St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World: The Essential Guide
What to Wear, Where to Go and What to Eat for St. Patrick's Day at Walt Disney World
St. Patrick's Day at Walt Disney World is a fun celebration. Everyone is Irish at this time of year and with food, festivities and fashion, Disney World gets right into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day every March. We take part in the festivities every year and are here to share our top picks for food, plus the best places to be and what to wear to join in the fun.
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The Best Things to Do For St. Patrick's Day at Disney World
St. Patrick's Day falls on Sunday, March 17 in 2024, but the festivities at Disney World are not limited only to the exact day. In fact, celebrations are already under way. If it’s St. Patrick’s Day food that you’re after, you’ll be happy to know that many of festive Disney treats and drinks created especially for St. Patrick’s Day will be available until the end of March. So even if you won't be at Walt Disney World right on the St. Patrick’s Day, there are still opportunities to enjoy the spirit of the celebration.
Top Picks for Food on St. Patrick's Day at Walt Disney World
You can find specialty food items for St. Patrick's Day across much of Walt Disney World Resort, including Disney Springs, the Disney resort hotels and even Disney Parks.
For 2024, our top St. Patrick’s Day food pick can be found at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Head to this quick service dining restaurant and look for the Irish Cream Cheesecake. Not only is this a photo-worthy dessert (featuring the Grand Floridian logo on top), but it's also a delicious Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake with Chantilly cream and gold "coins," which are edible of course. This is a true pot of gold and our top pick for St. Patrick's Day 2024.
You'll find more St. Patrick's Day treats at Beaches and Cream (Shamrock Shake anyone?), Roaring Fork and more Disney hotel establishments.
Disney Springs is the best all-in-one spot for St. Patrick's Day specialty treats. Start at Amorette's Patisserie, the Ganachery and Ghirardelli for sweet treats and don't forget the City Works Eatery and Pour House for a St. Patrick's Day cocktail and D-Luxe Burger for another shake.
This is only scratching the surface, so come hungry and enjoy a little spirit of the Irish!
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Walt Disney World
As you can tell from the food offerings, Disney Springs is party central for St. Patrick's Day festivities. From food, to fun to decorations and festivities, if you really want to get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, then head to Disney Springs.
Raglan Road is extremely popular on St. Patrick's Day. If you're hoping to walk up and grab a seat inside, you'll likely be disappointed. However, they do have patio space available usually and while it's very busy it is possible to find a place if you come early (as in the afternoon) or if you don't mind waiting.
The Best Walt Disney World Theme Parks for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
If you want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a Disney World park, Disney's Hollywood Studios is the place to be. In past years the fun has begun outside of the gates, with upbeat humor and a live host ringing in St. Patrick's Day.
EPCOT is another good park option for St. Patrick's Day, particularly in World Showcase around the U.K. pavilion area.
What to Wear on St. Patrick's Day at Walt Disney World
If you really want to get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day at Walt Disney World by dressing for the occasion, you won't be alone. Wearing any sort of green is a good bet if you don't want to go all out. But if you do like to dress for the occasion, you won't be alone.
At Disney Springs you'll see lots of St. Paddy's day accessories, from hats, to shamrock necklaces and more. So this is a great place to go if you want to dress up for St. Patrick's Day and feel like you're part of a big Disney Irish party.
The same goes for Disney's Hollywood Studios. You'll see plenty of St. Paddy's Day revelers there as well.
Plus, with the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival also happening at the same time, Amelia has some great fashion outfit tips for how to combine it all into the perfect and easy-to-pack outfits. Listen to the podcast episode 219 for full details.
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