food IS a theme park
On a hot Disney World day, there’s nothing we love more than a refreshing, ice-cold DOLE Whip, which is why we love Swirls on the Water at Disney Springs! They have so many fun limited-edition DOLE Whip flavors to try.
Strawberry-Cotton Candy Cone
So when we saw that they added not one, but four brand-new menu items for July, we had to run over to Disney Springs and try them!
Let’s talk about candy stores, shall we? Now, we know Disney World has some quality confectioneries and candy stores in the parks, but you can also find just about any kind of sweet you’re craving at Goofy’s Candy Company in Disney Springs. Disney recently revealed that new snacks would be coming to Goofy’s Candy Company soon, and lo and behold, those snacks have arrived.
Orange Bird Popcorn Mix
So you know how The Confectionary in Magic Kingdom has the Kernel Kitchen where you can get all the fun mix-and-match popcorn mixes, including ones you can mix yourself? Well, Goofy’s has those now, too! But here’s the thing: there are two EXCLUSIVE popcorn mixes you can only get at Goofy’s, so we grabbed one to try it out!
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.
When we’re at Disney Springs, we love going to The BOATHOUSE for salty starters, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts. But when we stopped by The Boatique, the store inside The BOATHOUSE restaurant, a new snack stopped us in our tracks.
Sriracha Lime Popcorn
This is not a drill: The BOATHOUSE sells popcorn now! The BOATHOUSE has partnered with Central Florida Popcorn Co, a locally handcrafted small-batch popcorn maker, for three exclusive popcorn flavors you can only get at Disney Springs. So obviously, we had to try it!
One of the biggest events of the year in Disney World is the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
In 2026, this festival will take place from August 27th through November 21st, and it’s going to offer eats and drinks from around the world. We go each year to try EVERY booth, and we share our reviews right here on the blog! But if you’re heading to the festival in 2026, how much should you budget?
Universal Kids Resort is Universal’s brand-new theme park in Frisco, just outside of Dallas, Texas. The park features seven lands themed after some iconic Universal movies: Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, and Jurassic World.
Poppy-licious Pink
But here at Disney Food Blog, there’s one thing we care about more than the rides – the food! It’s literally in our name! We tried almost every bite at Universal Kids Resort, and we noticed that many menu items are taken directly from Universal Orlando in Florida. Here are all four Universal snacks you can find in Texas, too!
Okay, if you’re like us, you love the convenience of using Mobile Order to get food in Disney World. The option is available at many Disney World counter service restaurants, and it just makes getting food quickly SO much easier. We use it every chance we can.
AstroFizz
However, many Disney World restaurants still have not embraced mobile order (EPCOT, we’re looking at you), including some quick service spots in Magic Kingdom. Well, one quick service spot just added the mobile order option, and it’s going to make getting drinks and snacks easier in Tomorrowland.
Listen, guys, it’s literally our JOB to eat snacks in Disney World. And yes, that means we’ve probably eaten a lifetime’s worth of DOLE Whip.
Dole Whip from Aloha Isle at Disney World
We’ve tried EVERY SINGLE DOLE Whip flavor in Disney World, and we have some strong opinions about them. Since this is probably one of the most popular snacks across property (if not the most popular one), we’ve decided to share our rankings. Go forth and enjoy some soft serve, folks!
When we’re at Magic Kingdom, there’s nothing we love more than grabbing a sweet treat. With so many iconic dessert options like DOLE Whip, ice cream, and candy-infused popcorn, it’s super easy for amazing desserts to become a hidden gem!
This sweet treat is out of this world!
This brand-new brownie is the perfect example of that. It’s only available at Cosmic Ray’s, which doesn’t typically offer desserts in the first place. We had to see if this sweet treat was worth the hype, and spoiler alert – it’s out of this world!
Universal Kids Resort officially opens to the public on July 1st, but y’all…we got to see what the theme park is all about early!
Universal Kids Resort
Universal Kids Resort is a different kind of theme park for Universal, aimed mostly towards young ones and their families, although if you’re young at heart, you might still have a great time there. Of course, the most important thing we have to think about is FOOD, so we tried out some of the dining options and snacks in the park.
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