Foodie Guide to Halloween Sweets and Treats at Disneyland Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

Ghosts, ghouls, and foodie lovers alike – the time has come for ghoulish sweets and treats to invade Disneyland Resort. This Halloween season, which runs from September 2 through October 31, all across this magical place Guests will find goodies that have been masterfully concocted by our Disney chefs and mixologists.

Guests’ tastebuds will be transported to the Halloween celebrations happening throughout the resort. At Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, the mouthwatering Rocky Road Halloween Sundae will put a spell on you. Over at the Pacific Wharf Café, the Chocolate-Espresso Bread Pudding is sure to catch an eye. And what better way to commemorate a Halloween adventure than with the Zero Light-Up Premium Bucket?

Disneyland Park

 Alien Pizza Planet (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Supernova Pizza Special: Spicy blush sauce, Italian sausage, classic and crispy cupped pepperoni, mozzarella, pepper jack, red pepper flakes, and Fresno chiles
  • Vampire Alien Macaron filled with blackberry buttercream and lemon curd 

Carnation Café (Available August 31 through November 10)

French Market Restaurant (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Halloween Cake: Purple-colored vanilla sponge, raspberry mousse, fresh raspberries, and candied cocoa nibs (New) 
  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded fried chicken breast tossed in spicy chili sauce with pepper jack and mustard slaw on a brioche bun

Galactic Grill (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Octoberfest-inspired Burger: Angus beef patty, bratwurst, grilled peppers and onions, sauerkraut, and house-made mustard cheese on a pretzel bun (New)
  • Darth by Chocolate: Layers of chocolate pudding, red velvet sponge, chocolate mousse, and crushed chocolate creme-filled cookies
  • Blood Orange Slush with a swirl of raspberry sauce (Non-alcoholic)

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Rocky Road Halloween Sundae: Rocky road waffle bowl, rocky road ice cream, marshmallow cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream topped with sprinkles (New)

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake: Classic pumpkin cheesecake decorated with a chocolate spider web and spiced Chantilly (New)
  • Mickey Bat Cookie: Citrus shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face 

Market House (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Mickey Bat Cookie: Citrus shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face

Mint Julep Bar (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available.

  • Pumpkin-spiced Mickey-shaped Beignets rolled in pumpkin-spiced sugar

Plaza Inn

  • Monster Halloween Cake: Devil’s Food cake, colorful white chocolate mousse and buttercream (Available September 2 through November 10)
  • Classic Pumpkin Pie: Classic pumpkin pie with spiced Chantilly (Available September 2 through November 30)

Red Rose Taverne (Mobile order available)

  • Grave Stuff: Traditional grey stuff topped with chocolate tombstone and Halloween sprinkles (New) (Available September 2 through October 31)
  • Mickey Bat Cookie: Citrus shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face (Available September 2 through November 10)
  • Pumpkin Cold Brew: Cold brew flavored with pumpkin, vanilla, and spices topped with whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available September 2 through November 10)

Refreshment Corner (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Spicy Firefly Chips: Spicy corn chips topped with chili, cheese, and jalapeños (New)

Stage Door Café (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake: Pumpkin spice-dusted funnel cake with spiced caramel drizzle, toffee bits, whipped cream, and chocolate curls 

Fantasyland Churro Cart (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Pumpkin Pie Dip (New)

Frontierland Churro Cart (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Spicy Chocolate Churro: Cinnamon-dusted chocolate churro with a spicy cocoa dipping sauce

New Orleans Square Churro Cart (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Pistachio-Cherry Churro: Cinnamon churro rolled in pistachio and sour cherry sugars and served with a side of ghost pepper grape sauce (New)

Tomorrowland Churro Cart (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Pumpkin Spice Churro rolled in pumpkin spice flavored sugar (New)

Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Toffee Pretzel: Cream cheese-filled pretzel sprinkled with toffee sugar

Town Square and Sleeping Beauty Castle Churro Carts (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Chocolate Cookie Crumble Churro with creamy peanut butter-vanilla dipping sauce (New)

Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Park (COMING SOON)

  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper (New): Available at the following:
    • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
    • Little Red Wagon
    • Fantasyland and “it’s a small world” Churro Carts
    • Hungry Bear
    • Harbour Galley
    • Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
    • Rancho del Zocalo
    • Red Rose Taverne
    • Stage Door Café
    • The Golden Horseshoe
  • Mickey Mummy Glow-in-the-Dark Premium Bucket (New): Available at the following:
    • Ice Cream Carts
    • Popcorn Carts in Town Square, near Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, and New Orleans Square
  • Zero Light-Up Premium Bucket (New): Available at the following:
    • Ice Cream Carts
    • New Orleans Square Popcorn Carts 

Disney California Adventure Park

Award Wieners (Available September 2 through October 31; Mobile order available)

  • Footlong Spicy Pulled Pork Dog: Sweet & spicy pulled pork with a fiery tropical chutney served on a toasted bun (New)
  • Oogie Boogie Funnel Cake Fries dusted with crushed chocolate creme-filled cookies and topped with whipped cream, cookie pieces, gummy candies, and chocolate candies 

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Hibiscus Sangria: Red sangria, cinnamon-spiced hibiscus agua fresca, and fresh fruit with a candied hibiscus rim

Cozy Cone (Available September 2 through October 31; Mobile order available)

  • Spicy Mac & Cheese Cone: Pasta with spicy red pepper cheese sauce topped with chili-cheese puffs
  • Fruity Sugar Churro: Churro tossed in fruity cereal sugar, topped with a purple and green glaze

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Cereal Sundae: Vanilla and strawberry ice cream, berry compote, mixed cereal, and whipped cream served in a waffle cup and topped with fruity cereal (New)
  • Chocolate Brownie Sundae: Fudge brownie, rocky road ice cream, hot fudge, and a hard chocolate shell served in a chocolate-dipped waffle cup and topped with white chocolate chips (New)
  • Hard Apple Float: Hard apple cider and apple sorbet drizzled with caramel sauce (New)
  • Pumpkin Pie Hard Float: Hard pumpkin chai cider, vanilla ice cream, and a spiced pie crust cookie (New)

Fairfax Fruit Market (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Blood Orange Lemonade: Blood orange agua fresca with lemonade (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Oogie Boogie Worms and Dirt Cake: Chocolate cake filled with raspberry jam topped with mocha mousse, chocolate cookie, candy worms, and chocolate décor

Flo’s V8 Cafe (Available September 2 through October 31; Mobile order available)

  • Spicy Chicken and Fries: Steak fries drizzled with ranch dressing topped with chicken tenders tossed in mango-habanero sauce and finished with green onions 

Hollywood Lounge (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Stone Delicious IPA Michelada with chile-lime seasoning and lime (New)
  • Ghost Pepper Michelada: Tomato-based michelada with ghost pepper syrup and Mala Suerte Mexican Dark Lager (New)
  • Modelo Especial Ghost Pepper Michelada with ghost pepper syrup, chile-lime seasoning, and lime (New)
  • Blue Rum Cocktail: Rum and orange liqueur with lemon-lime and cherry flavors (New)
  • Cranberry Sangria: Sangria and orange liqueur with cranberry juice (New)
  • Prickly Pear Vodka Cocktail: Vodka and prickly pear syrup mixed with lemon-lime and topped with a glow cube (New)

Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums (Available September 2 through October 31)

  • Jack-Jack Shortbread Cookie: Shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate with a Jack-Jack chocolate piece (New)

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Mobile Walk-up Waiting List available)

  • Ghost Pepper Nachos: Charred ghost pepper-marinated chicken, smoky ghost pepper cheese sauce, black bean purée, avocado tomatillo salsa, and seasoned tomatoes (New) (Available September 2 through October 31)
  • Chile-Ginger Pork Belly Sliders: Chili-ginger-glazed crispy pork belly and Asian slaw on baguette buns (New) (Available September 2 through October 31)
  • Cucumber-Tamarind Cocktail: Patron Silver Tequila, cucumber simple syrup, tamarind simple syrup, and fresh lime juice garnished with a marigold (New) (Available September 2 through November 10)

Lamplight Lounge (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Pumpkin-spiced Donuts: Warm fluffy donuts tossed in pumpkin-spiced sugar served with orange cream cheese dip and hot buttered rum sauce (New)
  • One Last Toast: Patron Silver Tequila, cucumber simple syrup, tamarind simple syrup, and fresh lime juice garnished with a marigold (New)

Mortimer’s Market (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Vampire Mickey-shaped Sourdough

Pacific Wharf Café (Mobile order available)

  • Pastrami Sandwich: Ghost pepper cheese sauce and house-made sauerkraut on a toasted French roll (New)(Available September 2 through November 10)
  • Chocolate-Espresso Bread Pudding with crème anglaise, whipped topping, gummy eyeball, and toasted pecans (New) (Available through November 10) 

Pacific Warf Cappuccino Cart (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Pumpkin Bundt Cake: Pumpkin-flavored cake filled with dulce de leche and cream cheese frosting finished with chocolate stem and mousse leaf (New)
  • Pumpkin-spiced Horchata Cold Brew: Creamy blend of cold brew, pumpkin-spiced rice, and cinnamon beverage (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Pumpkin-spiced Horchata Cold Brew with Irish whiskey (New)

Pym Tasting Lab (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Snack Molecules: Flavored popcorn, mini pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, and popped sorghum with mini peanut butter candies (New)

Pym Test Kitchen (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Butter Pecan Cold Brew: Butter pecan-flavored cold brew topped with candied pecans (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Schmoozies! (Available September 2 through October 31; Mobile order available)

  • Minnie Witch Shake: Mint-chocolate chip shake with whipped topping and chocolate creme-filled cookie ears (Non-alcoholic)
  • Blood Orange Shake with whipped topping and strawberry sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New)

Smokejumpers Grill (Mobile order available)

  • Green Chile Double Burger: Two angus beef patties, roasted green chile salsa, and purple cabbage slaw served with poblano cheese dipping sauce (New) (Available September 2 through November 1)
  • Mint Shake topped with whipped cream, chocolate cookie crumbles, gummy body parts, and a chocolate-covered snack cake (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available September 2 through November 10)
  • Cranberry-grape Punch: Cranberry and grape juices, ginger ale, blackberry syrup, blackberry purée, and orange flavor-filled boba (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available September 2 through November 10)
  • Cranberry-grape Cocktail: Black vodka, cranberry and grape juices, ginger ale, blackberry syrup, blackberry purée, and orange flavor-filled boba (New) (Available September 2 through November 10)

Studio Catering Co. (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Ghost Pepper Potato Bites with ghost pepper cheese sauce, smoky bacon, and pickled jalapeños

Buena Vista Churro Cart (Available September 2 through November 10) 

  • Pumpkin Spice Churro rolled in pumpkin spice flavored sugar (New)

Grizzly Peak Churro Cart (Available September 2 through November 10)

  • Peanut Candy Churro rolled in peanut powder, sugar, and crushed peanuts drizzled with peanut butter sauce (New)

Hollywood Churro Cart (Available September 2 through November 10; Mobile order available)

  • Sour Candy Churro: Sour sugar-dusted churro topped with sweet watermelon icing (New) 

Available at Various Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park (COMING SOON)

  • Donald Candy Corn Sipper (New): Available at the following:
    • Award Wieners
    • Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
    • Chiller Cart in Pixar Pier
    • Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
    • Corn Dog Castle
    • Hollywood Churro Cart
    • Pacific Wharf Café
    • Paradise Garden Grill
    • Smokejumpers Grill
  • Zero Light-Up Premium Bucket (New): Available at the following:
    • Popcorn Carts in Buena Vista, Grizzly Peak, and Pixar Pier 

Disneyland Hotel

Coffee House (Available September 2 through November 2; Mobile order available)

  • Halloween Seasonal Cupcake: Choice of vanilla or chocolate cupcake

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (Available September 2 through November 2)

  • Bitter Daiquiri: El Dorado 15 Year Rum, Batavia Arrack, Giffard Banana, pineapple juice, Jerry Thomas Bitters, and mint, garnished with orchid, pineapple wedge, and lime wheel (New)

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel s Spa

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available September 2 through October 31; Mobile order available)

  • Halloween Pumpkin Donut: Cake donut dipped in orange-colored white chocolate
  • Mickey Mummy Donut: Black and white decorated cake donut
  • Jack Skellington Cupcake (New)

Hearthstone Lounge

  • Halloween Cocktail: Hanson of Sonoma Vodka, Luxardo Apricot, lemon juice, Orgeat Syrup, Peychaud Bitters, and Dr. Adam’s Teapot Bitters garnished with an orange wheel (New) (Available October 1 through November 1)
  • Dia de los Muertos Cocktail: Codigo Reposado Tequila, chambord, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Camparí, Angostura Bitters, and Dr. Adam’s Spanish Bitters garnished with a lemon twist (New) (Available September 2 through October 31)

GCH Holiday Cart (Available September 2 through October 31)

  • Poison Apple Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie with white chocolate
  • Mickey Jack Skellington Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie with white chocolate
  • Oogie Boogie Cookie: Caramel apple cookie filled with caramel (New)
  • Hocus Pocus Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate (New)
  • Gingerbread Zombie Cookie: Gingerbread cookie with white chocolate (New)
  • Halloween Cookie Box: Pumpkin Mickey sugar cookies, raspberry filled cookies, and chocolate chip cookies with chocolate candies (New)
  • Sanderson Sisters Crisped Rice Treat: Crisped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate (New)
  • Spooky Pretzel Sticks: Pretzel rods dipped in white chocolate (New)
  • Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Crisped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate (New)
  • Waffle Shot with Milk: Cup-shaped waffled lined with chocolate with choice of milk, low fat milk, strawberry, or chocolate milk (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Waffle Shot with Liqueur: Cup-shaped waffled lined with chocolate with choice of Baileys, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan, Jameson, or Rumchata (New)
  • Halloween Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate with choice of Baileys, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan, Jameson, or Rumchata

Downtown Disney District

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available while supplies last starting October 1)

  • Pumpkin Down Float: Scottish ale with hints of caramel, toffee, and a boatload of roasted pumpkin topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, pumpkin spice whipped cream, ginger snap crumbs, and a dulce de leche caramel sauce

California Churro (Available October 24 through 31)

  • Spooky Churro: A delicious churro rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with peanut butter candy pieces 

Kayla’s Cake (Available September 2 through October 31)

  • Mummy Macarons with cookie and cream buttercream
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Macaroons with white chocolate pumpkin ganache

La Brea Bakery Café  

  • Kids Monster Pancakes: One orange and one green monster faced pancake with gummy worms and candy corn (New) (Available October 31 only)
  • The Midnight Painkiller Hard Kombucha: A tiki cocktail with pineapple, coconut, orange, and nutmeg
  • Ghoul’s Grog: Goslings Dark Rum and Goslings 151 with pineapple, orange, and grenadine (New)

Marceline’s Confectionery (Available September 6 through October 31)

  • Mickey Pumpkin Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in orange-white chocolate and green, white chocolate leaf (New)
  • Minnie Witch Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and embellished with a purple skirt, orange chocolate dots, and a white chocolate with hat
  • Mickey Sorcerer Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and embellished with a red sugar robe, yellow sugar bow and white chocolate sorcerer hat
  • Skull Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in red, white chocolate and green, white chocolate skull face
  • Mickey Mummy Marshmallow Pop: Mickey-shaped marshmallow pop covered in vanilla chocolate with dark chocolate eyes (New)
  • Halloween Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel, enrobed in milk chocolate, and drizzled with orange and purple, white chocolate
  • Minnie Cake Pop with Orange Bow: Chocolate cake pop and chocolate ears enrobed in milk chocolate and embellished with an white chocolate orange bow (New)
  • Dirt & Worms Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop enrobed in milk chocolate, sprinkled with cookie crumbs, and embellished with a gummy worm (New)
  • Mickey Peanut Butter Rice Cereal: Mickey-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in peanut butter milk chocolate and covered in peanut butter candy
  • Mickey Spider Web Rice Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in orange, white chocolate with a black dark chocolate web
  • Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate and embellished with a black dark chocolate face

Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available September 2 through October 31)

  • Spookychino: Naples famous cappuccino with edible scary spiders and insects (Non-alcoholic)

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (Available September 26 through October 31) 

  • Candy Corn Cream Soda: Monin Candy Corn Syrup, vanilla, soda, and a splash of cream garnished with candy corns (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Candy Corn Cream Cocktail with Pinnacle Cake Vodka (New)

Sprinkles (Available October 17 through 31)

  • Peanut Butter Cup: Chocolate cake filled and topped with peanut butter frosting ladled with chocolate ganache and finished off with mounds of mini peanut butter cups 

Tortilla Jo’s (Available September 2 through October 31)

  • Ghostly Brew: Mi Campo Tequila Blanco, agave nectar, black activated charcoal, and refreshing cucumber organic margarita mix (New)

Uva Bar & Cafe (Available September 2 through October 31)

  • Bootini: Galliano, Absolut Mandarin, white chocolate, and cream garnished with blueberries (New)

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party (SOLD OUT)

If your Guests already have their tickets to one of the sold-out nights of Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park, there are tons of sinister sweets and treats for them to indulge in! With items like the Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries at Flo’s V8 Cafe, or the strawberry-flavored Pain Churro and the raspberry-flavored Panic Churro, there’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory to try. Guests can also take a walk on the villains side with the delicious Mistress of Evil Chocolate Cake from Wine Country Trattoria.

There you have it – all the ghoulish goodies coming to Disneyland Resort this Halloween season!

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

EPCOT Festival Recipe – Rocky Road Cake

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Disney has once again shared a recipe for an item available at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival!

From a Disney Cast Member;

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE is in full gear! There are so many amazing foods to try. This year’s festival menus were filled with recipes I wanted to test and share with the home cook. One dessert that really stood out was the Rocky Road Cake at the Flavors from Fire Global Marketplace. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to test this recipe!

When I came home from the store with marshmallows and chocolate, the taste testers in my house were excited. After having a chance to taste the final product, they were not disappointed. One of the taste testers revealed that reheated leftover cake made an excellent breakfast the next morning.

Some of my favorite desserts to bake are ones that look time-consuming and difficult but are secretly easy to make. This Rocky Road Cake is a perfect example of that. The cake is delicious and does not take much more time than a standard chocolate cake. The individual cakes topped with marshmallows, almonds, and ganache really set this apart from an everyday chocolate cake. Rocky Road Cake is going on my list of desserts to make again.

Now that I’ve talked it up- it’s time to share the recipe!

ROCKY ROAD CAKE – EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Serves 8

SPICY SUGARED ALMONDS

    • 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
    • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 3/4 cup unsalted almonds

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

    • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
    • 2/3 cup heavy cream

CHOCOLATE-BUTTERMILK CAKE

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1/2 cup hot water

TOPPINGS

    • 1 cup mini marshmallows
    • Sea salt
    • Reserved chocolate ganache

FOR SPICY SUGARED ALMONDS:

    1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
    2. Combine 1 teaspoon sugar with the cinnamon and cayenne in a small bowl; set aside.
    3. Stir remaining 1/3 cup sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling. Carefully add almonds and stir frequently for 8-10 minutes, until water evaporates. Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes, until sugar begins to caramelize. Sprinkle cinnamon reserved mixture over almonds and stir to mix.
    4. Carefully pour almonds onto prepared baking sheet, separating with spatula.
    5. Cool completely, then coarsely chop. Store in airtight container up to 3 days.

FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

    1. Spray eight 6-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
    2. Place chopped chocolate in a medium glass bowl.
    3. Bring heavy cream to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Pour over chocolate. Let chocolate sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
    4. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of ganache in each ramekin and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
    5. Keep remaining ganache at room temperature until ready to serve.

FOR CHOCOLATE-BUTTERMILK CAKE:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, oil, and buttermilk. Whisk to combine. Carefully add boiling water and whisk until batter is smooth.
    3. Remove ramekins filled with ganache from refrigerator and fill each with 1/3 cup cake batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    4. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

TO SERVE:

Carefully remove cakes from ramekins. Top each rock road cake with 2 tablespoons of mini marshmallows and 1 tablespoon of spicy-sweet almonds. Warm chocolate ganache in the microwave for 30 seconds on 50% power. Drizzle ganache over each cake and sprinkle with sea salt.

Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. 

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

Foodie Guide to Disney World Princess Week

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

Disney is once again celebrating World Princess Week from August 21-August 27! Part of the celebrations include limited-time food and beverage items at Disney Parks.

From a Disney Cast Member;

Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in honor of World Princess Week. From August 21 through 27, this celebration will highlight some of your favorite characters and feature some tasty treats to enjoy along the way.

There are plenty of treats on both coasts, including the lovely Snow White 85th Anniversary Petit Cake, yes 85th, from Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs and the Tangled Loaf Cake over at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. And there’s much more than just food. From merchandise, entertainment, and special announcements, the week will be the ultimate celebration honoring our classic Disney royalty. Stay tuned throughout the week for daily princess fun coming your way.

I present to you the Foodie Guide to World Princess Week at Disney Parks!

Walt Disney World Resort 

Magic Kingdom Park 

Cinderella’s Royal Table

    • Lost Slipper: White chocolate mini slipper with white cremeux pearls tucked inside a milk chocolate dome served with hot caramel

Storybook Treats

    • Snow White Cone: DOLE Whip lemon, blue cone, chocolate bird, and sugar bow

EPCOT 

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

    • Anna & Elsa Cookie: Sugar cookies with chocolate ganache

Oasis Sweets and Sips 

    • Jasmine Cookie: Sugar cookies with apricot jam

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue 

    • Tiana Banana Pudding

Sunshine Seasons

    • Anna & Elsa Cupcake: Strawberry cupcake with strawberry filling and strawberry buttercream topped with a chocolate crown

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

Catalina Eddie’s

    • Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate, blackcurrant, and morello cherry mousse with whipped cookies ‘n cream fluff, and gilded chocolate-covered cacao nibs on a shortbread cookie

Dockside Diner

    • Seaside Brownie: Chocolate brownie topped with white chocolate ganache and seaside garnish

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park 

Creature Comforts

    • Pocahontas Mousse: Pineapple-banana cake, coconut cream cheese mousse, chocolate feather, and candy gem

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie 

    • Snow White 85th Anniversary Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake layered with apple mousse and cinnamon mousse with white chocolate crunch pearls (New)

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Snack Shack

    • The Moana Cone: Coconut soft-serve and DOLE Whip strawberry swirled into a chocolate coconut dipped waffle cone with white chocolate and an edible flower (New)

Resorts 

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort 

Landscape of Flavors

    • Mermaid Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with pineapple topped with a coconut buttercream and a white chocolate mermaid tail (Availability will continue past August 27)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

Contempo Café 

    • Cinderella Cupcake: Vanilla cake with vanilla crème custard filling, butter cream, white chocolate slipper, and fondant pumpkin

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill

    • Perfectly Princess Cupcake: Vanilla sponge cupcake with pink buttercream ruffles, white nonpareils sprinkles, and Princess white chocolate coin

Disney’s Polynesian Village

Kona Island Coffee Bar and Capt. Cook’s

    • Moana Mini Cake: Vanilla cake, mango mousse, and a wave of glaçage, buttercream, fondant, and white chocolate décor (New)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter 

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory 

    • Wishing on Stars: Olive Oil cake, banana cream pie mousse, white chocolate Feuilletine crunch, and white chocolate glaçage (New) (Availability will continue past August 27)  

Disney’s Riviera Resort 

Le Petit Café 

    • Aurora Fruit Tart: Diplomat cream, raspberry mousse, and fresh berries with a white chocolate crown (New) 

Bar Riva

    • True Love’s Kiss: Limeade, mango, guava, and raspberry glitter foam (New) 

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney’s Old Key West Resort 

The Artist’s Palette and Good’s Food to Go

    •  Snow White Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with a spiced caramel apple filling topped with caramel buttercream, red chocolate dip, and a red bow

Disneyland Resort 

Disneyland Park

Red Rose Taverne

    • Coconut-Strawberry Lemonade featuring Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade (New)

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Holiday Cart

    • The Princess and the Frog Macaron: Mint chocolate chip French macaron (New)
    • Princess Gown Cookie: Sugar cookie with royal icing (New)
    • Tangled Loaf Cake: Lemon-blueberry flavored cake with vanilla buttercream (New)
    • Mermaid Crisped Rice Treat: Crisped rice treat with seashells, mermaid tail, and pearls (New)
    • Princess Cookie: Sugar cookie with white chocolate icing (New)
    • Princess Cookie Box with assorted cookies (New)
    • Princess Waffle Shot with Milk: White chocolate-coated pistachio waffle shot with choice of milk, low-fat milk, strawberry, or chocolate milk (New)
    • Princess Waffle Shot with Alcohol: White chocolate-coated pistachio waffle shot with choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Rum, Jameson Whiskey, or Rumchata (New)

GCH Craftsman Grill 

    • Princess Cupcake: Vanilla with buttercream, pearls, and a crown (New) 
    • Princess Carriage Donut: Cake donut with white chocolate apples (New) 

Available at Various Locations Throughout the Disneyland Resort 

    • Princess Bubble Sipper includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (New) 
      • Available at the following:
        • Main Street, U.S.A. Fruit Cart
        • Town Square Churro Cart
        • Little Red Wagon
        • Sleeping Beauty Castle Churro Cart
        • Red Rose Taverne
        • Maurice’s Treats
        • Edelweiss Snacks
        • “it’s a small world” Churro Cart

Downtown Disney District 

California Churro

    • Princess Churro: A strawberry filled churro dusted with delicious pink strawberry sugar and served with a side of cream cheese frosting

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes

    • The Mermaid CrazyShake: Blueberry shake with vanilla-frosted rim and mermaid sprinkles topped with a mermaid tail, pearl clam shell, fish lollipop, whipped cream, and mermaid sprinkles

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

    • Pink Paloma: Tequila combined with pink grapefruit juice, agave syrup, premium grapefruit soda, and freshly-squeezed lime juice

Be sure to check out both the Walt Disney World Resort app and the Disneyland Resort app for items available on mobile order.

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

Big Moe Cason is Coming to Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks

Legendary Pit Master Big Moe Cason is world famous for his BBQ and is currently on a world tour promoting his National Geographic show “World of Flavor with Big Moe Cason.” The tour will include several stops at military bases for troop appreciation as well as a stop at Walt Disney World to experience some of their incredible BBQ dishes. 

Disney Parks Blog caught up with him for a Q&A: 

Q:  How did you discover your love for BBQ and being a pit master?
A: Well, I came from a family of 17 kids. I discovered my love for cooking over a fire when my family would gather for cookouts, the 4th of July, and other occasions in the backyard. There were just so many positive memories of togetherness, and grilling was something I enjoyed – hot dogs, pork steaks, chicken – I loved it all. I carried that passion with me into the Navy, where I cooked. And, when I got out, I would see BBQ TV shows and competitions, and I said, “That’s me, that’s what I do.” I entered my first cookoff in 2006, and the rest is history. 

Q:  You mentioned coming from a huge family. Tell us about your family now and how it has impacted your journey.
A:  I’m living the dream. I have a very supportive wife and 4 daughters, ranging in ages 12-26, with 2 female dogs and 2 female cats. Because of all the women, I get to do my own thing – cooking over fire. Princess Tiana is one of my daughters’ favorite princesses. I love all things sci-fi. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the things we want to do on our next visit to Walt Disney World Resort, but EPCOT is our favorite park. We love the food, the atmosphere – there is something to do for everyone. 

Q: How do you see the future of BBQ?
A: BBQ is Americana, and it has gone global, no matter what country or culture. Whether in Sweden, the Netherlands, or New Zealand, all people have cooked over a fire – from a strip of goat to Asian-style ribs. I’ve gotten ingredients from all over, from my favorite Korean grocery store to using my own seasonings. It’s a happy food where people gather around, have fun and make memories. It has such humble beginnings anchored in survival to just feeding people. It has now transcended into an anchor for family gatherings and the focal point of feel-good moments from the backyard, city park to now theme parks.    

Q: What are some of your certified go-to BBQ dishes?
A: I love a good brisket sandwich. Especially good brisket – that bends when you fold it over itself. Or BBQ that doesn’t even need sauce. That’s when you know it’s grilled to perfection. And sides. When you think about the different ways baked beans are prepared, or your favorite mac and cheese, your various slaws, etc., those complement your protein and vice versa.

Q: What’s next for you?
A: I’m traveling to Alaska to cook for an Air Force base and soon traveling to Pearl Harbor to cook for the military there. I’ll continue teaching my BBQ classes. My goal with these classes is to teach others to make outstanding middle-of-the-road BBQ. During Covid, I did these classes virtually from my backyard. Also up is Walt Disney World Resort! In addition to tasting some great BBQ, I’m looking forward to visiting EPCOT, my family’s favorite park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is so cool! The Tree of life and the Avatar Flight of Passage are our favorites.

Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s Returns With Exquisite Dining Experiences

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

The time has come for the culinary crown jewel of the Walt Disney World Resort – Victoria & Albert’s – to welcome guests back to this one-of-a-kind experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Beginning today, July 28, this location is now open and filled with unrivaled flavors expertly crafted by the talented culinary team as well as an enhanced and renovated interior space that will leave guests in awe.

There is a reason this AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award recipient is considered the crown jewel – its decadent cuisine features only the highest quality of ingredients and flavors from across the globe. With an ever-evolving menu, guests can taste their way through multiple courses, including Glacier 51 Toothfish with charred mushroom and sambal, Heirloom Tomatoes with gazpacho and 100 Year Balsamico, and Carrot Tikka Masala with cilantro and puri bread. For a sumptuous finish, the Spectrum of Chocolate is an ombré delight from the inside out featuring four specialty sourced chocolates and a tableside presentation of sabayon with notes of Madagascar vanilla bean, Champagne, and Grand Marnier.

In addition to the incredible dishes at Victoria & Albert’s, this location is also home to a world-class wine collection featuring over 500 different selections. Sommeliers on staff are there to guide you through this precisely curated collection and perfectly pair the flavors of the glass and plate. The new zero-proof cocktail pairing will allow everyone to fully experience the evening with beverages crafted to complement each course. One innovative offering on this menu is the Guajillo Spice, which is smoked tableside to highlight the rich flavors of roasted guajillo chilis, charred jalapeños, and black peppercorn, as well as a touch of caramelized sweetness from turbinado sugar and fresh lime.

The opulence and elegance that are in every corner of the restaurant are part of what makes it so unique. The newly renovated interior features exquisite crystal chandeliers, masterful murals, and delicate wall coverings that bring a modernization to this lavish location. There are three different dining options, each with their own unique experience. The Dining Room serves a tasting menu, that highlights seasonal flavors expertly created to give guests and their palette the very best.

For those interested in a more intimate dining experience, the Queen Victoria Room allows guests to savor a menu created by the chef de cuisine especially for them in a setting fit for royalty, including tableside presentations. The Chef’s Table is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows first-hand account to the culinary craft as the team creates their decadent tasting menu. This unique opportunity allows them to interact with the chefs like no other as the guests of the kitchen, our most coveted offering.

The legacy of this restaurant is not to be overlooked. Victoria & Albert’s is not only the sole location in Florida to hold the honor of having both the AAA Five Diamond and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star awards but joins only 26 others in the nation with this same unique distinction.

The culinary team that upholds this legacy is now led by Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers, with more than 15 years spent at Victoria & Albert’s and experience assisting in the creation of acclaimed menus for Remy on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Joining him is Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer who not only was part of the opening team at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but also leads the entire pastry team for this resort.

For over 20 years, Sommelier Israel Perez has been dedicated to creating memorable experiences at signature restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort. As the maître d’hotel, Israel and his team ensure that each person who walks through the doors of Victoria & Albert’s has a perfect evening through each step of service.

Overseeing culinary operations and teams of the 13 food and beverage outlets at our flagship resort is Executive Chef Kevin Chong. Last but certainly not least, is Culinary Director Chef Scott Hunnel, who was at the helm of Victoria & Albert’s for many years, now provides his expertise and mentorship to culinary teams across multiple resorts, including Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

When enjoying an evening with your guests here, it’s clear that Victoria & Albert’s provides an epicurean experience that is unlike any other. From the moment guests arrive and are welcomed with beautiful harp music, to the expert chefs creating magic from the kitchen to the plate and the sommeliers transporting them through each pairing, a meal here is one that cannot find anywhere else.

We are delighted to welcome guests back to Victoria & Albert’s and cannot wait for everyone to join us for a grand evening from first sip to last bite.