Disney Parks honors Black heritage and culture in February with “Celebrate Soulfully,” an annual event that includes experiencing Black Culture through its cuisines.
The culinary teams at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have created a variety of dishes for Guests to enjoy, including Shrimp & Grits, Peach Cobbler, Baked Andouille Mac & Cheese, Gumbo, Braised Collard Greens, Jamaican Jerk Chicken Poutine, and Fried Sweet Potato Pie.
No matter which resort you visit this month, you’re bound to find plenty to satisfy both taste buds and tummies.
Here’s what is available, and where to find it:
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
Cafe Orleans (Available through Feb. 28)
- Shrimp & Grits: Andouille-fava relish, cheesy grits, and shrimp sauce
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available through Feb. 28; mobile order available)
- Peach Cobbler Donut: Vanilla-dipped donut filled with peach compote, topped with a cinnamon sugar puff
River Belle Terrace (Available through Feb. 28)
- Southern BBQ Platter: Brisket, fried chicken, burnt ends pork belly, mashed potatoes, baked beans, slaw, and a house-baked biscuit
Troubadour Tavern
- Fried Chicken Bowl: Spicy honey-glazed fried chicken served with four-cheese mac ‘n cheese, smoked turkey collard greens, and sweet potato cornbread (Available Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 only; mobile order available)
- Red Velvet Bundt Cake with chocolate mousse, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate chips (Available Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 only; mobile order available)
Fantasyland Popcorn Cart and Troubadour Tavern
- Simba Popcorn Bucket (mobile order available)
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Hearthstone Lounge (Available through Feb. 2828)
- 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
Downtown Disney District
College Boy Cheesesteaks (Available Feb. 9 – Mar. 5)
- Black-owned food truck College Boy Cheesesteaks will serve up Philly Cheesesteaks from local Philadelphians
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
- Peach Pie Old Fashioned: Whiskey, peach liquor, bitters, and brown sugar garnished with a peach slice
Wings ’N Waffles (Available Feb. 9 – Mar. 5)
- Black-owned food truck Wings ‘n Waffles will serve up delicious sandwiches, plates, and more
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Flame Tree BBQ (Available through Feb. 28)
- Creole Smoked Sausage Sandwich: Smoked Andouille sausage on a roll with piccadilly relish and stewed black-eyed peas (New)
- 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
Nomad Lounge (Available through Feb. 28)
- The Ginger Whiskey: A cocktail featuring Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey with notes of ginger and brown sugar
Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus (Available through Feb. 28)
- 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
Tiffins Restaurant
- 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 (Available through Feb. 28)
- The Ginger Whiskey: A cocktail featuring Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey with notes of ginger and brown sugar (Available through Feb. 28)
Tusker House
- Braised Collard Greens with smoked bacon (Available through Feb. 28)
- Jollof Rice with Plant-based Sausage
- Harira Soup
Dawa Bar, Restarauntosaurus Lounge, and Thirsty River Bar (Available through Feb. 28)
- Mint Julep: Pineapple mint julep
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
ABC Commissary (Available through Feb. 28)
- Gumbo: Chicken, Andouille sausage, okra, and seasonings simmered in chicken stock served over rice
Dockside Diner (Available through Feb. 28)
- South African Hot Dog: South African boerie topped with sweet and spicy chakalaka relish on a brioche bun served with house-made chips
50’s Prime Time Cafe
- Shrimp & Grits: Creole-seasoned shrimp with peppers and onions served over cheese grits
Hollywood Scoops (Available through Mar. 31)
- Tiana’s Mardi Gras Milkshake: Cinnamon vanilla milkshake topped with a Mardi Gras king cake doughnut
Hollywood & Vine
- Poulet Mariner Au Four (Baked Marinated Chicken): Baked chicken marinated in assorted spices served with red and green peppers and onions. (This dish was created by cast members at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to celebrate Haitian Flag Day, and is now featured on the Hollywood & Vine buffet for Guests to enjoy.)
Woody’s Lunch Box (Available through Feb. 28)
- Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart with cinnamon-brown sugar icing, toasted marshmallows, and pecans
EPCOT
Coral Reef Restaurant
- Shrimp & Grits: Sautéed shrimp, cheddar grits, local corn succotash, andouille sausage, and Creole spice emulsion
Fife & Drum
- Half Note Float: Layered 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
- Tiana Banana Pudding
Magic Kingdom Park
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Offering select wines from McBride Sisters Wine Company (a Black-owned and female-led wine company), including:
- McBride Sisters Sparkling Brut Rosé, Hawke’s Bay
- McBride Sisters Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
- McBride Sisters Chardonnay, Central Coast
Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
- 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, Grand Marnier Liqueur, smoked chili bitters, lime, and agave.
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie (Available through Feb. 28)
- Soul Petit Cake: Chocolate chiffon cake, dark chocolate mousse, raspberry pate de fruit, raspberry mousse, and white chocolate crispy pearls
The Ganachery (Available through Feb. 28)
- 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”
B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. (Available through Feb. 28)
- Chicken Jambalaya Dog: Chicken jambalaya dog with smoked sausage, roasted corn, lemon caper aïoli, and Tuscan roll
Daily Poutine (Available through Feb. 28)
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Poutine with sweet ‘n’ hot jerk marinated chicken, pineapple salsa, scotch bonnet aïoli, and fries
Dockside Margaritas and Outdoor Bars (available through Feb. 28)
- Royal Sunset: Empress 1908 Gin, grapefruit juice, cane sugar, and cherries
House of Blues (available through Mar. 1)
- Celebrate Soulfully Specials: Featuring two beers (pilsner and IPA) from Green Bench Brewing, Florida’s only Black-owned brewery and chardonnay from Brown Estates, Napa Valley’s first Black-owned estate winery
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available through Feb. 28)
- 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
Local Green Orlando Food Truck
- For a limited time during the month of February, visit the Local Green Orlando Food Truck near the entrance to Orange Garage. Their vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian menu includes items like the Monsta Shrimp Burger, and Rappers Delight Salmon Philly
The Polite Pig (available through Feb. 28)
- The Soulfully Chef Special: Fried pork belly, beef empanadas, and pikliz
Vivoli Il Gelato (available through Feb. 28)
- 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
Available at Various Resorts
Southern Fried Chicken Bowl: Fried chicken thighs, candied sweet potatoes, rice, smoked collards, mac and cheese, and a corn muffin (Available through Feb. 28)
Available at the following:
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort – World Premiere Food Court
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort – Intermission Food Court
- Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – End Zone Food Court
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Landscape of Flavors
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – Centertown Market
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort – Everything POP
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter – Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside – Riverside Mill Food Court
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available through Feb. 28)
- Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding, vanilla wafer crust, and a brûléed banana
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Sanaa (Available through Feb. 28)
- Sanaa Spiced Shrimp: Benne seed-spiced shrimp, creamy pap, stewed okra, boerewors, and charred corn kachumbari
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Barcelona Lounge (Available through Feb. 28)
- 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
Contempo Café (Available through Feb. 28)
- Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese: Four cheese baked macaroni and cheese
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available through Feb. 28)
- Comeback Chocolate Cake: Slice of German-style chocolate cake with a salty pecan-coconut topping
Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge (Available through Feb. 28)
- 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
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Riverside Mill Food Court (Available through Feb. 28)
- Comeback Chocolate Cake: Slice of German-style chocolate cake with a salty pecan-coconut topping
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Artist’s Palette (Available through Feb. 28)
- Soulful Sunday Dinner: A traditional soul food dinner of barbeque chicken with collard greens, black eye peas, and house-made cornbread (available Sundays in Feb.)
- Traditional Pound Cake: A slice of classic vanilla pound cake
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace (Available through Mar. 30)
- Tiana Praline Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with pecan praline filling, vanilla buttercream, and chocolate décor
Various Signature Restaurants and Lounges Across Resorts Including:
Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera, Cítricos, Jiko-The Cooking Place, and Yachtsman Steakhouse (Available through Mar. 30)
- Golden Cocktail: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Premium Whiskey, pineapple juice, almond, agave, and aromatic bitters
Various Pool Bars and Table Service Locations Across Resorts Including:
Geyser Point, Banana Cabana, Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge, Boatwright’s Dining Hall, Olivia’s Café, Turf Club Bar & Lounge, Outer Rim, Hurricane Hanna’s, Boma – Flavors of Africa, Oasis Pool Bar, and many more (Available through Mar. 30)
- Pineapple Mule: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Premium Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. ginger bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint
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