The Mint Julep Bar located in New Orleans Square is essentially a must-do for every Disneyland guest. You’ll find it tucked into the patio area of French Market Restaurant and right next to the New Orleans Square train station.
Mint Julep Bar
It’s almost all in the name here.
Mint Julep Bar Painted Logo
The order of the day — every day — is the famous Disneyland Mint Julep. And the other “Scrumptious Delicacy” on the menu? Why, that would be Mickey-Shaped Beignets.
Signature Items
The Beignets are always reason enough to step up to the cheerful Mint Julep Bar, and are an item that just about everyone can get on board with.
Cafe Orleans Mickey Beignets
But the signature drink is, of course, the non-alcoholic Mint Julep. Now, for years guests have ponied up to order this beverage and walked away with something that looked like this:
Disneyland Mint Julep
Basically electric green mint overload. In fact, our Disneyland pal Sabrina (@everythingdisney.55) says that she’s heard it described as tasting like mouthwash or medicine. Even so, this classic beverage has won over many a Disneyland guest over the years, making it a beloved Disneyland staple.
Love it or hate it, though, you’ll definitely want to know that the Mint Julep Bar’s signature drink has received a little make-over. Or, sort of a make-under, in a way. It’s described as a “refreshing mint drink with a hint of lime flavor”, and Sabrina is happy to say that the new version really fits that description.
Mint Julep Bar Menu
But the taste isn’t the only difference. The new Mint Julep forgoes the added green coloring in favor of a pale, more natural look. And instead of a boatload of bright red cherries for garnish, this Mint Julep receives a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel. (Sad face. I love cherries.)
New Mint Julep
The new incarnation of the Mint Julep dials down the mint and dials up the citrus, with stronger notes of lime and lemon. Sabrina says it’s now more reminiscent of a subtly mint-flavored lemonade.
The New Mint Julep
And it works. Between that tart citrus and the fresh mint, the new ice cold Mint Julep is a refreshing drink for the warmer summer months. And with the attractions of Rivers of America opening intermittently this summer, you’ll want to grab one of these and just take it all in.
Mint Julep
No matter your feelings regarding the previous Mint Julep with its psychedelic coloring and fun attitude, we think you definitely need to try this more sophisticated version.
And pick up some Mickey-shaped Beignets while you’re at it. (Actually, make that two orders. So you can share with me).
What do you think of this new version of an old favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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Those beignets! I am wishing I had some right now! I feel guilty that the last time (April) I was at DLR we ordered some but were running to Splash mountain because it was a walk on. So everyone was trying to eat them really fast while in line, I think I only had 1 or 2. Sad!
Hi beignets, love you!
I had a mint julep on my last trip as I felt I HAD to. (Hello instagram too) But, I didn’t really like it, way too minty. I think this new version sounds much nicer, lighter and more palatable.
Guess I’ll just have to make a plan to go back… such hardship! 🙂
I REALLY liked the old version, so I’m sad to see it go. Still, it sounds like I was in the minority on that. So, I’m excited to try the new version whenever I get out to DLR again.
Boo!!!
Limeade does not a Mint Julep make.
Hated the old Mint Julep, Love, Love,Love the new version, so refreshing. Wish I had one now.
Not a fan of the new mint julep. Very disappointed! I ordered a mint julep, not a lemonade! Bring back the original mint julep!
The new mint julips are just lemonade with mint leaf. So disappointed. Miss the old ones
Love the mint julips, hated that lines were always so long. I wanted more, but too many rides to catch is so little time. Veryrefreshing
Boooooo Bring back the Original! Give me neon green and red #5 Cherries! The new one is not interesting and does not have that taste that you remember when you were a kid… so sad :(…….
Any chance for this updated mint julep recipe? I see you have the bright green recipe. My family loves this new version of this drink. We never experienced the original, but would love to copycat this current version.
terrible move. the old one is iconic and one of those beloved, unique and special disney traditions that kept us coming back to the park year after year. just another element of unique charm being stripped from the parks until they are just as common as their competitors and very average. Very disappointed.
I want a diet mint julep. How hard is that Disney?
So disappointed with the new version. I don’t care for the lighter citrusy “aid”. The green concoction of mint and cherries was refreshing and fun! Lately I have skipped my tradition of visiting the julep bar 🙁