We’ve Got Some Good News and Bad News About Disney World Restaurants

We’ve Got Some Good News and Bad News About Disney World Restaurants

We are KNEE DEEP in holiday season in Disney World, and you know what that means. We’re eating ALL the holiday snacks in the parks and hotels, including all the food at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights.

There’s a HOUSE on our brownie!

Now, there’s a lot of new seasonal food getting added to Disney World menus right now. But other menu updates are happening, too. So let’s take a look at all the menu updates we noticed this week. First, the good news: new foods have arrived in Disney World, including new holiday snacks. The bad news: more price increases have hit restaurants this week.

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Magic Kingdom

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

Holiday Exclusives

  • REMOVED: Santa Hat Brownie Sundae
  • ADDED: Gingerbread Milk Shake — Vanilla Ice Cream, Gingerbread Syrup, and Ginger Snap Crumbs topped with Whipped Cream and a Chocolate Gingerbread Man for $9.49

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Featured Entrees

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich description changed from “Grilled Chicken with Bacon, Cheddar Spread, Crispy Onions, and Coca-Cola Cherry- Barbecue Sauce on a Brioche Bun Served with French Fries” to “Chicken Breast with Swiss Cheese, Bacon, and Garlic Aioli served on a Brioche Bun”

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Isle of Java

Snacks

  • ADDED: Clawhauser’s Big Donut Macaron — Macaron filled with Chocolate Ganache, Strawberry Jelly, Chocolate Glaze, and Rainbow Sprinkles for $5.99

Beverages

  • ADDED: Bunny Burrow Brew — Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew Coffee with Condensed Milk and Blueberry Syrup garnished with Whipped Cream, a Sugar Carrot, and Chocolate Crisp “Blueberries” for $5.99

Isle of Java

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

El Mercado de Coronado

Snacks, Desserts, and Pastries

  • Brownie changed from $5.75 to $6.29
  • Jumbo Doughnuts changed from $5.50 to $5.79
  • Cinnamon Roll changed from $5.50 to $5.79
  • Cronut changed from $6 to $6.29
  • Assorted Danishes changed from $6.75 to $6.79
  • Butter Croissant changed from $4.50 to $4.99
  • Assorted Muffins changed from $5.50 to $5.79

El Mercado de Coronado!

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Land and Sea Entrées

  • REMOVED: Tamarind-braised Short Ribs
  • Pan-seared Chicken description changed from “Herb Gnocchi, Pea-Mint Purée, Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Chicken Jus, Gremolata” to “Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Rapini, Parsnips Amandine, Sherry-Mustard Jus”
  • ADDED: Sweet Chili Short Rib — Fennel-Elderflower Emulsion, Sautéed Tuscan Kale, Roasted Cauliflower for $52

Desserts

  • REMOVED: Berries and Cream
  • ADDED: Glazed Calvados Mousse — Calvados-Green Apple Mousse, Shortbread Cookie, Apple Compote, Milk Chocolate Almond Crumble, Mixed Berry Gel for $16

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill

Holiday Exclusives 

  • REMOVED: Gingerbread Latte Whoopie Pie
  • ADDED: Gingerbread Brownie — Gingerbread-spiced Brownie with Salted Caramel Ganache for $6.79

Gasparilla Island Grill

Courtyard Pool Bar

Desserts

  • ADDED: Gingerbread Brownie — Gingerbread-spiced Brownie with Salted Caramel Ganache for $6.79

Courtyard Pool Bar

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Olivia’s Cafe

Beverages

  • ADDED: Candy Cane Latte — Joffrey’s Coffee with Peppermint and Milk for $5.99

Olivia’s Cafe

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

California Grill

California Grill 3 Course Selection Menu Pricing

  • Price changed from $89 per adult, plus tax and gratuity to $99 per adult, plus tax and gratuity

Chef’s Journey

  • REMOVED: Plancha-seared Sea Scallops, Domestic Lamb, Ratatouille
  • ADDED: Tamale — Roasted Poblano-Corn Salsa, Shaved Winter Truffle, Guasacaca, Toasted Pepitas, Mole Negro
  • ADDED: Seafood Stew — Sablefish, Littleneck Clams, Charred Celeriac, Confit Potatoes, Sourdough Gremolata, Fennel-Celery Salad
  • ADDED: Venison Strip Loin — Roasted Beets, Herbed Beet Gnocchi, Pomegranate Gel, Parsnip Purée, Glazed Baby Turnips

Sweet Creations

  • REMOVED: Pistachio-Chocolate Mousse, Seasonal Panna Cotta, Caramel Cappuccino Cake
  • ADDED: Maple-Pecan Mille Feuille — Pecan Cake, Maple Crémeux, Caramelized Pastry Leaves

California Grill

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Backstretch Pool Bar

Desserts

  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie changed from $4.99 to $5.79

Backstretch Pool Bar

On The Rocks Pool Bar

Signature Salads

  • Saratoga Salad changed from $9.79 to $9.99

Savory Selections

  • Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich changed from $11.29 to $11.99
  • Hot Italian Panini changed from $12.99 to $13.49
  • Plant-based Gyro changed from $10.99 to $11.69

Kids’ Meals

  • Macaroni & Cheese changed from $7.29 to $7.79
  • Chicken Strips changed from $9.49 to $8.90

On the Rocks Pool Bar

Turf Club Bar and Grill

Beverages and Coffee

  • ADDED: Candy Cane Latte — Joffrey’s Coffee with Peppermint and Milk for $5.99

Turf Club Bar & Grill

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie

Limited Time Offerings 

  • REMOVED: Amorette’s Wilting Rose, Horchata Mousse
  • ADDED: Gingerbread House Petit Cake — Gingerbread Chiffon, Marshmallow Mousse, Milk Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel Crispy Pearls, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis for $24
  • ADDED: Christmas Tree Croquembouche — Pâte à Choux filled with Hazelnut Custard for $9
  • ADDED: Christmas Present Cake Bar — Gingerbread Cake combined with Milk Chocolate Mousse and Caramel Crispy Pearls for $8.75
  • ADDED: Butterscotch Christmas Candy — Butterscotch Mousse, Brown Butter Cake, Salted Caramel Crispy Pearls for $8.50
  • ADDED: Vanilla Éclair — Pâte à Choux filled with Vanilla Mousse topped with Marzipan, Sugar Christmas Lights, and a Chocolate Coin for $8
  • ADDED: Chocolate Chunk Cookie — Chocolate Chunk Cookie with M&M’S® Milk Chocolate Candies Winter Blend, Chocolate Chunks, and Sea Salt for $5

Amorette’s Patisserie

Dockside Margaritas

Margaritas

  • ADDED: Pomegranate Margarita — Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, and Pomegranate Juice garnished with a Lime Wedge for $18.50

Dockside Margaritas

Disney World restaurant menus change ALL the time, so if you plan on ordering something specific, you might want to check those menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated when menu changes happen.

Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. 

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