Key Takeaways
- What: Disney Springs Holiday Dining, Sips & Sweets Crawl
- Dates: Most specialty items run from November 10 through January 11
- Access: No theme park ticket is required for entry into the dining district
- Debuts: Six new holiday pastries arrive at Amorette’s Patisserie
- Meals: Sit-down holiday feasts run at City Works, Paddlefish, and Raglan Road
OPEN Brief: If you want the exact ingredients, the availability dates, the specialty drinks, and the sit-down feasts for the Disney Springs holiday dining crawl, this OPEN guide has every verified detail in one place. Disney Springs offers a massive holiday food lineup without requiring a theme park ticket. You can pair high-end sweets with specialty cocktails and full turkey dinners. OPEN breaks down the verified flavor profiles and dates below.
What Are the Christmas Cakes and Treats at Amorette’s Patisserie?
Amorette’s Patisserie serves six new holiday pastries for the season featuring gingerbread, hazelnut, and peppermint flavor profiles.
The bakery releases its holiday lineup on November 10, and the treats run through January 11. The lineup focuses on visual execution and exclusive seasonal flavors. Guests can build a tasting box from these individual items to split among a group before exploring the rest of Disney Springs.
- Gingerbread Creme Brulee: The dessert combines a gingerbread-spiced custard topped with meringue and caramelized pecans.
- Hot Cocoa Mickey: The treat features spiced milk chocolate mousse and whipped ganache served inside a chocolate shell.
- Pluto Reindeer: The pastry uses milk chocolate mousse with a crunchy hazelnut center and chocolate chiffon.
- Mickey Glove Linzer Cookie: The item is an almond shortbread sandwich cookie filled with raspberry jam.
- Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse: The dessert pairs peppermint cheesecake mousse with a chocolate sable cookie.
- Tree Petite Cake: The cake builds layers of peanut butter and dark chocolate mousse, peanut brittle, and chocolate chiffon cake with chocolate bark.
Check current operating hours on the official Amorette’s Patisserie page.
What Is on The Ganachery Holiday Menu?
The Ganachery holiday menu features Hot Sipping Ganache blends, take-home kits, and assorted ganache boxes.
The chocolate shop runs its seasonal menu from November 10 through January 11. The Hot Sipping Ganache offers a thick chocolate format for guests walking the shopping district. The take-home kit allows guests to recreate the sipping ganache back at their Disney Resorts.
- Hot Sipping Ganache: The shop serves a thick hot chocolate ganache blend.
- Irish Cream Hot Sipping Ganache: The adult version mixes European-style hot ganache with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur.
- Hot Sipping Ganache Kit: The retail kit includes hot cocoa mix with dark, milk, and caramel chocolates alongside peppermint marshmallows.
- Disney Holiday Ganache Box: The box packages assorted squares in milk chocolate, gingerbread, eggnog, peppermint, caramel, and crunchy hazelnut.
Read more about the artisan treats on the official The Ganachery page.
Where Can You Find Holiday Meals and Quick Bites at Disney Springs?
Guests can find sit-down turkey dinners at Raglan Road and holiday platters at City Works alongside quick treats at Swirls on the Water.
The dining locations split into fast snacks and full sit-down meals. Earl of Sandwich and Everglazed Donuts operate as quick stops for guests prioritizing time. Sit-down locations recommend advance dining reservations during the busy holiday season. Here is the breakdown of the featured items across the district.
| Location | Service Style | Featured Item and Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Earl of Sandwich | Quick Service | Holiday Turkey Sandwich (Now to Jan. 8) |
| Swirls on the Water | Quick Service | Gingerbread Mickey Cone (Nov. 10 to Jan. 11) |
| City Works | Table Service | Friendsgiving Platter (Nov. 11-25) and Thanksgiving Dinner (Nov. 26) |
| Paddlefish | Table Service | Santa’s Good List Boil and Thanksgiving Dinner (Nov. 26) |
| Raglan Road | Table Service | Turkey Dinner (Dec. 25 only) |
| Everglazed Donuts | Quick Service | Holiday Donut (Dates TBD) |
What Are the Disney Springs Holiday Drinks and Cocktails?
The Disney Springs holiday drink lineup includes the Frosted Holiday at Enzo’s Hideaway and the Cranberry Paloma at outdoor bars.
The specialty menu spans different flavor profiles from spiced and warm to bright and chilled. Enzo’s Hideaway serves its holiday drink menu from December 1 through December 31. Guests mapping out their night can also check OPEN’s full guide to Orlando entertainment for more seasonal events across the resort.
Alcohol Rules
Guests must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID to buy and drink alcohol at any Disney Springs bar or restaurant.
- Frosted Holiday: Enzo’s Hideaway mixes Absolut Vanilla, creme de cacao, creme de menthe, and half-and-half.
- Spiced Apple: Enzo’s Hideaway combines Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, club soda, apple butter syrup, lime juice, and mint.
- Smoke and Sugar: Enzo’s Hideaway serves the cocktail with a homemade marshmallow roasted right at the table.
- Chilled Mulled Wine: The drink chills Cabernet Sauvignon mulled with fresh orange, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Cranberry Paloma: Outdoor bars serve this tart seasonal option over ice.
Check all dining availability directly on the official Disney Springs dining page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a park ticket for Disney Springs holiday treats?
No theme park ticket is required to enter Disney Springs. The shopping and dining district is completely open to the public, and you do not need a reservation for entry.
How long is the holiday menu available at Amorette’s Patisserie?
Amorette’s Patisserie serves its holiday pastry lineup from November 10 through January 11, featuring new items like the Gingerbread Creme Brulee and Pluto Reindeer.
Which restaurants serve a holiday turkey dinner at Disney Springs?
Guests can order a Thanksgiving turkey dinner at City Works and Paddlefish on November 26, or a Christmas turkey dinner at Raglan Road on December 25. Earl of Sandwich also serves a hot Holiday Turkey Sandwich through January 8.
Status Brief
Disney Springs functions as a standalone holiday destination with its own dedicated food and drink crawl. The lineup spans elaborate cakes at Amorette’s Patisserie, heavy sipping chocolate at The Ganachery, and full sit-down meals across the table-service restaurants. Most specialty items arrive by November 10 and run through January 11. OPEN suggests securing dining reservations early for spots like City Works and Enzo’s Hideaway, as Orlando crowds increase heavily during the winter holidays. View the full list on the official Foodie Guide before you go.
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