Citricos NEW MENU hurt us 🌧️ Disney World Grand Floridian dining review

Citricos is a signature dining restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort that offers fresh, seasonal traditional or vegan disney world cuisine in a whimsical setting inspired by the film ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ style food. Enjoy a variety of dishes, from oak-grilled filet mignon and guava-barbecued short ribs to house-made rigatoni and ancient grains stew. Citricos also caters to different dietary preferences, with gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. Experience the magic of Citricos, where you can savor international wines and cocktails, or indulge in artisanal cheese and dessert selections. Citricos is open for dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and reservations are recommended.
00:00 Welcome to Citricos at DIsney's Grand Floridian Resort
00:36 Passion Margarita (Vegan)
Lunazul Reposado Tequila, House-made Orange Reduction, Passion Fruit, Passion Fruit Pearls
01:55 1806 Old Fashioned (Vegan)
Whistle Pig Rye Whiskey - 10YR, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, House-made Orange Reduction
03:34 Table Bread (Vegan)
served with Earth Balance butter
05:51 Wild Mushrooms Arancini (Vegan)
served with Truffle Aïoli, Watercress, and Champagne Vinaigrette
08:15 Yuzu-Soy Roasted Duck Breast
Braised Duck Dumplings, Butternut Tonkotsu, Soy Quail Egg, Sesame Aïoli
10:13 Sunset Margarita (Vegan)
Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Smoked Chili Bitters, Lime, and Agave
11:18 Ancient Grains "Stew'" (Vegan)
Smoked Celeriac Purée, Baby Roasted Vegetables, Sweet Sorghum-Carrot, Baby Kalette (Plant-based)
15:00 Grilled Pear Char Siu Porcelet Chop
Baby Bok Choy, Miso Sweet Potato, Compressed Asian Pear
18:05 Praline Coconut Tart (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Toasted Coconut, Vanilla Sponge, Praline Mousse
21:51 Overall thoughts on Disney's Grand Floridian Citricos experience
Citricos at Disney's Grand Floridian resort was originally called Flagler’s, after Henry Flagler, a railroad tycoon who built the first hotels in Florida. Citricos features a 16-foot-high mural of a Mediterranean seaside village, painted by Disney Imagineer Dorothea Redmond. It has a dress code but it's not enforced. Citricos does accept walt disney world annual passholder discounts.
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[@kellyrose4911]

I'm so disappointed that the rigatoni and apple rose are gone. It was my favorite dish on property, and they generously prepared it for me without mushrooms (extra beautiful baby zucchini). Also, with the apple rose gone, we lost the delicious house-made coconut milk ice cream, which our lovely server used to make my affogato on occasion. I think I had the rigatoni and apple rose around a dozen times in the last year - it kept calling me :). This is not a happy change.😭 BTW - I agree that Princess looked stunning in this video.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

We're super sad about the apple rose too. The server said both items were removed because they weren't selling enough. We all tried to support and it's sad it wasn't enough.

[@Melissa-vp2wz]

I’m going to make two comments because I have several very different thoughts. The first is that Princess looks even more fabulous than usual 😉😍😃

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Thank you!! Only the special ears get worn at signature dining! ❤👸

[@Melissa-vp2wz]

❤️💃🏻👸

[@marcicampbell3309]

My husband is working on getting better vegetarian and vegan options at the restaurant he works at. Love the vegan reviews! Love the non vegan reviews as well! But the vegan ones are giving him ideas of what people like and dislike 😊. Thank you!

[@PrincessandtheBear]

That is so great!!! It gives us great joy to know we helped in some small part of that process.

[@devinb1396]

Even if Disney tried and failed on a veggie dish, it's still better than a boring impossible burger or sausage

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Very true! It's just unfortunate they couldn't keep both options on the menu.

[@weaseljavelin9443]

My name is Craig Dennis how are you both doing today and me and my mom and my dad are doing fine today me and my mom and my dad wish you both a nice safe happy holiday season👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Hi Craig Dennis! Hope you have a wonderful week this week!

[@christine3507]

Ugh. Hate when old favorites let you down. Agree the bar/lounge is the way to go and love that arancini!

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Yeah, this is the way for now until the menu improves.

[@terraJosh]

Absolutely INSANE they got rid of the plant based bolognese… one of my FAV dishes on Disney property.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Same! We loved that dish and it hurt immensely to be told it wasn't popular enough to keep on the menu.

[@KyleDavisMusic]

Is it really that loud in the restaurant? Holy moly!

[@PrincessandtheBear]

It was completely packed when we were seated, likely due to being seated so late. By the time our meal was over, the restaurant was almost empty and quiet again.

[@ipdvb4853]

I cannot believe they got rid of the Apple Rose... It was so unique. Sad downgrade of what was one of the best vegan menus on property.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

100%!!!

[@Melissa-vp2wz]

Now that Princess’ fabulousness has been acknowledged, what fresh hell is this?!!!!! Where is my rigatoni?!! It was my favourite and I hadn’t heard they had changed the menu. 😭 I’m genuinely really disappointed. As suggested, the lounge for the arancini and a drink seems the only way we’ll experience Citricos for a while. 😔 PS I’ve never had carob…😬

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Yeah.... it's super heart breaking. The server said the rigatoni was removed because it was a lot of prep and not enough people were ordering it. If they think that this "stew" is going to get more people to come in, they're completely wrong. You're also very lucky you haven't had carob.

[@Melissa-vp2wz]

I mean, even I wouldn’t go for the stew. And I love non-alt meat options. Sigh…

[@glutenfreedairyfreedisney]

This is such a bummer! I was excited to see a gluten free & vegan dessert listed but ooof based on your reactions it sounds like it is not the one. And Brandon is with Bear on the Old Fashioned rankings with Topolino's ranking at the tops. The drinks at Citricos are great, but we both think Topolino's takes it on cocktails (and maybe food right now too. 😬). Thanks for sharing a review of the updated menu!

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Thank you so much!! We were aiming to get more gf items but the Citricos menu is lacking on that too so all we got was dessert. Topolino's is definitely the way! Appreciate you two.

[@glutenfreedairyfreedisney]

@@PrincessandtheBear We appreciate you two too & the honesty in your reviews! 😍

[@amykathleen2005]

I want that arancini!!

[@PrincessandtheBear]

The lounge is the way.

[@courtneyshoff5709]

Ugh, disappointing menu changes. 😢 As always, I thank you for your honest and fun reviews. ✌️💞

[@PrincessandtheBear]

You are so welcome!

[@user-cc6jc3qx2d]

Could they get some vegans to help them tatste test some dishes? Maybe have some vegan nutritionists consult on some PROTEIN options? It’s not hard, it just requires some thought.

[@user-cc6jc3qx2d]

That “entree” is $36???????? Oh, no Disney. Oh NO.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Yeah... Would be nice to have someone test but also the prices are outrageous.

[@janetg1119]

I love that pasta!! How can they get rid of it😡. It was the main reason I’d go there

[@PrincessandtheBear]

We were told it was removed from the menu because the demand wasn't high for it. 💔

[@Moonie504]

The community is right! We love your reviews, but Bear you don't always have to have dairy! Your health is important. That stew had me squinting at the screen. Like... it's so odd even just visually, if to say nothing of it conceptually. Just give me a fancy stew!! Where's the BROTH. I know chefs want to do something fancy but idk conceptually it makes me angry. Everything else looked wonderful though, but it sounds like you can get those at the bar so. Thank you for the reviews 💙💜

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Absolutely! Citricos is not worth it anymore. And to say the pasta was removed because it wasn't popular?! They're in for a rude awakening when that stew sells even less.

[@nolagirl6266]

How can Universal get Vegan so right yet Disney get it so wrong??

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Seriously

[@michellespear1761]

Oh no! Loved the arancini and rigatoni. That new vegan dish is disappointing. My boys loved the old duck app. I dont think they'd eat this new duck dish. I guess I won't spend my money at Citricos again. So sad.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

It is sad

[@itskylelucas]

Stew? Someone tell them words have meaning, and that that’s not a stew.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

You are 100% correct. We definitely left lots feedback with our server.

[@lexmelinda]

So disappointing. Citricos is worth it for a cocktail and the arancini. Need to do a progressive dinner for a better entree.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Absolutely! The lounge is the way to go for sure.

[@LarryLewis-sz1dx]

Nice but expensive meal. Poor Princess was abused in childhood.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

Very health-conscious parents

[@jentracey1758]

Ugh what a disappointment. I love heathy dishes, but that entree does not look appealing at all. Sorry to hear what you had to endure with the carob, Princess. I still remember your carrot cake story from one of your first visits to Space 220.

[@PrincessandtheBear]

That's right! Carrot Cake and carob are two things I cannot do in my adult life. 👸🏽

[@jentracey1758]

Well then that one at Space 220 must be good!

[@PrincessandtheBear]

@@jentracey1758 Oh yes! Doesn't even taste like your typical Carrot Cake.