Oh, Shannon. My family's very first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort was in 2001 and I have such fond memories. Every trip is special, to be sure, but there's just nothing quite like experiencing all that Walt Disney World has to offer for the very first time. And if your family is anything like mine, the tastes you savor during your trip will make it all the more fun!
Let's start at Magic Kingdom, shall we?
Gaston's Tavern is a great place to stop in for a sweet treat. My kids get all googly-eyed over LeFou's Brew. I've never experienced anything like it anywhere else. They start with frozen apple juice and sprinkle in a dash of toasted marshmallow and then top the whole thing with this amazing passion fruit--mango foam. It's incredible.
Next, we're going to make our way over to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The
Trolley Car Café serves up a carrot cake cookie that is a longtime favorite among Disney fans. Think along the lines of a whoopie pie. This one is stuffed with cream cheese frosting and is big enough to share with several people.
For my next recommendation, let's try something savory. The croissant jambon fromage from
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie (located in the France pavilion at EPCOT) is pretty tough to beat. I mean, how can you go wrong when you bring together ham, cheese and béchamel within a flaky and buttery croissant? You can't -- go wrong, that is. Ask them to heat it if you like your cheese melty.
One last stop on our fun foodie tour. At Animal Kingdom, we stop in Pandora.
Satu'li Canteen is a great choice for lunch or dinner, but you cannot leave here without trying the blueberry cream cheese mousse. You won't want to slice into it because it's so pretty, but the taste is worth it. It's airy and light and offers a little tangy sweet sensation on your tongue. It's so good.
I hope these ideas have inspired you to taste your way all around Walt Disney World. This list is in no way all inclusive. My favorite flavors may be different from yours, so have a great time exploring and tasting your way through the menus everywhere you go.