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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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All I Got From Beaches and Cream Was…

Restaurant Reviews By November 18, 2022 No Comments

Determining the reasons that certain restaurant advance dining reservations continue to be difficult to acquire can be perplexing. Often, the reasons directly relate to the high quality of a dining option. However, this sometimes fails to be true. Some restaurants reside off the beaten path leading to greater availability. Whereas a few restaurants have four times more seating than others. However, a consistently highly desired dining reservation would be Beaches and Cream Soda Shop.

The reason this dining location runs out of advance dining reservations will be obvious if you visit here. The table service dining space would be considered small compared to most dining options. When you combine that with the fact that people are drawn to the ice cream options here, reservations will disappear quickly.

View from the walkway to the Boardwalk area.
Photo by Jon Self

If you are unfamiliar with the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, this would be located at the Beach Club Resort. The actual dining location can be tricky to find since it is located on the poolside of this resort hotel. If you enter from the main entrance of the hotel lobby, you will need to walk past several other amenities of this resort hotel before then going outdoors to find Beaches and Cream.

The Kitchen Sink dessert

My main objective of this trip to Beaches and Cream involved trying one of their new shakes. Dessert serves as the focus here. During my lunch at Beaches and Cream, I witnessed a few “Kitchen Sink” desserts being delivered. They used a “whole can of whipped cream.” Yes, “a whole can of whipped cream” was enjoyed by many. We chose not to get the infamous “Kitchen Sink” dessert here.

The food blogger’s dilemma for this day revolved around what to have for lunch before dessert. My dining companion for lunch, GooToYou!,  decided we should go with the Reuben Sandwich. Since I had three more dining reviews to do that day, I went with his suggestion to avoid thinking too much. The Reuben Sandwich costs $19.00. This comes with a side of fries. The fries look like steak-style fries so you can avoid the standard Disney fries at this place. The menu description told us to expect corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing with this sandwich. Also, the sandwich uses marbled rye bread.

Photo by Jon Self

So how was this sandwich? Well, I sadly report I enjoyed it more than the dessert later. The bread comes well grilled. Since I enjoy rye bread, this bread set a solid encouraging tone for this sandwich. The corned beef portion size exceeded my expectations. In fairness, my expectation for lunch here would have been low. The dressing balanced well with the bread, cheese, and sauerkraut. The classic style sandwich came with cheese melted creating some yummy creamy goodness.

However, the bread displays an inability to hold up to the purpose of containing the sandwich fillings. Almost immediately, a corner of the bread broke apart. The dressing failed to pair well with the corned beef though. If you got a bite of corned beef without the other components, that weakness appeared.

This sandwich presents something besides a basic burger and fries. That change of pace elevates this option. I would have preferred something besides a fried side item, however.  If you are someone who avoids these types of sandwiches due to the sauerkraut, I found the sauerkraut merely plays a supporting role in this act of sandwich theatre. Based on the limited menu here, this sandwich offers a slight diversion from the norm. I would not race here to order this sandwich again. Yet, if you find yourself here for a meal in advance of a highly anticipated dessert, this sandwich makes a good choice. So, I went to Beaches & Cream and all I got was a decent sandwich and a shake. Not sure Walt Disney World can market a shirt with that on it but it describes my lunch here.

Remember advance dining reservations can disappear quickly here. I set a MouseDining alert for Beaches and Cream. Then, I received several alerts before obtaining the time slot I wanted. My final reservation alert that I used appeared in my email inbox about 10 days before this meal. Good luck to you if your group wants to tackle the meals and desserts here. As always, eat like you mean it!

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New Menu Items at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Restaurant Reviews By November 17, 2022 No Comments

 

Several of these new items drew the attention of this food blogger. Since I swing into Homecomin’ often to refill my sipper, I examine the menu regularly.

Some of the new menu items are:

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

JASPER BOARD-This arrives at your table as an assortment of Southern charcuterie. Shaved honey ham, smoked sausage, country ham, pimento cheese, chicken salad, tomato-bacon jam, B&B pickles, candied pecans, crostini, and their house-made crackers for $28. All fans of charcuteries should enjoy this one.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

 

BRITTON’S CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH-Guests may enjoy Britt­on Smith’s recipe of pulled chicken, celery, grapes, Duke’s Mayo, and savory spices. This comes with lett­uce and tomato on artisan bread for $19

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

SKILLET-FRIED CHICKEN PAILLARD-Art Smith decided to put his own spin on a piccata. The bu­ttermilk-brined chicken is pounded thin, hand-breaded, and skillet-fried. Then, it receives a topping with lemon butt­er, garlic &capers. This comes with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus for $28.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

CHOPPED BLT SALAD-This consists of double-chopped iceberg le­ttuce with fried green tomato, pecan-smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, heirloom tomato, and red onion, tossed in blue cheese icebox dressing and drizzled with balsamic reduction for $18.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

BRUNSWICK STEW- This savory tomato-based broth is slow-cooked with pulled pork, chicken, peas, corn, lima beans, and fresh herbs, Guests receive artisanal toast on the side for $14. The menu description emphasizes this stew function as a commonplace weekend meal item across the South.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

BARBECUE-GLAZED PORK CHOP-Their signature blueberry barbecue sauce perfectly complements this thick-cut, chargrilled pork chop. This comes with their sweet potato mash and Southern green beans for $37.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

 

In addition to those items, a new side, some beverages, a new dessert, and another appetizer have been added to the menu. Some of these items will only be around for a seasonal run though. Regarding new sides, a “Sweet Potato Mash Skillet” recently appeared on the menu for $9. You can have this as a side with your entrée or order it by itself for $9.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

Dessert fans should prepare for the new “Hot Fudge Bourbon Brownie.” This dessert costs $14. The menu description tells us that we will get a dark chocolate brownie garnished tableside with our warm bourbon chocolate sauce. This sounds like dessert with a little entertainment.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

Though not in the latest social media post by Homecomin’, their menu added a “new” fried pickle appetizer recently. These hand-cut spears are pickled in-house, crispy fried, and served with remoulade. These cost $16.

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

For the alcoholic beverage lover, Homecomin’ added two new drinks. Guests may purchase a “Cranberry Gin Fizz” and/or an “Espresso Martini.”

Promo Photo from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin social media

The style at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ continues to draw diners. Please comment below if you make it to Homecomin’ before me to try these new items. As always, eat like you mean it!

 

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Disney Eats Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Foodie Guide By November 17, 2022 No Comments

The holiday season is upon us! The only thing missing from the holidays Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth but fear not because it soon will be giving us our seasonal fix. From Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, you can enjoy holidays around the world with this classic festival.

With over 15 Holiday Kitchens, you’ll find flavors from across the globe highlighting ways the world celebrates the season. This year, you can discover a new Holiday Kitchen, Nochebuena Cocina with an IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale, as well as indulge in returning favorites, like Potato Latkes from L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen or Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl from Bavaria Holiday Kitchen. Your taste buds will be gifted with each bite!

If you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth, you simply must do the Holiday Cookie Stroll, a food stroll featuring decadent and delightful cookies from the Holiday Kitchens. As you treat your elf, collect stamps in your Festival Passport by purchasing five of these items to redeem a special treat from Holiday Sweets & Treats.

In addition to the food, a staple of the festival is the entertainment. As you travel throughout the World Showcase, be sure to take the time to listen to the holiday storytellers sharing each country’s holiday traditions. Listen to the joy of Christmas and Kwanzaa with the lively JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season or grab the whole family for some holiday searching with Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt. As the sun goes down, you can’t miss Candlelight Processional – a moving retelling of the story of Christmas featuring a celebrity narrator and stirring songs performed by an orchestra and choir.

You can make your foodie list, and check it twice, with the help of the Disney Eats topics page – home to all of our previously posted holiday content this year, including the Foodie Guides to Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels, gingerbread displays, and more!

You’ve waited long enough…here is the Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays!

Mele Kalikimaka (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

  • 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
  • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
  • Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum
Holiday Sweets & Treats (Near Port of Entry):

Beverages:

  • Hot Cocoa (Non-alcoholic)
  • Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic)
  • Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Coquito Beer
  • Brew Hub S’mores Porter
  • 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
Nochebuena Cocina (Near Port of Entry) (New) 

Food Items:

  • IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale with plant-based cotija cheese and spicy red Chile sauce (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based Item) 
  • Pernil: Mojo Pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Alfajores: Vanilla shortbread cookie with dulce de leche and coconut (New) (Cookie Stroll)

Beverages:

  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Horchata Beer
  • Chai Ginger Mule featuring Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka
Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen (Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

  • 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 (Non-alcoholic)
  • T.G. Lee Eggnog (Non-alcoholic)
  • Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Hazel Nutty-Cracker Sweet Stout
  • 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
Holiday Hearth Desserts (The Odyssey Pavilion)

Food Items:

  • 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 (Cookie Stroll)

Beverages:

  • Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic)
  • Cinnamon Apple Cider (non-alcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Winter Spiced Lager
  • BrewDog Hoppy Christmas IPA
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout
  • Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa with peppermint schnapps
  • Beer Flight
Refreshment Port (Near Canada)

Food Items:

  • Coquito Soft-serve Waffle Cone
  • Turkey Poutine: French Fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions

Beverages:

  • Boulevard Brewing Quirk Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Seltzer (New) 
  • Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine (New) 
  • Pumpkin spice ginger cocktail with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka
  • Coquito Soft-serve topped with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada)

Food Items:

Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce

  • 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)

Beverages:

  • Frozen Coffee (Non-alcoholic)
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale
  • Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter
  • Regional Icewine
  • Regional Red Wine
  • Frozen Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky
  • Beer Flight
L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (Between France and Morocco)

Food Items:

  • Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard
  • Smoked Salmon Potato Latke (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Potato Latkes (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based Item) 
  • Sufganiyot: Mini jelly-filled doughnuts
  • Black and White Cookie (Plant-based Item) (Cookie Stroll)

Beverages:

  • Brooklyn Brewery Winter IPA,
  • Frozen New York Whiskey Sour featuring Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine (New) 
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina

Food Items:

  • 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 dips

Beverages:

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Cranberry Cider
  • Woodchuck Winter Chill Hard Cider
  • Ciderboys Mad Bark Hard Cider
  • Fig Cocktail with sparkling wine, fig vodka, and cranberry juice
  • Cider Flight
American Holiday Table 

Food Items:

Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce

  • Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL Stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce
  • Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookie (Cookie Stroll)

Beverages:

  • Gulf Stream Brewing Whiteout Sails Wit Beer
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout
  • Beer Flight
Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (Germany)

Food Items:

Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce

  • 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 (Cookie Stroll) 

Beverages:

  • Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider
  • The Tank Brewing Co. Prost! Fest Bier
  • Ayinger Brewery Celebrator Doppelbock
  • Regional Riesling
  • Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine
  • Beer Flight
Refreshment Outpost:

Food Items:

  • Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts (New) (Plant-based Item) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • DOLE Whip Raspberry

Beverages:

  • UFO Beer Company Triple Berry Teleporter
  • Stem Ciders Cocoa Caramel Hard Apple Cider
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Unfiltered Wheat Beer
The Donut Box (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

  • Croissant Donut with cinnamon-sugar
  • Holiday Yeast Donut with vanilla icing and red and white sprinkles (New) 
  • Chocolate Peppermint Donut
  • Eggnog and Cream-filled Donut with cinnamon icing and crumbled gingersnap cookies
  • The Donut Box

Beverages:

  • Gingerbread Milkshake (Non-alcoholic)
  • Coppertail Brewing Co. Gingerbread Stout
  • Gingerbread Milkshake with whipped cream vodka
Connections Café 

Food Item:

  • Holiday Sugar Cookie (Holiday Cookie Stroll) 
Connections Eatery

Beverages:

  • Coquito Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic)
  • Holiday Sangria: Indaba Chenin Blanc, Laird’s Applejack Brandy, white cranberry juice, and boba pearls
  • Coquito Milk Shake with Bacardí Superior Rum
Sunshine Seasons

Food Item:

  • Jingle Sugar Cookie made with M&M’S chocolate candies (Holiday Cookie Stroll) 
Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen (France)

Food Items:

  • 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 (New) 
  • Macaron en Sucette, Ganache à la Menthe Poivrée et aux Chocolats Valrhona: Macaron lollipop with peppermint and Valrhona chocolate ganache (New) 

Beverages:

  • Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Grey Goose La Vanille Vodka, vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream
  • Côté Mas Syrah-Grenache (New) 
  • Spiced Pumpkin Punch: Rhum Clement VSOP Vieux Agricole, spiced pumpkin purée, and oat milk (New)
  • Cranberry Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine with orange juice and cranberry syrup
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie (France) 

Food Item: 

  • Macaron Christmas Tree (New)
Tuscany Holiday Kitchen (Italy)

Food Items:

  • Tortellini in Brodo: Five-cheese tortellini with house-made aromatic winter truffle broth and chives (New) 
  • Salmone alla Siciliana: Cured salmon tartare, Sicilian blood orange, pistachios, and basil (New)
  • Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream (New)

Beverages:

  • Prosecco
  • Moscato
  • Banfi Rosa Regale
  • Italian Sangria Red or White
  • Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello
  • Peroni Pilsner
Shanghai Holiday Kitchen (China) 

Food Items:

  • Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce
  • Beef and Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil (New) 
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce (New) 

Beverages:

  • Panda Bubble Tea: Classic milk tea with black and white boba pearls (non-alcoholic)
  • 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
Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen (Japan)

Food Items:

  • 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 (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Japanese Christmas Punch: Shōchū, Plum wine, cranberry, and lemon (New)
  • Ozeki Sake Platinum: Junmai Daiginjo
  • Brew Hub Strawberry Lager (New) 
Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen (Mexico)

Food Items:

  • 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 (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) 
  • Cochinita Pibil Tamal: Cochinita pibil in corn masa topped with Pipián sauce, queso cotija, and crema Mexicana (New) (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 (New) 
  • 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 (New)
Funnel Cake (The American Adventure) 
  • Mini Funnel Cake topped with Peppermint Ice Cream, Chocolate Whipped Cream, and Crushed Peppermint (New) 
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
  • Horchata Cold Brew: A holly jolly blend of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew and horchata topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available featuring Bacardí Coquito Coconut Cream Liqueur) 
Available at Select Marketplaces
  • Chip ‘n’ Dale Spork (New) 
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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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Shrimp and Grits from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Disney Springs

Restaurant Reviews By November 14, 2022 No Comments

Why do some types of food have so many different variations? I often feel like some chefs make up a recipe as they go. Even though I know that fails to be true, can you think of a time you ordered a certain item at one restaurant and then ordered the same entrée at a similar restaurant, but they tasted nothing alike? For example, when living in SE Asia, I got a chicken stir fry dish at one table service place which tasted okay. Then I ordered it at a nearby table service place with a similar menu description, but it arrived at my table with very different ingredients. During that experience, my friends started calling this the “stir fry effect.” When then we started looking at other food items that vary wildly in preparation style. Back then, we came up with gumbo, tiramisu, shrimp, and grits as good examples of this phenomenon.

Photo courtesy of main Street Magic Podcast

I know there exists more, but this is a review of the Shrimp and Grits at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, so I will stop the list there. However, especially being originally from the southern portion of the USA, I have seen grits prepared in countless ways. In addition, the seemingly standard idea of shrimp and grits looks and tastes very different depending on when and where you order it. Just glancing through restaurant menus in the Orlando area alone, I see about 10 variations of what they call shrimp and grits. Some use chorizo sausages with shrimp. Another used chicken with shrimp. The sauces used with these creations vary widely. Thus, this brings me to the southern USA comfort food recipe of Chef Art Smith.

At his restaurant, the menu description reads “pan-seared shrimp with tomato gravy and Tasso ham served over creamy Bradley’s grits. These will cost you $28. The basic presentation of these looks average. However, when dining one time with someone with a slight allergy to garlic, I got to see a version of this entrée “de-constructed.”

For the record, on that occasion, the manager came out to chat with my friend. The manager did an incredible job of explaining that almost everything in that dish had garlic. As the manager chatted with my friend, he also had a headset on talking with a chef, back in the kitchen, about options. The conclusion was to allow my friend to control the amount of sauce by bringing it on the side. The tomato sauce/gravy holds the largest percentage of garlic. Per usual, Walt Disney World restaurants handle allergy issues with great skill. This experience serves as no exception. Also, from chatting with the chef and our server, it appears a slightly less garlic-filled version of this tomato gravy got created for my friend.

Photo courtesy of MainStMagic.com

Having said all of that, this version of shrimp and grits provides an incredible depth of flavor. The creaminess you would expect from grits at Homecomin’ rings true with this. Even a toned-down version of tomato gravy brought rich flavor to the dish. The ability to control the amount of sauce serves as a bonus in my option. The ham and shrimp taste wonderful. On a side note, you get large pieces of shrimp here unlike some other excellent places in Disney Springs serving shrimp and grits. Yes, I am talking about you Boathouse. The shrimp, in this Chef Art Smith-inspired creation, brings additional flavor adding to all the other goodness contained within this entrée.

Photo Credit: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

I think you can tell that I would recommend this entrée. Yes, this is another time I recommended something besides chicken at Homecomin’. This place offers great service (yet, sometimes a bit slow) and a wide variety of quality food. I guess that explains why it remains tough to acquire advance dining reservations. As I have written before, I have used MouseDining several times recently to acquire and adjust reservations here. I have an alert set right now for Homecoming for an upcoming trip. In that case, I have selected a very specific time on a busy weekend. If you see several more reviews from Homecomin’, then you will know I had success. I wish you success with your advance dining reservation at Walt Disney World. As always, eat like you mean it!

 

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The 6 Best Disney Foodie Podcasts

General By November 14, 2022 No Comments

When there are so many amazing Disney dining opportunities to choose from, it’s easy for even the most experienced Disney foodie to fall into “analysis paralysis” and get overwhelmed. 

What’s the must-eat Disney meal of the moment? Is the cool atmosphere and theming worth the hype? Does the price point actually match the quality?

If you’re anything like our team, the first place you go to get the real scoop on the best Disney tips and tricks are Disney podcasts! And since we’re all about the food here at MouseDining, we rounded up 6 of our favorite Disney foodie podcast episodes to inspire you! 

Happy listening…and eating!

Dining at Disney Podcast

The Dining at Disney Podcast is hosted by Kristen Hoetzel-Go and Vincent “Bubba” Alvarez and is the number one Disney podcast for non-stop Disney foodie information. Kristen and Bubba provide delicious discussion on the wonderful world of dining at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Episodes release weekly and always include the latest food news, expert tips, recommendations, and trip planning advice related specifically to Disney dining, making it one of our personal favorites on the list.

This is one of our favorite episodes.

Main Street Magic Podcast

Main Street Magic is a Disney podcast hosted by Jeremy and Rhonda Stein. Fun fact about these hosts? They (along with their two daughters) have visited Walt Disney World every single month for over 5 years and counting. They provide the latest content, news and reviews on both parks and resorts in Orlando, Florida. Main Street Magic podcast has been running since 2017. They aim to provide an “informative, realistic, unbiased and entertaining podcast to help serve the Disney and Universal community for both veterans and rookies.”

We suggest tuning into Episode 381.

My DVC Points Podcast

Host Chad Pennycuff leads the My DVC Points podcast. If you are a Disney Vacation Club member, this is the Disney podcast show for you! According to their website, “We are a member-to-member community dedicated to helping each other maximize their DVC memberships by learning about other members’ perspectives, experiences, and personal preferences”. My DVC Points is a positive show with a healthy dose of realism. 

Check out Episode 212.

DLWeekly Podcast

Disneyland Weekly (The DLWeekly Podcast) is hosted by Tage and Theresa. This duo provides weekly news and information specifically about the Disneyland Resort, with the occasional feature of one of the other parks or resorts. One unique element of this Disney podcast are the unique featured guests including former Disney Imagineers, cast members, and current Disney-adjacent CEOs. Listeners can expect a variety of insider information with a nice focus on dining scattered throughout. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Episode 192 is our favorite!

A Dose of Magic Podcast

The A Dose of Magic Podcast is hosted by your new favorite set of brothers from Philadelphia, Ryan and Brett Sheplock. This Disney podcast show offers a wide variety of conversations under the Disney umbrella, from theme park hacks to Disney+ chats to parks and resorts food favorites and observations about the people of Disney. Each episode is “bite-sized” at around 30 min or less, making the show an easy car ride or binge listen. 

Tune in to Episode 45 for a little extra magic.

No-Guilt Disney Podcast

Hosts Patty, Theresa, and Jane are self-proclaimed “Disney fan girls” who highlight year-round tips and tricks on the No-Guilt Disney Podcast, but with a heavy focus on special events like the runDisney marathons, D23 expos, and more. Their friendship and banter is the star of the show as they share candid stories of the Disney parks experience. “Segments include listener-submitted memorable moments and unpopular opinions as well as travel planning tips and discussions”.

We loved this episode of the show.

 

Whether you’re just tuning in on the journey to Disney World or Disneyland or are a regular listener, we’re curious…what’s your favorite Disney podcast? Who should we add to our list?

MouseDining loves to support the Disney Creator community. If you a Disney podcast host looking to collaborate with MouseDining, send us a message: alison@mousedining.com

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Best Caramel Treats of Fall Season at Walt Disney World Resort

General By November 13, 2022 No Comments

This time of year means changing leaves, crisp air, time spent with family, and, of course, delicious treats and flavors – apple, pumpkin, cinnamon and caramel! Just thinking about the perfect harmony of sweet and savory snacks makes us excited for all this season has in store. Here at Disney Parks, they’re celebrating with specialty menu items fit for anyone who’s craving the flavors of fall, as well as those wanting to kick-off winter festivities, too!

The sweet smells pouring out the door at the Karamell-Küche in EPCOT never fail to draw me in for a special treat. This shop in the Germany pavilion – the only Werther’s Original store in the world – features classic caramel treats as well as delectable limited-time offerings that are sure to make your mouth water.

Experience sweet magic as our cast members toss freshly-popped kernels into a basin of warm caramel to create a signature bag of guest-favorite Werther’s Original Hand-Crafted Caramel Popcorn (fun fact: this delightful popcorn is only available at the Karamell-Küche at EPCOT and Big Top Treats at Magic Kingdom Park!). Then, select a velvety treat from the glass case – perhaps a Werther’s Original Caramel Square with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt or a Werther’s Original Caramel S’more. Whatever you decide, don’t forget to check out the mobile order service, which can put your favorite treat in your hands even faster with just a few taps on the My Disney Experience app.

Today, we’re excited to announce the new seasonal menu items found exclusively at the Karamell-Küche. Check out all of these new items that are covered in our favorite smooth, creamy Werther’s caramel and feature flavors to fuel our festive fall spirit.

First up, the Werther’s Original Caramel Holiday Flight: Four Werther’s Original Caramel mini-Squares inspired by Cranberry, Eggnog, Gingerbread, and Snickerdoodle flavors.

Werther’s Original Caramel Snickerdoodle Cookie: Cinnamon Sugar Cookie drizzled with Werther’s Original Caramel.

Werther’s Original Caramel Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich: Two soft Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream Icing and Werther’s Original Caramel.

But that’s not all! The caramel craving you’re after can be cured in select confectionary locations at Walt Disney World Resort, too, including:

  • Big Top Treats at Magic Kingdom Theme Park
  • Zuri’s Sweets Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
  • Candy Cauldron and Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs
  • Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Screen Door General Store at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

And don’t forget these delicious, seasonal menu items featuring Werther’s Original Caramel that are available now:

Werther’s Original Caramel Hot Cocoa Square: Werther’s Original Caramel Hot Cocoa flavored Square with Dark Chocolate and Mini Marshmallows.

Werther’s Original Caramel Fruit & Nut Granola Bar: Granola Bar with Almonds, Oats, and Cranberries layered with Werther’s Original Caramel and a sprinkle of Sea Salt.

Minnie Reindeer Apple: Granny Smith Caramel Apple with a White Chocolatey Coating and Red Bow, Marshmallows, Milk Chocolate Antlers, and Fondant features.

Mickey Red Ornament Apple: Granny Smith Caramel Apple with a White Chocolatey Coating, Marshmallows, Red Sugar, and Fondant Snowflakes.

Mickey Blue Ornament Apple: Granny Smith Caramel Apple with a White Chocolatey Coating, Marshmallows, Blue Sugar, and Fondant Snowflakes.

Be sure to savor these delectable treats as they make their holiday debut. And if you’re planning ahead for your next Walt Disney World vacation, not to fret – we keep sweet treats stocked all year long!

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The T-Rex Café Cobb Salad

Restaurant Reviews By November 12, 2022 No Comments

Sometimes in life, things do not add up correctly. Logic dictates that the more expensive products will be better. The adage “you get what you pay for” sometimes fails to be true. For example, ever bought a new more expensive cellphone only to find out it could not do the things your old one did? Ever priced the cost to move that heavy expensive piece of furniture or a piano wondering if owning that was worth it? Theme park fans know the pain of this sometimes at $65 character meals. You do not always get what you paid for. More expensive and/or more desired sometimes leads to disappointment. Today’s dining review revolves around that concept.

Promotional Photo from T-Rex Cafe

Writing in partnership with MouseDining, I utilize the data gathered by MouseDining regarding searches for advance dining reservations. In terms of the most searched for advance dining reservations in Disney Springs, as of time of writing, first place belongs to T-Rex Café. I know many factors add into this place having more desirable reservation than Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ and the Boathouse. Yet, no one should ever argue that T-Rex offers better food than those places. Why is this place more desired even though it offers inferior food to almost every other place in Disney Springs?

Well, Disney Springs targets adults. T-Rex Café and Rainforest Café target kids. Many grandparents, for example, want to visit Disney Springs. They tend to appease the grandchildren by going here. Some guests see the big themed exterior and heard about the themed interior as a draw to dine here. However, let us be clear—you do not go to T-Rex Café for the food. The food here costs as much, if not more, than many of the other excellent restaurants within Disney Springs. In fairness, T-Rex café offers food around the level of many table service level chains like Applebee’s and Chili’s. However, T-Rex Café tends to cost more for similar products.

For example, during a recent trip to T-Rex Café, I attempted to find a good “safe” option for adults dining here. I traditionally suggest a burger or one of the pasta dishes. Neither of those classify as great. Yet, they qualify as “safe” here. On this trip, I decided to order a Cobb Salad. Yes, it felt wrong to order this type of salad from anywhere besides Hollywood Brown Derby. Yet, I did. For record, the price of the Cobb Salad at Hollywood Brown Derby went up two dollars on the day I am writing this.

So, what did I think of the Cobb Salad from here? The portion size of this salad deserves praise. For the $22.99 price point (about same price as at Hollywood Brown Derby), I would have wanted more ingredients, but I knew I was at T-Rex Café. The menu description reads “grilled Chicken, tomatoes, black olives, blue cheese crumbles, chopped egg, bacon, (and) balsamic vinaigrette dressing.” The dressing comes on the side with this salad. I found the appearance and construction of this salad different than I expected.

All the ingredients of this salad provided decent flavor with two exceptions. The bacon tasted below normal expectations. In less polite terms, the bacon lacked real flavor. For all my bacon lovers out there, please forgive me for having to tell you that. Also, the dressing, on this evening, failed to add anything positive except a bit of moisture to the salad.

Even though I was surprised by the flavor of some of the ingredients like the cheese and eggs, the overall flavor was just okay. For same price as one at Hollywood Brown Derby, this needs to taste better. Also, for a Cobb style salad, some of the lettuce pieces were far too large. This reduces the dining enjoyment a bit.

If you select T-Rex Café for a meal during your time at Walt Disney World, then you should expect average food. Do plan for loud noises also. The best reason to visit T-Rex Café relates to enjoyment for your kids and grandkids. Having said that, this salad might function as a good option if you find yourself here. As always, eat like you mean it!

 

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Festive Foodie Guide to Resorts at Walt Disney World

Foodie Guide By November 10, 2022 No Comments

‘Tis the season to treat yourself – and what better way than through your stomach? This year, the Disney Resort hotels are bursting with holiday goodies to get you in the spirit of the season. With eats, treats, and sips a plenty, you’ll be more than satisfied with this Disney Eats Foodie Guide!

The absolute best part about this time of year is all the yuletide items you can try! There’s a reason we wait all year for them. All across the resorts, you can unwrap items that will light up your palate with flavors that are sugar, spice, and everything nice. From the almost too cute to eat (almost) Snowman Chocolate Marshmallow Pie at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the plant-based and gluten-friendly Santa’s Forest dessert at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and who can forget the classic Christmas Feast at multiple locations, everyone can taste their way through the holidays – one resort at a time.

Let’s continue our foodie adventure through the most wonderful time of the year in this guide. And if you missed it, be sure to jingle all the way to the Disney Eats topics page to find our previous Foodie Guides for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort.

Apple Tart
Available at Various Resorts
  • Apple Tart: Classic apple tart with crunchy streusel and cinnamon glaze (Available Dec. 25 only; mobile order available); Available at the following:
    • World Premiere at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • Intermission at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Christmas Feast: Roasted turkey dinner, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, and cranberry relish (Available Dec. 25 only; mobile order available); Available at the following:
    • World Premiere at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • Intermission at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Peppermint Bark: Dark and white chocolate with peppermint (Available Dec. 1 through 31); Available at the following:
    • World Premiere at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • Intermission at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Walking in a Plant-based Snowland
  • Walking in a Plant-based Snowland: Chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream and a flurry of snowflake sprinkles (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 31; mobile order available); Available at the following:
    • World Premiere at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • Intermission at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
All Star Christmas Tree
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

World Premiere Food Court and End Zone Food Court (Available Dec. 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • All Star Christmas Tree: Gingerbread-spiced macaron Christmas tree with passionfruit ganache, coconut buttercream, and a white chocolate (all) star (New)
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Intermission Food Court (Mobile order available)

  • All Star Christmas Tree: Gingerbread-spiced macaron Christmas tree with passionfruit ganache, coconut buttercream, and a white chocolate (all) star (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 31)
  • Gingerbread Sundae: Gingerbread soft-serve served in a waffle bowl topped with M&M’s chocolate candies, chocolate sauce, and a chocolate gingerbread boy (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 31)
  • Candy Cane Latte: Café latte with peppermint and white chocolate (New) (Available Dec. 1 through Dec. 31)
Mickey Santa Hat
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Jiko – The Cooking Place (Available Dec. 24 through 31)

  • Holiday Feast: Bone-in ribeye, preserved lemon and almond haricot verts, herb roasted potatoes, roasted radicchio, and tart cherry wine reduction

The Mara (Available Nov. 28 through Dec. 31; mobile order available)

  • Mickey Santa Hat: Chai mousse with coconut marshmallow (New)

Sanaa (Available Dec. 25 only)

  • Celebrate the Season Dinner: Roast prime rib with Jus Lie, mukimo, fall vegetables with fig butter, and mushroom conserva
Deer Holly-day Cupcake
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Dec. 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • Deer Holly-day Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate ganache topped with peanut butter cream cheese buttercream and festive sprinkles (New)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Beaches and Cream (Available Nov. 28 through Dec. 31)

  • Holiday Shake: Cookie butter milkshake with caramel drizzle and holiday sprinkles, topped with a Christmas tree cupcake (New)

Beach Club Marketplace (Mobile order available)

  • Peppermint Trifle: Peppermint white chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, chocolate cookie crumble, dark chocolate peppermint mousse with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and crisp pearl décor (New) (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 1)
  • Merry Mickey Cupcake: Traditional vanilla cupcake and vanilla buttercream with chocolate Mickey ears and holiday décor (New) (Available through Jan. 1)
  • Christmas Tree Delight: Hot cocoa mousse with a marshmallow center on a chocolate cookie (New) (Available through Jan. 1)
Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Deli (Mobile order available)

  • Apple Cider Loaf (New) (Available through Dec. 26)
  • Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake: Brownie base, peppermint cheesecake, and holiday sprinkles (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 26)
  • Hot Cocoa Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake, cocoa custard filling, and marshmallow buttercream (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 26)

Flying Fish (Available Dec. 24, 25, and 31 only)

  • Chef’s Holiday Special: Oak-grilled filet mignon and coldwater lobster (New)

Trattoria al Forno (Available Dec. 24, 25, and 31 only)

  • Steak al Forno with Yukon potatoes, cipollini agrodolce, and chianti reduction (New)
Rum Cake from Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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

  • Rum Cake: Traditional rum cake (New)
  • Ginger Crabs: Classic gingerbread cookies (New)

Banana Cabana (Available Dec. 1 through 31)

  • Rum Cake: Traditional rum cake (New)
White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Brownie from Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Cafe (Available Dec. 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Brownie: White chocolate peppermint mousse on a fudge brownie with white chocolate candy cane (New)

California Grill

  • Fire-Roasted Venison with sweet potato fondant, roasted root vegetables, and sour cranberries (New) (Available Dec. 25 only)
  • Valrhona Chocolate Torte: Valrhona dark chocolate ganache torte, whipped cherry panna cotta, Kirsch cherry caramel, pistachio snow, candied pistachios, pistachio nougat, and cherry gel (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 30)

Chef Mickey’s (Available Dec. 18 through 25)

  • Holiday-inspired Family Style Offerings: Apricot and gruyere stuffed pork tenderloin with apricot demi, classic stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, and Haricot verts with stewed tomatoes (New)

Steakhouse 71

  • Holiday Brunch: Menu highlights include Walt’s Prime Rib Hash, Floridian Eggs Benedict, Bacon & Eggs, and French Onion Soup (Available Dec. 18 through 24 and Dec. 26 through Jan. 8)
  • Snowy Dreams: Our rendition of Walt and Lillian Disney’s favorite holiday beverage with cognac, crème de coca, holiday-spiced syrup, and half and half garnished with nutmeg and orange zest (New) (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 8) 
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Barcelona Lounge

  • Holiday Candle Tart: Traditional flan tart (New) (Available. Dec. 4 through 31)
  • Gingersnap Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew, gingerbread, maple syrup, and gingersnap crumbles (New) (Available through Jan. 2)

Dahlia Lounge (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 7)

  • Poinsettia Punch: House-made gingerbread simple syrup, cranberry, ginger ale, cinnamon, and orange (New)

Three Bridges Bar & Grill (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 7)

  • Spiced Chocolate Mexicana: Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Poblano Chile Liqueur, house-made hot chocolate, and cinnamon finished with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream and a dusting of cayenne pepper (New)

Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood  

  • Toledo Christmas: Prime rib of beef, potato silk, pearl onion-tomato confit, and chimichurri (New) (Available Dec. 25 only)
  • Coquito: Coconut panna cotta with spiced dulce de leche and cranberry crumble (New) (Available Dec. 18 through 25)
  • Poinsettia Punch: House-made gingerbread simple syrup, cranberry, ginger ale, cinnamon, and orange (New) (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 7)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla’s Island Grill (Available Nov. 27 through 31; mobile order available)

  • Peppermint Cheesecake with chocolate cookie crumb crust and red velvet whipped cream (New)
  • Snowman Chocolate Marshmallow Pie: Graham cookie sandwiched with chocolate ganache and topped with a marshmallow snowman (New)

Cítricos (Available Dec. 25 and 31 only)

  • Chipotle-Maple Glazed Dry-Aged Pork Chop with squash au gratin, swiss chard, and almond mole (New)
Disney’s Old Key West

Good’s Food to Go (Available Dec. 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • Holiday Ornament Cupcake: Christmas confetti cupcake, cream cheese mousse, and buttercream (New)
  • Peppermint Bark
  • Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread Cookies: Gingerbread cookies dipped in dark chocolate

Olivia’s Café (Available Dec. 25 only)

  • Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla crème anglaise and peppermint crunch (New)
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Capt. Cook’s (Available Dec. 11 through 25; mobile order available)

  • Moana Holiday Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with candy cane mousse and chocolate décor

Kona Island Coffee Bar (Available Dec. 11 through 25)

  • Stitch Holiday Dome: Mint chocolate chip mousse with brownie base (New)
  • Candy Cane Latte: Café latte with peppermint and white chocolate (New) (Available Nov. 28 through Dec. 31)

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace (Available Dec. 1 through 31)

  • Tropical Snowstorm: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, coconut cream with cinnamon, orgeat, and falernum topped with cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Mele Kaliki Mai Tai: Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bacardi Superior Rum, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, with cranberry juice, cinnamon, orgeat, and falernum with a splash of fresh lime juice and a cinnamon stick
  • Jingle Jammer: A non-alcoholic combination of cranberry, pineapple, cinnamon, falernum, and a splash of fresh lime juice
‘Olu Mel Christmas Float

Pineapple Lanai (Available Dec. 22 through 26)

  • ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float: DOLE Whip Lime Float with pineapple juice, an ‘Olu Mel white chocolate medallion, and strawberry popping candy (Wheat/ Gluten Friendly)
A glass of Eggnog
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Mobile order available)

  • Magic Bar: A blend of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts, and coconut with a graham cracker crust (New) (Available beginning Dec. 1)
  • Gingerbread Spiced Caramel Blondie Bites: Gingerbread spice-dusted caramel blondie bites (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 31)
  • Eggnog (Non-alcoholic) (Spiked version available)
Peppermint Mickey Beignet

Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Available Dec. 1 through 31)

  • Peppermint Mickey Beignet: Classic Mickey beignet topped with a peppermint ganache and candy cane quins (New)
Christmas Dinner and Magic Bar from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside 

Boatwright’s Dining Hall (Available Dec. 25 only)

  • Christmas Dinner: Dijon-rubbed pork loin with bourbon sweet potato purée, crispy Brussel sprouts, and apple fennel chutney (New)

Riverside Mill (Mobile order available)

  • Magic Bar: A blend of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts, and coconut with a graham cracker crust (New) (Available beginning Dec. 1)
  • Gingerbread Spiced Caramel Blondie Bites: Gingerbread spice-dusted caramel blondie bites (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 31)
Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Café

  • Riviera Gingerbread Cookie: Gingerbread cookie with dark chocolate and sugar glaze (Available Nov. 20 through Jan. 2)
  • Panettone: Traditional Italian panettone (New) (Available Nov. 27 through Jan. 2)
  • Chocolate Peppermint Mousse: Dark chocolate mousse with white chocolate peppermint mousse center, brownie base, peppermint marshmallow, and truffle (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 30)

Primo Piatto (Available Nov. 28 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)

  • Vanilla, Cherry, and Gingerbread Cheesecake: Vanilla cheesecake with chocolate cheesecake swirl, Morello cherries, whipped gingerbread panna cotta, and milk chocolate Mickey coin (New)
Opera Cake

Topolino’s Terrace

  • Opera Cake: Almond joconde, mocha Italian buttercream, dark chocolate ganache, morello cherry (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 30)
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

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

  • Snowman Cupcake: Christmas confetti cupcake, cream cheese mousse, and buttercream (New)
  • Yule Log: Black Forest chocolate sponge cake, vanilla panna cotta, and cherry compote (New)
  • Peppermint Bark
  • Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread Cookies: Gingerbread cookies dipped in dark chocolate
Christmas Tree Swirl

Backstretch Pool Bar (Available Dec. 1 through 31)

  • Christmas Tree Swirl: Vanilla soft-serve ice cream with edible sugar lights, sprinkles, and a white chocolate star (New)

The Turf Club Bar & Grill (Available Dec. 25 only)

  • Holiday Dinner: Pork shank with au gratin potatoes, house-made green bean casserole, roasted carrots, and a Parker House roll (New)
  • Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla crème anglaise and peppermint crunch (New)
Santa’s Forest and Christmas Tree Mousse from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (Mobile order available)

  • Pumpkin Mousse Cake: Chocolate-dipped spice cake, milk chocolate pumpkin mousse, and dark chocolate antlers (Available Nov. 20 through Dec. 29)
  • Christmas Tree Mousse: White chocolate peppermint mousse, chocolate cake, and dark chocolate ganache in a vanilla tart shell (New) (Available Dec. 18 through 29)
  • Santa’s Forest: Peppermint Cheesecake, chocolate cake, and fondant holiday décor (Plant-based) (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New) (Available Dec. 18 through 29)
  • Molasses Crackle Cookie: A Disney’s Wilderness Lodge tradition (Available Dec. 18 through 29)

Whispering Canyon Cafe (Available Dec. 25 only)

  • Holiday Skillet: Moonshine-glazed ham, slow-smoked pulled pork, Western-style sausages, maple-chipotle pork ribs, apple-cornbread stuffing, sautéed green beans, buttered corn, and smashed Yukon potatoes
Peppermint Trifle and Merry Mickey Cupcake from Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

The Market at Ale & Compass (Mobile order available)

  • Peppermint Trifle: Peppermint white chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, chocolate cookie crumble, dark chocolate peppermint mousse with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and crisp pearl décor (New) (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 1)
  • Merry Mickey Cupcake: Traditional vanilla cupcake and vanilla buttercream with chocolate Mickey ears and holiday décor (New) (Available Nov. 1 through Jan. 1)
  • Christmas Tree Delight: Hot cocoa mousse with a marshmallow center on a chocolate cookie (New) (Available Nov. 1 through Jan. 1)

Yachtsman Steakhouse (Available Dec. 24 and 25 only)

  • Yachtsman’s Yuletide: White chocolate-peppermint and mocha ice cream, chocolate cake, mocha ganache, vanilla meringue, and candy clouds (New)
Sweater Weather Sangria

Available at Various Table-service Restaurants and Lounges

  • Sweater Weather Sangria: Red sangria with Laird’s Applejack brandy, and port wine with orange and cinnamon (New) (Available Nov. 28 through Dec. 31)
  • In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry, lime, and cinnamon with option for a souvenir jingle glow cube (New) (Available Nov. 28 through Dec. 31)

Available at Various Pool Bars

  • Winter-rita: Teremana Tequila, Triple Sec, white cranberry juice, and lime juice with lime wheel and red salt rim (New) (Available Nov. 28 through Dec. 31)
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Wind and Waves Grill (Available Dec. 25 only)

  • Christmas Buffet including classic holiday favorites with a beach resort twist

If you want to experience these goodies for yourself, book a stay at one of these resorts for your own holiday festivities and even check out some special offers here.

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