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Disney Recipe: The Kitchen Sink From Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

During this time of being stuck indoors, Disney has provided a number of great recipes for us all to try. Now, if you have a few (or more) friends around, you can try your hand at making the full-size Kitchen Sink from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop!

The Kitchen Sink is one of the most iconic desserts of all time, and it is something for everyone to enjoy. Reservations are often difficult to come by at Beaches & Cream, but you can now make your own Kitchen Sink at home.

Kitchen Sink from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup warm fudge topping 
• 1/2 cup warm butterscotch topping
• 1/2 cup warm peanut butter topping
• 1 medium banana, sliced in 1/2-inch slices
• 1 cinnamon spice cupcake (2 ½ x 1 1/4-inch), quartered
• 1 angel food cupcake (3 x 1 1/2-inch), quartered
• 2 generous scoops vanilla ice cream
• 2 generous scoops chocolate ice cream
• 2 generous scoops strawberry ice cream
• 1 generous scoop mint chocolate chip ice cream
• 1 generous scoop coffee ice cream
• 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup 
• 1/4 cup marshmallow cream
• 1/4 cup strawberry topping
• 1/4 cup pineapple topping 
• 14-ounce can dairy whipped topping 
• 1 large brownie (6-inch x 6-inch), quartered  
• 1 regular-sized candy bar, quartered
• 4 chocolate cookies with cream filling
• 1 tablespoon sliced toasted almonds 
• 1 tablespoon dark and white chocolate shavings
• 1 tablespoon crushed chocolate cookies with cream filling 
• 1 tablespoon chopped jellied orange slices, about 2 large slices
• 1 tablespoon milk chocolate chip morsels
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter chip morsels
• 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
• 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles 
• 1/2 cup drained maraschino cherries 
• Pour hot fudge, butterscotch, and peanut butter toppings into bottom of large bowl.  
• Layer banana slices and cupcake pieces over toppings. Top with all ice creams.  
• As quickly as possible, spoon chocolate syrup, marshmallow cream, strawberry, and pineapple toppings over ice cream.
• Cover completely with dairy whipped topping. Tuck brownie pieces, candy bar pieces, and cookies in whipped topping.
• Sprinkle with toasted almonds, dark and white chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, jellied orange slices, milk chocolate chip morsels, peanut butter morsels, chocolate sprinkles, and rainbow sprinkles. Top with cherries.

Note :  This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.

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Hit the sweet spot.

Treat your taste buds at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and revel in the nostalgia of the Atlantic seashore.

Recall fond memories and make new ones as you sip on flavored sodas, malted milkshakes and more while listening to oldies on the classic jukebox.

Slide into a beach ball-bedecked booth and peruse a menu of fountain favorites, sweet surprises and hot-off-the-grill items. Find yourself in “burger heaven” or try the equally sublime grilled cheese and tomato soup. Chili-cheese tots and onion rings are among the other comfort classics offered.

But the main event here is, of course, dessert! Find all your childhood favorites plus some showstoppers, like the Snickers Sundae and the No Way José—a delectable creation with ice cream, peanut butter and hot fudge. For the ultimate experience, get a load of the Kitchen Sink: 8 scoops of ice cream smothered in every topping we have.

Plus don't miss the popular souvenir milkshakes—even a few of the adult variety!

A to-go menu of ice cream and beverages is also available, and you can even enjoy your goodies at a poolside table outside, overlooking Stormalong Bay .

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Oh. my. goodness the recipe for kitchen sink from beaches & cream soda shop at disney’s beach club resort.

Posted by: Jamie Sylvester May 25, 2020

Alright ice cream lovers, this is not a drill! DisneyParksBlog has released the recipe for the famous Kitchen Sink found at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. This little restaurant located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is an absolute must-do stop on any Disney vacation. And now, we are able to make their most popular menu item, the Kitchen Sink, right from home. But wait, there’s more! Disney is also showing us how to make the Kitchen Sink with a patriotic spin. Check out the yummy recipe below and get ready to indulge in ice cream goodness!

Kitchen Sink from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort ( Serves 4 to 6)

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup warm fudge topping 
• 1/2 cup warm butterscotch topping
• 1/2 cup warm peanut butter topping
• 1 medium banana, sliced in 1/2-inch slices
• 1 cinnamon spice cupcake (2 ½ x 1 1/4-inch), quartered
• 1 angel food cupcake (3 x 1 1/2-inch), quartered
• 2 generous scoops vanilla ice cream
• 2 generous scoops chocolate ice cream
• 2 generous scoops strawberry ice cream
• 1 generous scoop mint chocolate chip ice cream
• 1 generous scoop coffee ice cream
• 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup 
• 1/4 cup marshmallow cream
• 1/4 cup strawberry topping
• 1/4 cup pineapple topping 
• 14-ounce can dairy whipped topping 
• 1 large brownie (6-inch x 6-inch), quartered  
• 1 regular-sized candy bar, quartered
• 4 chocolate cookies with cream filling
• 1 tablespoon sliced toasted almonds 
• 1 tablespoon dark and white chocolate shavings
• 1 tablespoon crushed chocolate cookies with cream filling 
• 1 tablespoon chopped jellied orange slices, about 2 large slices
• 1 tablespoon milk chocolate chip morsels
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter chip morsels
• 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
• 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles 
• 1/2 cup drained maraschino cherries 

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• Pour hot fudge, butterscotch, and peanut butter toppings into bottom of large bowl.  
• Layer banana slices and cupcake pieces over toppings. Top with all ice creams.  
• As quickly as possible, spoon chocolate syrup, marshmallow cream, strawberry, and pineapple toppings over ice cream.
• Cover completely with dairy whipped topping. Tuck brownie pieces, candy bar pieces, and cookies in whipped topping.
• Sprinkle with toasted almonds, dark and white chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, jellied orange slices, milk chocolate chip morsels, peanut butter morsels, chocolate sprinkles, and rainbow sprinkles. Top with cherries.

Note :  This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. As a reminder while preparing this recipe, please supervise children who are helping or nearby.

Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe !

Happy cooking Disney fans!

Source: DisneyParksBlog

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Disney Shared The Recipe For Its Kitchen Sink Sundae That's Topped With A Whole Can Of Whipped Cream

Are you up for the challenge?

The Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Kitchen Sink sundae from the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. This treat is RIDICULOUS and amazing, there are truly no other words to describe it...except maybe one more...MASSIVE. Yeah, if you've never had it, you should know that this ice cream sundae is served in a literal kitchen sink! It's kind of a big deal!

The prep work and ingredients for this dessert will likely take up a big portion of your freezer, fridge, and counters because it boasts a whopping 28 ingredients. If you have a sweet tooth, you likely already have some of these at your disposal like chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, and rainbow sprinkles, but you might have to buy the WHOLE CAN OF WHIPPED CREAM you'll be topping it with. That said, you probably shouldn't rip the kitchen sink off your wall just to make it authentic. Sorry!!!

Since this is one of Disney's most beloved desserts, people made clear in the comments that they were down to give this challenging dessert a try.

"I'm making this! PERIOD!" one person wrote. "Mouth-watering," another said.

This dessert is designed to feed four-to-six people, so gather your (live-in!) family around, whip this up and settle in for a nice, long sugar rush after you've taken the whole thing down. Sounds pretty delicious to me! You can find the full recipe here .

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Beaches & Cream Review

Beaches & Cream is a budget table service restaurant and ice cream dining spot themed as an old-fashioned soda shop at Walt Disney World’s Beach Club Resort. This review features some food & sundae photos, thoughts on the ambiance, and our take on whether it’s worth a stop here. ( Updated October 3, 2019 .)

We’ve long proclaimed the virtues of Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, and have visited countless times enjoying a range of menu options–both food and ice cream. Before we delve into that, it’s worth noting that Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is now closed until (at least) December 2019 for expansion.

We cover the details in our Beaches & Cream Refurbishment: Temporary Location & Ice Cream Alternatives . In that, we suggest three ice cream options within a 10 minute walk of Yacht & Beach Club that are worth your time over the temporary Beaches & Cream shop. You should stop reading this review and instead check that out if you’re visiting Walt Disney World before early 2020…

Although Beaches & Cream is technically a table service restaurant in that it has a menu with a number of basic entrees, most of which are solid, the real star of the show is the ice cream. This is why the full name is Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. Much like a classic soda shop, it’s the bubbly charm, jukebox, and dessert menu that puts Beaches & Cream on the map.

The dessert menu here is second to none at Walt Disney World, and the restaurant is famous for its behemoth Kitchen Sink dessert, which has garnered mainstream buzz and attention with features on the Travel Channel, among other pop culture sites.

This review could be pretty short and sweet: go to Beaches & Cream. It’s an excellent restaurant with a fun theme and the reasonably prices by Walt Disney World standards.

There should really be no question as to whether you should eat here, especially if you are not on the Disney Dining Plan (it’s a poor use of credits on the Dining Plan). Note that Beaches & Cream now accepts Advance Dining Reservations and as a result, it can be difficult to eat here now without an ADR.

In terms of ambiance, Beaches & Cream is a deceptively simple soda shop, styled with pastel tiles, and a vintage look that gives it an old-fashioned charm.

Like all good soda shops, there’s a jukebox with classic tunes that guests can play. The restaurant feels like an old-timey soda shop meets a small beach town meets an ice cream motif. If you could pull a Back to the Future style move and revisit your parents’ (or grandparents, depending upon your age) first date, this is like the place it might’ve been.

It’s the kind of place where the Father in Carousel of Progress would “meet the boys for a cold sarsaparilla.”

Very Americana. Much ice cream.

Now let’s turn to the food options…

I recently deviated from my go-to Beaches & Cream entree and ordered the Beaches Seafood Salad Sandwich.

The croissant was fresh and buttery, and the avocado vinaigrette gave the seafood salad a nice flavor, but the seafood was not plentiful. It was fine, but far from memorable, and not something I’d order again.

For a while, every visit to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop meant ordering their Angus Beef Burger. The nice toasted and buttery bun, fresh-grilled meat was fantastic.

That has changed as of late for 2 reasons. First, the price of the burger has increased steadily, going from about the price of a counter service meal to a few dollars more. Second, we discovered the nearby Crew’s Cup Lounge, which has the best burger at Walt Disney World . A burger that actually costs less than Beaches & Cream’s burger. Now, we do a progressive meal, visiting Crew’s Cup Lounge for food and Beaches & Cream Soda Shop for desserts.

The Beaches Patty Melt is a different twist on the burger, and definitely a worthwhile option if you want something different.

Still, I think the best choice is just going to Crew’s Cup Lounge. It’s a 5-minute walk from Beaches & Cream.

As we turn to the stars of the menu–the desserts–we’ll start with our story of ordering the Kitchen Sink back when we were young and reckless. This was during the “Weekend of Deliciousness” on our Walt Disney World honeymoon which also included stops at Victoria & Albert’s and California Grill , among other restaurants. (What a time to be alive!)

While planning, I had mentioned the Kitchen Sink to Sarah on several occasions, but I think she thought I was joking, or maybe she hoped I’d forget. Quite the contrary: I deeply ingrained it in my brain and fixated on it to the point that there was no way around getting the Kitchen Sink. Even if I had to eat it alone. I actually planned on only getting that and nothing else. When we ordered it, our very courteous server seemed as if she was trying to dissuade us from the gargantuan dessert, which is not meant for only 2 people.

When the sirens went off, I knew our time had come to consume one of the greatest desserts known to man.

Ladle of Chocolate Fudge, Ladle of Butterscotch, Ladle of Peanut butter, 2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream, 2 Scoops Chocolate Ice Cream, 2 Scoops Strawberry Ice Cream, 1 Scoop Coffee Ice Cream, 1 Scoop Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Pineapple Topping, Strawberry Topping, Entire Banana, Muffin, Entire Can of Whipped Cream, Large Brownie, Angel Food Cake, Entire Milky Way Bar, 4 Oreos, Every single type of sprinkle in the house, Chocolate Syrup, Marshmallow Topping, and topped with a handful of Maraschino Cherries.

Oh yeah baby, we were going home full!

As the evidence in the above video should clearly indicate, I contributed a lot more to our Kitchen Sink consumption effort than did Sarah. Not to diminish what she did, as we both ate a lot–way too much, actually. Although we weren’t given any sort of medallions for conquering the epic dessert, we were champions in our own minds. The crowd (in our heads) cheered as we left the restaurant.

For us, with its odd assortment and hodgepodge nature, the Kitchen Sink is a ‘one and done’ dessert. Well…that was true for us until we learned about the Chocolate Lover’s Kitchen Sink , which we also just had to try to conquer . But now that we’ve done that Kitchen Sink, we swear we’re done. (Probably. Until Disney comes up with another.)

The Kitchen Sink is cooler in principle than it is in practice; eating it was a really cool experience, but I’ve had better desserts at Beaches & Cream. Nevertheless, it made our list of the Top 101 Tips for Walt Disney World simply for the novelty of the experience.

If you’re a family of 4 or so with small kids, the experience of getting the Kitchen Sink is something you cannot pass up. Your kids will remember the spectacle for years, and even if you don’t eat it all, it will be a great memory that is well worth the price.

We’ve been several times since, and although we (wisely) haven’t done the Kitchen Sink again, we have tried numerous other desserts on the menu, a few of which rate as my favorite desserts at Walt Disney World.

Options like the floats, cones, and cups are good, but we highly recommend getting one of the larger sundaes instead. (Pro tip: don’t share–even if you think you aren’t hungry enough for a sundae.)

Pretty much all of the sundaes–the Milky Way, Fudge Mud Slide, and No Way Jose are incredible.

I think the best of the sundaes is the No Way Jose, which is a giant sundae with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, topped with hot fudge and peanut butter sauces, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, whipped cream, and a cherry. Unlike the Kitchen Sink, this is in no way a hodgepodge, as all of these flavors work together tremendously well.

Continuing on the peanut butter hype train, my new go-to dessert at Beaches & Cream is the Grilled Banana Bread with Peanut Butter. This is basically the peanut butter sandwich of the gods, adding caramelized bananas, whipped cream, and ice cream to the mix. While it’s tough to beat the No Way Jose, I’d say this is the more unique dessert, which gives it the slight edge in my book. Plus, it’s super-healthy given the bananas, peanut butter, and whatnot. Bonus!

This currently ranks as my favorite dessert at Walt Disney World. Please excuse any typos in this post…I’m busy daydreaming about eating the Crew’s Cup Lounge burger and truffle fries, this dessert, and then beaching myself on an inner tube in Stormalong Bay. Best day ever.

Overall, Beaches and Cream is a quaint (as far as Disney goes) little restaurant located in the Beach Club Resort with fine food, and beyond exceptional desserts. Seriously, this is the best ice cream at Walt Disney World, so even if you don’t go for the food, go for the ice cream. Even if you hate ice cream for some reason (do you also hate freedom and bald eagles?), we are certain this ice cream will make a convert out of you. Beyond that, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop’s charming and laid back atmosphere make it a great spot to go after a tough morning of lounging around Stormalong Bay. You cannot go wrong with Beaches & Cream. Pencil it into your plans now.

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Your Thoughts…

Do you think Beaches & Cream lives up to the hype? Is it a “Must Do” for you, and if so, which dessert is your favorite? Planning on going? Any questions about Beaches & Cream? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments!

Written by Tom Bricker

What other alternatives do you recommend now that ample hill has closed?

I am confused. This article raved about beaches and cream. But I also read something by you that said the Ice cream place across the way at the Boardwalk had better ice cream. So, which is actually better in your opinion?

Did we get a confirmation of when exactly this is closing for remodelling?

Sorry I resubmitted this. The first reply wasn’t showing up on my end.

Have you heard a definite date for this to close yet?

Is it going to be impossible to get ADR for 8 people for Beaches and Cream? I was able to get to reservations for 4 within 10 minutes of each other. Will we be able to sit together, or only 2 booths? We’re just going to have the ice cream honestly.

The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street in Magic Kingdom has a Mickey’s Kitchen Sink sundae (it looks like Mickey’s pants and you get to keep the sink/pants), not nearly as big as the kitchen sink at Beaches and Cream (you can’t keep the sink that the ice cream comes in from there).

Shattered 🙁 we are coming over from Australia in October for our honeymoon and had my heart set on getting the Kitchen Sink. Is there anything similar anywhere else I could get as an alternative?

The Earthquake at Ghirardelli is probably the closest thing.

There are also some great options at Ample Hills Creamery (the ice cream there is much better, IMO).

Alternatively, if you’re looking for something that’s a bit of a “challenge” (but more delicious), the S’mores Baked Alaska at Boathouse is tough to beat.

I’m gutted we are booked into the beach club in November and were looking forward to the arcade and Beaches and Cream! I’m hoping there won’t be too much disturbance while we are there.

We feel the same way. We’ll be there for a week in November and was using it as an excuse to visit Beaches and Cream more often. We had intended to make a number of reservations and use it as essentially as a quick service seeing as there isn’t much else in the area.

I may be the only one sad about the arcade closing. But I have childhood memories of going there and to beaches and cream. Nothing can replace those two places, but it does need an expansion. They better not mess with the grilled cheese and tomatoe soup! Seriously epic. And I’m a little salty about it getting the trendy milkshakes. They’re neat but beaches and cream has its own unique thing, it doesn’t need to be trendy.

For what it’s worth, the arcade permanently closing is not a sure thing–just my prediction.

This one ranks (for us) as one of the worst Disney restaurants we’ve been to. It joins Mama Rose and Via Napoli as “never again!” places. But it’s even worse because of the location. At least Mama Rose (Hollywood Studios) and Via Napoli (Epcot) are in parks so they’re easier to get to.

The restaurant is really small. I mean REALLY small. That’s why it’s so difficult to get an ADR there. It’s got 3 booths, not that many more small tables, and seating for 8 at the counter. That’s it.

But that’s not why it’s a “never again.” The food and the service! It’s really bad. We waited forever for our food. When we got it, my granddaughter’s food was cold. We had to then wait again for our server to reappear to send it back for some hot food.

I got the turkey club. I don’t think I even ate half of it. The turkey was suspiciously chewy in some places and hard in others.

Total waste of money and a mistake I won’t repeat.

This is totally not a typical experience for Beaches and Cream. Getting reservations ahead of time can be very difficult, and sometimes, you have to wait a little long for the food. I’ll give you that, but we have never (in 20+ times visiting) had any of the other problems that you describe. How unfortunate! Maybe you’ll try one more time, and they can redeem themselves.

Would you need a reservation to just get ice cream? Do they have anything ‘to go ‘?

They have a to-go order line in the restaurant, but through a separate door.

We r head to the Beach Club in 2 weeks. What is your recommendation on best time to get a seat at Beaches& Cream without an ADR?

We love Beaches & Cream and like to make it our first-night meal — a practical choice since it doesn’t require theme park admission.

Our best memory is our first trip: I excused myself from the table and quietly ordered one — my husband and I had agreed upon this ahead of time, but the kids had no idea such a thing existed. A few minutes later the waitress flicked the lights on and off and announced that SOMEONE had just ordered this holy grail of all ice cream sundaes. She walked around the small restaurants letting everyone have a look at the giant dish while loudly announcing all the ingredients. My girls were drooling but had no idea that the ice cream was FOR THEM, and when she plopped it down on OUR TABLE … well, I think it was one of the best moments of their childhoods. The whole restaurant was looking at us, and several tables immediately ordered Kitchen Sinks of their own. The kids talked about that sundae for a solid year, and even today — a dozen years later? — they still remember that day.

Two practical comments on the Kitchen Sink: – One kitchen sink is cheaper than individual sundaes for a family of four. – Note that they make three different versions: The Original, Chocolate Lovers, and Neopolitan.

Do you need to make an ADR to go just for dessert ?

very good info. thanks Tom. do you know B&C ice cream vendor? I have read it is either Edy’s, Haagen Daaz or maybe neither. My family are 20+ years fans of WDW and have never tried B&C because every post I have read indicate how difficult is to book time or certainly to walk-in without reservation.

Thanks for the reminder about needing ADRs for Beaches & Cream. We have a trip coming up and I’d forgotten all about it. Like you said, their Angus burger is great. However, the quality seems to vary. I ordered it in August and October of 2014, and the patty in the second burger had that noticeably strong taste you often get in lower quality beef, making it worse than the burger I had from Landscape of Flavors. Next reservation, I’m taking your suggestion and heading to Crew’s Cup then Beaches & Cream only for dessert.

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Disney has released a 28-ingredient recipe for its famous ice-cream sundae that serves up to 6 people

• Disney has released a 28-ingredient recipe for its famous Kitchen Sink Sundae.
• The dish is typically served at the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop located at Disney World's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts.
• To make it at home, you'll need five flavors of ice cream, numerous toppings, baked goods, and a variety of other ingredients.
• Instead of the small sink that Disney uses to serve the dish, you can use a large bowl. 
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories .

In addition to classic theme-park snacks like churros and Dole Whip , Disney World also offers some pretty out-there dining options.

Take the Kitchen Sink Sundae, for example. The famous ice-cream dish is typically offered at the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop , located within the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, and is served inside a miniature sink for $35 . Now, however, you can make it at home with Disney's 28-ingredient recipe and a large bowl.

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"If you've never tackled it before,   be warned," writer Karen McClintock said about the dish on the Disney Parks Blog. "This over-the-top indulgence includes everything and the kitchen sink – enough for your entire family to share!"

Today we are sharing the recipe for the original Kitchen Sink sundae from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop 🍨. This over-the-top indulgence, has everything and the kitchen sink, including a whole can of whipped cream (Yes! A WHOLE CAN!). Plus, It’s the perfect way to top off any family meal as it’s enough to feed everyone! Head to the blog for the full recipe (link in bio). #disneymagicmoments A post shared by Disney Parks Blog (@disneyparksblog) on May 25, 2020 at 2:03pm PDT May 25, 2020 at 2:03pm PDT

To make it at home, you'll need a wide array of food, including five flavors of ice cream, quartered cupcakes, various fruits, a candy bar, and an entire can of whipped cream, among other ingredients. A large bowl is also needed to hold the dessert, which can serve between four and six people.

Though a written recipe has been published on the Disney Parks Blog here , there's also a video tutorial available on YouTube. Both versions of the recipe were created with a "patriotic spin" in honor of Memorial Day. 

Over the weekend, Disney also released a recipe to help theme-park fans replicate the Totchos — a combination of tater tots and nachos — served at the "Toy Story"-themed Woody's Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios.

The recipe calls for ingredients like beans and sour cream, and can be found here .

Grilled cheese isn’t the only easy-to-make, at-home recipe in Woody’s Lunch Box. This week, we are sharing the recipe for Totchos! These potato barrels coated with chili, cheese, and crunchy corn chips are sure to make you say YEEHAW! 🤠 Get the full recipe on the blog (link in bio). #DisneyMagicMoments A post shared by Disney Parks Blog (@disneyparksblog) on May 24, 2020 at 2:18pm PDT May 24, 2020 at 2:18pm PDT

In addition to the recipes mentioned above, Disney has shared instructions to help you make its beloved beignets , fan-favorite grilled cheese , decadent French toast , and more.

To learn more, visit the Disney Parks Blog here .

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• Start date Apr 5, 2009

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• Apr 5, 2009

What park is the Yacht & Beach Club closest to? And how do I get the Beaches and Cream. We want the 'Kitchen Sink', but don't know what park we should be at to get to where it is. I bet Robo knows and may even have a map. Thanks  

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TinkerCarol said: What park is the Yacht & Beach Club closest to? And how do I get the Beaches and Cream. We want the 'Kitchen Sink', but don't know what park we should be at to get to where it is. I bet Robo knows and may even have a map. Thanks Click to expand...

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It is just through the International Gateway in Epcot. Just be sure to stay right when you get to the water. Getting there - ask for directions inside the resort. It is tucked away and hard to find the first time. You cannot see it from the water/walkway.  

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Its closest to the International Gateway in EPCOT. However you can get there from either DHS or EPCOT by boat. The Friendships run from outside DHS to the Swan/Dolphin, the Boardwalk, the Yacht / Beach Club and EPCOT - and back. (The boardwalk and Yacht/Beach club order maybe backwards.) If you are walking its definitely closest to do so from EPCOT. Have a Good Trip. Beaches and Cream is fun.  

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Raidergx said: Its at the beach club resort, back entrance of Epcot. You sure you can handle this? Click to expand...

just curious, but how much does that cost? lol  

22 bucks  

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You think yuck and I'm thinking yummmm... Of course, doesn't help I've only had some asparagus to eat today. LOL. Brownies... Ice cream... YUMMM...  

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That is amazing. I have heard about the KITCHEN SINK, but never seen one. Every flavor ice cream, plus a can of whipped cream, plus every topping, plus every sauce, plus the extras (cookies, brownies, etc). I love ice cream, but this it too much even for me.  

I've done it twice... just get 4/5 people together who like ice cream and it should be gone in NO time - we were fighting over certain flavors... but no one ever wants the Mocha. The bottom is covered in pure peanut butter... that's where we stopped both times! PS - If there is only ONE person and he/she can finish the WHOLE thing... it's free!!  

Robo said: No offense, but, YUCK! Click to expand...

• Apr 6, 2009

There will be 4 adults and one 45 yr. old. We are sweet eaters! No problem. Even if we don't finish, still have to try!  

They give you bowls. So you can scoop your portion out. Everyone is not really eating out of the big sundae together.  

Do you need ADR's for Beaches and Cream?  

Minniefan1 said: Do you need ADR's for Beaches and Cream? Click to expand...

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Ok...I'm on a mission. I had some friends that tried the Kitchen Sink on Friday, March 20. It was a mom and her son. She didn't have her camera, but many took pictures of it when their "meal" arrived. Anyone here get a picture of it? If so, can you post the picture? Thanks! Also, for general information.... we were told that when the sink is presented, there are yellow caution lights and a lot of fanfare involved as the sink is presented to you.  

Just noticed the post above me.. No, ADR's are not necessary to go to Beaches and Cream. It probably wouldn't hurt to call in advance though.  

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The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

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There are LOTS of Disney resorts , and it can be hard to choose which one to stay at.

Disney’s Yacht Club

If you’re a big Disney food fan (like we are!), the restaurants at each resort may influence your decision. Allow us to make that decision easier for you! Let’s head over to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts for The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts!

There are 10 places you can eat at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Let’s take a look at the tried-and-true favorites at each location!

Ale & Compass Restaurant

Ale & Compass is known for its New England-inspired comfort food. It is part of a larger complex that includes the Ale & Compass Lounge and a small market. If you’re a fan of sweet breakfasts, don’t miss the Dark Chocolate Waffle, which is served with Cherry Compote and Espresso-Mascarpone Cream.

So much yum!

At dinner, the New England Seafood Pot Pie (with shrimp, scallops, crab and vegetables in a flaky crust) is a favorite. You’ll also find classics like steak, roast chicken, and burgers on the menu.

Click Here to Read Our Latest Review of Ale & Compass

Ale & Compass Lounge

The Ale & Compass Lounge just off the Disney’s Yacht Club Resort lobby is a great place to grab a drink and an appetizer. It was remodeled a few years ago, and the look now is modern and sleek, with nautical touches.

It just seems right to drink a Dark & Stormy or a Regal Manhattan in this classy space. Food is served here from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, and while it is labeled as appetizers, you can get a burger or a flatbread that is definitely large enough to serve as dinner.

Click Here for Our Latest Review of Ale & Compass Lounge

The market at ale & compass.

This quick-service location has a focus on grab-and-go items such as cold sandwiches, fruit cups, and salads. But there is a coffee bar, and there are hot items available here, as well.

Chilled Options

Best bets here include the Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich served on a Pretzel Roll , or the Cuban Sandwich for lunch or dinner. The Market is also a great place to find special, themed cupcakes and other treats around the holidays.

Click Here for Our Review of a Seasonal Cupcake from the Market at Ale & Compass

Cape may cafe.

Cape May Cafe is home to a popular character breakfast — the Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast. You can usually find Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy here — and they are all dressed up in adorable beach wear! The buffet is pretty standard breakfast fare, with the Salted Caramel “Beach Buns” as a highlight.

Minnie is ready for a day at the beach!

At dinner, the Cape May dinner buffet features New England seafood favorites, including Clam Chowder, snow crab legs, and fried seafood. Do not miss the Oreo Bonbons among the dessert selection here. They are a cookies-and-cream mousse-filled bonbon on top of an Oreo cookie, and they are a perennial DFB favorite!

Click Here for Our Latest Review of the Cape May Cafe Character Breakfast!

Beaches and cream.

There’s one place to go when you want large and over-the-top ice cream treats, and that’s Beaches & Cream ! We particularly love the No Way Jose Sundae and Kitchen Sink offerings.

Kitchen Sink Sundae

We suggest grabbing the Kitchen Sink only if you’re with a group because it’s a LOT of ice cream to finish! This giant treat includes a scoop of every ice cream on their menu, along with every single one of their toppings , so it really is a challenge! While you do need a reservation to dine inside the restaurant , the to-go window offers ice cream to take with you to your final destination. You can also grab a burger and fries here for lunch or dinner!

Learn more about Beaches & Cream here!

Beach club marketplace.

Like The Market at Ale & Compass, Beach Club Marketplace is a quick service location where you will find both hot food and grab-and-go options. The Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwich with Swiss Cheese and Garlic-Peppercorn Ranch Dressing is a specialty in the mornings.

Rainbow Mickey Caramel Cheesecake

This is another good place to look for fun seasonal treats, like this Rainbow Mickey Caramel Cheesecake we found there for Pride Month. If you’re looking for an inexpensive dinner option, the Half-Roasted Chicken Dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and cornbread is big enough to split and less than $15.

Check Out These BEAUTIFUL Cupcakes We Found at Beach Club Marketplace!

Martha’s vineyard lounge.

We suggest the wings and mussels at Martha’s Vineyard . And if you’re a fan of out-of-this-world drinks, this is a place you will want to check out. The space is designed to be reminiscent of a New England beach house, but we will say that the theming here isn’t great compared to other lounges on the property.

It’s a Candy Cane Mimosa!

We’ve seen candy cane mimosas and jelly bean cocktails at this location before , so Martha’s Vineyard may be a fun place to check out.

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Hurricane hanna’s .

Hurricane Hanna’s is the pool bar for the Yacht and Beach Club’s Stormalong Bay pool. You should know that you cannot swim in the pool unless you are a guest of the Yacht Club or Beach Club, but anyone can enjoy a drink or a snack at Hurricane Hanna’s.

Storm Chaser and Souvenir Cup

The food here will not be the best thing you eat on the trip, but it is decent for a day enjoying the sunshine. Kids’ meals are served in a plastic sand bucket with attached shovel, which is a fun treat that can then be put-to-use playing in the sand! We DO love a good blue drink, and the Storm Chaser — made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Blue Curaçao and Sweet-and Sour topped with Sprite — is a fun reason to spend some time watching the action in the pool here.

Click Here for Our Review of the Stormchaser!

Yachtsman steakhouse.

We highly recommend Yachtsman Steakhouse as the place you can find some of the best steaks on Disney World property. You will get a traditional steakhouse experience here — one that caters to nearly all tastes.

Filet Mignon at Yachtsman Steakhouse

We definitely recommend ordering the Cognac-Truffle Butter for your steak, and the Truffle Mac and Cheese is a side dish that would please just about anyone. We find the size of the side dishes to be big enough for two — so keep that in mind when ordering here!

Click Here for a Recent Review of Yachtsman Steakhouse!

Crew’s Cup Lounge

The Crew’s Cup Lounge is right next door to Yachtsman Steakhouse. We love the cozy vibes here! While you won’t find a lot of specialty drinks, the Crew’s Cup Lounge is a good place for beer or a glass of wine, and stocks several scotches and cognacs . It’s also a good place to watch a game if you’re missing watching sports while on vacation.

Starting at 5PM, Crew’s Cup serves a limited menu of favorites from the steakhouse next door. We recommend the Yachtsman Signature Bread (especially the onion pull-apart rolls!), and the Lobster Bisque .

Click Here for a Recent Review of Crew’s Cup Lounge!

Epcot festivals.

You can walk to EPCOT from this resort, so we would be remiss if we didn’t mention that some of best eats available to you could be right inside EPCOT’s International Gateway if there’s a festival going on!

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

EPCOT festivals truly have a plethora of different options , so it’s great if no one in your group can decide on one place to eat, or if you have many items to check off your festival list anyway! Check the pages below for the latest dates, menus and information on EPCOT’s festivals:

• EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
• EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
• EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
• EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Walking around Disney’s BoardWalk is also a great option, as it’s really close by and has some great restaurants as well .

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

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It is hard to beat Ale and Compass for a delicious breakfast and we love lunch at Beaches and Cream…especially the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. Yum! Both of these restaurants are good reasons to stay on the Boardwalk as far as we are concerned!

January 31, 2023 at 11:56 am

Looking forward to our lunch at Beaches and Cream next month. Lunch choices will probably be chicken sandwiches, followed by dessert (No Way Jose and Strawberry Shortcake). We usually order burgers or grilled cheese, but the chicken sandwich sounds so delicious, so we decided to be a bit different; but we need our favorite desserts.

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10 Moscow beaches to beat the summer heat

People sunbathing on a beach in Moscow’s Serebryany Bor.

1. Serebryany Bor-2

This is one of most picturesque places for sunbathing. Situated on the bank of the Moskva River, this location has all the conveniences of a beach resort and overlooks both green spaces and urban areas. The beach is secluded enough from the city to be nice and calm.

Address: Tamanskaya St., Beach No. 2. To get here take Bus 390 from the metro station Polezhaevskaya and exit at the Prichal stop.

2. Serebryany Bor-3

This beach is more remote than Serebryany Bor-2, and is quite a long walk away from the other beach, so we recommend that you chose just one of these destinations before you go. This place is further out in the countryside and is surrounded by greenery. However, there are still all the amenities and activities you’d expect, both in water and on land, including beach sports and opportunities for relaxation. You can rent a tent here, but we recommend that you do so in advance.

Address: Fourth line of Serebryany Bor, Beach No. 3. To get here, take Bus 390 to the stop Beach No. 3. From there the beach is only a three-minute walk away. Trolleybuses also go here, but they don’t stop as close to the beach, so you’ll need to walk further. On the way, you will pass the beautiful Zhivopisny (Picturesque) Bridge.

3. Mescherskoye Recreation Area

While Serebryanny Bor is situated on the Moskva River, Mescherskoye is a small lake not far from the Moscow Ring Road. This place is located in a village so you are likely to encounter locals cooking shashlik. Next to the beach is a large forest and a park where you can rent a bike or boat. However, there are no beach chairs for rent here.

Address: 5 Voskresensky St. To get here, take an elektrichka from the Kievskaya railway station to Vostryakovo or catch Bus 66 from the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station. The lake will be at the final stop.

4. Beloye Lake

There are three lakes in the Kosino district of Moscow: Beloye (White), Chernoye (Black) and Svyatoye (Saint). Local residents swim in all of them and they are in close proximity to each other. Officially, however, swimming is only allowed in Beloye Lake, the water is said to be cleaner and there are fish. One of the local landmarks is located right on the bank of the lake, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is also a nearby hotel for cats, called “Red Cat,” which might inspire you to make the trip.

Address: 2/6 Zaozernaya St. To get here take a bus (602, 613, 772, 747, 722 or 79) from metro station Vykhino to the Poliklinika stop. Or take Bus 1064, 792, or 723 from the Novokosino metro station to the Vetluzhskaya Ulitsa stop. This will get you to within a five-minute walk of the lake. The Kosinskaya Fabrika bus stop, on either route, will also get you to the lake.

5. Beach Club

This is one of the most luxurious beaches and there are lots of bars and restaurants. The rental price for beach chairs and other services is quite high, but the views are nice. In fact, this is one of the most popular places for wedding photoshoots. At the beach, you can find the Royal Yacht Club where water sports are available. The most spectacular thing about this beach is that the sand was brought in from the Maldives. Why not?

Address: 39 Leningranskoye Highway, about a 10-minute walk from the Vodny Stadion metro station.

6. Levoberezhny Beach

There are no beach chairs here, but you will find free parking, a number of cafes, volleyball courts and soccer pitches. The beach here is grassy and doesn’t have sand. It can also get crowded because the Moscow Ring Road and Leningradsky Highway are nearby. At this beach, it’s a great idea to take a riverboat tour and you can purchase tickets for these from the station.

Address: 5 Pribrezhny Lane. To get here take Bus 138, 270, or 338 from the metro station Rechnoy Vokzal to the Pribrezhny Proyezd stop.

7. Big City Pond

This is a cozy pond right on the edge of a park. There are also several cafes and sports fields. The only disadvantage of this beach is that it is located really far away from the city center, in the town of Zelenograd, the northwestern district of Moscow.

Address: Zelenograd, Park Pobedy, 4922 Lane. To get here take Bus 476M from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station to the Dvorets Kultury stop. Be aware that this route can take over an hour. Make sure to pay attention so you don’t miss the stop.

8. Chernoye Lake

This lake is also situated in Zelenograd and the name translates to Black Lake. However, don’t confuse this with the other Black Lake mentioned in listing four. This lake got its name because it was once filled with peat and there is still some peat on the bottom of the lake. This is not dangerous but it does is make the water appear dark. This lake is situated in a nice, natural area and is a bit primitive with a lack of infrastructure. This lake is only a 20-minute walk from the Big City Pond in case you happen to find yourself craving more company or amenities.

Address: Zelinograd, Microdistrict 6. To get here take Bus 400 from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station to the Mosckovskoye Shosse stop.

9. Shkolnoye Lake

This pond has an interesting history. In the 19th century, when the railroad between Moscow and St. Petersburg was being built, this pond was constructed as a reservoir for trains. This nice, small pond is located in an urban area and you can swim or rent a boat here. There are cafes and stores nearby.

Address: Zelinograd, Microdistrict 10. To get here, take Bus 431M from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station to the Oktyabrskaya stop. Be aware that this route can take over an hour.

10. Troparyovo Recreation Area

With boats and catamarans, this place has plenty of entertainment for both children and adults. The water here isn’t especially clean, and at the end of the summer, it can actually get quite dirty. Still, this is a beach where swimming is officially allowed.

Address: 12 Akademika Vinogradova St. To get here take Bus 144 from the Teply Stan metro station or Bus 227 from the Troparyovo metro station to the Akademika Vinogradova stop.

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