Change has always been a constant at Walt Disney World, whether it be rides, lands, perks, or even snacks!

We love M&M’s!

The array of snack offerings at Walt Disney World is often in flux, adapting to the times and trends (giant cupcakes, anyone?) as well as to changing health guidelines. That’s likely going to continue into 2027.

Dot Cakes

If you’ve been on social media over the last few months, you’ve seen dot cakes. These concoctions – – which are mini cake cups or other pastries topped with a layer of colorful nonpareils (AKA crunchy round rainbow sprinkles) – – have taken over TikTok, Instagram, and other similar sites. Influencers show off videos of munching on the original version from The Dotcakes, a bakery based in Roslyn, N.Y., or other dupes. Meanwhile, home bakers are recreating their own versions of the colorful dessert.

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Disney World has already entered the dot cake game thanks to the Dot Donut available at Disney Springs’ Everglazed. Available in vanilla and strawberry variants, the donuts offer the exact crunch one would expect. We’d expect to see more dot cake-inspired snacks to pop around Disney World in the coming months.

Dot Donut

Protein-Heavy Snacks

Despite protests from many in the medical community, heavily processed protein-based snacks are truly having a moment right now. For example, according to USA Today, the popular meat stick brand Chomps saw a reported 206% increase in its sales growth in 2024, part of $3.3 billion in overall sales for the meat snacks category in the same year.

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This growth of popularity isn’t limited to meat sticks either. For example, Smuckers has begun offering higher protein variants of their popular Uncrustables, including Up & Apple (peanut butter and apple-cinnamon jelly) and Bright-Eyed Berry (peanut butter and strawberry jam).  “We’re redefining what it means to be a morning person by helping consumers start their days in a more delicious and convenient way,” said Chris Achenbach, Marketing Director at The J.M. Smucker Co., when the new offerings were announced.

Uncrustables at Flower and Garden!

Phasing Out Food Dyes

Last April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced an initiative to phase out (though not officially ban) “petroleum-based food dyes (certified color additives)” from the American food supply. According to the agency, they are working closely with food manufacturers, retailers, and trade associations to eliminate six remaining certified color additives frequently used in the food supply – FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2 – by the end of 2027” and “taking action to swiftly remove the color additive regulations that allow for the use of Orange B and Citrus Red No. 2. Earlier this year, FDA revoked the authorization for FD&C Red No. 3.”

M&Ms

One company that is acquiescing to the phase out is Mars, the candy giant behind M&Ms. According to a Mars spokesperson, the company is introducing four product options made without synthetic dyes — M&M’s, Extra, Starburst and Skittles — which will initially be available exclusively through Amazon. The initial naturally colored M&M’s will not include blue and brown, but Mars is working toward offering naturally colored M&M’s in all six signature colors by 2028.

M&Ms

Given that Disney not only sells M&Ms, but also often uses them in confectionery offerings, it’s worth watching how soon until these new product options make their way to Walt Disney World.

Disney Starlight popcorn mix from the Confectionary

Due to popularity, changing trends, or even government regulation, Disney World’s snack offerings are always changing, and that’s sure to expand into 2027. Stay tuned to DFB for coverage of all of Disney’s latest snack offerings.

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