SPECIAL: Foodie Guide to Easter 2019 at Disney World

Those lucky enough to celebrate Easter at Walt Disney World will have a wide variety of specialty treats and foods available throughout the resort. These options look absolutely amazing! There are also some incredible Easter Egg displays at some of the resorts. Catch all the details below!

Here are all the delicious details from Disney Cast Member Alex Dunlap (who has the best job ever!):

Spring has sprung and Easter is right around the corner at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort – which means it’s time for another Foodie Guide! With chocolate egg displays, specialty desserts and cupcakes, and Sunday brunches there are plenty of ways to celebrate this springtime holiday with Disney!

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT CHOCOLATE EGG DISPLAYS

Throughout property, our incredibly talented pastry teams have created several displays of beautifully-crafted chocolate egg displays in the lobbies of several of our deluxe resorts. There’s no need to hunt for these eggs – I’ve put together a quick list of where you can find them!

Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa – displayed through April 27

Enjoy a variety of Disney-themed and traditional Easter eggs displayed in the main lobby of the resort as well as a display in the dining room of the Grand Floridian Cafe. In addition, you can visit the pop-up store near the front entrance of the lobby from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily to purchase Easter baskets and an array of snacks including:

• Bunny Marshmallow Pop
• White Chocolate Easter Bunny Pop
• Sugar Cookies
• Gluten-friendly Sugar Cookie
• Carrot Blondies
• Cross Buns
• Pastel Mickey Whoopie Pies
• ½ lb. Bag of Chocolate Easter Eggs
• Grand Egg filled with Jelly Beans

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts (displayed through April 27) and Disney’s BoardWalk Resort (displayed through April 21)

Located in the lobbies of both Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort are hand-sculpted and hand-painted Disney-inspired chocolate eggs on display. Through April 20^th, you can also purchase 7-inch Mickey and Minnie Chocolate Eggs while supplies last. And across the lake at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, you can find another display of Disney-themed chocolate eggs through April 21.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort – displayed through April 27

In the first floor lobby of the resort, you’ll find 35 beautiful Easter eggs made with white and dark chocolate, including a centerpiece egg signed by a few familiar Disney friends!

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT EASTER OFFERINGS

Epcot

• Le Cellier Steakhouse: Prime Rib Special (available April 21 only) – prime rib with herb brioche bread pudding, sautéed asparagus, horseradish cream, and au jus
• Rose & Crown Dining Room: Sunday Roast Lamb (available April 21 only) – roast lamb with mint sauce, roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, carrots, and garden peas
• Sunshine Seasons: Easter Bunny Cake (available April 21 only) – carrot cake topped with cream cheese buttercream
• Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe: Springtime Lemon Cheesecake (available through April 21) – lemon cheesecake topped with buttercream and chocolate eggs
• Fountain View: Easter Basket Tart (available April 21 only) – lemon tart with lemon curd and marshmallow mousse with a phyllo dough basket with malted chocolate eggs

Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Creature Comforts

• Easter Egg Cupcake (available through April 27) – yellow cupcake filled with Key lime curd topped with fondant eggs, coconut buttercream, and coconut shavings

Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie

• Bumblebee Macaron (available through April 17) – macaron lollipop filled with honey dulce ganache
• Bumblebee Dome Cake (available while supplies last) – white chocolate mousse, lemon chiffon cake, strawberry pâte de fruit, and strawberry crispy pearls
• Bunny Macaron (available April 18-24) – macaron lollipop filled with chocolate strawberry ganache
• Bunny Petit Cake (available April 18-24) – carrot cake with pineapple pâte de fruit and cream cheese mousse

Disney Springs, The Ganachery

• Minnie Bunny Piñata (available through April 21) – milk chocolate sphere filled with assorted chocolate Easter eggs and strawberry and white chocolate crispy pearls
• Chocolate Piñata Egg (available through April 21) – dark chocolate egg filled with house-made chocolate-covered vanilla bean marshmallows and assorted chocolate eggs
• Chocolate Bunny (available through April 21) – creamy milk chocolate bunny with assorted chocolate eggs
• Chocolate Easter Eggs (available through April 21) – assorted chocolate Easter eggs including dark chocolate, caramel chocolate, and hazelnut chocolate eggs
• Spring Ganache Pop (available through April 21) – Key lime ganache covered in dark chocolate and hand-painted

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Gasparilla Island Grill

• Spring Cupcake (available through May 31) – mimosa-flavored vanilla cupcake topped with buttercream spring flowers and filled with orange-scented custard, Champagne-flavored extract, and a splash of orange liqueur

Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Contempo Café

• Bunny Macaron Cupcake (available April 19-21) – carrot cake with cream cheese filling topped with white chocolate buttercream icing, jelly beans, white chocolate shavings, and a bunny macaron

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Capt. Cook’s and Kona Cafe

• Easter Bunny Cupcake (available April 19-21) – vanilla cupcake with lemon cream filling

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Roaring Fork

• Easter Cupcake (available April 18-21) – carrot cupcake with orange cream center topped with buttercream icing, buttercream, jelly beans, and a chocolate egg and bunny

Disney’s BoardWalk, BoardWalk Bakery

• Spring Meadow Cupcake (available through April 21) – yellow cupcake with lemon curd, Swiss meringue, a chocolate basket handle, and buttercream frosting, flowers, and grass

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace

• Easter Dessert (available through April 22) – vanilla confetti cupcake with lemon filling topped with vanilla buttercream icing and fondant decorations

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Mara

• Spring Garden Cake (available through April 21) – coconut cake with lemon mousse, chocolate glaçage, and coconut buttercream

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside, Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court

• Easter Egg Cupcake (available through April 22) – vanilla cupcake filled with chocolate salted caramel mousse and topped with vanilla buttercream and sugar eggs

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centertown Market

• Easter Egg Cupcake (available through April 22) – vanilla cupcake filled with chocolate salted caramel mousse and topped with vanilla buttercream and sugar eggs

Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Everything POP, Shopping and Dining

• Easter Dinner Plate (available April 21 only) – roasted hand-carved sliced striploin of beef topped with red wine demi and served with horseradish cream, fresh vegetables, and a classic baked potato
• Easter Cupcake (available through April 22) – yellow cupcake with lemon curd filling topped with raspberry buttercream, sugared eggs, spring sprinkles, and rainbow glitter

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Landscape of Flavors

• Easter Cupcake (available through April 22) – yellow cupcake with lemon curd filling topped with raspberry buttercream, sugared eggs, spring sprinkles, and rainbow glitter

Disney’s All-Star Resorts, Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, and World Premiere Food Court

• Easter Bunny Cupcake (available through April 22) – chocolate cupcake with marshmallow filling and sprinkles topped with green marshmallow buttercream, peach buttercream, and sugar bunny feet and tail

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, The Artist’s Palette

• Easter Dessert (available April 18-21) – carrot cake filled with whipped cream cheese icing and garnished with a house-made white chocolate egg

Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Good’s Food To Go

• Easter Dessert (available April 18-21) – carrot cake filled with whipped cream cheese icing and garnished with a house-made white chocolate egg

Easter Sunday Brunches:

• Whispering Canyon Cafe, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Ale & Compass Restaurant, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
• Boma – Flavors of Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Trail’s End Restaurant, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds
• Olivia’s Café, Disney’s Old Key West Resort

For more information and to make reservations, call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463) or visit the Walt Disney World Resort website.

RELATED ARTICLE: 9 Things to Know Before You Visit Disney World in the Spring

by Mike and Jamie Sylvester

Looking for a perfect time to visit Walt Disney World? Let us recommend the spring season! You may think of spring as a chance to get organized with “spring cleaning” or time to prepare the lawn for the summer ahead… but our minds think spring equals Disney. That late March to mid-June spring season awaits, but before you “spring” to meet the Mouse, check out these nine things to know before you visit Disney World in the spring.

9 – Lower Crowd Levels (well, mostly)

While there really isn’t a “slow” time at Disney World, spring does typically hold lower crowd levels than other times of the year. The kids are in school and adults are in their work routine which means the parks clear out slightly. With that being said – spring also means Spring Break which for most schools falls the week before or the week after Easter. Try to avoid this time frame if at all possible! Check out other holidays below that may also contribute to crowd levels.

8 – Discounts

Disney knows how to fill the parks even during the lower crowd times – they offer discounts! Spring is a great time to stay at the different Disney Resorts with value rates or special discounts offered. We often see 30% off select rooms. Ticket prices are on the lower side as well with best price deals being during the weekdays and non-holidays. Any savings can help!

7 – Tax Return Anyone?

Since we’re talking about saving money – does anyone else have a hard time not spending their tax return as soon as it hits the bank in the spring? It burns a hole in our pockets! So, what better way to spend your money than on a memorable experience for the family? Have some spring fun with that nice tax return!

6 – Rain…

You know the saying, “Spring showers bring May flowers”. This is true even at Walt Disney World… although there are always flowers! You can expect rain regularly so pack those ponchos and a couple pairs of shoes. No worries however because there is still plenty to do at Disney in the rain. If you channel your inner Donald Duck, you can waddle along in the rain and enjoy yourself despite being damp.

5 – Hurricane Season Begins

Speaking of rain… did you know that Hurricane Season begins the first of June? Many people assume we only have to worry about hurricanes in the fall, but we’re sorry to report all of the spring isn’t completely clear of hurricane possibilities. Be sure to review Disney’s Hurricane Policy if you are planning to visit the later end of the spring season. Fingers crossed it’s not something you’ll have to worry about!

4 – How to Pack

So, with all this weather chat, how do you pack? We’ve covered you’ll want to pack ponchos and extra shoes, but we’d also recommend a light jacket and a pair or two of pants. On the flip side, you should bring your swimsuit and flipflops to enjoy the warm Florida spring weather. We’ve seen temperatures range from the 60s to the 90s during the spring. Expect 60s in early spring but just understand that the next day could be in the 80s. As spring inches closer to summer, start to plan for the warmer 80s and 90s. So, in other words – you’ll need to pack a little bit of everything.

3 – runDisney Events

If you haven’t experienced a runDisney event, you’re missing out! Over the spring runDisney has at least one runDisney event. The Star Wars Rival Run Weekend is in April and is a perfect time to check out Disney and get a nice run in! Use the force to conquer the 5K, 10K, and/or the Half-Marathon. You can also sign up for the Challenge Run (both 10K and Half-Marathon) for a Challenger Medal. There are also Kids Races to get the entire family involved!

2 – Special Holiday Celebrations

When you think Holidays at Disney World your mind probably goes to Christmas or New Year. Spring has a handful of Holiday celebrations not to be missed!

• The biggest holiday celebration over the spring is Easter (April). The Easter date can jump around from early, to mid, to late April so be sure to check the calendar well in advance. At Magic Kingdom, there is a special Easter Parade with the Easter Bunny! You can even see beautifully crafted eggs on display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There are also special church services held at the Contemporary. And if you’re hungry, check out one of the special Easter Brunch locations.
• Earth Day (April 22) is an especially fun day to be at Animal Kingdom as this is the day the park opened in 1998. Disney has special Earth Day events in the park, special character appearances, tasty Earth Day treats, and specialty merchandise.
• An excellent place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. Taste all the delicious Mexican flavors and have a refreshing margarita or two.
• Bring Mom to Disney with you over Mother’s Day (May 12)! You can celebrate by taking her to her favorite park, favorite restaurant (maybe a Mother’s Day Brunch), and even shop till you drop at Disney Springs. This might just be a perfect time for girls’ trip to Disney World.
• When there is a National holiday that closes just about everything – you can count on Disney World being open. A very busy time to visit over spring is Memorial Day (last Monday in May). Expect large crowds if you plan to visit this weekend. An especially memorable event on Memorial Day is the Flag Retreat at Magic Kingdom.
• The last holiday in spring is Father’s Day (June 16) as summer is just around the corner. This is a great time to celebrate the Father and/or man in your life that deserves to let loose and be a kid again at Walt Disney World.

1 – Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

No surprise here! No spring trip to Disney World is complete without a visit to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. While many prefer the fall International Food and Wine Festival, we much rather vacation during the Flower and Garden Festival. There are fewer crowds, the temperatures are just right, and Epcot is at its finest. See Epcot littered with colorful flowers and character inspired topiaries. The Flower and Garden Festival is included in your Epcot admission, but you can expect to pay extra if you’re planning to sample the many delicious “spring” inspired food and beverage options. Don’t forget to enjoy the entertainment as well as the special event merchandise.

There you have it! Put down that spring cleaning and get ready for what awaits at Walt Disney World.