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Celebrate ‘Her Story’ at Walt Disney World with these Women’s History Month-themed bites

Feature food items available throughout resort during March

Haley Coomes, Digital Content Producer

Tags: Walt Disney World, Women's History Month, Disney, Florida Foodie, Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, Orange County
Minnie Mouse Cupcake available at Main Street Bakery for Women's History Month. (Disney Parks)

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World is highlighting women trailblazers with a Women’s History Month menu.

A team of chefs and mixologists have a created a visual and meaningful lineup of food and drinks all with “Her Story” in mind. Items are available at the theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney Resort Hotels

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EPCOT

Connections Eatery (Available March 1-31; mobile order available)

  • Lychee Green Tea: Pomegranate-hibiscus green tea with lychee, lime juice, and pomegranate boba pearls

Sunshine Seasons (Available March 1-31)

  • Moana Milkshake: Orange cream milkshake with whipped cream, seashells, pearls, and a Moana coin (Non-alcoholic Beverage)
The Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake was inspired by Pastry Sous Chef Jess’ love for pastries and memories of assisting her grandmother and mother in the kitchen. After taking a class on creating fruit-based desserts, she knew she wanted to dream up some of her own one day. “I love teaching and showing guests the process of how desserts are made, and my favorite part is the look on their faces when they taste something I’ve created.” – Pastry Sous Chef Jess (Disney Parks)

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Currently available through May 27)

  • Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The Feathered Friends Mousse Dome was inspired by the creative mind of Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Kristen, who loves seeing the colorful macaws that swoop into Discovery Island each day, surprising and delighting the guests. Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Kristen shared, “Working for Disney is a daily adventure, filled with the joy of crafting desserts that delight and bring smiles to hundreds of guests.” (Disney Parks)

Creature Comforts (Available March 1-31)

  • Feathered Friends Mousse Dome: Lavender-white chocolate mousse, orange blossom cake, chocolate coating, chocolate flakes, white chocolate feathers, and buttercream (New)
Feature Women's History Month items at Nomad Lounge & Tiffins Restaurant . (Disney Parks)

Nomad Lounge (Available March 1-31)

  • Tequila and Pineapple Cocktail: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, pineapple juice, tepache syrup, and St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram (New)
  • The Ginger Whiskey: With notes of ginger and brown sugar, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, which is a Black and women-owned and operated business.

Tiffins Restaurant (Available March 1-31)

  • White Chocolate-Orange Crème Brûlée: Blueberry-cardamom curd, amarula ice cream, orange chutney, sellou cookie, ras el hanout candy crunch
  • The Ginger Whiskey: With notes of ginger and brown sugar, this cocktail features Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, which is a Black and women-owned and operated business.

Magic Kingdom

Minnie Mouse Cupcake available at Main Street Bakery for Women's History Month. (Disney Parks)

Golden Oak Outpost (Available March 1-31)

  • Tiana’s Famous Beignets: Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with strawberry dipping sauce

Main Street Bakery (Available March 1-31)

  • Minnie Mouse Cupcake: Chocolate chip cupcake with cheesecake filling topped with chocolate buttercream, chocolate “ears,” and a chocolate bow (New)
  • Tiana’s Chantilly Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece

The Plaza Restaurant (Available March 1-31)

  • Tiana’s Chantilly Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece

Sleepy Hollow (Available March 1-31)

  • Madame Leota Cupcake: Chocolate-cherry cupcake filled with blackberry cream topped with cherry buttercream and a Madame Leota chocolate piece

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Princess of Alderaan Shake available at Disney's Hollywood Studios throughout Women's History Month. (Disney Parks)

Dockside Diner (Available March 1 - May 31; mobile order available)

  • Princess of Alderaan Shake: Salted caramel shake topped with whipped cream, edible glitter, and mini cinnamon rolls (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New)
The Belle Cup of Enchantment and Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae are available at Disney's Hollywood Studios for Women's History Month. (Disney Parks)

Fairfax Fare (Available starting March 1; mobile order available)

  • Belle Cup of Enchantment: Cranberry and passion fruit-orange-guava juice topped with yellow shimmer and strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic Beverage)

Hollywood Scoops (Available starting March 1)

  • Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae: Choice of hand-scooped ice cream topped with red vanilla whipped cream, chocolate syrup, white ‘polka dot’ sprinkles, cookie ears, and a chocolate bow

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Culinary Cast Member Jessica honors her Mexican American heritage with the Tinga de Pork, which she often enjoys with her family during holidays and celebrations. (Disney Parks)

Leaning Palms (Available March 17-31; mobile order available)

  • Tinga de Pork: Roasted chipotle pork served over two corn tostadas with cilantro-lime slaw and spicy avocado crema finished with cotija cheese

Disney Springs

Inspired by Pastry Assistant Sous Chef Riley’s home state of Louisiana, the Mardi Gras Petit Cake is a special nod to the festive Mardi Gras parades and food she enjoyed as a child. The cake is topped with an image of Tiana and Charlotte to honor the close female friendships that Riley had throughout her childhood. (Disney Parks)

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available March 1-31)

  • Mardi Gras Petit Cake: Layers of vanilla chiffon, cinnamon cream cheese mousse, bourbon-caramel mousse, and salted praline crunch (New)

City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available March 1-31)

  • Her Hops Flight featuring women-owned or led breweries:
    • Playalinda Brewing Co. Robonaut Red Ale
    • Brew Bus Brewing You’re My Boy, Blue!
    • Bold City Brewery Duke’s Cold Nose
    • 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde

D-Luxe Burger (Available March 1-31; mobile order available)

  • Bánh Mì Burger with D-Luxe special blend patty, hoisin pork belly, jalapeño jam, Napa cabbage slaw, and cilantro with house-made bun (New)

Frontera Cocina (Available March 1-31)

  • Frida Margarita: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, rose petal liqueur, lemon juice, and pomegranate cordial served with a rose petal popcorn salt rim
Blackened and Smoked Mahi Mahi Salad: "Thinking back on the merriment of spring break spent with my aunt, I felt a spark of encouragement and inspiration for this dish. Using some staples from my memories such as oranges, sweet peppers, lemongrass, I created this crisp and refreshing salad.” – Chef Hannah Campbell (Disney Parks)

The Polite Pig (Available March 1-31)

  • Blackened and Smoked Mahi Mahi Salad: A bed of sweet purple lettuce and tangy arugula, roasted macadamia nuts, grilled sweet peppers, and mandarin oranges dressed with a lemongrass and dill vinaigrette topped with a seasoned and spiced, blackened, smoked Mahi Mahi filet

Vivoli il Gelato (Available March 1-31)

  • Gran Crema Cafe (Affogato): Your choice of gelato served with a shot of espresso

Disney Resort Hotels

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court and End Zone Food Court (Available March 1-31; mobile order available)

  • Banana Pudding Cheesecake: Banana cheesecake with vanilla pudding and vanilla wafer crust

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

South African Vegetable Bowl: To celebrate her heritage, Sous Chef Khuloud took inspiration from South African flavors and her Syrian roots and infused them into this plant-based dish. (Disney Parks)

Boma – Flavors of Africa and The Mara

  • South African Vegetable Bowl: Curried vegetable stew, pilau rice, kale slaw, dried fruit achar, and avocado-tahini sauce (Plant-based)

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood (Available March 1-31)

  • Tea Time Salad: Endive and arugula salad with strawberries, lavender-fennel pollen-infused goat cheese, and an Earl Grey vinaigrette

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

The Artist’s Palette (Available March 1-31; mobile order available)

  • Cauliflower Bisque: Creamy cauliflower bisque, harissa, and roasted pistachio gremolata (New)
  • Beef Bourguignon: Slow-braised beef and vegetables in a rich red wine jus served over creamy mashed potatoes (New)
  • Traditional Pound Cake: Homemade vanilla pound cake

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available March 1-31; mobile order available)

  • Salmon and Orzo Special: Tarragon-honey mustard glaze, vegetable orzo salad, red pepper coulis, and pickled mustard seeds (New); Available at the following locations:
    • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
    • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

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About the Author

Haley is a digital content producer for ClickOrlando.com and first started as a News 6 producer in October 2014. She's a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism. She specializes in theme parks and lifestyle writing.

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