1900 Park Fare Foodie Guide, Reservations Now Open

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

The wait is over – well almost! Starting April 10, the beloved 1900 Park Fare will be opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Hungry guests will be delighted to try plenty of new bites as well as returning favorites coming back to this all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant for breakfast and dinner. But guests shouldn’t worry, the Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup is back and ready to please them and their taste buds with strawberry goodness.

As part of the ongoing transformation of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, upon reopening, 1900 Park Fare will be donning a newly reimagined look but still having that grand charm. Now, guests will be able to meet some new friends, too! As guests dine, they’ll see none other than Princess Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Aladdin with a royal touch in his Prince Aladdin ensemble, Mirabel and Cinderella.

And guests should be sure to make reservations for this fan-favorite starting today, March 5. They’ll definitely want to come in to indulge in this tasty experience, whether it’s their first time or they are a repeat visitor!

Let’s take a look at the official Foodie Guide to the one, the only, 1900 Park Fare!

Breakfast

Kickstart the day with sweet and savory breakfast favorites.

  • Bread Pudding with vanilla crème anglaise
  • Doughnut Holes tossed with shimmer
  • Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
  • Double-Chocolate Muffin (Plant-based)
  • Guava and Cream Cheese Danish
  • Cinnamon Pull-apart Bread
  • Beef and Potato Hash
  • Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Carved Ham
  • Croissant Breakfast Pizza
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Cheesy Potato Casserole
  • Spiced Tofu Scramble with Vegetables (Plant-based)
  • An assortment of fruit, cereals, pastries, breads as well as a variety of plant-based options

Dinner

All-you-care-to-enjoy dinner with an array of delicious dishes.

  • Peel-n-Eat Shrimp with cocktail sauce​
  • Tiana’s Gumbo​ with spicy andouille sausage
  • Baked Salmon with saffron-lemon butter
  • Carved Prime Rib
  • Curry-roasted Chicken
  • Roasted Garlic Sausage with tomatoes, herbs, and braised cabbage
  • Porchetta with Hunter’s Sauce
  • Couscous Salad with dried fruits, almonds, mint, and parsley
  • Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
  • Grand Floridian Financier: Almond cake with sea salt caramel and toasted meringue
  • Toasted Coconut Cake with passion fruit custard and hibiscus crème (Plant-based)
  • Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake
  • Vanilla Cupcake
  • Fudge Brownie with triple chocolate mousse

Beverages 

In addition to a variety of soft drinks, guests can also sip upon a selection of deliciously crafted beverages, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, for an additional charge.

  • Lavender Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with flavors of lavender (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • So Many Wishes: Pomegranate green tea, hibiscus, lemon, and a dash of star dust (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Passion Fruit Daiquiri: Diplomático Planas Extra Añejo Blanco Rum, Aperol Liqueur, passion fruit, vanilla, and lime
  • Strawberry Rosé Spritz: La Fête du Rosé, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and strawberry

We can’t wait for this favorite foodie spot to reopen on April 10 and for guests to try all these delicious bites and sips!

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

Disney Reveals Special St. Patrick’s Day Treats

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

March is finally here, and St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Disney Parks are celebrating with limited-time food and beverage items.

From a Disney Cast Member;

Luck is in the air because St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means – treats! The holiday may be on March 17, but starting as early as the beginning of the month the culinary teams at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are taking you on a flavorful trip over the rainbow with plenty of delights you are definitely going to want to try.

This year, we’ve got a delicious lineup of new delights, including the beautifully delicious End of the Rainbow Crème Brûlée at Amorette’s Patisserie, as well as returning favorites like the almost too cute to eat (emphasis on the almost) St. Patrick’s Day Donut from GCH Craftsman Grill. These bites are sure to shamrock your world!

Let’s jump right in and get to all of the tasty bites coming to Disney Parks this St. Patrick’s Day in the official Foodie Guide for 2024.

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available March 1 through 17)

  • Mickey Shamrock Milkshake: Mint milkshake with chocolate drizzle, shamrock sprinkles, and a specialty vanilla cupcake (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available)

  • Irish Cream Cheesecake: Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake with Chantilly cream and gold ‘coins’ (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (Available March 1 through 17; mobile order available)

  • The Nugget: Vanilla bean mousse, stout cake, and a salted caramel ganache center

Available at Various Locations at Disney Resort Hotels

  • Pot O’ Gold Mousse: Irish stout cake, Irish cream mousse, and a candy rainbow (Available March 1 through 17 at the following):
    • Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
    • BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk
    • Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
    • The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
    • The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Lucky (Plant-based) Clover Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a golden vanilla buttercream swirl and shamrock sprinkles (Plant-based)(Available March 1 through 31 at the following):
    • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • Intermission 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
    • Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available March 1 through 17; mobile order available)

  • End of the Rainbow Crème Brûlée: Chocolate and coffee crème brûlée with Bailey’s Irish Cream whipped cream (New)

City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available March 13 through 17)

  • Shepherd’s Pie Flatbread: Stewed seasoned beef, roasted garlic purée, peas, mozzarella, mashed potatoes, and green onion
  • Pastrami Reuben: House-made pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and bacon-braised sauerkraut on marble rye
  • Irish Mac N’ Cheese: Caramelized cabbage, beer-braised onions, bacon lardons, shredded corned beef, beer cheese sauce, smoked cheddar, garlic herb crumble, and cavatappi
  • Jameson Honey Mule: Jameson, lemon juice, honey syrup, orange bitters, and ginger beer
  • Lucky Grasshopper: Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, crème de menthe, heavy cream, and lucky marshmallow
  • Dark Side of The Moon: Blue Moon Belgian White and Guinness
  • Snakebite: Angry Orchard Crisp Apple and Guinness
  • Voodoo: Rubaeus and Guinness

D-Luxe Burger (Available March 1 through 18; mobile order available)

  • St Patrick’s Day Shake: Vanilla gelato blended with dark caramel sauce, Irish cream syrup, and toasted marshmallow syrup topped with whipped cream, caramel, and green sprinkles (Non-alcoholic beverage)

The Ganachery

  • St. Patty’s Mickey Chocolate Piñata: Dark chocolate piñata filled with chocolate treats (Available March 1 through 17)
  • Irish Cream Ganache Square: Bailey’s Irish Cream ganache enrobed in milk chocolate (Available March 1 through 31)

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop (Currently available)

  • Mint Bliss Hot Fudge Sundae: Mint chocolate chip and chocolate ice cream layered with handmade dark chocolate hot fudge and topped with whipped cream and a dark chocolate mint square

Swirls on the Water (Available March 1 through April 30)

  • St. Patrick’s Day Cone: Pistachio and chocolate soft-serve swirled in a black vanilla cone with shamrock sprinkles and a chocolate Mickey garnish (New)
  • Chocolate and Coffee Float: Pistachio soft-serve, chocolate soft-serve, Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew, and shamrock sprinkles (New) (Non-alcoholic beverage)
  • Cold Brew-Pistachio-Mocha Float: Pistachio and chocolate soft-serve swirled together with Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew and Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur (New)

Vivoli il Gelato (Available March 1 through April 30)

  • Seasonal Shake: Mint chocolate chip and pistachio gelato with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
  • Guinness Tiramisu: Mascarpone cream with layers of Guinness-soaked lady fingers (New)

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Red Rose Taverne (Available March 1 through 19; mobile order available)

  • Green Stuff: Mint-white-chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, mint chocolate chips, and chocolate cookie crumbs on a shortbread cookie

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available starting March 13)

  • St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake
  • St. Patrick’s Day Donut

Pixar Place Hotel

Great Maple (Available March 1 through 31)

  • Cereal Milk Doughnut: Classic vanilla, yeast-raised doughnut with cereal milk glaze, flavored marshmallows, and gold glitter garnish (New)

Downtown Disney District

Salt & Straw (Available March 1 through April 4)

  • Pots of Gold & Rainbows: Hand-sorted rainbow marshmallows tossed into cereal milk ice cream

Available at 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 March 15 through 17)

  • Mint Chocolate and Cream Cookie Marshmallow Wand: Three marshmallows dipped in caramel and mint-milk chocolate then rolled in crushed chocolate cookies and drizzled with white and green chocolate
  • Shamrock Cereal Treat: Shamrock-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated in light green, white chocolate and a yellow, white chocolate Mickey

So many tasty items coming to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort this year – how lucky are we!

There’s no limit to the foodie adventures you can have at Disney Parks. Want to stay up to date on all the tasty tidbits?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Easter Displays & Grand Cottage Returning to Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

One of the best parts about the spring at Walt Disney World Resort is the incredible delights our culinary teams whip up, especially for holidays like Easter. This year is no different because, once again, select Disney Resort Hotels will be transformed with dazzling Easter egg displays and delicious treats alike.

These spectacular displays are hand-painted and designed by the talented pastry chefs who put months of dedication and talent into bringing these creations to life. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort are all joining in on the egg-travaganza with offerings for guests to enjoy.

And the fun doesn’t stop there; there are also plenty of tasty treats on the way that will leave guests and their taste buds hoppy – we mean happy! Guests are in luck because we’ve got a first look at some of the bites coming to the Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on March 3.

Let’s kick things off with a trip over to the Seven Seas Lagoon, where the pastry team at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been hard a work creating Easter egg displays for guests. This can’t-miss tradition is a staple of the Easter season at the resort and showcases the artistry and talent of these cast members. Each has a unique theme and story that the culinary cast member brings to life with their own creative touch. We’ve put together some favorite eggs from years past so guests can get an idea of what they can experience this year! But there are plenty of new ones coming inspired by cherished characters, stories, and treats, like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney Animation’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and Disney snacks. With so many new creations, it’s worth a revisit if guests have seen them before.

But that’s not all for the resort. The team has also been whipping up some delicious items for guests to indulge in this spring. The Grand Cottage is back for the third year to bring to guests a plethora of festive (and adorable) treats they won’t want to miss from March 3 through April 1.

  • Bunny Pop Flower Pot: Chocolate flower pot filled with jelly beans and three chocolate bunny pops (New)
  • Fruity Cereal Mickey Pop: Mickey-shaped fruity cereal crisped treat
  • The Easter Treat Box: Dark chocolate filled bunny, carrot blondie pop, marshmallow pop, carrot cake chocolate bark, confetti pop, and meringue nests
  • Easter Marshmallow Pop: Three large marshmallows dipped in a yellow chocolate coating topped with Easter quins
  • Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, and cookies ‘n cream pieces with springtime décor (Plant-based)
  • The Grand Egg: White chocolate egg filled with jelly beans sprayed in spring colors

The Bunny Burrow Dirt Cup and Fruity Cereal  will both also be available over at Gasparilla Island Grill from March 3 through April 1.

Also nestled over at Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will once again be home to its fair share of mind-blowing egg displays. The team here has brought their creativity to the egg to create works of art that will leave guests amazed (and craving some chocolate). Once guests set their eyes on this year’s lineup, they won’t believe that these hand-painted displays are real. Here’s a glimpse of some of last year’s talented creations to give guests an idea of what to expect when this year’s eggs are on full display starting March 3. Much like at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the displays here also will be filled with brand-new eggs inspired by characters from stories, like “Elemental” and “Hercules.”

Last, but certainly not least, we’re heading to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort where these waterside resorts are once again bringing in some truly egg-cellent displays to life this year. The pastry teams at the resort are joining in on the fun and have been working on creating their own detailed eggs for guests to dazzle in this spring.

This year, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will take a journey on the water side with a brand-new Moana-inspired display. See some of the beloved characters and scenes from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film brought to life in egg form. Guests can catch this new creation starting March 3 in the lobby of the resort. Last year, the team crafted a “Finding Nemo”-inspired display that made quite the splash!

Right next door at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a display inspired by none other than the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which can be found just around the corner from the resort. The team has meticulously crafted miniature versions of some of the iconic topiaries available at the festival, bringing a floral touch to the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Guests can get a peek at what’s coming here as this creation premiered last year and is coming back again starting March 3.

There is plenty to see (and taste) this spring at Walt Disney World Resort. The adventures are truly endless at Disney Parks!

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

Disney World to Revive a Closed $400 Million Experience

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

Disney execs have confirmed plans to breathe new life into a recently closed $400 million experience at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Parks have been in existence since Walt Disney oversaw the construction of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, which opened to guests on July 17, 1955. Just 16 years later, the Walt Disney World Resort opened to guests.

Over the course of the history of Disney’s domestic parks, several rides and attractions–and even a water park–have disappeared, never to return again. In place of the attractions that are removed, new attractions often crop up–though not always.

Over the years, Disneyland locations and attractions have closed, including Merlin’s Magic Shop, where actor Steve Martin began his career with Disney, the Skyway to Tomorrowland, the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train, and even a shop on Main Street, U.S.A. that sold lingerie.

lingerie shop at disneyland

On September 7, 1998, Mr. Toad had his final wild ride at Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, ultimately stepping aside to make way for Winnie the Pooh to move into his old home, and near-riots ensued as grieving guests found it too difficult to say goodbye.

mr. toad's wild ride

In November 2001, Disney World indefinitely closed its first water park, River Country, and in January 2005, the Disney Company announced that the park would not reopen.

In 2023, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland bid farewell to the Splash Mountain log flume attraction that had been a guest favorite for more than 30 years. Though Disney’s Imagineers clearly reimagined the wrong attraction, the construction of a new experience, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is already underway at both locations.

Splash Mountain Magic Kingdom Disney World

And though the closures of attractions, rides, and other elements at Disney’s theme parks aren’t new, the revival of a “permanently closed” attraction is something virtually unheard of by fans of the parks.

But that’s exactly what’s happening at the Central Florida Disney parks.

According to Fox35 Orlando, Disney World execs have confirmed plans to “revive” one of the resort’s most recently shuttered experiences, known by most fans as the Star Wars hotel.

The Starcruiser was actually a Disney World Resort hotel that served as a type of all-inclusive resort of sorts from the galaxy far, far away.

While staying at the Star Wars-themed hotel, which doubled as an entirely immersive storytelling experience during which fans could dress the part of their favorite Star Wars characters and play out various roles and “stories,” guests also visited the planet of Batuu, which is technically the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge addition at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Despite the fact that Disney conducted a survey ahead of concrete plans to build the Galactic Starcruiser, the results from which overwhelmingly suggested guests’ interest in such an experience, the end result was extremely expensive, even by Disney World standards.

The experience opened in early 2022, and by May 2023, Disney was already announcing its inevitable doom. Many of the packages were $5,000, and some guests paid well over $6,000. The stays were for two nights and included a journey to Batuu but did not include costumes, which were optional, food, drinks, and the like.

star wars galactic starcruiser cabin room bed window hotel room

It closed in September 2023, and nothing had been said about what might come of the location.

Disney reportedly spent more than $400 million to build the location, but the company was reportedly able to write off some of its expenses. When it closed in late 2023, the experience was said to have cost Disney approximately $250 million in losses.

In January, however, Disney World filed a permit with the county for “general construction,” though no details about the work were given initially. Fans have been encouraged to guess what Disney’s building in place of the now-defunct Galactic Starcruiser.

galactic starcruiser enterance

Founder and CEO of International Theme Park Services, Dennis Speigel, says the closed Star Wars hotel still has life in it–and not to expect Disney World to be done with it just yet.

“Disney will do something with the facility,” Speigel said. “They’ll pick themselves up, brush themselves off, and start all over again.”

star wars galactic starcruiser

As of the time of this post, no further details have been disclosed, and it’s not known when fans will begin to see what is to come of the location. But as Disney World execs have promised to revive the former Star Wars hotel location, fans of the Central Florida Disney theme parks are anxious to know more about just what those execs have up their proverbial sleeves.

Reservations for The New Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Open March 21

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

Mark your calendars! The wilderness is calling!

Here are some key dates to keep in mind to book one of the brand-new Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness.

  • March 20 – Walt Disney World Annual Passholder can start booking rental reservations by contacting (407) 934-7639.
  • March 21 – All guests can make reservations online or by contacting (407) 934-7639.

Tucked away in the wondrous woodlands of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, each spacious one-bedroom cabin villa will offer the comforts of “home” and the joys of staying in the great outdoors. The first loop of cabins will open on July 1, with more loops opening throughout the year.

And if they haven’t heard, there are some showstopping activities guests can enjoy during their stay! Here are some fan-favorites: 

  1. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Clap those hands and stomp those feet at one of this beloved Disney dinner show, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.

This rootin’ tootin’ dining experience boasts toe-tapping musical performances from the Pioneer Players and a scrumptious all-you-care-to-enjoy feast! We highly recommend bringing an appetite and making reservations in advance.  

Did you know that Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is the longest-running live show at Disney World? This historic experience is a beloved tradition at Fort and will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024.

  1. Tri-Circle D Ranch  

Over 90 horses from all around the Disney World theme parks call Fort Wilderness home!

Tri-Circle-D Ranch has various types of horses, from Cinderella’s elegant ponies to the Headless Horseman’s trusty steed. Everyone can tour parts of the Settlement area barn daily (free of charge), allowing plenty of time for guests to learn more about these beautiful animals from our knowledgeable Cast Members.

Ready to giddy up and go? Take a horseback riding adventure along one of many rustic riding trails, or embark on a carriage ride with the whole family. There is something for animal lovers of all ages. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or via the My Disney Experience app. Pony rides and wagon rides are only available on a walk-in basis.

  1. Outdoor Recreational Activities

There’s no better way to immerse in the wilderness than with one of the many outdoor activities available.

Embark on a paddle adventure to explore the many scenic waterways and streams with kayak and canoe rentals, or reel in some fun and try a hand at bass fishing with a guided catch-and-release outing held year-round for guests of all ages.

Suppose guests are looking for something a little less aquatic. In that case, they can jog through the lush meadows and cypress groves or embrace their inner Robin Hood during the Fort Wilderness Archery Experience. We highly recommend making reservations ahead of time for this family-friendly archery class. 

Beyond these activities, there are also playgrounds, pools, and sports facilities – a little something for everyone to create their own adventure!

  1. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-Along

Looking for s’more fun? Join everyone’s favorite chipmunks, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and a singing cowboy for an evening of country songs, roasted marshmallows, and a Disney movie under the stars at Chip’ n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-Along. This nightly celebration is a great way to enjoy some fresh air with family after a day of play in the theme parks* – plus it is included for all guests staying at the resort.

Guests can purchase a s’mores kit from the Chuckwagon Snack Bar or bring their own marshmallows and sticks.