Food is the center of our culture with celebrations and memorials. It tells a little about who we are, what we stand for, and where we came from. This year Disney Resorts celebrate Black History Month from February 1-28 with mouthwatering creations to make your palette sing! Locations and dates vary, make sure you check out the details. Here is the Fashionista Food guide to soulful eats.
Disneyland Resort
The above pictures are all located within the Disneyland park. Below you’ll find the names and description of each delicacy:
*Shrimp & Grits: Andouille-fava relish, cheesy grits, and shrimp sauce.
*Peach Cobbler Donut: Vanilla-dipped donut filled with peach compote, topped with a cinnamon sugar puff
* Southern BBQ Platter: Brisket, fried chicken, burnt ends pork belly, mashed potatoes, baked beans, slaw, and a house-baked biscuit
*Fried Chicken Bowl: Spicy honey-glazed fried chicken served with four-cheese mac ‘n cheese, smoked turkey collard greens, and sweet potato cornbread
Red Velvet Bundt Cake with chocolate mousse, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate chips
Commemorative Popcorn Bucket
“Simba, let me tell you something my father told me. Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars.” -Mufasa. Goosebumps, right?!? You can take home part of the magic with this Simba Popcorn Bucket. Located at Fantasyland Popcorn Cart and Troubadour Tavern for mobile ordering.
Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney
These tasty treats are found at Hearthstone Lounge in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and various restaurants in the Downtown Disney District.
*Baked Andouille Mac & Cheese: Pasta with white cheese sauce, chopped herbs and Andouille sausage
*Apricot Manhattan: Uncle Nearest 1884 Whiskey, Giffards Abricot du Roussillon, and Amaro Nonino garnished with maraschino cherries
*Spiced Fizz: Hanson of Sonoma Habanero Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice and raspberry syrup garnished with raspberries and a Lime wedge
*Black-owned food truck College Boy Cheesesteaks will serve up Philly Cheesesteaks from local Philadelphians
*Peach Pie Old Fashioned: Whiskey, peach liquor, bitters, and brown sugar garnished with a peach slice
*Black-owned food truck Wings ‘n Waffles will serve up delicious sandwiches, plates, and more
Walt Disney World Resorts
All four parks have a plethora of sweet and savory soulful treats. Not only are they bursting with flavor, but some are works of art in of themselves! I am beyond thrilled to be heading to Disney World at the end of February so I might try 1, 2 or a dozen of these items!
*Gumbo: Chicken, Andouille sausage, okra, and seasonings simmered in chicken stock served over rice
*South African Hot Dog: South African boerie topped with sweet and spicy chakalaka relish on a brioche bun served with house-made chips
*Tiana’s Mardi Gras Milkshake: Cinnamon vanilla milkshake topped with a Mardi Gras king cake doughnut
*Poulet Mariner Au Four (Baked Marinated Chicken):Baked chicken marinated in assorted spices served with red and green peppers and onions.
*Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart with cinnamon-brown sugar icing, toasted marshmallows, and pecans
*Shrimp & Grits: Creole-seasoned shrimp with peppers and onions served over cheese grits
*Creole Smoked Sausage Sandwich: Smoked Andouille sausage on a roll with piccadilly relish and stewed black-eyed peas
*Soul Cupcake: Vanilla cake with bananas foster filling, vanilla marshmallow buttercream, Joe Gardner white chocolate medallion, edible paper music notes, and multi color crispy pearls
*The Ginger Whiskey: A cocktail featuring Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey with notes of ginger and brown sugar
*Spiced Shrimp & Grits: Spicy shrimp & corn grits with bacon jam and crispy radish
*Peach Cobbler Whiskey Cake: Peach cobbler cake, honey vanilla bean ice cream, and brown butter whiskey caramel
*Braised Collard Greens with smoked bacon
*Jollof Rice with Plant-based Sausage
*Harira Soup
*Mint Julep: Pineapple mint julep
*Tiana Banana Pudding
*Shrimp & Grits: Sautéed shrimp, cheddar grits, local corn succotash, andouille sausage, and Creole spice emulsion
*Half Note Float: Layered Fanta Wild Cherry, Minute Maid Lemonade, and Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with vanilla ice cream and Half Note White Chocolate
*Select wines from McBride Sisters Wine Company (a Black-owned and female-led wine company)
*Kungaloosh! African-inspired chocolate cake with caramelized bananas and cashew-caramel ice cream topped with coffee dust
*Golden Haze Margarita: Crafted with Teremana Blanco Tequila, a brand owned by Dwayne Johnson, this cocktail also features Grand Marnier Liqueur, smoked chili bitters, lime, and agave
Disney Springs
*Soul Petit Cake: Chocolate chiffon cake, dark chocolate mousse, raspberry pate de fruit, raspberry mousse, and white chocolate crispy pearls
*Royal Sunset: Empress 1908 Gin, grapefruit juice, cane sugar, and cherries
*Chicken on the Egg: Buttermilk fried chicken, deviled eggs, and hot honey sauce
*Fried Sweet Potato Pie: Sweet potato-filled pastry, spiced cinnamon sugar, maple bourbon sauce, and roasted pecan crumble
*Jamaican Jerk Chicken Poutine with sweet ‘n’ hot jerk marinated chicken, pineapple salsa, scotch bonnet aïoli, and fries
*Soulful Pralines: Pecan pralines enrobed in our custom dark chocolate “jazzed” up with some chocolate musical instruments and decor featuring Joe from Disney and Pixar’s animated film Soul
*Delicious vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian menu items made with love and soul including the Monsta Shrimp Burger, Rappers Delight Salmon Philly, and more
*The Soulfully Chef Special: Fried pork belly, beef empanadas, and pikliz
*Candied Yam Cannoli: A crispy Italian shell filled with a sweet cream of ricotta cheese and candied yams topped with pecans
*Carver’s Peanut Butter Explosion: Peanut butter milkshake with a chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and a chocolate peanut butter cake on top
Walt Disney World Resorts
*Southern Fried Chicken Bowl: Fried chicken thighs, candied sweet potatoes, rice, smoked collards, mac and cheese, and a corn muffin
*Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding, vanilla wafer crust, and a brûléed banana
*Sanaa Spiced Shrimp: Benne seed-spiced shrimp, creamy pap, stewed okra, boerewors, and charred corn kachumbari
*Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese: Four cheese baked macaroni and cheese
*Whiskey Tart: Orange-cardamom infused cake, dark chocolate mousse, and diplomat cream infused with Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Premium Whiskey with a candied orange garnish
*Comeback Chocolate Cake: Slice of German-style chocolate cake with a salty pecan-coconut topping
*Berry Beignet: Mickey-shaped beignet with fresh mixed berry compote, house-made Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Premium Whiskey caramel sauce, mint, and powdered sugar
*Golden Cocktail: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Premium Whiskey, pineapple juice, almond, agave, and aromatic bitters
*Soulful Sunday Dinner: A traditional soul food dinner of barbeque chicken with collard greens, black eye peas, and house-made cornbread
*Traditional Pound Cake: A slice of classic vanilla pound cake
*Tiana Praline Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with pecan praline filling, vanilla buttercream, and chocolate décor
*Pineapple Mule: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Premium Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. ginger bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint
Well? What do you think of all the scrumptious offerings? Wanna check it out yourself? If so, reach out to Small World vacations. They’re the preferred Travel Agent of the Disney Fashionista and will take great care of you!
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