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Halloween Foodie Guide to Disney Springs 2026

General By Kim Fidler August 7, 2026 Tags: Disney Springs, Foodie Guide, halloween, Six Ravens No Comments

Halloween Foodie Guide to Disney Springs 2026: Every Treat and Where to Find It

Halloween has officially arrived at Disney Springs. Disney Eats revealed the full 2026 lineup, and it’s one of the biggest seasonal food rollouts we’ve ever seen from the district. Dozens of restaurants, bakeries, bars, and quick-service spots are debuting pumpkin desserts, spooky cocktails, and over-the-top savory bites, and most of it runs through early November.

There is a lot to cover, so we broke it down by location. Grab a coffyn from Six Ravens on your way in and let’s get into it.

What’s New at Disney Springs for Halloween 2026

A few stops are worth building your whole visit around. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar brings back its full Halloween overlay, complete with a Temple of Doom Margarita and Candelabra Eggs. Amorette’s Patisserie rolled out three new éclairs alongside a black velvet Candle Petit Cake. And Everglazed Donuts is serving a vegan “Haunted Mansion” donut topped with an edible clock that we can’t stop looking at. And that’s just the beginning! Here is the full Disney Springs Halloween Foodie Guide:

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

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Available August 11 – November 9

Candelabra Eggs: deviled eggs with crispy fried chicken, sweet-and-tart pepper sauce, and aji amarillo custard
Alien Invader Sliders: Nashville hot fried chicken, sliced provolone, dill pickle slices, cheddar-chive biscuit, and queen olives
Dark Forest Dip: roasted mixed mushrooms, baby rainbow carrots, hummus, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pita
Bone Kebabs: pork and beef bone kebabs, prosciutto, creamy tomato sauce, and kataifi straws
Midnight Mayhem Popcorn Chicken: crispy fried chicken, candied bacon, spiced walnuts, popcorn, and hot honey sauce
Skull of the Dead Dip: barbacoa beef, cheddar sauce, spicy fried onion straws, and plantain chips
Temple of Doom Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Bols Blackberry Brandy, blackberry purée, habanero-lime syrup, and lime juice
Midnight Relic: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, ube syrup, cream of coconut, lemon juice, and a pinch of edible glitter
Viper’s Nest: DOLE Pineapple Juice, white cranberry juice, green apple syrup, blue curaçao syrup, and Sprite topped with juice-filled pearls and gummy candy (non-alcoholic)
Fright of the Espresso: cold brew and pumpkin spice liqueur garnished with pumpkin spice
Salted caramel espresso cocktail: cold brew, Kahlúa liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and salted caramel syrup garnished with caramel popcorn
Skull and Sour: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bols Peach Schnapps Liqueur, lemon juice, and pumpkin spice syrup topped with green apple juice-filled pearls and gummy strands

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

The Halloween overlay is back, and the menu leans savory. Try the Candelabra Eggs (deviled eggs with crispy fried chicken and aji amarillo custard), the Alien Invader Sliders (Nashville hot chicken on a cheddar-chive biscuit), or the Skull of the Dead Dip (barbacoa beef with cheddar sauce and plantain chips). On the drink side, the glitter-topped Midnight Relic and the blackberry Temple of Doom Margarita lead a lineup of ten-plus specialty cocktails. The non-alcoholic Viper’s Nest is a great pick if you’re skipping the booze.

Amorette’s Patisserie

Available August 11 – November 9

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Candle Petit Cake: black velvet cake with spiced berry jam, pumpkin ganache, and dark chocolate glaçage
Halloween Brownie: topped with cookie pieces, passion fruit crispy pearls, and a chocolate coin
Halloween Cookie: chocolate chip cookie with pretzel pieces, toffee, milk and dark chocolate chips, and a chocolate coin
Apple Cheesecake: vanilla cheesecake, apple compote, apple-caramel ganache, and spiced graham cracker crust
Peanut Butter Éclair: filled with peanut butter mousse, caramel ganache, and nougat pieces
S’mores Éclair: filled with marshmallow mousse, chocolate ganache, and graham cracker pieces
Cherry Pie Éclair: filled with cherry pie filling, streusel, and vanilla mousse
Pumpkin-spiced Crème Brûlée: vanilla and pumpkin-spiced crème brûlée with maple whipped cream and meringue

Amorette’s went all in on black velvet and pumpkin this year. The Candle Petit Cake pairs black velvet cake with spiced berry jam and pumpkin ganache, and three new éclair flavors joined the case: Peanut Butter, S’mores, and Cherry Pie. There’s also a pumpkin-spiced crème brûlée and an apple cheesecake with a spiced graham cracker crust.

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Available August 11 – November 30

Fried Brussels Sprouts: tossed in balsamic glaze, drizzled with spicy honey, topped with crumbled goat cheese
Pumpkin Bread Pudding: topped with vanilla ice cream, house made whipped cream, and pumpkin spice cinnamon blend
Brunswick Stew: pulled pork, shredded smoked turkey, corn, lima beans, and potatoes, served with multigrain toast points
Orange Maple-Glazed Pork Chop: 12-ounce bone-in chop with spiced orange maple glaze, roasted rainbow carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, and a cheddar drop biscuit
Burnt Sugar Old-Fashioned: Bubba’s Burnt Sugar Whiskey and Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon with chocolate and Angostura bitters, garnished with a dried orange slice
Pumpkin Cream Coffee (Iced or Hot): pumpkin pie flavored bourbon mixed with cold brew or hot coffee, dusted with pumpkin spice cinnamon blend

Homecomin’ keeps its Southern roots while going seasonal. The 12-ounce orange maple-glazed pork chop is the star, but the pumpkin bread pudding and the Brunswick stew (pulled pork, smoked turkey, corn, lima beans) are both worth ordering. Pair it with a Burnt Sugar Old-Fashioned or a bourbon Pumpkin Cream Coffee.

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The Ganachery

Available August 11 – November 9

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Pumpkin Spice S’more: house-made graham crackers, spiced pumpkin ganache, dark chocolate, and vanilla marshmallow toasted to order
Vampire Mickey Chocolate Piñata: dark chocolate shell filled with blood orange jelly candies and milk chocolate ghosts
Coco Cinnamon Ganache Square: Sri Lankan cinnamon with milk chocolate
Pumpkin Spice Malted Chocolate Chiller: a blend of three chocolates, malt, and pumpkin spice
Ursula Dark Berry Ganache Pop: blackberry ganache with cassis and vanilla, covered in dark chocolate
Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars: four chocolate ganache bars in chipotle, raspberry, salted caramel, and passion fruit

The Ganachery built an entire Halloween chocolate collection this year. The Vampire Mickey Chocolate Piñata is filled with milk chocolate ghosts, and the Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars come in chipotle, raspberry, salted caramel, and passion fruit. If you only try one thing here, make it the Pumpkin Spice S’more.

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Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

Available August 11 – November 1

Nutella Boston Scream: Nutella Boston cream donut featuring a spider web design
Orange and Pink Ghost Buddies: yeast donut dipped in pink or orange vanilla icing, topped with sprinkle mix and a ghost sugar candy
Chocolate Sprinkle Mix: yeast donut dipped in chocolate icing and topped with Halloween sprinkle mix
Tombstone: yeast donut dipped in green vanilla icing, topped with crushed Oreos, chocolate buttercream, and a tombstone sugar candy
Haunted Mansion: vegan purple ube donut dipped in sky blue vanilla icing, topped with green sprinkles, vanilla buttercream, Oreo dust, and an edible clock

This is the spot for design over substance, in the best way. The Nutella Boston Scream has a spiderweb pattern piped right on top, and the vegan ube “Haunted Mansion” donut comes dipped in sky blue icing with an edible clock. Grab a Chocolate Sprinkle Mix or a Tombstone donut too if you’re stocking up for the group.

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eet by Maneet Chauhan

Available August 11 – October 31

Mad Scientist’s Flatbread: fresh naan topped with tomato sauce, bubbling mozzarella, and grated Parmesan with chaat masala and fresh cilantro
Grand Vizier Wings: crispy jerk-spiced wings glazed with smoky tamarind BBQ sauce
Franken-Weenies: crispy corn dogs served over hearty pork chili and smothered in creamy beer cheese sauce, presented in a casket-style display
Boogie Man Wrap: spinach tortilla, chopped tandoori chicken, crunchy chili lime chips, lettuce, pico de gallo, garlic sauce, and Voodoo Verde sauce
Campfire Poutine: crispy masala fries loaded with slow-pulled pork and shredded cheddar cheese, drizzled with tikka sauce and garlic emulsion
Darkest Night Slushie: frozen green apple lemonade dyed black with a ping pong eyeball (non-alcoholic)
Happy Haunts: vodka, watermelon vodka, mango rum, pineapple rum, blue curaçao, sweet and sour mix, and pineapple juice, served in a light-up skull mug

For guests who want heat over sugar, eet has Franken-Weenies (corn dogs over pork chili with beer cheese) and Grand Vizier Wings glazed in smoky tamarind barbecue sauce. The Darkest Night Slushie is a fun non-alcoholic option for the kids.

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Vivoli il Gelato

Available August 11 – Early November

Wetzel’s Pretzels:

Choco Churro Bitz: Cinn-A-Bitz drizzled with dulce de leche and chocolate sauce

Vivoli il Gelato:

Oreo Tiramisu: mascarpone cream with layers of espresso-soaked Oreo cookies
Pumpkin Cannoli: sweet ricotta and mascarpone filling in an Italian pastry shell, topped with chocolate chips
Pumpkin Spice Affogato: pumpkin gelato with a shot of espresso
Jack O’Lantern Float: vanilla gelato, Fanta orange, whipped cream, and sprinkles
Gremlin Shake: mint chocolate chip gelato, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate chips
Werewolf Shake: vanilla and chocolate gelato, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate chips

Wetzel’s has the Choco Churro Bitz, drizzled in dulce de leche and chocolate sauce. Over at Vivoli, the “Jack’s Crew” menu includes a Jack O’Lantern float and a mint chocolate chip Gremlin Shake, plus a Pumpkin Cannoli that’s worth the stop on its own.

Full-Service Restaurants Worth a Reservation

Raglan Road, available September 1 – November 1:

Bandaged Bangers Mini Sausages: bandaged in golden pastry, served with tangy buffalo sauce
Boooo! Pumpkin Cream Ale: by 81 Brewing, Tampa FL
Raglan’s Ghostly Guinness Pie: puff pastry pie with braised beef, wild mushrooms, and a slow-cooked Guinness gravy, served with mash
Proper Little Pumpkin: signature cheesecake with a pumpkin spice twist
Irish Pumpkin Shake: signature Baileys shake ice cream with pumpkin spice, topped with cinnamon cold foam
Black Barrel Whiskey Ribs: half rack of slow cooked pork ribs coated in a Jameson black barrel whiskey glaze
Samhain Sangria: The Whistler Irish Whiskey and pinot grigio shaken with apple cider juice and cinnamon syrup, topped with a Magners Irish Cider float

The Polite Pig, available August 1 – October 31:

Piggy’s Potion: a blend of rum, pineapple juice, Midori, and blue curaçao
Shank of the Lamb: 24-hour cured and smoked lamb shank, creamy sweet corn risotto, watermelon radish and parsley salad, and roasted butternut squash finished with demi-glacé

T-Rex Café, available August 11 – October 31:

Tuscan Pork Chop: lemon and herb-marinated pork chop over white bean ragoût and white wine tomato broth with spinach, feta cheese, and tomatoes, served with feta mashed potatoes

A few sit-down spots are running Halloween specials through the season. Raglan Road’s Ghostly Guinness Pie and Black Barrel Whiskey Ribs run September 1 – November 1. The Polite Pig has a 24-hour cured lamb shank through October 31, and T-Rex Café is serving a Tuscan pork chop over white bean ragoût for guests who want something heartier than a themed cocktail.

Disney Springs table-service restaurants book up fast once Halloween season kicks in. If your preferred time isn’t available, set a MouseDining dining alert and we’ll let you know the moment a table opens up.

Chicken Guy

Available August 11 – November 1

Harvest Apple Chicken Sandwich: crispy southern tenders with white cheddar cheese, hot honey orchard sauce, applewood smoked bacon, and crisp apple slaw
Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake Shake: hand-spun vanilla soft serve blended with pumpkin purée, ginger snap crumbles, and caramel swirl, topped with fresh whipped cream and cookie crumbles (available until November 15)

City Works Eatery & Pour House

Available August 11 – November 30

Pumpkin Spice Lemonade: house made lemonade with pumpkin spice syrup
Pumpkin Spice Dirty Soda: Coca-Cola, pumpkin spice syrup, and vanilla cream

Dockside Margaritas

Available August 11 – November 9

Citrus Curse: Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Bols Melon Liqueur, sour mix, and lime juice, garnished with green edible glitter, dehydrated orange, and sea salt

Erin McKenna’s Bakery

Available October 1 – October 31

Spooky Sugar Cookies: hand-decorated and hauntingly adorable
Coffin Cakes: shaped like a coffin and frosted in vanilla buttercream with piped roses
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich: filled with cinnamon buttercream

Frontera Cocina

Available August 11 – November 10

Chocolate Skull: vanilla bean mousse, vanilla-soaked sponge cake, strawberry compote, and pistachio crumble
Serenata de Muertos: Tesoro Azul Blanco Tequila, pineapple-ginger juice, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, and activated charcoal

Jaleo by José Andrés

Available September 22 – December 31

Vieiras con Calabaza y Naranjas: seared Hokkaido scallops with silky butternut squash purée, sweet orange segments, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a Pedro Ximénez reduction

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.

Available August 11 – October 31

Joffrey’s Chai Tea Latte: with caramel apple butter syrup, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon

Paddlefish

Available August 11 – October 31

Toasted Caramel Old Fashioned: whiskey with toasted caramel and notes of vanilla, oak, and sugar

Outdoor Bars

Available August 11 – November 9

Hibiscus Mezcal Margarita: Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Cointreau Liqueur, sour mix, and lime juice, garnished with hibiscus syrup and chili-lime seasoning

Rainforest Café

Available August 11 – October 31

Pot Roast: slow-roasted pot roast, baby potatoes, roasted carrots, celery, and red onions with au jus, topped with crispy onions

Splitsville

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Available August 11 – November 1

All Hallow’s Eve Sushi Roll: sushi rice, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, shrimp, and spicy volcano mix, topped with torched nori paper, yum yum sauce, eel sauce, masago, and scallions
Mad Scientist Mocktail: fresh-squeezed lemon juice, apple juice, and green apple syrup, served in a beaker glass with a syringe of caramel syrup to mix in
Witch’s Brew: vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, grenadine, apple juice, and muddled blackberries, garnished with purple and black edible glitter
Candy Corn Colada: frozen piña colada and orange crush, topped with whipped cream and candy corn
Vampire’s Kiss: frozen strawberry colada with whipped cream and novelty vampire teeth
Purple People Eater: frozen rum runner swirled with Big Wave Dave, topped with whipped cream and a candy eyeball
The Graveyard: Orange Crush and Big Wave Dave, garnished with a skeleton hand and a gummy worm
Fright Flight: a sampling of all four frozen Halloween concoctions above

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Summer House on the Lake

Available August 11 – October 31

Holiday Cookies: ghoulishly fun twists on signature cookies plus a Mummy Sugar Cookie, available at The Cookie Bar

Swirls on the Water

Available September 4 – November 9

Vampire Mickey Cone: pumpkin and chocolate soft-serve swirl with white sprinkles and a chocolate Mickey coin in a chocolate cone

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Terralina Crafted Italian

Available August 11 – October 31

Pumpkin Tiramisu: cinnamon-espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream infused with fresh pumpkin, finished with a dusting of cocoa
Spiced Caramel Apple Mule: Stoli Caramel, apple cider, allspice dram, lemon juice, and ginger beer

The Boathouse

Available August 11 – November 30

Baked Manhattan: Woodford Reserve, Carpano Antica, vanilla, and Luxardo cherry

Tips for Your Halloween Food Crawl

With this many menus running at once, you won’t hit every stop in one visit. Pick two or three must-try items instead of trying to do it all. The Ganachery’s chocolate collection, Amorette’s new éclairs, and the coffyns at Six Ravens next door are all worth slowing down for rather than rushing through.

Prices haven’t been published for every item, and they can shift once the season gets going. Check the My Disney Experience app for current pricing before you order, and use mobile order at busy spots like Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to skip the line.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Halloween season start at Disney Springs?

Halloween food and drinks start today, August 11, 2026, and most items run through early November. A few, like the offerings at Erin McKenna’s Bakery, don’t start until October 1. This Halloween foodie guide to Disney Springs 2026 will stay updated if anything changes.

Do you need a reservation for the Halloween menus at Disney Springs?

Most of the Halloween items are available at quick-service spots, bakeries, and bars, so no reservation is needed. For table-service specials at Raglan Road, The Polite Pig, or T-Rex Café, a reservation is recommended, especially on weekends.

What is the most popular new item this year?

Early buzz points to the Vampire Mickey Chocolate Piñata at The Ganachery and the vegan Haunted Mansion donut at Everglazed. Both sell out on busy nights, so grab them earlier in the day if you can.

Is Disney Springs free to visit?

Yes. Disney Springs is free to enter and doesn’t require a park ticket. Parking in the Disney Springs garages is also complimentary.

When you’re ready to lock in your dining reservations for the rest of your trip, head to MouseDining.com. Set your alerts, check availability, and don’t miss the meals that matter most.

Disney Springs Transportation Change: What Every Visitor Needs to Know

News By Kim Fidler June 27, 2026 Tags: disney news, Disney Springs, Disney Transportation, Disney Update, walt disney world No Comments

Disney Springs Transportation Change: What Every Visitor Needs to Know

The Disney Springs transportation change is now in effect. As of June 28, 2026, you need a qualifying reservation to board a resort bus or the Sassagoula River Cruise from Disney Springs. Here is what changed, who keeps access, and how a dining reservation fits in.

What is the Disney Springs transportation change?

Walt Disney World limits who can board resort-bound buses and boats that leave Disney Springs. Cast members check for a valid reservation before you board. Guests without one are turned away.

The change is permanent. Disney ran the same verification during New Year’s and the Easter season, and it is now a standing rule. The restriction applies only at Disney Springs.

When did the change take effect?

The new policy took effect Sunday, June 28, 2026. It now applies to every trip, so plan for it before you go.

Which transportation is affected?

Two services are affected at Disney Springs. The first is the resort bus service to the Disney hotels. The second is the Sassagoula River Cruise, which carries guests by boat to Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Port Orleans Riverside, and Port Orleans French Quarter.

Everything else stays the same. The monorail, the Skyliner, and the buses and boats at the parks and resorts still run for every guest, free of charge.

Who can still ride the buses and boats?

You keep access if you can show one of these:

Disney resort hotel stay (an active reservation at a Disney hotel)
Dining reservation (a table booking at the resort you are heading to)
Enchanting Extras or experience reservation (a recreation or special booking at that resort)

Guests at the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green receive the same access as other on-site guests.

One detail matters if you ride on a dining or experience reservation. You can board within two hours of your reservation time, so build that window into your plan.

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

What if you do not have a reservation?

You can still enter Disney Springs. It stays free to visit, with its own parking. To reach a resort without a qualifying reservation, park at a theme park first, then ride Disney transportation from there. Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios both work well as hubs.

How a dining reservation keeps your access

A dining reservation now does double duty. Book a table at the resort you want to visit, and that same reservation clears you to board the bus or boat.

Heading to Disney Springs itself to eat? You do not need transportation clearance to walk in. You just need a table. The top spots book fast, so reserve early.

Top 3 Disney Springs restaurants worth a reservation

If a Disney Springs meal is on your list, start with the three tables that consistently rank at the top and sell out first.

The BOATHOUSE (waterfront American seafood, steaks, and chops in The Landing, and one of the hardest weekend tables to get)
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Southern comfort food and famous fried chicken, and one of the most requested reservations in the district)
Morimoto Asia (Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s pan-Asian dining room, set in a striking two-story space in The Landing)

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All three open reservations 60 days out and fill quickly for Friday and Saturday dinner. Book the moment your window opens, or check availability on MouseDining.com. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, be sure to set an alert.

Want help deciding where to eat? See the MouseDining dining guides for menus, must-order dishes, and booking tips. Planning a holiday trip? See our 2026 Disney World holidays guide for party dates, events, and room offers.

What this means for MouseDining readers

Plan your reservations before you go. If a resort meal is on your itinerary, book it early so you keep your transportation options open. If you are staying off-site, add a theme park stop to your resort-hopping plan. A little planning keeps the new rule from slowing you down.

For current pricing on any restaurant, check the menu in the My Disney Experience app, since prices change throughout the year.

Frequently asked questions

When did the Disney Springs transportation change take effect?
The policy took effect June 28, 2026.

Do I need a reservation to enter Disney Springs?
No. Disney Springs stays free to enter with its own parking. The reservation rule applies only to resort buses and boats.

Does a dining reservation let me ride the bus?
Yes. A dining reservation at the resort you are visiting qualifies, within a two-hour window.

Are the monorail and Skyliner affected?
No. Those services, plus park and resort buses and boats, run for all guests as usual.

New Disney Springs Restaurants 2026: Six Ravens, Level99, and More Coming This Summer

News By Kim Fidler May 11, 2026 Tags: Disney Springs, Gideon's Bakehouse, Level99, New Restaurants, Six Ravens, Summer 2026, Walt Disney World Resort No Comments

New Disney Springs Restaurants 2026: Six Ravens, Level99, and More Coming This Summer

The new Disney Springs restaurants arriving in 2026 are some of the most exciting additions the district has seen in years. If you have a Walt Disney World trip coming up, there is a lot to plan around. A brand-new savory dining concept is coming from the team behind one of the most popular bakeries in Orlando. The largest interactive gaming venue in Florida is also on its way. Here is everything confirmed to be coming to Disney Springs this summer.

Six Ravens: The Newest Dining Concept at Disney Springs

If you have ever visited Gideon’s Bakehouse at The Landing, you already know the experience goes beyond the food itself. The moody theming, the attention to detail, and the quality of the product have made it one of the most talked-about stops at Disney Springs. This summer, the team behind Gideon’s is opening a second concept just a few doors down called Six Ravens.

Six Ravens is a grab-and-go savory dining spot. It is the first thing you need to know about when planning a Disney Springs meal this summer. While Gideon’s has always focused on the sweet side, Six Ravens goes entirely savory. It brings the same level of care and storytelling to comfort food.

What Is on the Menu at Six Ravens?

The signature item is the Coffyn. It is a medieval-inspired hand pie built on a house-made yeast roll and stuffed with savory fillings. The name comes from history. Coffyns were the original term for a pastry case people used to carry hearty meals on long journeys in Medieval Europe. Six Ravens draws on that same idea of portable, satisfying food done right.

Beyond the Coffyns, the confirmed menu includes:

Smashed potatoes with dipping sauces including sweet heat and honey mustard
Dessert tarts
Local draft beers from Sideward Brewing and The Ravenous Pig, two Orlando favorites
Root beer on tap

Six Ravens will not participate in the Disney Dining Plan, so budget accordingly if you are on a package. Disney has launched an official webpage for Six Ravens but has not yet published a full menu with pricing. No exact opening date has been announced as of this writing. Disney has confirmed a summer 2026 opening, and the exterior of the storefront at The Landing is nearly complete.

new Disney Springs restaurants 2026 Six Ravens

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Why Six Ravens Is Worth Watching

Six Ravens takes over the former Art of Shaving space at The Landing, just steps from Gideon’s Bakehouse. The buzz around Gideon’s gives you a good idea of what to expect. Lines will form fast once this place opens. It is a grab-and-go concept, so it will not require an advance dining reservation. You will still want to time your visit strategically. Once the full menu and pricing go live, we will have more to share. In the meantime, bookmark this one.

Level99: A New Food and Entertainment Destination on the West Side

Level99 is not a restaurant in the traditional sense. But if you visit Disney Springs this summer, the food and beverage program here is worth knowing about. This interactive gaming venue is opening on the West Side of Disney Springs. It takes over the massive space that once held the NBA Experience, sitting next to Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and across from House of Blues.

This will be the fourth Level99 location in the country and by far the largest. It spans more than 45,000 square feet across two stories and features 63 life-sized mini-games and challenge rooms. The venue targets adults and teens with physical challenges, puzzle-based rooms, and player-vs-player duels.

What to Eat and Drink at Level99

A two-story bar sits at the center of the Level99 space, encircled by glowing rings of neon light. The food and beverage program is a real highlight. Here is what Level99 will serve:

Award-winning Detroit-style pizza, the signature item Level99 is known for
Wagyu burgers
Handcrafted cocktails and rotating beers on tap
Snacks and made-from-scratch bites prepared fresh daily

Level99 has confirmed a summer 2026 opening. The venue is currently hiring for 150 entertainment, food, and beverage positions. No specific opening date has been announced yet. More details are expected in the coming weeks.

new Disney Springs restaurants 2026 Level99

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Tips for Planning Your Level99 Visit

Level99 works best for groups. If you visit Disney Springs with friends, a partner, or older kids, block out real time for this one. Do not treat it as a quick stop between stores. The food gives you a reason to make a full meal of it.

Level99 is not a traditional Disney dining location. It will not appear in the My Disney Experience reservation system. Check the Level99 website directly for ticketing and reservation details as the opening gets closer.

Cool Kids Summer at Disney Springs: The Bigger Picture

Both Six Ravens and Level99 are opening as part of Disney’s Cool Kids Summer celebration. The event runs from May 26 – September 8, 2026, across all four Walt Disney World parks and Disney Springs. At Disney Springs, expect DJ dance parties, themed photo opportunities, a splash pad, and summer activations throughout the season.

Also new this summer, the AdventHealth Waterside Stage hosts the DescenDANCE Party x Camp Rock Jam on select nights. The event is a high-energy dance party celebrating two new Disney+ original movies: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Camp Rock 3. It is free and family-friendly, and it gives you a great reason to stay at Disney Springs into the evening.

For everything new across the parks this summer, check out our full guide to what’s new at Walt Disney World this summer.

Tips for Dining at Disney Springs This Summer

Disney Springs does not require a park ticket to visit. That makes it a great option for a rest day or an evening out. The most popular restaurants still book up fast, especially during peak summer travel. Here is what to keep in mind:

Disney Springs dining reservations open 60 days in advance through the My Disney Experience app
Six Ravens and Level99 are both expected to be walk-up options, not traditional ADR locations, though details are still being confirmed
Summer evenings at Disney Springs get crowded, especially on weekends and during Cool Kids Summer events
If your preferred time at a Disney Springs table-service restaurant is not available, MouseDining.com will alert you the moment a table opens up

That last tip matters most in summer. Disney Springs draws large crowds from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Popular spots like The BOATHOUSE, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, and Morimoto Asia fill up fast. Set your MouseDining alerts early so you are not scrambling the week of your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Six Ravens opening at Disney Springs?

Disney confirms a summer 2026 opening for Six Ravens but has not released a specific date. The storefront at The Landing is nearly complete, and the official Disney webpage for the restaurant is now live. Check back for updates as the opening gets closer.

When is Level99 opening at Disney Springs?

Level99 confirms a summer 2026 opening at Disney Springs West Side. No specific date has been announced yet. The venue says more details will arrive in the coming weeks.

Do Six Ravens or Level99 take Disney Dining Plan credits?

Six Ravens will not participate in the Disney Dining Plan. Level99 has not announced its Disney Dining Plan participation details yet.

Do you need a reservation for the new Disney Springs openings?

Six Ravens is a grab-and-go concept and does not require reservations. Level99 will likely use ticketing or timed entry, but those details are not yet available. For table-service restaurants at Disney Springs, reservations are strongly recommended in summer. Use MouseDining.com to set alerts for any restaurant where your preferred time is not available.

Is Disney Springs free to visit?

Yes. Disney Springs is free to enter and does not require a park ticket or theme park reservation. Parking in the Disney Springs garages is also complimentary.

What is Cool Kids Summer at Disney Springs?

Cool Kids Summer is Walt Disney World’s 2026 summer celebration. It runs from May 26 – September 8, 2026. At Disney Springs, it brings DJ dance parties, a splash pad, themed photo opportunities, and seasonal programming. It also coincides with the openings of Level99 and Six Ravens.

Summer 2026 is one of the more exciting times to visit Disney Springs in recent years. Two major new additions are on the way, both with a strong food and beverage focus. Whether you plan a full parks trip or just an evening out, Disney Springs deserves a spot on your itinerary.

When you are ready to lock in your dining reservations, head to MouseDining.com. Set your alerts, check availability, and make sure you do not miss the meals that matter most on your trip.

Feast on the Dates and Details for This Year’s Disney Springs Flavors of Florida

Special Events By Courtney Harris June 6, 2025 Tags: Disney Springs, Taste of Florida No Comments

Get ready for another food and drink adventure inspired by the Sunshine State at Disney Springs! Flavors of Florida, the annual culinary celebration featuring menu items with ingredients grown and harvested in Florida, is back for its sixth summer starting June 27 with returning favorites and a tastebud-blasting list of new offerings at various Disney Springs locations.

Keep reading for all the reasons you won’t want to miss this year’s Flavors of Florida.

Learn from Disney Springs Chefs with Weekly Culinary Series

On select Fridays throughout the summer, chefs from some of your favorite Disney Springs restaurants will showcase the skills and creativity used to craft this year’s menu items.

During the culinary series hosted by Kroger Delivery, guests will feast their eyes on cooking demonstrations from kitchen masters sharing their unique talents. Registration is required, but it is free, so don’t forget to sign up to snag your spot. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details!

Pairing Events for the Discerning Diner

Nothing elevates a dining experience like finding a perfect drink to complement your meal. And with the return of Flavors of Florida pairing events, you will learn the secrets to curating the perfect food and drink combinations.

Disney Springs experts will host dinners featuring exquisite cocktail, wine and beer pairings with flavors inspired by the Sunshine State. Registration is required for the pairing events, and payment is due at the time of registration. Stay tuned for more info!

Seek and Find Even More to do at Disney Springs

In between trying all the amazing food, don’t forget to check out the Discover the Springs seek and find presented by The Polite Pig.

With more than 1,200 acres of dining, shopping and entertainment venues to explore, there’s always something new to discover, and the seek and find is a fun way to discover some of the hidden gems at Disney Springs. You can pick up the free event guide at select locations… and when you complete the seek and find, don’t forget to turn in your completed map for a special surprise!

New Menu Items to Wow Your Senses

Chefs at Disney Springs spent the past year creating so many unique appetizers, entrees and desserts that you will definitely need more than one visit to enjoy them all.

Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for the upcoming foodie guide because I’ve had a sneak peek and I can say with the firmness of a proper meringue that your appetite will definitely be satisfied.

A Second Chance to Enjoy Returning Favorites

One of the tastiest surprises from last year—the St. Augustine Datil Pepper Fritas—is back for a second round at The Daily Poutine! The crispy pork dish features a datil pepper sauce and Florida hearts of palm slaw. But the beer cheese crafted from Sunshine Stroll Orange Pilsner helps make it truly special.

Sunshine Stroll was introduced during Flavors of Florida last year as a Disney Springs exclusive, and our chefs immediately went to work using it in various dishes like this one. I was thrilled to find out this dish is coming back and can’t wait to see what other creations use the exclusive pilsner this year.

Feast on the Dates and Details for This Yearâ€™s Disney Springs Flavors of Florida

While you’re exploring Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, don’t forget to stop by Swirls on the Water for another returning treat—the Orange Bird Cone! This sublime dessert combines DOLE Whip® Orange in an orange cone, topped with sprinkles and a chocolate piece. It’s a delightfully satisfying sweet worthy of featuring the name of one of my favorite Disney characters.

If there’s a flavor that comes from Florida—peppers, citrus fruit, cheeses and more—you’ll find it at Flavors of Florida. Overall, this year’s event will have more than 90 menu items from 45+ Disney Springs restaurants! So, start planning your date nights, family outings and celebrations, and we’ll see you at Disney Springs this summer.

Paddlefish Blackened Catfish Sandwich with a Surprise

General, Restaurant Reviews By Jon Self January 31, 2023 Tags: blackened catfish sandwich, catfish, cheesecake, crab topped fries, Disney dining, Disney Springs, lunch, paddlefish, seafood, walt disney world No Comments

Poor Paddlefish, you get overlooked so often. How can this happen? Your restaurant looks like a huge boat. This restaurant located in The Landing at Disney Springs often plays second fiddle to The Boathouse when it comes to seafood at Disney Springs. As Walt Disney World’s own website says, “Turn lunch or dinner into a unique occasion! Board an iconic steamboat anchored on Lake Buena Vista to feast on sensational seafood and savory steaks.” Despite that description, Paddlefish restaurant ranks slightly below average in terms of Disney Springs restaurants searched for. Yes, the competition will always be tough with 21 table-service dining options in Disney Springs currently. Still, this place offers some good options for your dining dollars. For example, during my October 2022 trip, I ordered the “Blackened Catfish Sandwich” at Paddlefish.

The catfish sandwich entree costs $18. This sandwich can only be bought during lunch hours here though. The standard lunch hours are from noon to 4 pm each day, The sandwich comes with a large portion of fries. The components of this sandwich qualify as simple. On a brioche bun, you receive lettuce, tomato, onion, and some remoulade sauce on top of the catfish.

As someone who grew up in Arkansas, I have enjoyed many catfish meals in my life. The catfish for this sandwich came well prepared. This type of fish blackens nicely. I found the seasoning to be solid. Yet, I would have preferred more seasoning of the catfish itself. The catfish offered a flaky texture without too much batter. The flavor overall of the catfish matches what one would expect at a table service restaurant.

The bun offered some additional positive flavor. However, this sandwich struggled to hold together. In addition, I failed to really taste the remoulade sauce included with this sandwich. After having the “Crab Topped Fries” as an appetizer, this condiment functioned in an understated way compared to the sauce with the appetizer. Maybe it is just me, but I expected remoulade sauce to announce its presence with authority.

As mentioned, the side of the fries provides plenty. The fries brought the right amount of crispiness. I found they lacked enough seasoning though. They also lowered in quality noticeably as you got near the bottom of the container.

Overall, I found this sandwich a reasonable lunch entrée at Disney Springs. I would order this again. Yet, I enjoy catfish. If you are not a catfish fan, then this might not appeal to you. However, if looking for a lighter style lunch, you should consider this sandwich.

However, my meal came with a special surprise. With some expected chicanery by my dining companion on the day, Tom from Vacationeers Podcast, our server, Sandra, brought me one of their New York-style cheesecakes. Tom qualifies as a large fan of cheesecake so we both enjoyed this dessert. This simple, but well-made, cheesecake comes with some whipped cream and fruit. The fruit tastes great. Of course, fruit just tastes better in Florida compared to many other places. We found this cheesecake to be a good dessert. The Paddlefish menu says it costs $10 coming with farm-fresh strawberry compote. Well, we got strawberries but also two lonely blackberries also. If dining here, this dessert deserves consideration for the completion of your meal.

I have another cautionary tale about Walt Disney World’s technology and website. The Disney website lists this dessert as $9. I confirmed with the staff that the cheesecake has cost $10 for some time. As always, when possible, search the official restaurant website when planning a visit to Disney Springs for accurate information on menu items and prices.

If looking to visit here, I suggest making a reservation here. Of course, MouseDining’s service helps with that. Whatever you decide, enjoy your vacation. As always eat like you mean it!

Rainforest Cafe Disney Springs Dining Review: Trying to Find a Good Sandwich

General, Restaurant Reviews By Jon Self January 20, 2023 Tags: animatronics, Blue Mountain Chicken Sandwich, Disney dining, Disney Springs, Landry's Select Club, Rainforest Cafe, reservations, walt disney world, zesty sauce No Comments

One of the most straightforward patterns in the theme park dining reviews involves mocking the chain-type restaurants on theme park property. You can rant about why anyone would eat at that place when you can find those restaurants in other locations away from the theme park resort. After you do that, then you rant again about the low quality of food offered at many of these highly themed chain restaurants. For example, those valid criticisms apply when writing a review about Rainforest Cafe. Since the main reason to visit Rainforest Cafe revolves around kids loving animatronics, the food often takes second place (and sometimes third place). What should you order here if you want something decent instead of overpriced (even for Disney Springs) food? Visitors have tried to solve this mystery for so long. Yet, I decided to give it a try also.

Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs consistently falls in the top five most searched-for advanced dining reservations in Disney Springs. Despite the weaknesses of this place, reservations can be tough to acquire. I used MouseDining, of course. I received an alert about two weeks before my latest trip to Orlando. Some reservation drama with Rainforest Cafe involves this being a Landry’s restaurant. The Landry’s restaurant group holds back reservations for their club members and holds walk-up spots for them. If you really need a reservation here, you should consider joining Landry’s Select Club.

However, the food quality rarely earns high marks if you obtain a reservation. People become frustrated before eating when you add in the awkward check-in process, even with a reservation. For example, with my 11:00 reservation, I waited in a queue from 10:50 am until 11:13 am just to move to another line to wait five more minutes to be seated. This pattern is typical here. We even have circumstantial evidence during my visit that they knew to expect a food blogger, which still happened.

Eventually, I reached my table. I wanted to try out one of their sandwiches for this dining review. The sandwich choices led me to the “Blue Mountain Chicken Sandwich.” Before I could order that, my server started aggressively pushing the alcoholic beverages before noon. I know a few weeks of theme park research during the daytime hours and typing all night can be challenging, but maybe he thought I needed a drink. Once we moved passed that awkwardness, I ordered the sandwich. This sandwich cost $21.99. This sandwich consists of lemon grilled chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, and Rainforest Cafe’s Zesty Safari Sauce. Like most entrees, this comes with fries.

You are not alone if you find that price point a bit high for a table service sandwich. This place often gives guests sticker shock. The price point indicates that most guests expect a higher quality of food. Yet, Rainforest Café tends to produce food at Applebee’s or Chili’s level for far more money. For the record, I enjoy chain bar & grill places but would not expect to pay $21 for a sandwich and fries there.

While I waited for my lunch, I gazed at the animatronics nearby. The fact that a simulated tropical storm happens within this restaurant every so often is noticed by me. The real tropical storm, of a different sort, Nicole approached Florida on the day I had this lunch.

When my lunch arrived, the presentation lacked any natural flair. I tried one of the fries first. They tasted better than average Walt Disney World fries to their credit, so I found a positive there. The first few bites of the sandwich offered a better-than-expected flavor. The chicken itself faces being overwhelmed a bit, however. As I continued to eat this sandwich, I discovered that the flavor mainly came from the pepper jack cheese and peppers. When I tasted the chicken, I found it lacked an upbeat flavor. This may be why my server brought some yellow mustard.

Since adding mustard seemed odd with the zesty sauce already on the sandwich, I had to see if mustard helped. I cut off a sandwich section and then placed mustard on it. I found the mustard to be a neutral factor. Still, I spilled some mustard on my favorite generic Marvel shirt when visiting theme parks in the Orlando area. Since I sometimes do not know which major theme park resort, I will be visiting when packing my clothes, I prioritize Marvel clothing since it is appropriate at both major Orlando area theme park resorts. It says something about my weaknesses, but I despise seeing Disney shirts at Universal and Universal shirts at Disney. Yes, that counts as a “me” issue but back to the sandwich.

In evaluating the rest of the sandwich while sitting with mustard on my shirt, the bread worked well as a palate for this sandwich. The quality of bacon ranks as average to below average. When I consumed the second half of my sandwich, I found it lacked as much cheese and peppers as the other half, so the quality dropped dramatically.

My initial reaction to this sandwich would be to declare it a decent lunch option. Yes, even in Disney Springs, the price point exceeds a reasonable level by at least a few dollars. However, this could work for you if you want a chicken sandwich with flavor but not an overwhelming amount of spice. Yet, be prepared for inconsistent levels of flavors with this sandwich. However, when you can order the new Britton’s Chicken Salad Sandwich at Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming for less money, this sandwich should be a low priority for most guests.

One last thing, the interior of Rainforest Cafe will be dark to allow special effects to be maximized. When you leave, be prepared for the bright Florida sun. For the record, I forgot about this. Please learn from my mistakes. As always, eat like you mean it!

Review: Chipotle Chicken Flautas Frontera Cocina Disney Springs

Restaurant Reviews By Jon Self January 11, 2023 Tags: authentic Mexican cuisine, chicken flautas, chipotle chicken flautas, Disney dining, Disney Springs, flautas, Frontera cocina, rick bayless No Comments

Have you ever had a craving for some cheese-filled, sour cream-covered Tex-Mex food? What about some chips and salsa? Some queso sounds good with a side of rice and beans, too. If you have lived in areas with a prominence of Tex-Mex style food, you can relate a little. However, when I crave Tex-Mex-style cuisine, I never think I am enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine. Authentic Mexican food shares some traits with Tex-Mex, but it looks and often tastes very different. Rick Bayless, the celebrity chef, knows this difference very well. His Disney Springs restaurant, Frontera Cocina, offers authentic Mexican cuisine. During a recent visit, I ordered the “Chipotle Chicken Flautas” from there.

Rick Bayless could be declared famous in the culinary world for many reasons. His primary connection with the theme park world would be his restaurant, Frontera Cocina, in Disney Springs. This restaurant offers flavors from all over the regions of Mexico. A dining experience at Frontera Cocina Mexicana allows guests to explore all types of Mexican food. Guests will also experience that the cuisine here will look different from the Tex-Mex described earlier. Guests should expect more upscale Mexican dining. While I appreciate the world of Tex-Mex Dining, a meal here will be at a different level and price point.

On one trip to Disney Springs, I looked for a table service option for a light meal. After examining my options this weeknight, I decided to visit Frontera Cocina. Being a solo diner, I found a seat at the bar. I perused the appetizer menu for a light meal. I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Flautas for $15. These consist of crispy chipotle chicken tortilla flautas, Chihuahua cheese, red beans, and roasted tomatillo-avocado salsa. They are then garnished with crema, Cotija cheese, and fresh herbs. A serving of salsa verde accompanies these flautas also.

Like most items here, the presentation earns high marks. When this plate arrives, you know you are not at some average Tex-Mex place but an authentic Mexican restaurant. These flautas come with plenty of extra toppings. One should expect something other than a basic flauta when ordering here. Due to the toppings, these flautas might be challenging to eat without silverware.

The salsa verde tastes excellent. Yet, guests who expected a red Tex-Mex style salsa might not enjoy this. You receive three flautas with your order. These flautas will be corn tortilla based. Some guests dislike corn tortillas in terms of texture and taste so prepare for that. I found the corn tortilla flavor to be enjoyable. The flautas contain a well-constructed flavor-bursting filling. Mixing the cheese, sauce, tortilla, and other components displays solid Mexican table service quality. The right amount of crunch and creaminess balances these out nicely. One should not have complaints about the multiple excellent flavors with these flautas. The topping, tortillas, and filling create a wonderfuil dining adventure.

The critical issue with Frontera Cocina rarely involves the quality of food. The price point raises questions about the value of the meals here. For example, I received three flautas. Do those offer enough value for $15 plus tax and tip? When you factor in that these might not be easily sharable, one wonders about the worth of purchasing these. Frontera Cocina struggles with this price point negative image since they charge $5 for chips and salsa. Most people associate this type of cuisine with complimentary chips and salsa, so for first-time guests, this creates confusion. However, everyone around me ordered chips and salsa on the night I went. In a previous review, I purchased chips and salsa.

The dining experience at Frontera Cocina always succeeds in being a good event. However, I cannot assess if dining here is good value for you. Yet, if you are looking for authentic Mexican food, you will have a tough time beating this place. The question involves whether you desire authentic Mexican cuisine or if “Americanized” Mexican food will suffice. If you are looking for the flavors of the regions of Mexico, these flautas will provide that. Just be prepared to pay more than you do in your local town for Mexican cuisine. As always, eat like you mean it!

Review: Fried Chicken & Doughnuts Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Disney Springs

Restaurant Reviews By Jon Self January 8, 2023 Tags: advance dining reservations, chef art smith's homecomin, Disney dining, Disney Springs, fried chicken, fried chicken & doughnuts, homecomin, table service dining, the magic is calling No Comments

On Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ website, you can learn important information about the Disney Springs restaurant. On that website, they declared that “THE COMFORT FOOD IS CALLING YOUR NAME. OR MAYBE IT’S THE MOONSHINE.” If it is comfort food, then the chicken here calls to many people. Since this is Walt Disney World, we know “the magic is calling.” I suspect some version of Disney magic happens with the Homecomin’ kitchen. Clearly, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ generates some delicious chicken. If you desire comfort food, they also offer their own play on chicken and waffles. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ offers “Fried Chicken & Doughnuts.”

Photo courtesy of Main Street Magic podcast

Yes, you read that correctly. The concept of fried chicken & doughnuts can be found in many places. Yet, one of the best versions resides at Homecomin’. Of course, people claim the comfort food style at Homecomin’ calls their name. Once again, that could just be the moonshine talking. The “Fried Chicken & Doughnuts” entrée here consists of two pieces of Chef Art Smith’s famous fried chicken served with house-made sugar doughnuts and a choice of side item. This item comes with a price tag of $32.

The server suggested side usually is mashed potatoes. I recommend mac and cheese, but you have numerous choices here. This entrée comes with syrup mixed with your chicken and Everglazed doughnuts. I have also seen it come out with some sawmill gravy, especially when having mashed potatoes as a side. Depending on when you order this, you may get one large doughnut or two small doughnuts.

Okay, before discussing the pros and cons of this entrée, I need to mention an essential detail for your planning. Always be careful since Disney’s online menu for this place tends to lag far behind the actual in-person menu. For example, I know one appetizer no longer appears on the menu at the beginning of August. Yet, I can still find it on Disney’s online menu as of mid-December. I suggest always going to the official Homecomin’ website for menu information, especially pricing. That one tends to be very accurate.

So how does this version of comfort food taste? As you might expect here, the meat brings high-quality preparation and flavor. The breading offers excellent flavor based on the preparation method. In addition, the skin remains light and crispy. For fried chicken, this variety creates a limited greasy feeling. Sure, there is some greasy feeling but less than you would expect. The breading is light and crispy. The doughnuts bring the desired Everglazed flavor. They arrive soft and warm. Some guests like to combine a bit of chicken, some doughnut, and syrup in every complete for a whole experience. Whichever way you choose to enjoy this entrée, expect plenty of flavors.

On a less positive note, the price point might lead one to doubt if this is worth it. In fairness, I generally choose other entrées here over this one based on price point. Still, the high quality and uniqueness of this entrée might be worth the price point. In addition, everything comes out very warm. I struggle to decide which part t, fearing it might cool down too much. Maybe that explains why people suggest eating all components of this savory and sweet entrée together.

I have three other reminders for when you visit Homecomin’. First, the service here is very polite and thoughtful but can be slow even by southern USA levels. Second, this place offers a military discount, even on alcohol. Third, reservations can be tough to get here. Please be ready at 5:45 am Florida time 60 days in advance and/or use an advance dining reservation service like MouseDining..

Sure, the moonshine could be calling you. Yet, comfort food like Fried Chicken & Doughnuts attracts many people also. Whatever calls you here, enjoy your time at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. As always, eat like you mean it!

Rock and Roll Brunch at City Works Disney Springs

Restaurant Reviews By Jon Self January 2, 2023 Tags: brunch, chimi hendrix, City Works, City Works Eatery, city world eatery & pour house, Disney dining, Disney Springs, Jon Bun Jovi, rock and roll brunch, tex mex, The Clash Smash No Comments

With the demise of the ESPN club in the Boardwalk area of Walt Disney World Resort, guests ponder where they can find a place to watch the game when on property. Though many options exist, the best one currently resides in Disney Springs. The City Works Eatery & Pour House restaurant offers plenty of screens to view whatever game you desire. This sports bar-style table service dining option often goes unnoticed based on its location on the West Side of Disney Springs. During my most recent trip to Orlando, I decided to review some weekend brunches. The Rock and Roll Brunch at City Works earned a visit.

Due to my primary profession, that opportunity eludes me often. With an unexpected change in my work schedule, I found myself available for a weekend in the Orlando area. City Works, like many Disney springs restaurants, offers a weekend brunch menu. Thus, I decided to scope this out and explore the environment of this sports bar.

City Works offers indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating provides a pleasant dining setting. However, these seats will not be able to view the large screens within the restaurant. When I visited this location the following week when my trip received an extension due to Tropical Storm Nicole, I scheduled another visit here seated indoors. Yet, for this brunch dining review, my dining companion, Seth Kubersky of The Unofficial Guides, elected to dine outdoors for brunch. The pleasant outdoor setting increased the quality of the dining experience.

Chimi Hendrix
Photo By Jon Self

The City Works brunch menu is available from 10 am to 3 pm on weekends. A wide variety of options appear on this Rock and Roll Brunch menu. The menu reflects a “Rock N’ Roll” theme with items such as the “Jon Bun Jovi” cinnamon roll and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” French toast. We asked our server, Jenna, for recommendations. She recommended the “Chimi Hendrix”, the French toast, breakfast tacos, and “Mother’s Little Helper”, a “hangover bowl. Being a sucker for any merging of breakfast items and Tex-Mex style food, I went with the Chimi Hendrix.

The Chimi Hendrix costs $19. This chimichanga also comes with a side of cheesy potato casserole. That casserole makes a nice addition to the entrée. However, the flavor of it serves more as a cheesy palate cleanser when enjoying the chimichanga. The “Chimi Hendrix” features scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, green onion, pico de gallo, smoked cheddar, and chipotle salsa Roja. This fried flour tortilla looks and tastes as you would expect. The appearance matched my expectations for this style of entrée. The chipotle sauce provides some kick and real flavor though. Some guests will find this sauce a bit too spicy. The rest of the components simply serve their role in this chimichanga.

Photo by Jon Self

This chimichanga falls in the category of a good brunch meal. Yet, this entrée should also face the criticism of some Americanized Mexican food where it’s just a bunch of stuff thrown on top to mask ingredients. As a fan of Tex-Mex food, I enjoyed this. However, this chimichanga consists of several powerful ingredients carrying the show. Yet besides the chipotle salsa roja, nothing qualified as a high-quality component. This does, however, make a solid breakfast burrito if not looking for Rick Bayless Frontera Cocina-level cuisine.

Seth ordered the “The Clash Smash.” This avocado toast presented several strengths. The eggs came well prepared, and the avocado tasted fresh creating a delicate taste balance. The pickled red onions make sure you know they are there also. Yet, those same onions with their acidity perk up the corn and radishes. Though this could have been better, the major flaw, on this day, relates to the toast. The challah bread offers a reasonable flavor. Yet, this morning, the bread was cold even though toasted. This preparation error hindered the overall quality of this entrée during the Rock and Roll Brunch. “The Clash Smash” costs $17.

Overall, my evaluation of our brunch leads to a very non-specific conclusion. This brunch makes a good option. Yet, nothing that we experienced classifies as a great meal. Still, this is a brunch at a table service sports bar after all. I would gladly visit again. Still, Disney Springs offers so many quality brunches. I suspect I will prioritize the other ones before coming back here again for the Rock and roll Brunch. Well, that is unless I crave a “Jon Bun Jovi.” As always, eat like you mean it!

New Britton’s Chicken Salad Sandwich from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Disney Springs

Restaurant Reviews By Jon Self December 28, 2022 Tags: britton's chicken salad sandwich, chef art smith's homecomin, chicken salad, chicken salad sandwich, Disney dining, Disney Springs, duke's mayo, homecomin, sipper No Comments

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ often pays homage to his ancestor, Britton Smith. Britton Smith might be known more for his moonshine recipes, but apparently, he also had some solid food recipes. In a recent addition to the menu, we found one of those recipes being used. Britton’s Chicken Salad Sandwich would be the name of that new menu item. During a December visit, I ordered this unique sandwich. This sandwich started being served along with several other new menu items at Homecomin’.

Britton’s Chicken Salad Sandwich costs $19. The menu description informs guests that the recipe includes pulled chicken, celery, grapes, Duke’s Mayo, and savory spices. This chicken salad mix also comes with lettuce and tomato on artisan bread.

This sandwich comes standard with BBQ chips. Those chips tasted solid, as usual. I prefer more sauce drizzled on them, however.

The presentation of this sandwich reflects what you would expect from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. As you might have expected, the portion size of this sandwich exceeds standard sandwiches.

Yet, in unexpected fashion, my sandwich came with some circumstances that should be considered. I sat at the bar and ordered this sandwich to avoid my name coming up in the Walt Disney World reservation service. Yet, I failed to consider how often I walk into this place to have my refillable sipper cup filled with diet soda. That gave me away.

A guest sitting near me stated, “Your sandwich came out fast! You must know what to order.” They ordered well before me, and their appetizer arrived after my sandwich. When the talented server knew I preferred Coke Zero Sugar over Diet Coke, I realized I had been made and probably got my meal moved up in the kitchen queue. If you do not know, Diet Coke is behind the bar, so easy to provide. The bar does not have Coke Zero Sugar, so the server must go to another station for that.

However, I do not think the staff knowing me as a theme park food blogger influenced the quality of my sandwich. Yet, it never hurts a restaurant to avoid having a food blogger wait too long.

So how was the sandwich? As mentioned, the portion of chicken salad overflowed from the bread. You will need a fork for this one at some point in your meal. A new food challenge would be eating this sandwich without any chicken salad falling out. The bread must be sturdier to support a large amount of chicken salad between the two slices. Still, I enjoyed the flavor of the bread. The bread compliments the chicken salad nicely.

However, I expected a more robust flavor in the chicken salad mixture. In fact, with Duke’s Mayo listed in the menu description, I expected far more “twang” with this sandwich. In this case, I did not find that.

Despite that, I found the chicken salad provided a great texture. In addition, the flavor of the chicken salad was consistent and pleasant. Britton’s chicken salad offers a positive experience for your taste buds.

My initial reaction to this sandwich did not match my expectations. Therefore, I often only read menu descriptions after a review. Yet, I had already written about the list of new menu items, so I expected “twang.” This chicken salad recipe focuses on the chicken more than depending on the mayonnaise.

The tomatoes tasted very fresh. The lettuce was good quality and helped balance the sandwich.

On the negative side, this sandwich will make a mess as you eat, so be careful with the chicken salad falling out. Also, they gave me two pickle spears. They may know I write food reviews but did not appreciate my preference for no pickles. Yet, as a food reviewer, I tasted them. They were good-quality pickle spears, for the record.

This is what fell out of one half of my sandwich

Overall, this sandwich matches the high expectations for one at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. The portion size surpasses other comparable sandwiches. Even without the expected excessive mayonnaise, the chicken quality brings excellent flavor. The bread could hold up better, but this sandwich would be worth your time if you are not looking for fried chicken here. If you are looking for more than the Thigh High Chicken Biscuit appetizer, this sandwich might be large enough to be shared. As always, eat like you mean it!

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