Some may argue that the snacks in Magic Kingdom outrank the meals, and while there is a long list of ones I love here, there are some snacks I straight out avoid!
Snickers Popcorn Mix
We have dozens of snacks that we LOVE at Magic Kingdom, and some are even a tradition for us to grab every time. But even we at DisneyFoodBlog can admit that we can’t feasibly eat everything in one day, and we certainly wouldn’t want to (can you imagine trying to go on RIDES after all that snacking?!). So, how do you choose what to eat? Do you pick the most popular treats? Which ones are worth your money and stomach space? We’re here to let you know our thoughts.
The Basics
Let’s start out with the basics! These are the snacks you can get in all the parks, like Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey ice cream sandwiches, Mickey pretzels, and popcorn.
Mickey Pretzel
You’ll see carts that carry these treats (and a few others) all over the parks. They’re the quintessential “first timer” snacks, but you can get them pretty much anywhere — even at your hotel sometimes. So if I’ve only got one day in Magic Kingdom, I’m probably going to eat something more unique and exciting.
Prepackaged Snacks
Speaking of things that are neither unique nor exciting, we’ve got to talk about the prepackaged snacks that you find in many gift shops around Disney World. You can snag these in a few places in Magic Kingdom, and if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you can even use your snack credits for some of them.
Snack Wall
Typically, you’ll find things like candies, crackers, cookies, and chocolates. While I’m at it, I’m also going to lump in the prepackaged Rice Krispies treats and prepackaged candy apples — those are much better fresh from a bakery case. Just save your money and get something fresh and delicious instead of a knockoff version of a popular gas station candy.
Turkey Legs
You know what sounds good on a hot day in Magic Kingdom? “A giant slab of salty, greasy meat” — said no one, ever. Turkey legs have a time and a place, but I’m hardly ever in the mood for one during a theme park day.
Jumbo Turkey Leg
They’re ridiculously large portion sizes, and if I’m craving a little extra protein, there are often better and more palatable options — like Corn Dog Nuggets! Ultimately, these fall pretty far down my list of desired snacks.
Tiana’s Beignets
At Golden Oak Outpost in Magic Kingdom, you’ll find Tiana’s Famous Beignets on the menu. These are inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and feature three rectangle-shaped beignets with powdered sugar and honey. They’re good…but they’re not my snack of choice.
Tiana’s Famous Beignets
Why is that? Well, I tend to be a Mickey beignet purist! I love the classic Mickey beignets that you get at Port Orleans — French Quarter or the Mickey beignets you can find in Disneyland Park. The Tiana version doesn’t quite stack up as well as those do.
Snacks I DO Love!
You may be asking — “Well, what DO you like?!” Well, there are plenty of things! For starters, I really enjoy the mix-your-own-popcorn station at the Main Street Confectionery. It’s a lot of fun to create a custom blend or just buy the seasonal mix. However, if you’re going to buy this treat, be warned that it’s BIG and you may want to grab it at the end of the night to avoid carrying it all over the park.
S’mores Popcorn
Other favorites of mine include Casey’s Corner Corn Dog Nuggets (with plastic cheese, of course), pretty much any flavor of Dole Whip, ice cream from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, and the delicious cheeseburger spring rolls at the cart near Adventureland.
Pepperoni Spring Rolls in Magic Kingdom
There are SO many snacks in Disney World — you’re going to have to pick and choose a little bit during your vacation. Unfortunately, even we here at DFB can’t eat EVERYTHING in one day. Stay tuned to DFB for more dining recommendations in Disney World. We’ve got you covered!
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I stood in line to try the spring rolls and was singularly unimpressed. I had the cheeseburger and another kind, so unmemorable I can’t even remember what it was. My sister was unimpressed, too. Everyone seems to sing their praises and we just can’t really understand it, unless we just got a bad batch.
There used to be vegetable spring rolls at the cart in & now just outside Adventureland. Now, there is pepperoni and cheeseburger. Please bring back vegetable for us vegetarians.
“Corn dog nuggets” aka mini corn dogs are found in every grocery store and shopping mall in America. That’s the LAST thing I want to spend money or time on at Disney. Gotta go for the more unique items you don’t find so easily everywhere else.
Orange Dole Whip, Sleepy Hollow waffles with Nutella and berries, and Pineapple Upside-down Cake with Pineapple Dole Whip for the win, please!