At DFB, we’re committed to all things Disney and all things food. When the two topics are brought together in conversation, things get very serious around here. Arguments get heated, friendships are lost, and blood gets spilled. 😉
Ok, it’s not that bad. We just know what we like and are very passionate about it! We had a lengthy discussion about what Disney World snacks we’d never eat again. Brace yourselves! Some of our opinions may surprise you.
Jumbo Turkey Leg
If there’s one thing we could all agree on, it was that those giant turkey legs can hit the road, JACK. We agreed that they are greasy, heavy, and WAY too much work to consume. There are so many other delicious things in the World, so thank you, next!
That said, the Jumbo Turkey Legs are ICONIC. This is the snack that makes you feel like a prehistoric caveman who somehow ended up in a theme park. If you enjoy feeling like you’re from the Mesozoic Era, grab one next time you smell that familiar smoky smell (when we do eat these, the Liberty Square Market in Magic Kingdom is where we tend to go lookin’!). This is the snack that keeps on giving and can easily feed two people!
Marshmallow Wands
Put a marshmallow on a stick, maybe throw some sprinkles on it, and call it day! Some of us feel like you might as well bring your own marshmallows and eat them out of the bag. Once we got out of our childhood years, some of us found marshmallows to be sickeningly sweet and just too much. These treats are quite literally sugar dipped in even more sugar! Our apologies if you find these to be tempting treats. Maybe if they start dipping the marshmallow in Nutella we could get behind them. 😉
The wands taste much better when made fresh from the Main Street Confectionary. But, if you’re looking for a truly transformative Marshmallow Wand experience, you might want to grab one dipped in caramel at EPCOT from Karamell-Küche (the caramel here is so next level that it totally transforms these treats into an absolute DELIGHT).
The more goodies the wands are dipped in, the better it generally tastes! Marshmallow fans will enjoy the wands dipped in caramel, chocolate, sprinkles, and candies.
See our thoughts on the marshmallow Mickeys dipped in buttery Werther’s Caramel in EPCOT!
Anything You Can Get at a Gas Station
Here’s a hot tip from all of us: If you can get it at a gas station…get it at a gas station. We love a bag of chips or snacks from a gas station as much as anyone just…not at Disney World. We vote for not buying that $5 bag of Doritos or a packaged rice crispy treat at Disney when there are plenty of fresh rice crispies at the bakeries and tons of other fresh-made goodies you can spend your hard-earned Disney Dollars on.
P.S. Florida has an amazing convenience store chain — Wawa. They’ve got good, cheap coffee drinks, chips, sandwiches, fruit, and fresh pretzels. As far as quality goods, Wawa is where it’s at! Fill up your bag with goodies and bring it to the park with you if you want to save a couple bucks and still get good gas station grub.
Pizza from PizzeRizzo
Disney had an opportunity to change up the menu when Pizza Planet became PizzeRizzo in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Alas, the place still serves pillowy (and not in a good way), stale pizza that’s pretty disappointing. (We suggest trying the newly revamped ABC Commissary or Ronto Roasters for GOOD Hollywood Studios eats!) We’re also hoping that Disney will someday give us the Pizza Planet we deserve. Where’s our claw machine, futuristic beverage stations, and arcade games?? We’re wishing on a star for that one.
What it lacks in great pizza, it makes up for in Muppet jokes and references. Be on the lookout for the neon sign that flashes in front of the restaurant between “The City’s Top Rated Pizza” and “It’s Rat Pizza.” Pretty cute! It’s also located right next to Muppet*Vision 3D in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Muppet fans can take in a flick starring their favorite characters then enjoy a themed lunch!
Click here to see why you should order anything BUT the pizza at PizzeRizzo!
Green Milk
Blue Milk from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is iconic. It’s one of those snacks you have to get at least once to say you did. The taste could absolutely be improved, however. It’s an odd cross between a milkshake and fruit smoothie but without the creamy sensation of real dairy. Don’t get us wrong, we don’t want to throw out the feeling of drinking real Blue or Green Milk. We think everyone should try it at least once for the experience! It’s just not our favorite frozen Disney beverage.
We understand making the drink open to guests unable to eat dairy (the milks used are coconut and rice milks, making it dairy-free!) but the pseudo-dairy combined with a LOT of fruit flavors that are both strong and muted at the exact same time is…unique. P.S. For the adults, we suggest the boozy Blue and Green Milk. A shot of rum or tequila helps round out the taste quite a bit!
Check out the hack that might change your mind about the milks in Galaxy’s Edge!
Snack Menu at Oga’s Cantina
We came to an agreement that the entire snack menu at Oga’s could use some improvement. The Happabore Sampler is a hodgepodge of strange items like SPAM and pulled string cheese. We could definitely use some more cohesive meats and veggies in this dish.
And, a serving of the Batuu Bits is a little like ordering a bowl of strange Chex mix. We will say that the Batuu Bits have been vastly improved. (We hope The Happabore Platter gets the same treatment soon!) The newer addition of Chermoula Dip adds much-needed flavor to the freeze-dried veggies and chips!
But, still, our reporters have mixed thoughts on this one. One of our reporters does feel like the snack has a fun kick. Plus, you’ll need a little food to balance out all those Fuzzy Tauntans you put down!
Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland recently got a tasty and savory addition as part of the Life Day celebrations. Their version of the sampler is also a bit different. We hope new dishes or other changes ultimately make their way to Oga’s in Disney World in the future.
Click here to see our comparison of the samplers at Oga’s Cantina in Disney World vs. Disneyland!
Snacks that Disneyland Does Better
We agree that Disney World could learn a hard lesson about the snacks over at Disneyland. Namely, churros and corn dogs. Disney World has been known to serve stale churros that have been sitting out for a while. Plus, all that added humidity over at Disney World is sure to do a number on the crunch of a churro! You have to get them when they’re fresh because no one likes an old churro!
Disneyland’s churros are crisp, fresh, and get high marks from us! If you want a fresh churro from Disney World your best bet is to get the fresh churros from Nomad Lounge or Sunshine Churros at Disney Springs.
As far as the corn dogs, Disney World has tried half-heartedly a number of times to serve the famous and perfect corn dogs that are so popular in Disneyland. Sleepy Hollow served — then stopped — now serves once again a hand-dipped dog very similar to the Disneyland version that we’re happy to see very recently returned. Before that, Disney Springs’ Fantasy Faire food truck attempted to serve a hand-dipped corn dog that claimed to be the same as Disneyland but we weren’t feeling it quite like the original from Cali. Once you have a Disneyland corn dog, you won’t go back! Take notes, Disney World!
That said, if you’re craving corn dogs at Disney World, you can’t go wrong with the Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner. We could eat these fried, doughy nuggs all day long! You can also find hand-dipped corn dogs, as we mentioned, at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom. While Disney World’s version isn’t quite as good as Disneyland’s corn dogs, they still hit the spot.
Check out Disney World’s latest attempt at the Disneyland-style dogs!
Split Decisions
There were a few snacks that we couldn’t agree on. Some of the team wanted them out and others couldn’t stand the idea of parting with them. Pickles were a big one. While the pickles are fairly standard at Disney World, sometimes you just want an ice-cold, salty snack! You can find pickles-in-a-bag at the fresh fruit stands located around the theme parks.
Pongu Lumpia is always a little controversial. It probably stems from the age-old argument about whether pineapple should be on pizza. Some hate it and some love it. (This particular writer happens to love pineapple and cream cheese wrapped in a fried spring roll.) We suggest heading to Pongu Pongu in Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and trying it for yourself! Also, did you know “pongu” means “party” in the Na’vi language? Who wouldn’t want to try a snack called Party Lumpia??
We’re really giving it to Galaxy’s Edge today! Kat Saka’s Kettle Corn is something many of our readers and team just can’t get behind. To some of us, the “fruity” purple popcorn has an odd, artificial taste. The red chili popcorn doesn’t quite hit the mark in terms of spice either. We’d love to have the spicy popcorn pack a punch! Either way, we have one or two team members who are STAUNCH believers in the spicy and sweet popcorn combo. Again, we think this is a snack that you need to try for yourself to form your own opinion!
This conversation could go on forever so we’ll stop while we’re ahead! We apologize if your favorite snack made the list. But hey, we’re open to a friendly argument about Disney snacks. See if you can change our minds in the comments!
And while these aren’t our favorite things, we always give items a second chance and a shot. So, we will keep reviewing them and letting you know if they end up changing our minds.
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mmnre says
Loved the comment about Wawa Gas Stations. We have had them here in southeastern PA forever and we love them. Wawa coffee is good and is a great price!
Rich says
I must add the cinnamon roll at Gaston’s. So overrated. Horrible taste.
Cristina says
I’m not sure even alcohol would get me to try the blue or green milk. Agreed that Disneyland has the best corn dogs and churros.
Beth says
I would eat pongo lumpia all day long!!! It’s one of my favorite snacks
Ken says
FL has Wawa, but is not “home” to Wawa. They originated in PA, and expanded into FL.
Noah says
Wawa is from Pennsylvania, not Florida
Wendy Dauderman says
So happy that I live in California! Yes, Disneyland has the BEST corndogs and churros! Lucky us!!
Micah says
I literally had a turkey leg with a pickle as one of my meals at MK last month!! 🤣 everything else on the list I can agree with but my kids and I ALWAYS get that turkey leg!!
Major Bob says
You just demonstrated how to be out of touch with the average WDW fan — the turkey legs are a huge hit with my entire family and friends on every trip! One of the items that’s always on our “must do” list each visit.
DFB Sarah says
Major Bob, to each their own! 🙂 We know not everyone loves or loathes the same snacks, so it’s good that there’s something for everyone!