Get Beaches & Cream Ice Cream Without A Reservation

Beaches & Cream is a fabulous diner located at the Beach Club resort. We've been there before and loved the food. But we're on a budget, so we couldn't go the last time we went to Disney World. But seriously, if you CAN go, do it, because the vibes are incredible. 

However, if you are also watching your coins and still want the fantastic ice cream they serve, you're in luck! There's a limited To Go menu. 

We were staying at Art Of Animation so we hopped onto the Skyliner and headed over:

The To Go Window is located beside the restaurant and stays open until 11 PM. 

Here's the menu. Now, the minnie kitchen sink is NOT listed, but it is available. Beaches & Cream serves a giant Kitchen Sink, and it serves like SIX. The mini kitchen sink is a perfect size for a party of 3. Possibly 4 if you do not have a boy who inhales his food as we do.

Need booze? They have it here! You can even get spiked ice cream shakes. 

You also can get their specialty shakes, which are huge and generally topped with a brownie or slice of cake. 

 

And here it is our sundae. Yes, you can keep that adorable bowl. You get to pick your ice cream flavors and toppings. We got two ice cream scoops, there were brownies, cookies, whipped cream, hot fudge, and a cherry.

It was gone in like 10 minutes. The ice cream was fantastic. The brownies and cookie fresh. It was the best treat for the hot Orlando summer. 

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And now we have an adorable bowl! 

If you can't make it to this area, the sundae is available at other spots as well. 

We would certainly order this again. 

Where To Find Mickey Churro Waffles At Walt Disney World

So you used to only be able to get the Mickey Churro waffles if you booked a breakfast reservation at Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom. And that's expensive. But man, if I had the extra cash we'd have gotten a table and I'd have slipped a bunch of those Churro delights into a waiting bag. Because yes, they are THAT good.

Disney must've taken pity on the budget folk because they were like, you know, we'll also have Churro waffles at the Caribbean Beach Resort. You're welcome. 

So naturally when we were there, we had to stop and grab some. It works out because were were staying at the Art Of Animation, so all we had to do was hop on the Skyliner and get off on the next stop. 

And then where to go? 

Well, I'll share.

The Churro waffles are across the way from the Skyliner station at a spot called the Spyglass Grill.

You simply take the path. And yes, that's my son way ahead leading the way. I consider myself a fast walker. He's a SUPER fast walker and will leave you behind. Safe to say, he'd have made it out of Hadestown.

See the Skyliner Station?

It was about a 10 minute walk for us. We walk fast though. And it's a peaceful walk. 

And then we saw it. 

They only serve the waffles until 11, so get there before then. And yes, it can be busy. There was only one cashier when we went, so bring your patience.

Check out the menu. Behold the Churro Mickey Waffles. 

And if the walk winded you, there is a soda station where you can fill your mug or water bottle. If you're me, you'll fill your Disney mug with crisp Diet Coke for that extra boost of caffeine.

We naturally ordered the waffles, plus Natalie wanted to try the Guava Lemonade. And it's pretty and pink, so it's a perfect accessory for an outfit. But is it any good? Yes! If you like POG juice, you'll love this one. We'd get it again.

And finally, what we came for. What we dreamed about. 

The Churro waffles are incredible. Sugary. Crispy. Cinnamon-y. They are so sweet that you do not even need the syrup they come with. Oh gosh, I hope Disney starts selling a bucket of these. I'd get one and eat the waffles like popcorn. 

Oh, and Disney World has been extra nice and made the Churro waffles available at ANOTHER resort. They are at Coronado Springs in the Cafe Rix cafe. They are served as Chicken & Churro Waffles, and I am sure they are tasty in this form as well. (Oh and they are also at Disney cruises. I've never been on one, but tell me, have you swiped a bunch into a bag?)

Anyhow, if you've never had a Churro waffle, go get some and think of me. 

Is Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Worth It?

We love a Halloween party. And we love Disney. So when you combine the two it's going to be a fabulous time. Right?

Well, theoretically, yes. 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is on select nights from 7-12 until October 31st. The ticket allows you to get into the park as early as 4, so extra time to roam is a deal. 

But the cost? 

Yeah, in this economy, it's hefty. Luckily we went early, so it was on the lower side. 

And our night was sold out. 

The decor is neat.

When you enter, follow the signs where you'll get your trick-or-treat bag.

Be sure to stop and check out everything offered. We saw a few characters out, but the line was long, so we just took pics behind stuff like this:

Oh, and Natalie was the hatbox ghost while Tommy was Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 3 when he briefly became emo. 

There are photopass people, and we did wait for this one:

I liked all the details going on.

You'll get a full size candy bar to start with. Tommy was impressed.

The crowds are slightly lighter, so if you want castle pics, it's the best time to do them.

There's also special party food that you can only get during the festivities. One of our faves was the pumpkin ravioli. Get these. They are at the Pinocchio Village Haus. They were savory and I wished I had more. 

Certain rides are decked out for the party. Space Mountain was pitch black and the teacups had blinking spooky lights.

And yes, you can get as much candy as you want in the trick-or-treat lines. Be sure to go to the one in the Princess Fairytale Hall because we found Maleficent and the Evil Queen. 

Also, head to Haunted Mansion. Right before you go inside there are hilarious talking ghosts. 

Be sure to watch the Boo To You parade. There are two parades: 815 and 1115. We went to the later one. Was it less crowded? I'm not sure. It still seemed pretty packed, but we were able to see okay. 

The Headless Horseman is always a delight but be warned, if it rains a lot, he cannot ride due to wet pavement. 

The parade begins about 15 minutes after the Headless Horseman comes out.

And yes, you do see characters you do not normally spot. Like Mother Gothel from Tangled.

And naturally, we had to see the Halloween party fireworks. Yes, they are different from Happily Ever After. 

We also caught the Hocus Pocus Spectacular. Not only will you see the famous witches, but other known villains pop out. We watched the midnight show, the final one of the evening. Right after the parade ended we shuffled our way over to the castle. Was it still swarming with people? Yes. I was hoping they'd all go to bed, but no, we were amongst night owls I suppose. 

So with everything we got to see and do, is the party worth it? I think at the price point we paid, yes. But as it gets closer to Halloween, tickets rise, and a $229 price tag is too much. Even though the crowds are supposed to be less, ours still seemed rather people-ly. If I had paid over $200, I'd have been more irritated. 

Maybe other agree, because the Halloween party has not sold out yet. In the past, it was one of the first to do so, but I think others are realizing that it's too expensive for what you get. 

Would we return to a party? Of course! We did have a wonderful time but be warned, you will NOT have time to do everything you want, so be sure to make a priority list. 

Have you ever been to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party?