Well, December was quite a month in Disney World. We ate SO MANY holiday snacks that our tongues will be red and green for at least another month.

We also got news on some NEW restaurants, including The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers and Carousel Coffee (which has officially opened!). There were also some changes to menus at Disney World restaurants, so here are ALL of them for the month!

Magic Kingdom

Cheshire Cafe

The Cheshire Cat Tail is back!!!

This tail-shaped twisted pastry, filled with chocolate chips and topped with squiggles of pink and purple icing is available again for $5.79.

Read our review of the Cheshire Cat Tail

Be Our Guest

At Be Our Guest, there are a few changes. First, a new appetizer has been added: Endive and Roquefort Cheese Salad with Pear Gastrique, Toasted Walnuts, and Champagne Vinaigrette. Some Entrees have been swapped out, too:

• REMOVED: Sustainable Market Fresh Fish
• ADDED: Trout Amandine — Crab, Smoked Almonds, Haricots Verts, and Lemon-Brown Butter

Under wine, the Enchanted Rose has replaced Gérard Bertrand Syrah with Jean-Luc Columbo.

Check out our review of brunch at Be Our Guest

Main Street Bakery

Several Starbucks locations at Disney World are seeing some price changes. Here’s what’s happening at Main Street Bakery:

• Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich decreased from $5.59 to $5.29
• Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich decreased from $6.09 to $5.79
• Spinach, Feta & Cage-Free Egg White Breakfast Wrap decreased from $6.09 to $5.79
• Ham & Swiss Croissant decreased from $5.29 to $4.99

Yes, you read that right, prices decreased for some items in Disney World!

Here’s a recent review of Main Street Bakery

Casey’s Corner

There’s a new hot dog to try at Casey’s Corner:

• ADDED: All-Beef Foot-long Chicago-style Hot Dog — All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog topped with Pico de Gallo, Yellow Mustard, and “Chicago Green” Relish for $14.29

So if you’re looking to try something new, check it out!

Here’s our most recent Casey’s Corner review

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fairfax Fare

The hotdogs have been removed from the menu at Fairfax Fare, and new waffle bowls have arrived. Here are the updates:

• REMOVED: California BLTA Dog, Pretzel Dog, Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog, and All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog
• ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Bowl — Chicken Breast Nuggets tossed in Buffalo Sauce and topped with Coleslaw served on Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl for $13.99
• ADDED: Korean Barbecued Pork Belly Bowl — Braised Pork Belly tossed in Korean Barbecue Sauce topped with Korean Salad and Green Onions served on Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl for $13.99

• ADDED: Barbecued Beef Brisket Bowl — Braised Brisket tossed in Barbecue Sauce topped with Pickled Jalapeños, Red Onion, and Corn Chips served on House-made Queso Sauce and Mashed Potatoes in a Waffle Bowl

Read our review of the new items!

Dockside Diner

So there’s good news about those hotdogs that disappeared from Fairfax Fare’s menu. They’re now available at Dockside Diner:

• ADDED: California BLTA Dog — All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Crispy Applewood Bacon,House-made Black Pepper Mayonnaise, and drizzled with Mustard Aïoli on a Brioche Butter Bun served with House-made Chips for $12.29
• ADDED: Pretzel Hot Dog — All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog topped with Apple-braised Sauerkraut and Onions, drizzled with Mustard Aïoli on Pretzel Bread, and served with House-made Chips for $12.29
• ADDED: All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog — All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog on a Brioche Butter Bun served with House-made Chips for $10.29

However, the Seaside Brownie has been removed from the menu.

Here are our reviews of these hotdogs!

Trolley Car Cafe

Trolley Car Cafe also had the same price decreases that Magic Kingdom’s Starbucks location had:

• Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich decreased from $5.59 to $5.29
• Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich decreased from $6.09 to $5.79

• Spinach, Feta & Cage-Free Egg White Breakfast Wrap decreased from $6.09 to $5.79
• Ham & Swiss Croissant decreased from $5.29 to $4.99

Read a recent review

EPCOT

Le Cellier

The USDA Prime New York Strip Steak at Le Cellier is now served with Canadian Cheddar Pretzel Bread Pudding, Garlic-Peppercorn Butter, Arugula, and Caramelized Onions.

That’s the only change here, though.

Here’s a recent Le Cellier review here!

Chefs de France

Chefs de France has some changes on their wine menu:

• Champagne, Malard, Excellence, Brut increased from $18.95 per glass to $21.95 per glass
• Pouilly Fuissé, Paul Bocuse, 2018 increased from $97.75 to $115 per bottle
• Pinot Blanc, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2019 has been replaced with Pinot Blanc, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2021 and price is $13.25 per glass and $59.95 per bottle
• Riesling, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2019 has been replaced with Riesling, Alsace, Pierre Sparr, 2021
  and price is $14.50 per glass and $62.95 per bottle
• Vouvray, Loire Valley, Sauvion, 2020 has been replaced with Vouvray, Loire Valley, Sauvion, 2021 and price is $12.50 per glass and $58.25 per bottle
• L’Opale de La Presqu’ile de Saint-Tropez, 2020 replaced with L’Opale de La Presqu’ile de Saint-Tropez, 2021 and price is $15.25 per glass and $71.50 per bottle

• Malbec, Fleur des Templiers, 2020 increased from $10.50 to $10.95 per glass and from $46.25 to $48.50 per bottle
• Château Mezain, 2018 increased from $10.95 to $11.25 per glass and from $50.95 to $51.95 per bottle
• Château Haut Mondain, 2019 replaced with Château Haut Mondain, 2020 and price is $13.25 per glass and $58.75 per bottle
• Côtes du Rhône, Les Abeilles, J.L. Colombo, 2019 increased from $11.95 to $12.25 per glass and from $54.95 to $55.75 per bottle
• ADDED:  La Glaciere Blanc, Coteaux du Pont du Guard, Chardonnay  for $11.25 per glass and $51.95 per bottle
• ADDED: La Glaciere Rouge, Cevennes, Merlot, and Syrah Blend for $11.25 per bottle and $51.95 per glass

Here’s our most recent review

Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room

There were some changes on the beverages menu at Rose and Crown:

• Assorted Fountain Beverages decreased from $4.59 to $4.29
• Cider and Fireball is no longer served in a souvenir cup
• Welsh Dragon is no longer served in a souvenir cup and price decreased from $18.50 to $12.50
• Leaping Leprechaun is no longer served in a souvenir cup and price decreased from $19.50 to $14.50

• ADDED: Single Malt Flight — Glenkinchie, Oban, Lagavulin for $22
• ADDED: Johnnie Walker Flight — Black, Gold, 18 yr for $19.50
• ADDED: The Macallan Flight —  12 yr, 15 yr, and 18 yr  for $26

Here’s a recent review!

Fife & Drum Tavern

The Half Note Float has returned to Fife & Drum Tavern.

It’s made with Fanta Wild Cherry, Minute Maid Lemonade, Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy with Vanilla Ice Cream and Half Note White Chocolate for $6.50.

Read our review of this float!

Coral Reef Restaurant

We saw one change on the wine menu at Coral Reef.

The La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey increased from $12 to $13 per glass and from $49 to $53 per bottle.

Here’s our most recent review

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

The Rice Cream with Strawberry Sauce is no longer on the menu at Akershus.

That’s the only change here, though.

Check out a review!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Restaurantosaurus

The Kid’s Meals at Restaurantosaurus have changed. Instead of getting a choice of three sides, the meals are now served with a choice of two sides and kids get a copy of National Geographic Kids So Cool! Dinos Book.

So keep that in mind if you plan on grabbing a meal for your kids here!

Read Our Review of the Kid’s Meal Here!

Creature Comforts

The same changes that happened at the other Starbucks locations have happened here:

• Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich decreased from $5.59 to $5.29
• Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich decreased from $6.09 to $5.79

• Spinach, Feta & Cage-Free Egg White Breakfast Wrap decreased from $6.09 to $5.79
• Ham & Swiss Croissant decreased from $5.29 to $4.99

Read a recent review!

Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery

Here are the changes that have happened at Kusafiri:

• Marinated Chicken Flatbread increased from $10.49 to $10.79
• REMOVED: Spiced Potato Hand Pies

• ADDED: Impossible Empanadas — Flaky Latin Dough filled with Plant-Based Picadillo for $9.99

Yak and Yeti Restaurant

The cocktails menu at Yak and Yeti has had some changes:

• Yak Attack, Pink Himalayan, Kiwi Coconut Rita, Big Bamboo, Tropical Daiquiri, Kiwi Kimono, Opici Family Red Sangria, South Seas Traveler, and Tibetan Mule increased from $12 to $14

• Snap Decision increased from $14 to $15

Read a recent review of Yak and Yeti

Satu’li Canteen

We were excited to learn that some new menu items would be coming to Satu’li Canteen, and now they are here:

• ADDED: Ocean Moon Bowl — Blue Noodles, Tuna, Watermelon Radish, Pickled Daikon, Rainbow Carrots, Avocado, Cucumbers, and Red Cabbage with Miso and Sweet Soy Drizzle topped with Micro Cilantro for $17.49
• ADDED: Metkayina Mousse — Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Gelée, Mango Coulis, Boba Pearls, and a Milk and White Chocolate Garnish for $6.29

There’s also a new cocktail: the Ilu Splash made with Corazón Blanco Tequila with Kiwi, Sour Mix, Lime Juice, and a Kiwi Slice for $13.50.

Read our review of these NEW items here! 

Pongu Pongu

The Na’vi-sized Pretzel at Pongu Pongu increased from $11.29 to $11.79.

That’s the only change here, though.

Read a review of Pongu Pongu

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Sanaa

At Sanaa, the cost of a Premium Lemonade decreased from $4.59 to $4.29.

That, however, is the only change we saw here.

Check out a recent review of Sanaa

Boma

The Caffè Latte at Boma increased from $4.79 to $5.

However, under the Cocktails menu, the Paloma decreased from $15.50 to $14.50.

Read our most recent Boma review

Jiko

Here are the changes we saw at Jiko:

• Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread decreased from $17 to $16.
• Sustainable Fish is now served with Winter-spiced Potato, Persimmon-Cranberry Greens, Citrus Yogurt, and Fruit Relish

• ADDED: Sweet Potato-Groundnut Soup — Spiced Groundnuts, Finger Lime, Pickled Red Chilies, Sorrel for $15.
• Seafood Tagine increased from $49 to $51.
• REMOVED: Mozambique Peri Peri Prawns

Read a recent Jiko review

Maji Pool Bar

New food came to Animal Kingdom Lodge, including Maji Pool Bar:

• ADDED: Shrimp Bakuli — Chilled Shrimp, Edamame, Pickled Carrots, and Berbere Aïoli served on Basmati Rice for $14.99.
• ADDED: Multigrain Tabbouleh — with Grilled Vegetables and Citrus Dressing (Plant-based) for $11.49

• ADDED: Spiced Pork Nachos — Tortilla Chips topped with Spiced Pork, Beans, Herbed Crema, and Kachumbari for $10.49
• ADDED: Short Rib Grilled Cheese — Braised Beef Short Rib, Gouda, and Pickled Onion on Challah Bread served with Seasoned Chips for $12.99.

Read our review of these NEW items here!

The Mara

The Mara also got some new food items:

• ADDED: Marinated Sun-dried Tomato and Herbed Ricotta Flatbread — sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herb ricotta, tomato sauce, a four-cheese blend, and arugula for $11.79
• ADDED: Chermoula-spiced Shrimp Bowl — grilled shrimp, pilau rice, kale slaw, cucumber-tomato salad, and chermoula sour cream for $14.49
• ADDED: Oak-grilled Chicken Bowl — marinated chicken thighs that are slow-roasted over the oak-fired spit  for $12.99

• ADDED: South African Vegetable Bowl — curried vegetable stew, pilau rice, dried fruit achar, and avocado-tahini sauce

Read our reviews of three of these new items!

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort

Flying Fish Cafe

Here are the changes that happened at Flying Fish Cafe:

• Lobster Bisque increased from $16 to $18
• Slow-roasted Pork Belly increased from $16 to $18

Those are the only changes here, though.

Read a review of Flying Fish Cafe!

Trattoria al Forno

We’ve got some menu changes on the dinner menu at Trattoria al Forno:

• Calamari now comes with Pepperoncini, Lemon Aïoli, Parsley
• Tuscan Salad is now made with Farmer’s Bounty, Almonds, Gorgonzola, and Lemon Vinaigrette
• REMOVED: Minestrone Soup
• ADDED: Arancini Stazionale — Marinara Sauce and Parmesan for $14
• REMOVED: Rosemary-Tuna Carpaccio
• Pizza Carni now has Salumi Misto, Peppers, and Pecorino
• REMOVED: Pizze Sicilian
• ADDED: Pizze Stagionale — Chef’s Seasonal Pizza for $23

The breakfast menu has also seen some changes:

• REMOVED: Traditional Pastries
• Al Forno Eggs had a description change — Brick Oven-roasted Cage-free Eggs, Polenta, Fennel Sausage, Spiced Tomato Sauce, and Country Bread

Read our most recent Trattoria al Forno review

Carousel Coffee

Carousel Coffee has officially opened and we know the menu! You can pick up a variety of pastries here, including Bagels, Banana Bread, Croissants, Cupcakes, and a NJ Crumb Cake. Plus you can get some Cookies, a Bundle of Raspberry Danishes, and other breakfast items.

Joffrey’s Coffee is available, including a Double Espresso, American, Caffè Latte, Cappuccino, Café Mocha, or Caramel Macchiato. The coffee drinks cost between $3 and $6 per cup. Youc an also get Hot Tea, Hot Cocoa, Cold Brew, and Iced Tea. Other drinks available are milk, chocolate milk, soda, water, and juice.

These drinks range in price from $2 to $5. Also, we got to try the Cinnamon Bun Frozen Blended Coffee for $5.99. It is DELICIOUS.

So if you’re looking for a coffee option in the EPCOT hotels area, you’ve got a new place to try!

Read our review of Carousel Coffee

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

California Grill

Here are the menu updates at California Grill:

• Free-range Plancha-seared Chicken is now served with Sunflower Pea Pesto, Leek Soubise, Maitake Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Australian Black Truffle, and Madeira Sauce

• EARidescent Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée is now served with Cranberry Compote, Ginger Cookie Crumble, Whipped White Chocolate Orange Ganache, and Sugared Cranberries

Here’s a review of Disney’s California Grill!

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Sebastian’s Bistro

The drinks menu at Sebastian’s Bistro had a few changes:

• ADDED: Red Stripe Lager (16-oz Draft) – Jamaica for $8.25
• REMOVED: Carib Pineapple Cider 
• REMOVED: Kona Longboard Island Lager
• Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon increased from $65 to $70 per bottle and $16 to $17 per glass
• Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon increased from $55 to $59 per bottle and $13 to $14 per glass
• Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia increased from $39 to $42 per bottle and $10 to $11 per glass
• Conundrum White Blend, California increased from $69 to $75 per bottle and $16 to $17 per glass

• Benziger Chardonnay, Carneros increased from $11 to $12 per glass
• Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley increased from $55 to $59 per bottle and $13 to $14 per glass
• Columbia Crest Merlot H3 ‘Horse Heaven Hills’, Columbia Valley increased from $45 to $49 per bottle and $11 to $12 per glass
• Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma County increased from $65 to $70 per bottle and $15 to $16 per glass
• Francis Ford Coppola Rosso Shiraz, California increased from $39 to $42 per bottle and $10 to $11 per glass

Read a recent review

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Yachtsman Steakhouse

The desserts changed here in December:

• Celebrating Layers of Magic is now described as Chocolate Chiffon, Caramel-Espresso Mousse, Caramel Cake, Chocolate Ganache, and Coconut-Cassis Sauce
• Strawberry Shortcake is now described as Macerated Florida Strawberries, and Strawberry Gelato, Vanilla-Mascarpone Chantilly Crema
• ADDED: Midnight Kiss — Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Curd, Chocolate Cookie, and Strawberry Sauce for $15.00

The After-Dinner Flights part of the menu was updated:

• REMOVED: Fortified Wine Flight
• ADDED: Bourbon Flight — Larceny, Angel’s Envy, Woodford Reserve (3/4-oz. pour of each selection) for $17.50

The following Coffee Drink was also added: Payoff Martini — Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Espresso, and Strawberry for $16.25

Read our most recent review of Yachtsman Steakhouse

Ale & Compass Restaurant

The Lobster and Corn Chowder has been removed from the menu from Ale & Compass.

In its place, the Blue Crab Bisque with Espelette Oil for $13 has been added.

Read a review of Ale & Compass Restaurant

Disney Springs

Raglan Road

The breakfast/brunch menu at Raglan Road has changed:

• Scrumpet City increased from $22 to $22.50
• Stars & Scrumpet Breakfast increased from $22 to $22.50

There were some changes on the Lunch and Dinner menus, too. Here’s what happened to Appetizers:

• Soul Soup increased from $8.50 to $10.50
• Board of Beauty increased from $42 to $45
• Smokie City increased from $18 to $18.50
• Nom Nom Wings increased from $16 to $17
• Kiss Before Shrimp increased from $18 to $18.50
• An Irish Egg increased from $17 to $18
• Beef in Bed increased from $18 to $18.50
• Dalkey Duo increased from $17 to $18
• Scallop Forest increased from $28 to $29

For entrees, here’s what was updated:

• Bangers + Mash = Yum increased from $26 to $26.50
• OMG Burger increased from $22 to $24
• Worth The Wait Beef Sandwich increased from $26 to $26.50
• Risotto Nua increased from $26 to $27 and option to add chicken increased from $7 to $8 and option to add shrimp increased from $9 to $10
• Shepherd’s to Die for Pie increased from $27 to $27.50
• Fish & Chips increased from $27 to $27.50

• Gnocchi Sea Gnocchi Do increased from $32 to $33
• Braised Be Beef increased from $37 to $38
• Let There Be No Rush Pork increased from $31 to $32
• Me Ma’s Best Chicken increased from $28 to $28.50
• This Shepard Went Vegan increased from $25 to $25.50
• Chicken Pie Do Try increased from $28 to $28.50
• Raglan Salmon Salad increased from $24 to $24.50
• That Salad with Chicken increased from $22 to $22.50

Here’s what changed under Sides:

• House Salad, Chips, and Mashed Potato increased from $7 to $8
• Onion Rings increased from $8 to $11
• Garlic and Parmesan Chips increased from $10 to $11

Read a recent Raglan Road review

The Edison

You’ll find some changes on the drinks menu at The Edison:

• Electric Mule increased from $15 to $16
• Samantha Sterling increased from  $18 to $19
• Time Turner increased from $15 to $17
• The Edison increased from $17 to $19

• Patented Old Fashioned increased from $17 to $18
• A Dame’ll Sting Ya increased from $17 to $19
• Bootlegger’s Basil increased from $17 to $18

Here’s a review

Terralina Crafted Italian

Here’s what’s changed with Appetizers and Salads:

• Antipasti Tower increased from $40 to $44
• Mussels increased from $16 to $18
• Meatballs increased from $15 to $16
• Caprese increased from $14 to $15
• Half Caesar increased from $8 to $10
• Full Caesar increased from $12 to $14
• Terralina Crafted Italian Salad increased from $16 to $18

Some entrees saw changes, too:

• Chicken Parmesan Sandwich increased from $17 to $21
• Crafted Burger increased from $21 to $22
• ADDED: Italian Grinder — Basil Pesto, Spicy Capicola Ham, Pepperoni, Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze for $20
• Spaghetti Pomodoro and Meatballs increased from $26 to $27
• Terralina Penne Alfredo increased from $27 to $29
• Rigatoni Calabrese increased from $26 to $28
• Pork Gnocchi increased from $27 to $28

• Shrimp Scampi Fettucini increased from $32 to $33
• ADDED: Seasonal Vegetable Rigatoni — Toasted Garlic, Tomato Broth for $26
• Eggplant Parmesan increased from $26 to $27
• Chicken Parmesan increased from $28 to $29
• Parmesan Duo increased from $27 to $28
• Artichoke Chicken increased from $28 to $30
• Slow Braised Pork increased from $32 to $34
• Grilled Salmon increased from $33 to $35
• Add-on option of Meatball increased from $4 to $5

Here’s what was updated under Desserts:

• Tiramisu increased from $12 to $13
• Double Chocolate Cake increased from $13 to $14
• REMOVED: New York Style Cheesecake
  
• Cannoli increased from $11 to $12
• Bread Pudding increased from $13 to $14
• ADDED: Seasonal Panna Cotta — Wild Berry Compote for $13

Also, all kid’s entrees increased by $2.

Read a review of Terralina Crafted Italian

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, keep in mind that restaurant menu changes do happen often. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app.

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Did your favorite Disney World restaurant have a big change in December? Let us know in the comments!