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Disney Springs’ Candy Cauldron Spotlights Evil Candy Apple and a Family Legacy

Fresh coverage showcases the shop’s show‑kitchen tradition through a mother‑son mentorship that keeps Disney’s candy apple craft alive.

Overview

  • Disney reiterates the shop’s roots, confirming a 1997 opening at Disney Springs and a candy‑apple tradition at Walt Disney World dating to the early 1970s.
  • The Evil Queen–inspired candy apple is presented as the top seller during Halloween and a year‑round favorite in new local reporting.
  • The dungeon‑themed storefront features a live show kitchen where guests watch cast members dip, swirl, and decorate apples behind the glass.
  • Veteran confectioner Joanne Torres, with more than three decades at Walt Disney World, has trained new makers including her son Pedro Sarraga, who later advanced into merchandise leadership roles.
  • Outlets differ on Sarraga’s start date and separately report, with limited independent corroboration, that he received a Walt Disney Legacy Award.