by Beth Keating
News
DisneyBizJournal.com
June 4, 2024
The Foodie Guide that just dropped in celebration of the upcoming opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a mixed bag…
There are some interesting choices, and then there are ones that, like the popcorn with pralines or Cajun seasoning, seem to be a stretch of making the food “Tiana” themed. (Just because the pralines and Cajun flavors give it a New Orleans flair? Hmmm.). On the other hand, we’re really looking forward to checking out the cooking spices and hot sauces being introduced from Tiana’s new company.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens June 28, 2024 at Magic Kingdom, and most of the limited time food offerings will begin when the ride kicks off, and generally last throughout the summer.
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Among the new sauce and spice offerings will be Mama Odie’s Hot Sauce and Dooky Chase’s Seasonings (available in Gumbo Base, Seafood Seasoning, Meat Seasoning, and Fried Chicken Seasoning flavors). These items will be available at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom starting June 28, and Critter Co-Op at the base of Tiana’s salt mine later on.
If you can’t wait until June 28th to try the new jars and bottles, some of the mixes are available at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans. If you aren’t familiar with the Princess and the Frog backstory, Dooky Chase’s is owned by founding chef Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” who inspired the fictional character of Princess Tiana. The seasonings’ arrival in the Magic Kingdom is the first time these goodies will be available outside of Dooky Chase’s restaurant. Part of the ride story is that Tiana’s company, an employee owned food co-op, creates a selection of the spectacular hot sauces that are used in her restaurant, Tiana’s Palace. Whew…went a long way for that tie-in!
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Another unique offering that is on the way is the Tiana Bayou Beignet Coffee from Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Co. Since we are fans of Joffrey’s anyway, this one really caught our eye. Their new blend is a medium-roasted coffee with flavor notes of honey and powdered sugar. You can find it at the Joffrey’s shop in The Landing section at Disney Springs, but if you won’t be down in Florida for the big reveal, you can also order it at the Joffrey’s website. Seems like this one would be a great dessert coffee to serve with some beignets.
On that note, Disney will also be bringing beignets back to the Magic Kingdom. This time, they’ll be a little different than the short-time doughy treats that were plated up a few months ago. This iteration will be available at the Golden Oak Outpost from June 28 through September 6, and have been labelled “Tiana’s Famous Beignets.” They’re described as light, sweet, and fluffy with powdered sugar and drizzled with honey. And here’s your reminder that Golden Oak Outpost, just a hop, skip and a jump from the base of Tiana’s Adventure, has different operating hours than the Magic Kingdom itself, so if you’re hunting for the beignets, check your My Disney Experience app for the day’s schedule. Also, just a sidebar… Beignets are a fan favorite with Disney guests, but these are not the same beignets that are celebrated over at Port Orleans - French Quarter, where you can get incredible Mickey-shaped beignets, or the boozy beignets at Scat Cat’s Club – Café .
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Also on tap at the Golden Oak Outpost will be:
• Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries: Chicken nuggets tossed in hot sauce-honey served with New Orleans olive relish and Cajun-spiced sweet potato fries (New)
• Shrimp Gumbo with Sweet Potato Fries: Shrimp and Andouille sausage gumbo topped with Cajun-spiced sweet potato fries (New)
At Pinocchio Village Haus (Available June 28 through September 6):
• Peach Cobbler: Cinnamon panna cotta, peach cobbler, brown sugar streusel, and whipped cream with a Tiana chocolate piece
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At Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available June 28 through September 6):
• Butter Pecan Praline Sundae: Butter pecan ice cream topped with praline sauce, spiced pecans, and whipped cream
At The Plaza Restaurant (Available June 28 through September 6):
• Tiana’s Chantilly Cake: Vanilla chiffon cake, lemon Chantilly, and fresh strawberries topped with a fondant flower and a Tiana chocolate piece
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The Friar’s Nook and Outdoor Vending Locations near Cinderella Castle (Available starting June 28, while supplies last):
• Princess Tiana Sipper (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction)
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Main Street Confectionery (Available starting June 28):
• Tiana’s Sweet Popcorn Serenade: Caramel popcorn with praline pecans, M&M’S Caramel Chocolate Candies, pretzel pieces, and dark chocolatey drizzle (New)
• Tiana’s Bayou Crunch: Cajun cheddar popcorn with M&M’S Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies, cheddar crackers, pretzel pieces, and white chocolatey drizzle (New)
• Green Apple Gummi Frogs (New)
• Spicy Butter Toffee Peanuts (New)
NEW! Critter Co-Op (Coming soon)
• Green Apple Gummi Frogs (New)
• Spicy Butter Toffee Peanuts (New)
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Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie (Available June 28 through July 31):
• Over the Bayou Cake Bar: Vanilla cake bar (New)
Available at Various Locations Throughout Walt Disney World Resort (Available June 28 through September 6), including Dockside Diner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; The Plaza Restaurant and The Friar’s Nook at Magic Kingdom; Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs (Available June 28 through July 31 only); Beaches Pool Bar and Courtyard Pool Bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa; and Mardi Grogs Pool Bar at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.
• Bayou Lavender Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with flavors of lavender inspired by New Orleans’ influence on American cuisine (New)
Available at Various Locations Throughout Walt Disney World Resort:
• Crisped Rice Cereal Treat Lily Pad (New)
Available at the following locations:
Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom Park
Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom Park
Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs
Disney’s Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs
Zuri’s Sweets Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Screen Door General Store at Disney’s BoardWalk
Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Pecan Praline Caramel Apple (New):
Available at the following locations:
Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom Park
Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom Park
Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs
Disney’s Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs
Zuri’s Sweets Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Screen Door General Store at Disney’s BoardWalk
Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
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Beth Keating is a theme parks, restaurant and entertainment reporter for DisneyBizJournal.
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