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• Feb. 6, 2024
• • mouse seats
  • celebrate soulfully
  • black history month
  • disney
  • food guide

Embrace the spirit of Black History Month this February at Disney Parks, where the culinary teams are serving up a delectable celebration of flavor inspired by Black heritage and culture. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are both partaking in the Celebrate Soulfully festivities, and they've truly outdone themselves with an irresistible lineup.

While Disney Parks showcase music, food, and artwork celebrating Black cultures throughout the year, February brings even more excitement for your taste buds! Explore the delectable offerings and be sure to delve into Cooking With Soul for additional ways to partake in the festivities.

This year introduces a host of new delights, including the must-try Sweet Potato Fries Poutine at Disneyland Hotel. But the delicious journey doesn't end there – beloved favorites like the Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart at Woody's Lunch Box and Banana Pudding at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue are making a triumphant return.

Prepare for a mouthwatering experience as we dive into this year's Food Guide to Celebrate Soulfully. Let's not waste any more time – shall we?

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Walt Disney World Resort

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

World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available Feb. 1 through March 31; mobile order available)

• Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding and vanilla wafer crust
  • Derived from her Jamaican heritage and enriched by her experiences in the U.S., Assistant Sous Chef Janell Wright found inspiration in the beloved banana pudding. Weaving together the essence of this classic dessert, she crafted a special cheesecake crowned with a Mickey garnish – a delightful tribute to Janell's dream of working for Disney, now a beautiful reality.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Berry Beignet: Mixed berry compote, house-made Uncle Nearest Whiskey caramel sauce, and powdered sugar served with a pipette of Uncle Nearest Whiskey

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Artist’s Palette (Mobile order available)

• Soulful Sunday Pork Cutlet: Smoked pork chop, collard greens, black-eyed peas, and house-made sweet cornbread (New) (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
• Traditional Pound Cake: Homemade vanilla pound cake (Available Feb. 1 through March 31)
  • Proprietor Deborah Davis Pollard drew inspiration from a family recipe that has been handed down through generations for this dish.

Photo by Owen Bruce on Unsplash

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Quick-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Country Fried Pork Steak with Herbed Gravy: Fried pork loin with herb cream sauce, fried cabbage sautéed with smoked sausage, and roasted marble potato salad (New); Available at the following locations:
  • 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
  • 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
    • Sous Chefs Anthony Watson and Angie Thomas collaborated, drawing inspiration from cherished family recipes spanning generations. The outcome is a festive array of marinated, smothered, and seasoned meat dishes accompanied by delectable sides.
• Mini Red Velvet Cake: Red velvet cake with cream cheese buttercream (New); Available at the following locations:
  • 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 Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

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Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Pool Bars, Lounges, and Table-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 3 through 29)

• Southern Citrus Twist: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, and Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters (New)
  • Influenced by the collaboration between Leaders Dougie Williams and Hunter Bernreuter, this cocktail showcases Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, paying homage to heritage, partnerships, and products from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

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Magic Kingdom Park

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Bananas Foster Shake: Banana milk shake layered with caramelized banana sauce and topped with whipped cream (New)

Cinderella’s Royal Table (Currently available)

• Crab-topped Catch of the Day: Roasted pumpkin-smoked gouda grits, braised greens, and brown butter-Meyer lemon emulsion

The Crystal Palace (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, and okra in a traditional gumbo base (New)

Golden Oak Outpost (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Tiana’s Famous Beignets: Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with strawberry dipping sauce

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Main Street Bakery (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Tiana’s Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece (New)

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich: Fried green tomato sandwich with lettuce, bacon, and bacon-pimento spread served with house-made chips (New)
• Sweet Potato Pie topped with toasted marshmallow cream and candied pecans

Pinocchio Village Haus (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Peach Cobbler: Cinnamon panna cotta, peach cobbler, brown sugar streusel, and whipped cream with a Tiana chocolate piece (New)
  • Princess Tiana's love for cooking stems from a generational legacy sparked by her father. Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Tianna Roberson has been crafting this signature recipe since the tender age of ten. Rooted in her grandmother's culinary influence, this cherished dish holds a special place in her heart, defining her childhood. Passed down through the generations, it has become a beloved family tradition.

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Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Butter Pecan Praline Sundae: Butter pecan ice cream topped with praline sauce, spiced pecans, and whipped cream (New)

The Plaza Restaurant (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and rice in a traditional gumbo base (New)
• Tiana’s Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece (New)

Photo by Sara Iovino on Unsplash

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Dino-Bite Snacks (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Peach Cobbler Mini Cake: Vanilla cake, cinnamon-caramel-peach filling, and oat streusel topping served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (New)
  • Derived from a recipe found in What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, the inaugural cookbook penned by an African American author, Abby Fisher embarked on her culinary journey. Commencing with a business in Alabama specializing in pickles and preserves, she later documented her unique recipes. These recipes evolved into the renowned cookbook, What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, published in 1881.

Flame Tree Barbecue (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Creole Smoked Sausage Sandwich: Creole smoked sausage on a roll with piccadilly relish and stewed black-eyed peas
  • The origin of Creole smoked sausage can be traced back to the fusion of culinary traditions from French and African descendants residing in 18th-century Louisiana. Paired with our Creole smoked sausage sandwich are black-eyed peas, recognized as a symbol of prosperity and hope.

Pizzafari (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake: Vanilla cake with bananas foster jam filling, vanilla buttercream, Joe Gardner half note white chocolate décor, and multicolored crispy pearls
  • In the world of Disney and Pixar's Soul, Joe Gardner aspires to be a renowned jazz musician. This cupcake, adorned by Joe, pays tribute to the profound cultural influence of jazz. With deep historical roots, jazz revolutionized the music industry, propelling iconic musicians like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald to success.

Restaurantosaurus (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake: Vanilla cake with bananas foster jam filling, vanilla buttercream, Joe Gardner half note white chocolate décor, and multicolored crispy pearls

Tiffins Restaurant

• Shrimp and Grits: South African Mealie Pap with roasted corn and goat cheese, peri-peri shrimp, and green tomato-apple chutney (Currently available)
• The Ginger Whiskey: A cocktail featuring Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey with notes of ginger and brown sugar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)
  • Established in 2017, Uncle Nearest Whiskey stands as both a Black and women-owned and operated enterprise, achieving prominence as a leading whiskey brand in the industry. The brand derives its name from Nathan "Nearest" Green, credited with pioneering the Lincoln County Process—a defining feature of Tennessee whiskey. This process involves filtering whiskey through sugar-maple charcoal before aging it in charred oak barrels. Notably, Green imparted this technique to Jack Daniel, securing a role as the first principal distiller for the company and making history in the United States.

Dawa Bar, Restaurantosaurus Lounge, and Thirsty River Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Pineapple Mint Julep

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Gumbo: Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and seasonings simmered in chicken stock served over rice

Hollywood & Vine (Currently available)

• Poulet Mariné Au Four (Baked Marinated Chicken): Baked chicken marinated in assorted spices served with red peppers, green peppers, and onions

Hollywood Scoops (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Mardi Gras Milk Shake: Cinnamon-vanilla milk shake topped with a Mardi Gras king cake doughnut

Woody’s Lunch Box (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

• Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart with cinnamon-brown sugar icing, toasted marshmallows, and pecans

EPCOT

The Artist’s Table at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (Currently available through Feb. 19)

• Hummingbird Cake: Banana and pecan cake dipped in cream cheese icing with caramel sauce and warm pineapple compote

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Coral Reef Restaurant (Currently available through March 31)

• Shrimp and Grits: Cajun-grilled shrimp, seared grit cake, andouille hash, and Cajun emulsion

Fife and Drum (Currently available)

• Half Note Float: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, Minute Maid Lemonade, and Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with vanilla ice cream and half note white chocolate

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available Feb. 1 through March 31; mobile order available)

• Banana Pudding

Disney Springs

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Charles Woodson Wines’ 2019 Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon

Photo by Anna Tarazevich

The Ganachery (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Cookie Butter Ganache Square: Cookie butter ganache enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (New)
  • Chocolatier Cast Member Destiny Hinds, who delights in sharing her cookie butter confections with friends, served as the inspiration for this delectable bite.
• Soulfully Pralines: Pecan pralines covered in dark 65% chocolate
  • Chocolatier Cast Member Sheila Moten found creative inspiration in Disney and Pixar's Soul while crafting the Soulfully Pralines.

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Griot and Pikliz: Epis-marinated fried pork shoulder, fried green plantain, and pikliz (New)
  • Taking inspiration from griot, a beloved Haitian fried pork dish often enjoyed at family gatherings, Culinary Cast Member Daphnee Vilme Dorcelian infuses her culinary creations with a touch of tradition. Marinated in a flavorful blend known as "epis," featuring Scotch bonnet, bell peppers, and spices, the dish is accompanied by fried plantains and "pikliz," a pickled cabbage slaw. This weekend tradition, slightly spicy and bursting with flavor, brings a taste of home to the United States. Daphnee's kids eagerly hail it as one of their cherished favorites.

The Polite Pig (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Pork Belly Diri Kolepwanwa: Sweet and spicy pork belly, diri kolepwanwa (rice and black beans), and onion jalepeño slaw

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• House of Brown 2021 California Red Blend

Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available through March 30)

• Black Girl Magic Float: Float with vanilla gelato and Black Girl Magic wine from the McBride Sisters Wine Company

Photo by Shardar Tarikul Islam on Unsplash

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Troubadour Tavern (Available Feb. 16-18 and 23-25; mobile order available)

• Fried Chicken Bowl: Spicy honey-glazed fried chicken served with four cheese mac ‘n cheese, smoked turkey collard greens, and sweet potato corn bread
• Sweet Potato Pie Casserole: Sweet potato-pecan pie (New)

River Belle Terrace (Available Feb. 1 through April 1)

• Brunch Platter: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuit and gravy, and house slaw
• Dinner Platter: BBQ brisket, fried chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, and biscuit and gravy

Cafe Orleans (Available Feb. 1 through April 1)

• Prix-Fixe Meal with choice of appetizer, deviled eggs and pickled vegetables, gumbo, or Caesar salad with cornmeal fried fish and turtle cheesecake

Tiana’s Palace

• House-filled Beignet featuring lemon ice box pie filling topped with lemon glaze
• 7 Greens Gumbo with Chicken & Andouille Sausage: White beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice
• 7 Greens Gumbo: White beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice (Plant-based)
• Beef Po’boy Sandwich: Slow-cooked beef in gravy dressed with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayonnaise on a toasted New Orleans French bread and served with red beans and rice and house-made pickles

Disney California Adventure Park

Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Currently available)

• Brown Estate Chaos Theory Red Wine Blend (New)

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Disneyland Hotel

Lobby Lounge (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

• Shrimp and Grits (New)
• Sweet Potato Fries Poutine: Sweet potato fries, gravy, and cheese curds (New)
• Barrel Aged Smoked : Uncle Nearest 1884 Bourbon, turbinado sugar, Angostura Bitters, Peychaud’s Bitters, and a luxury ice cube (New)
• McBride Sisters Sparkling Rosé (New)
• Crowns & Hops Pilsner (New)

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Bar, Hearthstone Lounge, and Storytellers Cafe (Available Feb. 1 through March 1)

• Golden Soul: Uncle Nearest 1884, ginger liqueur, creme de cassis, lime juice, and raspberries
• Crowns & Hops 8 Trill Pills

There are numerous delightful ways to celebrate, not only during Black History Month but throughout the entire year!

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