Thanksgiving Recipes from the Disney Parks - Inspiring Magical Memories

This week, I am sharing some recipes from the Disney Parks you can prepare for your Thanksgiving dinner!

It’s always fun to add a little Disney magic to your holidays, and Thanksgiving no exception! For this reason, I’ve rounded up this selection of recipes to add a fun Disney spin to your traditional Thanksgiving spread.

These Thanksgiving recipes hail from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. They are sure to be a hit on your Thanksgiving table!

Pumpkin Soup – Sunshine Seasons (EPCOT)

To start off your Thanksgiving dinner, try preparing this Pumpkin Soup recipe from Sunshine Seasons. This creamy soup is made with pumpkin, acorn squash, and coconut milk accompanied by warm spices such as cinnamon, curry powder, and white pepper. These fall flavors will make the perfect festive starter to your meal. Check out the recipe at Disney Parks Blog!

Crispy Roasted Duck Breast with Marquise Potatoes – Disney Cruise Line

Feel like switching up your bird this Thanksgiving? Try your hand at preparing this Roasted Duck Breast recipe from Disney Parks Blog! This dish is immensely popular at Lumiere’s and Triton’s on the Disney Cruise Line. Served with potato cakes and a pomegranate jus, this Disney recipe will certainly impress your guests this Thanksgiving!

Cornbread – Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (Walt Disney World)

Hoop Dee Doo Cornbread — Photo Courtesy of D isney Food Blog

This Cornbread recipe hails from the popular Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue at Fort Wilderness. While guests of the Revue typically enjoy this cornbread alongside zany singing, dancing, and comedic performances, you can probably skip the routines for your guests 😉 Check out the recipe over at AllEars.net!

Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes – Chef Mickey’s (Walt Disney World)

Chef Mickey’s is one of the most popular character dining locations in Walt Disney World. Located just off the monorail concourse in the iconic Contemporary Resort, guests of this buffet-style dinner enjoy a meal of classic American fare. This recipe for the popular Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes can be found over at D23!

Smashed Potatoes – PCH Grill (Disneyland)

These Smashed Potatoes can be found at Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel. If you are thinking of switching up your typical mashed potato side dish this Thanksgiving, then this Disney recipe is for you! These mini potatoes are baked, fried, and topped with sour cream, bacon and cheddar. Check out the recipe over at Disney Parks Blog!

Au Gratin Potatoes – Empress Lilly (Walt Disney World)

This signature recipe from the Empress Lilly comes from the Disney Parks Blog. These Au Gratin Potatoes are baked with onion, cream, and cheese until they are browned and bubbly. This dish will certainly make a decadent accompaniment to elevate your Thanksgiving dinner!

Cranberry Relish – Garden Grill (EPCOT)

This Cranberry Relish recipe comes from one of my personal favorite character dining experiences – Garden Grill! Made with cranberries, ginger, and mandarin oranges, this Thanksgiving recipe from Disney will put a fresh spin on your classic cranberry sauce. Check out the recipe over at Magical Recipes!

Cranberry Relish – Liberty Tree Tavern (Magic Kingdom)

Since we are talking about Cranberry Relish in the Disney Theme Parks, we can’t forget about THIS great Thanksgiving recipe from Liberty Tree Tavern. Their Cranberry Relish utilizes orange marmalade, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create a sweet and satisfying side dish. This recipe can also be found at Magical Recipes!

Cornbread Stuffing – Liberty Tree Tavern (Magic Kingdom)

This savory stuffing recipe uses traditional Thanksgiving herbs such as sage and thyme. In addition, the cornbread in this dish offers a touch of sweetness that will be a hit at your Thanksgiving table this year! See the full recipe over at Magical Recipes.

We used the Liberty Tree Tavern recipes for Cranberry Relish and Cornbread Stuffing for our Hamilton Themed Dinner. Click HERE to see how they turned out and find other great recipes from Liberty Tree Tavern!

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin and Herbed Panko Topping – International Food and Wine Festival (EPCOT)

Boursin Mac and Cheese with Herbed Panko Topping

Many people feel their Thanksgiving spread is not complete without a side of ooey-gooey Mac and Cheese. Rather than serve just ANY Mac and Cheese recipe this Thanksgiving, try out this Boursin Mac and Cheese from Disney’s Food and Wine Festival. The use of Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese makes this dish extra creamy and flavorful. You can find the recipe over at Disney Parks Blog!

Looking for more Disney Mac and Cheese Recipes to make at home? Check out these recipes we rounded up for National Mac and Cheese Day HERE!

Apple Pie – Whispering Canyon Café (Walt Disney World)

And now, for the best part of Thanksgiving dinner – DESSERT! Feel like skipping traditional pumpkin pie this year? Then try this Apple Pie recipe from the Wilderness Lodge in Walt Disney World. This pie is loaded with tart Granny Smith apples and topped with an apple pie batter to create a cake-like crust. Delicious! Find the recipe over at Disney Parks Blog.

Pumpkin Cheesecake – Disney Cruise Line

Every Thanksgiving, this special dessert is served to guests on the Disney ships. And now you can make this Disney Cruise Line treat at home! This pumpkin cheesecake has a classic graham cracker crust layered with a pumpkin praline base and topped with cheesecake. Not only is this dessert delicious, but it is also visually stunning! Check out the recipe at Disney Parks Blog.

Pumpkin Bars – Cape May Café (Walt Disney World)

If you are in Walt Disney World, you can find these pumpkin cheesecake bars seasonally at the Beach Club Resort. This is an easy recipe that can be prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy your food and company on Turkey Day! Find the recipe at Disney Parks Blog.

Pumpkin-Filled Profiteroles with Warm Cranberry-Blueberry Sauce – Narcoossee’s (Walt Disney World)

These Pumpkin Profiteroles can be found at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort. The cream puffs are filled with pumpkin pastry cream and topped with a cranberry-blueberry sauce. These colorful and tasty morsels will be a festive ending to your Thanksgiving dinner! Head over to Disney Parks Blog for the full recipe!

Leftover Stuffing Waffles – Festival of the Holidays (EPCOT)

And now for the ultimate Thanksgiving dilemma – what to do with all the leftovers? Well, Disney has you covered this Thanksgiving with this Stuffing Waffles recipe! These waffles are made with leftover stuffing, then loaded with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce to create a fun new spin on these Thanksgiving staples. See the full recipe at Disney Parks Blog!

Will you be serving any of these Disney recipes this Thanksgiving? Let me know in the comments!

Looking for other Disney Recipes to make at home? Check out these popular recipes from Food and Wine Festival HERE!

We also have a lot of fun incorporating recipes from the Disney Parks into our Disney Themed Dinners. Check out these Skipper Canteen recipes for our Jungle Cruise Dinner HERE as well as these ‘Ohana recipes for our Lilo and Stitch Dinner HERE!

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