Ashley Craft - The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: From Delicious Dole Whip to Tasty Mickey Pretzels, 100 Magical Disney-Inspired Recipes (Unofficial Cookbook)

For Danny, my forever taste tester.

I was lucky enough to grow up in Anaheim Hills, California, just fifteen minutes from the Disneyland Resort. My family would sometimes say, Lets go to Disneyland tonight and just ride Space Mountain, or, Anyone want churros? Lets go to Disneyland and have some churros. I look back on that childhood and pinch myself to remember those momentsthat privilege I had often taken for granted, as would any kid who didnt know differently. (Sorry to my own kids that they had to grow up far away from any Disney location.)

The Disney bug didnt leave me when I left California, though. I participated in two Disney internships as a college student and was able to work at Disneys Animal Kingdom and Disneys Old Key West Resort. I thought being a kid at Disney couldnt be beat, but turns out, being an adult at Disney is even better!

Of course, life gets busier every year, and as much as Id love to, taking a trip to California or Florida every few months just isnt feasible for me now. And it really isnt for the average family either. Several years ago, I decided to do something about it by re-creating that magic at home. I started making Disney Parkinspired foods and snacks from scratch, and before long, friends started to request I make them for group gatherings. My blog posts about Disney recipes became popular, and my kids were always begging me to make them The Grey Stuff. Thats when I realized that Disney fans need this book, and Im just the person to write it for them.

So whether you are new to the Disney fandom or you have been a Disney devotee all your life, you can finally enjoy Disney Park snacks and treats any day of the year. Wow your friends at your next Disney movie viewing party with French Fries with Pulled Pork and Cheese. Delight your children with a Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart. Add Cheeseburger Steamed Pods to your regular dinner menu. However you use these recipes, youll discover deliciousness on each page. Im excited for you to try them in your own kitchen!

D ole Whip at Magic Kingdom, Mickey Pretzels at Disneys Hollywood Studios, Frozen Lemonade at Disneys Animal KingdomDisney has so much to offer, and one of its best attractions is its food! Of course, a trip to Disney isnt always in the cards, but luckily you can bring its treats straight to your own kitchen.

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbookoffers one hundred easy recipes for the best of Disneys magical cuisine. Whether youve been to the parks a hundred times and are craving your favorite Disney dishes, or youre just looking for something Disney-inspired to make you feel like youre on vacation, each recipe has been thoroughly tested to ensure a taste worthy of a certain mouse. The recipes are also organized based on the Disney Park where each one is featured, beginning with the first park to open, Disneyland, and ending with the newest park, Disney California Adventure. Youll find treats for every occasion, including:

• Disneylands nostalgic delights, like Beignets and Jungle Juleps
• Disneys Hollywood Studios best snacks to kick off any Disney marathon, from Perfect Popcorn to Candy Apples
• EPCOTs international fare, like honey-drenched Moroccan Baklava and French Napoleons
• Disney California Adventure go-tos for an at-home island retreat, from Mangonada Smoothies to Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob
• Magic Kingdoms fairytale favorites, like Peter Pan Floats and Gastons Giant Cinnamon Rolls

Flip through to recipes you know and love or try something new! Just one bite and you may be transported to Neverland to become a kid again. Or perhaps you will find yourself in a galaxy far, far away.

Wherever your taste buds lead, the magic of Disney will glow within your kitchen. But before you grab an apronand maybe your favorite mouse ears toobe sure to check out Part 1 for more information on each Disney Park and the foods found there, as well as tools you will want to have on hand to create the recipes in this book. With these basics, youll be ready to get cooking!

PART 1 DISNEY PARKS COOKING 101

D isney is well known for being a titan of the food industry. Over the years, what began as a single theme park in California grew into a twelve-park empire across three continents. Creating satisfying cuisine for the millions of visitors they welcome not only takes an army of Cast Members, but mountains of food and industrial supplies. Luckily for you,