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Cooking Up the Magic: Warm Up with 7 Soup Recipes

Cooking Up the Magic at Home By January 26, 2024 No Comments

Since January is National Soup Month and Feb. 4 is National Homemade Soup Day, we’ve got some tasty ways for you to celebrate with seven delicious soup recipes from the Disney Recipe Vault you’re going to love. If you can’t decide which of these recipes you want to make, invite a few friends over and ask each one to bring a different soup so you can try them all!

Let’s get to the Disney recipes for National Soup Month and National Homemade Soup Day!

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Curry, Carrot, and Apple Soup from Disney Cruise Line

Cheesy Enchilada Soup from Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park

Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park

Tomato Florentine Soup from Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

IMPOSSIBLE Sausage and Kale Soup from EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Creamy Corn Soup with Crab from Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Beef and Barley Soup from The Disney Recipe Vault

Curry, Carrot, and Apple Soup from Disney Cruise Line

Curry, Carrot, and Apple Soup from Disney Cruise Line

Our first soup from the Disney Recipe Vault is the Curry, Carrot, and Apple Soup from Disney Cruise Line. Apples and carrots add just the right amount of sweetness to the curry powder. To enjoy a plant-based version of this recipe, use your favorite plant-based yogurt alternative to top the soup.

Curry, Carrot, and Apple Soup from Disney Cruise Line

CURRY, CARROT, AND APPLE SOUP

Disney Cruise Line

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder

1 cup diced carrots (about 4 medium carrots)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped

4 cups vegetable broth

1 whole carrot

Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Plain yogurt, fresh parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add diced carrots, onions, and apple, and stir until coated with curry powder. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Stir in broth and cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until carrots and apples are very soft, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. While soup cooks, preheat oven to 400°F. Peel whole carrot and shave into very thin curls. Roast for 3 to 5 minutes, or until ends are browned and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. Remove soup from heat and purée in a blender, or with a hand-held immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. To serve, top each bowl with a dollop of yogurt, roasted carrot curls, and parsley.
Cheesy Enchilada Soup from Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park

Cheesy Enchilada Soup from Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park

Our next soup recipe is the Cheesy Enchilada Soup from Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure park. If you’re looking for a creamy and filling soup full of flavor, this is the perfect soup for you. Frying the tortilla strips for the top is worth the extra time and adds a delicious crunch. Although this dish is no longer on the menu, there are still plenty of treats to enjoy at Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe.

Cheesy Enchilada Soup from Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park

CHEESY ENCHILADA SOUP

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe

Disney California Adventure Park

Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS

5 yellow corn tortillas, cut into thin strips

1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus 2 tablespoons, divided

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup corn

5 cups chicken stock

15-ounce can tomato puree

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 1/4 teaspoons sugar

3/4 teaspoon hot sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

4 teaspoons flour

1/2 cup water

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

  1. With caution, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet. When oil is hot, carefully add tortilla strips and stir until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. Cook onion in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic, bell pepper and corn; cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken stock, tomato puree, salt, chili powder, pepper, sugar, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Whisk flour and water in a small bowl and stir into soup. Bring to a boil, then simmer 4 minutes.
  5. Add chicken and bring back to a simmer. Stir in cream, sour cream, shredded cheese, and black beans.
  6. To serve, garnish with reserved fried tortilla strips and cilantro.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park

Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park

Another favorite recipe from the Disney Recipe Vault is Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Carnation Café at Disneyland park. Baked potato soup is a fantastic comfort food and the tasty toppings make it a fun soup to eat and serve. To keep the potatoes from turning brown, soak diced potatoes in cold water until ready to use and drain before using. Freezing the bacon for 20 minutes makes it easier to chop too.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Carnation Café

Disneyland Park

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

1 pound bacon, roughly chopped

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 large carrot, peeled and diced

3/4 cup diced celery

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced

4 medium red potatoes, diced

1/4 cup flour

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, to taste

4 cups heavy whipping cream

Optional garnishes: chopped chives, reserved chopped bacon, sour cream, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a 6- to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels (reserve half for garnish). In the bacon fat, cook onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes.  Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.
  6. Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.
Tomato Florentine Soup from Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Tomato Florentine Soup from Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The rotating soup offerings at Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge are a guest favorite. If you’re looking for a lighter soup that is still filling, this recipe is perfect for you! Ground turkey, vegetables, pasta, and delicious seasonings come together for a treat to warm you up on cold days, but it’s light enough to enjoy all year long. If you have leftover soup, it makes an easy lunch the next day.

Tomato Florentine Soup from Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

TOMATO FLORENTINE SOUP

Boma – Flavors of Africa

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground turkey breast

1 teaspoon seasoning salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup diced onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

16 ounces chicken stock

15 ounces tomato sauce

2 cups finely diced fresh tomatoes

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 dried bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup cooked elbow macaroni noodles

6-ounce bag baby spinach

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add turkey, seasoning salt, and pepper. Cook, crumbling turkey into small pieces, 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic; cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire, bay leaf, and oregano; simmer, covered, 30 minutes
  3. Add noodles and spinach just before serving, stirring to wilt spinach.
IMPOSSIBLE Sausage and Kale Soup from EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

IMPOSSIBLE Sausage and Kale Soup from EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Our next recipe from the Disney Recipe Vault is plant-based. The IMPOSSIBLE Sausage and Kale Soup from EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features a must-try recipe with plant-based sausage that’s added to potatoes, kale, and dairy-free cooking cream. You can use your favorite plant-based store-bought or homemade pesto to top the soup.

IMPOSSIBLE Sausage and Kale Soup from EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

IMPOSSIBLE SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL

Serves 6-8

IMPOSSIBLE ITALIAN SAUSAGE

1 pound plant-based ground meat substitute

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon fennel seed

1 tablespoon coarse salt

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons granulated garlic

1 tablespoon anise seed

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP

1 tablespoon olive oil

Impossible Italian sausage

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup white wine

6 small red potatoes, diced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

6 cups vegetable broth

3/4 cup dairy-free cooking cream

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 bunch (1/2 pound) kale, chopped

1/4 cup sherry vinegar, plus more, to taste

Coarse salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

TOPPINGS

1 cup plant-based pesto

8 toasted flatbread crackers

FOR IMPOSSIBLE ITALIAN SAUSAGE:

  1. Combine plant-based ground meat substitute, paprika, fennel seed, coarse salt, oregano, granulated garlic, anise seed, and crushed red peppers in a medium bowl. Mix until season is fully incorporated into meat substitute.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to use.

FOR SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add reserved Impossible Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until fully cooked.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes, until onions begin to soften. Add white wine and cook for 2 minutes, making sure to scrape any browned bits of sausage from the bottom.
  3. Add potatoes, oregano, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Add dairy-free cooking cream and stir until incorporated.
  4. Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Bring soup to a boil and slowly add cornstarch mix. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, until soup is slightly thickened.
  5. Add chopped kale and stir until wilted. Add sherry vinegar.
  6. Season with additional sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper, to taste.

TO SERVE:

Ladle soup into bowls. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of pesto and garnish with a toasted flatbread.

Creamy Corn Soup with Crab from Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Creamy Corn Soup with Crab from Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

This decadent Creamy Corn Soup with Crab from Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is no longer on the menu, but you can enjoy this special treat at home with this recipe. The rich, creamy soup makes for a great first-course, but is filling enough to be enjoyed as a meal with fresh bread.

Creamy Corn Soup with Crab from Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

CREAMY CORN SOUP WITH CRAB

Narcoossee’s

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

3 cups fresh corn kernels

1/4 cup finely diced onion

1/4 cup thinly sliced leeks

1/4 cup finely diced celery

1/4 cup finely diced carrot

2 tablespoons minced shallot

1 fresh bay leaf

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 cup seafood stock

3 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup lump crabmeat, for garnish

4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oil and butter together over medium heat in a large saucepan.
  2. Add corn, onions, leeks, celery, carrots, and shallots. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring until soft.
  3. Add bay leaf, thyme, and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add stock and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook soup 30 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and vegetables get very soft. Remove from heat. Carefully remove bay leaf.
  5. Purée with an immersion blender or add soup in small batches to a blender and puree until smooth.
  6. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve. Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish each bowl with a tablespoon of crabmeat and a teaspoon of chopped chives.
Beef and Barley Soup from the Disney Recipe Vault

Beef and Barley Soup from the Disney Recipe Vault

Our final soup from the Disney Recipe Vault is this hearty Beef and Barley Soup. One of the oldest recipes in today’s roundup, this soup is from King Stefan’s Banquet Hall, a restaurant that once served guests in the location now known as Cinderella’s Royal Table. If you’re feeding a crowd, this recipe is easily doubled.

Beef and Barley Soup from the Disney Recipe Vault

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

From The Disney Recipe Vault

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup diced celery

1 cup diced carrots

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth

1/2 cup uncooked medium pearled barley

1/ 4 cup chopped scallions, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Season beef with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  3. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and thyme to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to brown.
  4. Return beef to pot and add broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beef is tender.
  5. Add barley and simmer 30 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve in a deep bowl topped with scallions.
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Foodie Guide to Celebrate Soulfully 2024

Foodie Guide By January 25, 2024 No Comments

February is Black History Month and to celebrate, the culinary teams at Disney Parks are bringing on the flavor with delicious eats and sips honoring Black heritage and culture. Both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are joining in on the Celebrate Soulfully festivities, and let us tell you, they did not disappoint with this tasty lineup.

All throughout the year you can enjoy music, food, and artwork celebrating Black cultures at Disney Parks, but during February, there’s even more fun for you (and your stomach) to enjoy! Don’t forget to check out Cooking With Soul for more ways to celebrate.

This year, there are plenty of new delights that you won’t want to miss, including the Sweet Potato Fries Poutine at Disneyland Hotel. But that’s not all. There’s also some returning favorites coming back, like the Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart at Woody’s Lunch Box and Banana Pudding at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue.

We don’t know about you, but our mouths are watering just thinking about these bites! Let’s waste no more time and get to this year’s Foodie Guide to Celebrate Soulfully. Shall we?

collage of Banana Pudding Cheesecake and Berry Beignet

Walt Disney World Resort

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 Feb. 1 through March 31; mobile order available)

  • Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding and vanilla wafer crust
    • Assistant Sous Chef Janell Wright 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 Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Berry Beignet: Mixed berry compote, house-made Uncle Nearest Whiskey caramel sauce, and powdered sugar served with a pipette of Uncle Nearest Whiskey

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Artist’s Palette (Mobile order available)

  • Soulful Sunday Pork Cutlet: Smoked pork chop, collard greens, black-eyed peas, and house-made sweet cornbread (New) (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
  • Traditional Pound Cake: Homemade vanilla pound cake (Available Feb. 1 through March 31)
    • This dish is inspired by Proprietor Deborah Davis Pollard’s family recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation.
collage of Country Fried Pork Steak with Herbed Gravy and Mini Red Velvet Cake

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Quick-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Country Fried Pork Steak with Herbed Gravy: Fried pork loin with herb cream sauce, fried cabbage sautéed with smoked sausage, and roasted marble potato salad (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
      • Sous Chefs Anthony Watson and Angie Thomas drew inspiration from generations-old family recipes for this collaboration. The result is a celebration of marinated, smothered, and seasoned meat dishes paired with flavorful sides.
  • Mini Red Velvet Cake: Red velvet cake with cream cheese buttercream (New); Available at the following locations:  
    • 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
drink called Southern Citrus Twist

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Pool Bars, Lounges, and Table-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 3 through 29)

  • Southern Citrus Twist: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, and Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters (New)
    • Inspired by the partnership between Leaders Dougie Williams and Hunter Bernreuter, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey and celebrates heritage, partnerships, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color products.
collage of Bananas Foster Shake, Crab-topped Catch of the Day, Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Tiana's Famous Beignets

Magic Kingdom Park

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Available Feb. 1 through March 1; mobile order available)

  • Bananas Foster Shake: Banana milk shake layered with caramelized banana sauce and topped with whipped cream (New)

Cinderella’s Royal Table (Currently available)

  • Crab-topped Catch of the Day: Roasted pumpkin-smoked gouda grits, braised greens, and brown butter-Meyer lemon emulsion

The Crystal Palace (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)

  • Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, and okra in a traditional gumbo base (New)

Golden Oak Outpost (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)

  • Tiana’s Famous Beignets: Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with strawberry dipping sauce
Collage of Tiana’s Petit Cake, Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich, Sweet Potato Pie and Peach Cobbler

Main Street Bakery (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)

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

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (Available Feb. 1 through March 1; mobile order available)

  • Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich: Fried green tomato sandwich with lettuce, bacon, and bacon-pimento spread served with house-made chips (New)
  • Sweet Potato Pie topped with toasted marshmallow cream and candied pecans

Pinocchio Village Haus (Available Feb. 1 through March 1; mobile order available)

  • Peach Cobbler: Cinnamon panna cotta, peach cobbler, brown sugar streusel, and whipped cream with a Tiana chocolate piece (New)
    • Princess Tiana’s passion for cooking is a generational legacy ignited by her father. Assistant Pastry Chef Tianna Roberson has been making this signature recipe since age ten. Inspired by her grandmother’s recipe, this cherished dish defined her childhood. Passed down through generations, it stands as a beloved family tradition.
Butter Pecan Praline Sundae

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)

  • Butter Pecan Praline Sundae: Butter pecan ice cream topped with praline sauce, spiced pecans, and whipped cream (New)

The Plaza Restaurant (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)

  • Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and rice in a traditional gumbo base (New)
  • Tiana’s Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece (New)
Collage of Peach Cobbler Mini Cake, Shrimp and Grits and The Ginger Whiskey

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Dino-Bite Snacks (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Peach Cobbler Mini Cake: Vanilla cake, cinnamon-caramel-peach filling, and oat streusel topping served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (New)
    • Inspired from a recipe featured in What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, the first cookbook by an African American author. Abby Fisher started a business in Alabama where she made and sold pickles and preserves. She eventually dictated her own recipes that would later become What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, published in 1881.

Flame Tree Barbecue (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Creole Smoked Sausage Sandwich: Creole smoked sausage on a roll with piccadilly relish and stewed black-eyed peas
    • Creole smoked sausage is best credited as the result of pairing the distinct cooking flavors of French and African descendants living in Louisiana during the 18th century. Accompanying our Creole smoked sausage sandwich are black-eyed peas, which are known to be a symbol of prosperity and hope.

Pizzafari (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake: Vanilla cake with bananas foster jam filling, vanilla buttercream, Joe Gardner half note white chocolate décor, and multicolored crispy pearls
    • In Disney and Pixar’s Soul, Joe Gardner dreams of becoming a great jazz musician. Joe adorns this cupcake as an homage to jazz’s cultural impact. With historical roots, jazz transformed the music industry and brought success to musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Restaurantosaurus (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake: Vanilla cake with bananas foster jam filling, vanilla buttercream, Joe Gardner half note white chocolate décor, and multicolored crispy pearls

Tiffins Restaurant

  • Shrimp and Grits: South African Mealie Pap with roasted corn and goat cheese, peri-peri shrimp, and green tomato-apple chutney (Currently available)
  • The Ginger Whiskey: A cocktail featuring Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey with notes of ginger and brown sugar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
    • Uncle Nearest Whiskey is both a Black and women-owned and operated business. Begun in 2017, Uncle Nearest Whiskey has become one of the leading whiskey brands in its industry. The brand’s namesake Is Nathan “Nearest” Green, who is believed to have created the Lincoln County Process, a hallmark of Tennessee whiskey, in which whiskey is filtered through sugar-maple charcoal and then aged in charred oak barrels. Green is credited with teaching this technique to Jack Daniel, who hired Green as the first main distiller for the company and on record in the United States.
Pineapple Mint Julep

Dawa Bar, Restaurantosaurus Lounge, and Thirsty River Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Pineapple Mint Julep
Poulet Mariné Au Four

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and seasonings simmered in chicken stock served over rice

Hollywood & Vine (Currently available)

  • Poulet Mariné Au Four (Baked Marinated Chicken): Baked chicken marinated in assorted spices served with red peppers, green peppers, and onions
Collage of Mardi Gras Milk Shake and Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart

Hollywood Scoops (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Mardi Gras Milk Shake: Cinnamon-vanilla milk shake topped with a Mardi Gras king cake doughnut

Woody’s Lunch Box (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart with cinnamon-brown sugar icing, toasted marshmallows, and pecans
Hummingbird Cake

EPCOT

The Artist’s Table at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (Currently available through Feb. 19)

  • Hummingbird Cake: Banana and pecan cake dipped in cream cheese icing with caramel sauce and warm pineapple compote

Coral Reef Restaurant (Currently available through March 31)

  • Shrimp and Grits: Cajun-grilled shrimp, seared grit cake, andouille hash, and Cajun emulsion
Collage of Half Note Float and Banana Pudding

Fife and Drum (Currently available)

  • Half Note Float: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, Minute Maid Lemonade, and Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with vanilla ice cream and half note white chocolate

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available Feb. 1 through March 31; mobile order available)

  • Banana Pudding

Disney Springs

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Charles Woodson Wines’ 2019 Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon
collage of Cookie Butter Ganache Square and Soulfully Pralines

The Ganachery (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Cookie Butter Ganache Square: Cookie butter ganache enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (New)
    • This bite was inspired by Chocolatier Cast Member Destiny Hinds, who loves sharing her cookie butter confections with friends.
  • Soulfully Pralines: Pecan pralines covered in dark 65% chocolate
    • Chocolatier Cast Member Sheila Moten drew creative inspiration from Disney and Pixar’s Soul for the Soulfully Pralines.
Griot and Pikliz

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Griot and Pikliz: Epis-marinated fried pork shoulder, fried green plantain, and pikliz (New)
    • Culinary Cast Member Daphnee Vilme Dorcelian draws inspiration from griot, a Haitian fried pork dish that’s a cherished favorite at family gatherings. Marinated in a blend called “epis” with Scotch bonnet, bell peppers, and spices, it is served with fried plantains and “pikliz,” a pickled cabbage slaw. This flavorful and slightly spicy dish is a weekend tradition, bringing a taste of home to the United States and earning praise from Daphnee’s kids as one of their favorites.

The Polite Pig (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Pork Belly Diri Kolepwanwa: Sweet and spicy pork belly, diri kolepwanwa (rice and black beans), and onion jalepeño slaw

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • House of Brown 2021 California Red Blend

Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available through March 30)

  • Black Girl Magic Float: Float with vanilla gelato and Black Girl Magic wine from the McBride Sisters Wine Company
Collage of Fried Chicken Bowl and Sweet Potato Pie Casserole

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Troubadour Tavern (Available Feb. 16-18 and 23-25; mobile order available)

  • Fried Chicken Bowl: Spicy honey-glazed fried chicken served with four cheese mac ‘n cheese, smoked turkey collard greens, and sweet potato corn bread
  • Sweet Potato Pie Casserole: Sweet potato-pecan pie (New)

River Belle Terrace (Available Feb. 1 through April 1)

  • Brunch Platter: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuit and gravy, and house slaw
  • Dinner Platter: BBQ brisket, fried chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, and biscuit and gravy

Cafe Orleans (Available Feb. 1 through April 1)

  • Prix-Fixe Meal with choice of appetizer, deviled eggs and pickled vegetables, gumbo, or Caesar salad with cornmeal fried fish and turtle cheesecake
Collage of Beignet, 7 Greens Gumbo with Chicken & Andouille Sausage, 7 Greens Gumbo and Beef Po’boy Sandwich

Tiana’s Palace

  • House-filled Beignet featuring lemon ice box pie filling topped with lemon glaze
  • 7 Greens Gumbo with Chicken & Andouille Sausage: White beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice
  • 7 Greens Gumbo: White beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice (Plant-based)
  • Beef Po’boy Sandwich: Slow-cooked beef in gravy dressed with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayonnaise on a toasted New Orleans French bread and served with red beans and rice and house-made pickles

Disney California Adventure Park

Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Currently available)

  • Brown Estate Chaos Theory Red Wine Blend (New)
Collage of Sweet Potato Fries Poutine and Barrel Aged Smoked

Disneyland Hotel

Lobby Lounge (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Shrimp and Grits (New)
  • Sweet Potato Fries Poutine: Sweet potato fries, gravy, and cheese curds (New)
  • Barrel Aged Smoked : Uncle Nearest 1884 Bourbon, turbinado sugar, Angostura Bitters, Peychaud’s Bitters, and a luxury ice cube (New)
  • McBride Sisters Sparkling Rosé (New)
  • Crowns & Hops Pilsner (New)

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Bar, Hearthstone Lounge, and Storytellers Cafe (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)

  • Golden Soul: Uncle Nearest 1884, ginger liqueur, creme de cassis, lime juice, and raspberries
  • Crowns & Hops 8 Trill Pills
fried chicken Ice Cream cone

Downtown Disney District

Salt & Straw (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken Ice Cream: In partnership and support of Black-owned business, Ezell’s Famous Chicken out of Washington State, this savory and spicy ice cream is made with fresh croissants, torn into bits, that are then deep-fried with chicken fat until crispy and then churned into salted vanilla ice cream. A touch of cinnamon, splash of honey, and a shake of secret spices gives you a sweet Cajun heat with pleasant pops and crackles

Wow, there’s so many delicious ways to celebrate not just for Black History Month, but throughout the entire year!

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Parkside Market First Look, Earl of Sandwich News & More Coming to Downtown Disney District

News By January 23, 2024 No Comments

It’s an exciting time at the Disneyland Resort, and we’re here to give you the latest reveals on what’s next for Downtown Disney District! Through this innovative evolution, we are continually looking to bring you new experiences and even more ways to make memories with a dose of Disney magic.

Image of Parkside Market exterior concept art coming to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
Image of Parkside Market concept art of interior second story bar at Parkside Market coming to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort

First Look at Parkside Market!

Here’s a first look at renderings for the new Parkside Market, a curated collection of four diverse culinary concepts from Levy Restaurants, all under one roof, as part of the expansion of the district on the west end. Parkside Market will bring Seoul Sister, a fast-casual modern eatery that will serve a Korean-forward menu based on bibimbap (Korean rice bowls); Sip & Sonder serving lattes, fresh treats, frozen drinks and Caribbean-inspired bites; GG’s Chicken Shop with chicken sandwiches, salads, and classic dinner table sides; and a second story bar with great views of the district to sip signature craft cocktails and mocktails paired with tantalizing appetizers.

Image of Earl of Sandwich wraps and sandwichs, coming to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort

Earl of Sandwich News!

Earl of Sandwich fans, great news! Plans are in the works for an all-new, two-story location in Downtown Disney District, with a quick-service Earl of Sandwich shop on the ground level and a table-service gastropub upstairs. We can’t wait to share more details about this project in the future.

In the meantime, keep an eye out for a temporary Earl of Sandwich pop-up opening soon near Star Wars Trading Post. Here, you will be able to pick up sandwiches such as The Original 1762, The Full Montagu or my personal must-have, the Holiday Turkey, as well as hand-crafted wraps, salads and sweets.

Earl of Sandwich will be relocated from its temporary location on the east end of the district near the Esplanade to make way for the design and construction of an all-new Porto’s Bakery.

Image of Paseo concept art coming to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
Image of Tiendita exterior concept art coming to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort

Sneak Peek at Paseo and Céntrico, and Announcing Tiendita!

Next, let’s take a sneak peek at what’s coming to the center of the district later this spring – the new Paseo and Céntrico – and announcing, Tiendita! With menus created by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, the Paseo upstairs dining room and the first floor Céntrico courtyard bar and restaurant will offer upscale Mexican cuisine and tequila-based cocktails, while next door, Tiendita will offer Chef Gaytán’s Mexican heritage flavors on-the-go, with quick-service Mexican street-food staples.

Image of Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn

We’ve been talking about what’s to come, and of course, there is so much to enjoy now! A favorite new spots to relax and listen to music is at the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn. You can dance and sing along to various genres of music including Motown, rock, jazz, pop and reggae. Be sure to check the entertainment schedule for seasonal and specialty performances throughout the year.

Whether it’s distinctive dining, shopping or entertainment, Downtown Disney District is a destination all its own to have a great time with your family and friends. Currently, there are dozens of restaurants, snack stops, boutiques and entertainment venues for you to visit including Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, Ballast Point Brewing Co., Naples Ristorante e Bar, Wetzel’s Pretzel, PANDORA Jewelry, Lovepop, California Sole and World of Disney!

Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Downtown Disney District!

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Foodie Guide to Valentine’s Day 2024

Foodie Guide By January 18, 2024 No Comments

Love (and flavor) is in the air because Valentine’s Day is nearly here. To celebrate this love-inducing celebration on Feb. 14, the culinary teams and mixologists have put their passion to the plate and created some truly decadent delights and sips for you to indulge in.

All you need is love, and your appetite, because both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have brought out the love fest, or should we say treat fest! This year, there are plenty of favorites returning, like the Zebra Mousse Cake from The Mara and the Strawberry–Red Velvet Whoopie Pie from The Trolley Car Cafe, as well as lovely new additions worthy of your Valentine, including the Valentine’s Day Sundae from Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream and the Puppy Love Chocolate Piñata at The Ganachery. You’ll soon be on cloud nine, one bite at a time.

It’s time we start to feel the love tonight and give your taste buds some tasty attention. We’re delighted to share with you this year’s Foodie Guide to Valentine’s Day!

Amorette's Patisserie (Available Feb. 1 through 17; mobile order available): Chocolate-covered Strawberries and Strawberry Cheesecake

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Springs 

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

  • Chocolate-covered Strawberries
  • Strawberry Cheesecake
The Ganachery: Puppy Love Chocolate Piñata filled with hazelnut truffle treats and crisp pearls (New) (Available Feb. 1 through 15), Mickey Chocolate Bites: Milk chocolate with caramel crisp pearls, solid 65% dark chocolate custom blend, and solid milk chocolate (New) (Currently available through Feb. 29), Champagne-Strawberry Ganache Square: Strawberry ganache blended with champagne enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (Available Feb. 1 through 18)

The Ganachery 

  • Puppy Love Chocolate Piñata filled with hazelnut truffle treats and crisp pearls (New) (Available Feb. 1 through 15)
  • Mickey Chocolate Bites: Milk chocolate with caramel crisp pearls, solid 65% dark chocolate custom blend, and solid milk chocolate (New) (Currently available through Feb. 29) 
  • Champagne-Strawberry Ganache Square: Strawberry ganache blended with champagne enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (Available Feb. 1 through 18)
Valentine's Day 2024 Treats at Disney Springs, collage of gelato, shake, and drinks

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 17) 

  • Berry Lovely: Bacardí Dragonberry Rum with orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, watermelon syrup, and splash of soda garnished with a strawberry (New) 

Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available through Feb. 29)

  • Love Potion: Vanilla gelato, Fanta Strawberry, and whipped cream
  • Cupid’s Bombashake: Strawberry cheesecake shake topped with a cheesecake-filled Bomboloni

Outdoor Vending at West Side – Landing (Available Feb. 1 through 17)

  • Beautiful Rose: Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau liqueur, rose syrup, lime juice, lemon juice, and red cranberry juice garnished with a lime wedge (New) 
Valentine's Day 2024 Treats at Walt Disney World - Disney Resort Hotels, collage of cakes and cookies

Disney Resort Hotels 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 

The Mara (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Zebra Mousse Cake: Amarula mousse and chocolate sponge inspired by the iconic Zebra Domes

Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 

Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Cupid’s Mousse: Devil’s food cake, vanilla bean mousse, and cherry compote (New) 

Disney’s BoardWalk 

BoardWalk Deli (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available)

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie: Rich brownie topped with strawberry cheesecake garnished with chocolate whipped cream, pink crisp pearls, and pink chocolate hearts

Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

Contempo Café (Available Feb. 4 through 29; mobile order available) 

  • Sweet Heart Cookie: Sugar cookie with heart sprinkles topped with cream cheese buttercream, red velvet cake pieces and heart, and a drizzle of dark chocolate (New) 
Valentine's Day 2024 Treats at Walt Disney World - Disney Resort Hotels, collage of desserts

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Raspberry Macaron Heart: Macaron filled with raspberry cream and a passion fruit curd (New) 

Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa 

Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only)

  • Love Letter Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with strawberry pastry cream, white chocolate mousse, and buttercream flowers

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 

Kona Island (Available Feb. 1 through 14)

  • Stitch and Angel Date Night Cupcakes: Vanilla cupcakes with fillings inspired by classic pairings: chocolate and peanut butter mousse filling and peanut butter mousse and jelly filling

Pineapple Lanai (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Valentine Float: DOLE Whip Raspberry with Rosa Regale Sparkling Red topped with raspberries and strawberries
Disney’s Riviera Resort - Le Petit Café (Available Feb. 1 through 14) - Trois Macarons: Raspberry ganache, strawberry jam, and milk chocolate ganache

Disney’s Riviera Resort 

Le Petit Café (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Trois Macarons: Raspberry ganache, strawberry jam, and milk chocolate ganache
Love Bug Marshmallow and My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Cupcake, Disney Parks Valentine's Day Treats 2024

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 

Roaring Fork (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Love Bug Marshmallow: Strawberry marshmallow with a ganache center on a graham cracker cookie

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Quick-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available) 

  • My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and heart sprinkles (Plant-based); 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
    • 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
Magic Kingdom Park, Sunshine Tree Terrace (Currently available; mobile order available) - I Lava You Float: Fanta Strawberry and passion fruit flavor served with DOLE Whip Orange and topped with popping candy (Plant-based)

Magic Kingdom Park 

Sunshine Tree Terrace (Currently available; mobile order available) 

  • I Lava You Float: Fanta Strawberry and passion fruit flavor served with DOLE Whip Orange and topped with popping candy (Plant-based)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Hollywood Brown Derby (Available Feb. 1 through 14): Red Velvet-White Chocolate Mousse atop a chocolate cookie, The Trolley Car Café (Available Feb. 1 through 14), Strawberry-Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

The Hollywood Brown Derby (Available Feb. 1 through 14)

  • Red Velvet-White Chocolate Mousse atop a chocolate cookie

The Trolley Car Café (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Strawberry-Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream

EPCOT 

Connections Café (Available Feb. 14 only)

  • Valentine’s Day Baumkuchen with chocolate and strawberry layers (New) 

Connections Eatery (Available Feb. 9 through 14; mobile order available)  

  • Valentine’s Day Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate garnish (New) 

Le Cellier Steakhouse (Available Feb. 14 only) 

  • Profiterole: Raspberry cheesecake profiterole (New)
Disney California Adventure Park, Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Valentine's Day 2024

Disneyland Resort

Disney California Adventure Park 

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Feb. 9 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Ice Cream Mickey Ear Hat Bowl with Valentine’s Day Sundae: Chocolate and strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, chocolate-dipped strawberry, and seasonal sprinkles in a waffle cup (New)
  • Valentine’s Day Sundae: Chocolate and strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, chocolate-dipped strawberry, and seasonal sprinkles in a waffle cup
Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge - Boardwalk Dining: • A Toast to Love Flight: Three miniature cocktails featuring a spicy cocktail, a bitter cocktail, and a sweet cocktail

Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Available Feb. 14 only) 

  • The Flame: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, peach schnapps, mango purée, raspberry purée, lime juice, Sprite, and Firewater Bitters with a chile-lime rim
  • Sour Blackberry Vodka lemonade: Absolut Citron Vodka, Angostura Bitters, blackberries, lemonade, agave nectar, and lemon juice
  • The Love That Lasts a Lifetime: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, St. George Raspberry Liqueur, orgeat syrup, raspberry purée, pineapple juice, and Sprite
  • A Toast to Love Flight: Three miniature cocktails featuring a spicy cocktail, a bitter cocktail, and a sweet cocktail
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Valentine's Day 2024 desserts collage

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 18)

  • Valentine’s Day Linzer Cookie
  • Mickey-shaped Valentine’s Day Cookie
  • Valentine’s Day Strawberries
  • Valentine’s Day Assorted Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur
  • Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk
  • Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Liqueur

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 18)

  • Valentine’s Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with buttercream icing and chocolate ganache
  • Valentine’s Donut: White chocolate or chocolate coated donut with candy pearls

Hearthstone Lounge (Available Feb. 1 through 29) 

  • Pink Lady: Sipsmith Gin, Applejack, lemon juice, Liquid Alchemist Grenadine, Fee Foam, Luxardo Cherries
Collage of food at Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheart’s Nite 2024

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite (SOLD OUT)

For those of you attending the sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite events, you’ll want to bring your appetite because there are plenty of beautiful bites to try! With one look, you and your stomach will fall in love with these delicious options like the Chocolate Strawberry Sundae at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor or the Burning Love Beignets at Hungry Bear Restaurant. For a bit of a savory moment, indulge in dishes like the Fried Heart-shaped Ravioli at Café Daisy or the Amordita Tacos for Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. And if that’s not enough, for a sweet finish, treat yourself to the Me & U-Bae Beignets from Mint Julep Bar. For those looking for an extra exciting (and tasty) evening, there’s multiple dining packages you can choose from at locations like Plaza Inn, Carnation Cafe, River Belle Terrace, and Cafe Orleans. Reservations are recommended but you can also check day-of for any walk-up availability. Learn more about them here.

Collage of food at Downtown Disney District for Valentine's Day 2024

Downtown Disney District 

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Feb. 14 only) 

  • Raspberry Panna Cotta: Vanilla bean panna cotta topped with raspberry compote and mint garnish

Beignets Expressed (Currently available through Feb. 19) 

  • Strawberry Shortcake Glazed Beignets: Strawberry icing dusted with strawberry sugar served with vanilla bean creme anglaise

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available Feb. 1 through 29) 

  • Mocha Tamarind Chile CRAZYSHAKE: Chocolate-frosted rim with crushed, puffed-chocolate cereal topped with fried churros, chocolate fudge pop, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle

Kayla’s Cake (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Valentine’s Day Gift Box featuring rose champagne, raspberry cream, Belgian dark chocolate, red velvet, salted caramel, and pistachio raspberry macarons
Collage of food at Downtown Disney District for Valentine's Day 2024

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 29) 

  • Tiramisu for Two: Mascarpone cream, espresso coffee, and cocoa garnished with a cocoa heart
  • Scarlett Heart Martini: Rum, peach schnapps, vodka, and cranberry juice with a sugar rim and garnished with a strawberry

Salt & Straw (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • The Chocolatiers Series featuring Fran’s Chocolates Almond Gold Bar, Cloudforest’s Cocoa Hazelnut Magic Sauce, Dandelion’s Chocolate Nibs & Frangipane, Compartés’ Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge, and Exquisito Chocolate’s Passion Fruit Truffles

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Feb. 13 through 15)

  • Valentine’s Day Package for Two: Enjoy one hour of bowling with shoe rentals for two, one bottle of house wine, two entrees with the choice of Surf & Turf or Chicken Parmesan, and one dessert (Reservations Required)
  • Surf & Turf: 8 oz sirloin steak and six blackened shrimp served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
  • Chicken Parmesan: Linguini pasta with two fried chicken parmesan cutlets topped with marinara sauce and a blanket of shredded mozzarella accompanied with two slices of garlic bread

Tortilla Jo’s (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 29)

  • Tacos Enamorados: Three tacos filled with New York steak, white Mexican shrimp, queso chihuahua, avocado, pico de gallo, and salsa enamoradita
  • Cupid’s Corazon Margarita for Two: Tequila, pomegranate liqueur, organic margarita mix, and cranberry juice garnished with sugar rim, marshmallows, candy hearts, and a cherry
Wetzel's Pretzels (Available Jan. 29 through March 3): Strawberry Funnel Cake Bitz: Original Bitz topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with strawberry sauce

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Jan. 29 through March 3)

  • Strawberry Funnel Cake Bitz: Original Bitz topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with strawberry sauce
2024 Valentine's Day Treats Available at Various Candy Locations Around Disneyland Resort, Valentine's Day pink popcorn bucket at Disneyland Resort

Novelty Available Across the Disneyland Resort

  • Polka Dot Valentine Mickey-shaped Balloon Bucket: (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn at Pixar Pier
    • At Disneyland park: Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre, Popcorn near Star Trader, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion

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 Jan. 19 through Feb. 14) 

  • Minnie Strawberry Cheesecake Apple: Granny smith apple dipped in caramel with two Minnie Marshmallow ears, enrobed in strawberry-flavored, pink-colored white chocolate, and red-colored white chocolate drizzle with a graham cracker and strawberry crisp mix, white polka-dotted, pink-colored white chocolate bow, and topped with Valentine’s sprinkles (New)
  • Mickey Valentine’s Apple: Granny smith apple dipped in caramel with two Mickey marshmallow ears, enrobed in white chocolate, and red sanding sugar embellished with two white M&M’s (New)
  • Conversation Heart Cereal Treat: Heart shaped cereal treat dipped in colored white chocolate with colored sanding sugar and white chocolate words (New)
  • White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in white chocolate and drizzled in pink-colored white chocolate (New)
  • Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled with pink-colored white chocolate and white chocolate (New) 
  • Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Wand: Three marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel and dark chocolate and drizzled in pink-colored and red-colored white chocolate
  • Strawberry Mickey Cake Pop: Flat chocolate cake pop with Mickey marshmallow ears and dipped in strawberry-flavored, pink-colored white chocolate and drizzled with red-colored white chocolate
  • Pink Bow Minnie Cake Pop: Round chocolate cake pop enrobed in milk chocolate and adorned with a white polka-dotted pink-white chocolate bow
  • Pink Minnie Apple: Granny smith apple dipped in caramel with two Minnie marshmallow ears, enrobed in milk chocolate, pink sanding sugar dress, and white M&M’s and a white polka-dotted, pink-white chocolate bow.
  • Pink Minnie Cereal Treat: Cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate with pink sanding sugar, white M&M’s chocolate candies, and a white polka-dotted, pink-white chocolate bow

Have a very happy Valentine’s Day!

There’s no limit to the foodie adventures you can have at Disney Parks. Take a look at the Disney Eats topics page and be sure to follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on anything and everything food and beverage.

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Foodie Guide to Lunar New Year 2024

Foodie Guide By January 11, 2024 No Comments

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with flavor because Lunar New Year is almost here at Disneyland Resort! This year is the Year of the Dragon and the culinary teams have brought out the creativity to bring you delicious delights inspired by the traditions and cuisines of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. From Jan. 23 through Feb. 18, the Lunar New Year Festival will transform Disney California Adventure park into a vibrant celebration with characters, entertainment, festive décor, merchandise, and, of course, food!

As we celebrate this new year, there are plenty of treats and eats across the resort for you to try. From returning favorites, like the Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun and Garlic Noodles, to can’t-miss new additions, such as the Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings and Peach Basil Collins, you’ll be satisfied (and full) by the end of your foodie outing. But that’s not all. There are bites and sips beyond just the festival offerings for you to indulge in, and I’ve got them all for you here.

Now, before we get to the full list of offerings, I’ve got another tasty tidbit for you. For some added flavor to your celebrations, you can purchase the Sip and Savor Pass, which provides six coupons, redeemable for select food and non-alcoholic beverages at participating Lunar New Year Marketplaces and dining locations in Disney California Adventure park.

Well, it’s time we got to the eats, don’t you? Let’s celebrate the Year of the Dragon and explore this year’s Lunar New Year Foodie Guide from Disney Eats!

Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron, Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun, Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee, Lunar New Year Punch and Lunar Punch Cocktail
Lunar New Year Festival Marketplaces

Bamboo Blessings (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron: Strawberry buttercream with milk tea center (New)
  • Mickey-shaped Hot Dog Bun: Brioche-style Mickey-shaped bun stuffed with hot dog and finished with sesame seeds and scallions
  • Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Vietnamese-style Coffee, cocoa powder, and condensed milk garnished with a taro chocolate sweet cream (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Lunar New Year Punch: Mango nectar, tangerine and grapefruit juices, and banana and coconut syrups garnished with mango jellies (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Lunar Punch Cocktail: Coconut rum, mango nectar, tangerine and grapefruit juices, and banana and coconut syrups garnished with a purple orchid (New)
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles, Garlic Noodles and Dragon Cocktail from Longevity Noodle Co. for Lunar New Year 2024

Longevity Noodle Co. (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles: Pan-fried lo mein noodles with sautéed shrimp garnished with green onions (New)
  • Garlic Noodles: Long noodles tossed in zesty garlic butter with parmesan
  • Dragon Cocktail: Dragonberry rum, white rum, lychee nectar, dragon fruit and Chinese five-spice syrups, lime juice, and house-made coriander tea garnished with a dried dragon fruit wheel
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Quesabirria Eggroll, Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake, Hibiscus Apple Soju-rita and Mango Melon Cocktail from Lucky 8 Lantern for Lunar New Year 2024

Lucky 8 Lantern (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Quesabirria Eggroll with guajillo pepper consomé
  • Mandarin Orange Mousse Cake: Layers of mandarin mousse with vanilla cake and clementine compote finished with white chocolate crunch balls and a tangerine glaze
  • Hibiscus Apple Soju-rita: Blanco tequila, grapefruit liqueur, soju, green apple and hibiscus syrups, house-made hibiscus tea, and lemon juice garnished with a dried apple chip (New)
  • Mango Melon Cocktail: Overproof rum, baijiu, allspice liqueur, mango nectar, rock melon syrup, and lime juice topped with grapefruit soda and garnished with a lime wheel (New)
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Kung Pao Bao and BBQ Pork Bun from Prosperity Bao & Buns for Lunar New Year 2024

Prosperity Bao & Buns (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Kung Pao Bao with plant-based chicken, toasted peanuts, and scallions (New)
  • BBQ Pork Bun with kimchi mayo and garlic chile crunch (New)
  • Brewery X Grapefruit Panda Pool Party Bamboo Rice Lager (New)
  • Harland Brewing Co. Tangerine Dragon Fruit Hefeweizen (New)
  • Stereo Brewing Co. Jasmine Tea Lager (New)
  • Eagle Rock Brewery Lychee IPA (New)
  • Dragon Beer Flight (New)
  • Tsingtao with Frozen Mango Beer Foam
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Spicy Fried Rice, Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites, Peach Basil Collins and Guava Whiskey Cocktail from Red Dragon Spice Traders for Lunar New Year 2024

Red Dragon Spice Traders (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Spicy Fried Rice with tofu and crispy peas (New)
  • Red Spice Fried Chicken Bites: Fried chicken chicharrones in spicy red chile sauce
  • Peach Basil Collins: Gin, ginger liqueur, white peach purée, lemon juice, and house-made Thai basil syrup topped with Topo Chico and garnished with a purple pansy (New)
  • Guava Whiskey Cocktail: Whiskey, ginger liqueur, guava nectar, coconut cream, and lime juice garnished with a lime wheel
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings, Steamed Pork & Vegetable Dumplings, Yuja-Pineapple Cooler and Raspberry Oat Milk Tea from Wrapped with Love for Lunar New Year 2024

Wrapped with Love (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings with plum sauce (New)
  • Steamed Pork & Vegetable Dumplings with black garlic sauce (New)
  • Yuja-Pineapple Cooler: Pineapple juice, yuja purée, rice milk, and condensed milk garnished with a cherry and coconut foam (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Raspberry Oat Milk Tea: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Tea, raspberry and demerara syrups, and oat milk garnished with skewered raspberries (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
Bulgogi Pizza and Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake from Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta for Lunar New Year 2024
Throughout Disney California Adventure Park

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

  • Bulgogi Pizza: Marinated beef and spicy corn, cheese sauce topped with green onion (Available by slice or whole pie) (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)
  • Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake: Milk tea cheesecake with a taro mousse (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake, Green Tea Horchata and Blood Orange Cocktail from Cappuccino Cart for Lunar New Year 2024

Cappuccino Cart (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

  • Dalgona Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee Bundt cake filled with sweet milk and topped with Dalgona foam
  • Green Tea Horchata (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

  • Blood Orange Cocktail: Baijiu, orange liquor, yuja purée and blood orange syrup, with a spicy sugar rim
Spicy Dan Dan Noodles, Milk Tea and Taro Donuts, Kung Pao Bao and Lunar New Year Cocktail from Lamplight Lounge for Lunar New Year 2024

Lamplight Lounge (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Spicy Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork belly and noodles tossed in spicy Szechuan sauce paired with carrots, cucumber, and crispy shallots garnished with green onions and micro cilantro (New)
  • Milk Tea and Taro Donuts: Warm, fluffy donuts dipped in milk tea, drizzled with taro icing, garnished with boba with milk tea dipping sauce (New)
  • Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, dragon fruit syrup, lemon juice, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and firewater bitters with mint garnish (New)

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Kung Pao Bao: Kung pao-glazed crispy pork belly, soft bao bun, red peppers, toasted peanuts, and green onions
  • Lunar New Year Cocktail: Han Soju, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, dragon fruit syrup, lemon juice, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and firewater bitters with mint garnish (New)
Bulgogi Fried Rice, Shrimp Lo Mein, Pork Banh Mi Sandwich and Mango Pudding from Paradise Garden Grill for Lunar New Year 2024

Paradise Garden Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

  • Bulgogi Fried Rice with kimchi, egg, pickled cucumber, green onion, and sesame seeds (New) (Plant-based)
  • Whole Fish with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and black vinegar and soy sauce with sugar, garlic, and red Fresno chile (Served family-style for sharing for two) (New)
  • Shrimp Lo Mein: Lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, mushrooms, cabbage, corn, and bell pepper (New)
  • Pork Banh Mi Sandwich: Grilled pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and jalapeño with spicy mayo
  • Korean-style BBQ Chicken served with steamed rice, kimchi, and pickled cucumber
  • Korean-style Chicken: Marinated chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli (Disney Check Kids Meal)
  • Mango Pudding with a hint of coconut milk topped with mango and a chocolate décor
Tiger Milk Boba Tea with Brown Sugar Boba and Yuja Makgeolli Cocktail from Paradise Garden Grill for Lunar New Year 2024
  • Tiger Milk Boba Tea with Brown Sugar Boba (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Yuja Makgeolli Cocktail: Citrus-flavored rice wine, soju, and a splash of Sprite
  • Four Sons Brewing Lucky Dragon IPA
Almond Cold Brew from Pym Test Kitchen for Lunar New Year 2024

Pym Test Kitchen (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

  • Almond Cold Brew: Almond cold brew, almond milk, and red foam with blue and gold sugar (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Gochugaru Shrimp Roll from Sonoma Terrace and Char Siu-style Ribs from Studio Catering Co. and Hollywood Lounge for Lunar New Year 2024

Sonoma Terrace (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available)

  • Gochugaru Shrimp Roll: Gochugaru-marinated shrimp on a potato roll with kimchi slaw, gochujang mayonnaise, spicy pickle spear (New)

Studio Catering Co. and Hollywood Lounge (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18; mobile order available at Studio Catering Co. only)

  • Char Siu-style Ribs: Char siu-braised pork ribs with Asian-inspired glaze topped with roasted peanuts and scallions (New)
Strawberry Green Tea Churro from Terran Treats; Chicken Bao, Baked Brown Sugar Nian Gao and Char Siu Turkey Leg from Select Outdoor Vending Carts for Lunar New Year 2024

Terran Treats (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Strawberry Green Tea Churro: Green tea-cinnamon sugar-dusted churro with strawberry cream sauce topped with freeze-dried strawberries (New)

Select Outdoor Vending Carts (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Chicken Bao: Steamed bao with chicken, butternut squash, and makrut lime served with Vietnamese sweet tangy dipping sauce
  • Baked Brown Sugar Nian Gao: Baked sticky rice cake topped with brown sugar (New)
  • Char Siu Turkey Leg (New)
  • Cantaritos Mandarin (New) 
  • Harland Brewing Co. Lunar Maps Hazy IPA (New)
Almond Cookie Churro from Churros near Goofy’s Sky School and Orange-Ginger Churro from Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for Lunar New Year 2024
  • Almond Cookie Churro: Coated in almond cookie crumble and topped with roasted almonds and almond icing

Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Orange-Ginger Churro: Churro rolled in ginger sugar topped with orange sauce, candied ginger, and black and white sesame seeds (New)
Dragon Fruit Churro from Willie’s Churros for Lunar New Year 2024

Willie’s Churros (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Dragon Fruit Churro: Churro rolled in coconut-dragon fruit sugar topped with a dragon fruit icing (New)
Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler and Lotus Flower Glow Cube from across Disneyland Resort for Lunar New Year 2024
Novelties Available Across Disneyland Resort
  • Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Cappuccino Cart, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, select outdoor vending carts, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, Studio Catering Co.
  • Lotus Flower Glow Cube (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Bayside Brews, Cappuccino Cart, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, select outdoor vending carts, Paradise Garden Grill
    • At Disneyland park: Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, and Refreshment Corner
Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip from Disneyland Resort for Lunar New Year 2024
  • Mickey-shaped Macaron Straw Clip (Available starting Jan. 23; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Corn Dog Castle, Mortimers Market, Outdoor Vending Carts, Paradise Garden Grill, Schmoozies!, select outdoor vending, Smokejumpers Grill
Pork Dandan Noodles from GCH Craftsman Bar for Lunar New Year 2024
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Bar (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

  • Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New)
  • Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New)
Treats from Grand Californian Great Hall Cart for Lunar New Year 2024

Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Tea Pot and Macarons (New)
  • Assorted Macarons (New)
  • Lunar New Year Cookie: Decorated sugar cookie (New)
  • Lunar New Year Assorted Pretzel Rod Sticks (New)
  • Lunar New Year Crisped Rice Treat (New)
Bean Paste Tang Yuan Dumplings and Meatball Soup and Spicy Shrimp with Steamed Rice from Hearthstone Lounge for Lunar New Year 2024

Hearthstone Lounge

  • Bean Paste Tang Yuan Dumplings and Meatball Soup with rice balls (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
  • Spicy Shrimp with Steamed Rice (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
  • Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

Storytellers Cafe

  • Pork Dan Dan Noodles: Crispy pork with egg noodles, sweet chili sauce, peanuts, and scallions (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)
  • Moon Dragon: Premium soju, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hennessy V.S Cognac, cherry juice, plum bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (New) (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 29)

Disneyland Hotel

Goofy’s Kitchen (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Shrimp Stir Fry with noodles, garlic, and ginger (New)
  • Pork Bao Bun (New)
  • Chicken Dumpling Soup (New)
  • Garlic Rice with soy sauce and scallions (New) (Plant-based)
Lucky Dragon cocktail from Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio; Milk Tea Mochi Egg Tart and Korean Injeolmi Macarons from Kayla’s Cake for Lunar New Year 2024
Downtown Disney District

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Lucky Dragon: Vodka, lemon juice, egg white, and dragon fruit syrup (New)

Kayla’s Cake (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Milk Tea Mochi Egg Tart: Milk tea infused cream topped with mochi on a caramelized custard tart (New)
  • Korean Injeolmi Macarons: Sweet Injeolmi buttercream filling finished with roasted soybean powder (New)
Banh Mi Pizza, Dragon Eye Punch Mocktail and Dragon’s Breath Cocktail from Naples Ristorante e Bar; Walnut Shrimp from Splitsville Luxury Lanes for Lunar New Year 2024

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Banh Mi Pizza: Neapolitan dough, mozzarella cheese, marinated pork, pickled carrot and daikon radish, raw jalapeño, cilantro, and drizzles of Vietnamese mayonnaise and chili sauce (New)
  • Dragon Eye Punch Mocktail: Beet juice, strawberry, grenadine, blood orange syrups, and dragon eye fruit (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Dragon’s Breath Cocktail: Whiskey, elderflower liqueur, triple sec, and simple syrup garnished with a tangerine peel and a smoke top finish (New)

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Walnut Shrimp: Lightly fried shrimp with a crispy texture and tossed in a sweet lemon glaze and served with sautéed broccoli on a bed of rice and garnished with candied walnuts and scallions (New)
Sweet and Sour Ribs, Dragontail Mocktail and Breathing Fire Cocktail from Tortilla Jo’s for Lunar New Year 2024

Tortilla Jo’s (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Sweet and Sour Ribs: Sweet and sour ribs served with white rice and Napa cabbage slaw (New)
  • Dragontail Mocktail: Non-alcoholic organic margarita mix, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine garnished with a paper dragon flag with two cherries and an orange wedge (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
  • Breathing Fire Cocktail: Peach schnapps, peppermint schnapps, melon liqueur, orange juice, pineapple, and a splash of grenadine garnished with three cherries (New)

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Jan. 23 through Feb. 18)

  • Lucky Red Envelope with Special Wetzel’s Pretzels Offering: Receive a lucky red envelope with a special in-app offer with any purchase (Available while supplies last)

What an exciting (and delicious) Lunar New Year ahead of us! I can’t wait to kick off the Year of the Dragon with these eats and sips coming to Disneyland Resort.

There’s no limit to the tasty adventures that lie ahead when you visit Disney Parks. Want to stay up to date on all the foodie news on the way? Take a look at the Disney Eats topics page and be sure to follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest and greatest updates.

Happy Lunar New Year!

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Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024

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Grab your creativity (and your appetite) because the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is kicking off in just a couple weeks. Starting Jan. 12 through Feb. 19, EPCOT will embrace the arts in all forms, from music to cuisines, and fill the park with plenty of dazzling experiences to enjoy.

With 18 Food Studios filled with expertly crafted bites and delights from our talented teams of chefs and mixologists, your taste buds are about to be brought to life with the culinary arts! This year, there are multiple returning favorites, like the Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib and Deconstructed Key Lime Pie, as well as soon-to-be premiering dishes, like the Neapolitan Dessert Trio and Grilled Pork Belly. As you eat your way around the World Showcase, be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, a returning food stroll featuring culinary delights. With each bite, collect stamps by purchasing five of these decadent dishes to redeem a special prize from Deco Delights to enjoy.

EPCOT, Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn

And the Figment love continues this year because not only is Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic back with its tasty bites, but there’s even a brand-new bucket. The adorable Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn features everyone’s favorite imagination enthusiast and draws inspiration from Journey Into Imagination with Figment!

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to get a peek at everything coming this year. I’m pleased to present to you fellow foodies the Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024!

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

The Deconstructed Dish

Food Items:

  • Deconstructed BLT: Pork belly, onion bread pudding, watercress espuma, and tomato jam
  • Deconstructed Key Lime Pie: Flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake, and Meringues (The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Item)

Beverages:

  • Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Blank Canvas Belgian Blonde Witbier
  • Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep with bourbon
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Cuisine Classique

Food Items:

  • Beef Wellington: Mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, and puff pastry with red wine demi-glace
  • Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. mussels with sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs

Beverages:

  • Gulf Stream Brewing Company Sum of All Colors IPA (New)
  • Tesselaarsdal Pinot Noir (New)
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic

Food Items:

  • Blueberry-filled Pastry Tart with purple icing (The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Item)
  • Rainbow Cake with freeze dried SKITTLES bite sized candies
  • Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn (Limit two per person, per transaction; available while supplies last.)

Beverages:

  • Grape Smoothie with freeze dried SKITTLES bite sized candies (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Black Cherry Hard Cider
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Blood Orange Hard Cider
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Passion Fruit Hard Cider
  • Rainbow Hard Cider Flight
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Green with Envy Blonde Ale
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Blue Butterfly Lager
  • Urban Artifact The Gadget Raspberry & Blackberry Midwest Fruit Tart
  • Rainbow Beer Flight
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

The Craftsman’s Courtyard

Food Items:

  • Grilled Pork Belly with salsa verde, broccoli rabe, pickled peppers, and raclette cheese on grilled sourdough (New)
  • Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak with caramelized onions and mushrooms, blue cheese fondue, and arugula on a grilled French roll (New)

Beverages:

  • BrewDog Jet Black Heart Nitro Oatmeal Stout
  • Coffee Old Fashioned Cocktail

Refreshment Outpost

Beverages:

  • Parish Brewing Co. Blueberry Mochi Berliner Weisse
  • The Tank Brewing Co. Street Art Amber
  • Brewery Ommegang Neon Rainbows IPA
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Pastoral Palate

Food Items:

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

Beverages:

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Rosé Hard Cider
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Rosé Blonde Ale
  • Frozen Rosé
  • A Play on Rosé Flight
  • Marietta Old Vine Rosé
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

The Artist’s Table

Food Items:

  • Duck and Dumplings: Smoked duck breast, ricotta dumplings, baby vegetables, and duck jus
  • Hummingbird Cake: Banana and pecan cake dipped in cream cheese icing with caramel sauce and warm pineapple compote

Beverages:

  • Wicked Weed Pineapple Daydream IPA (New)
  • Brew Hub Jazzberry Wheat Jam Ale (New)
  • Lost Coast Brewery Peanut Butter Chocolate Milk Stout (New)
  • Migration Pinot Noir (New)
  • Beer Flight also available
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina

Food Items:

  • Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli
    • Chermoula Chicken
    • Moroccan-spiced Lamb
  • Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and zhoug dips (Plant-based Item)
  • Chocolate Cake with pomegranate mousse and pomegranate whipped cream (New)

Beverages:

  • Twinings Chai Tea with Sprite and mint (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Grizzly Pear Hard Cider (New)
  • Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Hard Cider (New)
  • Keel Farms Blueberry Lavender Hard Cider (New)
  • Chai Tea Mint Mimosa: Twinings Chai Tea with Key lime sparkling wine and mint (New)
  • Hard Cider Flight
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina

Food Items:

  • Chorizo and Potato Empanada with turmeric aïoli and annatto aïoli (The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Item)
  • Passion Fruit-filled Mango Cheesecake with coconut-pineapple cake, dragon fruit gelée, and dragon fruit-strawberry sauce (New) 

Beverages:

  • Coconut and Passion Fruit Smoothie (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Frozen Piña Colada
  • Passion Fruit Daiquiri
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Gourmet Landscapes

Food Items:

  • Verjus-roasted Beets with goat cheese, petite lettuce, blackberry gastrique, and spiced pecans (New) (The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Item)
  • Roasted Bone Marrow with onion marmalade, pickled mushrooms, and petite lettuce
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto with truffle shavings and zinfandel reduction (Plant-based Item)

Beverages:

  • Whole Hog Brewery Raspberry Chéret Double Radler
  • Schlumberger Cuvée Klimt Brut
  • The Meeker Vineyard Winemaker’s Handprint Merlot
  • Frozen Scotch Cocktail: Scotch and herbal tea garnished with a chocolate nail
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Refreshment Port

Food Items:

  • Gnocchi Poutine with red wine-braised beef, cheese curds, basil, and burrata
  • Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

  • Blood Orange Cosmo: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with blood orange, cranberry, and lime
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Blueberry Lemon & Lavender Hard Seltzer
EPCOT, Neapolitan Dessert Trio: Chocolate tart, vanilla bean cheesecake, and strawberry mousse (New) (The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Item)

Deco Delights

Food Item:

  • Neapolitan Dessert Trio: Chocolate tart, vanilla bean cheesecake, and strawberry mousse (New) (The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Item)

Beverages:

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Strawberry Blonde Nitro
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Vanilla Porter
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Milk Stout
  • Espresso Martini featuring Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka
  • Beer Flight
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Pop Eats

Food Items:

  • Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
  • Tomato Soup with pimento cheese, bacon, and fried green tomato grilled cheese
  • Rock the Dots White Chocolate and Orange Mousse with vanilla bean chiffon cake (New)

Beverages:

  • Brooklyn Brewery Pulp Art Hazy IPA
  • Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with boba pearls

Refreshment Station

  • Frozen Slushy: Coca-Cola, dragon fruit, or watermelon

Connections Eatery

Beverage:

  • Orange-Lemonade Cocktail: Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, lemonade, and orange juice with cotton candy
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

L’Art de la Cuisine Française

Food Items:

  • Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm creamy brie in a house-made bread bowl
  • Saumon Fumé Mousse et Aspic, Blini et Fromage de Chevre: Salmon mousse, smoked salmon, dill, and flaxseed biscuit, served cold (New)
  • Vol-au-Vent de Saumon et Epinards, Sauce Chardonnay: Puff pastry with salmon and spinach and a chardonnay-shallot sauce, served warm (New)
  • Duo de Saumon Hot and Cold: Enjoy both of the salmon offerings (New)
  • Moelleux aux Noisettes, Croustillant Noisettes, Coulis Framboise et Mangue: Molten Valrhona chocolate cake, hazelnut crunch, and mango-raspberry coulis (New)

Beverages:

  • Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord liqueur, pineapple, orange, and grape juices with lemon-lime foam
  • Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail: St. Germain Liqueur, sparkling wine, and mint (New)
  • Charles Lafitte, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnel Champenoise French Rosé Sparkling Wine
  • Pinot Noir J. de Villebois (New)
EPCOT, Carne Asada: Chipotle-marinated beef sirloin, grilled queso fresco, Nopales salad with queso fresco foam and chicharron dust

El Artista Hambriento

Food Items:

  • Carne Asada: Chipotle-marinated beef sirloin, grilled queso fresco, Nopales salad with queso fresco foam and chicharron dust

Beverages:

  • Mexican Craft Beer
  • Rubí Delicioso Margarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila, Lejay Blackcurrant Liqueur, citrus, mint, spicy agave, and beet juice
  • Smokey Banana Bliss Margarita: Ten to One Rum, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, banana purée, and lime juice
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Goshiki

Food Items:

  • Wagyu Bun: Steamed bun filled with American wagyu beef served with green shiso sauce
  • Sushi Donut: Donut-shaped Sushi featuring salmon, tuna, shrimp, cucumber, and sesame seed over a decorated plate of wasabi aïoli, sriracha aïoli, and eel sauce
  • Ichigo Mochi – Daifuku: Daifuku mochi filled with fresh strawberry, sweet azuki bean paste, and white chocolate served with strawberry cream

Beverages:

  • Murasaki Blueberry Drink: Sweet blueberry and cream (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Mikan Orange IPA
  • Masu Sake in a traditional personalized wooden cup
  • Blueberry Cocktail: Nigori sake with sweet blueberry, cream, and yuzu
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

The Painted Panda

Food Items:

  • General Tso’s Chicken Shumai
  • Char Siu Pork Bun
  • Sesame Balls with red bean paste

Beverages:

  • Black and White Bubble Tea with black tea, milk, chocolate, and black & white boba pearls (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Lucky Foo Pale Ale
  • Silk River Hard Lemonade with vodka, lavender-coconut syrup, and lemonade
  • Butterfly Blue: Butterfly pea flower-infused cocktail with vodka, light rum, lychee syrup, and magic boba pearls
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

L’Arte di Mangiare

Food Items:

  • Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-fried breaded fresh mozzarella with artist palette condiments
  • Conchiglie Ripiene: Baked stuffed conchiglie pasta with beef, ricotta, peas, pomodoro, and creamy sauce
  • Torta Ricotta di Cioccolata: Chocolate cheesecake and whipped cream

Beverages:

  • Peroni Pilsner
  • Langhe Nebbiolo
  • Prosecco
  • Italian Sangria (Red or White)
  • Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello
  • Elderflower Sparkling Cocktail: Mint-infused elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and sparkling blood orange

Swirled Showcase

Food Items:

  • Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
    • Vanilla
    • Chocolate
    • Cupcake (New)
  • Cream Soda Float with Vanilla Soft-serve
  • Strawberry Fanta Float with cupcake soft-serve (New)
EPCOT, Crazy Chocolate Funnel Cake Sandwich: Mini funnel cake sandwich with vanilla ice cream, rainbow whipped cream, strawberry sauce, powdered sugar, and sprinkles (New)

Funnel Cake

  • Crazy Chocolate Funnel Cake Sandwich: Mini funnel cake sandwich with vanilla ice cream, rainbow whipped cream, strawberry sauce, powdered sugar, and sprinkles (New)
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 menu items, food collage

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE)

  • Pistachio Palette Cold Brew: A flavorful masterpiece featuring Joffrey’s Shakin’ JamaicanCold Brew, pistachio syrup, and milk topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles (Alcoholic version available with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur)

Near Canada

  • Realism Roseberry Cold Brew:  A lively swirl of flavors featuring Joffrey’s Shakin’ JamaicanCold Brew, strawberry rose syrup, and milk topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles (Alcoholic version available with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur)

Showcase Plaza (Near Disney Traders)

  • Brushstroke Berry Bliss: A vibrant combination of frozen lemon, Minute Maid Lemonade, raspberry syrup, and iced tea garnished with lemon (Alcoholic version available with Grey Goose Vodka)

The American Adventure

  • Pastel Pineberry Frost: A pastel work of art featuring frozen lemon, Minute Maid Lemonade, and pineberry syrup garnished with lemon (Alcoholic version available with Grey Goose Vodka)

Another exciting and delicious year for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts lies ahead! I can’t wait to experience the festival this year and taste all of these delicious dishes and sips.

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New Disney Snack Merch You’ll Crave in 2024

News By December 29, 2023 No Comments

Are you the type of person who often plans trips to Disney Parks around what you’re going to eat? To all our fellow Disney foodies who feel similarly about your favorite snacks, prepare yourselves for two new collections releasing on shopDisney and in Disney Parks throughout 2024 that are sure to satisfy your appetites for must-have merch!

Ice cream bars, churros, and popcorn, oh my! Can you spot your favorite treats on these tops from the Disney Eats Snacks Collection? Launching on shopDisney on Jan. 16 and coming soon to Disney Parks, this fun new collection joins the Disney Eats family with fashionable foodie favorites. It brings together a host of delicious treats with a dash of Disney Magic in the form of home goods, accessories, and apparel, like this woven button-up shirt decorated in a smorgasbord of Disney Parks delights.

You can also sport your favorite snacks (while you nosh on said snacks) in one of the vibrant Disney Parks Food T-Shirts or Spirit Jerseys that come in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World styles. Then complete your delectable look with the Disney Eats Popcorn Box Crossbody Bag.

You’re sure to have sweet dreams of sweet treats in the Disney Parks Food Short Sleep Set, especially when you’re snuggled up with this vanilla-scented Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich Scented Pillow. Fill your home with even more deliciously cute items like this Mickey Mouse Popcorn Planter as well as the Mickey Mouse Caramel Apple Tumbler with Straw that looks just like the caramel apples found in Disney Parks.

And this is just beginning! shopDisney, Disneyland Resort, and Walt Disney World Resort will be dishing out the most delectable new merch from the Disney Eats Collection every month in 2024. Prepare yourself to enjoy a slice of style with the Disney Eats Pizza Collection releasing in February.

Still hungry for more? Well, make sure you safeguard your food, or your pantry might just get raided by everyone’s favorite spacey troublemaker, Stitch. Yes, Experiment 626 is at it again, making mischief and indulging his out-of-this-world appetite with the Stitch Attacks Snacks continuity series. Every month in 2024, a themed plush and pin set of Stitch with a different tasty treat will be released. The series kicks off on Jan. 9 when shopDisney will launch the first collection featuring a Stitch plush noshing on a Mickey Mouse-shaped pretzel and a pin set of Stitch enjoying a pretzel with his sweet friend Angel. Look out for the adorable merch coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in January as well!

You won’t want to miss February’s release either. In fact, we bet you’ll be popping with excitement when you see the Stitch Attacks Snacks Popcorn Collection! Make sure to check shopDisney every month for more info and updates! Jan. 9 and 16 simply can’t get here soon enough!

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Complete Foodie Guide to Zootopia Opening Dec. 20

Foodie Guide By December 11, 2023 No Comments

It’s almost time to try everything because on Dec. 20, Zootopia will be opening at Shanghai Disney Resort! This thrilling new expansion will transport guests to a colorful and vibrant metropolis inspired by the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios film. You’ll feel just like you’re in the movie with incredible landscapes, can’t-miss merchandise, a brand-new attraction, and, of course, plenty of treats to make you a well-versed resident of Zootopia yourself!

When this immersive land opens in just a few short weeks, let your taste buds take a walk on the wild side with eats and sips that are staples among the residents of this metropolis at these must-try snack-spots – Jumbeaux’s Cafe and Zootopia Market. At these brand-new locations, and various ones throughout the resort, hungry guests will find a variety of treats that are (almost) too cute to eat. From the Ginger-Flavored Ice Cream Cone to the adorably delicious Lemming Marshmallow, and the classic Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle, there’s no shortage of items sure to leave you hopping with joy (and flavor).

If you want to learn more about this exciting new opening before Dec. 20, be sure to check out some of the highlights you can expect in our insider’s guide to Zootopia!

Well, it’s time we take a page from Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde’s book and see what Zootopia is all about. We present to you the official Foodie Guide to Zootopia at Shanghai Disney Resort. Let’s see what’s on the way.

Chocolate Marshmallow & Mini Chocolate Bar, The Big Donut, The Mini Big Donut and Disney Zootopia Blueberry Pie from Jumbeaux‘s Cafe when Zootopia opens at Shanghai Disney Resort Dec. 20, 2023

Jumbeaux‘s Cafe

  • Chocolate Marshmallow: Raspberry-flavored marshmallow
  • Chocolate Marshmallow & Mini Chocolate Bar (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café)
  • The Big Donut: Chocolate donut (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café, Sunnyside Market, and Ballet Café)
  • The Mini Big Donut: Chocolate donut (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café, Sunnyside Market, and Ballet Café)
  • Disney Zootopia Blueberry Pie: Handmade shortbread crust served with a sweet and sour blueberry sauce (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café, Sunnyside Market, and Ballet Café)
Blueberry Milkshake, Ginger-Flavored Ice Cream Sundae with Disney Zootopia Elephant Ice Cream Bowl, Judy’s Waffle with Ginger-Flavored Ice Cream and Ginger-Flavored Ice Cream Cone from Jumbeaux‘s Cafe when Zootopia opens at Shanghai Disney Resort Dec. 20, 2023
  • Blueberry Milkshake: Ice cream and blueberry sauce topped with a Clawhauser chocolate piece
  • Ginger-Flavored Ice Cream Sundae with Disney Zootopia Elephant Ice Cream Bowl: Ginger-flavored ice cream on soft-chocolate cake and topped with crunch cereal pieces
  • Judy’s Waffle with Ginger-Flavored Ice Cream
  • Ginger-Flavored Ice Cream Cone: Carrot-shaped cone with ginger-flavored ice cream topped with a Judy Hopps chocolate piece (Also available at Il Paperino)
Lemming Marshmallows, Frittata Sandwich, Hot Chocolate with Judy Hopps Hot Beverage Cup, Hot Chocolate with Nick Wilde Hot Beverage Cup and White Peach Waxberry-Flavored Sparkling Special Drink with Nick Souvenir Cup from Jumbeaux‘s Cafe when Zootopia opens at Shanghai Disney Resort Dec. 20, 2023
  • Lemming Marshmallow (Also available at Cookie Ann Bakery Café, Sunnyside Market, and Ballet Café)
  • Frittata Sandwich: Soft frittata filled with potatoes, carrots, and mozzarella cheese cushioned between two carrot-shaped buns (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café)
  • Hot Chocolate with Judy Hopps Hot Beverage Cup (Also in January at available at kiosk locations and Il Paperino)
  • Hot Chocolate with Nick Wilde Hot Beverage Cup (Also available at kiosk locations and Il Paperino)
  • White Peach Waxberry-Flavored Sparkling Special Drink with Nick Souvenir Cup (Also available at all quick-service restaurants)
Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle with Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle Ice Mol, Carrot-Shaped Lollipop, Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle Lollipop, Gazelle Cotton Candy and Disney Zootopia Police Officer Badge Chocolate Bar from Zootopia Market when Zootopia opens at Shanghai Disney Resort Dec. 20, 2023

Zootopia Market

  • Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle: Hawthorn berry-flavored popsicle (Also available at Ballet Café, Sunnyside Market, and outdoor vending carts)
  • Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle with Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle Ice Mold (Also available at Ballet Café, Sunnyside Market, and outdoor vending carts)
  • Carrot-Shaped Lollipop (Also available at Cookie Ann Bakery Café, Sunnyside Market, and Ballet Café)
  • Disney Zootopia Pawpsicle Lollipop (Also available at Cookie Ann Bakery Café, Sunnyside Market, and Ballet Café)
  • Gazelle Cotton Candy
  • Disney Zootopia Police Officer Badge Chocolate Bar (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café, Ballet Café, Sunnyside Market, Mickey & Pals Market Café, Barbossa’s Bounty, and Pinocchio Village Kitchen)
Corn-Flavored Popcorn and Hopps Family Farm Popcorn Bucket from Zootopia Market when Zootopia opens at Shanghai Disney Resort Dec. 20, 2023
  • Corn-Flavored Popcorn
  • Corn-Flavored Popcorn with Hopps Family Farm Popcorn Bucket (Also available at outdoor vending carts)
  • Hopps Family Farm Popcorn Bucket (Also available at outdoor vending carts)
  • Zootopia Bottle Cap and Clip (Also available throughout the resort)
Judy’s Pineapple Cheesecake & Nick’s Lemon Cheesecake and Tuna and Vegetable with Steamed Rice with Judy Snack Box from Zootopia opening at Shanghai Disney Resort Dec. 20, 2023

More to Find Around the Resort!

Picnic Basket at Gardens of Imagination

  • Chocolate Marshmallow: Raspberry-flavored marshmallow
  • Chocolate Marshmallow & Mini Chocolate Bar (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café)
  • Judy’s Pineapple Cheesecake & Nick’s Lemon Cheesecake (Also available at Mickey & Pals Market Café, Barbossa’s Bounty, and Pinocchio Village Kitchen)
  • Frittata Sandwich: Soft frittata filled with potatoes, carrots, and mozzarella cheese cushioned between two carrot-shaped buns (Also available at CookieAnn Bakery Café)
  • Hot Chocolate with Judy Hopps Hot Beverage Cup (Also in January at available at kiosk locations and Il Paperino)
  • Hot Chocolate with Nick Wilde Hot Beverage Cup (Also available at kiosk locations and Il Paperino)

Available at Select Quick-Service Restaurants

  • Tuna and Vegetable with Steamed Rice with Judy Snack Box

We can’t wait to see the world of “Zootopia” (and its food) come to life at Shanghai Disney Resort on Dec. 20! As you can see, the adventures at Disney Parks are truly endless.

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5 Cookie Recipes to Celebrate National Cookie Day

Cooking Up the Magic at Home By December 4, 2023 No Comments

It’s National Cookie Day and we’re celebrating by sharing five Disney cookie recipes with you! Since it’s that time of year for parties and cookie exchanges, Disney chefs are sharing a few festive holiday cookie recipes. Let’s check out these recipes to help you celebrate National Cookie Day (or any day) with some tasty treats.

Jump to Recipes

Chocolate Peppermint Cookie from the bakery at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies from PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Snickerdoodle Cookies made with SNICKERS bar pieces from EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth

Bourbon-Eggnog Snowflake Cookies from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs

Snowman Shortbread Cookies from Disneyland Resort

Once you see all these recipes, the hard part will be deciding which recipe to make first.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from the bakery at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from the bakery at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Chocolate and peppermint are the perfect combination this time of year! My favorite part of this recipe is that the cookies can be made up to three weeks in advance and frozen for those days where you suddenly need cookies for a last-minute party. These cookies are part of Disney’s Contemporary Resort gingerbread display offerings, and a lovely treat to snack on while enjoying the display. The Foodie Guide to Gingerbread Displays is full of yummy treats to try while looking at this year’s gingerbread displays.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Makes 24 Cookies

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

6 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon espresso powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

TOPPING

4 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate

1/2 cup crushed candy cane pieces

FOR CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
  2. Melt chopped semi-sweet chocolate in microwave, stirring after every 30 seconds until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Whisk all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract and beat on medium speed until just combined. Add melted chocolate and beat on low speed until combined.
  5. Slowly add reserved flour mixture. Beat until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, place 12 balls of dough on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate remaining dough while baking.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until cookies begin to crinkle on top. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
  8. Repeat with remaining dough.

TO SERVE:

  1. Melt chopped semi-sweet chocolate in microwave, stirring after every 30 seconds until smooth. Set aside
  2. Using a fork, drizzle melted chocolate over cookies and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

Cook’s Note: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies can be made up to 3 weeks in advance and frozen in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving. 

Click here to download a PDF version of this recipe

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies from PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies from PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

These tasty Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies from PizzeRizzo are adorable and fun to make! The chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios suggest being creative with the toppings and substituting peanut butter cups for the hats, thin pretzel sticks for the arms, mini chocolate chips for buttons, or anything else you’d like to personalize the melted snowman.

MELTED SNOWMAN SUGAR COOKIES

PizzeRizzo

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Makes 18 Cookies

SUGAR COOKIES

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg yolk

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

MELTED SNOWMAN TOPPINGS

9 large marshmallows

1/2 cup dark melting chocolate

1 (12 ounce) bag white melting chocolate

36 chocolate twigs

18 orange sprinkles

54 chocolate covered cocoa nibs

18 chocolate top hats

FOR SUGAR COOKIES:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolk, egg, and vanilla and beat on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to medium and slowly add flour. Mix until soft dough forms.
  5. Using a 3 tablespoon scoop, place 6 balls of cookie dough on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate remaining dough until ready to bake next batch of cookies.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Cool for 5 minutes on pan. If desired, even out the edges of the cookies with a round cookie cutter, slightly smaller than cookies while cooling.
  7. Move to wire racks and cool at least 30 minutes before decorating.
  8. Repeat with remaining dough.

TO SERVE:

  1. Cut large marshmallows in half. Place on wax paper, sticky side down. Melt dark melting chocolate according to package instructions. Use a toothpick to paint two eyes on the side of each cut marshmallow. Set aside to dry.
  2. Melt white melting chocolate in microwave according to package instructions. Place 1-2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate on top of one cookie. Smooth to desired shape. Place one marshmallow face on the cookie and decorate with 2 chocolate twigs for the arms, 1 orange sprinkle for the nose, and 3 chocolate covered cocoa nibs for the buttons. Repeat with remaining cookies.
  3. Attach hats to the top of each snowman by dipping bottom of hat into melted dark chocolate and place on top of marshmallow.

Cook’s Note: Chocolate twigs, chocolate-covered cocoa nibs, and hats can be found at specialty stores. Thin pretzel sticks, mini chocolate chips, and peanut butter cups make great substitutes for specialty items. If desired, sugar cookies can be rolled in red and green sprinkles before baking for a more festive look. 

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Snickerdoodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth
Snickerdoodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth

The talented chefs at EPCOT created these delicious Snickerdoodle Cookies made with SNICKERS bar pieces for the Holiday Cookie Stroll at the EPCOT International Festival of The Holidays Presented by AdventHealth. For a full list of cookies included in the Holiday Cookie Stroll as well as other treats available at over 15 Holiday Kitchens, check out this year’s Foodie Guide.

SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES MADE WITH

SNICKERS BAR PIECES

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Makes 24 Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup shortening

1 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

2 eggs

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 cups roughly chopped SNICKERS bar pieces

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

FOR SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES:

  1. Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. Cream shortening and 1 1/2 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Reduce speed to medium and add eggs, one at a time, until combined.
  3. Add reserved flour mixture, one cup at a time, scraping bowl as needed.  Beat on medium speed until just combined.
  4. Roll dough into balls using a 1-1/2 inch cookie scoop and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  6. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use. Place chopped SNICKERS bar pieces in a medium bowl and set aside.
  7. Remove 12 chilled dough balls from refrigerator. Roll in cinnamon sugar and place on prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 8 minutes. Carefully remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped SNICKERS bar pieces on top of each cookie. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until edges begin to brown. Cool on pan for 2 minutes before moving to wire racks. Drizzle with desired amount of melted dark chocolate.
  9. Repeat with remaining dough.

Cook’s Note: If you’re working in a warm or humid environment, place SNICKERS bars in refrigerator before chopping to keep chocolate from melting.

Click here to download a PDF version of this recipe 

Bourbon-Eggnog Snowflake Cookies from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs 
Bourbon-Eggnog Snowflake Cookies from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs 

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs is serving these delectable Bourbon-Eggnog Snowflake Cookies in the Post-Flight “Milk” and Cookies with Coquito this holiday season. If desired, the bourbon can be omitted from the icing. The Foodie Guide to Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort is filled with all the rest of the holiday goodies to help you plan out foodie adventures at locations around the resort.

BOURBON-EGGNOG SNOWFLAKE COOKIES

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Disney Springs

Makes 24 Cookies

NUTMEG COOKIE DOUGH

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup unsalted butter, softened and cubed

BOURBON-EGGNOG ICING

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

4-6 tablespoons eggnog, divided

1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)

ROYAL ICING

2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder

3 tablespoons water, divided

FOR NUTMEG COOKIE DOUGH:

  1. Combine flour, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and nutmeg in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Add butter, one piece at a time. Continue beating until a soft dough forms.
  2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and shape into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  4. Roll chilled dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut using a 3-inch snowflake cookie cutter. Place 12 snowflake cookies on each baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes, until edges are light brown.
  5. Cool completely on pans. Move to wire racks before decorating.

FOR BOURBON-EGGNOG ICING:

  1. Whisk confectioners’ sugar, 4 tablespoons eggnog, and bourbon (if using) in a small bowl. Add additional eggnog, one 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  2. Dip cooled cookies in glaze. Rest cookies for 30 minutes, until icing sets, before decorating.

FOR ROYAL ICING:

  1. Combine confectioners’ sugar, meringue powder, and 1 tablespoon water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until just combined. While mixer is running add remaining two tablespoons of water, one tablespoon at a time.
  2. Increase speed to medium and beat for 7-10 minutes until icing has a matte finish.
  3. Place in piping bag fitted with desired tip. Outline each snowflake cookie with royal icing.

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Snowman Shortbread Cookies from Disneyland Resort
Snowman Shortbread Cookies from Disneyland Resort

Our final recipe for National Cookie Day is from the Disney Recipe Vault. The first time I made these, I was thrilled that they were a cutout cookie that didn’t require chilling time. This comes in handy when there is a last-minute request for cookies. If you’re curious about treats that are currently available at the Disneyland Resort, check out the Foodie Guides for Disney Festival of Holidays and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort.

Snowman Shortbread Cookies

Disneyland Resort

Makes 30 Cookies

SHORTBREAD

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

TOPPING

1 pound white chocolate bark

Red and green sprinkles

FOR SHORTBREAD:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix on medium speed for 1 minute.
  4. Add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time until combined.
  5. Divide dough into two balls.
  6. Roll one ball of dough into 1/8-inch thick rectangle on floured surface. Dip (3 1/2-inch tall, 2-inch wide) snowman cookie cutter into flour and cut cookies. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges begin to brown.
  8. Cool on wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.

To Serve:

  1. Place white chocolate bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on 50% power for 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until white chocolate is melted.
  2. Dip tops of cookies in melted white chocolate and top with sprinkles.

Click here to download a PDF version of this recipe

Happy National Cookie Day!

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’Wish’ Shines Bright Across Disney Parks and Beyond with New Experiences, Merch

News By November 22, 2023 No Comments

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is an all-new musical-comedy now playing in theaters and today we’re sharing a special look at the many experiences and must-have items at Disney parks and beyond!

If you haven’t heard, “Wish” welcomes you to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

Check out all of the ways Disney Experiences is celebrating this new Disney Animation film around the globe:

Ariana DeBose Dazzles at Disneyland Paris

Academy Award®-winning actress Ariana DeBose appeared under the stars in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris to perform “This Wish” from Disney Animation’s “Wish.” The performance features breathtaking castle projections, fountains and “Wish”-themed drones lighting up the night sky. Tune in to “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airing on ABC this Sunday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. ET and streaming next day on Hulu and Disney+ to see the full performance and for an enchanting special glimpse of “Wish.”

Asha Meets Guests Around the World

At EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort, guests have been dreaming big with Asha in a special location near the entrance to World Showcase. Beginning today, Asha makes her way to Disneyland Resort, where she will appear outside the Royal Hall in Fantasyland, bringing with her a touch of the magical kingdom of Rosas as Star’s playful glow lights up the area. Asha will head to Animation Celebration at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris starting Nov. 29.

“Wish” Lights up the Night from Coast to Coast

For a limited time, a new water short called “This Wish” will be presented ahead of “World of Color – Season of Light” at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort. When the lights dim around Paradise Bay, Asha and Star take guests on a journey set to the song “This Wish” from the film. Animated projections, majestic fountains synchronized to music, dazzling lasers and sparkling lighting effects magically combine to tell the story of how stars can guide, inspire and remind us to believe in possibility.

Starting today, Spaceship Earth will illuminate the EPCOT sky at Walt Disney World Resort with special colors and lights featuring the brand-new song “I’m a Star” from Disney Animation’s “Wish.”

Wishful Dining Experiences

Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris will celebrate royal stories upon its reopening on Jan. 25, and this also includes Disney Animation’s latest release “Wish”! Inside the Royal Banquet restaurant, guests will be invited to attend a royal feast in a gallery of paintings portraying numerous Disney royal families and their famous chefs. But that’s not all! Evil royalty will also make its way as they will take over one of the spaces called the antechamber. Being the most powerful person in the kingdom of Rosas, the charming and confident King Magnifico from “Wish” will rightfully take his place among the cast of villainous portraits, including the Queen of Hearts from “Alice in Wonderland” and Prince John from “Robin Hood.”

Walt Disney World Resort has some treats for guests that are a wish come true! Starting today, visit Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs for the Wish Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa. Check out the Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the Ready to Sparkle cookie. And, try out the refreshing So Many Wishes drink found at a variety of locations throughout the resort. Beginning Nov. 24, guests taking part in the Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth can redeem the Star Cookie from the Holiday Sweets & Treats Holiday Kitchen after they collect all five Holiday Cookie Stroll stamps in their Festival Passport.

Starting Nov. 29, Disneyland Paris guests can indulge in the delicious Twinkle, Twinkle Treat. Decadently put together with passion fruit and milk chocolate atop a coconut biscuit and served with mango coulis, this dessert is a must order only at Walt’s – an American Restaurant.

A Valentino popcorn bucket and Star sipper based on characters of the same name from “Wish” will be available at select locations throughout the Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and on Disney Cruise Line ships. Limited to two per person, per transaction while supplies last.

Roll out the Red Carpet at Shanghai Disney Resort

In celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the China premiere of “Wish” was held at Shanghai Disney Resort on Nov. 17. A glamorous red carpet was held in Disneytown where leading Chinese celebrities and vocal talent for the Chinese language version of the film wowed the crowd. As the evening ended, guests were treated to a special show in Shanghai Disneyland as Enchanted Storybook Castle was illuminated with a Disney 100 and “Wish”-themed projection show, setting the night sky ablaze with fireworks paying homage to the creative spirit that Disney has carried forward for a century.

Shine like a Star with Disney PhotoPass

Beginning today, guests at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line can wish upon a star with a new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot featuring Star from “Wish.”

For guests visiting Disneyland Paris or onboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, be sure to take advantage of this Magic Shot that includes both Star and Valentino from “Wish.” And now through Nov. 30, 2023, Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders can enjoy it, too. Look for the Magic Key sign across from Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland park.

Learn to Draw like a Disney Artist

For a limited time, guests can celebrate “Wish” by learning how to draw select characters from the film at Animation Academy in Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort, the Animation Experience at Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort and Animation Academy at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. The activity is offered under the guidance of a talented artist, and for participants at Disney California Adventure park, an audio-visual introduction from the new film’s heads of animation, Becky Bresee and Wayne Unten at the Walt Disney Animation Studios, will precede the activity.

“Wish” Specialty Products

If you’re looking for the perfect “Wish”-inspired Park essentials, shopDisney and Disney Parks have you covered! You’ll shine like a star when wearing this sparkling Star Spirit Jersey for Adults that is flecked with glitter and features images of Star on the front and back, where Asha’s friend proclaims ”I’m a Star.” And how could you not feel like a star when wearing the sweet and shimmering Wish Sequined Ear Headband for Adults? Match it with the Wish Loungefly Mini Backpack featuring Asha and Star, which is perfect whether you’re traveling to Rosas, the kingdom of wishes, or somewhere a little closer to home. And, of course no trip to the Parks is complete without the Wish MagicBand+, which features Asha and Star, and says “Magic in every wish” in the center icon. Each of these essentials are available on shopDisney and in select retail locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. A selection of offerings are also available at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

Looking for even more apparel featuring the adorable wishing Star? Check out the Wish Flannel from Cakeworthy, with Wishing Stars flying across the sleeve and collar, Valentino and Star on the front pocket and “We Are All Made of Stardust” in gold glittering print on the back. The Wish Crewneck is a cozy dream come true, covered in all-over embroidery of Star.

Of course, we couldn’t forget the young adventurers! Let their imagination soar as they seek exciting adventures in the land of Rosas in Asha’s Adventure Dress from Jakks Pacific. And no adventure is complete without the cute and cuddly Star Plush Backpack for Kids, a soft sidekick to carry all of your essentials, available on shopDisney and in select retail locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Stay hydrated on your adventures with the “Wish” Stainless Steel Straw Bottle from Zak, featuring Asha, Star and Valentino.

Looking for some more sparkle? These charming accessories are perfect, no matter which character is your favorite! New from Pandora, fans can choose either the Asha & Valentino “Wish” Charm, made of sterling silver featuring Asha and her pajama-waring talking pet goat, or the “Wish” Star Dangle Charm, featuring Star on one side and the film’s logo on the other side. These charms are available in select Disney Parks retail locations.

The Singing Asha of Rosas doll captures the magic and heart from the film. Bring the character to life and hear her sing by lifting Asha’s hand to sing along with her song “This Wish.” The Star figure can also be clipped on Asha’s hand to travel along for the adventures.

Keep the adventures going by entering King Magnifico’s castle with Disney’s “Wish” Rosas Castle Playset, featuring Asha and King Magnifico poseable mini dolls and an adorable Star minifigure. This playset will help your little dreamer reimagine favorite scenes and create adventures of their very own with five play areas and 20 accessories to spark their imagination. Three surprise Star ”reveals” include a fireplace, King Magnifico’s lab and a light-up dome that projects a starry night sky. Relive fun movie moments with Disney’s Wish King Magnifico and Queen Amaya of Rosas Dolls together in one collectible set! Queen Amaya features her long, braided hair, cape, crown and necklace, while King Magnifico is his magnificent self, with signature details on his cape.

If Valentino is quickly becoming your absolute favorite talking goat, then we have the perfect toy for you! Jakks Pacific’s Magical Moving & Talking Disney’s Valentino features more than 20 sounds and movements. These are activated by feeding him a snack or bringing the motion-activated Star to his right cheek to give him the magical ability to speak. Valentino says 15 phrases, moves his head and mouth, blinks his eyes and wags his tail!

Spark your child’s imagination and encourage play with the LEGO®️ King Magnifico’s Castle set featuring LEGO minifigures of film characters Asha, Dahlia, King Magnifico and Star. Adventure and mystery await your little dreamer as they explore the four levels of the castle of Rosas and its hidden spaces. And have you been listening to the film’s amazing new songs? Steal the spotlight as you sing along with the Disney Wish Sing-Along Microphone from KidDesigns with built-in music and colorful lights. Experience the magic of wishes and community as you piece together the Disney Wish 24-Piece Floor Puzzle from Spin Master, featuring characters from the film and adorable artwork that says “Hanging with my Besties.” If you’re looking for more ways to collect your favorite Wish characters, you can find a starry surprise behind every door with the Disney Doorables Wish Collection Peek, featuring nine exclusive figures inspired by the film, including Asha, Valentino, Star, Dahlia, Sakina, Gabo, King Magnifico and Queen Amaya.

And with December around the corner, we can’t forget about one thing. Your holiday décor isn’t complete without a shimmering star – and we’ve got just the Star for you! The gleaming, golden Star Glass Sketchbook Ornament from shopDisney features a translucent, glitter encrusted faceplate that reflects the surrounding lights for an effect that will make the whole tree shimmer!

When the day is done, your little dreamer can sleep tight in the Disney Wish Kids 3-Piece Twin Sheet Set from Jay Franco, featuring Asha, Star and Valentino. Keep wishing on a star with the adorably cuddly Funko Star Plush. And, brighten their dreams with the gentle glow from this soft silicone Star LED Night Light found on shopDisney. Just press the button on the bottom to create an enchanting atmosphere where wishes come true.

Looking for even more “Wish” products? McDonald’s new Happy Meal program celebrates Disney’s 100th Anniversary and features 62 characters from Disney, Pixar and Star Wars, including characters from “Wish.” Each Happy Meal comes with two surprise mini figures, available now through Dec. 4, 2023.

Book lovers of all ages can choose from a variety of “Wish”-inspired collections, including the “Wish” junior novelization with eight pages of full-color bonus content or the delightful Little Golden Book. Capture the dreams that you wish will come true in a beautifully illustrated, year-long “Wish Guided Journal,” or take an exclusive look behind the scenes through artwork from the film’s creation in “The Art of Wish.”

But, there’s more! On Dec. 2-3, 2023, over 25 Barnes & Noble stores throughout the U.S. will participate in a “Wish” sing-along event to celebrate the release of the film with books, toys and collectibles from Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney Music Group, LEGO, Funko and Mattel. The event will include coloring activities, a story time of “The Grateful Goat” by Steve Behling, trivia, giveaways and a chance to sing-along with an original song from “Wish.” To find out if your local Barnes & Noble is participating, head over to BarnesandNoble.com.

And just in time for the film’s release, play the Wish Item Event in “Disney Emoji Blitz” from Nov. 23-27 for your chance to earn Asha and Valentino emojis inspired by “Wish”! Available in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

For more Wish merchandise and to learn about the “Wish Together” campaign, check out New ‘Wish’ Merch and ‘Wish Together’ Campaign Helps Bring Wishes to Life.

Don’t let the adventure end here! Keep wishing on a star and be sure to see Disney’s “Wish” now in theaters!

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