1
: fritter
2
: a light square doughnut usually sprinkled with powdered sugar
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That means beignets, a 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica and, of course, road closures.
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Disney tip: The beignets at New Orleans Square always include a seasonal variety — pumpkin spice in October, peppermint in December, etc.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and rich conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
Our guide, Jonathan Herd, walked us through seemingly every inch, surprising us with treats such as Tiana’s famous beignets and securing a prime viewing spot for the afternoon parade.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Disney tip: The beignets at New Orleans Square always include a seasonal variety — pumpkin spice in October, peppermint in December, etc.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 July 2025
From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and rich conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
Our guide, Jonathan Herd, walked us through seemingly every inch, surprising us with treats such as Tiana’s famous beignets and securing a prime viewing spot for the afternoon parade.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
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“Beignet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beignet. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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