As we have been reporting, Walt Disney World has added new plant-based dishes to the menus at many of the restaurants around property and in its parks (Hollywood Studios, Epcot, & Magic Kingdom) . These dishes are made with a variety of different ingredients including vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds and legumes without any products including animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. There are more than 400 different delicious items to choose from across Walt Disney World and we have a look at some of the delicious new items below, thanks to Disney Parks Blog.
(Top) Panna Connie’s Congo Lime Delight from Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic KingdomPark – Tasty lime ‘panna cotta,’ served with mango-lime sorbet, fresh fruit and a Brazil nut cookie.
Marrakesh Falafel Platter from The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – This delicious plate features falafel alongside creamy hummus, soy yogurt, tabbouleh and a cucumber-tomato salad – and don’t forget the pita bread!
Chocolate Mint Financier from Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk – This tempting chocolate financier is accompanied by a creamy frozen mint scoop.
Lavender Donuts from California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Don’t miss these delightful lavender donuts with blueberry gin jam, pistachio crumble and blueberry “faux yo” (plant-based frozen yogurt)!
Chickpea Panisse from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park – Crispy chickpea panisse, tomato jam, roasted carrots, chermoula-spiced garbanzos and chive powder make this dish fit for royalty.
Loaded Slaw Dog from Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom Park – You can’t go wrong with this plant-based sausage, topped with pickled slaw, barbecue vegan aioli and roasted corn relish – plus your choice of french fries or apple slices.
Quinoa Salad from Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Served with dried fruit and fresh herbs, this salad makes for a tasty snack any time of day!
Le Fou Festin Breakfast from Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park – Get your day started with this spread of plant-based eggs, sausage and bacon served with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Disney has just announced that Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night add-on dining experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be returning starting December 4th. Reservations are now open. Read on below to check out the menu and full slate of offerings for the experience!
Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night is a family-friendly progressive dining experience drawing inspiration from the many facets of African cultures. In addition to celebrating the beloved story of “The Lion King,” this experience honors some of the most majestic and endangered African animals through delicious flavors, fun activities, live music, and appreciation for animal conservation.
One of the fun activities is a new Kilimanjaro Safaris Virtual Realty experience. After enjoying a welcome reception at the train station in Harambe, guests will hop on the train and journey to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Here guests have the opportunity to try out a virtual reality 360-degree safari experience like you’ve never seen before, one that is only available exclusively during Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night! “Join our Pride” and get up close and personal with the sights and sounds of Pride Rock, coming face-to-face with our amazing host, the African lions.
In addition to virtual reality, guests will be able to indulge on a culinary expedition of food and beverages throughout the entire experience. Upon beginning your journey at the Harambe Train Station, you’ll enjoy a welcome reception featuring meat pies, Durban chips and dip, and a hand-selected array of meats and cheeses as well as Harambellini, a specialty beverage featuring sparkling South African wine blended with a bright burst of passion fruit, orange, and guava juices. And for the kiddos, they can nibble on cheese, fruit, and Tofaa (chocolate caramel-dipped green apples).
During the welcome reception, guests will receive a boarding pass that allows them to hop on the train and head to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, where fun activities (including the VR experience and character greetings with familiar friends Timon and Rafiki) and more bites and refreshments await them. Guests can snack on spiced crisp plaintains, South African oat and coconut bars, and Sundowner Safari Mix with spiced nuts and dried fruit. Kids can enjoy seasonal fruit and Trail Mix Bites with granola, chocolate chips, raisins, and honey. For the adults, the specialty beverages featured here are the Chief’s Shandy (Tusker beer blended with lemonade), and Wanjohi’s Dawa, a refreshing blend of tequila, pineapple, mango, and Ancho chile.
Hop back on the train to head back to the final destination: Harambe Market. Here, guests will partake in a delicious dinner while enjoying upbeat music from African musicians, a dance party, and captivating storytelling. On the menu is an array of hearty dishes and yummy desserts inspired by the five featured African animals. Around the marketplace, you’ll find stations representing each of the animals and a selection of additional offerings in the courtyard.
The African Lion Station
Char-Grilled Steak with Herb-Infused Mealie, Chakalaka, and a Red Wine Sauce
Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes, Kool Slaai, and Mango Sambal
Chicken Tenders (Kid’s Option)
The Cape Buffalo Station
Shrimp Curry with Sustainable Shrimp, Cape Malay Green Coconut Curry, and Fragrant Basmati Rice
Grilled Sweet Corn with Farmer’s Cheese, Chili-Lime Spice, and Citrus Aioli
Barbecued Ribs (Kid’s Option)
Macaroni and Cheese (Kid’s Option)
The Rhinoceros Station
Vegetable Curry with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables served over Basmati Rice
Vegetarian Potato and Pea Samosa, Pickled Vegetables, and Tamarind Dipping Sauce
Barbecued Ribs (Kid’s Option)
Macaroni and Cheese (Kid’s Option)
The African Elephant Station
Smoked Honey-glazed Pork Belly with White Bean Purée, Caramelized Apple-Bacon Chutney, and Curry-Apple Gastrique
The Leopard Station
Sustainable Fish with Coriander-Fennel Slaw and Dhania Chutney
Grilled Lamb with Goat Cheese Polenta and Roasted Garlic Sauce
Mini Corn Dog (Kid’s Option)
Harambe Market Courtyard Station
Petite Greens, Local Tomatoes, Cucumber, Sweety Drop Peppers, Citrus, and Citrus Vinaigrette
Boerie Roll with South African Farmers’ Style Sausage, Peppadews, and Pickled Vegetables
African Spiced Popcorn
Dessert Station
Honey-Caramel Candy Bar with Crispy Pearls
Animal-inspired Cupcakes
Lions S’mores Pop with Chocolate and Graham Cracker Crumbs
Marketplace Sangria – Blend of African Wine and Rooibos Tea finished with a Citrus and Mint Infusion
Safari Sunset – Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Orange, and Guava Juices blended with Rum
Assorted African-inspired Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Also available at the Welcome Reception and Rafiki’s Planet Watch Train Station)
Assorted African Beer and Wine (Also available at the Welcome Reception and Rafiki’s Planet Watch Train Station)
Menus and options are subject to change, but at each station, you’ll learn a little bit about each of the Big Five animals. Children are invited to choose their favorite Big Five animal charm and learn more about them while creating their very own bracelet or necklace.
Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night begins on December 4, 2019 on select nights from 6 – 9pm for a limited time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pricing is $125 plus tax for adults and $99 plus tax for children ages 3-9 and separate park admission is required.
In what quickly became one of the most controversial Disney menu changes in recent history, earlier this week, we reported that the names of the menu items at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo had been changed to remove any original Star Wars-theming.
Since its opening, the menu at the land’s main quick-service eatery included names like Smoked Kaadu Ribs and Fried Endorian Tip-Yip, adding to the theme of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Overnight, all of those names were switched over to plainly state what each menu item was. For example, Fried Endorian Tip-Yip was simplified to “Fried Chicken”, the Shaak Roast became simply a “Beef Pot Roast”, and the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad was now a “Shrimp & Noodle Salad.” Even the Felucian Garden Spread was renamed to just a “Hummus Garden Spread”.
Now, it seems like the plot has thickened as the Star Wars-themed names have returned to online menus and digital menu boards alike.
If you’ll recall from the changes, items such as the Mustafarian Lava Roll were previously renamed to the Mustafarian Cinnamon Roll, while Tugg’s Morning Oats was renamed as Tugg’s Overnight Oats, and the Bright Suns Morning was renamed the Bright Suns Breakfast Platter. All have been returned to their original, themed names.
The desserts are the only items that have remained unchanged throughout all of the menu item name changes.
Despite menu descriptions and photos, it appears Disney wanted to make ordering easier for guests by removing the themed menu item names. This did come, however, at the cost of the in-depth immersion that was originally a part of the land’s mission. As of publishing time, the themed menu item names remain listed as-is for Docking Bay 7 at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge.
While most are all excited for the grand opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort, many are also planning ahead and making reservations for Topolino’s Terrace––including their daily Character Breakfast and Dinner offerings. Just for New Year’s Eve, Topolino’s will be hosting Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade, but on New Year’s Day is when the real fun starts. Topolino’s Terrace will be hosting a Character Brunch just for New Year’s day, with complimentary mimosas and more!
Celebrate the New Year with Mickey and Friends while enjoying Topolino’s Italian and French-inspired brunch cuisine. Raise a complimentary glass of mimosa to say, “bonne année” and “felice anno nuovo” to 2020! Then, delight in such fresh-baked pastries as delicious Danishes, muffins and croissants. Your choice of entrées follows: Quiche Gruyère, Lobster Benedict & Caviar, Brioche French Toast, Wood-fired Butchers Steak, King Salmon, hand-crafted pasta and more. Finally, finish with sweet confections like macarons or chocolate bonbons.
When and Where January 1, 2020 at Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
Event Time 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Price $59 per adult and $37 per child, tax and gratuity included
Dress to Impress The Italian tradition is to wear red as a festive way to ring in the New Year. Accents of red are highly encouraged.
Reservations and Important Details Advance reservations are highly recommended and can be made via the My Disney Experience app or by calling up to 180 days prior to your visit. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability. Character appearances and entertainment are subject to change.
All events, offerings and menus are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Disney has changed the names of the menu items at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo to remove the Star Wars-themed names in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Previously, names like Smoked Kaadu Ribs and Fried Endorian Tip-Yip graced the menu, adding to the theme of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
All of the main entrees, including kids meals, now have straightforward, non-themed names:
For example, the Shaak Roast is now simply a “Beef Pot Roast”, the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad is now a “Shrimp & Noodle Salad”, and the Felucian Garden Spread is now just the Hummus Garden Spread.
As with the adult menu, the Fried Endorian Tip-Yip is now listed as Fried Chicken under the Kids’ Meals section. The Taste of Takodana is now labeled “Veggie Dippers”.
The desserts and breakfast menu have retained their original, themed names, but they have simplified them somewhat, with Tugg’s Morning Oats now listed as Tugg’s Overnight Oats, the Bright Suns Morning now listed as the Bright Suns Breakfast Platter, and the Mustafarian Lava Roll now described as the Mustafarian Cinnamon Roll.
Here’s a look at the online menus:
Despite menu descriptions and photos, it appears Disney wanted to make ordering easier for guests by removing the themed menu item names. This does come, of course, at the sacrifice of the in-depth immersion that was originally a part of the land’s mission.
