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A Taste of the Holidays for Everyone!

Take a stroll around the world and sample tasty treats from holiday kitchens celebrating the most magical time of the year. Indulge in the flavors of the season with scrumptious bites and merry libations at the 2022 EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth––November 25 through December 30, 2022!

General Event Details

  • Holiday kitchens are open daily November 25 through December 30, 2022, from 11:00 AM to park close, unless otherwise noted.
  • A theme park reservation and valid EPCOT admission are required.
  • Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase.
  • Availability may be limited for some food and beverage offerings.
  • Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older.
  • Holiday kitchens and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice.

Explore holiday kitchens below.

Turkey served with mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce

American Holiday Table – American Adventure Pavilion

Enjoy a seasonal salute—dig into traditional dishes reminiscent of grandma’s cooking at the American Adventure Pavilion.

Food:

  • Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce
  • Blackend Catfish with Hoppin’ John and Comeback Sauce
  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

Beverages:

  • Gulf Stream Brewing Whiteout Sails Wit Beer, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout, Titusville, FL
  • Regional White Wine
  • Regional Red Wine
  • Beer Flight

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Pork served with mushroom sauce and braised red cabbage

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen – Germany Pavilion

Willkommen—help yourself to heartwarming holiday dishes and refreshing beverages at the Germany Pavilion.

Food:

  • Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle and Braised Red Cabbage
  • Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes
  • Linzer Cookie

Beverages:

  • Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany
  • The Tank Brewing Co. Prost! Fest Bier, Miami, FL
  • Ayinger Brewery Celebrator Doppelbock, Bavaria, Germany
  • Regional Riesling
  • Glühwein: House-made Hot Spiced Wine
  • Beer Flight

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

A bowl of cinnamon glazed pecans

Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet®

Join in on the festivities when you visit this jolly location offering cinnamon-glazed nuts and holiday beverages.Food:

  • Cinnamon-glazed Almonds (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Cinnamon-glazed Cashews (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Cinnamon-glazed Pecans (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Fire-roasted Chestnuts (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages:

  • Hot Cocoa (nonalcoholic)
  • T.G. Lee Eggnog (nonalcoholic)
  • Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Hazel Nutty-Cracker Sweet Stout, Orlando, FL
  • Hot Cocoa with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Whipped Cream and Candied Nuts
  • T.G. Lee Eggnog with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
  • Firenog: T.G. Lee Eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
A donut topped with chocolate frosting and a peppermint candy cane

The Donut Box – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet

Enjoy a classic dessert dressed up in a little holiday cheer when you try one of our seasonally-themed donuts!Food:

  • Croissant Donut with Cinnamon-Sugar
  • Holiday Yeast Donut with Vanilla Icing and Red and White Sprinkles
  • Chocolate Peppermint Donut
  • Eggnog and Cream-filled Donut with Cinnamon Icing and Crumbled Gingersnap Cookies
  • The Donut Box

Beverages:

  • Gingerbread Milk Shake (nonalcoholic)
  • Coppertail Brewing Co. Gingerbread Stout, Tampa, FL
  • Gingerbread Milk Shake with Whipped Cream Vodka
A cookie in the shape of Spaceship Earth

Holiday Hearth Desserts – The Odyssey Pavilion

Discover the hearth you’ll call home, with holly jolly desserts, hot cocoa and so much more.Food:

  • Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
  • Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth® Cookie
  • Snowball Cookies
  • Peppermint Bark (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Mouse Crunch made with M&M’s® chocolate candies
  • Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple Mousse and Cranberry rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake
  • Gingerbread Cookie

Beverages:

  • Hot Cocoa (nonalcoholic)
  • Cinnamon Apple Cider (nonalcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Winter Spiced Lager, St. Petersburg, FL
  • BrewDog Hoppy Christmas IPA, Columbus, OH
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout, Asheville, NC
  • Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps
  • Beer Flight
Three mugs of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream

Holiday Sweets & Treats – Near Port of Entry

Rock around the Christmas tree with festive sips sure to top the “nice” list.Beverages:

  • Hot Cocoa (nonalcoholic)
  • Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings® Peppermint Cheer™ Tea (non-alcoholic)
  • Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale, Breckenridge, CO
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Coquito Beer, Titusville, FL
  • Brew Hub S’mores Porter, Lakeland, FL
  • Hot Cocoa with Assorted Alcoholic Cordials (Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico Liqueur or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky)
  • Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and Whipped Cream Vodka
  • Beer Flight
Smoked salmon potato latke served on a plate

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen – Between Morocco and France Pavilions

Propose a toast to life—sink your teeth into classic deli noshes with a side of New York flair.Food:

  • Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard
  • Smoked Salmon Potato Latke (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Potato Latkes (gluten/wheat-friendly and plant-based)
  • Sufganiyot: Mini Jelly-filled Doughnuts
  • Black and White Cookie (plant-based)

Beverages:

  • Brooklyn Brewery Winter IPA, Brooklyn, NY
  • Frozen New York Whiskey Sour featuring Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine
Two churros drizzled with sauce

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen – Mexico Pavilion

Feliz Navidad—celebrate with mariachi dancing and south-of-the-border fare at the Mexico Pavilion!Food:

  • Giant Tostada de Barbacoa: Braised Barbacoa Beef on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Purée, Salsa Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana and Pickled Onion (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Cochinita Pibil Tamal: Cochinita Pibil in Corn Masa topped with Pipián Sauce, Queso Cotija and Crema Mexicana (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Dulce de Leche Churros sprinkled with Cinnamon-Sugar

Beverages:

  • Pomegranate Margarita: Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Black Currant Liqueur, Pomegranate and Ginger Juice with a Hibiscus Salt Rim
  • Horchata Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, Abasolo Corn Whisky, Agua de Horchata and a hint of Cinnamon-infused Mezcal
  • Holiday Cerveza: Cielito Lindo Artisanal Mexican Beer blended for the holiday season
Smoked Salmon Napoleon with layers of smoked salmon, dill mousse and crème fraîche mousse

Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen – France Pavilion

Feast on très magnifique fare, wine and specialty cocktails from the France Pavilion.Food:

  • Napoleon de Saumon Fumé en Brioche: Smoked Salmon Napoleon with layers of Smoked Salmon, Dill Mousse and Crème Fraîche Mousse served in Brioche
  • Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’ancienne, Pommes Dauphine: Roasted Ham with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Bacon, Mustard Sauce and Puff Potatoes
  • Macaron en Sucette, Ganache à la Menthe Poivrée et aux Chocolats Valrhona: Macaron Lollipop with Peppermint and Valrhona Chocolate Ganache

Beverages:

  • Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Grey Goose La Vanille Vodka, Vodka, Chocolate Milk and Whipped Cream
  • Côté Mas Syrah-Grenache, Sud de France
  • Spiced Pumpkin Punch: Rhum Clement VSOP Vieux Agricole, Spiced Pumpkin Purée and Oat Milk
  • Cranberry Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine with Orange Juice and Cranberry Syrup
Pork served with sweet potatoes and mango salad

Mele Kalikimaka – Near Port of Entry

Savor the flavor of fabulous, festive food and beverages from the islands of Hawai‘i.Food:

  • Kālua Pork with Okinawa Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salad
  • Lomi Lomi Salmon with Tomatoes, Onions, Salmon Roe, Yuzu-Mayonnaise and Yuca Chips (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Haupia: Hawaiian Coconut Pudding with Candied Macadamia Nuts and Coconut

Beverages:

  • Kona Brewing Co. Big Wave Golden Ale, Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum
An Impossible chorizo tamale

Nochebuena Cocina – Near Port of Entry – NEW!

Delight in a delicious plant-based offering while celebrating the happiest season of the year!Food:

  • Impossible™ Chorizo Tamale with Plant-based Cotija Cheese and Spicy Red Chile Sauce (plant-based)
  • Pernil: Mojo Pork with Tostones and Ketchup-Mayonnaise
  • Alfajores: Vanilla Shortbread Cookie with Dulce de Leche and Coconut

Beverages:

  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Horchata Beer, Tampa, FL
  • Chai Ginger Mule featuring Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka
Two vegetable spring rolls topped with citrus sauce

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen – China Pavilion

Have yourself a merry little meal—tempt taste buds with popular plates and potables from the China Pavilion!Food:

  • Chicken Skewer with Creamy Peanut Sauce
  • Beef and Noodle Soup Bowl with Slow-braised Beef Shank, Green Onion and House-made Chili Oil
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls with Citrus Sauce

Beverages:

  • Panda Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba (nonalcoholic)
  • Lucky Foo Pale Ale
  • Kung Fu Master with Tito’s Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango, Orange Juice and Soda Water
  • Marco Boba with Amaretto, Iced Coffee, Whole Milk and Boba Pearls
  • The Lucky Mo with SKYY Infusions Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Piña Colada Mix, Orange Juice and Soda Water
Pieces of sushi arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen – Japan Pavilion

Please your palate with an array of festive dishes and drinks served at the Japan Pavilion.Food:

  • Sushi Tree: Sushi Roll with Krab Meat and Cream Cheese topped with Tempura, Ikura Salmon Roe and Spicy Mayonnaise
  • New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in a Hot Dashi Soup with Yuzu, Shrimp Tempura, Kamaboko Fish Cake and Chopped Green Onion
  • Mochi Cake: Gooey Rice Cake made with Rice Flour and served with Hojicha Cream, Strawberry, Tangerine and Sweet Red Beans

Beverages:

  • Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and Yuzu Cream drink featuring Japanese Calpico Soft Drink and Popping Strawberry Boba Pearls (nonalcoholic)
  • Japanese Christmas Punch: Shōchū, Plum Wine, Cranberry and Lemon
  • Ozeki Sake Platinum: Junmai Daiginjo
  • Brew Hub Strawberry Lager, Lakeland, FL
A grilled kebab served with carrot-chickpea salad

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco Pavilion

Travel to the Morocco Pavilion for delicious kebabs and cocktails.Food:

  • Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli
    • Lamb Kefta (gluten/wheat-friendly)
    • Chermoula Chicken (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula and Zhoug Dip

Beverages:

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Cranberry Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Woodchuck Winter Chill Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT
  • Ciderboys Mad Bark Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
  • Fig Cocktail with Sparkling Wine, Fig Vodka and Cranberry Juice
  • Cider Flight
Two servings of Salmone alla Siciliana

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen – Italy Pavilion

Mangiare—savor a seasonal take on some of the world’s best-loved food and beverages at the Italy Pavilion!Food:

  • Tortellini in Brodo: Five-Cheese Tortellini with House-made Aromatic Winter Truffle Broth and Chives
  • Salmone alla Siciliana: Cured Salmon Tartare, Sicilian Blood Orange, Pistachios and Basil
  • Panettone: Panettone Bread Pudding and Vanilla Cream

Beverages:

  • Prosecco
  • Moscato
  • Banfi Rosa Regale
  • Italian Sangria – Red or White
  • Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello
  • Peroni Pilsner
Seared scallops served with parsnip silk and apple chutney

Yukon Holiday Kitchen – Canada Pavilion

Jingle your bells with delightful dishes and libations from the Great White North—at the Canada Pavilion.

Food:

  • Seared Scallops with Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney and Hazelnut Croquant
  • Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes
  • SNICKERS®-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS® bar pieces (cookie stroll item)

Beverages:

  • Frozen Coffee (nonalcoholic)
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter, Tampa, FL
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale, Titusville, FL
  • Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Regional Icewine
  • Regional Red Wine
  • Frozen Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky
  • Beer Flight

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

A funnel cake topped with peppermint ice cream, chocolate whipped cream and crushed peppermint

Additional Locations

Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops.
Funnel Cake – Between the American Adventure Pavilion and Japan Pavilion
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a new holiday classic:

  • Mini Funnel Cake topped with Peppermint Ice Cream, Chocolate Whipped Cream and Crushed Peppermint

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – Throughout EPCOT
Salute the season with the usual selection of coffees, plus special holiday treats.

  • Horchata Cold Brew
    A holly jolly blend of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican™ Cold Brew and Horchata topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon

    A spirited version available featuring Bacardí Coquito Coconut Cream Liqueur.

Refreshment Outpost – Between the China and Germany Pavilions
Stop by for satisfying snacks and beverages to go. In addition to the regular menu, enjoy these Festival specialties:

  • DOLE Whip® Raspberry
  • Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Mustard Greens and Roasted Peanuts (plant-based)
  • UFO Beer Company Triple Berry Teleporter, Boston, MA
  • Stem Ciders Cocoa Caramel Hard Apple Cider, Denver, CO
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Unfiltered Wheat Beer, Kansas City, MO

Refreshment Port – Showcase Plaza
Come on over for comfort foods! In addition to the regular menu, enjoy these Festival specialties:

  • Coquito Soft-serve Waffle Cone
  • Turkey Poutine: French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish and Crispy Onions
  • Boulevard Brewing Quirk Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Hard Seltzer, Kansas City, MO
  • Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine, Mount Vernon, WA
  • Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka
  • Coquito Soft-serve topped with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

Connections Café and Connections Eatery – World Celebration
Stop by for a tasty treat or refreshing beverage presented with a holiday spin.

  • Holiday Sugar Cookie
  • Coquito Milk Shake (nonalcoholic)
  • Holiday Sangria: Chenin Blanc, Apple Brandy, White Cranberry Juice and Boba Pearls
  • Coquito Milk Shake with Bacardí Superior Rum
An ice cream cake roll covered in meringue with a crumble topping and ribbons of cherry glaze

Know Before You Go

Be sure to review important information about special dietary requests and ID requirements.

Special Dietary Requests

For your convenience, some menu items have been indicated as gluten-friendly/wheat-friendly or kid-approved (meaning that the dish was designed with kids in mind).

You may also consult with a chef or special-diets-trained Cast Member before placing your order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergen into these menu choices. However, it is possible for the allergen to be introduced before the food is provided to us or inadvertently during our preparation or handling. We do not have separate kitchens to prepare allergy-friendly items or separate dining areas for Guests with allergies or intolerances.

ID Requirements to Purchase Alcoholic Beverages

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcoholic beverages at any establishment in the state of Florida—including Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Alcohol will not be served to anyone who does not present valid identification upon request. The following forms of ID will be accepted as proof of age:

  • U.S. state driver’s license (includes U.S. territories*)
  • U.S. state ID (includes U.S. territories*)
  • U.S. military ID
  • Original passport
  • Copy of passport (either on paper or captured on a mobile device), along with a government-issued photo ID** that verifies the person and birth date shown on the copy
  • NEXUS card issued by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (Canadian Guests only)

Visitors from outside the United States are required to present both a valid passport and another form of government-issued photo identification from their country of origin.

For all questions concerning our identification requirements, please call (407) 939-6244. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

**US territories include Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands and American Samoa

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Special Agave Tasting Event at Frontera Cocina

Restaurant Reviews, Special Events By November 17, 2022 No Comments

When I started writing theme park dining blogs, I never expected to be attending an Agave Tasting event run by experts in tequila. Still, on the evening of November 2nd, 2022, I got that chance. To make my appearance at this event even more unlikely, I do not drink tequila or mezcal. Due to this, some special arrangements were made so that I could hear from the tequila experts about the process of making the beverage. Frontera Cocina, in Disney Springs, offered this event. According to their social media, the event sold out in 12 hours. On their social media, they wrote, “Our Agave Tasting for Día de Muertos sold out in less than 12 hours!! This motivates us to continue doing these amazing events. Thank you 🖤.” Based on the response I saw and the enjoyment by guests, I suspect this type of event will happen many more times.

Our tequila experts, Hilda and Humberto, walked us through the making of tequila. Hilda, a tequila expert primarily working at La Cava de Tequila, told us about the making of tequila. She stressed that Agave Azul serves as the only plant for creating this drink. Humberto described living in Tequila, Mexico. He told fascinating stories about the culture of creating this beverage. Though they both acknowledge that the creation process of tequila has changed with the introduction of more technology, the core process remains the same.

 

 

This evening, each diner received three portions of tequila and one serving of mezcal once seated at your table. The staff provided me with a diet soda. Then, they offered me a non-alcoholic “liar” beverage. When we arrived, they offered a drink and a sampling of an appetizer as we moved to the back porch area of Frontera Cocina for this event. The tasting event also included some well-prepared Mexican food to balance the experience in between the beverages.

If interested in the process of creating tequila, keep a close watch on Frontera Cocina’s social media for the next event. The explanations by Hilda and Humberto were marvelous. The appetizers provided showed off the Rick Bayless Mexican food style. Dining on the back porch on a nice evening added to this experience. The $112 price tag might look high. However, this event sold out in 12 hours. Overall, I think if you want to know more about tequila, this event would be well worth it based on the food, beverage, presenter’s knowledge, and service. Though the tacos are wonderful here, this food and drink exceed that level. This event made a great way to celebrate “Dia de Meurtos.” As always, eat like you mean it!

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More Merry Magic Coming This Holiday Season to Disneyland Resort

Special Events By October 12, 2022 No Comments

Hooray for the holidays! As recently announced, the enchanting holiday season is returning to the Disneyland Resort Nov. 11, 2022 through Jan. 8, 2023, and today there is even more exciting news to share for all things merry and bright, celebrating a variety of cultural festivities with music, food and fun for the whole family!  With sparkling twinkles, and a sprinkle of this and a pixie-dusted pinch of that, welcome you to The Merriest Place on Earth!

At Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park, take in the sights and sounds of cherished holidays including Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day, starting with a spirited lineup of world-class entertainment! New this year, Tina and The Sounds of Celebration! will bring her powerhouse vocals and dynamic musicians to perform holiday tunes with an uplifting repertoire of salsa, merengue, cumbia and rock Latino! Other fantastic returning acts include the Mariachi Divas, Mostly Kosher, Blue13 Dance CompanyPhat Cat Swinger and The Mistletoes, and the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party returns!

Be sure to catch the character celebration “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” and the magically merry rhythms of the Holiday Toy Drummers performing throughout the day in Disney California Adventure park.

Delight in the treasured traditions of “World of Color – Season of Light” at Disney California Adventure park and “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade and “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks on select evenings at Disneyland park.

With MagicBand+ coming to Disneyland Resort this fall, you’ll be able to light up your Disneyland Resort holiday experience in an all-new way this year! Wear your MagicBand+ for extra magic and watch it come alive with vibrations and colorful holiday lights during the nighttime spectaculars of “World of Color – Season of Light” and “Believe… in Holiday Magic” fireworks.

Ho-Ho-Hello, Santa! Direct from the North Pole, you may mingle with Mr. Kringle as he visits various locations throughout the Disneyland Resort including Critter Country in Disneyland park, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure park and at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort!

Eat, drink and be merry at the Festive Foods Marketplace in Disney California Adventure park, with a seasonal smorgasbord of multicultural cuisine across nine different kiosks! Visions of Sugar Plums is an all-new added marketplace where you will find delicious sweet and savory bites.

And don’t forget, the Disney Festival of Holidays Sip and Savor Pass is a terrific way to sample your way through a glorious day. The pass provides eight easy tabs you can redeem for select food and non-alcoholic beverages at participating Festive Foods Marketplace kiosks and dining locations.* In the spirit of giving, share your tabs with a friend!

Seasonal sweets and treats are always on the list throughout the Disneyland Resort, and here’s just a few to tempt your tastebuds! Keep a lookout for the complete holiday foodie guide coming next month on the Disney Parks Blog!

Disney California Adventure Park:

  • Grizzly Peak Churro Peppermint Churro – Churro coated with crushed candy canes, drizzled with chocolate and vanilla sauce
  • Lamplight Lounge Peppermint Donuts – Hot cocoa-dusted donuts with toasted marshmallow crème and peppermint-chocolate dipping sauce
  • Festive Foods Marketplace Merry Mashups Esquites Carnitas Mac & Cheese – Esquites-style mac & cheese with carnitas, salsa macha, spiced puffed rice, freeze-dried corn and chopped cilantro
  • Smokejumpers Grill Loaded Latkes -Traditional Latkes loaded with smoked brisket, topped with dairy-free horseradish cream and scallions
  • Sonoma Terrace Mistletoe Mule – A holiday take on a classic mule cocktail with cranberry juice and agave, garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a Cape cranberry

Disneyland Park:

  • Red Rose Taverne Holiday Grey Stuff – Traditional Grey Stuff with a holiday twist

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa:

  • GCH Holiday Cart – Poinsettia Cookie

To commemorate Diwali at the Disneyland Hotel, The Coffee House will feature an Indian chai Archisha Tea on the menu Oct. 17, 2022 – Jan. 9, 2023.  The Blue13 Dance Company will perform near The Coffee House at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily Oct. 17 – Oct. 24, 2022, before they head to Disney Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure park for the season.

Woody and Buzz Lightyear will be lending a hand with this darling holiday popcorn bucket, available for a limited time at select popcorn carts in Disney California Adventure park, while supplies last.

Celebrating the season with their snazzy style, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals will don their holiday finest and newest fashions in Town Square at Disneyland park!  These festive new looks reflect this year’s warm, vintage-inspired holiday celebration. In classic red and green, their holiday attire is being designed in wintry textures and patterns such as velvet, chenille, herringbone and plaid, and accented with gold for a touch of sparkle.

Adorable, cozy and comfy, spirit jerseys are always a hit for your holiday ensemble, inspired by Mickey and Minnie’s holiday looks! In shops through both parks and the Downtown Disney District, you will be able to find the latest apparel, toys, ornaments, home décor and collectibles for every person on your list – and a little something for yourself, of course!

Returning this year is Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Tour, where this specially guided journey of Disneyland park tells stories of Walt Disney and gives unique facts of how Disneyland celebrates the season, followed by guests setting sail on “it’s a small world” Holiday. The 2.5 hour walking tour ends on Main Street, U.S.A., with a reserved viewing area of “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade where guests receive delicious holiday treats and a commemorative pin. For more information, pricing and reservations, visit Disneyland.com.

It’s almost the season of celebrations, a time for togetherness and making holiday memories with your family and friends. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!

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

*A Disney Festival of Holidays Sip and Savor Pass will expire on Jan. 8, 2023, and will not be valid at any other event or at any other time. Passes are nonrefundable, subject to restrictions, and not valid for Theme Park admission. Both valid theme park admission and park reservation required for park entry.

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What’s Cooking at Disneyland Resort In July

Special Events By July 11, 2022 Tags: , , No Comments

If you find yourself at Disneyland Resort this month, you’re in luck because there are some tasty treats coming your way. In July, there are a few celebrations happening and some summer flavors to try across the resort. Not only can you celebrate the 67th anniversary of Disneyland Resort, but you can also join the festivities for Oga’s birthday in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park!

In addition to delicious dishes cooking up at the resort, you can also get your hands on some exciting novelties, including Mighty Thor’s Hammer to hold your beverages and the Birthday Mickey Ear Hat Bowl to enjoy all your ice cream dreams. What could be better?

Let’s get into all you can expect coming up. You won’t be disappointed.

Disneyland Birthday Cupcake

To celebrate the anniversary of Disneyland Resort, this year there are plenty of delights the whole family will love. And what better way to commemorate a birthday than with food! Now through July 17 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, there are plenty of desserts to indulge your taste buds. At GCH Craftsman Grill, you’ll uncover the Mickey-shaped Chocolate Donut, a tasty Mickey-shaped chocolate donut, and the Disneyland Birthday Cupcake, a vanilla cake with sprinkles and frosting.

Sweet treats located at the GCH Holiday Cart

You simply must check out the GCH Holiday Cart, located in the lobby, as well, because it has plenty of items for the anniversary excitement, including the Birthday Cookie Box filled with assorted cookies, the Mickey Shorts Sugar Cookie, and Birthday Cake S’mores Cookie with marshmallow filling.

If you’re a whoopie pie fan, you must treat yourself to Mickey-shaped Whoopie Pie, a chocolate Mickey-shaped delight with buttercream filling. If you love cake, then the Birthday Cake Layered Cake Pop is right up your alley. This item is adorable and features layers of confetti cake with colorful buttercream filling in honor of the mouse himself. The Holiday Cart will also be offering a Birthday Waffle Shot that can be enjoyed with your choice of a variety of milks or alcohol, for those over 21.

Walt's Chili Cheese Fries located at the Red Rose Taverne

For a limited time on July 17, the anniversary of Disneyland Resort, Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland park will be serving up the brand-new Walt’s Chili Cheese Fries. This entrée will feature seasoned fries topped with Walt’s signature chili, cheddar cheese, and green onion. Just take a peek at how good they look!

Birthday Mickey Ear Hat Bowl and Mighty Thor’s Hammer

Let’s take a look at the novelties, too! The Birthday Mickey Ear Hat Bowl is another great way to join in on the birthday festivities. At Disneyland park, this bowl can be found at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor. Over at Disney California Adventure parkAward Wieners will be offering up their mouthwatering Peaches and Cream Funnel Cake Fries in this adorable dish. The only thing that could make these funnel cake fries better is being served in the Mickey Ear Hat.

Mighty Thor’s Hammer is quite the unique piece. This novelty opens up on top to hold a contour bottle or cup and includes your choice of a Coca-Cola bottled beverage when your purchase it. This mighty must-have can be found in Disney California Adventure park at Shawarma PalaceShawarma Palace Too, and the Outdoor Vending Cart at the entrance to Avengers Campus near Guardians of the Galaxy –Mission: BREAKOUT!

Blue Citrus Mule and Pasaana Punch

From July 18 through 20, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be celebrating the birthday of everyone’s favorite cantina owner –Oga Garra. To honor her, treat your taste buds to some yummy options that can’t be missed. At Oga’s Cantina, there are a few items to try. For beverages, the Blue Citrus Mule features citrus vodka, blue curaçao, pure cane syrup, mule mix, and club soda garnished with a lime wheel and candied ginger and the non-alcoholic Pasaana Punch includes orange juice, white grape juice, red passion fruit, and hibiscus– how refreshing!

Mygeeto Roll at Oga's Cantina

If you’re looking for a snack at Oga’s Cantina, the Mygeeto Roll has tuna poke, zhu cucumber, green onion, enoki, eel sauce, fried garlic, vermicelli, and sea bean rolled in rice paper and garnished with ponzu foam.

Blue Milk Chia Pudding and Peka Wheat Gear Puffs which are crispy wheat puffs in a savory and spicy seasoning blend

At Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, you’ll find the tasty Blue Milk Chia Pudding. This treat is made with a coconut milk and chia seed blend, fresh berries, pepitas, and shredded coconut. For a sweet and savory combination, Jat Kaa’s Coolers has Peka Wheat Gear Puffs, crispy wheat puffs in a savory and spicy seasoning blend. I don’t know about you, but these all sound incredible!

Summer flavors coming to both Salt & Straw and Sprinkles

Downtown Disney District also has some foodie fun for you with summer flavors coming to both Salt & Straw and Sprinkles. Salt & Straw will be having a Berry Series featuring fresh flavors of marion berry, blackberry, wild berry, boysenberry, and raspberry. What a perfect way to celebrate summer.

Circus Animal birthday cake cupcake and Cookie cupcake both at Sprinkles

Sprinkles will be having various seasonal flavors coming up. From July 11th through July 24th, the Circus Animal birthday cake cupcake features pink sugar cookie crust, topped with strawberry buttercream frosting, and finished with rainbow nonpareils and an animal cookie. From July 25 through August 7, indulge in the Cookie cupcake, a chocolate chip studded yellow cake lined with a cookie crust and topped with brown sugar frosting and dusted with cookie crumbles.

Don’t forget to check out the Disneyland mobile app to help you plan ahead and secure some of these amazing items on mobile order.

I hope you and your taste buds are excited for what’s coming at Disneyland Resort. Which are you anticipating most?

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

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First Look at Disney’s Halfway to Halloween Eats and Treats 2022

Special Events By April 26, 2022 No Comments

It’s almost spooky season – and by almost, we mean halfway! If you’re anything like us, you love this season all year long. As April 28 approaches, we are soon-to-be halfway to Halloween! And we all know it’s never too early to get in the spirit.

You don’t need a spell book to conjure up these treats because we’ve compiled the wickedly delicious items that are running amuck, amuck, amuck across Disney Parks. From sinister sweets to ghoulish goodies, there are some must-have items you need to try.

These eats are sure to put a spell on you with tasty flavors and adorable eats. See the return of favorites like the Sister’s Elixir Hot Cocoa Bomb at The Ganachery at Walt Disney World Resort or the Spooky Churro from California Churro at Disneyland Resort. And be on the lookout for some new tricks and treats from Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs, including exclusive trading cards to collect.

The time has come to dust the cobwebs off your candy bag because here are the eats and treats for Halfway to Halloween!

Disneyland Resort

Downtown Disney District

Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs (available April 28 through May 1)

  • Cheddar Pickle Dog: The pickle dog sprinkled with cheddar cheese for a pop of orange to celebrate Halloween

California Churro (available April 27 through May 4)

  • Spooky Churro: A churro rolled in cinnamon sugar cut in half, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with yummy peanut butter candy pieces in seasonal colors

Walt Disney World Resort

Magic Kingdom Park

Sleepy Hollow (available April 28 through August 13)

  • Lady on the Gravestone 50th Chilling Chamber Pop: Citrus cake crumbs, raspberry buttercream, and blue crisp pearls (New)

Available at Liberty Square Popcorn Cart and Various Outdoor Vending Carts (available April 28 through May 1)

  • Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket (Limit two per, person per transaction while supplies last)

Disney Springs

The Ganachery (available April 28 through May 1)

  • Sister’s Elixir Hot Cocoa Bomb: Dark chocolate cauldron filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows topped with an edible image of the Sanderson Sisters and a chocolate broom stirrer

Gideon’s Bakehouse (available April 28 through May 1)

Get an exclusive trading card during Halfway to Halloween. Each four and six cookie box will feature one of the sixteen cards, plus be on the lookout for a bonus card for those waiting in line featuring Barnabas Mephistophelittle! (Limit of one per person while supplies last)

  • Pumpkin Spice Shadow Cakes: Chocolate-dipped spice cakes with a pumpkin buttercream filling (New)
  • Frankenstein Cake Slices: A three-layer chocolate cake covered in cookies and cream buttercream and loaded with M&M’s
  • Valentina Cake: Classic red velvet cake covered in a light and fluffy cookies and cream marshmallow buttercream

Available at Various Outdoor Vending Carts in West Side (available April 28 through May 1)

  • Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket (Limit two per, person per transaction while supplies last)

Resorts

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (available April 28 through May 1)

  • Hocus Pocus “Amuck” Cakes: Rich devil’s food cake with “peanut boo-tter” filling decorated to resemble all three Sanderson Sisters

Happy #HalfwaytoHalloween! Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled on the Disney Parks Blog and our social channels to join in on the celebrations.

(Note: All offerings are subject to change.)

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Let the Foodie Fun Begin! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Opens Today

Special Events By March 4, 2022 No Comments

If you love food and you love fun, rejoice! We are very excited to share that starting today, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back at the Disneyland Resort, bringing culinary delights with a Disney twist! This limited-time event, filled with lots of foodie fun for the whole family, runs through April 26, 2022.

Wine glass and food options from the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Let’s start our tour with a dozen different outdoor Festival Marketplaces, where you can sip and savor your way through tantalizing small plates and innovative beverages. Each location is inspired by fresh, California-grown ingredients like avocados, citrus, strawberries, peppers and artisanal cheese. You can also discover a variety of craft beers and wines from all across the Golden State. Plant-based, allergy-friendly, gluten-friendly and kid-friendly dishes are also available to please a variety of palates.

Nuts About Cheese food stand
Peanut Butter & Jelly Mac   Orange-Honey Cold Brew

For a great value on this epicurean adventure, you may choose to purchase the Sip and Savor Pass,* which gives you eight opportunities to try a variety of items at participating locations throughout Disney California Adventure park. Be sure to also pick up a Tasting Passport, to check everything on the list!

And to read more about the delicious dishes, check out the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Foodie Guide!

Learn cooking tips and tricks during complimentary culinary demonstrations, as Disney chefs and visiting chefs showcase their talents by preparing their favorite recipes on stage, weekends throughout the festival.

You may even choose to partake in bookable signature events to expand your knowledge on wine, beer and spirits with seminars at Sonoma Terrace or at Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions. These events require a separate fee, and advance bookings are recommended.** You can learn more about all these offerings on Disneyland.com.

Kids activity during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

When you’re ready to take a little breather, the cooking-themed fun continues! Catch live entertainment such as Chip ‘n’ Dale and the Jammin’ Chefs drumming up new beats, visit with Chef Goofy, do craft activities and visit the new “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party,” where children ages 3 through 11 can have a sweet time decorating cupcakes.*** Visit the Disneyland app**** for details and show times.

Soarin’ Over California

Adding to this bountiful celebration, Soarin’ Over California is returning to Disney California Adventure park for a limited time. This epic, aerial adventure takes you gliding over the Golden State’s natural and man-made wonders, from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the crashing waves of Malibu. Its immersive, 80-foot projection dome simulates the graceful motion of flight and teases the senses with notable scents found throughout California!

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Minnie Mouse Ears

While you’re here, you may want to scoop up a few foodie mementos including special festival apparel, kitchenware, artwork and collectibles.

Hungry for more? Over in the Downtown Disney District, you can enjoy Friends of the Festival menu items at nine participating restaurants, special tasting events, crafts, live musical entertainment nightly on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage, and weekend artist signings at WonderGround Gallery. Ask about the tequila “Sips and Salsa” events at Tortilla Jo’s, the “Pizza and Pinot” events at Naples Ristorante e Bar, or check out the Patina Group website for more details.

Making it even more colorful and festive, look for the chalk artists doing beautiful work in the Downtown Disney District, at the Disneyland Hotel and at the Paradise Gardens Gazebo in Disney California Adventure park. There’s also a festival mural, perfect for photo ops at the west end of the promenade.

At the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, more Friends of the Festival tastings and education experiences are available to the public. This includes food and beverage pairings featuring Golden Road Brewing, Peltzer Family Cellars and sake from Nova Brewing Co. at GCH Craftsman Bar at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The Disneyland Hotel is presenting a mixology seminar at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, as well as a lovely outdoor winemaker reception with culinary action stations, featuring Silver Oak/Twomey wines. These special hotel events each include a commemorative gift. A separate fee is required, and advance bookings are recommended. For a complete list of opportunities and to book, visit Disneyland.com/FoodandWine.

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Get Ready for Culinary Fun at the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Special Events By February 11, 2022 No Comments

We hope you brought your appetite! We previously announced the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will be returning to the Disneyland Resort March 4 through April 26, and today, we’re thrilled to dish out more details on this exciting celebration of California’s diverse cultures and cuisines.

From innovative food and beverages to heaping helpings of family-friendly entertainment, there is so much to look forward to at this feast for the senses. Let’s dig in!

Many of California’s communities and regions are highlighted in the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival’s smorgasbord of dishes. A dozen Festival Marketplaces will serve irresistible small bites and beverages, and dining locations across Disney California Adventure park – including Pym Tasting Lab and Terran Treats at Avengers Campus – will also feature special festival menu items. You may even choose to purchase a Sip and Savor Pass* for eight coupons redeemable for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating locations.

The Hollywood Backlot in Hollywood Land will be home to an appetizing assortment of entertainment and presentations for all ages. The all-new animated series, “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery,” which debuted on Disney Junior yesterday, is the inspiration behind a new, limited-time festival experience for junior chefs at the Hollywood Backlot Stage. During “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party,” kids ages 3 through 11 will have the opportunity to express their creativity through hands-on cupcake decorating. Space is limited, and participant sign-ups begin 45 minutes before each show time.

At the Hollywood Backlot, you may also encounter Chef Goofy or dance along with Chip ‘n’ Dale as the Jammin’ Chefs serve up tasty new rhythms using pots and pans.

On Saturdays and Sundays, be sure to catch a culinary demonstration at the Hollywood Backlot Stage! A diverse lineup of Disney and visiting chefs will prepare their favorite dishes and share insider tips for making mouthwatering meals at home.

Craving even more? Signature events will be offered for an additional fee, such as the Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions or special wine, beer and mixology seminars at Sonoma Terrace. Learn more at Disneyland.com/FoodandWine.**

Of course, be on the lookout for a new line of Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival merchandise.

Downtown Disney District and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will also join the gastronomic festivities, with select restaurants offering special menu items and events for a limited time.

And here’s the cherry (or should I say “citrus”?) on top: Soarin’ Over California will return to Disney California Adventure park for a limited time during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, beginning March 4! Once again, you can relish the unforgettable sights, sounds and scents of the Golden State aboard this high-flying attraction.

Stay tuned for more updates as the festival draws nearer! Later this month, we’ll share a Foodie Guide to all the gastronomic goodness that awaits.

Event and its elements are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.  Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort including updates on required face coverings.

*A Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Sip and Savor Pass will expire on April 26, 2022, and will not be valid at any other event or at any other time. Passes are nonrefundable, subject to restrictions, and not valid for Theme Park admission. No substitutions. Sip and Savor offerings at participating restaurants may be tasting-size portions only, not full entrée sizes.

**Separate admission and theme park reservation to Disney California Adventure park are required. Additional fees for select events, demonstrations and seminars may be required. Space is limited for all such ticketed events; advance bookings are recommended. Full payment may be due at time of booking, and cancellation fees may apply. No refunds, credit or date or time changes. Guests must be 21 years of age or over to consume alcohol and to participate in some events; valid photo ID required. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.

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Together We Are Magia! Come Celebrate With Delicious Food and Drink at Walt Disney World

Special Events By October 4, 2021 No Comments

Now through Oct. 15, come celebrate “Together We Are Magia” at Walt Disney World Resort, where along with other special offerings to honor Hispanic Latinx heritage, you can enjoy your favorite Latin-inspired dishes on our menus.

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month with family and friends than with food! This popular cuisine uses unique herbs and seasoning – both fresh and dried – during the cooking process and as colorful garnishes to create layers of delicious flavors. And with many dishes, a squeeze of fresh lime perfectly balances the richness of the spice and adds an acidic brightness. And desserts? Whether you like creamy or crispy, Latin-inspired desserts are deliciously decadent – something for every sweet tooth!

Disney has pulled together a few of my favorite dishes to add to your list – they are all terrific! And be sure to check out all of the festive ways we celebrate Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month at Walt Disney World Resort here.

assorted food items from Tiffins at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Nomad Lounge

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme ParkTiffins offers food items inspired by Imagineers’ travels to Oaxaca, Mexico. Like elsewhere, Oaxacans cook with a global pantry adopting many regional influences. And get your street food fix with the Street Tacos at The Smiling Crocodile.

  • Tiffins: Sweet Corn Soup with butter-poached lobster, cilantro crema, charred corn, pickled jalapeño, cotija, and tajin
  • Tiffins: Charred Octopus with grilled corn salsa, tequila, mole negro, pickles, cilantro
  • Tiffins: Tacos – Plant-based tinga, avocado, and plant-based cheese with corn tortilla (plant-based)
  • The Smiling Crocodile: Street Corn Tacos, Chicken Street Tacos, Pulled Pork Street Tacos (The practice of vending tacos from carts followed Mexican migrants to this country and has spread throughout the southwestern United States and beyond.)
  • Nomad Lounge, Dino Diner: Churros
EPCOT Food and Wine festival Charred chimichurri steak and Crispy Pig Ear Salad

EPCOT

For dishes created by Festival Chef Daniel Contreras, he always incorporates his Latin heritage by using Latin spices or herbs and fresh produce. “I always think about the ingredients my mom and grandma used to use to cook for us. I want to show the people that have never been to my country the traditional Colombian dishes. Showcasing the Latin culture and Latin ingredients is a way that I can keep a little piece of home here.”

  • Flavors from Fire Hosted by The NFL on ESPN, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle: The Chimichurri-up Offense – Charred chimichurri steak on a smoked corn cake with pickled vegetable slaw and cilantro aïoli
  • The Swanky Saucy Swine, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by Corkcicle: Crispy Pig Ear Salad with fire roasted tomatillo sauce, pickled red onions, queso fresco, roasted corn salsa, and avocado cream
assortment of food items from the Mexico pavilion’s world-famous San Angel Inn Restaurante and Choza de Margarita

EPCOT

The Mexico pavilion’s world-famous San Angel Inn Restaurante will showcase San Pascual award-winning chef Federico A. Lopez and his menu representing regional Mexican foods from Oct. 1–Dec 31. They are also offering these flavorful items:

  • Choza de Margarita: Elote – Sweet corn on the cob smothered with chipotle aïoli, queso cotija, and tajin chile-lime powder
  • Choza de Margarita: Tacos de Cochinita – Tender citrus-marinated pulled pork served on corn tortillas with pickled red onions and mango habanero relish with a side of corn esquites
  • San Angel Inn Restaurante and La Hacienda de San Angel: Pescado a la Veracruzana – Red snapper atop potatoes with a cilantro-lime vinaigrette made with capers, olives, bell peppers, Spanish onions, and tomatoes
  • San Angel Inn Restaurante and La Hacienda de San Angel: Viva Mexico Margarita (This limited time specialty margarita in honor of Mexico National Independence Day (9/16/21) and inspired by the famous Chiles en Nogada.)
Featured visiting food truck, Cilantro Urban Eatery at Disney Springs celebrates Latin Street Food

Featured visiting food truck, Cilantro Urban Eatery at Disney Springs celebrates Latin Street Food by offering infused Venezuelan, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and American cuisine including burritos, rice bowls, urban tacos, salads, and quesadillas.

Assorted menu items from Amorette's Patisserie, D-Luxe Burger, and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Also at Disney Springs, Jaleo by José Andrés (with their extensive menu of tapas and authentic paellas) and Frontera Cocina (contemporary Mexican cuisine) offer fabulous menus every day. And culinary cast members Alex’s Cabrera, Jose Rodriguez, and Oscar Prieto all created delicious items in their locations in honor of their heritage.

  • Amorette’s Patisserie: Alex’s Tres Leches – Three milk dessert featuring cherry mousse and vanilla chiffon with Irish cream liqueur (Alex’s roots and family gatherings growing up in Puerto Rico inspired this dessert.)
  • D-Luxe Burger: Jose’s Tripleta Burger – A signature Deluxe burger patty topped with ham, pork belly, fried potato sticks, lettuce, tomato, and ketchup aïoli. (This burger is a combination of Jose’s favorite flavors from Puerto Rico.)
  • Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar: Oscar’s Tostones – Marinated shrimp, pulled chicken, and sauces with plantains (Oscar was inspired by his mother’s favorite snack foods and cooking styles.)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Fairfax Fare: Colombian Hot Dog – All-Beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with cabbage slaw, garlic-cilantro, mayonnaise-ketchup on a brioche butter bun served with pickled vegetables

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Centertown Market: Fish Tacos topped with pickled vegetable slaw, cilantro lime crema, cotija cheese, and a side of pico de gallo with a lime served with choice of side
three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Largo churros and tacos

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

  • Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Largo: Pork Tacos with crispy slaw, salsa verde, cotija cheese, and marinated fruit
  • Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Largo: Tres Leches with compressed pineapple and marshmallow
  • Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Largo: Churros with espelette sugar and chocolate sauce (Did you know churros were introduced to Mexico by Spanish explorers around the 1500s during the Spanish Inquisition? They were adopted by Aztecs, Mayans, and other local tribes.)

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

  • Olivia’s Café: Pork Ropa Vieja with cilantro rice, black beans, and maduros (available through Oct. 15)

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

  • The Paddock: Shrimp Tacos with crispy slaw, salsa verde, cotija cheese, and marinated fruit
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Wonderfully Wicked Dining and Dessert Packages Coming to Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure Park

Special Events By August 10, 2021 No Comments

Get ready to make your experience during Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park extra special with the addition of a dining or dessert package. The ghost hosts of this not-so-scary spectacular are inviting you to join in the festivities with a supernaturally scrumptious meal or dreadfully delightful dessert buffet, followed by reserved viewing for the Frightfully Fun Parade!

“Frightfully Fun Parade” during Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park

As a reminder – Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is a separate-ticket, after park hours event on select nights beginning Sept. 9 through October 31. If you haven’t purchased your Oogie Boogie Bash tickets, be sure to do so now before they’re gone! Limited tickets are still available at Disneyland.com/OogieBoogieBash.*

Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining

With Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining, dine on a delicious three-course meal (starter, entrée, and dessert) at Wine Country Trattoria prior to the parade and then head over to a reserved standing viewing area to witness the magic and mayhem of the Frightfully Fun Parade during Oogie Boogie Bash party nights.**

Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining is available for lunch and dinner on party dates during the mix-in party time. The children’s meal includes an Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket (also available for adults for an additional charge). Reservations for dining at the restaurant can be made for Wine Country Trattoria on any date of the Oogie Boogie Bash subject to availability. Upon arrival, let the host know you want to upgrade to this dining experience, which is subject to availability, and must be made in person. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are required for this dining package, and will need to be shown for verification at the location.

Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party

Sweeten your night at the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party with some terrifyingly terrific Halloween treats along with reserved viewing for Frightfully Fun Parade.** With this package, feast on an impressive selection of hauntingly scrumptious desserts and beverages.

Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party is available twice per night, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. during party nights. Children ages 2 and under may attend free of charge, provided they are seated on the lap of an adult. Advance reservations are recommended and can be booked online up to 60 days prior to your visit at  Disneyland.com/Dining. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are required for booking, and will need to be shown for verification when arriving at the location.

Dining reservations for Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party package will be available beginning August 11.

Visit Disneyland.com/Updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.

*The number of tickets available are limited and valid only for the specific event date and hours. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased online, and are not available for purchase on the day of the event. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets not required for guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be resold or transferred for a commercial purpose. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress for restrictions. Offer and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.

**Separate ticket to Oogie Boogie Bash-A Disney Halloween Party required to attend the Halloween party including to view the Frightfully Fun Parade. Special dining packages and menus subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

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Best Bites: Halloween 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort

Special Events By August 9, 2021 No Comments

With Halloween right around the corner, we’re digging up an eerie early look at our most dreadfully delicious Best Bites of the year!

Whether it’s frightful favorites like Sea Witch’s Brew or a creepily creative “mummy-approved” cupcake, there’s a cauldron of terrifyingly terrific treats to enjoy this season at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you dare – check out our special guide of scrumptious sweets and treats:

Resorts 

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Sanaa and Sanaa Lounge
    • Sea Witch’s Brew – Vodka, raspberry liqueur, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, muddled berries, and edible glitter served in a Collins glass with a blue glow cube (Available 10/24-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort – Food Courts
    • Spooky Apple Spiced Spider Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with apple filling and spiced buttercream caramel drizzle (Available 10/25-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Contempo Café
    • Mini Halloween Cake – Halloween sprinkle cake with candy bar custard and chocolate glaze (Available 10/1-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Gasparilla Island Grill
    • Hocus Pocus “Amuck” Cakes – Rich devil’s food cake with “peanut boo-tter” filling decorated to resemble all three Sanderson Sisters (Available 9/1-11/1)
    • Jack Skellington Pumpkin Pie Pop – Pumpkin pie colossal pop covered in white chocolate decorated as the iconic Pumpkin King (Available 9/1-11/1)
    • Sally’s Stitched Up Whoopie Pie Heart – Vanilla heart-shaped whoopie pie adorned with Sally’s signature patchwork (Available 9/1-11/1)
    • Be-Witching Minnie Mouse Cupcake – Cookies & cream-filled chocolate cupcake enrobed in chocolate ganache and topped with Minnie Mouse chocolate witch hat (Available 9/1-11/1)

 

  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits and Olivia’s Café
    • Harvest Refresher – Vodka with cranberry juice and muddled oranges (Available 9/26-11/25)
    • Apple Cider Old Fashioned – Bourbon with fresh apple cider, bitters, muddled oranges, and brown sugar cinnamon (Available 9/26-11/25)
    • Caramel Apple Martini – Vanilla vodka, butterscotch flavor liqueur, and fresh apple cider with a brown sugar cinnamon rim (Available 9/26-11/25)

 

  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Good’s Food to go, Conch Flatts General Store, and Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks
    • Poisoned Delight – Violet white chocolate mousse dome with an apple insert and fresh apple cake covered in a white chocolate glaçage (Available 10/1-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s Riviera Resort – Le Petit Café
    • Milk Chocolate and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake – Caramel milk chocolate mousse, chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake, roasted white chocolate shell, and graham cracker sable-inspired acorn (Available 9/25-11/27)
    • Milk Chocolate and Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake – Caramel milk chocolate mousse, chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake, dark chocolate glaçage, and graham cracker sable inspired bat (Available 10/24-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Geyser Point
    • Blood Orange – Tequila, blood orange, and simple syrup with lime juice (Available 10/3-11/7)
    • Black Magic Margarita –Tequila, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, green apple syrup, grenadine, sour mix, and a glow cube (Available 10/3-11/7)
    • Around the Pumpkin Patch – Tequila, pumpkin spice, lime juice, and sour mix (Available 10/3-11/7)
    • Poison Apple – Tequila, green apple syrup, lime juice, and sour mix with a poison apple glow cube (Available 10/3-11/7)
    • Holiday Drink Flight – Flight with all four holiday drinks featured above (Available 10/3-11/7)

 

  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Roaring Fork
    • Going Batty Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with ganache icing and sugar cookie bat (Available 10/28-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort – The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace
    • Mummy Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with a pumpkin mousse filling (Available 10/1-10/31)
    • Tiramisu Grave – Aclassic tiramisù with coffee flavor and a chocolate pretzel skeleton with a marshmallow for a head (Available 10/1-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn – BoardWalk Bakery
    • Macaroon Pumpkin Pop – Coconut macaroon pumpkin on a stick (Available 10/24-10/31)
    • Candy Corny Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake filled with white chocolate candy corn mousse and topped with baker’s cream (Available 10/24-10/31)
    • Vampire Mickey Brownie – Ganache-covered brownie with Mickey ears and vampire fangs (Available 10/24-10/31)

 

  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – The Artist’s Palette
    • Poisoned Delight – Violet white chocolate mousse dome with an apple insert and fresh apple cake covered in a white chocolate glaçage (Available 10/1-10/31)

Disney Springs

  • Amorette’s Patisserie
    • Haunted Mansion Cake – Brownie with diplomat filling with purple and black chiffon cake (Available 9/5-10/31)

 

  • Dockside Margarita
    • Jack O’Lantern – Black rum, rum, white rum, orange-flavored triple sec liqueur, orange juice, lemonade, and a grenadine float (Available 9/5-10/31)

 

  • The Ganachery
    • Caramel Skulls (Available 9/5-10/31) 
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte Ganache Squares (Available 9/5-10/31)
    • Pumpkin Spice Marshmallow (Available 9/5-10/31)
    • Mickey Mummy Piñata (Available 9/5-10/31)
    • Sister Elixir Cocoa Bomb (Available 10/19-10/31)

 

  • Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
    • Witch’s Flight – Whiskey, white grape juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour with flavors of green apple, orange-tangerine, and blackberry (Available 9/5-10/31)

 

  • Outdoor Kiosks
    • Witch Way – Vodka, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, orange juice, and pineapple juice garnished with a poison apple glow cube (Available 9/5-10/31)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Creature Comforts and Flame Tree Barbecue
    • Scar Cupcake – Red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate pebbles, and white chocolate flames with an edible icing image of Scar (Available 10/1-11/4)

 

  • Mahindi, Feeding Ground, Cornivores, and Trek Snacks
    • Poison Apple Sipper 

 

  • Restaurantosaurus
    • Maleficent Cupcake – Purple velvet cupcake with blood orange curd, vanilla frosting, crisp pearls, and white chocolate flames with Maleficent medallion (Available 10/1-11/4)

Magic Kingdom Park

  • Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
    • Prince John Sucker – Tart green apple lemonade slush topped with whipped cream and a ring pop (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Golden Oak Outpost
    • Mocha Chocolate Chip – Frozen mocha topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a sugar acorn (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Main Street Outdoor Vending Carts
    • Maleficent Churro – Churro covered in chocolate cookie crumble drizzled with purple icing topped with green and purple sugar (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Storybook Treats
    • Five Dozen Egg Slush – Frozen custard with brown sugar topped with whipped cream garnished with a cinnamon stick (Available 8/10-10/31)

Magic Kingdom Park – Disney After Hours Boo Bash Exclusive Treats

  • Sleepy Hollow
    • Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake – Funnel cake topped with chocolate cookie crumbles, purple vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and M&M’s milk chocolate Ghoul’s Mix (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Golden Oak Outpost
    • Apple Ginger Dale – Frozen apple cider mixed with ginger ale topped with whipped cream and chopped TWIX cookies bars (Available 8/10-10/31)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

  • ABC Commissary
    • Caramel Apple Tart – Spiced caramel cheesecake mousse apple served atop a cinnamon apple tart (Available 8/10 – 11/11)
    • Chocolate Mousse – Raspberry dark chocolate mousse, chocolate almond cake, a layer of hazelnut crunch, and whipped chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake (Available 8/10 -11/11)

 

  • Backlot Express and Trolley Car Café
    • Spooky Ghost Cupcake – Fudge-filled chocolate cupcake topped with cookies & cream buttercream, spooky sprinkles, and vanilla meringue ghost (Available 8/10 -10/31)

 

  • Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café
    • Frozen Apple Cider – Frozen apple cider topped with green apple boba balls (Available 8/10 – 10/31)
    • Alcoholic Frozen Apple Cider with Whiskey – Frozen apple cider with whiskey topped with green apple boba balls (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
    • Misty Whisper – Vanilla vodka, orange-flavored triple sec liqueur, orange-tangerine syrup, and vanilla ice-cream mix (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Fairfax Fare and Catalina Eddie’s
    • Pumpkin Spice Cookie – Pumpkin spice shortbread cookie covered in white chocolate (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Hollywood Scoops
    • Halloween Shake – Candy corn ice cream shake topped with a vanilla cake donut, whipped cream, spooky sprinkles, and candy corn (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Oasis Canteen, Sunshine Day Bar, Animation Bar
    • Sweet Poison – Coconut rum, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, rum, and pineapple juice (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Outdoor Carts
    • Halloween Brownie – Chocolate Mickey brownie with fun Halloween sprinkles (Available 8/10-9/30)
    • Halloween Popcorn Mix (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • PizzeRizzo
    • Pumpkin Cannoli – Spooky cannoli filled with whipped pumpkin cheesecake (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Rosie’s All-American Café
    • Witch’s Hat Mousse – Whipped blackberry panna cotta sitting on green apple mousse with salted caramel crispy pearls and chocolate shortbread cookie (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • The Trolley Car Café
    • Pumpkin Mousse – Milk chocolate chai mousse filled with pumpkin bread set atop a chocolate shortbread cookie and vanilla buttercream (Available 8/10-10/31)

 

  • Woody’s Lunch Box
    • Halloween Lunch Box Tart – Chocolate-hazelnut filled lunch box tart frosted with spooky vanilla icing, Halloween sprinkles, and candy corn (Available 8/10-10/31)

 EPCOT 

  • Block & Hans
    • Spiked Frozen Apple Pie with Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine, Minute Maid Apple Juice, and Cinnamon

 

  • Canada Popcorn Cart
    • Spooky Caramel-Apple Cider in a Poison Apple Sipper (Coming Soon!)

As you can see, there are dreadfully delicious delights for everyone! Keep an eye out for the Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket coming soon to all four parks and Disney Springs. Also, be sure to check out Disney After Hours Boo Bash, a new event featuring Halloween-themed cavalcades, character sightings, trick or treating throughout the park and more. Disney After Hours Boo Bash will take place on select nights from August 10 through October 31.

Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine

And another frightfully fun favorite is materializing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the return of Minnie’s Halloween Dine – beginning Aug. 10 until Nov. 3.  A monster of a feast will be served to your table at Hollywood & Vine with Disney characters and friends making special appearances in costumes for the season!

More thrilling (and chilling) Halloween magic is coming to Disney Parks this year so keep checking back for updates and other “spirited” surprises.

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