Disney giveth, and Disney taketh away.
Cinderella Castle
We know they say if you love something, you should let it go and if it comes back — it’s yours (or at least that’s what Christina Aguilera taught me.) But, in this particular instance, we’re miffed because we didn’t even get the chance to say goodbye. Sure, Disney is known for having limited-time snacks, but what happens when something goes missing without a trace? Unfortunately, now we know.
We come to you today filled with great sadness because a travesty has been committed in Disney World. Just on the heels of Saucegate 2024, it’s become clear that we’ve had to abruptly say goodbye to a DFB favorite snack. Yes, it’s true — the Loaded Burnt Ends Fries have been removed from the menu at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT.
Loaded Fries
We noticed they had gone missing from the online menu, so we headed to the restaurant to investigate. A Cast Member confirmed that they were gone, but that it was possible they could come back in the future. Apparently, these delicious fries came about when Disney needed a way to use up the extra burnt ends from the brisket (which they also use in the baked beans!)
But, now that the team at Regal Eagle has honed in on the amount of brisket they need to prepare each day, they’ve gotten to the point where they’re no longer really producing excess burnt ends — meaning there aren’t enough for the fries.
Yum
As much as we love and respect this quest for no food waste and more sustainability, we are devastated that our beloved Loaded Burnt Ends Fries got nixed in the process. Where are we supposed to get Seasoned French Fries with Burnt Ends, Macaroni & Cheese, and Beer-battered Onion Rings in Disney World now?!
Loaded Burnt Ends Fries
We’ll be on the hunt for any potential updates in this wretched saga and will let you know if we find anything out. Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you the latest (and saddest) news from Disney World and beyond!
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Picture me; scrolling the Disney blogs, waiting to see if the rumored “April 3rd special Disney announcement” has been confirmed or announced, and you get the devastating news about the Loaded Burnt End Fries. Utterly devastated. So distressed, that I had to leave a comment here and have a major discussion about “limited time buys” and the importance of regularly evaluating the things we HAVE to do/get at the parks! – signed SUPER BUMMED
Well, there goes my planned meal at Epcot. What a bummer. So, I am now wondering if they took the burnt ends out of the baked beans? I mean, the beans can stand on their own without the burnt ends. So, to keep my trip from experiencing this “wretched” hiccup, they should just take the burnt ends they do have out of the beans and bring back our beloved Loaded Burnt Ends Fries!