food IS a theme park
If you are eagerly awaiting the return of the sweet, minty creaminess that is the Shamrock shake, then you are in luck!
©McDonald’s
McDonald’s has officially announced that the Shamrock Shake will be returning on February 10th, but that is not all!
You do know that Disney World isn’t just a theme park experience, right? It’s also a food lover’s paradise.
Grand Floridian Resort
Now, I know you already know about the classic park snacks (I see you Dole Whip), but did you know that some of the most unforgettable bites are hiding at Disney World’s hotels? They’ve got everything you could ever want — from mouthwatering sweets to savory bites. So let’s talk about a couple of iconic Disney World hotel snacks that we always go for. Ready to dive in?
There are SO many snacks in Disney World these days, how do you choose which ones to buy?!
Cinderella Castle
The options vary from park to park and meal to meal, so it’s a challenge to know how to build your must-buy list. But in the summertime, that challenge gets a liiiittle bit easier — all we want is to have something cold and refreshing! And if you’re in the mood for a chilly treat on a hot day, there’s a new snack you need to try.
We’ve been eating a LOT of food in Disney World recently.
Spaceship Earth from World Celebration
With new snacks for both Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, we’ve been running (but not actually running because that’s against the rules!) around the parks reviewing treats left and right. If you’re coming to Disney World soon, you’ll certainly have your choice of delicious new offerings to try! And for one of the yummiest we’ve had so far, you’ll need to head to EPCOT.
It is no surprise that in 2024, big brands are continuing to innovate their industries and try new things! We’ve seen it with Disney’s Apple Fritter Milkshake, combining things that you don’t think work until they do!
Apple Fritter Milk Shake
But this time, iconic roller-skating fast food restaurant, SONIC, is dishing out new flavor profiles that you’ll need to see to believe.
Disney has been releasing a ton of new eats lately, and we have been on a mission to try them all.
EPCOT
From pumpkin-shaped Halloween treats to a peanut butter milkshake you just can’t miss, we have tried a few winners throughout the parks recently. One little gem in EPCOT often puts out some of our favorite snacks — but if you’re not careful you could walk right past them! Sunshine Seasons has a bakery case with some delicious options, and the menu rotates occasionally, so you might not know something is there unless you go take a look. Recently, we found a new dessert at this spot that hasn’t even been added to the menu yet — come see how it went!
When it comes to dining in Magic Kingdom, things are…complicated.
Welcome to Disney World!
Several of the quick service restaurant options leave much to be desired, and even a few of the table service restaurants are controversial. (People have certainly shared strong opinions about the prices at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest Restaurant in the past!) But one spot that tends to be a pretty good crowd-pleaser has recently added some new menu items, and I stopped by to try them out!
The Princess and the Frog is coming to the Disney theme parks in a BIG way!
We missed you, Tiana!
Splash Mountain recently closed in Disney World to make way for the retheme into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disneyland has yet to begin this transition, but the park will get the same bayou-themed attraction and a Tiana’s Palace restaurant. In the meantime, you can get your Tiana fix in other ways including through NEW snacks in Disney World!
Disney just turned its most iconic character into a MILKSHAKE and honestly, we’re here for it.
Schmoozies!
2023 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, and Disneyland is celebrating in a BIG way with new nighttime shows, all kinds of collectibles, and (of course) LOTS of food! You can take a FULL look at all of the 100th Anniversary treats in Disneyland here, but for today we’re focusing on one specific snack from Schmoozies! Is this new treat worth celebrating or a total skip? Let’s find out!
If you’re on the hunt for Instagramable Disney food, we just found some menu items you may want to add to your list!
Planet Hollywood
Planet Hollywood is a restaurant located on the West Side of Disney Springs. It’s hard to miss from the outside, with its huge domed ceiling that’s fashioned to look like an observatory. But it’s best known for the design on the inside since it’s decorated with TONS of movie props and memorabilia. But it turns out the decor isn’t the only flashy thing to see inside this restaurant!
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