With summer break almost here, there’s a lot going on in Disney World and Disneyland in May!
And, while it’s always exciting to experience the rides, wave to characters, and see fireworks, there’s one other big thing to look forward to in the parks and resorts — the FOOD! And, Disney is serving up A LOT of it this month!
We’ve already brought you a look at the exclusive treats coming to the Disneyland and Disney World hotels in May for Star Wars MONTH, and now we’ve got even more to add to your munching list to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month AND Mother’s Day!
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Trio of Truffles Paired with Graham Beck Sparkling Brut Rosé: Lemon-saffron, rooibos tea, and dark chocolate-cinnamon truffles with Graham Beck Sparkling Brut Rosé (Available May 14th only)(NEW!)
The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Dark Chocolate-dipped Strawberries (Available May 7th through 14th; mobile order available)(NEW!)
Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Mother’s Day Cookie Bouquet: Vanilla cookies decorated with royal icing (Available May 7th through 14th; mobile order available)(NEW!)
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Bouquet Shake: Strawberry milkshake with strawberry purée topped with a flowery chocolate cake (Available through May 31)
BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk
- Minnie Croissant Roll: Croissant dough with raspberry marmalade(Available through May 14th)(NEW!)
Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Chocolate Strawberry Tart: Chocolate mousse tart topped with strawberry crémeux, strawberry balsamic compote, and an edible flower (Available May 7th through 14th; mobile order available)
- Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Cucumber Namasu: Double-fried chicken thighs tossed with gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, green onions, and pickled cucumber (Available May 1st through 30th)(NEW!)
Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Mother’s Day Brunch (Available May 14th only): Gather family and friends to enjoy delicious dishes from this special menu including:
- Floridian Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs and a crab cake with hollandaise atop toasted English muffins served with breakfast potatoes
- Bacon & Eggs: Maple-lacquered pork belly, smoked cheese grits, and an egg
- Brunch-exclusive Hummingbird Bread Pudding featuring pineapple, banana, coconut bread pudding with candied pecans, salted caramel, and cream cheese ice cream
Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Strawberry Shortcake Bar: Strawberry cake pop enrobed in white chocolate and covered in strawberry rice croquant (Available through May 31st)(NEW!)
- Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Cucumber Namasu: Double-fried chicken thighs tossed with gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, green onions, and pickled cucumber (Available May 1st through 30th)(NEW!)
Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Strawberry-Passion Fruit Bar: Cassis chiffon, passion fruit curd, strawberry mousse, and strawberry garnish (Available May 7th through 14th)(NEW!)
The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Strawberry-Passion Fruit Bar: Cassis chiffon, passion fruit curd, strawberry mousse, and strawberry garnish (Available May 7th through 14th; mobile order available)(NEW!)
Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Mother’s Day Flowers DOLE Whip Float: DOLE Whip with Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red topped with shimmering edible flowers (Available May 11th through 14th)(NEW!)
- Heart Of Te Fiti DOLE Whip Cup: DOLE Whip, mochi cake, Moana-Inspired white chocolate medallion, and an edible flower (NEW!)
Kona Island at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Aloha Mom!: DOLE Whip Pineapple crème puffs topped with coconut mousse, shaved coconut, and fondant décor (Available May 7th through 14th)(NEW!)
- Hamachi Tuna Roll: Hamachi tuna, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and ponzu (Available all month)
- Pork Belly Noodle Bowl: Bone broth, rice noodles, soy egg, mushrooms, bok choy, and hot sesame oil (Available all month)
Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Aloha Mom!: DOLE Whip Pineapple crème puffs topped with coconut mousse, shaved coconut, and fondant décor (Available May 7th through 14th; mobile order available)(NEW!)
- Moana Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake, toasted coconut mousse filling, buttercream, coconut flakes, and white chocolate Moana piece with a fresh orchid (Available all month)
- Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Cucumber Namasu: Double-fried chicken thighs tossed with gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, green onions, and pickled cucumber (Available May 1st through 30th)(NEW!)
Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Pistachio-raspberry Éclair: Pistachio crémeux, raspberry gel, vanilla Chantilly, and fresh raspberries (Available May 7th through 14th)(NEW!)
- Mother’s Day Mimosa Pairing: Limoncello, Nino Franco Prosecco Rustico, and raspberry with the Pistachio-raspberry Éclair (Available May 7th through 14th)(NEW!) (Both items also available separately)
Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Mother’s Day Cupcake: Raspberry swirl cupcake filled with raspberry custard and crispy pearls topped with lemon buttercream, chocolate, and fondant décor (Available May 7th through 14th; mobile order available)
The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Mother’s Day Cookie Bouquet: Vanilla cookies decorated with royal icing (Available May 7th through 14th; mobile order available)(NEW!)
Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- How Far I’ll Go Haupia Pie: Rich chocolate coconut pie with a layer of coconut Haupia custard topped with sweet cream and macadamia nuts (Available May 1st through 30th)
- Sesame Chicken Stir-fry: Chicken, broccoli, red pepper, and onion with jasmine rice (Available May 1st through 30th)
Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- How Far I’ll Go Haupia Pie: Rich chocolate coconut pie with a layer of coconut Haupia custard topped with sweet cream and macadamia nuts (Available May 1st through 30th)
- Sesame Chicken Stir-fry: Chicken, broccoli, red pepper, and onion with jasmine rice (Available May 1st through 30th)
Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Cucumber Namasu: Double-fried chicken thighs tossed with gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, green onions, and pickled cucumber (Available May 1st through 30th)(NEW!)
Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Cucumber Namasu: Double-fried chicken thighs tossed with gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, green onions, and pickled cucumber (Available May 1st through 30th)(NEW!)
Riverside Mill at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Cucumber Namasu: Double-fried chicken thighs tossed with gochujang sauce, sesame seeds, green onions, and pickled cucumber (Available May 1st through 30th)(NEW!)
End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
- Sesame Chicken Stir-fry: Chicken, broccoli, red pepper, and onion with jasmine rice (Available May 1st through 30th)
Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Sesame Chicken Stir-fry: Chicken, broccoli, red pepper, and onion with jasmine rice (Available May 1st through 30th)
Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Sesame Chicken Stir-fry: Chicken, broccoli, red pepper, and onion with jasmine rice (Available May 1st through 30th)
Available at Various Pool Bars, Table-service Restaurants, and Lounges
- Pad Thai Fizz: Inspired by the traditional flavors of pad Thai, this cocktail features Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, thai basil, and lime (Available May 1st through 30th)(NEW!)
Disneyland Resort Hotels
Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel
- Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a special holiday menu including some of the following (Available May 14th only) (Reservations highly recommended)
- Mini Danishes, Croissants, Cinnamon Rolls, and Muffins
- Vegan Baked Ziti
- Carving Station featuring Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Turkey Breast, and Rope Sausage
Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at Disneyland Hotel
(Available all month; mobile order available)
- Loco Moco Burrito: Steamed jasmine rice, chopped garlic beef patty, fried egg, gravy, crunchy fried onions, and furikake served with salsa roja (Available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Pork Gyoza: Steamed pork and vegetable pot stickers served with gochujang aïoli, unagi sauce, and bonito flakes (Available for lunch and dinner)
- Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Wings: Asian honey glaze and sesame seeds served with togarashi aïoli (Available for lunch and dinner)
- Panko-crusted Long Beans served with togarashi aïoli (Available for lunch and dinner)
- Angus 1/2 lb. Hawaiian Cheeseburger with grilled pineapple, applewood-smoked bacon, havarti cheese, butter lettuce, tomato, onions, and sweet & spicy spread served with sweet potato fries or french fries (Available for lunch and dinner)
- Hawaiian Platter: Choice of marinated short rib or teriyaki chicken thigh served with furikake-seasoned jasmine rice, macaroni salad, and tangy slaw (Available for lunch and dinner)
- Rongo Salad: Edamame, green papaya, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, gooseberries, crispy shallots, sesame seeds, and marinated tofu with fermented miso vinaigrette(Plant-based)(Available for lunch and dinner)
- Poke Bowl: Choice of ahi tuna, salmon, or marinated tofu with smashed avocado, sliced cucumber, edamame, and imitation crab salad with sushi rice topped with crispy fried onions and togarashi aioli (Available for lunch and dinner)
- Tonkotsu Ramen: Rich pork-based broth, wavy noodles, pork belly slices, fresh green onions, shiitake mushrooms, fish cake, black garlic oil, soft-boiled flavored egg, and nori (Available for lunch and dinner)
- Pu Pu Platter: Pork gyoza, panko-crusted long beans, macaroni salad, and sweet-and-spicy chicken wings served with togarashi aïoli (Available for lunch and dinner)
Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring the following special dishes (Available May 14th only) (Reservations highly recommended)
- Chocolate-Hazelnut French Toast with strawberries
- Salmon with corn custard and spring succotash
- Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, and Arugula
- Crab and Shrimp with butter leaf lettuce, celery, red onions, dill, and creamy dressing
- Roasted Pork Loin with sweet onion purée, garden herbs, and apricot chutney
GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Poke Bowl: Choice of sushi-grade salmon or tuna tossed in citrus ponzu with cucumber, edamame, avocado, crab salad, green onions, radicchio, pickled seaweed, furikake and spicy aïoli with choice of Calrose rice or mixed greens (Available starting May 9th; mobile order available)
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Holiday Cart
- Mother’s Day Mickey Cookie (Available now through May 14th)
Don’t forget that these treats, eats, and drinks join others coming to the hotels for Star Wars Day (see the FULL LIST here!). And, more specialty food offerings are sure to be coming to the Disney hotels soon, so be sure to stay tuned to The VacationEAR for the latest!