Cooking up the Magic: Celebrate National Cherry Day With Riviera Signature Cookie Recipe

Cooking Up the Magic at Home By July 14, 2023 No Comments

July 16 is 🍒National Cherry Day! Cherries are a favorite fruit 
 and a great dessert ingredients. To celebrate, we’re sharing a delicious Riviera Signature Cookie from Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort, which contains dried cherries!

This was my first time testing (and eating) cookies with cherries. I’ve had plenty of cherry pies, cakes, cobblers, and crisps, but never cookies. I was definitely missing out on a great cookie ingredient. Since these cookies use dried cherries, we can enjoy them all year long.

In addition to dried cherries, these cookies are filled with semi-sweet chocolate, oats, molasses, walnuts, and pistachios. The ingredients come together to create a delicious cookie full of amazing flavors and textures. Finishing the cookies with sea salt flakes gives these cookies the perfect balance between salty and sweet.

Now that I’ve talked it up, here’s the recipe. This recipe makes a nice thick, soft cookie. See the cook’s note if you enjoy a thinner, crispier cookie. And don’t forget to download the recipe PDF too!

RIVIERA SIGNATURE COOKIE
Primo Piatto, Disney’s Riviera Resort
Makes 18-24 cookies

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 1/4 cup oats, ground
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, ground
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Sea salt flakes, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or
    parchment paper; set aside.
  2. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl
    Stir in ground oats and ground chocolate chips; set aside.
  3. Cream butter, both sugars, and molasses in the bowl of an electric mixer
    fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat on low speed until fully incorporated.
    Add vanilla and beat, scraping the bowl as needed, for 1 minute.
  5. Add 1/3 of flour mixture and beat on low speed until just mixed. Continue
    with remaining flour. Add walnuts, pistachios, dried cherries, and mini
    chocolate chips and mix on low speed until fully incorporated into dough.
  6. Place six (1/4 cup) balls of dough on baking sheet. Flatten slightly and
    top with desired amount of sea salt flakes.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before moving to wire racks.
  8. Repeat with remaining dough.

Cook’s Note: For a thinner, crispier cookie, preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 7 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake 3 additional minutes.

Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.

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7 Must-Try Ice Cream Spots at Walt Disney World This Summer

Foodie Guide By July 14, 2023 No Comments

National Ice Cream Day is coming up on July 16 and we’re celebrating by sharing seven incredible ice cream spots at Walt Disney World Resort, including the newest treats to try this summer! From hand-scooped ice cream, specialty sundaes, to soft-serve ice cream – here’s a roundup of classic options so you can pick the best ice cream at Walt Disney World for you and your crew.

Magic Kingdom Park soft-serve ice cream at Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodiesmagic kingdom's map with an ice cream icon marking Tomorrowland
1. Magic Kingdom Park – Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies for Ice Cream and Shakes

Looking for soft-serve ice cream at Magic Kingdom Park? Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland has soft-serve in a cone or cup, sundaes, floats, smoothies, and shakes that are out of this world.

Magic Kingdom Park Asteroid Shake at Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies

Plus, new Disney snack alert! We found out that a new treat has landed on the menu: the Asteroid Shake. This galactic goodie is a milk shake with hot fudge, whipped cream, chocolate doughnut holes (arranged like Mickey Ears!), and graham cracker crumbs.

Ice cream shop in EPCOT - L’ Artisan des Glaces located in the France PavilionEPCOT's map with an ice cream icon marking France
2. EPCOT – L’ Artisan des Glaces for Croque GlacĂ©

If you’re traveling through EPCOT and searching for a unique ice cream sandwich option, one of the treats you must try is the Croque GlacĂ© at L’ Artisan des Glaces located in the France Pavilion!

A person at EPCOT making a Croque Glacé that has a scoop of ice cream pressed in brioche bun

What is Croque GlacĂ© you ask? Croque GlacĂ© is similar to an ice cream sandwich, it has a scoop of ice cream pressed in a warm, homemade brioche bun with your choice of sauce. Another exquisite EPCOT ice cream option is the Macaron. Here, this Macaron is actually an ice cream sandwich with chocolate or seasonal flavors of ice cream! L’ Artisan des Glaces in EPCOT is known for their handcrafted treats with ice cream and sorbet. As you enter, you’ll see a list of the current seasonal ice cream flavors so be sure to keep your eye out for what’s new each time you visit.

Disney's Hollywood Studios ice cream shop - Hollywood ScoopsDisney's Hollywood Studio's map with an ice cream icon marking Hollywood Scoops
3. Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Hollywood Scoops for Hand-Dipped Ice Cream

If you’re making your way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, stroll down Sunset Boulevard and treat yourself like the star you are to some hand-dipped ice cream at Hollywood Scoops. Here, you’ll find a Mickey Brownie Sundae, where the brownie is not only Mickey-shaped but also house-made!

Mickey Shaped brownie, hot fudge, whipped cream, Mickey-shaped sprinkles, and a cherry on top on a bowl next to an ice cream scooper from Hollywood Scoops at Disney's Hollywood Studios

As you see in the photo above, the sundae is adorned with delicious details like hot fudge, whipped cream, Mickey-shaped sprinkles, and a cherry on top. Also, at Hollywood Scoops you’ll find a variety of ice cream flavors and plant-based options, as well as fat free, no sugar added vanilla ice cream.

Dino-Bite Snacks at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World ResortLocation of Dino-Bite Snacks at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World Resort
4. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – Dino-Bite Snacks for Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

When adventuring in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, you can find ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, floats and more at Dino-Bite Snacks!

Dinosaur themed ice cream sandwich at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World Resort

This location has the option for an ice cream cookie sandwich as well, featuring vanilla ice cream served between freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

a person holding an ice cream cone at Disney’s BoardWalk at the BoardWalk Ice Cream shopa map of Disney’s BoardWalk with an ice cream icon marking the BoardWalk Ice Cream shop
5. Disney’s BoardWalk Ice Cream for a Mickey Kitchen Sink

In the EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Resort Area, you’ll find a newer spot for ice cream at Disney’s BoardWalk called BoardWalk Ice Cream. This location is inspired by Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, home of the famous Kitchen Sink sundae.

A person holding a Mickey Kitchen Sink Sundae containing ice cream, chocolate sprinkles with a cherry on top and an ice cream sandwich

At BoardWalk Ice Cream, you’ll find a similar menu to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop but with hand-scooped ice cream and sundaes to go — including the Mickey Kitchen Sink Sundae which comes in a souvenir bowl!

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - Happy Landings with ice creamDisney's Typhoon Lagoon map with an ice cream icon marking Happy Landings Ice Cream shop
6. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – Happy Landings Ice Cream for a Sand Pail Sundae 

Speaking of souvenirs, you won’t want to miss the exclusive sand pail bucket decorated with Disney characters and full of ice cream at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park!

Person holding a sand pail bucket decorated with Disney characters and full of ice cream at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water ParkSand pail bucket decorated with Disney characters and full of ice cream at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

The Sand Pail Sundae includes swirled soft-serve ice cream with tasty toppings and can be found in an adorable hut tucked beside Castaway Creek — Happy Landings Ice Cream. This location also has soft-serve ice cream on waffle cones, Mickey’s Ice Cream Sandwich, fruit bars, and more.

Banana Split with vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream topped with crushed pineapple, strawberries and hot fudge served with a banana, whipped cream, diced almonds and a cherry at Disney SpringsMap with the location of Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs
7. Disney Springs – Ghirardelli for Specialty Sundaes

Finally, while shopping at Disney Springs, swing by Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop for handmade ice cream sundaes with premium Ghirardelli chocolate toppings! Located at Marketplace in Disney Springs, this shop has two sides — one with specialty sundaes and the other with shakes and more. Today, we’re focusing on the side where you can find specialty sundaes like the World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae, there’s even a non-dairy version of this famous dessert!

Pictured above is a can’t-miss classic ice cream delight – a Banana Split with vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream topped with crushed pineapple, sweetened strawberries and handmade hot fudge served with a banana, whipped cream, diced almonds and a cherry. Plus, don’t miss the Magical Sundae at this location, topped with dipped Mickey-shaped Waffle Ears to enjoy that special Disney flair!

Walt Disney World Resort is filled with tasty ice cream options, so whether you find one of these spots or another, you’ll have a cool way to enjoy your summer. Keep in mind, you can find the iconic Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar and Mickey Premium Ice Cream Sandwich at various kiosks throughout the parks, resorts, and even at Disney Springs!

And as for the Disney frozen specialty, DOLE Whip, we just released a new DOLE Whip Foodie Guide to help with your sweet search of this non-dairy frozen dessert option.

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Foodie Guide to DOLE Whip Day 2023

Foodie Guide By July 12, 2023 No Comments

Can you feel the tropical vibes? You should because DOLE Whip Day is just a few short weeks away! This year, we are thrilled to be celebrating the third annual DOLE Whip Day on July 20 and running through July 23. What makes this year even more exciting is this momentous occasion, held on the third Thursday of July, has been officially designated as National DOLE Whip Day by Chase’s Calendar of Events – an official compendium of holidays worldwide. Not to mention this year marks the 40th anniversary for DOLE Whip. What a year!

Few items are more iconic than this sweet treat. It spans across various Disney Parks and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, and even on the high seas aboard Disney Cruise Line! From the classic DOLE Whip to more unique flavors and combinations like the Chile-Mango Whip at Disneyland Resort, there is something for everyone to enjoy when it comes to DOLE Whip.

While we have a little bit of time until the big day, we’ve still got lots of fun plans in store for you! Keep your eyes peeled on Disney Eats, Disney Parks social channels, and the Disney Parks Blog for some exciting tidbits to help you celebrate this year.

Let’s get into this year’s DOLE Whip Foodie Guide, filled with all the perfect pineapple bites you can imagine!

collage of DOLE Whip Swirl, DOLE Whip Float, DOLE Whip and DOLE Whip mango swirl, chamoy, mango, and chile-lime seasoning, and DOLW Whip

Disneyland Resort 

Disneyland Park 

The Tropical Hideaway (Available July 20 through 23) 

  • Disney100 Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl served with DOLE Whip (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
  • DOLE Whip
  • DOLE Whip Swirl: Swirl any two flavors of your choice: strawberry, pineapple, or mango
  • DOLE Whip Swirl Float: DOLE Pineapple Juice topped with choice of two different DOLE Whip flavors: strawberry, pineapple, or mango (Non-alcoholic)
  • DOLE Whip Float: DOLE Pineapple Juice topped with DOLE Whip (Non-alcoholic)
  • Chile-Mango Whip: DOLE Whip and DOLE Whip mango swirl, chamoy, mango, and chile-lime seasoning

Tiki Juice Bar (Currently available; mobile order only) 

  • DOLE Whip
  • DOLE Whip Float: DOLE Pineapple Juice topped with DOLE Whip (Non-alcoholic)
Disney100 Dark Blue Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl served with DOLE Whip
Disneyland Hotel 

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (Available July 20 through 23) 

  • Disney100 Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl served with DOLE Whip (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)
2 DOLE Whip in Acrylic Tiki Mugs

Tangaroa Terrace (Currently available) 

  • DOLE Whip
  • DOLE Whip Float: DOLE Pineapple Juice topped with DOLE Whip (Non-alcoholic)
  • DOLE Whip Float with a Splash of Rum
  • Acrylic Tiki Mugs (Available for purchase with DOLE Whip, DOLE Whip Float, or DOLE Whip Float with Rum)
Collage of DOLE Whip and DOLE Whip Float made of DOLE Pineapple Juice served with DOLE Whip

Walt Disney World Resort 

Magic Kingdom Park

Aloha Isle Refreshments (Currently available) 

  • DOLE Whip
  • DOLE Whip Float: DOLE Pineapple Juice served with a choice of DOLE Whip, vanilla soft-serve, or swirl (Non-alcoholic)
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake served with choice of DOLE Whip, vanilla soft-serve, or swirl
  • DOLE Whip Raspberry Swirl Float
  • DOLE Whip Raspberry Swirl
Storybook Treats DOLE Whip

Storybook Treats (Currently available) 

  • Rapunzel Sundae: Shortcake with DOLE Whip lemon and wild berry soft-serve topped with berry compote and sugar flowers (New)
  • Aurora Cone: DOLE Whip strawberry and blue soft-serve topped with white chocolate crisp pearls in a sugar cone (New)
DOLE Whip Orange

Sunshine Tree Terrace (Currently available, mobile order available) 

  • DOLE Whip Orange (Available with vanilla soft-serve swirl) 
  • DOLE Whip Strawberry
  • I Lava You Float: Fanta Strawberry and passion fruit flavor served with DOLE Whip orange and topped with popping candy
  • Float: DOLE Whip or vanilla soft-serve with your choice of assorted beverages (Non-alcoholic)
DOLE Whip mango with Chamoy-mango purée and topped with chili-lime seasoning, red bubble sugar, and pineapple juice
Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

Epic Eats (Available through July 31)

  • Ember’s Fiery Float: DOLE Whip mango with Chamoy-mango purĂ©e and topped with chili-lime seasoning, red bubble sugar, and pineapple juice (Non-alcoholic)
EPCOT

Refreshment Outpost (Currently available) 

  • DOLE Whip
collage of 2 different dole whip at Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park 

Tamu Tamu Refreshments (Currently available) 

  • DOLE Whip
  • DOLE Whip Float: DOLE Pineapple Juice topped with DOLE Whip (Non-alcoholic)
  • Simba Sunset: DOLE Whip with strawberry
  • King’s Cooler: DOLE Whip with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum and strawberry
  • DOLE Whip with Parrot Bay Rum
  • DOLE Whip Float with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
DOLE Whip Swirl at Walt Disney World Resorts

Trilo-Bites (Currently available) 

  • Trilo-Bites Twist: DOLE Whip orange and vanilla soft-serve
collage of DOLE Whip Cupcake which is a yellow cupcake filled with DOLE Whip pineapple mousse garnished with a cherry and Key Lime Swirl which is DOLE Whip lime and vanilla swirl topped with graham cracker crumbs

Disney Resort Hotels 

Disney’s BoardWalk 

BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas (Currently available) 

  • DOLE Whip Smoothie (Non-alcoholic)
  • Captain’s Seaside Sensation with DOLE Whip
Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

Contempo Café (Currently available; mobile order available) 

  • DOLE Whip Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with DOLE Whip pineapple mousse garnished with a cherry
Disney’s Old Key West Resort 

Good’s Food to Go (Currently available) 

  • Key Lime Swirl: DOLE Whip lime and vanilla swirl topped with graham cracker crumbs
Collage of Frozen Margarita with DOLE Whip Lime made of Corazón Blanco Tequila blended with DOLE Whip lime and chili-lime seasoning; Frosty Pineapple made of DOLE Whip with Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum; DOLE Whip lime topped with crisp pearls, edible flowers, glitter, and white chocolate 'Olu Mel décor; DOLE Whip lime
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 

Barefoot Pool Bar and Oasis Bar & Grill (Currently available) 

  • Frozen Margarita with DOLE Whip Lime: CorazĂłn Blanco Tequila blended with DOLE Whip lime and chili-lime seasoning
  • Frosty Pineapple: DOLE Whip with Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum
  • The Voyager: DOLE Whip blended with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice

Pineapple Lanai 

  • Olu Mel DOLE Whip: DOLE Whip lime topped with crisp pearls, edible flowers, glitter, and white chocolate ‘Olu Mel dĂ©cor (Available July 20 through 23) 
  • DOLE Whip: DOLE Whip or DOLE Whip lime (Currently available) 
  • Pineapple Float: DOLE Pineapple Juice served with a choice of DOLE Whip, vanilla soft-serve, or swirl (Non-alcoholic) (Currently available) 
  • DOLE Whip with Rum Floater: DOLE Whip with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum (Currently available) 

Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto (Currently available) 

  • Spikey Pineapple: Barbancourt Pango Rum blended with DOLE Whip
DOLE Whip cherry and vanilla swirl on a cone
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa 

Backstretch Pool Bar (Currently available) 

  • Cherry Blossom Swirl: DOLE Whip cherry and vanilla swirl
collage of DOLE Whip orange, whipped cream, and sprinkles served in a waffle bowl and DOLE Whip Sampler

Disney Springs 

Swirls on the Water 

  • Orange Bird Nest: DOLE Whip orange, whipped cream, and sprinkles served in a waffle bowl (New) (Available through August 13) 
  • Blood Orange Mimosa Float: Blood orange mimosa, DOLE Whip Orange, and an orange wedge (New) (Available through September 1) 
  • DOLE Whip Sampler
    • DOLE Whip, soft-serve vanilla, and pineapple wedge
    • DOLE Whip raspberry, DOLE Whip lemon, and a raspberry
    • DOLE Whip orange, DOLE Whip watermelon, and orange wedge
  • DOLE Whip Flavors: Orange, watermelon, raspberry, and lemon
  • DOLE Whip Float
  • DOLE Whip Float with Rum
  • DOLE Whip Float with Angry Orchard
collage of Frozen Old Fashioned made with DOLE Whip Orange and Frozcato made with DOLE Whip

Wine Bar George and The Basket (Currently available) 

  • Frozen Old Fashioned made with DOLE Whip Orange
  • Frozcato made with DOLE Whip
  • Frozcato Mimosa made with DOLE Whip
DOLE Whip and vanilla soft-serve swirl served over vanilla cake with caramelized pineapple, a cherry, and white chocolate-dipped cone

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 

Happy Landings Ice Cream (Currently available) 

  • Pineapple Upside Down Cone: DOLE Whip and vanilla soft-serve swirl served over vanilla cake with caramelized pineapple, a cherry, and white chocolate-dipped cone

Snack Shack (Currently available) 

  • Tropical Themed DOLE Whip Cone: DOLE Whip and DOLE Whip raspberry
  • Tropical Themed DOLE Whip Cone: DOLE Whip strawberry and vanilla soft-serve in a white chocolate, coconut-dipped waffle cone
  • DOLE Whip Flavors: Pineapple, mango, raspberry, watermelon, and strawberry
  • DOLE Whip with Rum Floater of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum or Myers’s Original Dark Rum
  • Kungaloosh Kooler: DOLE Whip strawberry with a blend of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, Bols Blackberry Brandy Liqueur, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and a splash of Fanta Strawberry
DOLE Whip with Strawberry Slush Float served with a Jessie-themed cup and Pineapple Whip on a Disneyland Paris cup

Hong Kong Disney Resort 

Hong Kong Disneyland

Jessie’s Snack Roundup in Toy Story Land

  • DOLE Whip with Strawberry Slush Float served with a Jessie-themed cup (New) (available July 14 through September 3)

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Park 

Café de la Brousse

  • Pineapple Whip
collage of DOLE Whip pineapple and watermelon, and Churro Pineapple DOLE Whip with Li hing fresh pineapple

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa 

Little ‘Opihi’s

  • DOLE Whip pineapple and watermelon
  • DOLE Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae with sprinkles in a waffle bowl topped with fresh pineapple (Moana-themed) or watermelon fruit (Stitch-themed)
  • Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bowl featuring DOLE Whip with sprinkles

Ulu Cafe

  • Churro Pineapple DOLE Whip with Li hing fresh pineapple (New) (available July 19 through 21) 
  • DOLE Whip
DOLE Whip drink at Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line

Indulge in DOLE Whip at the following locations across the Disney Cruise Line fleet:

  • Frozone on the Disney Magic, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy
  • Sulley’s Sips on the Disney Wonder
  • Wheezy’s Freezies on the Disney Wish
Disney Wish (Currently available) 

Pool Deck Bars 

  • Infinity Swirl: Strawberry daiquiri, piña colada, and DOLE Whip

I don’t know about you, but now I really want a DOLE Whip! As you can see, there’s no shortage of options to enjoy. The fun (and tasty) possibilities are endless at Disney Parks.

I hope you come out to join us as we celebrate DOLE Whip this year! Stay tuned for more pineapple goodness in the coming weeks.

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Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Foodie Guide, Special Events By July 11, 2023 No Comments

The time of year all foodies have been waiting for is just a few weeks away. And you know what it is – the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE! This celebration kicks off on July 27 and runs through November 18, 2023, and is filled with thrilling and delicious offerings celebrating the various cultures and cuisines across the globe.

With nearly 30 – yes, you heard that right – Global Marketplaces this year, your taste buds will go on a journey with flavors, ingredients and signature delights from various countries around the world. This year, the Festival not only welcomes new dishes, like the Dark Chocolate Fondue from The Alps and the Chilaquiles from Flavors of America, but also four brand-new Global Marketplaces – Char & Chop, Wine & Wedge, Bubbles & Brine and Swirled Showcase! Also, experiment with delicious flavors at Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey where guests will embark on a flavorful adventure, featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker, from Muppet Labs!

As you taste your way throughout the Festival, you’ll want to take part in a returning fan-favorite, Emile’s Fromage Montage. This delicious food stroll features several cheesy goodies from the Global Marketplaces. Simply pick up a Festival Passport and collect stamps by purchasing five of these items. Once you’ve gotten them all, head over to Shimmering Sips for a special redemption prize.

But that’s not all! As the sun goes down, the tunes come out with the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare featuring nightly performances from local and renowned musical acts. Check out the full line-up here.

Are you ready for the full menus for this year? I know I am. Let me present to you the 2023 Foodie Guide for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE!

Bon appétit.

India

Food Items:

  • Curry-spiced Crispy Cheese with mango-curry ketchup (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream (Plant-based) 
  • Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread

Beverages: 

  • Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic)
  • Taj Mahal Premium Lager
  • SULA Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine
  • SULA Chenin Blanc
  • Mango Lassi with Sƍmrus Chai Cream Liqueur
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Refreshment Outpost

Food Item: 

  • Spicy Githeri with white beans, pigeon peas, curried BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice, and kachumbari slaw (Plant-based) 

Beverages: 

  • Gulf Stream Brewing Co. Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager (New) 
  • Ciderboys Mango Tango Hard Cider (New)
  • North Coast Brewing Co. PranQster Golden Ale (New)
Kenya 

Food Items:

  • Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef with sweet potato-corn mealie pap and kachumbari slaw
  • Peri-Peri Skewered Shrimp with citrus-flavored couscous

Beverage: 

  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Congo Pilsner
The Alps 

Food Items:

  • Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with shaved ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Dark Chocolate Fondue with berries, pound cake, and meringues (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Stiegl Brewery Key Lime Radler
  • Huber Vision GrĂŒner Veltliner
  • Frozen RosĂ©
Germany 

Food Items:

  • Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with mustard
  • Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce

Beverages: 

  • Gaffel Kölsch
  • Weihenstephaner Festbier
  • Schöfferhofer Prickly Pear Hefeweizen
  • Selbach-Oster Riesling
  • Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling (New)
  • Beer Flight
Spain 

Food Items:

  • Charcuterie in a Cup with a selection of imported Spanish meats, cheeses, olives, and an herbed serrano vinaigrette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Paella with saffron rice, chorizo, and shrimp
  • Seafood Salad with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and smoked paprika

Beverages: 

  • Viña Borgia Macabeo White Sangria (New)
  • Viña Borgia RosĂ© Sangria (New)
  • Viña Borgia Garnacha Red Sangria (New)
  • Sangria Flight (New) 
Flavors of America 

Food Items:

  • Italian Hot Beef Sandwich with shaved beef, spicy giardiniera, and au jus on a French roll (New)
  • Cioppino: Seafood Stew with saffron-infused tomato-fennel broth and crostini (New)
  • Chilaquiles: Corn tortilla chips tossed in salsa verde with ranchero chicken, queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema, and a soft-poached egg (New) 
  • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing

Beverages: 

  • Rogue Dreamland American Lager
  • Goose Island Beer Co. Neon Beer Hug
  • Left Hand Brewing Sawtooth Amber Ale
  • Beer Flight
Greece 

Food Items:

  • Spanakopita
  • Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki on warm flatbread
  • Plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka (Plant-based) (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko White Wine
  • Skouras ‘Zoe’ RosĂ©
  • Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
  • Wine Flight
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

Food Items:

  • Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aĂŻoli
    • Chermoula Chicken
    • Moroccan-spiced Lamb
  • Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce (Plant-based)
  • Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and Zhoug dips (Plant-based)
  • Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts

Beverages: 

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider
  • Keel Farms Raspberry Citrus Hard Cider (New) 
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Peach Party Peach & Blackberry Hard Cider (New)
  • Fig Cocktail with fig vodka, sparkling wine, and cranberry juice
  • Hard Cider Flight
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Belgium 

Food Items:

  • Beer-braised Beef served with gouda mashed potatoes
  • Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache
  • Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream

Beverages: 

  • Belgian Chilled Coffee (Non-alcoholic)
  • Brasserie D’Achouffe Houblon Chouffe IPA (New)
  • Delirium Red Fruit Belgian Ale
  • Brewery Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale (New)
  • Belgian Chilled Coffee featuring ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur
  • Beer Flight
Brazil 

Food Items:

  • Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice
  • PĂŁo de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

Beverages: 

  • Xingu Brazilian Black Lager
  • Frozen Caipirinha with cachaça
Ireland 

Food Items:

  • Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
  • Roasted Irish Sausage with colcannon potatoes and onion gravy
  • Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish cream liqueur custard

Beverages: 

  • Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
  • Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
  • Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake
Canada 

Food Items:

  • Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Canadian Filet Mignon served with mushrooms, Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt mashed potatoes and a Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt whipped butter

Beverages: 

  • Collective Arts Brewing Audio/Visual Lager
  • ChĂąteau des Charmes Cabernet Sauvignon
Refreshment Port 
Food Items:
  • Braised Beef Poutine: French fries with braised beef, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese sauce, cheese curds, crumbled Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs, and gherkin relish
  • Cinnamon-Sugar Beaver Tail (New)

Beverages: 

  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Pineapple Orange Whip Hard Seltzer
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Australia 

Food Items:

  • Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with pepper, onion, snap peas, and sweet chili sauce
  • Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies
  • Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling with chocolate and coconut

Beverages: 

  • Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier
  • ChĂąteau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz
Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE

Food Item:

  • Guava Cake with whipped cream and coconut (Plant-based) 

Beverages: 

  • Tropical Mimosa with sparkling wine and Minute Maid Passion Fruit, orange, and guava juices
  • Berry Mimosa with berry fizz sparkling wine and white cranberry juice (New) 
  • Blood Orange Mimosa with sparkling wine and blood orange juice
  • Beer Mimosa: Boulevard Brewing Co. Berry Noir Sour Ale and sparkling wine
  • Mimosa Flight
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Coastal Eats

Food Items:

  • Lump Crab Cake with Cajun-spiced vinegar slaw
  • Oysters Rockefeller

Beverages: 

  • Wildly Brut CuvĂ©e (New) 
  • Cape Codder: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with cranberry, pomegranate, and lime
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Flavors from Fire 

Food Items:

  • The IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy Asian slaw on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) 
  • Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak Taco with crushed avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled red onions, queso fresco, and cilantro-lime cream (New)  
  • Spiced Chocolate Tart with BBQ potato chip crust, salted whisky-caramel, and smoked sea salt (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer
  • Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel
  • Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon
The Fry Basket 

Food Items:

  • Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aĂŻoli (Plant-based) 
  • Fry Flight
    • Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based)
    • BBQ Bacon Fries with smoked aĂŻoli
    • Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and maple bourbon glaze
  • Pickle Fries with dill ranch (New)

Beverages: 

  • Salty Dog Cocktail: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with grapefruit juice, ginger, simple syrup, and lime with a salted rim
  • Stone Brewing Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager (New) 
Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey

Food Items:

  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings
  • Garlic-Parmesan Wings
  • Orange-Cardamom Wings (New) 
  • Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch
  • IMPOSSIBLE Buffalo Chicken Tenders with plant-based blue cheese, plant-based ranch, and celery (New) (Plant-based) 
  • Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings with cool cucumber yogurt (New) 
  • Buffalo Brussels Sprouts with plant-based blue cheese and plant-based ranch (Plant-based)

Beverages: 

  • Frozen Fusion: Twinings Pomegranate and Raspberry Herbal Tea fused with orange ice cream molecules (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Pickle Milkshake (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Sun King Brewing Caipirinha Lager (New)
  • Brew Hub French Connection IPA (New)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Old Fashion Porter (New)
  • Beer Flight
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Tropicolada Hard Cider (New)
  • Bold Rock Peach Berry Hard Cider (New)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Raspberry Lemonade Hard Cider (New)
  • Cider Flight
Connections Cafe 

Food Item:

  • Remy Liege Waffle: Cream cheese Liege waffle with cream cheese icing, graham cracker crumbs, and a Remy chocolate garnish
Connections Eatery 

Food Item:

  • Remy Liege Waffle: Cream cheese Liege waffle with cream cheese icing, graham cracker crumbs, and a Remy chocolate garnish

Beverage: 

  • Yucatan Sunset Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, passion fruit syrup, Bols Triple Sec 30 proof Liqueur with lime and orange juices
Hawaii (Opening August 15) 

Food Items:

  • Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE Pineapple Chutney and spicy mayonnaise
  • SPAM Sushi with sushi rice, Teriyaki-glazed SPAM, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce, and nori
  • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

Beverages: 

  • Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA
  • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
  • AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and grenadine
The Noodle Exchange (Opening August 15)

Food Items:

  • Shaved Beef Ramen with shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved peppers, and a soy egg in citrus-sesame broth
  • IMPOSSIBLE Pork Ramen with shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, baby bok choy, and a soy egg in savory chicken broth
  • Thai Shrimp with rice noodles, shiitake mushrooms, and basil in coconut-curry broth
  • Tofu Ramen with shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved peppers, and baby bok choy in citrus-sesame broth (Plant-based) 

Beverages: 

  • Parish Brewing Strawberry Mochi Berliner Weisse (New) 
  • Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Old Vine Riesling (New)
NEW! Char & Chop (Opening Later This Fall)

Food Items:

  • Roasted Porchetta with lemon-parsley salsa verde and shaved fennel salad (New) 
  • Grilled IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with herbed polenta, puttanesca sauce, and ricotta (New) 
  • Meat Assorti: Trio of shaved meats with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, truffle oil, and grilled ciabatta (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Krombacher Pilsner (New)
  • North Coast Laguna Baja Vienna Lager (New)
  • Motorworks Brewing Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter (New)
  • GoGi ‘Birdie’ Pinot Noir
  • Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey
  • Beer Flight
NEW! Wine & Wedge (Opening Later This Fall)

Food Items:

  • Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accompaniments (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Boursin Fig & Balsamic SoufflĂ© with fig tapenade (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables and grilled bread (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accoutrements paired with Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling SpĂ€tlese, Hartley Apple Brandy, and Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling SpĂ€tlese (New) 
  • Hartley Apple Brandy (New)
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port (New)
  • Flight
NEW! Bubbles & Brine (Opening Later This Fall)

Food Items:

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with prosecco cocktail sauce and grilled lemon (New) 
  • Jonah Crab Claw Cocktail with stone-ground mustard sauce (New)
  • Caviar with traditional accompaniments, champagne cream, and blini (New)

Beverages: 

  • MoĂ«t & Chandon ImpĂ©rial
  • Veuve Clicquot RosĂ©
  • Dom PĂ©rignon
NEW! Swirled Showcase (Opening Later This Fall)

Food Items:

  • Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitro Cake
  • Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
    • Vanilla
    • Apple-Cinnamon
    • Salted Caramel
  • Cream Soda Float with vanilla soft-serve
  • Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve

Beverages: 

  • Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic)
  • Cinnamon Apple Cider (Non-alcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter
  • 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter Float with vanilla soft-serve
  • Berry Fizz Fragolino Red Sparkling Wine Float with vanilla soft-serve
Mexico

Food Items:

  • Tostada de Carnitas: Braised pork on a fried corn tortilla with black beans, avocado mousse, queso fresco, and chives (New)
  • Taco de Costilla: Slow-braised beef short rib on a corn tortilla with salsa de chile morita, avocado mousse, and spring onions (New) 
  • Pastel Imposible: Layers of traditional Mexican flan and tres leches with guava and cajeta (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Mexican Craft Beer
  • Trouble in Paradise Margarita: Ilegal Mezcal, Combier Watermelon Liqueur, RosĂ© Wine, Lime Juice, and Agave with a Chili-Lime Powder Rim (New) 
  • Fly Away Margarita: Nocheluna Sotol, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Chile Ancho Verde Liqueur, and Ambhar Blanco Tequila with a Sweet Dried Chili Salt Rim (NEW)
France

Food Items:

  • Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm beignet filled with three cheese blend
  • Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot croissant with garlic and parsley
  • Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes Dauphine: Braised short ribs in cabernet with puffed potatoes
  • CrĂšme BrĂ»lĂ©e Vanille Ă  la Confiture de Fraises: Vanilla crĂšme brĂ»lĂ©e with house-made strawberry jam

Beverages: 

  • Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, orange juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose
  • Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend (New) 
  • Chardonnay (New)
  • Parisian Cosmo Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice (New)
Italy

Food Items:

  • Focaccia Ripiena: Freshly-baked focaccia, beef meatballs, tomato sauce, and burrata cheese (New) 
  • Cavatelli with sweet sausage ragoĂ»t and crispy Applewood-smoked bacon (New) 
  • Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with vanilla cream and strawberry compote (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Prosecco
  • Moscato
  • Chianti
  • Italian Sangria (Red or White)
  • Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello
  • Peroni Pilsner
China

Food Items:

  • Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce
  • Crispy Duck Bao Bun with hoisin sauce (New)
  • Dandan Noodles: Spicy pork with Sichuan sauce, peanut butter, and sesame

Beverages: 

  • Passion Fruit Bubble Tea (Non-alcoholic)
  • Fiery Dream: Citrus vodka, triple sec, guava nectar, and spicy hot honey syrup
  • ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu spirit, piña colada mix, lychee syrup, and sparkling water
  • Fireworks: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, citrus vodka, orange juice, and mango syrup
  • Brew Hub Lychee Foo Draft Beer
Japan

Food Items:

  • Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce
  • Fire Taiko Roll: Sushi roll with spicy tuna, cucumber, and pickled daikon radish served with spicy sauce (New) 
  • Beef Wa-Gyu Don: Traditional Japanese rice bowl with American wagyu beef over steamed white rice (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Sake Passion Cocktail (New) 
  • Moon on the Water Sake (New)
  • Brew Hub Momo Amber Ale (New)
Funnel Cake

Food Item:

  • Candied Bacon Funnel Cake: Funnel Cake topped with Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Bacon, and Maple Syrup Drizzle (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

The American Adventure – Nutty Caramel Mocha Cold Brew: A sweet blend of caramel mudslide cold brew, caramel syrup, peanut butter syrup, and chocolate syrup topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce (Spirited version available with Carolans Peanut Butter Irish Cream Liqueur) (New)

Near Canada – Frozen Roseberry: A refreshing blend of frozen lemon and strawberry-rose syrup (Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka) (New) 

World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE) – Amaretto Iced Tea: A sweet and nutty blend of black iced tea and amaretto syrup (Spirited version available with Citrónge Orange Liqueur) (New) 

World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Java Horchata: A sweet blend of espresso and horchata topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka and KahlĂșa Liqueur) (New) 

There you have it – the Foodie Guide to this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE! I hope you and your tastebuds enjoy a flavorful journey across the globe.

With exciting events like this and so many more, the possibilities for fun and adventure are endless at Disney Parks!

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Foodie Guide to San Fransokyo Square

Foodie Guide By July 10, 2023 No Comments

“Big Hero 6” fans – the moment you’ve been waiting for is nearly here. Get ready because soon you’ll be able to step into San Fransokyo Square! This reimagined seaside plaza at Disney California Adventure park will be filled with delicious dishes from a variety of neighborhood restaurants and small businesses inspired by the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios film.

The local San Fransokyo Square eateries will start to introduce delicious new menu offerings over the summer, starting with Lucky Fortune Cookery on July 19! In the weeks following, even more dining options will join the seaside plaza as the transformation continues through mid-August.

As you explore this exciting neighborhood, you’ll be met with the mouthwatering smells of can’t-miss treats from locations like Aunt Cass CafĂ©, Port of San Fransokyo CervecerĂ­a, and Rita’s Turbine Blenders. Each of these spots will feature diverse menus with items like the Shrimp Katsu Sandwich or Beef Birria Ramen, and even a Baymax Sipper! And don’t worry – some of your favorites from Lucky Fortune Cookery and Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill will still be available, and with new treats to enjoy too.

Check out the latest news about the San Fransokyo Public Works Department’s progress and be sure to stay tuned for more information as San Fransokyo Square continues to come to life at Disneyland Resort.

Should we get to the full menus? We think so! We’re pleased to share with you the eats and sips coming to San Fransokyo Square.

Collage of Karaage-inspired Crispy Chicken Sandwich with slaw, and Togarashi mayonnaise on a potato bun served with garlic chips, Beef Birria Ramen with consomé, served with house-made birria, soft boiled egg, Monterey Jack, cilantro, roasted corn, onions, and radish (New), Yaki Udon with mushrooms, sugar snap peas, roasted red peppers, bok choy, and dark soy and hoisin sauces (New) (Plant-based), Yaki Udon with Karaage-inspired Chicken with mushrooms, sugar snap peas, roasted red peppers, bok choy, and dark soy and hoisin sauces (New), Baymax Macaron filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and buttercream
Lucky Fortune Cookery (Available starting July 19; mobile order available) 

Food Items 

  • Karaage-inspired Crispy Chicken Sandwich with slaw, and Togarashi mayonnaise on a potato bun served with garlic chips (New) 
  • Beef Birria Ramen with consomĂ©, served with house-made birria, soft boiled egg, Monterey Jack, cilantro, roasted corn, onions, and radish (New) 
  • Yaki Udon with mushrooms, sugar snap peas, roasted red peppers, bok choy, and dark soy and hoisin sauces (New) (Plant-based) 
  • Yaki Udon with Karaage-inspired Chicken with mushrooms, sugar snap peas, roasted red peppers, bok choy, and dark soy and hoisin sauces (New) 
  • Baymax Macaron filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and buttercream (New)
Collage of Pork Wonton Nachos: Hoisin-glazed pork, cheese sauce, spicy aĂŻoli, pickled cabbage, jalapeños, and toasted sesame seeds (top left) ‱ Teriyaki Chicken with sautĂ©ed vegetables and steamed rice (top right) ‱ Beef Bulgogi Burrito with seasoned rice, cabbage slaw, and garlic chips (bottom left) ‱ Pot Stickers: Crispy vegetable and chicken pot stickers (bottom right)
  • Pork Wonton Nachos: Hoisin-glazed pork, cheese sauce, spicy aĂŻoli, pickled cabbage, jalapeños, and toasted sesame seeds
  • Teriyaki Chicken with sautĂ©ed vegetables and steamed rice
  • Beef Bulgogi Burrito with seasoned rice, cabbage slaw, and garlic chips
  • Pot Stickers: Crispy vegetable and chicken pot stickers
Collage of Teriyaki Chicken with sautĂ©ed vegetables and steamed rice (left) ‱ Yaki Udon with mushrooms, sugar snap peas, bok choy, dark soy sauce, and hoisin sauce (right)

Kids Meals

  • Teriyaki Chicken with sautĂ©ed vegetables and steamed rice
  • Chicken and Rice with vegetables and steamed rice (Disney Check Meal)
  • Yaki Udon with mushrooms, sugar snap peas, bok choy, dark soy sauce, and hoisin sauce (New) (Plant-based) 
Collage of Lychee Tea: Gold Peak Unsweetened Black Tea and premium lychee syrup with lychee coconut jelly (Non-alcoholic) (left) ‱ Thai Tea with sea salt cream and brown sugar boba (middle) ‱ Strawberry Lychee Cocktail: Vodka, lychee liqueur, premium strawberry syrup, and fresh lemon juice with sliced strawberry garnish (right)

Specialty Beverages

  • Lychee Tea: Gold Peak Unsweetened Black Tea and premium lychee syrup with lychee coconut jelly (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Thai Tea with sea salt cream and brown sugar boba (Non-alcoholic)
  • Hot Green Tea (Non-alcoholic)
  • Bottle Logic Hanamachi: Japanese Rice Lager
  • Strawberry Lychee Cocktail: Vodka, lychee liqueur, premium strawberry syrup, and fresh lemon juice with sliced strawberry garnish (New)
Collage of San Fransokyo-style Street Corn with Togarashi mayonnaise, queso fresco, furikake, and bonito flakes served with wheat chicharrones (top left) ‱ QuesaBirria Street-style Tacos: Braised beef and cheese tacos with tomatillo salsa and consomĂ© (top right) ‱ Carne Asada Street-style Tacos: Citrus-marinated grilled steak tacos with crushed avocados and fuego salsa (bottom left) ‱ Al Pastor Street-style Tacos: Pineapple-achiote marinated pork tacos with crushed avocados and jalapeño-garlic salsa (bottom right)
Coming Soon! Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available starting July 26; mobile order available) 

Food Items

  • San Fransokyo-style Street Corn with Togarashi mayonnaise, queso fresco, furikake, and bonito flakes served with wheat chicharrones (New)
  • QuesaBirria Street-style Tacos: Braised beef and cheese tacos with tomatillo salsa and consomĂ©
  • Carne Asada Street-style Tacos: Citrus-marinated grilled steak tacos with crushed avocados and fuego salsa
  • Al Pastor Street-style Tacos: Pineapple-achiote marinated pork tacos with crushed avocados and jalapeño-garlic salsa
Collage of Pollo Asado Street-style Tacos: Achiote-marinated grilled chicken tacos with crushed avocados and fuego salsa (top left) ‱ Tacos Dorados de Papa: Crispy potato tacos topped with cabbage slaw, crema, and tomatillo salsa (Plant-based) (top right) ‱ Frijoles Charros: Chorizo and bacon stewed pinto beans (bottom left) ‱ Lime-Cilantro Rice (bottom right)
  • Pollo Asado Street-style Tacos: Achiote-marinated grilled chicken tacos with crushed avocados and fuego salsa
  • Tacos Dorados de Papa: Crispy potato tacos topped with cabbage slaw, crema, and tomatillo salsa (Plant-based) 
  • Frijoles Charros: Chorizo and bacon stewed pinto beans
  • Lime-Cilantro Rice
Collage of Carne Asada Taco (left) ‱ Pollo Asado Taco (right)

Kids Meals

  • Carne Asada Taco
  • Pollo Asado Taco
Melon Cocktail: Tequila, melon liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and orgeat topped with a cherry

Specialty Beverages

  • Horchata Agua Fresca: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage (Non-alcoholic)
  • Melon Cocktail: Tequila, melon liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and orgeat topped with a cherry (New) 
  • Lime Margarita
  • Bootlegger’s Cocina Cuca-Mango: Mango-flavored Hazy IPA
  • Modelo Especial
  • Citrus Michelada with Bootlegger’s IPA
  • Citrus Michelada with Modelo Especial
Collage of Turbine Twirler frozen blue raspberry slushy topped with peach gummy ring (Non-alcoholic) (left) ‱ Rita's Grand Strawberry Margarita with a splash of liqueur and strawberry cream-covered cocoa biscuit stick (right)
Coming Soon! Rita’s Turbine Blenders (Available starting July 26; mobile order available)

Specialty Beverages 

  • Turbine Twirler with choice of frozen wild cherry, frozen lemon-lime, frozen strawberry, or frozen blue raspberry slushy topped with peach gummy ring (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Rita’s Lemon-Lime Margarita with strawberry cream-covered cocoa biscuit stick (New) 
  • Rita’s Grand Lemon-Lime Margarita with a splash of liqueur and strawberry cream-covered cocoa biscuit stick (New) 
  • Rita’s Strawberry Margarita with strawberry cream-covered cocoa biscuit stick (New) 
  • Rita’s Grand Strawberry Margarita with a splash of liqueur and strawberry cream-covered cocoa biscuit stick (New) 
Collage of Curry Beef: Beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions cooked in classic curry topped with rice, pickled ginger, and green onions served in a Boudin sourdough bread bowl (top left) ‱ San Fransokyo Clam Chowder: Creamy clam chowder with bacon, potatoes, and a hint of white miso served in a Boudin sourdough bread bowl (top right) ‱ Soba Noodle Salad with tofu, cabbage, edamame, carrots, roasted corn, scallions, and cilantro topped with crispy shallots and sesame ginger dressing (bottom left) (Plant-based) ‱ Japanese-style Fluffy Cheesecake (bottom right)
Coming Soon! Aunt Cass Café (Mobile order available) 

Food Items

  • Curry Beef: Beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions cooked in classic curry topped with rice, pickled ginger, and green onions served in a Boudin sourdough bread bowl (New) 
  • San Fransokyo Clam Chowder: Creamy clam chowder with bacon, potatoes, and a hint of white miso served in a Boudin sourdough bread bowl (New) 
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Soba Noodle Salad with tofu, cabbage, edamame, carrots, roasted corn, scallions, and cilantro topped with crispy shallots and sesame ginger dressing (New) (Plant-based) 
  • Chilled Shrimp Soba Noodle Salad with tofu, cabbage, edamame, carrots, roasted corn, scallions, and cilantro topped with crispy shallots and sesame ginger dressing
  • Japanese-style Fluffy Cheesecake (New)
Collage of Shrimp Katsu Sandwich: Panko-breaded shrimp patty on a potato bun with cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, and katsu sauce served with garlic chips (left) ‱ Turkey Pesto Club: Roasted turkey breast, pesto aїoli, havarti, bacon, arugula and tomato on herb focaccia served with potato chips(right)
  • Shrimp Katsu Sandwich: Panko-breaded shrimp patty on a potato bun with cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, and katsu sauce served with garlic chips (New) 
  • Turkey Pesto Club: Roasted turkey breast, pesto aїoli, havarti, bacon, arugula and tomato on herb focaccia served with potato chips
  • Steamed Rice (New) 
  • Boudin Sourdough Loaf, Round or Baguette (Plant-based)
Collage of Turkey Sandwich (Disney Check Meal) (left) ‱ Mac & Cheese (right)

Kids Meals

  • Turkey Sandwich (Disney Check Meal)
  • Mac & Cheese
Collage of Honey Lemon-Ade: Minute Maid Lemonade Zero Sugar and yuzu purĂ©e with passion fruit and strawberry popping spheres (Non-alcoholic) (left) ‱ Specialty Caramel Cream Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee Caramel Mudslide Cold Brew topped with house-made sea salt caramel whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) (middle) ‱ Peach Soju Citrus Cocktail: Citrus beverage with peach-flavored soju (right)

Specialty Beverages

  • Honey Lemon-Ade: Minute Maid Lemonade Zero Sugar and yuzu purĂ©e with passion fruit and strawberry popping spheres (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Specialty Caramel Cream Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee Caramel Mudslide Cold Brew topped with house-made sea salt caramel whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
  • Peach Soju Citrus Cocktail: Citrus beverage with peach-flavored soju (New) 
  • Firestone Walker Brewing Company, 805
Garlic Pinwheel Chips Mix
Coming Soon! Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería (Mobile order available) 

Food Item 

  • Garlic Pinwheel Chips Mix (New) 

Specialty Beverages 

  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Endless Summer Hard Seltzer: Mandarin Orange & Dragon Fruit (New) 
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Moment of Zen: Japanese Rice Lager (New) 
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Follow the Sun Blonde Ale
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Windansea Wheat Ale
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Red Trolley Ale
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Boat Shoes Hazy IPA
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Aurora Hoppyalis IPA
Baymax Sipper at Disneyland Resort
Coming Soon! Baymax Sipper at Multiple Locations  
  • Baymax Sipper: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Will be available at the following:
    • Lucky Fortune Cookery
    • Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
    • Aunt Cass CafĂ©

There are plenty of exciting eats coming to Disney California Adventure park! I, for one, can’t wait for San Fransokyo Square to open. The fun is truly endless at Disney Parks, especially for foodies like you and me.

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Cooking up the Magic: White Corn and Mangalitsa Pork Arepas with Hogao Recipe

Cooking Up the Magic at Home By July 7, 2023 No Comments

Trying new foods is a great way to experience a country and its culture. If you’ve wanted to experience Colombia and all it has to offer, you’ll be excited to learn about the new Adventures by Disney trip to Colombia. This trip is an excellent introduction to the country’s fantastic food, friendly people, joyful music, and astonishing natural beauty. The country also served as inspiration for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” which introduced us to Mirabel and the entire Madrigal family!

One of the highlights of the trip is the opportunity to learn to make arepas – a traditional Colombian dish – just like Julieta Madrigal, Mirabel’s mom, did for her family in the film. Just thinking about it made us hungry for arepas! So, we had to ask Colombian-born Disney Chef Danny Contreras for an arepa recipe – a favorite from the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival recipe vault.

Arepas on plates

Arepas start with three simple ingredients: pre-cooked corn flour, water, and a little fat, such as butter, to bind the dough together. They can be made savory or sweet with meat or cheese. Chef Danny loves to make arepas with his daughter as a way to share his Colombian heritage. Chef Danny’s father was known for saying, “A meal without an arepa isn’t a complete meal.”

The recipe we have for you today is filled with pork rillettes, a cooking style for the pork, and topped with hogao, a Colombian tomato-based sauce with garlic and cumin.

Here is a delicious arepa recipe for you to get a taste of Colombia from your own home. Included on the recipe is artwork of Julieta, drawn specially for you by Disney Animation Supervisor Michael Woodside.

Download Full Size PDF of Recipe

Chef Danny recently chatted with Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Signature Experiences, about arepas and the new Adventures by Disney trip to Colombia.

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Foodie Guide to Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE 2023

Foodie Guide By July 6, 2023 No Comments

Foodies – are you ready? We sure hope so because Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE at Disney Springs will be serving up some mouthwatering and fresh flavors inspired by the Sunshine State. From July 1 through August 13, over 30 locations all throughout Disney Springs will be featuring a variety of dishes and sips you simply must try.

You’ll be able to embrace summer and delight in homegrown flavors from Florida, like the Lime Garage Burger from D-Luxe Burger or the Gambas Gabardina from Jaleo by JosĂ© AndrĂ©s. And who can miss the Florida Shrimp Tacos available at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar? From the sweet to the savory, and everything in between, there are plenty of items you’ll want to come back for again and again.

Interested in seeing first-hand demonstrations from renowned chefs and restaurant owners? You’re in luck because this year Disney Springs will be featuring a new culinary series! Check out the official site to get all the details and register for this exciting new offering.

Well, I think it’s about time we got to the best part – the food! I’m pleased to present to you this year’s Flavors of Florida Foodie Guide filled with refreshingly delicious bites at Disney Springs!

Amorette’s Patisserie  

  • Orange Cream Puff: Choux pastry with orange craquelin filled with orange curd and honey orange gel (New)
  • Orange Bird Dome Cake: Layers of Grand Marnier-soaked vanilla chiffon cake, mandarin pĂąte de fruit, mandarin orange cream, and white chocolate crispy pearls (Available for pre-orders and cake decorating experience) (New)
  • Strawberry Spritzer: French 75 with strawberry purĂ©e served in a Flavors of Florida CORKCICLE (New)

The BOATHOUSE

  • Pan Roasted Golden Tilefish: Citrus escabeche, coconut ginger rice, and cilantro aĂŻoli (New)

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

  • Key West Shrimp Cocktail: Seasoned shrimp tossed with a mix of avocado, mango, cucumber, and a house-made cocktail sauce accompanied by homemade buttermilk crackers (New)
  • Florida Crush Cocktail: Combination of Florida’s iconic crops – oranges and strawberries – muddled with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, then complemented with a splash of freshly-squeezed orange juice and agave syrup (New)

Chicken Guy!

  • Sunshine Shake: A blend of hand-spun vanilla soft-serve and fresh Florida orange juice garnished with a crown of fresh whipped cream

City Works Eatery & Pour House

  • Seared Grouper: Pan-seared grouper melds with citrus chipotle rice, Cuban spiced black bean puree, smoked watermelon pico de gallo, chili oil, and micro cilantro (New)

Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar

  • Orange Cream Float: Mix of Coca-Cola, vanilla ice cream and an orange cream bar presented in a novelty cup you can take home for a memorable treat (New)

D-Luxe Burger

  • Lime Garage Burger: Deluxe patty topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, and fried green tomato served with an avocado, lime, and jalapeño spread
  • Orange Bird Milkshake: Artisanal shake made with vanilla gelato and orange topped with sprinkles

Dockside Margaritas

  • Frozen Orange Daiquiri: Siesta Key Silver rum, Cointreau liqueur, orange juice, and vanilla ice cream garnished with an orange wedge (New)

The Edison

  • Sunny Disposition: Florida cane vodka from St. Augustine, Florida orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, fruity fraise de bois, and local fruits including navel oranges, Minneola tangelos, Plant City strawberries, and Indian River grapefruit (New)

Enzo’s Hideaway & Maria & Enzo’s

  • Key West Pink Shrimp Risotto: Fine Italian vialone nano rice, Key West pink shrimp, guanciale, sweet corn, herbs, and pecorino Romano (New)
  • Creamsicle Coppa: Vanilla gelato, made in-house, paired with orange sorbet, whipped cream and white chocolate crunchy pearls, recreating a classic childhood favorite dessert (New)

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

  • Citrus Dream Donut: Orange-glazed confection with white buttercream, citrus-flavored icing, an orange-flavored candy, and fresh mint
  • Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam: Blend of lemonade and orange juice cold foam

Frontera Cocina

  • Orange Shrimp Cocktail: Assortment of Florida pink shrimp, hibiscus-citrus avocado salsa, jicama, cucumber, red onions, cilantro, and lime served with tortilla chips
  • Agave Maria: Tromba Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice, and orange liqueur (New)

The Ganachery

  • Honey Lavender Square: Ganache square flavored with honey and lavender and enrobed in dark chocolate (New)
  • Key Lime Pop: White chocolate blended with key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate

Gideon’s Bakehouse

  • Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie: Vanilla bean cookie dough infused with Florida Key lime juice and blanketed with premium chocolate chips and special Key lime pie crumbs (New)
  • Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew: Dessert coffee made with locally roasted beans, maple syrup, rich dark chocolate, and delicious Florida oranges (New)

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

  • Florida Sunshine Mango Lager: New seasonal lager on draft from the Winter Garden-based brewery Crooked Can (New)
  • Local Florida Mahi Tacos: Tacos served on a flour tortilla, filled with pickled onion and coleslaw, and topped with cilantro crema and fresh cilantro (New)

Jaleo by José Andrés

  • Ensalada de SandĂ­a y Tomate: Salad made with compressed Florida watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, PX reduction, goat cheese, pistachios, and sherry dressing (New)
  • Vieras crudas a los cĂ­tricos: Thinly sliced scallops dressed with Florida citrus dressing (New)
  • Gambas Gabardina: Beer-battered Florida Atlantic white shrimp with caper mayonnaise (New)
  • Pato con MelocotĂłnes y Naranjas: Seared duck breast with sweet peaches and a Valencia orange glaze (New)
  • JamĂłn Serrano con MelĂłn: 24-month cured serrano ham with summer melon and sherry dressing (New)

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

  • Florida Shrimp Tacos: Florida jerk marinated gulf shrimp, watermelon, avocado, pico de gallo, and jalapeño served on a corn tortilla with a lime
  • Jock’s Citrus Old Fashioned: A classic cocktail with a Florida summer twist
  • Florida Mule: Florida Cane “Orlando Orange” Vodka, ginger beer, orange juice, and simple syrup

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

  • Buzzin’ Honey Latte: A buzzing combo of espresso, milk, honey, and vanilla syrup topped with cold foam and a special character (New)

Morimoto Asia

  • Cedar Key Clams “Chow Fun”: Cantonese dish with fresh Cedar Key clams, flat rice noodles, garlic chives, and Chinese black bean sauce (New)
  • “Banh Gan” Orange Blossom CrĂšme Caramel: Vietnamese crĂšme caramel reimagined with orange segments, sweet cream, and candied zest (New)
  • Orenji Dreamsicle: Cocktail that blends the flavors of Florida and Japan, made with Absolut Vanilia and citrus-infused Haku vodka, Cointreau, orange juice, orgeat, and Calpico (New)

Paddlefish

  • Key Lime Pie: Graham cracker crust and torched meringue

Pizza Ponte

  • Pizza Diavola: Salame Calabrese and chili with local Orlando petal honey (New)

The Polite Pig

  • Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp, smoked melon, shishito peppers, and local tomato vinaigrette with a drizzle of hot honey (New)

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

  • Sunshine State of Mind: Sweet orange pudding with whipped cream and an orange butterscotch sauce (New)
  • The Florida Split: Florida P1 Vodka, Florida local J.F. Haden’s Mango Liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and orange and mango juice (New)

Rainforest Cafe

  • Malibu Combo: Jerk seasoned mahi mahi topped with red onion and pineapple salsa served alongside Caribbean coconut shrimp with a coconut rum sauce and Caribbean rice (New)
  • Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA: West coast-style IPA brewed with Columbus, Amarillo, and Mosaic hops, featuring a smooth finish and notes of bitter citrus (New)

Salt & Straw

  • Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella: Tropical guanabana sherbet swirled with ribbons of dark chocolate Stracciatella with a floral undertone (New)

The Spice and Tea Exchange

  • Florida Sunshine Tea: Blend of floral and citrus flavors (New) (Available hot or iced)

Splitsville Dining Room

  • Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette: Spring mix greens, strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomato, parsley, red onions, and feta cheese tossed in strawberry vinaigrette
  • Key Lime Pie Martini: Florida’s iconic dessert in a glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs (New)

STK Orlando

  • Cuban Sandwich: Pulled pork, ham, and cheese with pickles and mustard (New)
  • Conch Fritters: Conch fritters with a spicy remoulade sauce and lime wedges (New)
  • Key Lime Bar topped with meringue, lime zest, and toasted coconut (New)

Sunshine Churros

  • Orange County Creamsicle: Churro rolled in orange sugar topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of orange and white toppings (New)

Swirls on the Water

  • Orange Bird Sundae: DOLE Whip Orange in a vanilla waffle bowl with whipped cream, green sprinkles, and an Orange Bird chocolate decoration (New)

Terralina Crafted Italian

  • Almare Spritz (New)
    • Classico: Classic Italian spritz flavors of bitter orange, rhubarb, and subtle herbal notes
    • Hugo: Refreshing and bright with elderflower, lemon, and mint
    • Rosa: Notes of grapefruit, bitter herbs, and flowers

T-REX

  • Blackened Tuna: Tuna seared rare served over cilantro-lime rice with a side of mango, avocado, and heirloom cherry tomato salad (New)
  • Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale: Classic pale ale with a malty body and mild hops fermented in mangos for a tropical, fruit-forward flavor

Vivoli il Gelato

  • Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato: Cake batter gelato, strawberry sauce, and fresh strawberries inside a warm Italian doughnut (New)
  • Orange Blossom Honey Cannoli: Creamy blend of ricotta and orange blossom honey served in a crispy Italian pastry shell (New)

Wine Bar George— A Restaurant & Bar

  • Dicuru Burrata: Dicuru burrata paired with tomatoes from The Villages Grown, Belle Glade corn, and Olde Hearth sourdough bread featuring ingredients sourced from Florida (New)
  • Frozen Old Fashioned: Frozen old fashioned made with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey

YeSake Florida

  • Fresh Poke Bowl: Fluffy rice, grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, carrots, cucumber, avocado, mandarin oranges, and tempura crunch topped with a savory roasted sesame sauce (New)
  • Florida Sunset: A tropical blend of Ozeki Sake, Nigori Sake, Monin Banana, and peach syrups and DOLE Pineapple Juice (New)

Outdoor Bars Throughout Disney Springs

  • Blood Orange Gin and Tonic: St. Augustine Gin, Tippler’s Orange, blood orange, and tonic water garnished with an orange wedge
  • Key Lime Margarita: PatrĂłn Silver tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, Key lime juice, and vanilla garnished with a half graham cracker rim (New)
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Foodie Guide to Fourth of July at Disney Parks 2023

Foodie Guide By June 29, 2023 No Comments

Get ready to get patriotic! Fourth of July is just around the corner and here at Disney Parks, the culinary teams have been bursting with delicious ideas to fill your stomach. From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Resort, there are plenty of tasty ways to celebrate Independence Day this year.

If you’re looking for sweet or savory selections to satisfy your taste buds, you’ll be happy to indulge in new items like the Fourth of July Shake from Sunshine Seasons and the Red, White & Blue Sundae from Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream. There’s also a variety of returning favorites to get a taste of, including the Lemon Mousse Cake at Roaring Fork. I think it’s time we light up your appetite with the full list of can’t-miss items coming to Disney Parks this Fourth of July. Let’s get to the Foodie Guide!

Fourth of July food collage at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort 

EPCOT 

Connections Cafe (Available July 4 only)

  • Fourth of July Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar

Fife & Drum (Currently available) 

  • The American Dream: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, vanilla ice cream, and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Currently available; mobile order available) 

  • Celebrate the regions of American backyard barbecue with classic dishes (Some plant-based items available on the menu) 

Sunshine Seasons (Available July 1 through 31) 

  • Fourth of July Shake: Red velvet shake with whipped cream and red velvet cake pieces
Fourth of July food at Disney's Hollywood Studios, collage of items
Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Backlot Express (Available July 1 through 31)

  • Mickey Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with an apple pie filling, topped with a salted caramel buttercream, cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle and red, white, and blue Mickey Ears

Woody’s Lunchbox (Available July 1 through 31) 

  • 4th of July Lunch Box Tart: Cherry pie filling, vanilla fondant, and star sprinkles
Fourth of July food at Disney Resort Hotels, collage of items
Disney Resort Hotels 

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

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

  • Sweet Summertime Favorites: Hot dog Ă©clair with chocolate buttercream, iced sugar cookie ‘fries’, and raspberry dipping sauce

Disney’s BoardWalk 

BoardWalk Deli and Carousel Coffee (Available June 27 through July 4)

  • Independence Day Cupcake: Cinnamon cupcake, apple pie filling, and vanilla mascarpone cream
  • Freedom Cheesecake: Red velvet brownie base, vanilla cheesecake, sweet cream, crisp pearls, and white chocolate garnish

Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

Contempo Café (Available July 1 through 8; mobile order available) Fourth of July Fruit Tart: Blackberry custard topped with fresh berries and a vanilla panna cotta popsicle

Fourth of July food at Disney Resort Hotels, collage of items

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort 

Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available July 1 through 31; mobile order available) 

  • Star-spangled Brownie Bar: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate dĂ©cor

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

Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available June 27 through July 4; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only) 

  • Fourth of July Layer Cake: Layers of red velvet cake with white and blue buttercream filled with a patriotic sprinkle surprise

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside 

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, Riverside Mill Food Court (Available July 1 through 31; mobile order available) 

  • Star-spangled Brownie Bar: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate dĂ©cor
Fourth of July food at Disney Resort Hotels, collage of items

Disney’s Riviera Resort 

Bar Riva (Available June 30 through July 14) 

  • Patriotic Wave: The Mediterranean Wave with the addition of blue curaçao and hibiscus to celebrate both Independence Day and Bastille Day

Le Petit Café (Available June 27 through July 4) 

  • Patriotic Top Hat: Vanilla bean cheesecake with morello cherries on a Riviera brownie (New) 

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 

Roaring Fork (Available June 27 through July 4; mobile order available) 

  • Lemon Mousse Cake: Lemon cake and white chocolate lemon mousse with a blueberry compote center and chocolate star dĂ©cor

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available June 30 through July 9) 

  • Red, White, and Blue Colada: Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of coconut, pineapple, and raspberry purĂ©e topped with a float of Bols Blue Curaçao

Red, White, and Blue Gin and Tonic: Empress 1908 Gin, tonic water, and cranberry and pomegranate juices (New) 

Disneyland Park, Fourth of July Donut

Disneyland Resort 

Disneyland Park 

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available July 1 through 4; mobile order available) 

  • Fourth of July Donut: Cotton candy icing donut filled with strawberry compote, red, white, and blue whipped topping and sprinkles (New) 

Plaza Inn (Available July 4 only) 

  • Fourth of July Dining Package: Slow roasted BBQ pork, fried chicken thigh, smoked sausage, watermelon wedge, small corn on the cob, broccoli salad, sharp cheddar mac & cheese, bread roll, specialty dessert, and specialty beverage (New) (Reservations strongly encouraged) (Kids version available) 
Disney California Adventure Park, Red, White & Blue Sundae - Fourth of July food at Disneyland
Disney California Adventure Park 

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available June 30 through July 5; mobile order available) 

  • Red, White & Blue Sundae: Strawberry and blueberry sorbets topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and sprinkles in a waffle bowl (New) 
Disneyland Hotel 

The Coffee House (Available June 30 through July 9; mobile order available) Red, White, and Blue Cupcake (New)

Downtown Disney District Fourth of July food collage, Disneyland Resort
Downtown Disney District 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available June 30 through July 4) 

  • Red, White, and Blue CakeShake: Vanilla shake featuring a vanilla frosted rim with red, white, and blue sprinkles topped with red, white, and blue cake, whipped cream, more sprinkles, and a cherry

Blue Ribbon Corn Dog (Available July 4 only) 

  • Fourth of July Mozzarella Dog: Red, white, and blue mozzarella cheese, dipped in batter, rolled in panko crumbs, fried, rolled in sugar, and served with a side of sriracha dipping sauce (New) 
Fourth of July and Mickey-shaped treats at Disneyland Resort

Available at Various Locations at Disneyland Resort including Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, and Marceline’s Confectionery (Available June 30 through July 4) 

  • Fourth of July Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears, enrobed in blue-colored white chocolate and red-colored white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
  • Fourth of July Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel, enrobed in blue, white chocolate and red, white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
  • Fourth of July Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat enrobed in blue, white chocolate and red, white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
  • Fourth of July Cake Pop
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New Updates on San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure Park

News By June 28, 2023 No Comments

At Disney California Adventure park, the San Fransokyo Public Works Department has been diligently beautifying and making improvements to the local cannery district, which is home to a diverse neighborhood of eateries and businesses. In our previous update, we looked at a few of the landmarks and establishments you’ll see in the industrious mash-up city from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-winning film “Big Hero 6.”

Today, we’re excited to share that, over the summer, the local eateries will start to introduce delicious new menu offerings! Starting in mid-July, you’ll be able to sample new San Fransokyo selections at Lucky Fortune Cookery, and the Port of San Fransokyo CervecerĂ­a will officially open. In the weeks following, additional dining options, unique shopping and more will be introduced as the transformation of this thriving seaside plaza continues through mid-August.

When the transformation is completed, locations across the area – from the Cappuccino Cart outside the San Fransokyo Gate Bridge to The Bakery Tour – will be decked out in street art and colorful banners celebrating the Big Hero 6 team after their victory over Yokai.

Let’s explore more places you’ll be able to visit in San Fransokyo Square!

You’ll have the opportunity to interact with Hiro and his huggable healthcare companion, Baymax, who will say hello outside the Hamada Bot Shop. This is where the Big Hero 6 team builds and innovates their hi-tech gear, so you may also see a few of their upcoming inventions.

San Fransokyo Maker’s Market

Near the Hamada Bot Shop will be the San Fransokyo Maker’s Market, a storefront stocked with unique apparel, homewares and more featuring Baymax and friends. In the concept art above, the market’s shelves are situated on robot storage cases, with decommissioned battle bots on display. If you turn a sharp eye to the rafters overhead, you may spot the local battlebot champion, Hiro’s Megabot!

Across the way, a vending machine dispenses collectible golden medallions featuring Baymax and other iconic images from San Fransokyo.

The diverse array of flavorful fare in San Fransokyo Square will include current favorites and new creations inspired by Asian cuisine, as well as the Big Hero 6 themselves. Let’s check out the dining destinations you’ll be able to try.

Aunt Cass Café

Aunt Cass CafĂ©, the second bakery cafĂ© operated by Hiro’s loving aunt, will serve dishes, soups in freshly-baked Boudin sourdough bread bowls and more inspired by Japanese cuisine. On the outside of this quick service restaurant, you’ll find a mural of Aunt Cass’ lucky pet cat, Mochi.

An old fishing net tannery across from the cafĂ© is being converted to Rita’s Turbine Blenders, a giant drink dispenser offering delicious margaritas and icy beverages. This refreshment stand is owned and named after the repair technician who maintains the floating wind turbine, resembling a giant koi fish, that sits atop the structure.

In addition to these locations, you can expect new menu items at Cocina Cucamonga and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Keep an eye out for the Disney Eats Foodie Guide, coming soon, for the full list of cuisine to come.

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

Special Events By June 16, 2023 No Comments

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snap selfies with unique photo opportunities throughout the night:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
  • December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22
Enjoy All That’s Merry and Bright Across Walt Disney World

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

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

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

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

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