If you’re like us, you have been craving a DOLE Whip® treat ever since reading the “Foodie Guide to All Your DOLE Whip Dreams” on the Disney Parks Blog. Well, we have even more mouth-watering news to share with you. Now at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, new Dole Whip soft-serve desserts are just the beginning to a summer of delicious treats.
Remember how Moana crossed an ocean of adventure to become a wayfinder, inspiring all of us to embrace the explorer in each of us? When traveling, we love exploring new and sweet culinary experiences. You don’t have to ask us twice to indulge our sweet tooth, especially when they come with a bit of Disney inspiration. Little ‘Opihi’s at Aulani Resort has plenty of options to satisfy your adventurous hunger for summer treats. The grab-and-go kiosk offers up a variety of beverages and sweet snacks that you can enjoy while dipping your feet in the sand on the beautiful Ko Olina beach.
Whether you are splashing down waterslides in the Waikolohe Valley pool area, snorkeling in Rainbow Reef or taking part in a scavenger hunt along the Menehune Adventure Trail, being an adventurous explorer at Aulani Resort definitely works up your appetite. To get you started on your summer treats to-eat list at Aulani Resort, here’s a sampling of some of the delicious desserts for you to enjoy:
The Moana Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae features Dole Whip pineapple in a crispy waffle bowl topped with fresh pineapple, sprinkles and a white chocolate image of Moana.
Or have a Stitch Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae with Dole Whip watermelon in a waffle bowl topped with sprinkles, fresh and a white chocolate image of Stitch.
You can also choose Mickey or Minnie Dole Whip treats or try them all during your stay.
Little ‘Opihi’s has a selection of treats for every taste bud. You can also choose a Chocolate Dipped Banana with Macadamia Nuts. I love this one because it features an image of Moana made of white chocolate.
My favorite singing turtle, ‘Olu Mel, has his own cupcake. You can find this adorably sweet confection at Mama’s Snack Stop.
Now, if you need one more treat to drench your Aulani Resort summer memories in, then definitely try a Mickey Shave Ice – Aulani Resort’s unique take on a refreshing local dessert with flavors like mango, pineapple, coconut, lilikoi, orange and guava. Just ask for three of the flavor options at the Pāpālua Shave Ice snack shop to create a magical rainbow of flavor.
For more information on Aulani Resort including the pools, recreation and dining options visit DisneyAulani.com. Reservations for Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa are now available through 2022. For information about Disney Vacation Club, visit the Disney Vacation Club website.
Sanaa, located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, is truly a unique dining experience. If you have not dined there, add it to your list today – it is a must-dine destination! The menu showcases African cooking with Indian flavors and offers delicious slow-cooked meats, salads, and plant-based dishes. And, don’t forget the live entertainment – views of exotic animals as they roam the Sunset Savanna as you dine.
The diversity of flavors at Sanaa, make it hard to decide which entrée to order. But one item is a definite – always start with the Indian-style bread service with all the flavorful accompaniments. (OK – the bread service and a glass of Pinotage or the African Starr Mojito!)
On the menu for lunch and dinner, in the lounge, and through Sanaa To Go (mobile order), the bread service is an offering of five different breads – traditional naan, garlic-ginger naan, spiced naan, onion kulcha, or paneer paratha all made in the restaurant’s tandoor ovens. Accompaniments include cucumber raita, roasted red pepper hummus, mango chutney, tomato-date jam, tamarind chutney, coriander chutney, garlic pickle, red chile sambal, and spicy jalapeño-lime pickle.
The Sanaa chefs shared an easy recipe for naan made in the oven so you can enjoy this delicious Indian-style flatbread at home as a side, make naan pizzas, or for sandwiches. As a bonus, they included their recipe for Cucumber Raita – a refreshing Indian condiment served with Indian-style breads, meat and rice dishes, or as a topping for a burger or chicken. Enjoy!
NAAN BREAD WITH CUCUMBER RAITA
Sanaa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Naan Bread Makes 5 (8-inch) naan
3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup warm water
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; stir to combine.
Combine milk, water, and oil in a medium bowl; whisk to combine.
With mixer running, pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. As soon as mixture comes together, switch attachment to a dough hook and mix until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Do not over-mix.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
Place a pizza stone on a top rack of oven, positioned approximately 6 inches below the broiler. Preheat oven to 500°F for at least 30 minutes.
Divide dough evenly into 5 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into an 8-inch circle.
Turn oven to broil. Carefully slide one circle of dough onto the preheated pizza stone, and broil until bread is bubbled and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully, as the bread can burn very quickly. Repeat with remaining dough rounds.
Brush the warm bread with melted butter and serve immediately.
CUCUMBER RAITA Makes 2 cups
1 1/2 cups Greek-style plain yogurt
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into small pieces
1/2 small jalapeño pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and freshly ground
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill before serving.
Note: 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.
We are excited to announce more restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World Resort in the next few weeks! Check it all out in this edition of Walt Disney World Resort Foodie News.
Yachtsman Steakhouse will soon be stoking the flames of their oak-fired grills so we can again savor their premium, grain-fed steaks or the dry-aged Duroc pork chop served with heritage grits, broccoli rabe, and apple-cognac gastrique.
In addition to the great steaks and chops, the Chilled Admiral’s Tower for Two (Maine lobster, snow crab, tuna tartare, jumbo shrimp, mussels, scallop ceviche, and charred octopus salad) is back as well as the signature creamy Lobster Bisque and the delicious Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake for Two with dark chocolate mousse, chocolate decadence cake, mixed berry curd, peanut butter crunch, and mousse. I seriously cannot wait!
Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.
So excited we will soon be able to sample the delicious small plates and dishes inspired by the flavors of Spain at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood. I can’t wait to get my tapas on with my fav small plates – Charred Octopus, Pan con Tomate, and the delish Flight of Four Pinxtos. The signature Chuletón Bone-in Rib Eye with tomatoes, onions, and choice of two sides – is on the menu along with Char-grilled Steak with olive oil-potato purée, forest mushrooms, date jam, and sherry vinaigrette and the Rioja-braised Chicken with grapes, sherry vinegar, and roasted tomato bomba rice. The dark chocolate “Café con Leche” Choux is the perfect sweet ending.
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.
Starting August 5, you can reel in some delicious seafood at Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom Park! Your seafood favorites are back, including the Lobster Roll and Trio Platter with a combination of fried fish, fried shrimp, and chicken strips served with hushpuppies and french fries or green beans. Craving something other than seafood? Try the Lighthouse Sandwich (hummus with tomato and broccoli slaw on multigrain bread) now comes with french fries or the Harbour Salad – a mix of greens, shredded cheddar, apples, onion, apple cider vinaigrette, and topped with chicken strips.
Fun animal murals and mosaics at Pizzafari Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park are the colorful backdrop to a delicious quick meal beginning August 2, 2021. Pizza rules in this jungle but you can also order a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Green and Grains Salad, and an adorable “Spaghetti and Meatball” Cupcake. Kick back with a refreshing Blue Lagoon with blue curaçao beverage syrup, lemonade, and gummy worms – also available with a glow cube and with or without rum!
DOLE Whip® Day is July 19, honoring THE iconic sweet treat at Disney! Check out this all-new Disney Parks Foodie Guide to All Your Dole Whip Dreams with a list of current offerings to celebrate this special day.
The relationship between Dole Packaged Foods and Disney spans more than 45 years, starting in 1976 with the sponsorship of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Park. Dole Whip (originally called Dole Pineapple Whip but later shortened to Dole Whip) was created in 1984 and debuted at Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park that same year.
Since that time, Disney vacationers have been able to delight in this slightly tart frozen sweet treat throughout our parks and resorts – and on Disney Cruise Line! The Dole Whip original (and still most popular!) is pineapple. But we also offer lime, mango, orange, raspberry, strawberry, and seasonal flavors throughout the year at various locations in a cup, cone, in the form of a refreshing drink, and other unique serving vessels!
In celebration of Dole Whip Day and the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort on July 19, we are excited Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be offering an exclusive glittery Dole Whip just for the occasion! All you “Moana” fans get ready – from July 19 through 21 you can order the “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar. YUM!
Enjoy this Foodie Guide to All Your Dole Whip Dreams!
Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park
Dole Whip pineapple, lemon, mango, and raspberry (can be swirled)
Dole Whip Floats
Dole Whip pineapple-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip pineapple-raspberry swirl with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip raspberry-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip raspberry-lemon with passionfruit, orange, and guava juice
Loaded Dole Whips
Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl – Dole Whip with blueberries, strawberries, and mandarin oranges topped with coconut caramel sauce, crushed plantains, dried hibiscus, and toasted coconut
Dole Whip chile-mango with chamoy, mango, and chile-lime
Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at Disneyland Hotel
Dole Whip
Dole Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip topped with rum
Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park
Dole Whip
Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
Sunshine Tree Terrace at Magic Kingdom Park
Dole Whip orange
Orange Cream Cup – Dole Whip orange and vanilla soft-serve
I Lava You Float – Dole Whip orange topped with Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup topped with popping candy
Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs
Dole Whip
Dole Whip lime (through Labor Day)
Fresh Dole Whip Watermelon Slice – Dole Whip watermelon served in a fresh watermelon slice topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)
Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait – Dole Whip watermelon and Key lime custard with a Mickey-shaped watermelon piece topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)
Tamu Tamu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Dole Whip
Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
Simba Sunset – Dole Whip topped with flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
King’s Cooler – Dole Whip topped with coconut rum and flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
Trilo-Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Trilo-Bites Twist – Dole Whip orange with vanilla soft-serve
Barefoot Pool Bar and Oasis Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Frosty Pineapple – Dole Whip blended with rum
Frozen Margarita Dole Whip lime blended with tequila blended and chili-lime seasoning
Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Dole Whip (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
Dole Whip lemon, lime, strawberry, raspberry, and mango (rotates as “Today’s Flavors”)
Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
Exclusive for Dole Whip Day – “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar (available July 19- 21)
Warming Hut at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Dole Whip cone or cup (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
Refreshment Outpost at EPCOT
Dole Whip pineapple, watermelon, or swirl (July 15-Nov. 20)
Little ‘Opihi’s at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Dole Whip pineapple, mango, watermelon, and vanilla soft-serve
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 at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Dole Whip mango (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
Psst … we have been told the popular Dole Whip Pumpkin Spice will again be offered this fall at Ulu Café – YES!
This Dining Guide Update comes with exciting news – you soon will be able to begin your Disneyland day with Character Dining! Two locations – Minnie and Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn at Disneyland Resort and Mickey’s Tales of Adventure breakfast at Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – will be hosted by your favorite Disney Pals. Be sure to click the links for each restaurant for the new protocol and menus for Character Dining experiences.
And for those who have been asking when Carthay Circle Restaurant will reopen, the answer is July 22 – with bookings available July 20. We can’t wait!
Disneyland Park
Plaza Inn – Minnie & Friends Breakfast (opening August 12; bookings available soon)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; opening July 22; bookings available July 20)
Reminder to download or update the Disneyland mobile app*, as this is the primary way to order food and beverages at most quick-service dining locations. Here is a link for additional details on mobile order.
Guests with confirmed theme park reservations and tickets for the same park can make dining reservations on the same date 60 days in advance with mobile check-in and mobile wait-list at select full-service locations, available on the Disneyland mobile app.
Visit the Dining: Know Before You Go for more information. Be sure to have the latest version of the app downloaded and installed on your mobile device.
Check out our Know Before You Go blog post to learn more about theme park reservations, tickets, and more.
Are you ready to sip and savor across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival ? There will be 129 delicious days – Jul. 15 through Nov. 20 – to celebrate the best of food and drink at the more than 20 festival-exclusive global marketplaces opening this week and even more coming in the fall! In addition to all the classics and fan favorites, there are SEVEN new marketplaces! Read on to discover all the details!
Our festival chefs always focus on authenticity through ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to honor the diverse cuisines. And our beverage team thoughtfully pairs wine and beer with the selections at each global marketplace, providing a fantastic variety for our guests.
Emile’s Fromage Montage is the perfect way to get your cheese fix if you are a cheese lover like I am! Check your Festival Passport for the five select marketplaces to purchase delicious cheese dishes, collect your stamps, then stroll over to Shimmering Sips marketplace for a special prize!
And kids of all ages love Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, the family fun scavenger hunt looking for the adorable Remy statuettes hidden all over the festival.
I am excited to share the Foodie Guide to the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. Enjoy!
Earth Eats hosted by Impossible™ (Between Imagination! and Refreshment Port)
Food:
The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (plant-based)
Impossible Three-Bean Chili (gluten/wheat friendly; plant-based; new)
Beverages:
Spiced Apple Twinings of London Chai Tea (non-alcoholic; new)
Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir, California (new)
Spiced Apple Twinings of London Chai Tea with Whiskey (new)
NEW! The Noodle Exchange (Near Traveler’s Café)
Food:
Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with Shaved Beef, Enoki Mushrooms, and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat friendly; new)
Char Siu Pork Udon with Enoki Mushrooms, Bok Choy, and Soy Pickled Egg (new)
Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat friendly; new)
Tofu Pho with Enoki Mushrooms and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat friendly; plant-based; new)
Beverages:
Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale, Titusville, FL (new)
A to Z Riesling, Oregon (new)
Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce
Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE (Near Port of Entry)
Food:
Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote (plant-based)
Beverages:
Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices
Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
Mimosa Flight
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Australia (Near Port of Entry)
Food:
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (gluten/wheat friendly)
Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bush Berry Pea Salad, and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata (gluten/wheat friendly)
Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries, and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (gluten/wheat friendly)
Beverages:
Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (new)
Robert Oatley Chardonnay (new)
Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (new)
Wine Flight
Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce
Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® (Near Canada)
Food:
Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, and Gherkin Relish (new)
Maple Boursin Cheesecake with Whipped Boursin Maple Bourbon Cheese and Candied Pecans
Beverages:
Numanthia Termes Tinta de Toro Red Wine (new)
Ireland (Near United Kingdom) – Opening Oct. 1
Food:
Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard
Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
Beverages:
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
Guinness Baileys Shake
Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
Canada
Food:
Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko (new)
Cowboy Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Pork Belly, Brisket Burnt Ends, Pickled Peppers, and Onion Straws (new)
Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers (plant-based)
Beverages:
81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA, Tampa, FL (new)
L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Select Dishes featuring Melissa’s Produce
Mexico
Food:
Chilaquiles con Chorizo: Crispy Corn Tortillas tossed in Salsa Verde and Monterey Jack Cheese topped with Crema Mexicana, Queso Cotija, Pickled Onions, and Ground Chorizo (new)
Taco de Ribeye: Shaved Ribeye, Red Onions, and Poblano Peppers on a Corn Tortilla with Ranchera Salsa, Cotija Cheese, and Chives (new)
Capirotada de Chocolate: Abuelita Chocolate Bread Pudding served with a Chocolate Crème Anglaise
Beverages:
Mexican Craft Beer: Tulum Artisanal Lager crafted with Citrus notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater
El Tigre Margarita: Ojo de Tigre Mezcal with Pomegranate, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, and Ginger Juices served on the rocks with a Hibiscus Salt Rim (new)
La Clásica Reyes Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar served on the rocks with a Chile Piquín Salt Rim (new)
White Passion Fruit Sangria: White Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, and a hint of Ilegal Mezcal (new)
France
Food:
Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheeses (new)
Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
Coq au Vin, Pommes Dauphine: Chicken braised in Burgundy Wine with Bacon and Puffed Potatoes (new)
Crème Brûlée au Grand Mariner: Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Grand Marnier Liqueur (contains alcohol; new)
Beverages:
Evian Sparkling Cucumber and Mint Water with Magnesium and Zinc (non-alcoholic)
Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, Orange Juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose
Ravioli: Grilled Chicken Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Romano Cheese, and Prezzemolo (new)
Bomboloni: Cream-filled Italian Doughnut with Raspberry Sauce and Powdered Sugar
Beverages:
Pinot Grigio
Chianti
Prosecco
Rosa Regale
Moscato
Italian White Sangria with Prosecco
Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon
Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello
Peroni Pilsner
China
Food:
Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce
ZiRan Beef Bao Bun: Grilled Beef with Cumin (new)
Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles
Beverages:
Mango Bubble Milk Tea: Assam Black Tea, Whole Milk, and Mango Syrup (non-alcoholic)
ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu Spirit, Lychee Syrup, Soda Water, and Piña Colada Mix
Dragonfly: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Orange Juice, and Mango Syrup
Kung Fu Master: Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, and Orange Juice
Jasmine Draft Beer
Japan
Food:
Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and Teriyaki Sauce
Tempura Shrimp Sando: Crunchy Shrimp served with Yuzu Crab, Green Onions, and Eel Sauce served on a Bun (new)
Spicy Hako Sushi: Spicy Tuna and Salmon served Box-style with Red Tempura Crunch and Volcano Sauce (new)
Beverages:
Kochi Lemon Drop: Vodka, Yuzu, and Lemon Juice garnished with a Lemon Jelly (new)
Ozeki Platinum Sake: Junmai Daiginjo (Refreshingly Dry with a Fruity Flavor) (new)
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Urayasu Rice Lager, Orlando, FL (new)
Funnel Cake
Food:
Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Joffrey’s
Beverages:
The American Adventure – Cinnamon Chai: Refreshing Iced Chai topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (non-alcoholic)
Near Disney Traders – Double Trouble Chai: Tantalizing Iced Chai with a Single Shot of Espresso topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (non-alcoholic)
Near Canada – Tropical Tea Breeze: Iced Tea and Frozen Lemon with a splash of Coconut Syrup (non-alcoholic)
Near Mission: SPACE – Cocoa Cold Brew: Kona Mocha topped with Whipped Cream and drizzled with Chocolate (non-alcoholic)
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLEis available with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. For more information, visit TasteEPCOT.com. Don’t forget to share your favorite festival dishes on social media using #TasteEPCOT.
From new Battuan dishes to over-the-top hotdogs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has delicious new offerings you have to try. Check it all out in this edition of Foodie News!
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, a designated location on Batuu for traveling food shuttles, just received a new food shipment! Starting today, Battuans and visitors to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge can sample Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs’ delicious new dishes inspired by his time on Takodana.
Batuuan Beef & Crispy Topato Stir Fry – Smoky braised beef glazed in tamarind sauce served with stir-fried vegetables, crispy herb yucca, pickled onions, and cilantro
Roasted Endorian Chicken Salad – Marinated chicken, mixed greens, grapes, tomato, cucumber, shaved onion, and radish in a lemon-pomegranate vinaigrette with spiced yogurt drizzle
Pirjanad Hot Chicken Tip Yip – Crispy chicken glazed in a spicy chipotle sauce served with white rice, relish of sweet corn, shishito peppers, jicama, plantains, and cilantro
Peka Tuna Poke – Raw tuna tossed in a spicy Sriracha dressing served with green papaya salad, pickled mushrooms, fresh herbs, and crispy garlic
And for a sweet ending to your time on Batuu, try this yummy new dessert with a unique and delicious combination of flavors at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo!
Outpost Puff – Chocolate pastry filled guajillo chocolate mousse and green milk sauce finished with Thai tea panna cotta, spiced pineapple, and confectionary debris
The new plant-based wraps at Ronto Roasters give pitmaster droid, 8D-JB, a break from turning the podracing engine spit grilling ronto! The spiced Andoan Fruit and Kyryll Pork Rinds are the perfect on-the-go snacks for anyone visiting Batuu.
Kyryll Pork Rinds – Pork rinds seasoned in a savory blend of ancho chili, cheddar, smoke, and cinnamon.
Zuchii Wrap – Grilled zucchini, smokey chickpea-onion slaw, creamy garlic-tahini sauce, and fresh cilantro wrapped in pita bread (plant-based)
Triple Suns Breakfast Wrap – Plant-based egg, smoky chickpea-onion slaw, and roasted tomato sauce wrapped in pita bread (plant-based)
Andoan Fruit with Muja Sauce – Sticks of jicama, cucumber, pineapple, melon, and dragon fruit doused in a tamarind sauce and dusted with peppercorn ash (plant-based)
Hot diggity dog! Fairfax Fare, located in Sunset Boulevard, has some over-the-top hot dogs, including a plant-based “hot dog” salad! (You have to try – it is fab!) Be sure to grab a refreshing beer, cocktail, or fountain drink to go along with your dog!
Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog – All-beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with savory truffle macaroni & cheese and crispy applewood bacon drizzled with mustard aïoli on a brioche butter bun served with pickled vegetables
Pretzel Dog – All-beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with apple-braised sauerkraut and onions, and drizzled with mustard aïoli on pretzel bread served with pickled vegetables
California BLTA Dog – All-beef quarter-pound hot dog topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado, applewood bacon, crushed ranch tortilla chips, and house-made black pepper mayonnaise on a brioche butter bun served with pickled vegetables
Chicago-style “Hot Dog” Salad – Romaine blend, plant-based bratwurst, sliced sport peppers, tomatoes, onions, house-made dill pickle, sweet relish, mustard, and poppy-celery seed brioche croutons tossed in neon green relish vinaigrette (plant-based)
All-Beef Quarter-Pound Hot Dog – Served on a brioche butter bun and served with pickled vegetables
Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Shake – hello? Yep – chocolate ice cream layered with peanut butter sauce, topped with whipped cream, garnished with chocolate-peanut butter crumbles, and a chocolate-dipped peanut butter cake. Slurp up this peanut-buttery delight at Hollywood Scoops on Sunset Boulevard.
For 37 delicious days, our friends at Disney Springs are offering up a slice of summer flavors with inspired eats and refreshing sips during Flavors of Florida. Starting July 6 through Aug. 12, more than 30 restaurants and shops will celebrate the best of the Sunshine State.
Check out this Foodie Guide to Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, so you don’t miss a single tasty treat!
Amorette’s Patisserie
Florida Sunset Éclair – Blood orange, dulce de leche mousse infused with orange liquor and decorated with candied orange zest
Chef’s Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Tender Fried Gator Bites – Marinated gator lightly seasoned and deep fried served with house-made remoulade and hot sauce
Floradora Cocktail – A mix of gin, freshly muddled raspberries, freshly squeezed lime juice, house-made simple syrup, and a splash of ginger beer
City Works Eatery & Pour House
Grouper Tacos – Cajun-spiced grouper, blackened, Key lime coleslaw, pineapple salsa, micro cilantro, white corn tortillas, and olive oil-parsley fries
Golden Honey Margarita – Tequila, honey syrup, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice
Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar
Coca-Cola Orange Cream Float – Soda fountain favorite with Florida flair
Dockside Margaritas
Specialty Margaritas – Chipotle or wine margarita served from this laid-back waterfront bar themed after a 1960s Florida fruit stand
Key Lime Pie Donut – Glazed donut filled with citrus custard piped with sweet meringue and sprinkled with tendrils of lime zest
Frontera Cocina
Shrimp Ajillo Tostada – Roasted garlic-guajillo Florida pink shrimp, citrus-soy vinaigrette, avocado, jicama, local heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and orange
Watermelon Pink Flamingo – Fresh watermelon and lime juice with tequila and orange liqueur with a chili powder rim
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Chocolate Chip Key Lime Pie Cookie – Chocolate chip cookie infused with Florida Key lime juice covered in dark chocolate and coated with crunchy pie crust crumbs
Key Lime Pie Cake – 3-layer vanilla Key lime cake with tangy Key lime cream cheese frosting and house-made graham cracker crust accents
Goofy’s Candy Co. & Disney’s Candy Cauldron
Key Lime and Strawberry Cupcakes
Key Lime and Strawberry Marshmallow Pops
Key Lime and Strawberry Crisped Rice Treats
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
Key Lime Pie – Key lime filling layered on a graham cracker crust topped with toasted coconut
Green Gator – Toasted coconut rum mixed with melon liqueur, simple syrup, and pineapple juice
Jaleo by José Andrés
Pancetta de Valencia – Cured classic pancetta drizzled with orange sauce served with potato purée
Agua de Valencia – Refreshing blend of orange juice, gin, vodka, and Spanish cava
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Florida Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Salsa – Jerk-spiced shrimp served in a grilled corn tortilla with watermelon pico de gallo
Marketplace Snacks
DOLE Whip Watermelon – DOLE Whip Watermelon piled high on a slice of fresh watermelon or layered in a parfait with Key lime mousse and sprinkled with chocolate chips
Morimoto Asia
Florida Frog Leg “Lollipop” Tempura – Frog leg nuggets sweetened with an orange blossom honey glaze rolled in toasted sesame seeds and served on one-bite skewers
Florida Sunshine Lager – American-style beer brewed by a local brewing company in Winter Garden, Florida
Paddlefish
Florida Shrimp Feast – Peel and eat Key West pink shrimp with red potatoes and sweet corn on the cob
An easy-to-drink wheat beer with hints of blood-orange flavor crafted by a local brewing company
Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
Blood Orange Margarita – Tequila, blood orange tequila, and fresh lime juice mixed with a splash of agave nectar
Florida Sunshine Orange Cake – Sweet Florida orange layer cake with white chocolate frosting
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
Florida Key Lime Salmon – Whiskey-cured house-smoked salmon, Florida Key lime and herb crushed potatoes, pea texture, and horseradish-crusted crispy skin
A signature pale ale from local brewing company brewed with Florida grapefruit
Splitsville’s Bamboo Bar
Golden Spider Roll – Tempura-fried softshell crab, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in soy paper and sushi rice topped with diced mango, honey wasabi, eel sauce, and micro greens
Hemingway Daiquiri – Dark rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime and grapefruit juices, and splash of house made grenadine served in a coupe glass
STK Orlando
Market or Fresh Catch – Ceviche with passion fruit, lime, and chilies
The Florida Sunset – Rum, passion fruit syrup, strawberry purée, and orange and pineapple juices garnished with a strawberry and orange slices
Terralina Crafted Italian
Creamsicle Panna Cotta – Italian “cooked cream” infused with orange served with raspberry purée and cookie crumbles
Summer Sangria – Pitcher of special blend of white wine and vodka and garnished with fresh Florida citrus (serves 4)
The BOATHOUSE
Key West Peel and Eat Shrimp – A seafood classic served with hot drawn butter and cocktail sauce
The BOATHOUSE signature beer – refreshing and flavorful lager with light and crisp fruity undertones
The Ganachery
Key Lime Ganache Pop – White chocolate blended with Key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate
The Polite Pig
Shrimp and Grits – Southern classic with a Florida peach and habanero glaze
Bees Knees – Lemon juice, honey syrup, and gin with a splash of soda
Vivoli il Gelato
Lemon Blueberry Cookie Sandwich – Blueberry gelato sandwiched between two lemon cooler cookies
Key Lime Cheesecake Shake – Cheesecake gelato blended with Key lime juice and chunks of Key lime pie topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and graham cracker crumbs
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
Local Tomato & Burrata Salad with fresh stone fruit, blackberries, granola, and honeycomb.
Strawberry Basil Margarita – Tequila mixed with strawberry and lime juice garnished with fruit and fresh basil sprigs
YeSake
Watermelon Boba Slushie – Refreshing summer drink with watermelon and boba pearls
Be sure to pick up a Flavors of Florida event guide upon arrival at the Disney Springs Welcome Center or any participating location. Don’t forget to share your delicious dish or favorite Florida finds on social media using #FlavorsofFL and #DisneySprings!
This tutorial describes the actions you can take once you receive a Disney dining reservation notification from MouseDining.com services.
Assuming you’ve created a free account, set some alerts, and have received some notifications of Disney dining availability, there are three ways to see dining availability. The first is through MouseDining.com’s Alert tab. Using the Alerts tab in the navigational menu, you’ll see all your active alerts. Any alerts with current availability will display “Reservation Available!” followed by the times available. Clicking on the times will redirect you to Disney’s website where you can complete your dining reservation.
Alternatively, and most commonly, you’ll be notified via email of the same availability. This email will come from support@mousedining.com with the subject line “MouseDining.com found reservation for [RESTAURANT NAME]. Simply open the email and follow the link besides the date and time to also be taken to Disney’s website where you can finalize your dining reservation.
Lastly, paid subscribers can receive text message notifications. The first link will take you directly to Disney’s website, and the second will take you back to MouseDining where you can mange your alert and account details. Regardless of your notification method, MouseDining sees and triggers a notification to be sent to all users with matching alerts within milliseconds – practically instantaneous. However, some email software and cell phone carriers can delay messages from getting to you. Email software often “fetches” email from a mail server. Mail servers are like post offices for email and delivery is often instantaneous. Your computer or phone acts like your residence or home and most email software must go to the mail server (or post office) to “fetch” the email. This often only happens every few minutes (common intervals are 5-30 minute). The best way to combat this is via “push” email. In this scenario, the mail server (post office) “pushes” the email to your email software automatically as soon as it is received.
Text messages don’t have the same delays, but they are beginning to come under more scrutiny by cell phone carriers. As such, cell phone carriers may delay a message to scan its contents to ensure it is safe and not spam before delivering to its final recipient. In rare cases, I’ve seen a complete block from a carrier, but this is often temporary as the system adjusts for current circumstances.
Regardless of how you receive your notifications, MouseDining goes to great lengths to use services with the highest deliverability rates. This is an ongoing problem that we’ll continue to monitor and update users on, but in nearly ALL cases, MouseDining is NOT the source of any delay.
Finally, if you have any questions or need help with receiving notifications yourself, please use the contact form on the website or follow the link below and I’m happy to help.
This tutorial wraps up the core services of MouseDining and the remaining tutorials will be tips, tricks, troubleshooting, and other general information. Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to bringing more Disney travel tools & services to you that will help make your Disney vacation even more magical.
This edition of Foodie News for Walt Disney World Resort covers lots of ground – everything from snacks to signature dining in parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Check out all the tasty news!
I am so excited to announce you can now dine “underneath the lovely London sky” in the newly reimagined Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, which pays homage to the whimsy and elegance of Mary Poppins Returns. Taking subtle cues from the movie’s animated sequence, the dining room brings guests into a fanciful garden setting where you can “trip a little light fantastic” as you experience the restaurant surrounded by the glow from decorative lamps and chandeliers.
Chef Andres Mendoza crafted a new menu with starters like Sweet Corn Bisque with pickled fennel, popcorn, and fennel oil and a colorful Strawberry Salad with chamomile-infused goat cheese, frisée lettuce, bacon vinaigrette, and spiced sunflower seeds.
Entrées include Butter-poached Florida Cobia with mashed fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, and local mushrooms with a grapefruit beurre blanc or a delicious Guava Barbequed Short Ribs with aged cheddar creamy grits, roasted poblano, curtido slaw, and Brussels sprouts.
For a sweet ending to your meal, Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer created some truly delicious and decadent desserts such as Warm Apple Rose with seasonal apple, marzipan layers, and frozen coconut milk and the Chocolate Torte, a dark chocolate financier, dark cherry compote, and vanilla bean mascarpone cream.
The wine and cocktail program, designed by Sommelier Israel Perez, is exceptional. For those who enjoy an elevated food and wine experience, the new and exclusive Sommelier Room at Cítricos will allow Israel and his team to source boutique wines that pair with special creations from Chef Andres.
Cítricos will open on July 15, with bookings available on July 1.
Mosey on over to Fort Wilderness to start your morning with an oven-fresh pastry basket and berry granola yogurt parfait for the table, followed by a hearty family-style skillet with smoked brisket and eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheesy potato casserole. Of course, no breakfast is complete without Mickey waffles! Adults can sip on Moonshine Morning Cocktails – a Pioneer Mimosa with passion, orange, and guava juices and a Mountain Mary with moonshine.
Dinner at Trail’s End is a rootin’ tootin’ good time that starts with hushpuppies and skillet cornbread with a chopped garden salad for the table. The family-style Smokehouse Skillet comes with pecan-smoked brisket, rotisserie chicken, andouille sausage, fingerlings potatoes, green beans, and buttered corn on the cob. Pork spare ribs, peel n’ eat shrimp, and cornbread-crusted salmon are available as tasty add-ons to your meal.
But be sure to save room for the Covered Wagon Sundae – a wagon load of ice cream, toppings, brownies, cookies, and chocolate-covered bacon! Adults can even kick back with Moonshine Cocktails.
Get ready to hit your craving for hot dogs out of the park! Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A., will reopen June 30 with their classic all-beef hot dogs. Catch hold of a Chili-Cheese All-Beef Hot Dog or dig into a pile of Corn Dog Nuggets with, of course, cheese sauce. And my fav, the plant-based Loaded Slaw Dog (plant-based sausage topped with pickled slaw, barbecue vegan aïoli, and roasted corn relish), is back! The Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade is a refreshing homerun to go along with your hot dog. And don’t forget, mobile order is available at Casey’s Corner.
Get ready to treat yourself to hand-scooped ice cream at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor hosted by Edys. This oh-so-sweet nostalgic ice cream parlor on Main Street, U.S.A., will open July 7 with all your favorite flavors on a cone or in a cup – fat-free and no sugar added, as well as plant-based non-dairy options will be available. And more sweet news: Barq’s Root Beer Floats and Coca-Cola Floats are back! Not sure it can get much better than that!
Eight Spoon Café at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is now open and offers their delish Baked Macaroni & Cheese (with or without pulled pork). The exciting news – the Pulled Pork Jelly Donut Sandwich is back! YUM!
Dino Diner will reopen July 4, so you can grab a Dino-Rama Chili-Cheese Dog or a Corn Chip Pie. You can even get your churro fix at Dino Diner!
Salt & Straw, the popular scoop shop at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, is heading to Disney Springs next year! We will have more details over the next few months, so be sure to check back on Disney Parks Blog for the whole “scoop!”
We have a new summer offering the entire family will love starting June 30 – Disney Family Night Dinner. This playful, family-style dining bundle includes a take-out shareable meal, sweet treats, and an original card-type game inspired by some of your favorite Disney friends for your family and friends to enjoy.
Disney Family Night Dinner is available from 5-10 p.m. through mobile order and at the two resort locations offering this three-course takeaway meal that serves 3-4.
