Listen, I’m not trying to be dramatic, but I think some Disney World chicken strips and fries would heal me right about now.

Chicken Tenders at Cosmic Ray’s

Okay, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but there’s just something about Disney’s chicken strips that scratches an itch for me. Maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s the fact that everything tastes better when I’m at Disney World, or maybe it’s just the fact that I love me a good chicken strip. No matter the reason, sometimes I drive all the way to Disney World just for the chicken strips, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.

Every once in a while, I will turn to my husband and proclaim the need for Disney World chicken tenders. Not any chicken tenders that I can get nearby, but specifically the chicken tenders you’ll find at several different quick-service spots around Disney World. So, he will indulge me, and soon enough, I’ll be riding Passenger Princess-style on the roughly two-hour drive to the parks.

Chicken Strips and Fries

I know what you’re probably thinking: “Those chicken tenders really aren’t anything special.” And, objectively, you’re right. But somehow, they’re still special to me. Are they mass-produced by a food distribution company like Sysco? Yes. Could I probably find the exact same chicken tenders at a restaurant near my home? Also yes. But would they taste as good if I’m not eating them in the Most Magical Place on Earth? Absolutely not.

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Call me crazy, but I even prefer them to other popular chicken tenders at Disney World, like those at Chicken Guy! I don’t know what it is, but something about the good ol’ quick-service tendies just does it for me, and now that Disney has introduced some ~elevated~ versions of these tendies, I’m basically in heaven anytime I get to eat them.

What can I say? I love me some chicken tenders.

My favorite of the saucy chicken tenders at Disney World can be found at Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios. The Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips with Ranch are completely glazed in a honey buffalo sauce and drizzled with ranch, and I am all about it. I love buffalo sauce. I love ranch. I love buffalo sauce and ranch together. So, yeah, these chicken strips are basically my dream come true.

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And, now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to tell my husband we’re going to need to plan a chicken tendie mission soon.

We’ll be on the lookout for additional Disney World snack updates and more. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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