1
: fritter
2
: a light square doughnut usually sprinkled with powdered sugar
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Additionally, fans will likely notice the sweet aroma of Tiana’s famous beignets in the air.
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Essence, 21 May 2024
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is officially set to open on Friday, June 28 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will take riders on a New Orleans journey, even down to the scent of beignets, a representative for Disney confirmed to PEOPLE.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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Essence, 21 May 2024
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is officially set to open on Friday, June 28 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will take riders on a New Orleans journey, even down to the scent of beignets, a representative for Disney confirmed to PEOPLE.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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“Beignet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beignet. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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