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  • Digital Menus Offer Reduced-Contact Ordering at Walt Disney World Resort

    Digital Menus Offer Reduced-Contact Ordering at Walt Disney World Resort

    Now at Walt Disney World Resort, their many mouthwatering dishes are just a few easy taps away when using the digital menu through mobile ordering.

    It’s menu magic technology that limits contact and is simple to use – jusy scan a QR code, select and enjoy! 

    Currently, most quick-service park restaurant menus are available in the Mobile Order section of the My Disney Experience app and/or displayed on signage at the restaurant. And at select table-service locations, you can easily access a digital menu by scanning a QR code for a magical dining experience.

    If you haven’t already, take advantage of these digital menus and try the “Grey Stuff” while you’re at –  it’s delicious!   

  • Disney Releases Recipe for Fried Pickles from Carnation Café at Disneyland

    Disney Releases Recipe for Fried Pickles from Carnation Café at Disneyland

    Carnation Café in Disneyland has been serving up their signature deep-fried bites of tart, salty, crunchy pickles since 2012 and now Disney has released the recipe.

    Located right on Main Street, U.S.A, the classic fried pickle recipe from Carnation Café makes the perfect DIY recipe.

    Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below which includes their delicious house-made zesty dipping sauce:

    Fried Pickles from Carnation Café from Disneyland Park
    Makes 1 dozen

    Zesty House Sauce

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons favorite Sriracha sauce
    • 1/2 cup favorite ranch dressing
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

    Fried Pickles

    • 2 cups canola oil
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 16-ounce jar of dill pickle spears, about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary)

    For Zesty House Sauce:

    1. Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl, whisking well.
    2. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

    For Pickles:

    1. Using caution, pour oil into large skillet and heat to 365°F.
    2. Place flour in shallow dish.
    3. Whisk eggs until smooth in small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish.
    4. Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish.
    5. Lightly dredge each pickle spear in flour.
    6. Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat.
    7. Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat.
    8. Place breaded pickle on tray and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded.
    9. Carefully place breaded pickles in skillet and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally.  Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.  Serve immediately with zesty house sauce.
  • Farm Rich Releases New Mickey Mouse & Friends Mozzarella Shapes

    Farm Rich Releases New Mickey Mouse & Friends Mozzarella Shapes

    Farm Rich, known for its frozen appetizers, announced today that they have teamed up with Disney to release these new Mickey Mouse & Friends Mozzarella Shapes and they look delish!

    These fun new mozzarella shapes are inspired by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s iconic bow and the crispy bites are filled with mozzarella goodness..

    Check out the packaging below so you’ll know what to look for at your local grocery store:

    The crispy snack meets Disney’s Nutrition Guidelines and are made with 100 percent real mozzarella cheese and have 13 grams of protein per serving.

    These cute apps cost $6.99 and are available right now at grocery stores across the U.S. at stores like Publix, Kroger, Meijer, Albertsons/Safeway, Giant Eagle, C&S, Wegmans, Weis and more, and they’re also available for purchase online through Amazon Fresh.

  • Disney Shares Apple Pie Recipe from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney World

    Disney Shares Apple Pie Recipe from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney World

    In honor of 4th of July, Disney is serving up America’s favorite apple pie recipe from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge in Disney World.

    Their version is layered with tart Granny Smith apples and has a cake-like top crust that is simply delicious.  

    Apple pie is iconic. For many of us, it represents comfort and a feeling of home so it is no wonder this popular dessert is truly a slice of Americana – perfect for a 4th of July celebration! Take a look at the ingredients and directions below:

    Apple Pie from Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 
    Makes one 9-inch pie 

    PIE CRUST 

    • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 
    • 1/4 cup shortening 
    • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
    • 4 teaspoons sugar 
    • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 
    • 1/3 cup 2% milk 

    APPLES 

    • 1 cup water 
    • 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced 
    • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice 

    APPLE PIE BATTER 

    • 1/2 cup butter, softened 
    • 2/3 cup sugar 
    • 2 egg 
    • 1 1/2 cups flour 
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt 
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream 

    FOR PIE CRUST: 

    1. Combine butter, shortening, flour, sugar, and salt in bowl of electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed until crumbly.  
    2. Add milk and mix until incorporated.  
    3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes.  
    4. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and place in 9-inch pie plate.  
    5. Set aside. 

    FOR APPLES: 

    1. Bring water to simmer in large pot.  
    2. Place apples in a steamer basket and add to pot. Steam for 10 minutes. Remove from water. 
    3. Cool to room temperature and toss with apple pie spice.  

    FOR APPLE PIE BATTER: 

    1. Cream butter and sugar in bowl of stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add eggs and mix until just incorporated.  
    2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Slowly add to mixer and beat on medium speed until combined.  
    3. Add cream and mix until smooth.  
    4. Set aside until ready to bake.  

    FOR APPLE PIE: 

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 1/2 cup apple pie batter on top of pie crust, spread until smooth. Top with apples and remaining apple pie batter.  
    2. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes, until golden brown.  
    3. Cool to room temperature before serving. If desired, top pie with sliced almonds and dust with confectioners’ sugar once cooled. 

    Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. 

  • Mobile Order Adds Apple Pay and Arrival Times at Disney World Ahead of Reopening

    Mobile Order Adds Apple Pay and Arrival Times at Disney World Ahead of Reopening

    Disney World received approval from the state of Florida to reopen its theme parks and now they are adding some new changes to mobile ordering that you may want to hear.

    Previously guests would place a Mobile Order and you would receive a notification when the order was ready to be picked up, but now guests will have to select an arrival time and pick up their orders within a thirty minute window.

    Another new feature added to Mobile Order is the addition of new payment method options. You can now pay for your order with Apple Pay and Disney Gift Cards and well as with Disney Dining Catds and Disney Reward Redemption cards.

    Disney World is making a number of changes to make reopening safe for it’s guests and the new additions to the Mobile Order service will make cashless transactions even easier.

    Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open first, on July 11. Then, Epcot and Hollywood Studios will follow on July 15.

  • DIY Kitchen Sink Sundae Recipe Released by Disney Parks

    DIY Kitchen Sink Sundae Recipe Released by Disney Parks

    The Kitchen Sink sundae from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts is a Disney classic and now they have released the original recipe for it and how to make it at home!  

    If you’ve never tackled it before, be warned, this over-the-top indulgence includes everything and the kitchen sink – enough for your entire family to share! 

    Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below:

    Kitchen Sink from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
    Serves 4 to 6

    Ingredients: 

    • 1/2 cup warm fudge topping 
    • 1/2 cup warm butterscotch topping
    • 1/2 cup warm peanut butter topping
    • 1 medium banana, sliced in 1/2-inch slices
    • 1 cinnamon spice cupcake (2 ½ x 1 1/4-inch), quartered
    • 1 angel food cupcake (3 x 1 1/2-inch), quartered
    • 2 generous scoops vanilla ice cream
    • 2 generous scoops chocolate ice cream
    • 2 generous scoops strawberry ice cream
    • 1 generous scoop mint chocolate chip ice cream
    • 1 generous scoop coffee ice cream
    • 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup 
    • 1/4 cup marshmallow cream
    • 1/4 cup strawberry topping
    • 1/4 cup pineapple topping 
    • 14-ounce can dairy whipped topping 
    • 1 large brownie (6-inch x 6-inch), quartered  
    • 1 regular-sized candy bar, quartered
    • 4 chocolate cookies with cream filling
    • 1 tablespoon sliced toasted almonds 
    • 1 tablespoon dark and white chocolate shavings
    • 1 tablespoon crushed chocolate cookies with cream filling 
    • 1 tablespoon chopped jellied orange slices, about 2 large slices
    • 1 tablespoon milk chocolate chip morsels
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter chip morsels
    • 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
    • 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles 
    • 1/2 cup drained maraschino cherries 

    To Serve:

    1. Pour hot fudge, butterscotch, and peanut butter toppings into bottom of large bowl.  
    2. Layer banana slices and cupcake pieces over toppings. Top with all ice creams.  
    3. As quickly as possible, spoon chocolate syrup, marshmallow cream, strawberry, and pineapple toppings over ice cream.
    4. Cover completely with dairy whipped topping. Tuck brownie pieces, candy bar pieces, and cookies in whipped topping.
    5. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, dark and white chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, jellied orange slices, milk chocolate chip morsels, peanut butter morsels, chocolate sprinkles, and rainbow sprinkles. Top with cherries.
  • New Disney Princess and Marvel Goldfish Coming Soon From Pepperidge Farm

    New Disney Princess and Marvel Goldfish Coming Soon From Pepperidge Farm

    The snack that smiles back is teaming up with Disney once again and now Pepperidge Farm is releasing new additions to their lineup that feature a few iconic Disney princesses as well as Marvel superheroes.

    Goldfish announced the launch of these special-edition crackers this week and they filled with the same cheesy flavor, but instead of the classic Goldfish shape, the crackers are shaped like Jasmine, Moana, and Cinderella.

    You can find these royal shapes in one of three sparkly collectible packages that are available in pink, purple, or blue. Each package features two favorite princesses including Jasmine and Rapunzel, Tiana and Cinderella, and Moana and Ariel. Take a look at the different packaging below:

    Teaming up with Marvel for the first time, Goldfish is also releasing three different packages with the Avengers on them. Inside you’ll find special-edition crackers shaped like Iron Man, Black Widow, Black Panther, and the Avengers symbol.

    These special-edition crackers will be available exclusively at Target starting in June.

  • DIY Recipe for Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café Released by Disney

    DIY Recipe for Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café Released by Disney

    Be sure to clean up your dinner plate before you tackle this yummy Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

    This recipe is quick and easy and sure to please! We even have a handy dandy video to show you how to make it. Just be sure to mind your manners and behave yourself at the dinner table…and save room for dessert!

    Take a look below at the ingredients and instructions:

    Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Serves 1

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons jelly (strawberry or grape)
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
    • 1/4 cup milk

    Directions:

    1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.
    2. Add additional peanut butter or jelly to taste.

    Cook’s Notes: Two cups sliced strawberries can be substituted for jelly.

  • Disney Releases At-Home ‘Grey Stuff’ Recipe and It’s Delicious

    Disney Releases At-Home ‘Grey Stuff’ Recipe and It’s Delicious

    Disney has released another park recipe you can make at home! It’s time to tie your napkin ‘round your neck while we provide a new easy at-home recipe inspired by the ultimate “Grey Stuff” found at Disney Parks around the world.

    Being one of our most sought-after recipes, our chefs got together to create this simple version the entire family will enjoy making and eating! Why not make it a “Beauty and the Beast”-themed evening and serve while watching the animated classic or live-action version (or both!) on Disney+?

    And now we invite you to relax, pull up a chair as we proudly present –the Grey Stuff! Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below:

    Simple At-Home Grey Stuff Recipe Inspired by the  Ultimate “Grey Stuff” at Disney Parks 
    Makes 12

    Ingredients: 

    • 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk 
    • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 
    • 15 chocolate sandwich cookies 
    • 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed 
    • 3 tablespoons instant chocolate pudding mix  
    • 12 scalloped sugar cookies 
    • Edible sugar pearls  

    Directions: 

    1. Pour milk into large mixing bowl. Add instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, until firm. 
    2. Place chocolate sandwich cookies in food processor and pulse until puréed.  
    3. Fold puréed cookies into pudding mix. Stir until fully mixed. 
    4. Add whipped topping and instant chocolate pudding.  Stir until fully mixed. 
    5. Place in refrigerator and chill for one hour. 
    6. Spoon grey stuff into piping bag fitted with desired tip. Pipe grey stuff onto cookies. Top with sugar pearls. 
  • Disney Shares Tonga Toast Recipe Used at One of it’s Resorts and it’s Delicious

    Disney Shares Tonga Toast Recipe Used at One of it’s Resorts and it’s Delicious

    When you read “banana-stuffed sourdough bread, battered, deep-fried, and dusted with cinnamon-sugar” you know what’s coming – Tonga Toast! Today, Disney shared the recipe for the breakfast favorite and now you can make it at home!

    Currently served at Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s, this decadent breakfast classic has been on the menu at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort since 1971.

    This blissfully rich breakfast recipe is the perfect is a great way for the family to enjoy a taste of Disney magic. Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below:

    Tonga Toast from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 
    Serves 4 

    Ingredients: 

    Sugar-Cinnamon 

    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon 

    Batter 

    • 4 large eggs 
    • 1 1/3 cup whole milk 
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 

    Tonga Toast 

    • 1 quart canola oil, for frying 
    • 1 loaf sourdough bread (uncut, 12 inches long) 
    • 2 large bananas, peeled 

    Directions: 

    For Sugar-Cinnamon: 

    Mix sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl (large enough to roll toast) with a fork until thoroughly blended.  Set aside. 

    For Batter: 

    Whip eggs in medium bowl (large enough to dip toast) until well beaten. Add milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.   

    For Tonga Toast: 

    1. Using caution, preheat oil to 350°F in a large pot or a deep fryer. (If using a large pot, use a candy thermometer to make certain the oil does not get any hotter or it will burn.) 
    2. Slice the bread into four three-inch-thick slices. 
    3. Cut each banana in half crosswise, then each piece lengthwise. 
    4. Place a bread slice flat on the counter and tear out just enough from the middle (do not tear all the way through) to stuff half a banana into; repeat with each bread slice. 
    5. Dip stuffed bread into batter, covering both sides, allowing excess batter to drip off bread and place carefully into hot oil. 
    6. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown. If needed, turn toast over after 2 minutes and cook for another 2 minutes on other side. Remove and drain excess oil. 
    7. Roll toast in cinnamon-sugar. Repeat for each piece of toast.