Disney Eats Foodie Guide to Feasts and Treats for Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! This year to celebrate Thanksgiving, the culinary teams at Walt Disney World Resort are bringing their fall A-game because there is no shortage of items for you to indulge in from coast to coast.

Throughout the month of November, leading up to Thanksgiving Day on November 24, guests will be able to gobble down classics like Thanksgiving Dinners across the resort and fall, sweet staples like a Pumpkin Pie Shake at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. From the savory to the sweet, guests can find it all – and then some – to give them pumpkin to talk about.

Walt Disney World Resort

Resorts

Available at Multiple Resorts

  • Falling for Plant-based: Cupcake with chocolate buttercream and autumn quins (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat-friendly) (New) (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available) Available at the following:
    • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter
  • Thanksgiving Dinner: Roasted turkey dinner, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, and cranberry relish (Available Nov. 24 only; mobile order available) Available at the following:
    • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    • Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter
    • The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
    • Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Pumpkin Tart: Classic pumpkin tart with whipped cream (Available Nov. 24 only; mobile order available) Available at the following:
    • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Intermission Food Court, World Premiere Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available)

  • Gobble Wobble Bundt Cake: Cinnamon apple Bundt cake with caramel buttercream and buttercream turkey topper (New)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Boma – Flavors of Africa (Available Nov.24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Enhancements: Traditional buffet offerings with an African twist including carved turkey, turkey gravy, doro wat, cornbread stuffing, cranberry chutney, and candied fufu

Jiko – The Cooking Place (Available Nov. 24 only)  

  • Thanksgiving Day Feast: Turkey breast ballotine stuffed with braised leg, doro wat, haricot verts, butternut gnopi, yukon gold mashed potatoes, mealie stuffing, cranberry chutney, and turkey gravy (New)

Sanaa (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Day Dinner: Spiced turkey, turkey confit, roasted squash, mashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, green beans with apricot butter, traditional stuffing, ginger-cardamom cranberries, and turkey gravy

The Mara (Mobile order available)

  • Turkey Dinner: Carved turkey, turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, cranberry chutney, and green beans (Kid’s version available) (Available Nov. 24 only)
  • The Mara’s Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkin mousse with cranberry gelée (New) (Available Nov. 1 through 27)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available)

  • Maple Pot de Crème: Maple-infused pot de crème, Chantilly cream, and sugared cookie leaves (New)

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Beaches and Cream

  • Open-face Thanksgiving Sandwich: Slow-roasted turkey breast on top of cornbread stuffing on a focaccia bun covered in house made turkey gravy and crispy onions, garnished with green onions (Available Nov. 24 only)
  • Pumpkin Pie Shake: Salted caramel shake with caramel drizzle, sprinkles, and a whole slice of pumpkin pie on top (New) (Available Nov. 1 through 27)

Cape May Cafe (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Buffet Enhancements with all the traditional holiday meal favorites

Beach Club Market Place (Mobile order available)

  • Pumpkin Trifle: Brown sugar cream cheese filling with a cinnamon cobbler topping, pumpkin maple filling, vanilla cake, whipped cream, and chocolate décor (New) (Available Nov. 1 through 27)
  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffin: Pumpkin-flavored muffin with a rich cream cheese swirl (Available Nov. 1 through 27)
  • Thanksgiving Sandwich: Slow-roasted turkey breast on top of cornbread stuffing on a focaccia bun covered in house made turkey gravy and crispy onions, garnished with green onions (Available Nov. 24 only)
  • Thanksgiving Family Meal: Perfect for family of 4! Includes turkey, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad, rolls, and pumpkin pie (Available on Nov. 24 for pre-order only)

Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Deli (Available Nov. 1 through 27) (Mobile order available) 

  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin: Pumpkin muffin with cream cheese filling (New)
  • Orange Cranberry Scone with orange glaze (New)

Flying Fish (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Chef’s Holiday Special: Slow-roasted turkey, herb gravy, and Yukon gold potatoes (New)

Trattoria al Forno (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Sage and Thyme Oven-roasted Turkey: Corn and sausage stuffing, sour cream mashed potatoes, green beans and rainbow carrots with herb butter, cranberry citrus compote, and pan gravy

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available)  

  • Caribbean Holiday Spiced Cake: A Caribbean-style spiced cake with orange curd and orange-scented buttercream (New)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

California Grill (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Rotisserie All Natural Joyce Farms Turkey: Braised leg and thigh, cornbread dumpling, butter-whipped potatoes, brown butter sautéed green beans, gravy, and cranberry relish (New)

Chef Mickey’s (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Traditional Thanksgiving family-style offerings including oven-roasted turkey and gravy, baby carrots with tarragon-dijon butter and brown sugar, haricot verts with stewed tomatoes and roasted garlic, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole brûlée, corn bread stuffing, and cranberry compote

Contempo Cafe (Mobile order available)

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake with pumpkin spice caramel, maple whipped cream, and fall leaf sprinkles (New) (Available Nov. 1 through 27)

Steakhouse 71 (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner including a feast of roasted turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans (Dinner menu served from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Dahlia Lounge (Available Nov. 8 through Jan. 2)

  • Spiced Manzana Mule: Ketel One Vodka, house-made apple cinnamon syrup, apple cider, and ginger beer (New)

Three Bridges (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Feast: Carved turkey, magdelan dressing, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, cranberry relish, and gravy (New)

Toledo

  • Toledo Thanksgiving: Turkey roulade, olive oil whipped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, crispy brussels sprouts, cranberry relish, and gravy (New) (Available Nov. 24 only)
  • Harvest Garden: Sweet Potato Panna Cotta with Chai Marshmallow and Orange Ginger Caramel (Plant-based) (New) (Available Nov. 20 through 27)
  • Spiced Manzana Mule: Ketel One Vodka, house-made apple cinnamon syrup, apple cider, and ginger beer (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Jan. 2)

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

P&J’s Southern Takeout (Available Nov. 24 through 27)

  • The Gobbler Sandwich: House-smoked turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, gravy, and orange-cranberry sauce

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Citricos (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Butternut Squash Bisque with guajillo spiced pepitas, chive oil, and coconut (New)
  • Roulade of Turkey with corn cake “stuffing”, cranberry gastrique, and sweet potato
  • A trio of Autumn-inspired house-made ice creams

Gasparilla Island Grill (Mobile order available)

  • Holiday Turkey Sandwich: Oven-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravyon a freshly-baked ciabatta roll from the Grand Floridian Bakery (Available Nov. 24 through 27)
  • Pumpkin Spice Roll: Pumpkin spice and honey sponge rolled with vanilla scented cream cheese icing and topped with powdered sugar (New) (Available Nov. 1 through 27)

Grand Floridian Café (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Butternut Squash Bisque with Bourbon Maple Cream with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • Slow Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Dressing, Seasonal Vegetables, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Candied Sweet Potato, Traditional Gravy, and Cranberry Relish
  • Traditional Pumpkin Tart with Chantilly Cream

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Good’s Food to Go (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available)  

  • Mini Pumpkin: Pumpkin mousse, caramel, dulce crunch, and chocolate décor (New)

Olivia’s Cafe (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Traditional Thanksgiving Feast: Roasted turkey breast, with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy
  • A Taste of the Season: Pumpkin mousse, bourbon caramel, cinnamon panna cotta, milk chocolate sponge, and brown butter crumble (New)

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Kona Cafe (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Chef’s Holiday Special (New)
  • Passionfruit Cheesecake: Passion fruit cheesecake, ginger graham crust, topped with passion fruit boba, guava sauce with fresh fruit, macadamia nut lace cookies, micro-orchids, and micro mint (New)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Scat Cat’s Club – Cafe (Available through Nov. 27)

  • Pumpkin Spice Beignets: Three pumpkin spiced dusted Mickey beignets

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available)

  • Praline Pecan Cake: A pecan cake topped with praline icing garnished with spiced candied pecans (New)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Riverside Mill (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available)

  • Praline Pecan Cake: A pecan cake topped with praline icing garnished with spiced candied pecans (New)

Boatwright’s Dining Hall (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Feast: Herb-crusted turkey roulade with Andouille cornbread stuffing, sweet potato purée, crispy brussel sprouts with apples and spiced pecans, cranberry relish, and apple cranberry gastric (New)
  • Flavors of Fall: Pumpkin cheesecake with a sour cream bourbon topping, spiced cherry coulis, meringue, pumpkin bread croutons, and salty chocolate décor (New)

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Café (Available through Nov. 27)

  • Pumpkin Mousse: Pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and hazelnut chocolate cheesecake center on top spiced apple walnut cake, dipped in caramel milk chocolate, and toasted walnut shell (New)

Bar Riva and Primo Piatto (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Meal: Roasted turkey breast, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes with house-made gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin cheesecake

Topolino’s Terrace (Available through Nov. 27)  

  • Caramel Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Cheesecake: Apple walnut cake, chocolate sea salt crumble, and cherry foam (New) (Available through Nov. 27)
  • Thanksgiving Feast: Heritage turkey breast, leg and thigh roulade, brioche trochon, sweet potato casserole, cranberries, and haricot verts (Available Nov. 24 only)

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Artist’s Palette (Available Nov. 1 through 27; mobile order available)

  • Mini Pumpkin: Pumpkin mousse, caramel, dulce crunch, and chocolate décor (New)
  • Fall Whoopie Pie: Pumpkin cake, cream cheese buttercream, and fall sprinkles (New)

Backstretch Pool Bar (Available Nov. 1 through 30)

  • Cherry Blossom Swirl: DOLE Whip cherry swirled with vanilla soft-serve (New) 

The Turf Club (Available Nov. 24 only)  

  • Holiday Turkey Dinner: Roasted turkey breast with confit dark meat, cornbread stuffing, crispy brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes with house-made gravy, cranberry sauce, and a parkerhouse roll (New)
  • A Taste of the Season: Pumpkin mousse, bourbon caramel, cinnamon panna cotta, milk chocolate sponge, and brown butter crumble (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (Available Nov. 20 through Dec. 29; mobile order available)

  • Pumpkin Moose Cake: Chocolate-dipped spice cake with milk chocolate pumpkin mousse and dark chocolate antlers

Whispering Canyon Cafe (Available Nov. 24)

  • Whispering Canyon’s Holiday Menu: Prix fixed menu with cornbread, house salad, choice of three skillets including holiday cornbread stuffing, sautéed green beans, giblet gravy, cranberry relish, slow-smoked pulled pork, western-style sausages, maple-chipotle pork ribs, buttered corn, and smashed Yukon potatoes and a dessert trio

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Ale & Compass (Available Nov. 24)  

  • Chef’s Holiday Special: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, savory giblet gravy, haricot verts, shiitake mushrooms, and cranberry relish (New)
  • All Encompassing Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake with a cranberry, cherry compote center, cranberry pearls, spiced whipped cream, a gingersnap cookie crumble, and a white chocolate curl (New)

Market at Ale & Compass (Mobile order available)

  • Thanksgiving Sandwich: Slow-roasted turkey breast on top of cornbread stuffing on a focaccia bun covered in house made turkey gravy and crispy onions, garnished with green onions (Available November 24 only)
  • Thanksgiving Family Meal: Perfect for family of 4! Includes turkey, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad, rolls, and pumpkin pie (Available on November 24 for pre-order only)
  • Pumpkin Trifle: Brown sugar cream cheese filling with a cinnamon cobbler topping, pumpkin maple filling, whipped cream, and chocolate décor (New) (Available November 1 through 27)
  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin: Pumpkin-flavored muffin with a rich cream cheese swirl (Available November 1 through 27)

Yachtsman Steakhouse (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Chef’s Holiday Special (New)
  • Yachtsman’s Harvest: Spiced cheesecake, dulce chocolate, and ginger apples with a cinnamon pecan crumble, apple panna cotta, and a bourbon caramel sauce (New)

Available at Various Lounges Across Resort (Available Nov. 1 through 27)

  • Pumpkin Spice Martini: Stoli Vanil Vodka, Rumchata, Cream, and pumpkin spice with a graham cracker crumb rim (New)

EPCOT

American Holiday Table (Available Nov. 25 through Dec. 30)

  • Slow-roasted Turkey with BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Sauce

Biergarten Restaurant (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Turkey with mashed potatoes and stuffing

Coral Reef Restaurant (Available Nov. 24 through 26)

  • Thanksgiving Plate
  • Pumpkin Pie Tart with whipped cream and salted caramel mousse (New)

The Garden Grill Restaurant (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Roasted Turkey with stuffing
  • Apple Cake with caramelized apples and streusel (New)

Le Cellier Steakhouse (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Turkey Plate (New)

Refreshment Port (Available Nov. 25 through Dec. 30)

  • Turkey Poutine: French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Crispy Onions
  • Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail (New)

Sunshine Seasons (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Rotisserie-smoked Turkey with house made stuffing, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce
  • Caramel Crèmeux with Apple Compote (New)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Hollywood Brown Derby (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Carved Turkey Breast with cornbread, apple-sage stuffing, turkey thigh confit, mashed potato, fall harvest vegetables, cranberry compote, and turkey gravy (New)

Hollywood & Vine (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Add-ons to Buffet: Oven roasted turkey breast, turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry relish

50’s Prime Time Café (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Holiday Plate: Oven-roasted turkey breast, turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish, green beans, and mashed potato (New)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Restaurantosaurus (Available Nov. 24 oly)

  • Open-faced Turkey Sandwich: Grilled multigrain bread with roasted garlic mayonnaise, cornbread dressing, smoked turkey, herb gravy, and cranberry sauce served with a side of french fries

Satu’li Canteen (Mobile order available)

  • Thanksgiving Duo Bowl: Combination of grilled beef and turkey with gravy stuffing and red and sweet potato hash topped with crunchy vegetable slaw and boba pearls (Available Nov. 24 only)
  • Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl: Wood-grilled turkey breast with gravy stuffing and red and sweet potato hash topped with crunchy vegetable slaw and boba pearls (Available Nov. 24 only) (Kid’s version available)
  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mousse with chocolate cookie crumbles, pumpkin sauce, and boba pearls (Available Nov. 22 through 27)

Tiffins (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Roasted Calabaza Soup: Roasted calabaza, ginger-pear chutney, pickled jalapeño, and chai-spiced and candied pistachios
  • Turkey Roulade: Turkey breast, fine-herb whipped potato, maple-glazed carrots, sweet potato pave, wild mushrooms, green bean casserole, cornbread dressing, cranberry gel, and turkey gravy
  • Apple Pie Cheesecake: Whipped caramel cheesecake, apple pie compote, white chocolate streusel, and cranberry sauce

Tusker House (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Additions: Roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin tart desserts

Disney Springs

City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Herb Roasted Turkey: Hand-carved turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, roasted brussels sprouts with bacon lardons, corn casserole, and gravy (Kid’s version available)
  • Slow-roasted Prime Rib: Hand-carved prime rib, creamy mashed potatoes, grilled lemon-asparagus, horseradish cream, and au jus

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Available Nov. 25 only)

  • Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich: The ultimate leftover sandwich piling stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more on top of sliced roasted turkey breast

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew (Available Nov. 11 through 30)

  • Thanksgiving Donut: An over-the-top sweet potato casserole-pecan pie mash up with cinnamon-sugar dusted sweet potato fries, crunchy candied pecans, and sweet-salty bacon crown a plump glazed donut that is finished with a marshmallow cream drizzle

Planet Hollywood (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Feast: Sliced, oven-roasted, all white meat turkey topped with gravy and served with homemade garlic mashed potatoes, southern-style cornbread stuffing, green bean blend, and cranberry sauce. Prime rib available for an additional charge.

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Butter and herb roast turkey, roast garlic mashed potatoes, duck fat roasties, honey-glazed carrots, bacon braised brussels sprouts, sausage meat and walnut stuffing, and red wine jus with cranberry sauce

STK Steakhouse (Available Nov. 24 through 27)

  • Roasted Free Range Turkey with cornbread and sage stuffing, shallot and thyme confit thighs, sauteed green beans with crispy shallots, maple baked sweet potato, and Yukon gold mashed potatoes with parmesan crust classic gravy and cranberry orange chutney
  • Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Wine Bar George (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Dinner: Roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, seasonal vegetables, and cranberry sauce (Kid’s version available)
  • Grilled Delmonico: Marble potatoes, brussels sprouts, and bone marrow glaze

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Wind and Waves Grill (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Thanksgiving Buffet featuring both traditional holiday favorites and a beach island twist

Wind and Waves Market (Available Nov. 24 only)

  • Gobbler Sandwich: Turkey dinner with all the fixings on a roll
  • Pumpkin Pie: Classic pumpkin pie by the slice

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is Reopening

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot, Uncategorized

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is finally returning after two very long years! This royal character buffet is one of the last restaurants to return from the Covid closures!

Beginning on November 4, 2022 you can join your favorite Disney Princesses in EPCOT’s World Showcase for an unforgettable meal. Located in the Norway pavilion you’ll find traditional Norwegian dishes like Tradisjonell Kjøttkake (Norwegian Meatballs served with Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Lingonberry Sauce) and grilled salmon. Kids will feast on familiar favorites like Mac and cheese and pizza.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Pricing for this location is on par with increased pricing for other character meals at Walt Disney World. Breakfast will be $53.00 for adults and $34.00 for kids. Lunch and dinner will be $63.00 for adults and $41.00 for kids. Just as it was before the closure, all three meals will remain all-you-can-eat.

This incredible meal offers a chance to dine with princesses like Ariel, Snow White, Cinderella, and Belle “inside a medieval castle with soaring archways and cathedral ceilings.” This classic location is a hit with young and old alike due to its interesting food, fun characters and beautiful surroundings. In fact, we recommend it over Cinderella’s Royal Table. The food is better, the restaurant is more beautiful, and as a bonus reservations here are typically easier to get! Currently Cinderella’s Royal Table isn’t offering their full character experience either. That gives Akershus Royal Banquet Hall a definite edge over its more popular dining cousin.

Disney says Advanced Dining Reservations are recommended for this location but we would take that a step further and say they are essentially required. We have never once gotten or even heard of anyone who has gotten a walk up table here. Reservations will open for Akershus on October 24, 2022. They will likely go fast at first due to pent up demand so you’ll want to make sure you are ready at 6:00 am when reservations open up!

We are keeping a close eye on the few restaurants that remain shuttered after the closure. Stay tuned and we will update you as soon as more announcements are made!

Popular Food Truck Leaves Disney Springs

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Uncategorized

If you’re looking for the perfect dining, shopping, and entertainment destination at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Springs is the place to be. While there are many dining options, one popular eatery has officially left the property.

The growing West Side of Disney Springs is full of exciting experiences, such as Cirque du Soleil’s newer stage performance of “Drawn to Life.” There are several popular eateries spread throughout the West Side to cover the mass amounts of crowds seeking to dine, such as Splitsville Luxury Lanes and House of Blues.

But, if you’re looking for a fantastic meal without a dining reservation, head on over to the Disney Springs Food Truck lot, known as Exposition Park, on the West Side. Boasting stunning waterside views, there are usually several food truck selections to choose from for lunch and dinner.

One delicious food truck called Cilantro Urban has officially rolled away from Disney Springs as Disney wraps up its Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

@DisneySprings took to social media on October 15, 2022 to share, “Last call! Today is the last day to enjoy @CilantroUrban Eatery Food Truck here at Disney Springs. Try their Pork Pibil Tostadas piled high with Yucatán-México achiote roasted pork, black bean refritos and more! #TogetherWeAreMagia.”

Last call! Today is the last day to enjoy @CilantroUrban Eatery Food Truck here at Disney Springs. Try their Pork Pibil Tostadas piled high with Yucatán-México achiote roasted pork, black bean refritos and more! #TogetherWeAreMagia pic.twitter.com/W9IjAEpAvg— Disney Springs (@DisneySprings) October 15, 2022

The food truck made for a perfect dining option at Disney Springs during its stay from September 15 – October 15, 2022. While we hoped it would become a permanent truck, it is now gone from Disney Springs.

@cilantro_urban_eatery took to social media to share a video of its last night at Disney Springs:

You may still see Cilantro Urban cruising around at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Disney property as they tend to be featured at sporting events at the complex.

Alas, there are still four other Disney Springs Food Truck eateries available, including the new Local Green Orlando, 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck, Hot Diggity Dogs, and Mac & Cheese.

Disney Adds Big Cast Member Perk

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Uncategorized

For some, working at a Disney Resort is a dream job. Being able to be right in the middle of the magic and help families create memories is something not a lot of people get to do. Heck, some people even move across the country — or even the world — for the chance to work at places like Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

However, recently, it seems that Disney is having a little bit of trouble keeping Cast Members happy. Not only does Disney frequently get called out for its low wages — which left some workers living in their cars — but there were also a number of walkouts and protests when Disney CEO Bob Chapek called Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill, “irrelevant to the company”.

Pixar Walkout

There was also the issue of Cast Members and studio employees not receiving the same great perks that they once did. Now, however, it looks like Disney is trying to increase the perks — at least a little bit.

For years, one of the biggest perks was that Cast Members would be able to get into the theme parks pretty much whenever they wanted and bring some of their family or friends with them. They were also given a number of complimentary tickets that they could give to friends and family, so they could get into the Parks without the Cast Member.

Those days have been significantly cut down and last year, Disney told Cast Members they could either have the theme park perk, or they could receive the Disney Bundle — which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ — for free.

This year, Disney has changed course and has informed Cast Members that they will not have to choose. Cast Members will now be able to have both the theme park access and the Disney Bundle. However, they will only have free access to the ad-supported version of Disney+, which will launch on December 8. Disney has not told Cast Members if they will be able to pay to upgrade to the ad-free tier.

Disney Cast Members also get perks like discounts at other Disney theme parks and Disney Resorts. They also get discounts at Disney hotels. The one exception is Tokyo Disney Resort, which is not owned by Disney.

Sneak Peek at EPCOT’s 2022 Holiday Kitchens

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays is right around the corner, and we have some exciting news to share! The Holiday Kitchens for 2022 have been announced! EPCOT festivals are famous for their food booths, and while this one has more to do than just food, the food certainly is a standout! The exact menus haven’t been announced yet, but the sneak peek gives us much to be excited about! Many fan favorites are returning this year, and we hope they’ll bring the dishes we’ve all come to know and love with them. New this year is a kitchen that will be entirely plant-based! Curious as to what to expect? Take a look below: 

  • American Holiday Table – American Adventure Pavilion.                          Enjoy a seasonal salute—dig into traditional dishes reminiscent of grandma’s cooking at the American Adventure Pavilion.
  • Bavaria Holiday Kitchen – Germany Pavilion.                                 Willkommen—help yourself to heartwarming holiday dishes and refreshing beverages at the Germany Pavilion.
  • Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet.                                                Join in on the festivities when you visit this new location offering cinnamon-glazed nuts and holiday beverages.
  • The Donut Box – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet.                   Enjoy a classic dessert dressed up in a little holiday cheer when you try one of our seasonally-themed donuts!
  • Holiday Hearth Desserts – The Odyssey Pavilion.                                      Discover the hearth you’ll call home, with holly jolly desserts, hot cocoa and so much more.
  • Holiday Sweets & Treats – Near Port of Entry.                                                      Rock around the Christmas tree with tasty desserts and festive sips sure to top the “nice” list.
  • L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen – Between Morocco and France Pavilions.    Propose a toast to life—sink your teeth into classic deli noshes with a side of New York flair.
  • Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen – Mexico Pavilion.                                        Feliz Navidad—celebrate with mariachi dancing and south-of-the-border fare at the Mexico Pavilion!
  • Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen – France Pavilion.                                  Feast on très magnifique fare, wine and specialty cocktails from the France Pavilion.
  • Mele Kalikimaka – Near Port of Entry.                                                   Savor the flavor of fabulous, festive food and beverages from the islands of Hawai‘i.
  • Nochebuena Cocina – Near Port of Entry – NEW!                                   Delight in a delicious plant-based offering while celebrating the happiest season of the year!
  • Shanghai Holiday Kitchen – China Pavilion.                                               Have yourself a merry little meal—tempt taste buds with popular plates and potables from the China Pavilion! 
  • Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen – Japan Pavilion.                                             Please your palate with an array of festive dishes and drinks served at the Japan Pavilion.
  • Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco Pavilion                    Travel to the Morocco Pavilion for delicious kebabs and cocktails.
  • Tuscany Holiday Kitchen – Italy Pavilion.                                       Mangiare—savor a seasonal take on some of the world’s best-loved food and beverages at the Italy Pavilion!
  • Yukon Holiday Kitchen – Canada Pavilion.                                              Jingle your bells with delightful dishes and libations from the Great White North—at the Canada Pavilion.
Epcot holiday kitchens

The delicious food at this festival always brings to mind the holidays, and this year promises to be no different. From classic holiday fare to more adventurous bites, you won’t want to miss EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays!