Flavors of Florida Festival Returns to Disney Springs

by Beth Keating

News

DisneyBizJournal.com

July 3, 2022

 

When you think of Florida flavors, your taste buds probably go the citrus route: orange and Key Lime, or maybe, to Florida’s recently legislated “state dessert,” the strawberry shortcake.  (Florida strawberry farmers produce 75 percent of the winter strawberry crop in the United States.)  Given a few minutes, you’d potentially come up with Gulf shrimp or the Florida favorite Cuban sandwich. With a stretch, crispy little gator bites could even pop to mind.

But at this year’s “Flavors of Florida” festival at Disney Springs, you might be surprised by the variety of unexpected dishes.  Take, for example, the “Home Grown Strip Steak” at Raglan Road, a 12oz, grass-fed cut locally raised at Florida’s Adena Farms. Or Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’s “Southern Fried Hand Pies,” made with a strawberry moonshine-glaze.  The Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar will be serving up a “Sunshine Orange Chill,” made with St. Augustine vodka. Betcha vodka wasn’t your first thought when we said “Florida flavors”!

From July 5 through August 14, the Flavors of Florida festival will be adding delicious Florida-inspired offers to more than 30 restaurants and shops in Disney Springs. Presented by CORKCICLE!, this chance to sample some new menu items from the phenomenal chefs at Disney Springs will add a unique twist to your summer vacation. (All photos courtesy of Disney Parks Blog.)

 

You can pick up a Flavors of Florida event guide at the Disney Springs Welcome Center, but here’s a quick Foodie Guide to get you started.

 

Amorette’s Patisserie

• Blood Orange Éclair – Éclair filled with triple blood orange mousse, topped with tangy citrus jam and candied blood orange.
• Blue Citrus Sauvignon Blanc Slushie – Matua sauvignon blanc, Blue Curaçao syrup and lemonade. Served in a Flavors of Florida Corkcicle.

 

The BOATHOUSE

• Coconut Panna Cotta – Coconut panna cotta, layered with mango gelée and topped with tropical fresh fruit, shredded coconut and a crispy coconut shortbread cookie.

 

Chef’s Art Smith’s Homecomin’

• Southern Fried Hand Pies – A pair of fried pastries filled with moonshine-glazed strawberry compote and served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. 
• Blood Orange Margarita – Dobel Diamanté tequila with fresh-squeezed lime juice and blood orange purée, garnished with a fresh Florida orange.

 

Chicken Guy!

• Florida Sunshine Shake – Hand-spun, vanilla, soft serve ice cream and fresh Florida orange juice, topped with whipped cream and garnished with an orange wheel. (Not available for online orders.)

 

City Works Eatery & Pour House 

• Smokehouse Cuban – Hardwood-smoked pulled pork shoulder, ham, shaved hot link, smoked provolone, Robonaut Red mustard and spicy bread & butter pickles, on a Cuban roll.

 

Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar

• Sunshine Orange Chill – St. Augustine vodka, orange juice, topped with Sprite and served in a souvenir Coca-Cola glass.

 

D-Luxe Burger 

• Lime Garage Burger – Deluxe patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly and fried green tomato, served with an avocado, lime and jalapeno spread. 
• Orange Garage Burger – Deluxe patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, lettuce, served with an orange and onion marmalade. 
• Orange Bird Milkshake – Artisanal shake made with vanilla gelato and orange, topped with sprinkles.

 

Dockside Margaritas

• Strawberry Basil Margarita – Herradura reposado tequila and lime juice, with strawberry purée and garnished with shredded basil leaves.

 

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC

• Orange Blossom Cupcake – Moist vanilla cupcake, piped with orange-flavored frosting, topped with orange zest and a flower garnish. (Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.)

 

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

• Citrus Dream Donut – Orange glazed donut with white buttercream, drizzled with orange icing and topped with an orange gummy and fresh mint leaf. 
• Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cream Foam – Limited-edition summer treat, made with fresh-squeezed orange lemonade and topped with sweet cream foam.

 

Frontera Cocina

• Shrimp Ajillo Tostada – Tostada topped with roasted garlic-guajillo Florida pink shrimp, avocado, jicama, local heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, orange and a citrus-soy vinaigrette.

 

Gideon’s Bakehouse

• Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie – An almost-half-pound vanilla bean cookie infused with orange essence and mixed with dark chocolate, covered in pecan pralines and candied orange peel.

 

The Ganachery

• Strawberry Shortcake Chocolate Treats – Strawberry chocolate, white crisp pearls, speculoos cookie crumbles and strawberry crispies.

 

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

• Voodoo Shrimp – Sautéed Florida Gulf Shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction sauce, served over jalapeño-cheese cornbread. 
• Green Gator – Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum mixed with melon liqueur, simple syrup and pineapple juice.

 

Local Green Orlando Food Truck

• Kingston Mango Pineapple Lemonade – Tropical flavors of mango and pineapple with refreshing lemonade.

 

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar 

• Florida Gulf Shrimp Tacos – Jerk-spiced shrimp served in a grilled corn tortilla with watermelon pico de gallo and topped with sliced jalapeno. 
• Jock’s Citrus Old Fashioned – A cocktail classic with a Florida summer twist.
• Florida Mule – Florida cane vodka, ginger beer, orange juice and simple syrup. Served in a Flavors of Florida Corkcicle. 

 

M&M’S Store 

• M&M’S White Chocolate Key Lime Pie Candy – Brightly colored, white chocolate candies, available by the half-pound and pound from the color wall. 

 

Outdoor Vending 

• Blood Orange Gin & Tonic – St. Augustine Gin, Tipplers orange liqueur, blood orange Monin and tonic water, garnished with an orange wedge.

 

Paddlefish 

• Key Lime Pie – A rich but tart key lime filling and airy toasted meringue. 

 

The Polite Pig 

• Cuban Sandwich – Classic Florida sandwich made with crusty bread and piled high with sliced ham, roasted pork, cheese and dill pickles, spread with a tangy sauce. 
• Key Lime Mojito – Rum cocktail, mixed with fresh-squeezed lime juice and club soda, garnished with fresh mint sprigs and lime.

 

Rainforest Cafe

• Key Lime Ceviche Tostada – Shrimp, scallop and mango ceviche, avocado mousse and cilantro-cabbage slaw with citrus vinaigrette, accompanied by cilantro lime rice and Cuban black beans. 
• Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA – West coast-style IPA brewed with Columbus, Amarillo and Mosaic hops, featuring a smooth finish and notes of bitter citrus.

 

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant 

• Home Grown Strip Steak – A 12oz cut, grass-fed and locally raised at Florida’s Adena Farms, served with béarnaise sauce, Cipollini onions, sautéed wild mushrooms and Raglan’s twice-cooked millionaire homemade chips. 

 

Salt & Straw 

• Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper ice cream

 

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

• Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad – Grilled shrimp served over a spring mix with strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomato, parsley, onions and feta tossed in strawberry vinaigrette. 
• Spiked Guava Lemonade – Guava puree and fresh-squeezed lemon juice with St. Augustine vodka, topped with a splash of soda water. 

 

Swirls on the Water 

• Orange Bird DOLE Whip – Soft-serve DOLE Whip Orange topped with sprinkles and an Orange Bird garnish. 
• Watermelon DOLE Whip – DOLE Whip Watermelon piled high on a slice of fresh watermelon. Limited quantities available daily, while supplies last.

 

Terralina Crafted Italian

• Italian Sangria – Special blend of cabernet sauvignon, brandy, peach and lemon, garnished with Florida orange slices and served by the glass or in a pitcher for four. 

 

T-REX

• Blackened Shrimp Salad – Salad greens dressed with Florida orange blossom honey and Key lime vinaigrette topped with blackened shrimp, seasonal berries and goat cheese croutons. 
• Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale – Classic pale ale with a malty body and mild hops, fermented in mangos to add a tropical, fruit-forward flavor. 

 

Vivoli il Gelato 

• Pineapple and Coconut Shake – A rich and creamy shake made with pineapple and coconut sorbetto, topped with a mini pineapple and coconut layer cake. 
• Orange Blossom Gelato – Frozen Italian treat made with orange blossom pilsner beer and Savannah Bee orange blossom honey, served in a cup or waffle cone. 
• Key Lime Cannoli – A delicate pastry shell filled with sweet cream made of ricotta and key limes. 

 

Wine Bar George 

• Frozen Old Fashioned featuring DOLE Whip Orange. (Purchase a Wine Bar George limited edition Corkcicle and enjoy a complimentary frozen drink.)

 

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Beth Keating is a theme parks, restaurant and entertainment reporter for DisneyBizJournal.

 

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