<em>The magic of Disney -- in your kitchen!</em>

Disney has, for many people and myself included, kind of become a<em> huge </em>part of our lives. I've had the fortune of visiting the Disney theme parks on several occasions throughout my life. So, a variety of the foods that are mentioned within these pages are foods that I have tried. It's definitely a lucky thing, me being able to come at this book with that experience. And in that vein, I have a few thoughts about this cookbook beyond just being excited to try the recipes within them.

<b>The Introduction</b>

I know a lot of cookbooks start out with these. And, sure, the history was interesting to learn about. At the same time, though, I can't help feeling that it was just too long. I wanted to get to the bulk of the book, the recipes, sooner. And part of this, I think, comes from the fact that I already know quite a bit about Disney. Some of it, therefore, felt pointless.

Perhaps the greatest thing about this book, though, was the fact that each recipe section comes with a map and short description that tells you where the food is from. Even if I don't go to Disney with this map, it's a great option regardless.

<u>Appliance Purchases</u>

I found it kind of interesting that the author mentions her privilege of growing up in Anaheim, California. It is true that living near Disney is a privilege not afforded most. It's also true that being able to visit on a regular basis falls into that category. And I remember thinking about this as I read the list of materials needed for the recipes. Craft references multiple kinds of blenders, a pressure cooker, stand mixer, and even an ice-cream maker.

There's nothing wrong with this, exactly, but just looking at that list was overwhelming for me. I'm not the sort of person who spends a lot of time in the kitchen. I also have a <em>small</em> kitchen that couldn't possibly hold all those appliances. And a number of them can be expensive. And I kept thinking back to that privilege comment. How many people have the money to buy all of those? Who has a small kitchen like mine and couldn't fit them? How many people live in an apartment and face both of those struggles?

To Craft's credit, she does explain that one can create many of these items without the appliances. Though it is true that the devices make preparation quicker and easier.

<b>The Photographs</b>

Point blank, there weren't enough. I honestly think it was a <em>massive</em> missed opportunity that entire pages were wasted on single photos. With the understanding that including photos in books can be expensive, I think Craft's book would have been <em>far</em> better if the photographs were smaller, included on the main page of the recipe, and more recipes had them.

There were so many recipes where I really just wanted to have a visual for the food. And it was immensely irritating to see so much space wasted on minimal, yet <em>giant</em>, photographs. It just felt wasteful.

<b>The Food</b>

Unarguably the most important part of the entire thing is the food. And Craft doesn't disappoint here. The book is filled with a large variety of absolutely exciting Disney food that entices even me, a proud hater of cooking, into the kitchen. And that's not something I can say often.

I can honestly say that I don't foresee myself making every single recipe in this book. It's cool that she included one for the colored milks, but I frankly don't see much point in making it myself. I'm an adult with no kids, after all. Even the Mickey pretzel, as much as I love it, is something I would probably tweak (I like cinnamon sugar better than salted). And in general, I don't cook much.
The question is, how much can I convince my boyfriend to make?

<em>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</em>

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!

A RECIPE BOOK LIKE NO OTHER!
When I saw this book I knew I wanted it. It was love at first sight.
I waited, agog , full of anticipation to be approved of this title and when I was I just clapped to myself like a happy, little girl.

I love themed restaurants, parks or anything with a THEME. One of the items on my bucket list/ travel list is to visit DISNEYLAND and DISNEYLAND WORLD. This book was my way to vicariously visit and eat all the lovely treats and noshes of DISNEYLAND. This book was a DELIGHT to say the least.
It is worth experiencing it! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

- It has all the utensils and items listed in alphabetical order, quite impressive.

- It wakes up the INNER, NONCHALANT child in you and oh so beautifully!

- All the recipes are not just plain old recipes out there but it also has information about how and when and where it started. So that’s good to know.

I haven’t tried all the recipes yet but I have selected which ones they are going to be:
CHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS from Adventureland , Magic Kingdom

Every dish from the EPCOT, I have this quirk that I want to TRY EVERYTHING when it comes to food, EAT FIRST , DECIDE LATER! Drinking and eating from around the world!

So getting the best of both worlds (scrumptious food right at your fingertips, maple popcorn , DOLE WHIP, cheesiest Mac and cheese, JUNGLE JULEPS, GOLD PORT GALLEY LEMONADE, ICE CREAM SANDWICH and so much more )

Forgive me if I have sent your stomach rumbling and mouth watering.

So will you try making the dishes from “ THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH” or the “ MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH”?
If you are tempted to say BOTH , good news, you can as this book entails recipes from both the places ! Yay!


Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sending me an e ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is one cookbook I will be requesting for Christmas. Who does not like Disney Park foods? And what a great way to have them cheaper and year round than buying this book. The recipes are varied and a good mix of different types of food and drink. We tried the dole recipe, churros and beef skewers and they were all fantastic and the recipes were easy to follow. There is still a lot of recipes I want to try but need to get ingredients like the mint juleps so I’m excited to try those. You can’t go wrong giving this book as a gift this holiday season.

I cannot wait to purchase finished copy of this cookbook. My husband and I made a few recipes from the book. Funnel cakes, Dole whip and churros turned out great. Can't wait to make more. This is definitely a must buy for the Disney fan in your life.

This was a fun look into the world of Disney and the foods you often see in their dining establishments. My favorite part of this cookbook was the history of each of the parks and their signature dishes, I felt like that was a nice introduction that both kids and the kids at heart can enjoy. I also really appreciated the map of all the Disney parks with special notations of where each recipe can be found throughout all the restaurants. I know when I think of Disney food, my thoughts go immediately to The Grey Stuff found at the Beauty and the Beast restaurant at Magic Kingdom, and this cookbook of course lists this Disney favorite as a recipe. I feel like the recipes are broken up nicely with the occasional image of certain dishes, stirring up the nostalgia of folks who miss the Disney parks but are interested in recreating a special recipe. Thank you to Netgalley and Adams Media for this advanced look at this upcoming cookbook, I can't wait to attempt my own version of these Disney classics!

I received an advance copy of, The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, by Ashley Craft. I love this cookbook, this would be a great Christmas present for the Disney lover in your life. The recipes are great and easy to follow, their pictures of most of the food, and fun facts about the food.

I have always loved Disney. Some of the best family vacations I remember from childhood were of us piling in the car and driving to Disney. There's something about the whimsy and magic that just makes everyone more happy and at ease. I went to Disney before my wedding, on my honeymoon, and my one year anniversary. I even have a Disney Crockpot set and my nice silverware are, yup you guessed it, Disney. Obviously when I saw a Disney cookbook I knew I had to check it out.

Ashley Craft is a fellow Disney addict. She grew up going often and found there's even more to love when you're a grown up. Food plays a huge role in the experience. Craft breaks down each Disney location (complete with a map) of some of the best food items the parks have to offer. Craft then gives an easy and often affordable recipe for some of the park classics. Things such as the Gray Stuff, Churros, and Mickey Pretzels are all included.

Besides sounding amazing and giving me a serious longing to go back to Disney, this cookbook was so fun! I love knowing that I can create the Disney magic in my own home. I like that none of the ingredients are difficult or one use items. I think the only thing I don't have is a fryer, but I can rig something for that easily enough.

Overall, this book was magical! I gave it 5 stars and can't wait to grab a printed copy, right in time for the holidays! I might even make our Christmas meal Disney themed this year (especially since travel isn't looking likely!). Thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

A fun way to experience the Disney Parks from home at a time when we need that option more than ever.

If you’re a parks regular or semi-regular, this cookbook is part fun nostalgia trip, and part opportunity to finally answer the frequent question we ask about our favorite park foods:

Just what exactly is in this stuff?

Dole whips feel like the obvious example here, but there are many others in the book that fit the bill.

It’s a good selection, hitting the majority of the most popular park treats and curated nicely for a variety of items from each of the Florida and California parks.

The book is of course gorgeous and colorful and thus extremely on brand for Disney, the visual highlight being the delightful park maps showing where each of the items featured for that park’s recipes are located on the grounds.

The photography beautifully done, though I wish the author had chosen to either include a photo of every item or had made different choices about which items were photographed.

I know what a churro looks like, as do most people. But unless you’ve actually tried them at the park, you likely have no idea what the Disney chefs mean by Troll Horns or what makes a float specifically a Peter Pan float. If space/cost was an issue, smaller photos in order to include more items would have been more than fine.

In all, a treat both to read and cook from. I think I’ll try the Grey Stuff next. I’ve heard it’s delicious.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing this ARC. As a veteran of uncountable trips to Walt Disney World, I enjoyed reading this cookbook (Full disclosure, I haven’t made any of the recipes yet). The recipes look perfect, both in my experience of eating these items at the parks and even a few for which I have the official Disney recipe from the chef. Overall, a great addition to your cookbook collection for any Disney fan.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy of this cookbook!

I was so excited to get early access to this cookbook! Being a big disneyland fan, season pass holder, I was excited to find some of my favorite food items listed in this book. I can't wait to replicate some of the desserts, especially the churros, sugar cookies and macaroons! The illustrations and visuals throughout the book are great! A fun cookbook and would make for a great gift for a Disney lover!

This is a lovely little book that would be a perfect gift for fans of Disney! I was hoping for some recipes from some of the non-US parks too, so that I could try to make something I've tasted for accuracy, but even though that wasn't the case, I really enjoyed the variety of treats and snacks available here. The book is peppered with tidbits of history alongside the recipes, which were fun to read, and I liked that each section had a map so you could see where in the park they were sold - it helped to add to the sense of authenticity. It's well-presented, with nice bright colours, and would be a great addition to a Disney-lover's kitchen!

I am not a huge Disney girl, however, I want to eat everything in this book (and probably will do, lets be honest). All the recipes are set out so well and are so easy to follow, and everything looks so beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone, however, if you have a Disney fan in your life this is definitely the book for them!

Not only is this a great cookbook, but it's almost like a walk through Disney parks. Organized by the different parks with diagrams of where some of the eateries are. Lots of great recipes, easy and complicated and in between, with fun facts or information about the recipes. Although not every recipe has photos, the book is laid out very beautifully. This is definitely a book I want to keep with my recipes to try new things!

2020 has not been a kind year and there are a lot of things that we have had to leave behind while we protect our health. While Walt Disney World Reopened this past Summer, entrance is limited and not everyone is willing to travel to get there. What’s the next thing to being there? Enjoying your favorite treats at home until you can get back to the parks in person again!

This books is chock full of many of the goodies you have been craving. From Churros to Dole Whip to Pretzels to Macarons. You can get your fix while waiting for your chance to get back to the parks.

There are a few Disney lovers in our family who will be getting this book for Christmas! I just wish there were more pictures of the finished treats.

If you're a fan of the Disney theme parks, this cookbook is for you. Organized by park, complete with maps and all of the recipes have short ingredient lists and easy to follow instructions. Perfect for cooking with your kids!

Thank you to Adams Media and NetGalley for allowing me to view an advance e-copy of this cookbook. My review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.

First you are treated to some nostalgia as the author grew up 15 minutes from Disneyland in California and she tells you what the park was like then, its early history and which food is associated with which attractions and characters.
Then you are given examples of cooking tools and substitutes to prepare you for making these delicious treats - this is not a healthy treat book, so be prepared for a wild, sweet ride!
Churros are the first offering, you will need flour, sugar, salt and oil. You will need to go through several steps, such as mixing, using a piping bag, and boiling the churros in oil - follow the directions carefully!
The Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaroons you will need to study the directions carefully to make sure that you follow the steps exactly, as you will be blending, mixing meringue, piping the macaroon mixture and baking.
The Bengal Barbecue uses different types of vinegars, beef and brown sugar to create tasty skewers on a grill.
Jungle Juleps use pineapple, orange and grape juice in a blender to create a flavorful drink in a few minutes!
There are several flavorful and easy to prepare Hummus recipes that use black beans, lime juice, paprika, chick peas, and tahini in a blender to tingle your tastebuds.
The Beignets recipe is for New Orleans Square in Disneyland, and the recipe uses flour, eggs, confectioners sugar and oil to create flavorful doughnuts using a standing mixer and a heavy flat bottomed pan to fry the dough mixture. Have fun!
The Mickey Sugar cookies contain flour, sugar, butter,eggs,baking powder and salt and they are easy to make with a stand mixer and Mickey Mouse cookie cutters!
Peter Pan Floats are made with eggs, sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream and soda that is cooked, strained and then frozen in an ice cream machine for a tasty cool treat!
There are so many good recipes you will have to buy the book for yourself, you will feel like you are at Disneyland or Disney World as you munch and slurp away!

Big Disney fan here and this cookbook is terrific!! Just what I needed until I can get back to the parks! Thank you for the great recipes. Would be a great present for Disney fans, however, anyone would love these recipes. It's happiness all wrapped up in a book.

Fantastic cookbook! I am a BIG fan of the Disney parks and my family goes often, so to have a cookbook with recreations of our favorite foods is wonderful. I like the mix of sweet and savory recipes along with the easy to follow recipes. I already know I'll be purchasing several copies for my Disney loving friends for Christmas.

Such a great fun recipe book for lovers of Disney! These recipes do a fantastic rendition of the parks food. It's almost like being back at Disney Parks. I highly recommend for when you start getting withdrawals from Disney and need a little pick me up to hold you over until your next visit!!

As a "Disney person" I was so grateful for this book. Though I still need to try a lot of the recipes, it was just so wonderful to see the broad range of recipes available. (Some of the ones I was particularly excited to see were the Ronto Wraps and Jack-Jack's Num Num Cookies!)

Each recipe is organized by the park in which they are sold, with map included at the start of each section. They also include a brief write-up for each recipe either with a history of the dish, a cooking tip or fun fact about the food.

Plus, there are lots of substitution options given, which is nice for those with food restrictions.

You can really tell how much the author loves the parks and the food and everything Disney, and I'm just so glad I now know how to make Blue Milk! Haha

I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK!!! Thank you netgalley for this treat. I am going to purchase the hardcover now!! This cookbook has ALL the yummy treats offered by Disney Parks. I’m from California and it’s great to dabble on what the Florida Parks have as well!! Love this!!

With COVID keeping Disneyland closed at the moment and Disney World being too far away for a quick trip, this book is just what the doctor ordered to give us that little piece of Disney magic. From Mickey pretzels to beignets, Dole whips to Bengal skewers, the author thought of (almost) everything. I’m secretly hoping for a sequel with Blue Bayou Gumbo, mmm mmm! This is our new go to cookbook for when we need some happiness in our day!

What a lovely idea ! It is like "Madeleine de Proust", food reminds us very quickly of nice memories, laugters, music, and fun. So, going throught the book , the recipes, the explanations about the parks, just contributes to bring a festive mood. I had great pleasure discovering all the recipes, and will give as a gift the Unoffical Disney parks cookbook.
I received a copy from NetGalley, all opinions are mine.

If you’re a Disney-phile like me, then you just KNEW the moment you saw this book that you HAD to have it! The beautiful cover, in signature Disney navy accented in gold, just screams, “PICK ME”. Flipping over to the back side, you know right away you’re in good hands. Not only did author Ashley Craft grown up in Anaheim Hills right next door to California’s Disneyland, but she also had the amazing experience of not one, but two, internships at Florida’s Walt Disney World in her college years. We are GO FOR LAUNCH, people, with a tried and true Disney expert.

Now, if you’ve ever been to a Disney park, you know that the food is an attraction category all its own. If I lived a little closer, heck, I’d drop into Disney World just to eat! And, of course, my family and I have stacked up our short list of favorites. So, the true test for this Unofficial Disney Cookbook – did our faves make the cut? So, let’s dig in and find out!

The recipes are organized by Disney Park: the original Disneyland, which is followed by Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom; then we swing back to California with Disney’s California Adventure, the newest of the American Disney parks (it appears Craft has organized the parks from oldest to newest.)

Disneyland
• Craft hit the ball out of the park (ha ha) with her first theme park section. Perennial favorites that my family has been enjoying for almost 25 years made the list, such as the delicious Mint Julep and scrumptious Beignets from New Orleans Square.
• I was also pleased to see that popular Adventureland stop, Bengal Barbecue, made the list with its mouth-watering Tiger Tails. While I, myself, would have included Bengal Barbecue’s Chieftain Chicken Skewer, it was nice to see several skewers in the mix, with the Bengal Beef, Pork Belly, and Safari skewer options. Not to be outdone are the Jungle Julep and Hummus Trio.
• I’m not familiar with the Main Street’s Raspberry Rose Mickey Macarons or Fantasyland’s Matterhorn Macaroons, but they sound delectable and I can’t wait to try them!
• The volume does also include crowd pleasers like Main Street’s Churros, New Orlean’s Square’s Clam Chowder, and Critter Country’s Churro Funnel Cake.
• If you don’t see your Disneyland faves here, check out the Magic Kingdom section!

Magic Kingdom
• Beloved Disney Park favorites are well represented with offerings such as Dole Whip, the giant smoked Turkey Legs, and Caramel Apples. Fun fact: There are only two outlets in the world where you can buy the tropical Dole Whip, a dairy-free, pineapple-flavored, ice cream-like dessert, – a Disney park, and Dole’s home base at the historic Dole Plantation in Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Other tempting recipes being slapped onto my weekly menu as we speak are the Mickey Sugar Cookies, Cheshire Cat Tails (a puff pastry, vanilla pudding, and chocolate-chip dessert), Peter Pan Float (which sounds like a heartier version of an Italian Soda, but with ‘eggs to make you grow strong’), and the Maple Popcorn.

Epcot
• Ahhh, Epcot – if Disney holds the gold standard for theme parks, then Epcot holds the triple crown! It’s hard to pick a favorite when it comes to Epcot, because there are just so many great options. Not to mention the annual Food & Wine Festival where Disney really takes it up a notch – or three!
• Some my family’s favorites come from the Canada area of Epcot, in the form of the beer cheese soup from Le Cellier and the beaver tails (like an elephant ear – we like it topped with chocolate-hazelnut spread!) occasionally offered at seasonal food stands. I don’t see those in the cookbook, but with so many options available, I can only imagine the difficult task Craft had in narrowing this volume down to a mere 240 pages. I am thrilled, and you will be too, to see pages for France’s Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches and Crepes, and Germany’s Caramel Corn from the Karamell-Kuche (German for Caramel Kitchen), all three of which my family can personally attest are absolutely mouth-watering as well as addictive!
• On my “must try” list are Craft’s recipes for the Caramel-Chocolate Pineapple Spears, Caramel Pecan Bars (Sensing a theme yet? Epcot is a veritable caramel-lovers paradise!), and of course the Coconut Popsicles.
• Fun fact: Epcot stands for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”, which was Walt Disney’s name for the park, which he sadly didn’t get to see visualized. Disney passed away in 1966, while Epcot did not open until 16 years later in 1982.

Other Disney Parks
• While there certainly is much room for debate, in my family’s minds, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (DHS), Animal Kingdom (AK), and California Adventure (DCA) have never really been known for their food, unlike their Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot counterparts, so I’ll review these three together.
• That said, DCA has recently stepped it up in recent years, with efforts such as bringing in celebrated chefs. And this reviewer does in fact believe it appropriate to include a section for each park, as the cookbook wouldn’t be complete without it. So, I was enthused to dive in and see what intriguing options Craft includes for her readers.
• I was glad to see a top favorite, Candy Apples, in the DHS section, along with the Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas. Every child’s dream Mickey Waffles enter in the AK section, as well as Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches and Bars (kiddos and grown-ups alike can’t get enough of Mickey-shaped food!). DCA brings us Pumpkin Spice Churros, Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob, and Bavarian Pretzels.

All of this! And more!!!
• A very handy feature is a section on The Disney Cook’s Essentials, a valuable grouping of the tools of the cooking trade, Disney style, for your home kitchen.
• One of my absolute favorites about this book, though – and I’m sure it will be one of your as well – is the tales, anecdotes, and interesting factoids sprinkles throughout the book like pixie dust. In fact, this is what really makes this book special, as each recipe is thoughtfully headed with a small tale relating to the recipe you are about to read – truly a treat that will whisk you off to that Disney magic in a jiff!

Conclusion
With 240 pages, numerous full-color, full-page illustrations, and even maps of the park marked with the location of each of the tasty treats, this is sure to be a treasured volume in your kitchen cookbook library for years to come.

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook releases November 10, 2020 from Adams Media, a division of Simon & Schuster. A big thank you to Ashley Craft, Adams Media, and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this publication in exchange for this honest review.

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Thank you NetGalley and the publisher, Adams Media, for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of this book.

What a fun cookbook. Just reading it made me hungry and needing a trip to Disney World! I had high expectations and this book did not disappoint. I was especially looking for Dole whip and School Buns from the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. Yes, they were there along with an assortment of recipes from Disneyland, Disney World, and California Adventure parks.

The photos included were good. The recipes were fairly simple and included ingredients easily obtained at your local grocery store. At the beginning, the author describes the kitchen tools and appliances you will need to make the recipes in the book.

At the beginning of each chapter was a park map so that you could see just where each item originated. The author includes fun facts about the parks, and the foods in the parks, making it more than just a cookbook. It is a bit of a park guide, as well. If you have been to a Disney Park or are planning a trip there, this book is for you.

This cookbook is great I can’t wait to try many of the recipes. So many favorite dishes from the Disney parks to try at home. Being unable to travel during the pandemic this is a wonderful way to bring the Disney vacation home. Recipes have great pictures and thorough directions. Some might take some time but I’m sure it’ll be worth it.

Oh... My... GOD. I'VE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN. There are so many kid and family friendly recipes in here and it is NOT all sweets either which I was fully expecting.

I cant wait to try especially right now the pumpkin spice churros. They look great for both my son and my husband. For me, im looking forward to making that hummus trio. The flavor combos look awesome and I am sure they will be a hit with my family.

You had better put this one down as one of those must habe cookbooks for your library, especially if you have kids.

What is espcially helpful about this cookbook is how the recipes are divided up into parks and map locations. Epcot, Disneyland etc. And where each item is located on the map. I felt that was a really thoughtful and wonderful detail to include that might have otherwise been over looked.

I sincerely cant wait until this comes out in print. Ill be buying this one for gifts as well as myself!
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

If you're missing the magic of Disney, this book may help. With recipes unofficially from the disney parks, there's magic to be made in your kitchen as you explore the different parks.

I really liked this! More than I expected to like it. It’s organized by park and the locations of the original treats are on the map. Instructions are easy.

I’ve made four of the recipes so far and 3 are definitely keepers!

The only negative, and it’s sort of a given, is that for some of the “fancier” treats you need more equipment. That said, if you’re buying a Disney cookbook, I feel like that should be expected.

I’ll definitely be using this again!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

I was so excited to find this book. It includes two of my favorite things, Disney and cooking. Now Disney fans will love finding recipes for some of their favorite Disney foods at home. Just imagine making a Dole whip at home on a hot summer day. Or maybe you would like to try those delicious turkey legs. The recipes are divided by parks complete with a park diagram showing where in the park you are likely to find this food. This is a great way to get the family cooking together. I was disappointed that the Park Fare Strawberry soup was not included. Maybe another book. If you need me I will be in the kitchen making some Mickey Macaroons!

Exactly as described. Full of Disney inspired recipes for both food and drink.
Packed full of recipes with added info on the story of where they came from.
My children also loved this picking familiar recipes out themed around their favorite Disney characters as a treat to make.
As expected certainly not for the health conscious and many ingredients may be difficult to come across, but overall a fun tasty, Disney themed cookbook perfect to follow as an activity with children.
Thankyou to netgalley for the preview of this book.

For someone who misses Disney, what a wonderful read! I would happily buy this for someone else, especially as a Christmas gift! The recipes are wonderful and east to follow and it is also stunning in print, I am sure. The kindle version was a bit odd in formatting, but I hope to buy the cookbook in paper form when it comes out since it would be a wonderful addition to my collection:)

As a former Disney Annual Passholder, I am missing out on my Disney fix these days. I heard about this cookbook and I was eager to preview it!

The cookbook features specialties and treats sorted by each WDW theme park including Disneyland and California Adventure.

Besides Mickey Waffles and Dole Whips, some recipes that I'm eager to attempt include Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshakes, Raspberry Rose Mickey Macarons, Blue Milk, and LeFou's Brew.

This Disneyphile author and former cast member has been featuring her WDW inspired treats on her popular blog for years and decided to compile them all into a cookbook which will be released on Nov 10th! Great Christmas gift idea! Thanks to Ashley Craft and Simon & Schuster for a digital preview copy of this book!

Everything about this book was great--this would make the perfect gift for any Disney fan. Craft uses her love of the company and knowledge from internships to provide a well rounded selection of recipes and introduction to the history of food in "The World." I'm not surprised at all to learn just how busy Cosmic Ray's is.

The cover and inside graphics were perfect and I especially loved that the recipes were organized at the beginning of each section like a Disney Parks map. Craft includes popular recipes from each of the American parks (including churros, School Bread, Mickey pretzels, and Dole Whips (!)), with easy to follow recipes that include ingredients and supplies that most will already have on hand (I may just have to invest in an ice cream machine for those Dole Whips...)

My only complaint? I wish the book included EVERY Disney recipe. All kidding aside, because I know that's just impossible--this is a must have for anyone missing Disney restaurants right now. I can't wait to try these recipes and feature this book on Bookstagram. And I can't wait to get my hands on a finished copy.

Special thanks to NetGalley, Abrams Media, and Ashley Craft for giving me the opportunity to read this for review. This one was a privilege.

This book is a delicious feast for the eyes and includes a variety of recipes from Disneyland and Disney World. The book opens with a brief history food in the Disney parks (did you know Cosmic Rays is the busiest restaurant in the US?) and the. Has a section on necessary materials for cooking. And then come the recipes, and oh how delicious they are! They are divided into the various lands, and each recipe states where within the Land it can be found. From churros to Dole Whip you can bring Disney to your home. I do wish there were pictures for every recipe, but overall a great gift for any Disney loving cook.

If you are missing Disney Parks as much as I am at the moment, you will have to get The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook! Dole Whip, Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums, The Peter Pan Float, Churros, Mickey Waffles, Ronto Wraps, Blue and Green Milk, need I go on?

Honestly, I am more of a casual cook, but these recipes have me excited to try somethings out. With that being said, I don’t have all cooking “tools” that are required- I think that is important to keep in mind, especially if you have kids. It would be disappointing if you discovered you needed a shaved ice maker and didn’t have one.

But in any case, I was THRILLED to receive this ARC. Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for granting it, in exchange for an honest review.

One of the main issues I have with Disney cookbooks is that everything is overly complicated and not the type of recipes most average cooks would even attempt. This is not that book. I was super impressed that these recipes were not only simplified for a home cook, but were CURRENT foods that you would find in the parks today. If you are a Disney Parks foodie, you will recognize all of these recipes right away and will even know where you can find them in the parks. I appreciated that. You could easily make these recipes with kids and the foods are all family friendly, too. I would have loved to see more food photos to accompany the recipes as there were only featured photos for certain foods. Otherwise, great book that I can see holding people over until their next visit to the parks!

There are so many people who are just itching to go travel right now, but some people are still not feeling comfortable doing so or some places are still closed down or they lost jobs during the pandemic and it just isn't possible. Disney parks are open but for those who can not make the trip but who want to bring a little magic home, The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbokok is a great way to do so. The ever popular, and my favorite Disney treat, the Dole Whip makes an appearance here, but there are also so many different treats, drinks, and foods to try at your home. If you are ever planning a Disney themed party, this could be the sole resource for food. It is also a great go to for fun treats for your kids (or the Disney kid in your) especially during this tough time we are all going through right now with the pandemic. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a little magic and light or of course to Disney lovers.

Whether or not you grew up eating these delicious treats from Disney Parks, you want this awesome cookbook! The recipes are the real deal and show you how to replicate some of the most loved recipes, from savory to sweet. The recipes are easy to follow, and none feel cumbersome to make. I like that it includes equipment needed to create these treats, as most, but not all, are common household kitchen tools. The only thing that would have made this book better was a picture of every single recipe. I definitely recommend this cookbook for all fans of Disney treats.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own, freely given.

As a former Disney Cast member, I love looking at cookbooks related to the parks. I've had more Dole Whip floats and enjoyed 'eating around the world' at Epcot than I can count. The cookbook is broken up by Parks and there are tons of recipes for each park. While some are not the 'authentic' recipe (I mean, dole whip is literally a powder mix and water - which the book does mention!) it is a great way to have your Disney fix at home without having to travel! This is definitely a cookbook to add to your collection if you are a Disney fan.

Easy to follow recipes. Great back story and info on each recipe and where you would get the original. I will be using this recipe book to cook with my kids. What a fun idea to compile recipes from the happiest place on earth.

I absolutely loved this. I will definitely be buying it when it is published. The colors, the pictures, the thorough recipes and the magic. Some of it is difficult to immolate but Ashley Craft really makes it as easy as possible. This would make an excellent gift for your favorite Disney lover!

A super fun, magical book with so many delicious recipes! The thing I love most about it is how it allows me to have a bit of the magic of Disney right in my very own kitchen. Great for adults and children alike.

This cookbook is magical!

I love Disney! But living in the Midwest I've only been to Disney World three times; once when I was 10, once in high school and once about three years ago as an adult. The parks are so magical and being there as an adult without kids is just as magical as being there as a kid. That said, I've never been to Disneyland.

Not having been but a few times I'm not completely familiar with the food and treats that are in the park, at least not taste wise.

I follow a good number of Disney inspired content creators and ALL of them talk about the food and seasonal treats! So I am at least slightly familiar with a good chunk of sweets around the parks.

This book has so many recipes that I don't know where I'm going to start! I bookmarked so many that I want to try!

For the most part, this book gives very clear instructions and background information on each recipe! There are a few that I looked at that I probably won't ever attempt though. Some just seem like they would take a lot of time and effort.

It's also important to note that some of these recipes require equipment that may not be in every household: ice cream maker, shaved ice maker, pressure cooker, and a steamer basket. While I do have an ice cream maker (yay! Dole Whip here I come!) I don't have the others and probably won't ever make those recipes.

Top 3 things I'm most excited to try out:

The Grey Stuff - Beauty and the Beast will probably always be my number one! So of course I'm interested in the grey stuff, I hear it's delicious! When we went a few years ago I wanted to eat at the restaurant that has this, but we didn't have a reservation and didn't have the time. There are two versions of this recipe, one for each park.

LeFou's Brew - Another thing I wanted to try three years ago! I had gone into Gaston's Tavern and ordered this, but they were out. Very disappointed cause it sounds delicious and I can't wait to get the ingredients to try it out!

Dole Whip - Duh?

It seems like most the recipes in this book are sweets, which makes sense since a lot of the treats in the parks are sweets. I'm very excited to try some of the non sweets as well. There's this Mac n Cheese with pulled pork I've got my eye on. Also a handful of fun popcorn recipes!

Overall, this book has everything! If you're a fan of the food at the parks this is a fun cookbook to have! Would make the perfect Christmas gift too! I can't wait to actually dig in and make some of these!

This is an extremely comprehensive cookbook for all the Disney Parks. Not just Disneyland, but Epcot, California Adventure, Animal Kingdom, etc. I’ve been to all of these but had no idea there were so many options and that there are pumpkin spice churros and raspberry rose Mickey macarons?? The only complaint I do have is I wish there were more pictures.