Pinstripe Parlour
It was in the 1920's during baseball's prime, a father and son first opened up their little baseball-based dessert and snack restaurant. They never were very famous, but they had some delicious homemade desserts that the few people who knew about them raved about. But the son grew up and pursued his dream of being a baseball player. He was the star player on his first baseball team, the Mudville Caseys, and made it into the MLB. He was a great player, but felt bad for leaving his dad who was going out of business. One day, in an interview, the son talked about what he did to get there, and he started with the dessert parlour. And then, to the son's surprise, when he came home it turned out that the interview made the little restaurant extremely popular!
To this day, the ownership of the parlour has been passed down generation to generation, and the Americana-baseball deserts are now world-renowned. However, they still keep the place simple and pride themselves on how they got there with the American Dream and the love of American Baseball.
Pinstripe Parlour has two locations; One in Epcot, as well as one in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Epcot Version:
Standing three stories tall and towering proudly over the "American Adventure" pavilion, the exterior to Epcot's "Pinstripe Palace" is themed after the most American of traditions...the grand ritual of going to a baseball game.
The "stadium" style venue is actually a forced perspective version of a ball park which combines iconic elements from such famed stadiums such as Wrigley's Field and Yankee Stadium into one impressive piece of architechture.
Hanging proudly over the entrance is the "Pristine Parlor" sign, along with two baseball bats crossing each other. Guests can either choose to dine at "The Dugout" or "The Bleachers". The Dugout offers weather-controlled seating while The Bleachers afford guests views of the ball park, where occasional baseball games can be watched. Throughout the building, the sounds of the resident ball park organ can be heard pumping out classic tunes such as "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", "Baby Elephant Walk", and "The Star Spangled Banner".
Disney's Hollywood Studios Version:
Another Pinstripe Parlour can be found in Streets of America, in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. Before you even enter, you are immersed in the Hollywood-facade theming of a New York street. Continuing down the road, on the intersection of two different routes lies Pinstripe Parlour. An older, wooden building on the bottom level of the street sits there, with its historical age showing, but also its character.
Streets of America Location Exterior Art
No matter the location, you step into the doors, and you're filled with a sense of Americana as you are transported into the world of baseball. On your left, you see a bar, where there are two tenders, dressed in their finest baseball uniforms. Behind the counter, you have pictures, baseballs, and bats hanging from the wall and on shelfs, autographed by some of baseball's finest, such as Babe Ruth and Joltin' Joe DiMaggio. To the right, you have an organ placed in the corner, with someone playing iconic tunes such as "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". There is seating on the right near the organ, while there is additional seating in another room in the rear. In that room, more memorabilia is hanging, and there is a section dedicated for some "Baffle Ball" machines, the original Pinball (was created in 1931) but with baseball bats instead of flippers. Meandering around in the seating areas are "barkers" of sorts, who ask you trivia about baseball, and if you get a question right, you get some peanuts, popcorn, or Cracker Jack!
Offerings:
A more in-depth look at the menu items:
The Chief's Cotton Cracker Jacks
Fresh popcorn and steaming roasted peanuts rolled in warm house-made caramel until well coated, then tossed with bits of sweet cotton candy. Served in a red and white striped paper cone, and, optionally, drizzled with real strawberry or dark chocolate syrup.
Geronimo "The Chief" Berroa was a rightfielder and designated hitter from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Initially signed by the Toronto Blue Jays (#29), his nearly 20 year career saw him at bat for the Atletics (#29), Reds (#35), Marlins (#16), Indians (#29), Braves (#18, #22, #37), Orioles (#10, #29), Tigers (#29) and LA Dodgers (#17). In the major leagues he hit 101 home runs, 692 hits and 510 strikes and a career best in 1996 with 36 home runs and 106 RBIs.
Cracker Jack Churros
Our house made Cracker Jacks are blended into crunchy bits, then mixed with delightful churro batter, fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar to make this delightful, airy, and crunchy experience. Optional dark or white chocolate dipping sauce is available.
Mr. Cub's Cracker Jack Cone
Choose our delicious homemade chocolate and vanilla ice cream, or pick your own flavors for this delightful treat! A freshly baked flaky waffle cone is topped with a scoop of ice cream, which is then dipped in warm dark chocolate and rolled in crushed house made Cracker Jacks to form a chocolate shell with a crunchy bonus! This is then topped with a scoop of butter pecan ice cream (or the flavor of your choice).
Ernie "Mr. Cub" Banks was a first baseman and shortstop with an 18 year career for North Chicago's favorite sluggers! During his tenure with the Cubs, #14 earned 2,583 hits and 512 home runs. His jersey and number were retired in 1982, putting him in a select few such as Billy Williams and Greg Maddux. His jersey was the first to be retired in Club History. Other career highlights include 14 All-Star teams, 2 National League MVP awards, the Gold Glove, the MLB All-Century Team and 2 National League RBI championships. A fan favorite, he was inducted into the MLB hall of fame in 1977, and in 2013 was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contribution to sports.
Cracker Jack Cupcake
This delight is a silky vanilla cupcake with a warm and gooey milk chocolate center, topped with a sweet peanut butter icing and dipped in fresh house-made cracker jacks for the right amount of crunch!
Chicken Man's Corn Dogs
Vanilla infused cake filled with banana ice cream, dipped in semi-sweet milk chocolate and rolled in brown sugar. Served with caramel "mustard" and fresh strawberry "ketchup" dipping sauces.
Wade "Chicken Man" Boggs was a third baseman with an 18 year career mostly with the Boston Red Sox (#26). He also played for the New York Yankees (#12) and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (#12). His career saw 3,010 hits and 118 home runs. Career highlights include 12 All-Star teams, 2 Gold Glove Awards, 8 Silver Slugger Awards, 5 American League Batting Champion awards, and one World Series Champion Ring (1996).
Sweet Fries
Delicate pound cake cut into thin strips and dipped in funnel cake batter, then fried and sprinkled with cane sugar crystals while still warm, to create a dripping sweet, yet crunchy, coating. Strawberry "Ketchup", caramel or dark chocolate dipping sauces available.
Hammerin' Hank's Hot Dogs
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream rolled in crumbled corn flakes and cinnemon sugar, served in a formed pound cake "bun" and drizzled with caramel "mustard", strawberry "ketchup" and a green candy "relish" made from crushed rock candy.
Hank "Hammerin' Hank" Greenberg was a first baseman and leftfielder who played for the Detroit Tigers (#7, #5) and later the Pirates (#5). His 17 year career saw 5 All-STar teams, 2 American League MVPs, 4 American League Home Run Champions, 4 American League RBI Champions and 2 World Series Rings. His jersey and number were retired by the Tigers in 1983, and he was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1956.
Team Pride Cookies
Frosted cookies with your team's logo! Teams are rotated daily among teams which have won the world series throughout history, or you may request one of our baristas to create a cookie with your favorite team logo just for you!
Cookie flavor options include:
Sugar Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Mint and Dark Chocolate Cookie
Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookie
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
In addition, your cookie can be dipped in milk or dark chocolate before icing to create an added layer of flavor.
Team Pride Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
After you pick your cookie, you can take it a step further by pairing it with one of our house made ice cream options and have it rolled in one of our toppings, or even sandwiched with fresh fruit!
Old Pete's Pies
Pies have a history with baseball which dates back to small town teams competing, and before the era of big concessions. Community groups would come together and make a variety of the tasty treats to peddle to hungry ballgame watchers with a sweet tooth.
Choose from a variety of house made, from scratch, pies, with a delicate buttery crust and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Flavours range from peach, apple, cherry, blueberry, pecan and razzleberry, and of course you can have it a la mode by adding a scoop (or two) of your favorite ice cream!
Grover "Old Pete" Alexander was a pitcher for the Phillies, Cubs and Cardinals. His 19 year career saw 3 Triple Crowns, 5 National Leage Championships, 4 National Leage ERA Champions, 6 National League Strikeout Champions, and one World Series Ring. He was inducted to the MLB Hall of Fame in 1938, and his jersey was retired by the Phillies in 2001. Interestingly, his number could not be retired because, when he played, the team did not yet assign numbers to players, so he had no number to retire!
Babe Ruth's Grand Slam Sundae
Create your own home run! This sundae is certainly a challenge. This dessert is worthy of the big player with the notoriously big appetite. If you complete it on your own, you'll even get a commemorative t-shirt! Choose from the following options to create your grand slam!
8 scoops of the ice cream of your choice
12 1/4 cup toppings
2 sides of fresh fruit
George Herman "Babe" Ruth was an outfielder and pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees (#3) and the Boston Braves (#3). His 21 year career saw 2,873 hits and 714 home runs. He earned 2 All Star teams, an American League MVP, an American League Batting Champion, 12 American League Home Run Champions, 6 American League RBI Champions, an American League ERA Champion, the MLB All-Century Team, the MLB All-TIme Team and an impressive 7 World Series Rings. He was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1936, and his jersey and number were retired by the New York Yankees in 1948.
Fresh Roasted Peanuts
Available several ways:
1) Traditional in shell coated in kosher salt
2) Boiled in shell for that southern flair
3) Shelled and double roasted, then tossed in cinnamon sugar for a unique sweet treat
Also available as an ice cream topping option.
House Made Root Beer and Floats
Our own Root Beer brewed in house. Served in tall frozen frosty collectable mugs. Add the fresh ice cream of your choice, fresh whipped cream and don't forget the cherry for a delightful Root Beer Float!
Arriba Clemente Creamsicle Milkshake
Orange or Strawberry ice cream swirled with vanilla ice cream and fruit juice, then drizzled with fruit syrup and whipped cream to create a light and delightful treat for a warm game day!
Roberto "Arriba" Clemente was a right fielder who played for the Pirates for 18 years before his untimely death in an aviation accient in 1972 while on route to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. A well known humanitarian, #21 also had a stellar career, boasting 15 All-Star Teams, a National League MVP, a World Series MVP, 12 Gold Glove Awards, 4 National League Batting Champions, and 2 World Series Rings. He had 3,000 hits and 240 career home runs. His jersey and number were retired by the Pirates in 1973, and he was inducted into the MLB hall of fame the same year.
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In sum, Pinstripe Parlour is a unique type of desert destination in Walt Disney World, or any theme park or that matter. You won't just be getting a bag of popcorn or cone of Ice Cream, but you will have authentic and creative baseball-themed snacks, all in a themed environment that will reinstate the American spirit inside of you. Thank you for reading the Sklaronah Tribe's first proposal, and we hope to see you here real soon!