food IS a theme park
They may not be flashy, but sometimes you just need to grab a classic snack and drink while you’re at Disney World!
Animal Kingdom
Here at the Disney Food Blog, we love to try tons of different snacks and drinks, and then give you our thoughts. We love going for the unique stuff, but other times we go with the simpler snacks. We recently went to Animal Kingdom and picked up a couple of classics, and we’re sharing our review with you!
Let’s get real — Magic Kingdom is one of my favorite parks to snack at!
Dole Whip
Sure, does this park have some infamous restaurants? Yes. But, if it’s up to me, I’m opting for the snacks here. If you love to grab a Disney snack in between Lightning Lanes and catching the show at Cinderella’s Castle, then you’re in luck! I’m sharing the reviews of our favorite seven snacks at Magic Kingdom and why they should go on your list for your next Disney World trip.
You know us…we love Disney World snacks, and we especially love it when Disney World drops brand new snacks.
New snack alert!
When we learn about new food in Disney World, we’re running to check it out because that’s our thing. So when we spotted a new dessert at ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we made a beeline over to the quick service location to check it out. And now, well, we have some thoughts to share with you about this new treat.
Let’s be real: nobody orders Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll because they were hoping for a light bite. You order it because it’s enormous, covered in icing, and sitting in Fantasyland like a carb-loaded dare. This Magic Kingdom classic has been wrecking park snack plans for years, and if you’ve ever wondered whether it actually lives up to the hype, you’re not alone.
A little Q.C….for science
This thing is not dainty. It is not subtle. It is not here to support your “maybe I’ll just get a little something” delusion. It is large, sticky, sweet, and fully committed to being the kind of snack that derails your plans in the best possible way. The Warm Cinnamon Roll is at Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland, and the official page literally calls it the tavern’s admired, ooey-gooey signature snack. Frankly, the pastry has PR.
We think it’s safe to assume that we, yes WE, all love free food!
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Well, if you’re a pretzel fan, you’re going to want to mark down this specific date in your calendar. Wetzel’s Pretzels is giving out free pretzels this month — how can you say no?!
Alright, who’s ready? It’s time to EAT.
Columbia Harbour House
We eat in Disney World nearly every single day of the year, and we’ve been reviewing restaurants across the property for more than 15 years, so if you’re looking for suggestions for where to eat on your vacation, you’ve come to the right place! We’re sharing our annual list of the best quick service spots in Disney World, so get out your fork and spoon and let’s DIG IN.
Disney World is always changing with rides getting reimagined, hotels getting refreshed, and even the smallest details evolving over time.
Buffalo Chicken Strips
But lately, we’ve noticed a very specific change happening across restaurants and snack stands, and honestly? We’re obsessed with it. Disney World has quietly started a new food trend: taking one wildly popular, familiar item and remixing it into multiple versions across the parks and resorts. Instead of introducing totally brand-new snacks that guests might skip, Disney is leaning into foods people already love… and then making them impossible to ignore. Think of it like a food scavenger hunt, and we want more.
Can you feel the love in the air? It is hard to believe we are almost to February already — didn’t we just ring in the new year? Well, Disney is already gearing up for February, and it just announced 13 limited-time treats coming to Disney World and Disneyland to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Airel and Eric Meet and Greet for Valentine’s Day 2025
Whether you are looking for a treat to share with your significant other or just want to treat yourself and celebrate love, these treats are perfect. Most of them will be available starting February 1st, but a few treats are already available if you are looking to get a jump-start. Let’s take a look at the treats!
Disney World snacks are famous for many things! Some of them are delicious and life-changing, while others are mainly for photos.
Mickey Mango!
As Disney World grows and changes, so do its food options! One of our favorite classic dessert spots in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new Mickey-shaped treat that literally stopped us in our tracks.
One of our favorite things about visiting EPCOT is all the FOOD. There are snacks galore, fantastic restaurants, and tasty multicultural treats. You can practically try something new every time you go to the park, and that’s exactly what we try to do.
Snacking around World Showcase is lots of fun!
As you wander around World Showcase, you can stop and try fun international snacks from each of the 11 countries. Many of the items don’t change at the permanent venues, or they’ll offer signature menu items with additional seasonal offerings. As we were visiting the Japan pavilion the other day, we realized it had been a while since we had tried the Kakigori at the Kabuki Café. This is a fun, traditional Japanese shaved ice treat with lots of options, and we want to let you in on the secrets of this sweet and refreshing treat!
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