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WDW Restaurants Reopening!

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When visiting Walt Disney World, aside from greeting Mickey and taking a spin in the Tea Cups, you may get excited about the awesome culinary experiences. Due to pandemic-related modifications many restaurants have been on a break. Disney just announced many fan favorite restaurants will reopen this month! Along with the reopening, you may see some amazing adjustments to their menus. Here is everything you need to know!

Guests will rejoice in seeing the return of:
Flying Fish on Disney’s Boardwalk
Jiko-The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and
The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Ale and Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Flying Fish is considered a Walt Disney World Signature restaurant (also known as fine dining) serving a predominantly surf and turf menu. Disney foodies will remember one of their well-known dishes include a potato-wrapped red snapper but they also offer steak, chicken, and vegetarian options. They will begin seating guests on January 27th and can be found on the Boardwalk at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn.

Jiko is located at the amazing Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House. This signature restaurant presents a menu inspired by African, Mediterranean, and Indian flavors. Popular dishes include filet of beef with macaroni and cheese, bread service, braised short ribs, the bread service, and the Kilimanjaro dessert. Jiko is also regarded for it’s wide assortment of South African wines. Guests can dig in beginning February 17th.

The Turf Club Bar and Grill found at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. This menu gives a strong nod to the resort’s inspiration of the Saratoga Springs and racetrack area of upstate New York. This cozy spot offers a classic American menu with something for everyone. Entrees include a raved-about prime rib, New York cheese cake, and black and white dessert (a dish that gives a nod to the classic NY style cookie). While dining here, you’ll have views of the lake and golf course. Seating begins February 3rd.

Lastly we swing back over the Boardwalk to see the reopening of Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Ale and Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Cape May Cafe offers a New England inspired buffet. Fans of this restaurant love the King Crab legs. This locale will reopen on February 15th.

Ale and Compass Restaurant serves up an eclectic menu of New England comfort foods. From burgers to fish tacos, there is something for every appetite. Ale and Compass will reopen on
January 31st.

The big question is: which one will you try first?

Advanced dining reservations (ADRs) are recommended and can be made beginning January 20th right in your My Disney Experience app.

If you have questions or need recommendations for dining during your trip, reach out to one of our great Adventure Planners or ask a question on our Facebook or Twitter pages.

Bon Appetit!

Our version of Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Rolls

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When your son turns 9 during Coronavirus, you get creative with what will bring him joy.  I asked our son what we could do at home to make his 9th birthday special he quickly responded with make Disney Cinnamon Rolls.  Is he our son or what?

Over the last few weeks, a lot of butter has been used and we have tried the recipe several times, but we have enjoyed a lot of time together as a family in the kitchen.  I think this is a memory our kids will certainly have of this crazy time.

We will celebrate this amazing boy on Sunday, May 10 by making this special recipe. Here it is if you are looking for a special treat for your family.  It would also make a great treat for a mother, but I must add your kitchen will be a bit of a mess after this recipe.  Keep that in mind if you are trying to show your love to those special Mommas out there.

Dough

  • 1st set out butter and cream cheese to room temperature (set out for a few hours)
  • 2nd in a small bowl mix ½ c water, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 packets active yeast with a fork
  • 3rd in a large bowl mix 1 packet (3.4 oz) of vanilla pudding and 2 c of milk with a whisk. Melt 1 stick of butter and mix with pudding mixture.  Then add 2 eggs to the mixture.  Next, add the yeast mixture.  After mixing the yeast in pour this into a mixer.
  • 4th fold in 8 c of flour to the mixer.
  • Let the dough rise. Cover with saran wrap. (may take over an hour)

While you are waiting for the dough to rise, you should make the filling.

Filling

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Stir the above with a fork

Once your dough rises, flour the surface where you are going to roll it out.  Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 34”x21”.  The dough needs to be a nice even layer (not too thick or too thin).  Next, melt 1 stick of butter and paint all over the dough.  Now get the cinnamon & brown sugar mixture needs to be sprinkled all over the dough.

Dough

Start at one end of the dough and slowly roll into one long jellyroll.  Take a sharp serrated knife and cut into 1”-1 ½” pieces.  Set the rolls into a buttered pan that you will bake the rolls in.  Space the rolls several inches apart because they will expand.  Bake at 350˚ for 20 minutes.

rolled and cut

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 stick of butter at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 c powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp milk

In a medium-sized bowl mix the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extra, and slowly add in powdered sugar.  Fold in milk one tablespoon at a time to make sure frosting is at the desired consistency.

frosting

Once your cinnamon rolls have slightly cooled drizzle a layer of frosting on top.  Enjoy!

yum

Please email me with any questions or suggestions.  My email is tracy@adventureisouttheretravel.com.

Tracy Eggenberger

Want to see more Disney recipes?  Check out Susan’s bread pudding recipe here.