Two gold medal churro treats from the Churro-lympics reach Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom is selling two snacks that won gold in the Churro-lympics, a contest for Walt Disney World culinary teams held in April. The Churro-misu Cold Brew is at Isle of Java and the DOLE Whip Pineapple and Chili-Lime and Churro Sundae is at Warung Outpost. Disney has not listed a price or an end date for either one.
Disney's Animal Kingdom is selling two snacks that won gold in the Churro-lympics, a contest Walt Disney World held for its culinary teams in April. One is a tiramisu-style cold brew topped with a churro, and the other is a DOLE Whip sundae with chili-lime pineapple.
Key Details
- Where: Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Cold brew: Churro-misu Cold Brew at Isle of Java
- Sundae: DOLE Whip Pineapple and Chili-Lime and Churro Sundae at Warung Outpost, near Feathered Friends in Flight!
- Created by: Chef Brad and his culinary team
How the Churro-lympics produced two new snacks
A contest across Walt Disney World's kitchens asked for a new take on the churro, and one park team won gold twice.
- The brief. Culinary teams across Walt Disney World were asked to reimagine the classic Disney churro in creative and unexpected ways.
- Two gold medals. Chef Brad says both snacks were gold medal-winning entries in the competition.
- Park-inspired flavors. His goal was flavors that feel globally inspired and full of discovery, in keeping with the park.
- Team approach. The team layered familiar favorites with unexpected combinations meant to surprise guests while still suiting Animal Kingdom.
Churro-misu Cold Brew takes its cue from tiramisu
The Isle of Java drink turns a morning coffee into something close to dessert.
- Coffee base. The drink starts with sweetened Joffrey's Cold Brew Coffee.
- Tiramisu topping. Mascarpone cream goes on top, dusted with cocoa powder for the flavor and look of tiramisu.
- Churro finish. A crunchy churro completes the drink.
- Morning stop. Disney suggests it for guests rope dropping, which means arriving for park opening.
"With the Churro-misu Cold Brew, we wanted the flavors of the classic tiramisu," said Chef Brad.
The DOLE Whip churro sundae mixes heat, tartness and crunch
Warung Outpost's sundae pairs two of the resort's best-known snacks, the churro and DOLE Whip.
- Pineapple marinade. The pineapple is marinated in chili-lime.
- Regional accents. The team layered tropical flavors with Latin-inspired accents.
- After the trails. Disney suggests it after Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail or Maharajah Jungle Trek, two walking trails where guests see animals.
- Guest reaction. Chef Brad says guests are enjoying it as a cool snack to carry around the park on a hot day.
"With our chili-lime marinated pineapple, we've added some sweet heat, acidity, and with the warm cinnamon crunchy churro, it balances sweet, tart, spicy, creamy, and crunchy all in one fun tropical sundae!" said Chef Brad.
Prices and an end date are still unknown
Disney's post names both locations but does not say what either snack costs or how long it will stay.
- No prices. The post lists no price for the cold brew or the sundae.
- No end date. Disney does not say whether either snack is limited time.
- Menu changes. Chef Brad says the team aims to keep adding new dishes so each Animal Kingdom visit offers something different.
- Regional flavors. He ties the park's food to the cuisines of the regions it represents.
Our take. Isle of Java suits a stop on the way in and Warung Outpost suits a cool-down after the trails, so both snacks fit into one park day. Check the menus in My Disney Experience for prices before planning around either one.