Put Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse Waffles’ on your plate

Walt Disney World Resort’s “panelists” are trained to help guests plan their vacation visits. These seasonal workers need to have knowledge about a full range of park-related topics. Lisa asked: “Where can we find Mickey Mouse waffles in the Magic Kingdom?”

 

Panelist Lindsey N. replied lickety-split: “Waffles are always a great choice, but somehow when they are shaped like Mickey Mouse, they just taste that much better! While you are visiting Magic Kingdom Park, you can find Mickey Waffles at Sleepy Hollow,” a cottage near the Cinderella Castle.

 

Disney’s food website advises: “In order to make real Mickey Waffles at home, you need the right recipe. And that starts with Golden Malted Waffle Mix. Using Golden Malted Waffle Mix means that the same waffle that you indulge in at Disney can now be enjoyed at home.”

“The mix is made with real malt and vanilla and the highest quality wheat. So, you know it’s going to deliver the same amazing aroma and taste that lures you into the breakfast line at Disney!”

 

In some ways, Golden Malted’s business partnership with the Disney organization is pure “Fantasyland,” a dream come true. Golden Malted has other key other customers as well, including Denny’s, Perkins, Marriott, Hilton and Choice Hotels. Yet another cluster is institutional food services accounts, primarily dining halls at colleges and universities.

Editors at SAVEUR, an international food website based in New York City, said Golden Malted mix “may seem a bit pricey for waffle mix, but trust us on this one. Once you try Golden Malted, you’ll never buy another mix again.”

Golden Malted was formulated in 1937 in Buchanan, Mich., by Fred S. Carbon. In 1968, Carbon invented a better waffle maker. He gave them away to his customers, so long as they agreed to buy their waffle mix and other supplies from Golden Malted.

The installation of self-serve waffle makers in “low-frills” hotels, beginning in 2001 launched an entire new wave of public awareness for the Golden Malted brand.

For a good show, grab a seat in the hotel breakfast bar near the waffle maker. There are printed instructions – easy as A, B, C – but then again….

 

Travel writer Lisa McNamara admitted the waffle-making station has always terrified her – what if she scorches the thing and sets off the fire alarms or under-cooks her waffle and it spurts out batter on her chin?

“The siren call of the waffle is too alluring,” she said. “You can do this, Lisa.”

Step 1: These machines are all perfectly calibrated to ensure the correct amount of goop (or dough) measures out into the little cup. Trust the cup.

Step 2: The waffle machine should have been left open for you. Just pour the cup of goop into the center.

Step 3: Close the lid and flip the waffle maker quickly to ensure the dough fills both sides of the iron. Some may dribble out the sides. Don’t worry about that – this isn’t your kitchen, and you don’t need to do the dishes.

Step 4: Pray that the automatic timer and the beeper are working. Upon hearing the beep, open the contraption and admire your fine-looking waffle. Now, prayerfully extract it. Be careful not to touch hot surfaces with your hand or the plastic forks or knives. The utensils could melt on contact.

Step 5: Prepare and eat. Tiny packs of syrup and a butter-like substance should be readily available. Or go for some fruit jelly or even fresh fruit as toppings. Enjoy.

Repeat on your next visit.