With COVID keeping Disneyland closed at the moment and Disney World being too far away for a quick trip, this book is just what the doctor ordered to give us that little piece of Disney magic. From Mickey pretzels to beignets, Dole whips to Bengal skewers, the author thought of (almost) everything. I’m secretly hoping for a sequel with Blue Bayou Gumbo, mmm mmm! This is our new go to cookbook for when we need some happiness in our day!

This is a fun Disney hack cookbook for those who love the Disney park foods but want to make them at home. I really was hoping for photos of every recipe and more detailed instructions to make them look like the parks' versions. There are photos of maybe 1/3 of the recipes. They tend towards sweets and are very unhealthy for the most part (lots of sugar, frying, artificial ingredients, etc.) but most people who want Disney food aren't looking for health foods. Some require purchasing things like Mickey shaped cookie cutters and waffle irons to make them look authentic. I was hoping there would be more recipes for kids on special diets like gluten free as I've heard Disney is pretty good about that these days, but there were very few other than standard things like dole whip (a frozen drink of mostly sugar, water and pineapple juice). I was also hoping for nutritional information but there is none.

I lived in California as a kid and my mother and I used to save up all year to visit Disneyland once a year. I haven't been back since and we could never afford the food back then anyway, so none of these foods are really sentimental to me. Without more photos or a reason to make something this junky, I'm not sure I'd really feel the need to make these for my kids. Those like the author who grew up on these treats and moved away may really appreciate it.

I read a digital ARC of this book for review.

I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK!!! Thank you netgalley for this treat. I am going to purchase the hardcover now!! This cookbook has ALL the yummy treats offered by Disney Parks. I’m from California and it’s great to dabble on what the Florida Parks have as well!! Love this!!

As a "Disney person" I was so grateful for this book. Though I still need to try a lot of the recipes, it was just so wonderful to see the broad range of recipes available. (Some of the ones I was particularly excited to see were the Ronto Wraps and Jack-Jack's Num Num Cookies!)

Each recipe is organized by the park in which they are sold, with map included at the start of each section. They also include a brief write-up for each recipe either with a history of the dish, a cooking tip or fun fact about the food.

Plus, there are lots of substitution options given, which is nice for those with food restrictions.

You can really tell how much the author loves the parks and the food and everything Disney, and I'm just so glad I now know how to make Blue Milk! Haha

Some of the recipes were pretty exciting, like the classic dole whip. However, a lot were incredibly general -- there isn't much special about a corn dog, no matter where I get it, even at Disney.

Such a great fun recipe book for lovers of Disney! These recipes do a fantastic rendition of the parks food. It's almost like being back at Disney Parks. I highly recommend for when you start getting withdrawals from Disney and need a little pick me up to hold you over until your next visit!!

Fantastic cookbook! I am a BIG fan of the Disney parks and my family goes often, so to have a cookbook with recreations of our favorite foods is wonderful. I like the mix of sweet and savory recipes along with the easy to follow recipes. I already know I'll be purchasing several copies for my Disney loving friends for Christmas.

Big Disney fan here and this cookbook is terrific!! Just what I needed until I can get back to the parks! Thank you for the great recipes. Would be a great present for Disney fans, however, anyone would love these recipes. It's happiness all wrapped up in a book.

First you are treated to some nostalgia as the author grew up 15 minutes from Disneyland in California and she tells you what the park was like then, its early history and which food is associated with which attractions and characters.
Then you are given examples of cooking tools and substitutes to prepare you for making these delicious treats - this is not a healthy treat book, so be prepared for a wild, sweet ride!
Churros are the first offering, you will need flour, sugar, salt and oil. You will need to go through several steps, such as mixing, using a piping bag, and boiling the churros in oil - follow the directions carefully!
The Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaroons you will need to study the directions carefully to make sure that you follow the steps exactly, as you will be blending, mixing meringue, piping the macaroon mixture and baking.
The Bengal Barbecue uses different types of vinegars, beef and brown sugar to create tasty skewers on a grill.
Jungle Juleps use pineapple, orange and grape juice in a blender to create a flavorful drink in a few minutes!
There are several flavorful and easy to prepare Hummus recipes that use black beans, lime juice, paprika, chick peas, and tahini in a blender to tingle your tastebuds.
The Beignets recipe is for New Orleans Square in Disneyland, and the recipe uses flour, eggs, confectioners sugar and oil to create flavorful doughnuts using a standing mixer and a heavy flat bottomed pan to fry the dough mixture. Have fun!
The Mickey Sugar cookies contain flour, sugar, butter,eggs,baking powder and salt and they are easy to make with a stand mixer and Mickey Mouse cookie cutters!
Peter Pan Floats are made with eggs, sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream and soda that is cooked, strained and then frozen in an ice cream machine for a tasty cool treat!
There are so many good recipes you will have to buy the book for yourself, you will feel like you are at Disneyland or Disney World as you munch and slurp away!

This is a lovely little book that would be a perfect gift for fans of Disney! I was hoping for some recipes from some of the non-US parks too, so that I could try to make something I've tasted for accuracy, but even though that wasn't the case, I really enjoyed the variety of treats and snacks available here. The book is peppered with tidbits of history alongside the recipes, which were fun to read, and I liked that each section had a map so you could see where in the park they were sold - it helped to add to the sense of authenticity. It's well-presented, with nice bright colours, and would be a great addition to a Disney-lover's kitchen!

I am not a huge Disney girl, however, I want to eat everything in this book (and probably will do, lets be honest). All the recipes are set out so well and are so easy to follow, and everything looks so beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone, however, if you have a Disney fan in your life this is definitely the book for them!

Not only is this a great cookbook, but it's almost like a walk through Disney parks. Organized by the different parks with diagrams of where some of the eateries are. Lots of great recipes, easy and complicated and in between, with fun facts or information about the recipes. Although not every recipe has photos, the book is laid out very beautifully. This is definitely a book I want to keep with my recipes to try new things!

2020 has not been a kind year and there are a lot of things that we have had to leave behind while we protect our health. While Walt Disney World Reopened this past Summer, entrance is limited and not everyone is willing to travel to get there. What’s the next thing to being there? Enjoying your favorite treats at home until you can get back to the parks in person again!

This books is chock full of many of the goodies you have been craving. From Churros to Dole Whip to Pretzels to Macarons. You can get your fix while waiting for your chance to get back to the parks.

There are a few Disney lovers in our family who will be getting this book for Christmas! I just wish there were more pictures of the finished treats.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy of this cookbook!

I was so excited to get early access to this cookbook! Being a big disneyland fan, season pass holder, I was excited to find some of my favorite food items listed in this book. I can't wait to replicate some of the desserts, especially the churros, sugar cookies and macaroons! The illustrations and visuals throughout the book are great! A fun cookbook and would make for a great gift for a Disney lover!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing this ARC. As a veteran of uncountable trips to Walt Disney World, I enjoyed reading this cookbook (Full disclosure, I haven’t made any of the recipes yet). The recipes look perfect, both in my experience of eating these items at the parks and even a few for which I have the official Disney recipe from the chef. Overall, a great addition to your cookbook collection for any Disney fan.

A fun way to experience the Disney Parks from home at a time when we need that option more than ever.

If you’re a parks regular or semi-regular, this cookbook is part fun nostalgia trip, and part opportunity to finally answer the frequent question we ask about our favorite park foods:

Just what exactly is in this stuff?

Dole whips feel like the obvious example here, but there are many others in the book that fit the bill.

It’s a good selection, hitting the majority of the most popular park treats and curated nicely for a variety of items from each of the Florida and California parks.

The book is of course gorgeous and colorful and thus extremely on brand for Disney, the visual highlight being the delightful park maps showing where each of the items featured for that park’s recipes are located on the grounds.

The photography beautifully done, though I wish the author had chosen to either include a photo of every item or had made different choices about which items were photographed.

I know what a churro looks like, as do most people. But unless you’ve actually tried them at the park, you likely have no idea what the Disney chefs mean by Troll Horns or what makes a float specifically a Peter Pan float. If space/cost was an issue, smaller photos in order to include more items would have been more than fine.

In all, a treat both to read and cook from. I think I’ll try the Grey Stuff next. I’ve heard it’s delicious.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook.

I haven't been to Disney in ages, but when I was young I was fortunate to visit a few times. I know its changed A LOT in the past couple decades. EPCOT is considered cool now!

I didn't pay much attention to the food when I was young (does any young kid?) since I was more excited about waiting on line for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, but I've seen and read articles about the iconic foods being offered at Disney.

I was intrigued by the premise of this cookbook and since I love food and food porn, I was excited when my request was approved.

The author does a good job of replicating the most popular dishes at Disney, separating the dishes by park; The Magic Kingdom, EPTCOT, etc, and though I shouldn't be surprised (but sort of am) most of these dishes are not difficult to dupe.

Sure, it will take time, equipment and plenty of elbow grease (and the point of vacation is to spend exorbitant amounts of money on food and rides and entertainment) but it blows my mind how simple some of the dishes are, the basic ingredients are required and I can only imagine the double digits it costs at Disney.

I also enjoyed the factoids at the end of some of the chapters; usually about the park or about a food used in the preceding recipe. Those are really fun to read!

My only caveat is the lack of photos. There were some photos but nowhere near as many as there should (could) be.

I think any fan of Disney and/or carnival/amusement park foods will enjoy this book.

Well-researched and affectionate cookbook with copycat recipes for favorite foods at Disney amusement parks, like Dole Whip and Mickey Sugar Cookies. The recipes vary in difficulty and apparent fidelity to their inspiration, with some using convenience products (like canned biscuit dough in the Croissant Doughnuts). Organization is by park, which will probably appeal to Disney-philes who want a vicarious taste of each park, but which makes it difficult to navigate if you are more accustomed to organization by type of food. There is a conversion table for metric measurements, but the measurements within the recipes, the shortcut products, and the park selection are U.S.-centric.

Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advance copy of, The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, by Ashley Craft. I love this cookbook, this would be a great Christmas present for the Disney lover in your life. The recipes are great and easy to follow, their pictures of most of the food, and fun facts about the food.

This was a fun look into the world of Disney and the foods you often see in their dining establishments. My favorite part of this cookbook was the history of each of the parks and their signature dishes, I felt like that was a nice introduction that both kids and the kids at heart can enjoy. I also really appreciated the map of all the Disney parks with special notations of where each recipe can be found throughout all the restaurants. I know when I think of Disney food, my thoughts go immediately to The Grey Stuff found at the Beauty and the Beast restaurant at Magic Kingdom, and this cookbook of course lists this Disney favorite as a recipe. I feel like the recipes are broken up nicely with the occasional image of certain dishes, stirring up the nostalgia of folks who miss the Disney parks but are interested in recreating a special recipe. Thank you to Netgalley and Adams Media for this advanced look at this upcoming cookbook, I can't wait to attempt my own version of these Disney classics!