National Fried Chicken Day
2018-07-06 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | All Cafes
Because it’s that good…
fried chicken deserves it’s own national holiday!
Enjoy this American classic creatively prepared by our chefs in the Disney Cafes.

Welcome Summer!
2018-06-21 11:00 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Taste the sweetness of summer!
Summer begins June 21! Join us in the Disney Cafes to enjoy menus featuring local summer produce, in season now and harvested at the peak of freshness.

All-American Barbecue
2018-05-24 11:30 - 13:30
Get a head start on the long weekend by kicking off your Memorial Day festivities with us! We’ll be featuring All-American barbecue favorites in our cafes.
Enjoy a safe and happy holiday!

Well-being Wednesday | Eat a Rainbow!
2018-05-09 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Eat a rainbow of colorful plants. Get your nutrients from nature!
This month we’re focusing on phytonutrients that are found in deeply colored plant-based foods. Some nutrients are necessary for life, such as protein, fat, and carbohydrates, but phytonutrients promote good health and may increase quality of life.
We encourage you to try to get your nutrients from nature, join us for Well-being Wednesday to enjoy our colorful and nutritious special menu and learn how to DIY a rainbow salad!

Cinco de Mayo
2018-05-04 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Well, actually “Cuatro de Mayo” but, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on your favorite Cinco de Mayo menu items at work, so you get to celebrate twice this year!
Look for themed menu items in the Disney Cafes 5/4.

Meet Author Liza Gershman
2018-04-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Buena Vista Cafe
Come meet author Liza Gershman!
Book signing and special menu items from her book Cuban Flavors will be featured in the Buena Vista Cafe.
Signed books will be available for a special price of just $20 each to our Disney community. (MSRP is $30)
Quantities will be limited / while supplies last.
This book makes a perfect gift for either Mother’s Day or Father’s Day which are right around the corner!
To learn more about Star Chef Liza Gershman, and to preview her beautiful book click HERE.

Earth Day | Love it all!
2018-04-20 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Leave no leaf, stem, bone, or rind behind this Earth Day!
Learn to love it all by trying our featured specials that use underutilized parts of common ingredients to their fullest culinary potential, and joining us for a stock-making demonstration, about how trimmings get transformed into flavor magic and see how to use all parts of the vegetable – from leafy carrot tops to woody broccoli stalks.
Click HERE for tips on how to make the perfect stock and more zany ways to get scrap-happy!

A taste of Spring! Featuring Spring catering specials in our cafés.
2018-04-16 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Planning a meeting or event? Spring catering specials are available now!
Please join us in the cafés during the week of April 16th as our chefs feature specials in the cafe from our new Spring menu. Order your favorites for your next meeting or event online at wds.catertrax.com.
Check the online menus to see what your café is featuring.
Click HERE to download our spring catering guide.

Farmworker Awareness Week (March 24-31)
2018-03-24 - 2018-03-31
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), Bon Appétit is dedicating its 2018 Farmworker Awareness Week promotion to highlighting the work of this groundbreaking advocacy organization.

Welcome Spring
2018-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Spring has sprung!
Enjoy the fresh new spring produce! Join us for a very special spring-inspired lunch.

Women's History Month
2018-03-19 - 2018-03-23 | All Cafes
It’s women’s history month!
After a petition by the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated March 1987 as Women’s History Month. This month serves as a time to recognize the vital role of women and their often overlooked contributions.
Please join us in the cafés during the weeks of March 19th and March 26th as we celebrate Women’s History Month through the lens of food and will feature very special menu items created by our very talented Bon Appétit at Disney female chefs, cashiers, servers and managers.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Background
Women’s History Month (Library of Congress)
Women’s History Project (the organization that worked to get Congress to pass Women’s History Month)
Why Highlight Women in Food?
Women in the Food Industry (A McKinsey & Company report displaying how women are underrepresented at all sectors in the food industry)
28 Pie Charts That Show Female Representation in Food (Eater)
Here’s Why There Aren’t More Female Chefs in Restaurants (Martha Stewart)
Women-Owned or Run Restaurants
The 15 Best New Restaurants Where Women Callthe Shots (Elle)
Top 30 Restaurants In America With A Female Chef Or Owner (Food Republic)

St. Patrick's Day
2018-03-16 11:30 - 13:30
It’s your lucky day!
Chef Mayet and her team of talented Disney Chefs have planned a special traditional Irish menu for each cafe. Join us for your St. Patrick’s Day favorites.

Pi Day
2018-03-14 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
It’s 3.14 – what better way to celebrate Pi Day than with sweet and savory pies in the Disney Cafés.

Well-being Wednesday
2018-03-07 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
National Nutrition Month is a time to celebrate healthy food choices and take time to develop mindful eating patterns.
There are a multitude of ways to get involved such as:
* Make a pledge to prepare a new fruit or vegetable dish each week.
* Plant a few seeds and start a vegetable garden
* Gather family and friends to volunteer at a food bank
At Bon Appétit, our collaborative team of chefs, dietitians, and managers follow a set of kitchen principles that bring the key messages of National Nutrition Month into the Disney Cafés every day!

Well-being Wednesday
2018-02-21 11:30 - 13:30
Fats matter!
Get yours from (mostly) plants.
Did you know?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Eating healthy plant-based fats can actually help reduce your risk of heart disease.
Fats are important.
They provide some essential nutrients, enhance flavor, and increase satiety… but not all fats are created equal.
Focus on reducing unhealthy fats while balancing total fat intake with your energy needs.

Lunar New Year
2018-02-16 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Celebrate the Year of the Dog with a special menu featuring “lucky” Lunar New Year Foods.
Did you know:
Noodles = longevity
Dumplings = prosperity
Eggrolls = affluence
Eggs = fertility
Green vegetables = money
Tangerines = fortune
Join us to learn more about foods for luck and prosperity in the New Year!

Valentine's Day is for (FOOD) Lovers
2018-02-14 11:30 - 13:30
Come and see why we love you!
Enjoy a sweet menu and be sure not to miss out on our hand-made truffles and sweet conversation-style sugar cookies!
A perfect gift for that someone special!
Limited quantities available – while supplies last.

Super Sunday Showdown
2018-02-02 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Get ready for the Eagles and Patriots to square off at the big game by enjoying some of your favorite pre-game treats inspired by these teams and the cities where they reign from.
Also – need something to bring to the game day party? Pick up some of Chef Hugo Lucero-Parra’s winning chili to share with your friends and family as you cheer on your team.
Congratulations Chef Hugo – your chili was epic!

Chili Wars
2018-01-25 11:30 - 13:30
It’s the ultimate throwdown.
YOU be the judge at our Chili Cook-off!
We invite you to sample chili from our fierce competitors and help decide who should take home the greatest prize of all – bragging rights and the title of Chili Cook-Off Champion!
The winning Chili will be featured in our Cafes Friday, Feb. 2. A limited supply will be available to purchase in our grab and go coolers to take home and share with your friends while watching the Big Game on Sunday!

Well-being Wednesday | Energy Balance
2018-01-17 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Did you know?

Weight management is about energy balance.
Balance the calories you eat with those you burn.
Get more nutrient-bang for your calorie buck by filling your plate with colorful produce, whole grains, and lean protein.
Beyond calories: hydrate, get enough sleep, manage stress, and move regularly to support a healthy lifestyle.

Learn more in our cafe’s on our Well-being Wednesday – New Year’s Resolution edition!

Winter Catering Guide Preview
2018-01-16 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Our new winter catering specials are now available!
Swing by the cafe today as our chefs will be featuring some of the new items from the guide so you can experience how delicious your next winter catered event can be.
visit: https://wds.cafebonappetit.com/catering/ to download our guide today.
OR https://wds.catertrax.com/ to place your order online.

It's Game Day!
2018-01-08 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Get fueled up before the big showdown!
It’s Alabama Crimson Tide @ Georgia BullDogs tonight!
Join us in the cafes for your tailgate favorites inspired by the final teams.

Well-Being Wednesday | Party Smart!
2017-11-08 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Enjoy special occasions the healthy way!
Join us in the cafe to learn about simple swaps for healthy celebrations.

Halloween
2017-10-31 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
It’s time to gather with friends for the spookiest season of them all!
Get your spooktacularly ghoulish house-made Halloween-inspired treats in the cafes while they last!

Applefest
2017-10-26 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
Enjoy apple-inspired dishes and rediscover fall’s iconic fruit.

Eat Local Challenge 2017: That's Local?!?
2017-09-26
Each year during the Eat Local Challenge, we serve a meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles of this café. This year you’re going to eat something you had no idea was grown right around here.
Join us for the big reveal at our all-local meal!

September 25-29 is National Dog Week!
2017-09-25 08:00 - 2017-09-29 17:00
Show your pup some love with house-made dog treats available in the cafe.
Choose from yummy flavors like:
– very vanilla biscuit
– peanut butter and banana bites
– carrot pupcakes
Available for a limited time only – while supplies last!

Join us for a Luau!
2017-09-20 11:30 - 13:30
Aloha!
We invite you to mai e ai! (COME AND EAT)!
Enjoy a taste of the tropics without leaving work!

Memphis BBQ in all Cafes!
2017-09-01 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
What makes barbecue authentic is a subject of passionate debate, but you came and voted for your favorite of the four distinct regional styles – Carolina, Memphis, Texas, and Kansas City. And overwhelmingly you chose Chef Sara Levine’s take on Memphis-style.
Join us in the cafe’s for another mouthwatering taste of classic Memphis barbecue!

Regional Flavors of Barbecue | Throwdown!
2017-08-23 11:30 - 13:30 | All Cafes
What makes barbecue authentic is a subject of passionate debate, but we know it originated with four distinct regional styles:
Carolina, Memphis, Texas, and Kansas City. Their characteristics: meat, cooking style, sauce, and flavor – are consistent within regions and vary greatly from one region to the next. Join us for a mouthwatering taste of the classics as our chefs prepare them and square off as YOU choose which you love the most.
Only one will win, and the winning dish will be featured in all Cafe’s on September 1st along with recipes for you to enjoy at home.
