food IS a theme park
McDonald’s NEW ice cream is getting rave reviews.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s has a LONG history of ice cream treats, including the requisite cones, sundaes and shakes, as well many, many McFlurry variants. In that tradition, the chain recently launched a new vegan ice cream option for those who don’t or can’t eat dairy. However, there’s just one catch: If you live in the U.S., for now you’ll have to cross the Atlantic to try it.
When it comes to Disney, there are TONS of snack options to choose from.
Welcome to Walt Disney World!
We review lots of snacks here at DFB on a daily basis. When it comes to plant-based options for our vegetarian and vegan friends, it sometimes feels like the options are limited. So, we decided to check out and review some plant-based snacks we found around Walt Disney World, and now we need to tell you what we really think of them.
Updated April 13th, 2025
DFB is all about the FOOD at Walt Disney World. ALL kinds of Disney food. And that means making sure that families with special dietary concerns (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.) have the information they need to create safe and delicious meal plans for their vacation.
Have you wondered about vegan dining in Walt Disney World? We’re happy to share — vegans CAN eat well at Disney Springs, especially with a little advanced planning.
Look for vegan menu items!
For starters, in October 2019, Disney announced that every major table- and counter-service restaurant in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort would offer plant-based options! You will find menus with plant-based options that are available throughout Walt Disney World, these items “are made with no animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. They are made with ingredients that come from plants, including grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and legumes.”
Disney World is a food lover’s paradise. Across all four parks you’ll find a variety of cuisine to keep you munching from dawn till dusk!
Cinderella Castle!
In recent years, Disney has become much more accommodating to those with dietary restrictions, so they too can enjoy the wonderful food the parks have to offer. This includes many plant-based dishes!
With Disney’s 100th anniversary and New Year’s approaching, there’s no shortage of things to celebrate at Disney World — and who doesn’t like celebrating with ice cream?
Salt and Straw
You might even be tempted to celebrate Veganuary next month when you see the new ice cream flavors coming to Disney Springs and Downtown Disney!
Even though it’s officially fall, it seems as though Central Florida and Disney World haven’t quite gotten the memo.
It’s fall, y’all!
It’s still pretty hot in the Sunshine State, and we’re always looking to cool off with a delicious treat. You could opt for a Dole Whip at Magic Kingdom, or maybe a frozen martini at EPCOT. But, there’s a cold concoction option that doesn’t involve having to shell out for a park ticket — so come with us to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain in Disney Springs to try it out!
Dole Whip, Mickey Bars, sundaes — you name it! Ice cream is basically a staple when you visit Disneyland.
Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney
Even though we love grabbing a cone in the parks, Downtown Disney also has a great selection of ice cream treats to satisfy your sweet tooth! And, just in time for New Year’s, there are some special flavors coming soon!
Disney World
has fantastic bakers and chefs who create snacks, desserts, and meals for all dietary needs.
©Disney
While we’ve seen (and loved) the Snacks with Character line for a few years now, there’s an exciting addition to the collection of treats in the parks!
Fish and Chips is a staple dish at Disney Springs’ Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant and Cookes of Dublin (the counter service spot that’s Raglan-adjacent!). But what if you’re visiting the shopping district with food allergies? There’s a fish and chips for you!
Cookes of Dublin
You know it! You love it! You have to have it! It’s Dole Whip (affectionately called Pineapple Soft Serve a lot of the time), and it’s been a staple of Walt Disney World for years. Of course you know where you can find it in Adventureland at Aloha Isle (Disney World) and the Tiki Juice Bar (Disneyland) in the shadows of the Tiki Room (you can even bring your sweet treat inside to eat during the show!).
Dole Whip at Aloha Isle
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