Hey food adventurers! Cupid is prepping his quiver, but he’s loaded it with deliciousness this time. Brace yourselves for the ultimate Valentine’s Day indulgence at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The culinary maestros have cooked up a symphony of flavors, and we’ve got the scoop on the sweetest symphony notes.
Walt Disney World Resort: A Love Fest of Treats
The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is bringing back the crowd-pleaser Zebra Mousse Cake. Imagine an Amarula mousse and chocolate sponge dance that pays homage to the iconic Zebra Domes. And hey, the mobile order is your ticket to Dessert Bliss from Feb. 1 through 14.
Over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Cupid’s Mousse is stealing the show. Devil’s food cake, vanilla bean mousse, and cherry compote – it’s like a romance novel for your taste buds, available for mobile order from Feb. 1 through 14.
If you’re feeling adventurous, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar has concocted Berry Lovely, a Bacardí Dragonberry Rum creation garnished with a strawberry. Sip this love elixir from Feb. 1 through 17.
Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs (Feb. 1 through 17; mobile order) will carry Chocolate-covered Strawberries as well as Strawberry Cheesecake (pictured below).
The Ganachery’s Chocolate Wonderland
But wait, there’s more! The Ganachery is not holding back with a Puppy Love Chocolate Piñata. Picture this: hazelnut truffle treats and crisp pearls waiting to burst out. It’s available from Feb. 1 through 15.
Mickey Chocolate Bites, anyone? This new addition, available through Feb. 29, offers a trio of milk chocolate with caramel crisp pearls, a solid 65% dark chocolate custom blend, and solid milk chocolate.
And to raise a toast to love, The Ganachery introduces the Champagne-Strawberry Ganache Square. Strawberry ganache blended with champagne, elegantly enrobed in dark 65% chocolate, available from Feb. 1 through 18.
Valentine’s Day Soiree at Disney Resort Hotels
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is joining the celebration with the Sweet Heart Cookie. A sugar cookie with heart sprinkles, cream cheese buttercream, red velvet cake pieces, and a drizzle of dark chocolate – available for mobile order from Feb. 4 through 29.
At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Raspberry Macaron Heart is a macaron filled with raspberry cream and passion fruit curd, ready to sweep you off your feet from Feb. 1 through 29.
Le Petit Café (Feb 1 to 14) at Disney’s Riviera Resort will feature Trois Macarons: Raspberry ganache, strawberry jam, and milk chocolate ganache.
On the other hand, Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available) has the most loving Love Bug Marshmallow, made from Strawberry marshmallow with a ganache center on a graham cracker cookie.
Love Blossoms at Disneyland Resort
Head to Disney California Adventure Park for a sundae delight at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream. The Valentine’s Day Sundae is a symphony of chocolate and strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, chocolate-dipped strawberry, and seasonal sprinkles in a waffle cup. You can savor this treat from Feb. 9 through 14, and guess what? There’s even an adorable Ice Cream Mickey Ear Hat Bowl!
Culinary Affair: Disneyland’s Lamplight Lounge
Lamplight Lounge is turning up the heat with The Flame – a mix of Bacardi Raspberry Rum, peach schnapps, mango purée, raspberry purée, lime juice, Sprite, and Firewater Bitters with a chile-lime rim. It’s a fiery love affair, available on Feb. 14 only.
The Sour Blackberry Vodka Lemonade is a twist of Absolut Citron Vodka, Angostura Bitters, blackberries, lemonade, agave nectar, and lemon juice. And if you’re in for a lifelong commitment, try The Love That Lasts a Lifetime – a blend of Bacardi Raspberry Rum, St. George Raspberry Liqueur, orgeat syrup, raspberry purée, pineapple juice, and Sprite.
Grand Californian Great Hall Cart: A Sweet Symphony
The Great Hall Cart is a haven for sweet-toothed enthusiasts. Offering a delightful range from January 26 through February 18, here’s a sneak peek at what awaits:
- Valentine’s Day Linzer Cookie
- Mickey-shaped Valentine’s Day Cookie
- Valentine’s Day Strawberries
- Valentine’s Day Assorted Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur
- Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk
- Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Liqueur
GCH Craftsman Grill: Cupid’s Cupcakes and Donuts
GCH Craftsman Grill, available from January 26 through February 18, has something special for cupcake and donut enthusiasts:
- Valentine’s Cupcake: A vanilla cupcake adorned with buttercream icing and chocolate ganache.
- Valentine’s Donut: A choice between a white chocolate or chocolate-coated donut adorned with candy pearls.
Hearthstone Lounge: Sip into Love
Hearthstone Lounge, available from February 1 through 29, invites you to experience the Pink Lady. This delightful concoction features Sipsmith Gin, Applejack, lemon juice, and Liquid Alchemist Grenadine and is garnished with Luxardo Cherries and Fee Foam. A refreshing drink to complement the sweet symphony of desserts.
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite Extravaganza
For those lucky enough to snag tickets to the sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite, get ready for a feast of epic proportions. From Chocolate Strawberry Sundaes at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor to Burning Love Beignets at Hungry Bear Restaurant, the options are as enchanting as a fairytale. Indulge in Fried Heart-shaped Ravioli at Café Daisy or savor Amordita Tacos at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante for a savory twist. And for a sweet finale, treat yourself to Me & U-Bae Beignets from Mint Julep Bar.
Downtown Disney District: A Culinary Haven
Downtown Disney District is not one to be left out of the Valentine’s Day festivities. From mouth-watering desserts to hearty meals, here’s what you can savor:
- Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Feb. 14 only): Raspberry Panna Cotta – Vanilla bean panna cotta topped with raspberry compote and mint garnish.
- Beignets Expressed (Currently available through Feb. 19): Strawberry Shortcake Glazed Beignets – Strawberry icing dusted with strawberry sugar served with vanilla bean creme anglaise.
- Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available Feb. 1 through 29): Mocha Tamarind Chile CRAZYSHAKE – A chocolate-frosted rim with crushed, puffed-chocolate cereal topped with fried churros, chocolate fudge pop, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle.
- Kayla’s Cake (Available Feb. 1 through 14): Valentine’s Day Gift Box – Featuring rose champagne, raspberry cream, Belgian dark chocolate, red velvet, salted caramel, and pistachio raspberry macarons.
- Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 29): Tiramisu for Two – Mascarpone cream, espresso coffee, and cocoa garnished with a cocoa heart. Scarlett Heart Martini – A delightful mix of rum, peach schnapps, vodka, and cranberry juice with a sugar rim and garnished with a strawberry.
- Salt & Straw (Available Feb. 1 through 29): The Chocolatiers Series – Featuring Fran’s Chocolates Almond Gold Bar, Cloudforest’s Cocoa Hazelnut Magic Sauce, Dandelion’s Chocolate Nibs & Frangipane, Compartés’ Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge, and Exquisito Chocolate’s Passion Fruit Truffles.
- Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Feb. 13 through 15): Valentine’s Day Package for Two – Enjoy one hour of bowling with shoe rentals for two, one bottle of house wine, two entrees with the choice of Surf & Turf or Chicken Parmesan, and one dessert (Reservations Required).
- Tortilla Jo’s (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 29): Tacos Enamorados – Three tacos filled with New York steak, white Mexican shrimp, queso chihuahua, avocado, pico de gallo, and salsa enamoradita. Cupid’s Corazon Margarita for Two – Tequila, pomegranate liqueur, organic margarita mix, cranberry juice garnished with sugar rim, marshmallows, candy hearts, and a cherry.
- Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Jan. 29 through March 3): Strawberry Funnel Cake Bitz – Original Bitz topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with strawberry sauce.
Novelties Across Disneyland Resort: More Than Just Sweets
If you’re in the mood for a novelty or two, Disneyland Resort has you covered:
- Polka Dot Valentine Mickey-shaped Balloon Bucket: A whimsical treat at various Disneyland Resort locations.
Candy Delights for Your Sweetheart
Available from January 19 through February 14 at various candy locations:
- Minnie Strawberry Cheesecake Apple: A Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with Minnie Marshmallow ears, enrobed in strawberry-flavored pink-colored white chocolate, and adorned with a graham cracker and strawberry crisp mix, a white polka-dotted pink-colored white chocolate bow, and topped with Valentine’s sprinkles (New).
- Mickey Valentine’s Apple: A Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with Mickey Marshmallow ears, enrobed in white chocolate, and embellished with red sanding sugar and two white M&M’s (New).
- Conversation Heart Cereal Treat: Heart-shaped cereal treat dipped in colored white chocolate with colored sanding sugar and white chocolate words (New).
- White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: A long-stemmed strawberry dipped in white chocolate and drizzled with pink-colored white chocolate (New).
- Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: A long-stemmed strawberry dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled with pink-colored white chocolate and white chocolate (New).
- Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Wand: Three marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel and dark chocolate and drizzled in pink-colored and red-colored white chocolate.
- Strawberry Mickey Cake Pop: A flat chocolate cake pop with Mickey marshmallow ears, dipped in strawberry-flavored pink-colored white chocolate and drizzled with red-colored white chocolate.
- Pink Bow Minnie Cake Pop: A round chocolate cake pop enrobed in milk chocolate and adorned with a white polka-dotted pink-white chocolate bow.
- Pink Minnie Apple: A Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with Minnie Marshmallow ears, enrobed in milk chocolate, a pink sanding sugar dress, white M&M’s, and a white polka-dotted pink-white chocolate bow.
- Pink Minnie Cereal Treat: A cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate with pink sanding sugar, white M&M’s chocolate candies, and a white polka-dotted pink-white chocolate bow.
Bottom Line
With all these tempting treats and novelties, it takes time to decide where to start. Whether celebrating with your significant other or friends or indulging in self-love, Disneyland Resort has crafted a culinary masterpiece to make this Valentine’s Day truly magical. So, let your taste buds dance and your heart flutter, and may your Valentine’s Day be filled with love and irresistible flavors!
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