BREAKING NEWS: Even More Awesome Menu Options Coming to the Parks This Summer!
WOW! This is going to be THE SUMMER of FOOD across Disney theme parks! Disney has just unveiled a whole host of new menu items coming to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We’ve got sweet. We’ve got savory. We’ also got the return of a beloved buffet.
We hope your brought your appetites! Let’s take a look at some of Disney new best bites!
Walt Disney World:
Magic Kingdom
Zurg Freeze-Aunty Gravity’s Galactic Goodies – Starting tomorrow and available through the end of June is another treat that celebrates Lightyear. Head to this popular Tomorrowland snack spot to try one for yourself!
EPCOT
Garden Grill – This popular character dining spot in The Land Pavilion is seeing a couple of new menu additions. this includes Barbecued-roasted Chicken with Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce as well as a Southern-style Spoon Bread.
Sunshine Seasons – The quick service eatery on the ground floor of The Pavilion next to Soarin’ also has some new menu items including:
- Roast Beef Sandwich – made with chilled roast beef, chimichurri aioli, cheddar, arugula and red onion on a flour-topped kaiser roll with potato chips.
- Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich (plant-based) – features roasted red pepper, red onion, tomato, arugula, hummus and balsamic vinaigrette on herbed foccacia.
- Spice Fish Taco- with fire-roasted corn salsa, creamy jalapeno piri piri sauce, radish and plantain chips!
Coral Reef Restaurant- The table service eatery in the seas pavilion has recently undergone some menu enhancements. New items to be on the lookout for includes:
- Trio of Seasonal Dips – with fresh vegetable crudite and crisps.
- New England Clam Chowder
- Orange-glazed Sustainable Salmon – served with vegetable stir-fry and shiitake sticky rice.
- Cajun Chicken Pasta- filled with pull Cajun-spiced chicken, parmesan cream sauce, roasted mushrooms, peas, peppers and onions.
Disney Springs:
Picnic Series- Salt & Straw – The latest Disney Springs ice cream spot is serving up some delectable summer flavors as part of their Picnic Series . The menu is inspired by beloved summertime treats including watermelon, fried chicken and cherry pie!
Buzz Lightyear Star Commander Cone – Swirls on the Water – Celebrate Pixar’s latest film Lightyear with this purple cheesecake soft-serve adorned with chocolate wings and space sprinkles. This is only available through the end of the month so get yours while you can.
Dole Whip Float – Swirls on the Water – This special take on the popular Dole Whip Float features Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Wine, DOLE Whip strawberry and a fresh strawberry slice!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hollywood & Vine – We’ve got some spectacular news. Hollywood & Vine will be welcoming back buffet dining starting on August 28th. Here’s a look at some of the all-you-care-to enjoy delights you’ll find!
Breakfast:
- Brioche French Toast with Banana Foster Sauce
- Salmon and Bagel Casserole
- Plant-Based Frittata
Lunch & Dinner:
- Plant-based Roasted Mushroom Farro Risotte
- Slow-roasted Crispy Pork Belly with Guava glaze
- Shrimp and Bacon Mac & Cheese.
- Mississippi Mud Pie
- PB & J Tarts.
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano – This beloved Italian table service location has added some new menu items inspired by classic Italian cuisine. Be on the lookout for the following goodies starting in late June.
- Fried Fresh Mozzarella – served with marinara sauce, ricotta salata and lemon oil
- Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop- with creamy polenta, roasted tomatoes, mustard vincotto and charred broccolini.
- Mama’s Italian Pasta
- Sustainable Fish
- Mini Cannoli Trio
- Colors of Italy Cheesecake
- Blueberry Frangipane Tart
Old Key West Resort
Oliva’s- We’ve got some exciting news for Brunch fans. Starting on September 1, 2022, Olivia’s brunch service will be available seven days a week! This expanded offering will still feature your favorite classic brunch items with some new additions. Highlights include:
- Southernmost Buttermilk Fried Chicken
- Papa’s Hash
- Loaded Key West Bloody Mary
- Banana Bread Pudding – with Bahamian banana-rum syrup, coconut whipped cream and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham.
Disney’s All-Star Resorts
- Box Office Cupcake- World Premiere Food Court- All-Star Movies– a yellow cupcake filled with caramel and topped with marshmallow buttercream and a peanut-pretzel-popcorn brittle
- Rock and Roll Cupcake – Intermission Food Court- All Star Music- a yellow cupcake filled with peanut butter buttercream and topped with banana panna cotta and candied bacon.
- MVP Cupcake- The End Zone – All-Star Sports – Yellow cupcake stuffed with apple pie filling and topped with buttercream baseball and caramel popcorn-peanut crunch.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Flashback Creme Pie – Everything POP!- an oatmeal-raisin cookie sandwich filled with marshmallow creme topped with dark chocolate and cinnamon glaze.
- Pop Goes Bananas Cupcake – Everything POP! – a yellow cupcake filled with carmelized banana in a pastry creme topped with a caramel-latte buttercream.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Lightning McQueen Gravel Road Sundae- Landscapes of Flavor – Featuring vanilla soft-serve ice cream with chocolate cookie crumbs, chocolate sauce and a Lightning McQueen chocolate coin.
- Big Blue Ocean – The Drop Off – Made of Svedka Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Bols Blue Curaco and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade served with a souvenir glow cube.
- Seafoam Refresher- -The Drop Off- Malibu Coconut Rum, Bois Blue Curacao and pineapple juice and is garnished with pineapple.
Disneyland Resort:
Disney California Adventure Park
Paradise Garden Grill – Some barbecue highlights have been added to the menu including:
- Kansas City-Style BBQ Ribs – pork ribs with house-made BBQ sauce, pickles and onions
- North Carolina-Style BBQ Pork Sandwich- with creamy coleslaw, crispy jalapenos, pickles and onions
- St. Louis-style BBQ Rubbed Chicken – a beer-brined, roasted half chicken with pickles and onions
- Family Picnic Platter – This has a BBQ half chicken, pulled pork, ribs, andouille sausage, poblano mac & cheese, chuck wagon beans, potato salad with bacon, creamy coleslaw, jalapeno-cheddar cornbread, pickles and onions and cherry cheesecake.
Each of these options comes with your choice of sides including:
- Poblano Mac & Cheese
- Chuck Wagon Beans
- Potato Salad With Bacon
- Creamy Coleslaw
- Andouille Sausage
- Jalapeno-cheddar Cornbread
In addition, Paradise Garden Grill has some new beverages on the menu:
- Peach Cobbler Cocktail- with moonshine, peach schnapps and peach-cinnamon puree
- Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.
Disneyland
Red Rose Taverne – This popular Disneyland spot will now feature a new Late Night Menu available from 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm daily with new options including:
- Bonsoir Chili Cheese Poutine – with a hearty plant-based chili, shredded cheese and seasoned waffle fries
- Classic Poutine – slow-cooked beef, gravy, cheese curds, pickled red onions and waffle fries
- Firelight Fries – with tangy spiced chicken and pepperoncini ranch sauce on ranch-seasoned waffle fries.
Harbour Galley – Be sure to check out noteworthy menu-items including:
- Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl – with your choice of clam chowder, steak gumbo or plant-based vegetable gumbo
- Harbour Muffuletta Salad – with cured meats and cheese on mixed lettuce with oliva tapenade, giardiniera, pepperoncini and Italian dressing with slice sourdough.
- Pelican Punch – chilled tropical blend of pineapple, coconut and lime.
Royal Street Veranda – Head over to New Orleans Square to try out some new dishes that have been recently added to the menu including:
- Hoppin’ John IMPOSSIBLE Royal Wrap – seasoned plant-9based meat with rice, black-eyed peas, cheddar lettuce and Cajun dressing on a spinach tortilla.
- Street Steak Salad – made up of chilled steak on mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, candied pecans and fried onions with horseradish dressing.
- Blueberry Fritters – served with blue sugar and lemon curd dipping sauce.
(Note: All offerings are subject to change.)
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