28; mobile order available)

  • Charcuterie Flatbread: Chef’s selection of deli and cured meats, mozzarella, caramelized onions, and chopped pepperoncini served with pepperoncini dip (New) 

Studio Catering Co. (Available March 1 through April 22; mobile order available) 

  • Chicken Lollipop: Beer-brined chicken with poblano mashed potatoes, caramelized fennel, and fried carrots (New)

Select Outdoor Vending Locations (Available Feb. 29 through April 22)

  • Loaded Carnitas Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce, salsa verde, cilantro, and onion (New)
  • Modelo Especial
  • Unsung Brewing Co MetaPlex IPA
  • Cantaritos By Jarritos Mandarin Hard Soda (New)
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Churros at Hollywood Land (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Cannoli Churro: Churro rolled in cinnamon-sugar topped with cannoli cream, chocolate chips, and puff pastry (New)

Churros near Goofy’s Sky School (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Spice Shortbread Churro: Spiced shortbread sugar with cookie butter drizzle (New)

Señor Buzz Churros  (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Unforgettable Bing Bong Churro: Shortbread cookie sugar and strawberry jelly with sprinkled icing (New)

Willie’s Churros (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Butterscotch Banana Churro: Churro rolled in banana sugar topped with butterscotch icing, butterscotch drops, and banana chip crumble (New) 
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Novelties Available Throughout the Disneyland Resort 

  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Dragonfly Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
    • Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge, Mendocino Terrace, and Sonoma Terrace
  • Food & Wine Festival Stainless Steel Stemless Fluted Jade Glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
    • Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge, Mendocino Terrace, and Sonoma Terrace

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Hearthstone Lounge (Available April 19)

  • “A Walk on the Silverado Trail” Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food & Wine Experience: Hosted amongst the notable collection of historical California art at the venerable Hearthstone Lounge, sip a curated selection of the Silverado Trail’s exquisite wines delightfully paired with plates specially crafted by the talented hotel culinary team. Meet the chefs and sommeliers of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa as well as experts from the wine industry in an indoor-outdoor culinary experience. (Age 21 and older)
Disneyland Hotel

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (Available March 11 and 25 and April 8 and 22)

  • Mixology Class at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Lounge: Learn to make a classic tiki libation in the legendary Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. After enjoying your hand-crafted cocktail, indulge in tray-passed hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the sounds of the island at the outdoor fireplace. Take home a Trader Sam’s fan favorite tiki mug as a souvenir of your adventure. (Age 21 and older)
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Downtown Disney District 

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available March 1 through April 22) 

  • Calabrian Chili Glazed Salmon: 6 oz. pan roasted salmon covered in a Calabrian chili glaze served over a carrot and parsnip purée and miso-marinated bok choy (New) 
  • Blood Orange Arugula Salad: Arugula tossed in a blood orange vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese, croutons, crispy prosciutto, and blood orange segments (New) 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • BT Fish & Chips Sandwich: Battered cod, Down East Tartar Sauce, malt vinegar and black pepper spice, black pepper fries, and lemon and dill slaw (New) 

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Grilled Mexican Seabass: Gulf shrimp and heirloom tomato salad, Tasso potato cake, and yellow bell pepper emulsion paired with Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc (New) 
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Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Vesuvio: Hand-tossed dough, pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, and capers drizzled with California hot honey (New)
  • Wine Flight: Choose three 3 oz. pours from a selection of California and Italian wines

Salt & Straw (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Pink Rose & Watermelon Sorbet: A ripe watermelon and rosé sorbet drizzled in for a crisp tartness that carefully balances the sweetness of the wine

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available March 1 through April 22)

  • Filet Sliders: Two filet sliders topped with crispy onions and horseradish cream paired with shoestring fries (New) 

What a line up on the way. There’s clearly so much to see and taste at the festival this year!

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1900 Park Fare Reopens April 10 at Disney’s Grand Floridian

News By February 10, 2024 No Comments

Today, we have an exciting update many of you have been waiting for: 1900 Park Fare is reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10. This iconic restaurant will feature returning guest favorites along with a newly refurbished dining room and other special touches.

Here are five things to look forward to when you return:

1. Wish Upon a Star with Favorite Disney Characters

Because meals are best enjoyed alongside friends, a few familiar faces will stop by throughout breakfast and dinner — some for the first time at this location! In this refreshed character dining experience, you’ll be joined by Aladdin in his Prince Ali look, Cinderella, Mirabel and Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as they celebrate the power of a wish.

2. Enjoy a Feast Fit for Royalty

An enchanting buffet will be served for breakfast and dinner, featuring some returning guest favorites — yes, that includes the strawberry soup! — along with new menu offerings dreamed up by our talented chefs to pay tribute to some of the characters and stories you’ll encounter throughout the restaurant.

3. Look for Nods to the Restaurant’s Heritage

Fans of 1900 Park Fare will remember Big Bertha, an antique organ that has called the resort home since 1988. Look for her in the main dining room, where she’s on display as its grand centerpiece!

Just like before, carousel theming is woven throughout the restaurant — starting with the impressive new mural shown above, which will serve as the focal point of the restaurant’s entrance. In one of the adjoining dining rooms, you’ll find drawings of carousel animals inspired by classic Disney films like “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Little Mermaid.” Keep an eye out for other hidden carousel details when you visit!

4. Delight in Exclusive New Artwork

The artistic touches continue throughout the main dining room, where you’ll also find twelve new portraits created exclusively for the restaurant by Disney artists. Each one, inspired by the impressionist art style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, features a different Disney character as they hope, dream and wish upon a star (or even a magic lamp or a wishing well).

5. Celebrate Traditions and Create New Ones

Over the years, 1900 Park Fare has been the backdrop of so many of our guests’ favorite vacation memories — mine included! At the heart of this unique restaurant is the magic and whimsy of turn-of-the-century gardens and fairgrounds, where people of all ages came together to enjoy each other’s company. The spirit of those carefree days spent outdoors is brought to life with each detail big and small, making it the perfect place to create new memories with loved ones.

Mark your calendars, because reservations for 1900 Park Fare open on March 5 at DisneyWorld.comPro tip: The Disney Dining Plan is a great way to plan meals around your family’s schedule, and it includes character dining options! Breakfast and dinner at 1900 Park Fare will each count as one (1) Table-Service Meal on the Disney Dining Plan.

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5 Best Valentine’s Day Recipes Straight from the Vault

Cooking Up the Magic at Home By February 9, 2024 No Comments

Since Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, we’re sharing five ideas to help you create a delicious meal at home: an appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert, and cocktail recipe from the Disney Recipe Vault just for you that are fun to make and even more fun to eat.

With five recipes to choose from, you can pick your favorites or make them all to impress that someone special.

Let’s take a look at the Disney recipes for Valentine’s Day so you can start planning the perfect menu!

Jump to Recipes

Rustic Bruschetta from Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure Park
Lake Buena Vista Club Spinach Salad from the Disney Recipe Vault
Beef and Shrimp from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park
Chocolate Truffle Cake from Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Chocolate Martini from the Disney Recipe Vault

Rustic Bruschetta from Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure Park

Rustic Bruschetta from Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure Park

This flavorful Rustic Bruschetta graced the menu for many years at Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure parkTo save time on Valentine’s Day, the mushroom and artichoke topping for this bruschetta can be made up to two days in advance and reheated before serving. This recipe serves 6-8 as an appetizer but will serve two people as a main course.

Cooking up the Magic: Rustic Bruschetta from Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure Park

RUSTIC BRUSCHETTA from Wine Country Trattoria, Disney California Adventure Park
Serves 6 to 8, as an appetizer

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced crimini mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 medium French baguette
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine onion and 2 tablespoons olive oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until onions are soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, toss mushrooms and artichoke hearts with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a medium baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 300°F.
  4. Combine caramelized onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl. Set aside.
  5. Cut baguette into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place slices on a large baking sheet, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp but not browned. Set aside.
  6. Whisk together mascarpone cheese, garlic, shallots, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Spread toasted baguette slices with the mascarpone mixture, then top with mushroom mixture. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Lake Buena Vista Club Spinach Salad from Lake Buena Vista Club

For the salad course, we’re sharing a recipe from the former Lake Buena Vista Club. The anchovy dressing on the Lake Buena Vista Club Spinach Salad was a house specialty (and a fan favorite). The dressing can be made in advance and stored for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Cooking up the Magic: Lake Buena Vista Club Spinach Salad from Lake Buena Vista Club

LAKE BUENA VISTA CLUB SPINACH SALAD from the Disney Recipe Vault
Serves 4-6

SALAD DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 4 anchovy filets, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

SPINACH SALAD

  • 32 ounces baby spinach leaves, washed and drained
  • 1 medium red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • Favorite croutons

FOR SALAD DRESSING:

  1. Mix water, anchovies, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce in food processor until blended. Add mayonnaise and sour cream and process 2 minutes longer.
  2. Chill until ready to serve. Dressing can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

FOR SPINACH SALAD:

  1. Toss spinach, red onion and mushrooms in serving bowl.
  2.  Lightly coat with dressing. Top with croutons.
Beef and Shrimp from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park

Beef and Shrimp from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park

On Valentine’s Day or other special occasions, I really enjoy an entrée that’s a step up from normal weekday cooking. Although it’s no longer on the menu, this Beef and Shrimp recipe from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park can be enjoyed at home and is sure to impress your guests. The demi-glace can be purchased at special markets. If blood oranges are unavailable, orange juice may be substituted.

Cooking up the Magic Beef and Shrimp from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park

BEEF AND SHRIMP from Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom Park
Serves 4

SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES

  • 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes
  • 1 clove elephant garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

BABY CARROTS

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

BEEF

  • 4 (5-ounce) beef tenderloin filets
  • Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

SHRIMP

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 5 piquanté peppers, stems and seeds removed
  • Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DEMI-GLACE

  • 1/2 cup beef demi-glace
  • 2 tablespoons blood orange juice

FOR SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine potatoes, garlic, and oil in a large roasting pan. Bake for 40 minutes, turning once, until potatoes are tender.
  2. Place potatoes and garlic in a bowl and smash with a potato masher or fork. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.

FOR BABY CARROTS:

  1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and cook for one minute, until fragrant. Add carrots and reduce heat to medium-low.
  2. Cook carrots, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until tender.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.

FOR BEEF:

  1. Heat a grill pan or heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, until very hot. Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear filets for about 4 minutes on each side, turning once, which will cook the filet to medium rare. If meat browns too quickly before interior is done, reduce heat to medium-low. To test doneness, check steak temperature with a meat thermometer.
  3. Let beef rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

FOR SHRIMP:

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove shrimp from pan. Add wine and lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, until liquid is reduced by half.
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in butter. Add shrimp back to pan, stirring to heat through.
  4. Remove from heat and add chives, piquanté peppers and salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.

FOR DEMI-GLACE:

  1. Heat demi-glace in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Stir in blood orange juice.
  2. Keep warm until ready to serve.

TO SERVE:

  1. Place 1/4 of the smashed fingerling potatoes in the center of each plate in a thin layer. Top potatoes with beef and drizzle 2 tablespoons of demi-glace over each steak.
  2. Top with 1/4 of the shrimp and sauce. Place carrots on one side of each plate.
Chocolate Truffle Cake from Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Chocolate Truffle Cake from Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Now for the dessert. The decadent Chocolate Truffle Cake from a past Napa Rose menu at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa can still be enjoyed at home with this recipe. Whipping warm egg whites can be tricky, so make sure your small metal bowl is clean and dry before adding egg whites.

Cooking up the Magic Chocolate Truffle Cake from Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE from Napa Rose, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (extra for ramekins)
  • 6 1/2 ounces high quality 58% bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature, separated
  • 1/2 cups sugar, divided (extra for ramekins)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F. Lightly butter bottom and sides of 8 individual (3/4 cup) ramekins. Coat thinly with sugar and shake out excess. Set aside.
  2. Prepare a double boiler and bring water to a simmer over low heat. Place butter and chocolate in top of double boiler and gently stir until melted smoothly and combined.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl for 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened. Add flour and combine.
  4. Ladle a small amount of melted chocolate into egg yolk mixture and whisk to combine. Add another ladle of chocolate into egg yolk mixture and continue to whisk. Once the temperature of the egg yolk mixture has been warmed, add remaining chocolate to egg yolks and whisk vigorously until completely combined. Set aside.
  5. Warm egg whites in a small metal bowl (make sure it is very clean and dry) that just fits into a small saucepan with hot water in it. Allow egg whites to warm for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from water and add 1 tablespoon sugar, whip mixture using a hand-held mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  6. Slowly add an additional 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar while continuing to whip egg whites. Increase speed to high and slowly add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Whip egg whites and sugar for another 3 to 4 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold in 1/4 of chocolate mixture into egg whites to combine. Add remaining chocolate and continue to fold till completely combined, being careful not to overwork mixture.
  8. Divide batter equally among the prepared ramekins, filling 3/4 full. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 14 minutes, or until tops are puffy, but center is still soft. Do not overbake.
  9. Cut around edges of cakes using a small knife to loosen cakes. Carefully invert cakes onto serving plates.
  10. Place a heart-shaped stencil over each cake and sift powdered sugar on top before serving.
Chocolate Martini from the Disney Recipe Vault

Chocolate Martini from the Disney Recipe Vault

We’re ending our Valentine’s Day recipes with a Chocolate Martini from the Disney Recipe Vault. It’s the perfect way to end a delicious meal. If you have a sweet tooth, you can also sip on this tasty cocktail throughout the entire meal instead!

Cooking up the Magic Chocolate Martini from the Disney Recipe Vault

CHOCOLATE MARTINI from the Disney Recipe Vault
Serves 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ounce chocolate liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce vanilla vodka
  • 1/2 ounce hazelnut liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce crème de cacoa liqueur
  • Chocolate stick, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, shake, and strain into martini glass. Garnish with chocolate stick.
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