Hurricane Hanna’s Loaded Crab Fries: A Storm Worth Weathering

On a recent visit to the Epcot Resorts Area, I found myself looking for a late lunch. After checking a few menus in the My Disney Experience app, I noticed something that looked appetizing at Hurricane Hanna’s. They had a new menu item: Loaded Crab Fries. At this point, I was at the Boardwalk and decided to stop in the Cake Bake Shop’s bakery to pick up a treat for dessert. So with a decadent dessert in hand, I made the pleasant stroll around Crescent Lake to the outdoor waterside bar and grill.

It’s no secret that Hurricane Hanna’s is one of our favorite places to enjoy an outdoor quick-service meal among the resorts. You may remember that I wrote an article last year about how you don’t have to stay at the resort to dine here. This location, situated outside Stormalong Bay Pool, features a dedicated outdoor dining area for those stopping by for a meal. On this day, however, the weather looked questionable. A quick check of the weather app on my phone indicated an upcoming rain shower. So I had my fries boxed to-go and took them inside.

I knew that I could find a seat inside The Solarium or at the outdoor covered pavilion close to Beach Club Marketplace.

After finding a small table and chairs by the window, I unpackaged my makeshift meal. It looked pretty tasty.

The crab fries are described on the menu as fries with crab meat, cheese curds, bacon pieces, and crab bisque. The sauce you see drizzled over them is actually a thin bisque, not cheese.

What can I say? They were delicious, and the crab meat was of good quality. That was really my only concern when I decided to order these. The last time I had something with crab meat, it had a fishy taste to it. Thankfully, there were no issues here. I would and probably will order these again if they stay on the menu.

Now, if you’re wondering about that brownie, I have some thoughts. (Spoiler: It was really good.) You can read about them and more in a separate review of the gluten-free brownie from the Cake Bake Shop.

For more on this resort, see our guide to Disney’s Beach Club Resort. You might also enjoy some of our other dining reviews from the Beach and Yacht Club:

• Our Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club: This article shares some of our favorite places to pick up food and where to enjoy it around the resort.
• Ordering To-Go from Ale and Compass: This guide offers tips on ordering to-go from the Yacht Club’s table service restaurant and enjoying your meal by the pool or in the room.
• Where to Find Prime Rib Sliders at Disney: Shhh! This is one of the best meals at Disney!
• Cape May Cafe Dinner Review: Find out whether or not this meal is worth it, and our tips for when you should dine here.
• Cape May Cafe Breakfast Review: This is such a fun meal with classic characters in unique outfits. We detail our experience and what you should expect.

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