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  • Disney Parks Mouse-shaped Beignets Home Recipe Released

    Disney Parks Mouse-shaped Beignets Home Recipe Released

    IT’S TIME FOR MICKEY BEIGNETS!!!! That’s right, today’s recipe is everyone’s favorite fluffy fried treat from both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

    Now, you can cook up your favorite memories from New Orleans Square and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter from the comfort of your own kitchen. These beignets are the perfect snack to eat while watching Disney’s animated classic “The Princess and the Frog” on Disney+. All you need is this recipe, a heaping helping of powdered sugar, and a love for our favorite pal, Mickey!

    Take a look below for ingredients and instructions:

    Mickey Mouse-shaped Beignets
    10 large Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets or 2 dozen small beignets

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
    • 1/4 cup warm water (105°)
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 1 egg
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup boiling water
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • Powdered sugar

    Directions:

    1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
    2. Combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour and boiling water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. With the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
    3. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter or cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let dough rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 
    4. Using caution, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side. Remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain.  Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

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

  • Disney DIY Recipe for Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill

    Disney DIY Recipe for Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill

    Disney has brought us another yummy recipe to bring the Magic of Disney Parks to our homes! This Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast is a perfectly sweet way to start your morning and is one of the many dishes that rotate seasonally on the menu at Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.

    This fun French toast will definitely taste like paradise and is one more way for you to create #DisneyMagicMoments with the whole family.

    Take a look below for ingredients and directions:

    Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana, French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

    Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    • 8 thick slices day-old challah bread
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 3/4 cup low-fat chocolate milk
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Chocolate syrup and powdered sugar, optional

    Directions: 

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9x13x2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
    2. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Slice bananas into 1/2-inch slices, and add to bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.
    3. Combine peanut butter, eggs, chocolate milk, cinnamon, and salt in a blender. Process until smooth.
    4. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture. Stir gently until bread cubes have absorbed egg mixture.
    5. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
    6. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.  

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

  • Disney Shared The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Used At One Of Its Resorts and it’s Delicious

    Disney Shared The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Used At One Of Its Resorts and it’s Delicious

    To help bring the Magic of Disney home, Disney has been sharing recipes for some of its most iconic treats from the parks, like churro bites and Dole whips, and now there is a Disney resort-inspired chocolate chip cookie recipe that you can make at home and save some dough.

    Chocolate chip cookies get their very own holiday coming up on May 15 and the chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have shared their recipe for The quintessential all-American treat

    Below you’ll find Chef Erich’s chocolate chip cookie recipe – a delicious and easy sweet you can make at home for memories of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation.

    Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Makes about 3 dozen medium, or 18 large cookies

    2 1/2 cups flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks butter), softened
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
    2 eggs
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

    1. Preheat oven to 330°F.
    2. Sift flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and set aside.
    3. Combine butter, brown sugar and powdered sugar in a separate bowl and cream with electric mixer until fluffy.
    4. With mixer running, add eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. Mix until combined, scraping sides of bowl.
    5. Slowly add flour mixture, scraping sides of bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.
    6. Scoop 1 tablespoon dough for medium cookies and 2 tablespoons for large onto ungreased baking sheet.
    7. Bake until light golden, 10 to 12 minutes for medium cookies, 12 to 14 minutes for large.
  • How to make Disney’s Dole Whip at home

    How to make Disney’s Dole Whip at home

    Disney parks are temporarily closed, but you can still bring home the Magic of Disney with this delicious Disney Dole Whip recipe!

    After sharing their churro bites recipe earlier this week, Disney is now delighted fans by sharing the recipes for making Dole Whips at home.

    The park released the recipe for its famous Dole Whip on its app on Wednesday. Take a look below:

    Recipe:

    • 1 big scoop of ice cream
    • 4 oz of pineapple juice
    • 2 cups of frozen pineapple
    • Add all ingredients to a blender until it’s a thick drink.
    • Add your swirl and then you’re done.
  • Delicious Disney Churro Bites Home Recipe

    Delicious Disney Churro Bites Home Recipe

    The parks are temporarily closed, but if your looking for a new way to bring the Magic of Disney home you can still enjoy a delicious Disney churro with this DIY recipe!

    This recipe is inspired by the delicious snack that can be found at all of Disney’s parks across the globe. The recipe serves four people and is a perfect snack!

    Take look at the ingredients and instructions below:

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup water
    • 8 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
    • ½ cup sugar

    Instructions

    1. Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
    2. Reduce heat to low.
    3. Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
    4. Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
    5. Heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚.
    6. Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry. 
    7. Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
    8. Drain churro bites on paper towel.
    9. Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.
  • Disney & Edy’s Release Ice Cream Flavors Inspired By Pixar Movies

    Disney & Edy’s Release Ice Cream Flavors Inspired By Pixar Movies

    Edy’s is partnering up with Disney’s Pixar to release four new ice cream flavors that celebrate Pixar’s classic animated hits “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles” and “Monsters, Inc.”

    The limited-edition flavors can be found at participating stores (such as Publix and Meijer) now, but they won’t be around forever, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy these yummy additions to the Edy’s family.

    First, there is Coral Reef Orange and Cream, which pays homage to “Finding Nemo.” The light orange and vanilla sherbet include the sweet addition of little chocolate fishes.

    Then, there’s Cookies and Scream, a yummy cookies n’ cream combo that is a nod to “Monsters, Inc.” It’s made with light vanilla ice cream, chocolate cookie pieces, a fudge swirl and little Mike and Sully chocolate pieces.

    And then there’s Jack-Jack Cookie Crumble, which is a combo of light chocolate and vanilla ice cream mixed with chocolate cookie pieces and little chocolate masks (to mimic the superhero masks worn by the characters in “The Incredibles”).

    Last but not least is Edy’s new Chocolate Peanut Butter Toy Chest. Made with light chocolate ice cream and a peanut butter swirl, the dessert is made even more decadent thanks to chocolate “Toy Story” pieces that are filled with peanut butter.

  • New Plant-Based Cookie Fries Available at Disney World

    New Plant-Based Cookie Fries Available at Disney World

    In the past few years, Walt Disney World Resort Chefs have been transforming their menus with more plant-based options now you can find the new plant-based cookie fries at the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. 

    The plant-based cookie fries are unique and yummy treat to end your meal with. Similar to biscotti, these chocolate chip cookie sticks come with several plant-based dipping sauces: marshmallow cream, chocolate, and strawberry.

    This recipe makes 32 cookie fries and is the perfect serving size for a small gathering of friends or a family dinner. They’re so good, you have to take a look at the recipe below:

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • 1/2 cup plus one tablespoon plant-based margarine, softened
    • 7 tablespoons warm water
    • 5 tablespoons liquid egg substitute
    • 1 tablespoon molasses
    • 1/2 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips

    DIRECTIONS

    1. Combine flour, powdered sugar, and plant-based margarine in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth. 
    2. In small bowl, combine warm water and egg substitute. Add egg substitute and molasses to mixer. Mix on medium speed until smooth. 
    3. Fold in chocolate chips. 
    4. Place in an 8×8-inch pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
    5. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. 
    6. Cut into 32 strips that are 1/4-inch wide and 4 inches long. Place 16 strips on each baking sheet. 
    7. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until crunchy.

    Currently, at Walt Disney World Resort, you can find these items by looking for the new green leaf menu icon during your visit.

  • New Disney Dining Plan Option Coming Soon to Disney World

    New Disney Dining Plan Option Coming Soon to Disney World

    A Disney Dining Plan is a convenient way to have the expense of your meals already paid for when you go on vacation. Now, you’ll have a new option to choose from when Disney Dining Plus is released February 27th!

    You still have the same three options as before, but there will now be a fourth option called the “Plus” plan that should really add some flexibility to your planning.

    Take a look below at all the details:

    Current Dining Plan options:

    • Quick-Service Dining Plan:
      • 2 quick service credits and 2 snack credits per night
      • 1 re-fillable mug per stay
      • ($55 per adult, $26 per child, per night)
    • Disney Dining Plan:
      • 1 table service credit, 1 quick service credit, and 2 snack credits per night
      • 1 re-fillable mug per stay
      • ($78 per adult, $30 per child, per night)
    • Deluxe Dining Plan:
      • 3 table service credit and 2 snack credits per night
      • 1 re-fillable mug per stay
      • ($119 per adult, $47.50 per child, per night)

    New “Plus” Plan Details:

    Like all the other plans, you’ll get 2 snack credits per night of your stay and 1 re-fillable resort mug per stay.

    The PLUS part comes in with the meal credits!
    You will get: 2 dining credits per night that can be used in any combination of either Table Service, Quick Service, or Character Dining.

    This new plan will likely fit in between the Disney Dining Plan and the Deluxe Dining Plan. I’m going to take a guess and say that the price points will run about $98 for adults and $39 for children for this new option.

    If you’re thinking of planning a Disney vacation make sure you contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations! Her services are completely FREE when you book with her and she’ll keep you up to date on the new and exciting things coming to Disney.

  • New Mickey Waffle Phone Case Coming to Disney Parks and shopDisney

    New Mickey Waffle Phone Case Coming to Disney Parks and shopDisney

    As part of the Disney Eats collection, Disney will be releasing a new Mickey Waffle Phone Case thats just perfect for showing off your Disney Foodie side!

    Mickey Waffles are a fan favorite for breakfast at Disney parks and resorts and a phone case honoring the yummy breakfast treat has a nice ring to it don’t you think?

    The new case has two Mickey Waffles complete with a pat of butter on top adorning a protective red phone case. There is no word yet on when ot will be released, but it should be available on shopDisney soon as well as Disneyland and Disney World.

  • Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    If you like a good mimosa with breakfast then you’ll love the Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa available at Ale & Compass Restaurant located in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Disney World.

    On the menu its known as Agua Fresca Libation and it’s made with Paul Cheneau Cava with Agua Fresca Strawberry and Hibiscus and costs $12.

    This hidden gem has been on the menu since Ale & Compass Restaurant opened in 2017 and it goes great with the amazing breakfast buffet offered at the restaurant. Take a look below for a break down of the ingredients and a close look at the buffet:

    Agua Fresca: A sweet and refreshing fruit drink made with only 4 ingredients. A refreshing blend of strawberries, water, sugar, and lime juice is a great light alternative to the traditional orange juice made mimosa.

    Paul Cheneau Cava: The sparkling Cava actually comes from Spain, however, the name fits, as it is surprisingly champagne-like. A fine pale yellow in color, with golden highlights, it offers complex yellow and spice fruit, along with pinpoint bubbles and subtle biscuity notes. For the money, Paul Cheneau can’t be beat.

    The New England-inspired eatery boasts a seafood-focused menu however, guests can find a number of additional non-seafood options as you can see below:

    At Ale & Compass Restaurant you can drop anchor for Eastern Seaboard eats that the whole crew will love and start the day with hearty breakfast dishes—including omelets, dark chocolate waffle, salted caramel-apple French toast or a protein bowl. Or, enjoy lighter fare, like fruit smoothies.