Being a cast member definitely has its perks here and there. One of the main ones has to do with the enjoyment of the services that Disney actually offers. This includes access to all the resorts and all of their restaurants. The longer you work for Disney, the more secrets you discover. That being said, I am about to reveal two of among the greatest eating experiences in all of Central Florida---not just Disney. One involves the best burger in Disney World, and the other is one of the biggest desserts this side of the entire state.
In the Yacht and Beach Club is a restaurant that does not take discounts, does not accept the 50% coupons, and does not even accept reservations. That’s because they don’t want any more popularity on their extremely small eatery. Beaches and Cream is an extremely popular restaurant in the Boardwalk area that has developed a heavy reputation amongst the locals and frequent visitors. It has the pizzazz of a diner, and the food quality of the fanciest restaurants around.
The diner theme of this place is supported by its menu. It has your mix of soups, salads, and sandwiches, and they also add syrup to your sodas---ranging from chocolate to vanilla to even raspberry. Chocolate Fanta anyone? Actually, I had originally written that as a joke, now it doesn’t sound half bad. Chocolate orange. Hmmm. Now, the dessert menu is twice as big as the lunch/dinner menu, but we will get back to that later. Now, we shall discuss the burgers.
The cheeseburgers here are hands-down the best in Walt Disney, among the best in Central Florida, and just inches away from Five Guys quality. These burgers are thick, juicy, plentiful, and just oh so delicious. What makes these burgers different and superior to everything else is the quality of the meat. Don’t ask me why, don’t ask me how. The point is the burger itself is of a different meat from what you usually get in the parks, on the high end of the awesomeness Richter scale. Walt Disney World has its share of good burgers (Magic Kingdom), bad burgers (Animal Kingdom), and ugly burgers (Animal Kingdom), but Beaches n’ Cream makes up for all the mediocre burgers in the Central Florida area.
And then, the dessert. We can start with 8 different types of ice cream. They are your typical flavors, vanilla, chocolate, etc. And now we dwell a bit deeper. This place has ice cream sodas, floats, milkshakes, sundaes, cakes, mudslides, no way Joses (Peanut Butter and Hot Fudge delight featuring Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Morsels, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry ---in other words, amaaaaaazing), banana splits, brownies, and...........
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The kitchen sink. The big, bad, furious, kitchen sink. Yes, the infamous kitchen sink. This piece of majestic awesomeness serves four people easily, and it contains every single topping that the staff has at that moment. You get 8 scoops of ice cream, and the toppings totally vary depending on when you arrive and what day. Trust me, I’ve fought this monster many times and the toppings vary quite a bit. Here are the toppings I’ve tackled over the years during my various battles against the Sink: whole can of whipped cream, cherries, strawberries, banana pieces, sprinkles, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, hot fudge, strawberry syrup, oreos, pound cake, brownies, waffle pieces, and more.
Now, there is a challenge involving the kitchen sink---for those heroic enough to confront it. With a failure rate of 75%, you better think twice before attempting this. If you can eat this monster (repeating: 8 scoops of ice cream, whole can of whipped cream, whatever other topping they can get their hands on) in under an hour by yourself without getting up, your dessert is free. Now, what totally kills most people in this challenge is the sheer richness of it all. None of the toppings or the ice cream are light, they all pack a major punch. The entire can of whipped cream does not help either. This mix of every dessert ever invented is a very tasty treat, but prepare to share because finishing this endless amount of sugar requires backup.
Bottom Line: Beaches n’ Cream is another hidden Disney gem that is more proof as to why Walt Disney World is the go-to place for great (and varied) food. In the midst of a beautiful resort area, this restaurant is full of quality food, quality atmosphere, and a slight spark of insanity that just doesn’t exist in your typical restaurant. You have your juicy burgers; you have vanilla Coke diner-style, and best of all, a great selection of desserts that ranges from nice sundaes to epic works of sugary art. This is a must visit if you are staying at Disney, or if you live in the Central
Florida area. Whether for lunch or dinner, you will walk away from this place full and satisfied.
Final Verdict: Strongly Recommend
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Me: 0
Kitchen Sink: 6
1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 934-7000
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