Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating its 30th anniversary with sweet, new treats and some savory, old favorites. Here’s a guide to what to try when you’re visiting the theme park… and where to get it.
Any good celebration needs tons of delicious food, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the park’s culinary team is partying hard with new desserts and treats to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the park.
But if mom taught you to eat a good dinner before having dessert, Hollywood Studios has you covered as well. The park is also paying tribute to some of their most iconic entrees that have been favorites of park-goers since the park opened in 1989.
Culturess recently got an inside look at everything sweet, savory and yummy that’s available at Hollywood Studios during the 30th-anniversary celebration.
Here are some of our favorite additions to Hollywood Studios, and a guide to where to snag them.
Sweet Treats
Robert Adams, culinary director of Hollywood Studios, told Culturess the menu is all about celebrating the past and looking toward the future — especially when it comes to sweets.
“One of the big things we have is a nice dessert overlay in the park,” said Adams. “These desserts really represent not only the 30th celebration, but the three pillars our park is really focused on right now and in the future, which are Mickey and Minnie, Star Wars and Pixar.”
The Verrine – a layered and garnished dessert served in a clear container – gets its chance to shine at DHS this season. Photo by Terri Peters.
Mickey and Minnie 30th Anniversary Verrines
The Verrine, a layered and garnished dessert served in a clear container, gets its chance to shine at Hollywood Studios this season. The treats are topped with a white chocolate garnish that shows off the cute Mickey and Minnie Hollywood Studios 30th-anniversary logo and comes in four flavors: Raspberry Mousse, Key Lime, Tres Leches and Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake.
Verrines can be found throughout Hollywood Studios at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, Catalina Eddie’s, Fairfax Fare and ABC Commissary.
Playful Luxo Ball made of mango mousse, banana sponge cake, caramel chocolate, and rice croquant. Photo by Terri Peters.
Playful Luxo Ball
Hollywood Studios throws a nod to the iconic Pixar Luxo ball with this dessert made of mango mousse, banana sponge cake, caramel chocolate and rice croquant.
Available at the Trolley Car Café and BaseLine Tap House.
DHS Incredibles Macaroons. Photo by Terri Peters.
Incredibles Macaroons
These black and red almond macaroons are filled with a yellow mango passion ganache, making them the perfect match for the Parr family’s superhero uniforms.
Grab your own sleeve of these treats at Market at Pixar Place and BaseLine Tap House.
Incredibles Macaroons. Photo by Terri Peters.
The Sorcerer’s Hat
A throwback to Mickey’s iconic sorcerer’s hat, this sweet treat is made from lemon sponge cake, vanilla buttercream, lemon curd, and a white chocolate glaze.
Available at ABC Commissary and Fantasmic! Food Carts.
DHS Minnie Cupcakes. Photos by Terri Peters.
Mickey and Minnie Celebration Cupcakes
Mickey and Minnie are bringing the party to Hollywood Studios with these beautiful (and delicious) cupcakes. Mickey’s dessert is a chocolate sponge cake with chocolate cream, vanilla marshmallow and passion fruit crispy pearls. Minnie has non-chocolate-lovers covered with her cupcake, made from yellow cake with strawberry cream, strawberry marshmallow and strawberry crispy pearls.
Both cupcakes can be found at Backlot Express.
Kylo Ren cupcakes. Photo by Terri Peters.
Kylo Ren Cupcake
Kylo Ren may act tough, but this chocolate and peanut butter cupcake is sweet through and through.
Grab your own at Rosie’s All-American Café and Dockside Diner.
“Legacy” Dishes
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also promoting “legacy” dishes during the anniversary celebration – iconic dishes that have always been popular with park-goers.
“These are recipes that have been tried and true that guests love and come back for,” said Adams. “They’ve been in our park since day one.”
If you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth, consider revisiting an old favorite or trying something new with these mouth-watering entrees.
Cousin Megan’s Traditional Meatloaf. Photo by Terri Peters.
Cousin Megan’s Traditional Meatloaf
This meatloaf, topped with a tomato glaze and served with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans is a big hit at ’50s Prime Time Café.
50’s Prime Time Cafe’s Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken has been offered since the opening day of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates new attractions, entertainment, and merchandise, plus an incredible menu of limited-time offerings as well as legacy menu items that have been offered since the park opened.
Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken
Also available at the Prime Time Café, Adams describes this fried chicken meal as “comfort food” that has been a park favorite for years. And, it’s served with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables, so bring your appetite.
The Hollywood Brown Derby’s Famous Cobb Salad has been offered since the opening day of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates new attractions, entertainment, and merchandise, plus an incredible menu of limited-time offerings as well as legacy menu items that have been offered since the park opened.
Our Famous Cobb Salad
The famed Cobb Salad from the Hollywood Brown Derby is also in the spotlight during the celebration. It’s a filling, savory treat if you aren’t going for the comfort meals like the fried chicken or meatloaf.
The 30th-anniversary menu went live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, 2019, and will continue indefinitely.