Category: Food

  • RUMOR: Could BeaverTails Be Returning to Walt Disney World

    RUMOR: Could BeaverTails Be Returning to Walt Disney World

    Do you remember Beaver Tails? Yeah. The ones from Trapper Bob’s Beaver Tails kiosk once located in Epcot’s Canada pavilion. Last seen more than a decade ago. Well one of the biggest rumors of the week was the possible return of BeaverTails to Walt Disney World. With BeaverTails showing up at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Last week to introduce its new food cart speculation has been flying.

    The Canadian kiosk touted “A flat cooked whole wheat pastry, shaped like the tail of Canada’s favorite animal!” You could have your Beaver Tail (basically fried dough) made with: cinnamon and sugar; chocolate hazelnut and sugar; maple and chocolate; strawberries and whipped cream; apples and cinnamon; and Killaloe sunrise (cinnamon sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice).

    According Ohio-based theme park news site WildGravity Travels, BeaverTails may be headed to Disney Springs. It’s possible the famous BeaverTails in the new Disney Springs location may also sell hot dogs wrapped in the pastries, poutine, and specialty drinks the post says.

    Last time we saw them on property was at the Canada Pavilion at Epcot, this time will reportedly be much different and bigger! While were not sure if it will be a cart, trailer or actual building the process and talks have reportedly started.

    At one time the small kiosk in the Canadian pavilion consistently drew long lines and the Canadian delicacy was one of the must-have snacks at Epcot. When it closed abruptly in 2004 and with it, the only place in Central Florida to purchase the famed Canadian pastry people we disappointed. Countless petitions, protests, and letters did no good bringing the treat back to Walt Disney World.

    Not to spoil the dream here but there multiple reports online about how BeaverTail often attends the IAAPA so this could just be more wishful thinking. One can still dream though.

    So could it be true? Could the Beloved Beaver Tail becoming back?  Maybe, but seriously how cool would that be?

  • Hand-Pulled Candy Canes at Disneyland Resort

    Hand-Pulled Candy Canes at Disneyland Resort

    It just isn’t the holiday season at Disneyland Resort without the famous hand-pulled candy canes that start to appear in windows of the Candy Palace and Trolley Treats every November. The talented Disneyland Resort Candy Makers always look forward getting out their gloves out and making these delicious peppermint sweets. From start to finish, they work to create these colorful candy canes from scratch – from mixing the ingredients and hand-pulling the candy to rolling, twisting and wrapping up the final products.

    Disneyland Candy Canes

    Disneyland Candy CanesDisneyland Candy Canes

    This tradition dates back to 1968, making this year the 49th anniversary of these incredible candy canes. Each year, guests flock to the Disneyland Resort to get in on the hand-crafted sweetness. These candy canes measure a whopping 18 inches long. If you’re looking to try them yourself, then look no further, because you’ll be able to purchase these delightful treats starting November 24.

    Disneyland Candy CanesDisneyland Candy Canes

    Disneyland Candy Canes

    You’ll find delicious hand-pulled candy canes at the following locations:

    Candy Palace: Nov. 24, 29; Dec. 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 24
    Trolley Treats: Nov. 25, 28; Dec. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 25

     

  • Peppermint Candy Cane Churros at Disneyland

    Peppermint Candy Cane Churros at Disneyland

    When it comes to Disney and decking out the parks for the winter holidays food is always on the list of things that get that holiday touch. Red Peppermint Candy Cane Churros have been spotted by Disney fans at Disneyland and California Adventure Park, and they look pretty festive and pretty tasty.

    Instagram user @disneylanddreamer_rebecca say, “It’s so refreshing, minty & yummy! Its not to sweet either. Its perfect.” If you love churros and Peppermint then this is for you.

    Disney couple “TheDisneyDuoo” also shared a picture of the churros online, saying “This little guys a SECRET menu item and we are in love!!!!” and that they can be found at the churro stand right near the castle in Disneyland.

  • Swell Treats for Mickey’s Birthday at Walt Disney World Resort

    Swell Treats for Mickey’s Birthday at Walt Disney World Resort

    Oh boy, do these look tasty! Come along and sing a song and join the jamboree – Mickey Mouse’s birthday is this Saturday, and I know we are stoked! They are celebrating with sweets galore at Walt Disney World Resort! If you’re celebrating Mickey on his B-Day tomorrow, be sure to pick up one of his tasty treats and wish him a happy birthday. All of these items will be available all weekend, Nov. 17-19.

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    Found at Trolley Car Café

    • Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake – Cookies and cream-flavored cupcake with cookies and cream frosting

    Magic Kingdom Park
    Found at Main Street Bakery, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café and Pinocchio Village Haus

    • Steamboat Willie Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake – Cookies and cream cheesecake with chocolate glaze, whipped cookies and cream panna cotta and Steamboat Willie garnish
    • Found at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Be Our Guest Restaurant and Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen
    • Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat Chocolate Cake – Layers of flourless chocolate cake with caramel mousse, milk chocolate pearls and a red glaze

    Sorcerer Mickey dessert

    Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    Found at Contempo Café

    • Mickey’s Red Velvet Cake – with cream cheese filling and white chocolate glaze

    Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
    Found at Beach Club Marketplace and Market at Ale & Compass

    • Mickey’s Birthday Celebration Cupcake – Large peanut butter cupcake

    Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    Found at Narcoossee’s

    • Happy Birthday Mickey Dessert – Almond-crusted cheesecake

    Disney Springs
    Found at the Ganachery

    • Strawberry Ganache Lollipop
    • Mickey Mouse-themed Milk Chocolate Bar

    Found at Amorette’s Patisserie

    • Mini Mickey Dome Cake – Chocolate chiffon, milk chocolate mousse and orange blossom pâte de fruit
    • Mini Pluto Dome Cake – Banana and peanut butter-flavored
    • Mickey-Shaped Chocolate Macaroon

    Epcot
    Found at Sunshine Seasons

    • Mickey’s Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake

    Found at Rose & Crown Dining Room

    • Kid’s Bangers and Mash with Mickey-Shaped Potatoes
    • Scotch Egg with Mickey-Shaped Puff Pastry
    • Mickey-Shaped Cheese in Cheese Plate
    • Mickey Banoffee Tart – Banana, Jameson Irish Whiskey-Caramel, sweet cream and chocolate

    Found at The Garden Grill

    • Mickey-Shaped Cucumber Salad

    Found at Fountain View and Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

    • Mickey’s Celebration Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with white chocolate mousse and vanilla buttercream

    Found at Le Cellier Steakhouse

    • Mickey Nanaimo – Chocolate cake with peanut butter cream covered in red glaze with graham cracker-coconut streusel and toasted coconut ice cream

    Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    Found at Kona Café

    • Mickey’s Hau’oli lā Hānau – Coconut mousse, crispy vanilla pearls, tropical fresh fruits and dragon fruit sorbet

    Found at Capt. Cook’s

    • Mickey’s Chocolate Celebration Birthday Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake filled with strawberry guava ganache and topped with white chocolate mousse

    Disney’s All-Star Resorts
    Found at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

    • Mickey’s Pumpkin Mousse Marshmallow Tart – Pumpkin mousse with spiced marshmallow dipped in chocolate

    Found at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

    • Steamboat Mickey’s Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with Oreo buttercream

    Found at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

    • Mickey’s Pumpkin Whoopie Pie – Pumpkin whoopie pie with cream cheese buttercream

    Disney’s BoardWalk
    Found at BoardWalk Bakery

    • Heritage Mickey Dessert – Black and white tart with white chocolate mousse and topped with a dark chocolate Mickey dome adorned with chocolate ears, tail and buttons

    Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
    Found at Roaring Fork

    • Mickey’s Mischievous Rice Krispy Treat – Mickey-themed crispy treats

    Found at Whispering Canyon

    • Mickey’s Birthday Dark Chocolate Dome – Dark chocolate Mickey dome with raspberry sauce and Chambord cream

    Found at Geyser Point

    • Mickey’s Birthday Celebration Brownie – Mickey brownie with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate face

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    Found at The Mara

    • Mickey’s Charm – Lemon rose cremeux, caramelized milk chocolate mousse tart

    Found at Jiko – The Cooking Place

    • Fantasmic Entremet – Spiced chocolate and cherry entremets

    Found at Boma – Flavors of Africa

    • Steamboat Willie Cheesecake – Oreo cheesecake tartlets

    Found at Sanaa

    • Tropical Mickey Tart – Coconut lime cremeux, passion fruit mousse tart

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom
    Found at Creature Comforts, Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery and Isle of Java

    • Safari Mickey Cupcake – Yellow cake filled with banana pastry cream, dipped in chocolate ganache and topped with buttercream and fondant and red chocolate balloon

    Safari Mickey Cupcake

    Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
    Found at Leaning Palms and Happy Landings Ice Cream

    • Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with white buttercream icing and Happy Birthday Mickey chocolate topper

    Found at Typoon Tilly’s and Snack Shack

    • Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with buttercream icing and red chocolate Mickey glove

    Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
    Found at Trail’s End Restaurant

    • Mickey’s Birthday Celebration Cupcake – Yellow cake with strawberry filling, buttercream icing, sugar cookie Mickey Ears, chocolate buttons and tail

    ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    Found at ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill

    • Mini Mickey Dome Cake – Chocolate chiffon, milk chocolate mousse and orange blossom pâte de fruit

    Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    Found at Everything POP Shopping & Dining

    • Mickey Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake covered with buttercream frosting and topped with Oreo cookies and crumbles

    Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    Found at Landscape of Flavors

    • Mickey Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with buttercream icing, Oreos and white chocolate buttons

    Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
    Found at Artist Palette

    • Happy Birthday Mickey! – Funfetti cake with vanilla buttercream

    Disney’s Old Key West Resort
    Found at Good’s Food to Go

    • Mickey Funfetti Mini Cake – Yellow cake with vanilla bean filling

    Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    Found at Centertown

    • Mickey’s Birthday Celebration Cupcake – Red velvet cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and fondant Mickey topping

    Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter
    Found at Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory

    • Mickey’s Birthday Celebration Cupcake – Red velvet cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and fondant Mickey topping
  • Foodie Guide to Disney’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

    Foodie Guide to Disney’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

    Get ready to celebrate the season as the holidays return to Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off on tomorrow and you won’t want to miss all of the festive sweets and treats that our Magic Kingdom Chefs have cooked up this year.

    holiday cinnamon roll

    While most of these Disney treats are exclusive to the party, there are three items that will be available daily from Nov. 9-Dec. 22. The first one is a holiday cinnamon roll. This Mickey-shaped treat is decorated with red and green icing as well as a white chocolate snowflake.



    The second item available daily is a peppermint cupcake – a red velvet cupcake filled with peppermint mousse and topped with cream cheese, buttercream, peppermint sprinkles and peppermint bark. Both of these can be found at the Main Street Bakery. And the third item – a peppermint ice cream sundae available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor and Storybook Treats.

    peppermint ice cream sundae

    Exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the rest of this list is sure to satisfy your seasonal sweet tooth, starting with some tasty Yule Log desserts! You’ll find the first at the Main Street Bakery; this Yule Log consists of white chocolate mousse, raspberry mousse, cassis pate de fruit and chocolate flourless cake. It comes covered with a red glaze, striped with white chocolate and topped with a garnish featuring Mickey and Minnie. The next Yule Log is at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café, a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and ganache featuring Chip and Dale and Donald Duck. And what’s more– both of these Yule Log desserts are gluten-friendly.

    Yule Log Yule Log

    If you’re looking for more gluten-friendly options, over at Gaston’s Tavern, “Beauty and the Beast” fans will be excited to try this gluten-friendly Enchanted Christmas Belle Dessert. This flourless chocolate cake is filled with white chocolate peppermint mousse and covered in a yellow glaze with a chocolate garnish featuring Belle dressed in her holiday best. You’ll also find a gluten-friendly Tinker Bell Dessert in Disney at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café! This dessert consists of chocolate peppermint mousse, raspberry mousse, and dark chocolate mousse with a flourless chocolate cake bottom. It’s also covered in a green glaze and garnished with a chocolate piece featuring Tinker Bell.

    Enchanted Christmas Belle Dessert Cake Push Up Pop

    It looks like Sandy Claws is “Making Christmas” again with his new cake push-pop – available at Sleepy Hollow. He’s filled his dessert with layers of orange vanilla cake, cranberry cherry mousse, white crispy pearls, cream cheese buttercream and holiday sprinkles. It’s also topped with a chocolate piece featuring none other than Sandy Claws, himself! And that’s not all, Sleepy Hollow will also be serving up decadent red velvet Mickey waffles with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and holiday sprinkles.

    red velvet Mickey waffles

    Finally, if you’re looking to get your egg nog fix, then look no further than Storybook Treats, where you’ll find an egg nog custard dessert, topped with spiced chocolate cake, meringue and an edible Scrooge McDuck gold coin.

    egg nog custard dessert

    If you want to get in on the merry celebration and try all these delicious sweets and treats, then get your tickets today for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This winter celebration takes place on select nights Nov. 9-Dec. 22 at Magic Kingdom Park and includes live entertainment, spectacular fireworks, and an oh-so-jolly holiday parade.

     

  • Fantastical Gingerbread Displays Decorate the Walt Disney World Resort

    Fantastical Gingerbread Displays Decorate the Walt Disney World Resort

    As the holiday season draws near, the Walt Disney World Resort pastry chefs are bustling with excitement as they prepare their magnificent gingerbread displays! Each year, guests travel from around the world to see the beautifully-crafted gingerbread creations that adorn our parks and resorts. Here is the inside scoop on what’s in store for this year!

    Starting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Tusker House Restaurant will have a 3-foot long African-inspired gingerbread marketplace on display from Dec. 10 to Jan. 2, created by Pastry Chef Amber Vega. Over at Epcot, Pastry Chefs Noah French, Jason Stricker, and Crystal Saunders will be putting together two gingerbread displays at The American Adventure featuring the United States Capitol Building as well as the Lincoln Memorial. These will be on display starting Nov. 19 and will contain over 50 pounds of gingerbread! On Black Friday, Nov. 24, Pastry Chefs Yoly Lazo and Joseph Lodato from Disney Springs will have a set of gingerbread icons that celebrate the story behind Town Center; look for a display in the window of Amorette’s Patisserie where you can enjoy a sweet treat in between shopping stops.

    If you’re planning to go resort hopping to see the festive holiday decorations, our deluxe resorts will be featuring gingerbread displays that you won’t want to miss. Starting Nov. 9 on the 4th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you’ll find the beautiful Cinderella Castle, designed by Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes and his talented pastry team. This display recreates the castle in the style of legendary artist Mary Blair on a backdrop inspired by “it’s a small world.” With oversized gingerbread cookies depicting Cinderella and Prince Charming greeting guests from the castle forecourt, this 18-foot tall display is crafted from thousands of gingerbread blocks, rolled fondant, and a mouth-watering amount of modeling chocolate!
    Ginger BreadThis year also marks the 18th anniversary of the Holiday Carousel – a life-size, edible spinning carousel that’s become a holiday tradition at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. This year’s carousel is designed by Pastry Chefs Thomas Huebner, Jennifer Ladisky and Cindy Roman. The Lilo and Stitch-themed carousel will feature horses with hand-painted holiday characters and hand-crafted gingerbread snow flakes. See if you can spot all 18 hidden Mickeys on this display! There will also be a limited-edition pin featuring Lilo and Stitch available for purchase starting 11/17 at the Beach Club Marketplace. And right next door at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, you’ll also find the annual Holiday Miniature Train! These beautiful holiday displays will be in the lobbies of each resort starting Nov. 17.

    Ginger Bread

    And for the “Grand” finale, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is celebrating the 19th anniversary of its famous life-size gingerbread house, which will be located in the main lobby of the resort Nov. 15-Jan. 1. Each year, the Grand Floridian pastry team, led by Executive Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek, spend over 400 hours baking the gingerbread and over 160 hours constructing and decorating the house, which also contains The Bake Shop. There you can find gingerbread ornaments, cookies, and gingerbread house kits, all made using a classic gingerbread recipe from Austria. On Nov. 18, there will be a pin trading event with a special limited-edition pin featuring the penguins from “Mary Poppins.” What’s more, decorating aficionados will be excited to attend gingerbread house decorating demos conducted daily in the lobby in front of the display starting Dec. 1.