I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher Adams Media in exchange for an honest review.
I was very curious and a little skeptical when I saw this book. I have never been lucky enough to go to Disneyland USA and so, while I have seen many photos of delicious-looking food online, I have never been able to try any myself. When I saw this book I really wanted to give it a read and I'm so glad I did!

Firstly, this book is perfectly presented. It really captures the Disney feel and I loved how the recipes were divided by park, with a cute map to tell you exactly where each food is sold. I wasn't sure how accurate this book would be in terms of recipes, but it is genuinely all food from the park and it doesn't just stick to the generic recipes either. The effort is clear on every page and it really pays off.

The recipes themselves are pretty varied and there's a great mix. I like how many of them are very accessible and either don't require a great deal to make or else they require things you would likely already have as a cook. I will say, this is an american book and some of the ingredients aren't super common in the UK. This isn't a huge issue as you can usually get the ingredient somewhere (or substitute it) and it was maybe 3 or 4 of the recipes it applied to, but it's something to be aware of as a UK reader.

Overall, this book is a real treat for Disney fans. It was everything I wanted from the title and the recipes themselves seem a whole lot of fun. I definitely recommend it for the Disney fan in your life.

Overall Rating: 5/5 stars

No stone is left unturned and it seems that all of the fan favorites, old and new, are included in this book. From the shores of Africa, the land of Germany, the streets of Mexico and a galaxy far away, the treats will blow your mind. The recipes are easy to follow. Each accompanied by an origin story as well as tips and tricks to make some dishes faster. There are desserts, drink, and full meals within the pages, as well as the grey stuff, simply delicious.

Disney fans as well as culinary fans will enjoy this book for decades.

We're Disneyland annual passholders, and during the past six months we've really been missing our park. This comprehensive cookbook is a great way to have a little Disney magic until the parks reopen. There are two things we always get on every trip: the clam chowder (in a sourdough bowl) and of course, the Dole Whip. Both recipes are included in this book, and I can't wait to try them out! There are many, many other recipes that look great for things that I haven't tried yet, so those will be fun, too! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC for review.

As a Disney aficionado, I can say that I've eaten many of the dishes featured in this book at the parks! Classics like the Dole Whip and Mickey pretzels are included as well as newer favorites like Cheeseburger Steamed Pods and Ronto Wraps.

This book has several chapters, each focusing on a different Disney park and the foods that can be found there. The chapters begin with a map of the park with the locations of where to find the items. This isn't necessary for the recipes but adds the Disney ambiance and nostalgia. My only issue with the maps and recipe descriptions is that they mention the area in the park where the item can be found, but don't always mention the name of the restaurant or store where it is purchased. Photos of every recipe are not provided, but the ones that are featured are bright, colorful, and appealing.

The recipes themselves are not usually kid-friendly, as many are from-scratch and shortcuts aren't often taken (e.g., for the macaroni and cheese hot dogs, you use pre-made dogs but the mac & cheese is from scratch). Some recipes incorporate shortcuts like pudding mix and pre-cooked chicken. Harder to make items like pastry, pasta, and bread are often purchased rather than made. There are also simple recipes or add-ons like the Mickey waffles (p. 93) that use the waffle recipe from another chapter and add toppings like Nutella and fruit that would be easy and great for kids. Some of the cookie recipes might be okay for kids to help with, but many recipes are complicated and will require equipment amateur chefs may not own (e.g., ice shaver, steamer basket, immersion blender, popsicle molds).

All in all, there is a nice mix of simple and harder recipes that would make this a great resource for any Disney fan. Inexperienced chefs can start with simpler recipes and work their way up to the more complicated ones. This book will be a go-to reference for Disney Parks fans for years to come.

I am not a huge Disney girl, but after going for the first time as an adult, I can appreciate the detail they put into the parks in general and into the food. I love that the food really goes along with the rides and the atmosphere.

As Ashley Craft says in her intro to Epcot, this park is really focused on the food with the circle of nations and I loved walking around and eating and drinking my way around the world, so it was fun to see some of those things in this cookbook.

There are two things that I picked out to make and can't wait to get the ingredients to try them - the carrot cake cookies AND of course, the Dole Whip!

I want to make everything in this book! I'm not a theme park-snacker, so I've not tried the real versions of any of these meals, but I AM a fan of trying new recipes, especially when I have no idea what it will taste like when it comes out. Definitely going to be making Le Feu's Brew (if I can find toasted marshmallow syrup), dole whip, carnita tacos, cocco gelato, and mangonada smoothies (if I can find chamoy sauce).