Make Your WinterFest Merrier with Festive Holiday Food!
Updated: 11/19/2024 with Dining Plan information and some new menu items!
Your WinterFest visit isn't complete without treating your taste buds to a delectable menu of holiday fare including savory selections, irresistible snacks and delicious desserts.
Featured 2024 WinterFest Menu Items
Cafe du Pere Noel | French Corner
- Pull-A-Part Bread- Indulge in our beloved Kings Island cinnamon treat. Soft, buttery dough coated in cinnamon sugar, baked to perfection, and frosted with a decadent cream cheese icing.
- Cranberry Orange Pull-A-Part Bread- A festive take on the classic favorite, baked with cranberries and finished with a layer of sweet orange icing.
- Christmas Cookie Butter Crepe - Warm Crepe Filled with Cookie Butter, topped with Fresh Whipped Cream and Holiday Sprinkles.
- (New for 2024) White Chicken Chili- Chef’s own recipe of stewed tender chicken, white beans, bell peppers, herbs and spices served in a bread bowl. *Dining Plan Item
New for 2024 - White Chicken Chili at Cafe du Pere Noel
Christmas Cookie Butter Crepe at Cafe du Pere Noel
Old St. Nick Potato Factory | Rivertown Potato Works
- (New for 2024) Honey Ham & Cheese Fries - Our famous hand cut fries are topped with honey ham, mustard glaze, green onions and two types of cheese. *Dining Plan Item.
New for 2024 - Honey Ham and Cheese Fries at Old St. Nick Potato Factory
Smokehouse Christmas | Coney Bar B Que
- Get ready for a classic country Christmas with all your favorites including roasted turkey breast*, honey pork loin*, holiday sausage*, cranberry barbecue sauce, corn souffle*, sweet potato fries*, drop biscuits, and a featured hot holiday dessert. We're also serving up everyone’s favorites- hand breaded chicken tenders and our in-house smoked pulled pork. *Dining Plan Items
A classic country holiday meal at Smokehouse Christmas.
Wishbone Grill
- It's a Wonderful Chop - Grilled Pork chop paired with caramelized onion apple compote, served on a bun with saratoga chips on the side.
- Loaded Potato Soup - Potato cream soup, topped with bacon, cheddar and sour cream. *Dining Plan Item
Loaded Potato Soup at Wishbone Grill
Blitzen's Brewhouse | Miami River Brewhouse
- Holiday Meatloaf Burger - Comfort food reimagined for the holidays. Meatloaf made with a house blend of seasoning, topped with Munster cheese, sweet tomato sauce, crispy bacon, and shaved red onion on a toasted bun. *Dining Plan Item
- Christmas Turkey Sandwich - Crispy turkey breast sandwich, lettuce, tomatoes & cranberry aioli on a toasted bun.
Christmas Turkey Sandwich at Blitzen's Brewhouse
Scrooge's Sausage Haus | Grain & Grill
- Scrooge has added his own holiday flair to the menu. Choose from featured entrees like cranberry chicken sausage*, classic smoked sausage*, the new turkey dinner balls* or fan-favorite crispy chicken tenders. Complete your meal with staple sides like mac & cheese, Brussel sprouts, garlic potatoes, Greek salad or try a winter salad* for a festive addition. *Dining Plan Items
New for 2024 - the Turkey Dinner Ball at Scrooge's Sausage Haus.
Tannenbaumhaus | Festhaus
- Shepherd's Pie- An Old World Favorite. Enjoy a hearty filling of tender beef & vegetables simmered in a rich stock. Topped and baked with creamy mashed potatoes and served with a baguette. *Dining Plan Item
Shepherd's Pie at Tannenbaumhaus.
Prancer's Pizza | International Street Pizza
- Grandma’s Holiday Meatball Hoagie- Chef’s family recipe made with meatballs, marinara, provolone and parmesan cheese. *Dining Plan Item
Meatball Hoagie at Prancer's Pizza.
International Restaurant Winter Buffet
- An elevated dining experience featuring a traditional holiday menu. Come on up and enjoy this bountiful buffet and a GREAT view. Open seating available for select dates.
The best view in the park at the International Restaurant Winter Buffet.
Blitzen's Hot Beverage Bar | Graeter's
- Jack Frost's Blue Hot Chocolate- Our signature blue ice cream reimagined by Jack Frost, served hot for the holiday with marshmallows, sprinkles, blue ice cream fudge & whipped cream.
- Blitzen's Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate- Hot chocolate with caramel syrup topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel and chocolate drizzle and two pretzels.
- Ms. Candy Cane Peppermint Hot Chocolate- Enjoy this peppermint flavored hot chocolate, finished with crushed peppermints and a whole candy cane, courtesy of Miss Candy Cane.
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Gingy's Gingerbread Hot Chocolate- A cinnamon & ginger infused hot chocolate, topped with marshmallows, cinnamon sugar topping, two gingerbread cookies, baked by Gingy herself.
Ms. Candy Cane's Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Claus Confectionary | Rivertown Funnel Cake (+ International Street Funnel Cake)
- Hot Chocolate Funnel Cake- Chocolate funnel cake topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and mallow creme. Or, if you can't decide, try the Funnel Cake Trio to sample three different funnel cakes!
Hot Chocolate Funnel Cake
Creme Brulee Funnel Cake
Candy Cane Cafe | Sweet Spot
Stop by Candy Cane Cafe for your favorite WinterFest sweet treats, including hot cocoa cookies, sweet potato bread pudding, coconut raspberry snowballs and Eggnog Cream Puffs.
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding at Candy Cane Cafe.
Coconut Raspberry Snowball at Candy Cane Cafe
Eggnog Cream Puff at Candy Cane Cafe
Returning Favorites!
Don't forget to stop by Blitzen's Brewhouse for the famous Holiday Meatloaf Burger*, and Enrique's Christmas Cafe to Build Your Own Mac & Cheese with more than 25 toppings*! *Dining Plan Options
