Foodie Guide to Valentine’s Day 2022

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Romance is in the air with endless goodies from Disney Parks across the globe and we’re excited to share the tasty items Guests can enjoy this Valentine’s Day.

As Feb. 14 approaches, there is no shortage of delightful eats and sips to enjoy for an extra touch of l’amour at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

Prepare to be captivated by your tastebuds as you eat your way through this heart-filled day because these bites and drinks aren’t just adorable, they’re delicious too. And the fun doesn’t stop at just the treats. Guests can take the heartfelt vibes home with you with this Disney Love Songs playlist [insert link here] filled with all your favorite ballads!

All Guest need is love, an appetite, and this guide to check out the many Valentine’s Day delights awaiting them! 

Walt Disney World Resort

EPCOT

Coral Reef Restaurant (available Feb.14)

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake: Flourless chocolate cake and dark chocolate crémeux with fresh berries, raspberry whipped cream, and raspberry méringue (New)

Le Cellier Steakhouse (available Feb.14)

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two: Flourless chocolate cake and dark chocolate crémeux with fresh berries, raspberry whipped cream, and raspberry méringue (New)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14)

  • Engagement Ring Cake: Chocolate cake filled with raspberry sauce atop a shortbread cookie complete with a white chocolate engagement ring (Plant-based) (New)

The Hollywood Brown Derby (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14)

  • Red Velvet White Chocolate Mousse: Red velvet white chocolate mousse atop a chocolate cookie (New)

The Trolley Car Café (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14)

  • Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream (New)

Resorts

Available at Multiple Resorts Feb. 9 through Feb. 20

  • Sweetheart Chocolate Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with hazelnut cream topped with chocolate hazelnut and strawberry buttercream, a white chocolate heart, and strawberry crisp pearls. (New) Available at the following:
    • Landscapes of Flavor at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    • Riverside Mill at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
    • The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Intermission Food Court

  • Sweetheart Sundae: Mickey and Minnie red velvet waffle with strawberry and chocolate swirl, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (available Feb.9 through Feb. 20) (New)
  • Mickey and Minnie Bouquet: Mickey and Minnie red velvet cake with chocolate topped sugar cookies (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14) (New)

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

World Premiere Food Court

  • Sweetheart Sundae: Mickey and Minnie red velvet waffle with strawberry and chocolate swirl, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (available Feb.9 through Feb. 20) (New)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Sanaa (available Feb. 14)

  • Valentine’s Day Candy Bar: Coconut, apricot, caramel, pistachio, and cashew bar coated with milk chocolate and topped with chai cream, red velvet crumbs, and raspberry gel

Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Bakery (available Feb.7 through Feb. 14)

  • Marshmallow Mountain Cookie: Sugar cookie with a mountain of vanilla marshmallow dipped in white chocolate and finished with Valentine’s sprinkles (New)
  • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Available individually or in a pack of six (New)
  • Cannoli, Coconut Macaron, Sugar Cookies, and Mickey Cinnamon Rolls in pink and red colors (New) 

Flying Fish (available Feb.11 through Feb. 13)

  • Cocoa Breach Vanilla Custard: Cocoa breach vanilla custard with milk chocolate bavarois and feuilletine crunch topped with a heart-shaped under a red chocolate disk (New)

Trattoria al Forno (available Feb.11 through Feb. 14)

  • Porterhouse Beefsteak for Two: Garlic butter, truffled gnocchi gratin, and pancetta brussels sprouts (New)
  • Cherry Cordial Brownie: Cherry cordial brownie base, chocolate crunch mousse, cherry filling, and amaretto panna cotta (New)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Steakhouse 71 (available through Feb. 28)

  • Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancake: Chocolate chip pancake with a raspberry cream cheese icing, fresh strawberries, and a chocolate strawberry sauce (New) 

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (available through Feb. 15) 

  • Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cherry Blondie Pop: Chocolate cherry blondie pop dipped in dark chocolate (New)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Scat Cat’s Club (available Feb.1 through Feb. 28)

  • Mickey Beignet: Mickey-shaped beignet drizzled with cinnamon candy drizzle and Valentine’s Day quins with crushed cinnamon candies
  • Baton Rouge Beignets: Two traditional beignets with cinnamon candy drizzle, Valentine’s Day quins, and crushed cinnamon candies with a pipette of cinnamon whisky

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (available Feb. 14)

  • Valentine’s Day Cupcake: Strawberry cupcake with chocolate custard filling topped with buttercream, white chocolate hearts, and heart sprinkles (New)

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (available Feb. 10 through Feb. 24)

  • Chocolate-dipped Strawberries
  • Hearts of Romance Cake: Strawberry short cake (New) 

Marketplace Snacks (available through Feb. 26)

  • DOLE Whip Chocolate and Strawberry: Chocolate soft-serve swirled with DOLE Whip strawberry garnished with a chocolate-dipped strawberry

The Ganachery (available through Feb. 14)

  • Sweetheart Minnie Piñata: Chocolate sphere filled with marshmallow and chocolate (New)
  • Ruby Kiss Bon Bons: Kiss-shaped bonbon made from ruby chocolate (New)
  • Strawberry & Champagne Ganache Squares: Strawberry and Champagne chocolate ganache squares

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Red Rose Taverne  

  • Gorgeous Grey Stuff: Red shortbread cookie, red velvet cake, raspberry, cookies & cream mousse, and heart sprinkles (available Feb. 1 through Feb. 28) (New)
  • Heart-shaped Butter Cookie: Heart-shaped shortbread cookie with strawberry glaze, white chocolate drizzle, and heart sprinkles (available Feb. 1 through Feb. 28) (New)
  • Strawberry Sweet Tea: Black Tea with lemon and sweetened with strawberries (available through Mar. 28) (New)

Galactic Grill (available through Mar. 1)

  • Spicy Nash Chicken Sandwich: Fried breaded chicken breast smothered in house-made Nashville hot-inspired sauce, with bread-and-butter pickle chips, and mayo on a toasted bun served with choice of Greek yogurt or french fries (New)
  • Galactic Sunrise Slush: Strawberry limeade with a mix of sliced strawberries and purée served with a light-up glow cube (New)

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (available Feb. 11 through Feb. 14)

  • Sweetheart Sundae: Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, strawberry sauce, caramel and chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and red sugar sprinkles topped with a chocolate-covered strawberry (New)

Alien Pizza Planet (available through Mar. 1)

  • SpaceDip Pizza Slice topped with spinach & artichoke dip, chicken, capicola, and assorted cheeses

Tomorrowland Churro and Pretzel Stands (available through Mar. 1)

  • Sour Cherry Pretzel: Cream Cheese-filled pretzel with sour cherry sugar (New)
  • Sour Cherry Churro with sour cherry sugar

New Orleans Square Churro Stand and Critter Country Churro and Lemonade Cart (available Feb. 1 through Feb. 28

  • Strawberry Churro: Churro rolled in strawberry sugar

The Tropical Hideaway (available Feb. 1 through Feb. 28)

  • Valentine Swirl: DOLE Whip watermelon and cherry swirl

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café (available Feb. 14)

  • Valentine Macaron: Red and white macaron and strawberry buttercream filled with strawberry jam and brownie (New) 

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (available Feb. 11 through Feb. 14)

  • True Love Sundae: Scoops of vanilla and strawberry ice cream served in a waffle cup and topped with strawberry sauce, cherry whipped cream, sprinkles, and a chocolate-covered strawberry 

Town Square Churro Stand (available Feb. 1 through Mar. 1)

  • Sweet Strawberry Dipping Sauce: Sweet strawberry dipping sauce

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite (SOLD OUT) 

For those Guests visiting for one of Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite events, make sure to bring your appetite! Guests will fall in love with these delicious options like the brand-new My answer is…Churro! or the delicious Star-Berry Cheesecake Shake at Galactic Grill. Make sure to add the Ham and Straw-Brie Sandwich from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe to the list to try this unique twist packed with flavor. For a sweet finish, indulge in the Sweetheart Funnel Cake from Stage Door Café.

Disney California Adventure Park

Lamplight Lounge (available Feb. 11 through Feb. 14)

  • The Love That Lasts a Life Time Sweet Cocktail: Raspberry rum, liqueur, pineapple juice, orgeat, lime juice, and raspberry purée (New)
  • The Flame Spicy Cocktail: Raspberry rum, peach schnapps, mango, and raspberry purées with lime juice and firewater bitters (New)
  • The Ex Sour & Bitter Cocktail: Citron vodka, lemonade, blackberries, agave, and angostura bitters (New)
  • Valentine Cocktail Flight: The Ex, The Flame & The Love (New)

Various Candy Locations Around Disneyland Resort Including Marceline’s Confectionery, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, and Pooh Corner (available through Feb. 14)

  • “Bee Mine” Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel and red chocolate and decorated in white and dark chocolate with cute little chocolate bee
  • Strawberry Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in pink strawberry-flavored chocolate and drizzled with red chocolate
  • “Bee Mine” Cereal Treat: Heart-shaped cereal treat dipped in red chocolate and decorated in white and dark chocolate with a cute little chocolate bee
  • Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallow wand dipped in caramel and dark chocolate drizzled with red and pink chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled in white chocolate
  • Milk Chocolate Swirl Strawberry: Long-stemmed strawberry swirled in milk, white, and dark chocolate

Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

GCH Holiday Cart (available Feb.1 through Mar. 1) 

  • Mickey Mouse-shaped Valentine’s Cookies
  • Heart-shaped Sugar Cookies
  • Chocolate Minnie Mouse-shaped Crisped Rice Treats
  • Chocolate-dipped Strawberries
  • Ombre Macarons

Craftsman Bar (available Feb.1 through Mar. 1)

  • Tuxedo Strawberry: Raspberry rum, dark crème de cacao, strawberry purée, and half and half served “up” in a chocolate-coated martini glass with strawberry garnish
  • California Crush: Apple whiskey, strawberry purée, lemon, and agave served with a mint sprig and strawberry heart garnish
  • Love’s Lantern: Citrus vodka, raspberry Liqueur, and lime garnished with edible flowers and a glow cube

Disneyland Hotel

Coffee House (available Feb.1 through Mar. 1)

  • Red Velvet Cupcake (New)
  • Sablé Heart Cookie with raspberry filing (New)
  • Raspberry Mocha (New)
  • Iced Raspberry Mocha (New) 

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill (available Feb.1 through Mar. 1)

  • Red Velvet Cupcake (New)
  • Sablé Heart Cookie with raspberry filing (New)

(Note: All offerings are subject to change.)

Disney Cruise Line Guests Recently Recovered from COVID-19 May Qualify to Be Considered as “90-Day-Recovered”

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Disney Cruise Line updated their policies for Guests who have recently recovered from COVID-19.

In some cases, people who have recently recovered from COVID-19 may still test positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If Guests have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 11-90 days of their sail date, they may qualify to be considered as “90-Day-Recovered.” With the appropriate documentation and subsequent approval, Guests considered “90-Day-Recovered” are not required to participate in COVID-19 testing during the Pre-Sail, Embarkation or Disembarkation phases of their voyage.

Disney Makes Major Update to Controversial Genie+, Lightning Lane Service

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Walt Disney World Resort Guests have been getting used to a brand new system over the course of the last few months.

Disney unveiled Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Lightning Lane services as its new fast pass system last fall, meaning that Guests could pay an extra $15 per person to book reservations for attractions and use the ‘lightning lane’ instead of waiting in the regular queue.

However, the returns have not been great.

disney genie not working

Many Disney Park Guests have been upset that they haven’t been able to book the attractions they’ve wanted to get reservations and some have noted inflated wait times on rides. Others have reported problems and glitches within the app and on Disney Genie’s opening day at Disneyland Resort, the feature crashed.

However, the latest feature should prove to be one that is both convenient and necessary for groups traveling to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort alike.

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Theme Park Reporter Scott Gustin shared on Twitter that the Walt Disney World app had been updated to now include a linking code feature. This means that Guests who travel with a party, whether that be family or friends, can now easily link their accounts to book Disney Genie+, lightning lane, and dining reservations using a simple QR code.

The Walt Disney World app has been updated and now includes a “linking code” feature to make it easier to connect with family and friends. After you open your QR linking code under My Profile, a friend can scan and link your accounts to book Genie+, Lightning Lane, etc.

If you’ve ever attempted to add family or friends in the previous way, you know that the app can be difficult and locations can be spotty at best. This new feature will make connecting a breeze!

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

Disney Strikes Deal With WWE Amidst Rumors of Buying Wrestling Company

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The Walt Disney Company has inked a deal with the WWE for exclusive streaming content.

According to a report by Deadline, Disney and WWE reached a deal for the WWE Network to stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia and this is being seen as a potential prelude for more deals to fall into place in other territories in the future.

The move follows that of the WWE Network, a pioneering direct-to-consumer service, to NBCUniversal’s Peacock in the U.S. last spring. That $1 billion agreement netted the WWE a significant revenue boost and execs have signaled plans to leverage streaming rights around the world. The Indonesia setup kicks off on January 30 with the Royal Rumble from St. Louis.

Walt Disney Company’s Indonesia General Manager Vineet Puri said the company was excited to welcome WWE onto its programming in the territory.

“As home of the best global and local language content, we’re excited to welcome the extensive library of content from WWE Network to the ever expanding slate of Disney+ Hotstar. With this new content on Disney+ Hotstar, we hope to expand our reach and engage even more audiences in Indonesia.”

According to Deadline, WWE President Nick Khan called Disney “the gold standard in creating iconic intellectual property that serves as the backbone for international business growth.” By teaming with Disney+ Hotstar, he added, will enable the WWE to “deliver WWE Network content including WrestleMania on a best-in-class platform to our existing fans in Indonesia while also introducing WWE to new audiences in the region as Disney+ continues to expand its reach internationally.”

While nothing has been confirmed, there have been rumors for a couple of years that Disney might move to buy the sports entertainment giant at some point in the future and these rumors have amplified as WWE Chairman Vince McMahon continues to age and potential competition has emerged in the form of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), which is owned by Tony Khan.

At this point, however, the expectation of what could come from this deal in the future is more international WWE Network markets potentially moving to Disney’s streaming platform, but for now in the U.S. the WWE Network is locked on NBC Universal’s Peacock streaming service.

Current stars in the WWE include names like Seth Rollins, Big E, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Edge, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, among others.

“Bruno” song from Disney’s “Encanto” sung by the animatronics in a classic Disney Parks attraction

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Encanto’s soundtrack is so popular, even the Country Bears know the words!

Love it or hate it, Disney’s newest animated feature, Encanto, continues to get rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, and for all the love shown for the story of Encanto, if we’re honest, it’s the music that’s probably one of our most favorite parts of the film–and we’re in good company, as evidenced by the songs from the film’s soundtrack climbing the charts, including Billboard’s and Spotify’s.

And just last week, Encanto‘s trademark song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” broke a record held since 1994 and 1995, beating out “Let It Go” from Disney’s 2013 blockbuster, Frozen, which had, at one time, climbed to the No. 5 spot on Billboard’s charts. The Bruno ballad reached the No. 4 spot, tying with Sir Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” from 1994 Disney’s The Lion King and “Colors of the Wind” sung by Vanessa Williams from Disney’s 1995 Pocahontas.

The Singer Who Voiced Pocahontas Remixed "Colors Of The Wind" And It's Amazing

Soundtracks from Disney’s animated films have often climbed the charts, and fans have often been wowed by new songs from the films when they’re released. The popularity of Encanto‘s music, however, seems to have some massive staying power, as some of the songs, like “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” continue to make their rounds on social media–and sometimes with creative twists to them.

One of those “creative twists” popped up on our Twitter feed, and we had to share, as it features the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” performed by the animatronic bears from Disney’s Country Bear Jamboree attraction. Take a look!

Scott Gustin with Nextstar Media calls it “The best thing he’s ever watched.” The Country Bear Jamboree bears do a great job of covering the uber-popular song from the Encanto soundtrack, don’t you think?

Teddi Berra descends from the ceiling on a swing as she “covers” the part of the song sung by Isabela from Encanto–pretty fitting!

isabela encanto and teddi berra country bear jamboree

All the bears from the Country Bear Jamboree play a part in “singing” the popular Bruno ballad–Big Al sings about growing a gut, Henry sings about losing his hair (and of course, it’s a raccoon that’s on his head now), Trixie sings about her fish dying (and has the tissue in her paw so she can catch her tears), and even Melvin, Buff, and Max, the mounted animals on the wall, sing along with the whole Jamboree company.