The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault

by Pam Brandon

Some of the best vacation moments happen during a great meal, and this collection of official Disney parks recipes is the perfect ingredient to sharing similar food, love, and laughter with friends and family at home!

For more than twenty-five years, Pam Brandon has worked closely with the Disney chefs to thoughtfully take the best dishes from Disney theme parks and resorts and serve up official recipes that are just right for prepping on a smaller scale in home kitchens and tested by real home chefs. Now comfy classics, festival favorites, and international cuisines are whisked together and presented in this bright collection from the Delicious Disney recipe vault.

Filled with personalized notes from the chefs who created and enhanced them, mouthwatering food photos, helpful hints for easy preparation, and, of course, a little Disney magic, this cookbook enchants with 101 tried-and-true recipes from across the years.


You’ll find an assortment of appetizers, main courses, sides, desserts, and even joyful libations that have come from fine-dining and quick-service establishments and have wowed guests of the Disneyland Resort; Walt Disney World Resort; Disney Cruise Line ships; and Disney Vacation Club resorts,
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Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food, Cooking, Adult

208 pages, Hardcover

Published February 7, 2023

Reviews

[Kami · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was so disappointing. Only a handful of recipes look good. There were a LOT of alcoholic drink recipes. And very minimal “Disney” recipes—like the ones that are the real memories. The only truly traditional recipes are Monte Cristo, dole whip, grey stuff, and pog juice.

Based on the title, I was under the impression that there would be more of the common traditional food seen at the parks.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this book 3 stars because I was expecting more recipes from actual restaurants in Disneyland and Disney World. The bulk of recipes are for alcoholic drinks or from the special wine festival held at Disney. Most recipes are not ones that I would try to create in my home kitchen, but rather ones that I would enjoy eating if I were to go to a fancy restaurant. I would've liked to see recipes that are more family friendly and easy to make.

[Christy Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

My family and I absolutely enjoyed this cookbook. We have poured through it and bookmarked all the recipes we would like to try. They are very different from what we expected but that’s ok. The recipes include drinks, as well as appetizers, soups, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. The ones we have tried so far have been fantastic! Some reviewers were hoping for more food and more recognizable menu options. These book does include the resorts and fancy restaurants at different parks. I think it’s supposed to be different and updated. Not just the same old fare. I was inspired by it.

[Ash Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so excited to receive this book for Christmas! I read through all of it and here are the recipes I saved (and their page numbers):

Chapter 1: Disneyland
- Walt’s Chili and Beans (2-3)
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup (4)⭐️
- Pommes Frites with Cajun Rémoulade (5)
- Frozen Pineapple Treat Inspired by Dole Whip (13)
- Mickey Mouse Beignets (14)
- Tres Leches Cake (16-17)

Chapter 2: Disney California Adventure
- Holiday Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam (20-21)⭐️
- Watermelon Lemonade (24)
- Shrimp Boil Tacos with Andouille Sausage, Fresh Corn (26)
- Monte Cristo (29)

Chapter 3: Across the Disneyland Resort
- Robusto Flatbread (41)
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade (43)⭐️
- Chocolate Martini (48)⭐️
- McIntosh Apple Charlottes (50-51)

Chapter 4: Magic Kingdom
- Seasonal Vegetable Potpie with Herbed Biscuit Topping (58-60)
- Grey Stuff (63)
- Lemon Curd Cream Puffs (64-65)

Chapter 5: Epcot
- Grass-Fed Beef Sliders with Pimento Cheese (72)⭐️
- Potato Chive Pancakes with Chive Sour Cream (75)
- Tzatziki Martini (77)
- Frozen Dragon Berry Colada (78)
- Glühwein (Hot Spiced Wine) (79)
- New England Lobster Roll (83)
- Pop’t Art Cookie (86-87)

Chapter 6: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Totchos (92-92)
- Dagobah Slug Slinger (95)
- Space Monkey (98)⭐️
- Key Lime Pie (101)
- Amaretto Flan with White Chocolate Whip (102-103)

Chapter 7: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Nearby Resorts
- Asian Noodle Salad (106-107)
- Savannah Spring Rolls (108-109)
- Tomato Florentine Soup (110) ⭐️
- Naan Bread with Cucumber Raita (112-113)
- Lamb Kefta with Tamarind Sauce (115-117)
- Peri Peri Salmon (122)
- Flame Tree Barbecue Sauce (126)
- Flame Tree Barbecue Rub (127)
- Mango Lassi (128)
- Frunch (129)
- Chai Cream (133)
- Stone Fruit Samosas (134)

Chapter 8: Across the Walt Disney World Resort
- Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings (139)
- Smoked-Salmon-and-Herb Muffins (143)
- Big Apple Sunset (144)
- Pink Leilani (146)
- Hoopla (147)⭐️
- Chardonnay Steamed Penn Cove Mussels with Pesto Cream (149)
- Chef Mickey’s Breakfast Pizza (153)
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin (154-157)
- S’mores Gelato Milkshake (158)
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (163)
- Honey Crunch Cake (164-167)

Chapter 9: Beyond the Disney Parks
- BLT Flatbread (170-171)
- Tuna Poke with Avocado Mousse (172-173)
- Castaway Wave (175)
- Paddy Mint Mocha (178)
- Konk Kooler (179)⭐️

Overall, so many recipes seemed good! There were some I didn’t save because of flavor preference, and others I didn’t save because I already have solid recipes for them as basics (like there was a basic mojito recipe on one page but I already have one that I am happy with), but the ones I did save I cannot wait to try!

(⭐️ = Tried)

[Bari Dershowitz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed by this. Wish it had a TOC so I could see just how many recipes were meat-centric (yes, I know I could use substitutes but if the point is to emulate park offerings, this takes away from it). Many of the desserts call for gelatin, so even those aren’t vegetarian-friendly Also not recommended for households that can’t handle spice. Recipes were creative, but the formatting was awkward, had typos, and honestly, with the amount of recipes that are from festivals and haven’t been offered on menus for years, I wouldn’t really consider this a Disney Parks cookbook, more a recipe graveyard. Stick with Ashley Craft’s Unofficial books for more variety.

[Gigi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I realize how large the Disney organization is, and there are recipes for the home cook here compiled from all over the Disney conglomeration. So, chances are, you have never heard of the dishes in here.

Sadly, not pictures of each recipe, and sadly the pictures that accompany many of the recipes shows a different version of the dish than the one given in the recipe.

May be of interest to some people.

[Grace Mal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've learned with most official disney cookbooks that the recipes tend to not be for the average person in the average kitchen (as far as ingredients are concerned). But, as a disney fan, I find many of the recipes fun and exciting. I've loved every single one I've tried.

[Amanda Narvali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very disappointed that the big Disney World Chocolate Chip Cookies are not in this book. Pleasantly surprised by the amount of cocktail recipes :)

[Roxana Rathbun · Rating 3 out of 5]

Everything was super fancy. I was hoping for a kid inspired section or even some stuff from Pandora.

[The Keepers of the Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love everything Disney? Want to eat foods like what they offer in the parks? Pam has worked with Disney chefs for 25 years to bring the best recipes and food to their parks. Now out of the vault, they are sharing some of their best recipes. Included are helpful hints for preparation, photos, and tried-and-true recipes that will appeal to the whole family.

The layout is well-done. The recipes are easy to follow and delicious. The helpful hints are a must and make this recipe book accessible for most cooks. Fans of Disney, park food, and cooking will want to pick this one up.

Please note: A copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are our own. No other compensation was received.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has a fun balance between main dishes, complex and simple. The chapters are divided by parks. It is directed more to adults due to the number of drinks but they all look yummy. One of the simple ones is presented in a fun way: artistic pop tarts, they look like modern paintings. I'm looking forward to trying the short ribs one.
(reviews on my usual platforms appear as username: therearenobadbooks).

[Kaylie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this cookbook for Christmas and I admit, I'm a little disappointed; maybe a quarter of the recipes are alcoholic beverages, which is a bummer. I feel like they should've taken those out and made them into their own cookbook.

The rest of the recipes were okay, but I was disappointed that some were just inspired by the Disney Parks version and not the actual thing (e.g. the Dole Whip recipe).

[Arro Puchero · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me ha gustado, pero hay muchas recetas de cócteles (con y sin alcohol) y otras recetas que necesitan “ingredientes” que son “añade tal mix de” o cosas difíciles de encontrar en España. Por lo demás me ha gustado. Ya hice “loaded baked potato soup” y salió bien, nos gustó.
Me gustaría que hubiera un libro de recetas de Eurodisney.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent entry in the Disney cookbook series, this time with dishes and drinks from all over the various properties.

Pam Brandon has curated a "best of the best" for everything from starters to desserts, allowing people to create their park, hotel, or cruise favorites at home.

I look forward to making several of our beloved meals at home. Highly recommended.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent book with a few recipes that I’m thinking about trying. LOTS of drink recipes, so if you are giving as a gift, take note. Some recipes have not common ingredients, but does suggest a few substitutes. Not full points due to set up of the cookbook. It went by places, but I would have preferred by items.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun cookbook! I think I expected a bit more classic Disney recipes from the parks but there are a ton from resorts and festivals. Also more appetizers, snacks, drinks, dessert, etc. compared to main dishes. Still happy to have it in my collection so I can make a few of my favorite things, and try a few more!

[Tracy Barton · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some really great recipes in here! I'm excited to try the few that I did select. It's cool, I think, that so many of the meals and treats available at the Disney Parks have become famous in their own right!

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy! Pretty to look at, not much that I would actually make. Not as much history of the restaurants as in the Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World cookbook by the same author. I look forward to seeing what the Delicious Disney: Disneyland cookbook releasing in November will be like.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another amazing collection of Disney recipes! My one issue with it is that it has some repeats from the 50th anniversary cookbook, but it is still worth the purchase!

Side Note: My “specialty” is the Cobb Salad in this book! I got the recipe from The Brown Derby a decade ago and people love it!

[Giannaash Stelluto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally marking this one off my Goodreads list—and wow, what a fun ride! I’ve read through this cookbook a couple of times and managed to cook about 70% of the recipes. Honestly, it felt like bringing a little piece of Disney magic into my own kitchen.

[Trudy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a BEAUTIFUL book!!!

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book free through the Goodreads giveaway. Loved some of the recipes in this book was very excited to win this one. Thank you for the opportunity.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect cookbook & the recipes are easy to understand, the only problems are the dosage and the temperature that are not the same as in Europe (cup and °F).

[Victoria Hoppes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love a Disney cookbook. Lots of good recipes to try!

[Lizzy Seitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

5.0 out of 5 stars

Can’t wait to cook these!

[Jena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recipes are mostly from scratch and yet appear manageable for the home kitchen, even simple for the more experienced home chef. Enjoy bringing your fav Disney culinary experiences home.

[Terressa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The recipe for the caramel Hawaiian bread pudding was delicious.

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[Ally Rudolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of these recipes are fairly common, but I mainly borrowed this recipe book because it reminds me of the good old Disney World Millennium celebration days in 2000. Brings back awesome memories!

[dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had this cookbook since the summer. All the recipes look really yummy i just haven’t tried one out yet and idk why.