Finest Magic Kingdom Snacks & Desserts in 2024

Our information to the very best snacks at Magic Kingdom covers all of the must-eat savory and candy treats, with choices throughout the park. We embody every little thing from counter service sides to scrumptious desserts, hidden gems and extra that that you must attempt throughout a culinary tour of Walt Disney World. (Up to date June 17, 2024.)

Magic Kingdom is the flagship theme park at Walt Disney World, house to such icons as Cinderella Fort, Dole Whips, Nutella waffle sandwiches, churros, ice cream sundaes, corn canine nuggets, and extra. Okay, a number of of these are meals, however they’re arguably as iconic as Area Mountain. Accordingly, this listing ranks our favourite decadent desserts and savory snacks at Magic Kingdom.

Whereas Magic Kingdom is usually derided as having Walt Disney World’s weakest counter service restaurant lineup, the excellent news is that it makes up for that with nice and ingenious treats. In truth, a number of the finest Walt Disney World snacks and desserts could be discovered within the resort’s flagship fort park.

Largely, this may be attributed to social media and the will to share photogenic meals photographs. Walt Disney World’s motivation for including these snacks to Magic Kingdom menus could seem immaterial–a great snack is an efficient snack–however in too many circumstances we’ve discovered that the result’s merchandise much less involved with style and extra so with how cute, cool, or bizarre they appear in photographs.

With all of that mentioned, we’re ecstatic to see Magic Kingdom lastly getting critical about snacking. Regardless of whether or not the choice was motivated by chasing traits or for Instagram photoshoots in entrance of partitions, we’re happy with lots of the outcomes. We’re additionally optimistic that over time, selections might be tweaked and improved, cultivating (or “curating” because the cool children say) a stable lineup of savory snacks and decadent desserts which might be each enjoyable wanting and scrumptious.

Let’s begin with the newest replace for Summer time 2024, which is (sadly) principally dangerous information with solely a few vivid spots. Extra good snacks proceed to vanish from menus (notably, there’s now nothing besides drinks at Power Bytes by TRON Lightcycle Run), following a pattern that began with the top of the fiftieth Anniversary.

Right here’s hoping that issues flip round with the arrival of the Halloween and Christmas seasons, the latter of which is lower than two months away. It’s been some time since main menu modifications, and the park is de facto overdue. (For no matter it’s price, Disneyland simply acquired a ton of latest menu additions–perhaps Magic Kingdom is subsequent up. Or maybe we’ll have to attend till there’s one other seasonal celebration.)

With that replace out of the way in which, let’s flip to our favourite snacks in Magic Kingdom as of Summer time 2024…

We’ll begin on the very entrance of the park, within the Principal Road Confectionary. For sure, that is the most well-liked candy treats spot in all the park, and it has grow to be streamlined and environment friendly within the final couple of years, now even providing Cell Order.

I’ll be sincere with you: I’m not an enormous fan of the Principal Road Confectionary. The cookies and cupcakes are sometimes dry or in any other case uninspired, “cereal treats” and sweet apples aren’t my pace, and as a local Michigander, I’m biased towards any fudge that isn’t from Mackinac Island (if , ).

Nonetheless, that has began to vary within the final couple of years with a couple of new additions that I’ve loved. Enter the newest addition to this listing, which is impressed by the Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich Disney Eats assortment (what a mouthful). This can be a merchandise line impressed by snacks that, I assume, appeals to somebody. Confusingly, the newest line within the Disney Eats assortment encompasses a Mickey Mouse Mint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich…a meals that doesn’t even exist at Walt Disney World. Properly, till now. Properly, sorta.

Principal Road Confectionary now sells a Mickey Mouse Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich that appears much like the one within the assortment. So, mission achieved. The one distinction is that that is NOT an ice cream sandwich (effectively, technically neither is the one within the merchandise–it’s made of cloth or no matter).

As a result of it’s not ice cream, this sandwich has confirmed polarizing with followers. It’s buttercream inside, which has a unique consistency and (clearly) coldness stage than what you would possibly anticipate should you’re used to Mickey Mouse ice cream sandwiches. However I actually favored it. The mint taste comes on very robust, and melds effectively with the chocolatey goodness of the cookies. It’s wealthy, candy, and refreshing–good for the 99° summer season day that I loved it.

The one factor that will make it higher? If it have been precise ice cream. These flavors work so effectively that it’s critically a no brainer–I hope such a dessert involves the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor or someplace within the park. Failing that, a great half-measure answer I discovered was shopping for one on the finish of the night time, taking it again to the resort, and placing it within the freezer. A lot, significantly better that method.

(Facet observe #1: this requires staying at a DVC resort–the beverage coolers in lodge rooms don’t get chilly sufficient. Facet observe #2: Off subject, however I extremely suggest doing the identical factor with the Dealer Joe’s Darkish Chocolate Ganache Mini Sheet Cake–it’s a gamechanger!)

Whereas we’re on the subject of updates, we’d be remiss if we didn’t share a sneak peak on the meals coming for Tiana’s Bayou Journey this summer season at Magic Kingdom. Right here’s an inventory of the snacks that could possibly be within the operating to make this listing:

Turning again to Principal Road Confectionary, the place we’ve spent years of taste-testing new choices and giving the good thing about the doubt solely to be dissatisfied, we lastly discovered two new favorites, each of the same nature: Brownie Pie (pictured beneath), Blondie Pie (pictured above), and Cookie Pie.

Out of this trio, I favor the Brownie Pie by a fairly vast margin, which is sort of a cross between a cookie and a brownie (or an unlayered “Brookie”) and threads the needle completely with its flavors, texture, and gooey goodness. It options M&Ms inside, which really assist with the flavour and texture. Second place for me would go to the Blondie Pie, as I’m a sucker for Twix and I really like the butteriness of this dessert.

Truthfully, all of those “pies” remind me a little bit of Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs. To make certain, these aren’t pretty much as good nor are they fairly the identical…however they’re additionally conveniently situated in Magic Kingdom and don’t require leaping via any hopes.

Anyway, I consider these pies as poor man’s Gideon’s and suggest them as an amazing snack whereas ready for the parade or fireworks. Heck, they’re even a pleasant morning pick-me-up for individuals who don’t drink espresso and as a substitute favor a sugar rush!

Persevering with from Principal Road, we arrive at Cheshire Cafe. This small snack spot is situated throughout from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe on the fringe of Tomorrowland and Fantasyland–not too removed from Cinderella Fort.

Our luck with Cheshire Cafe through the years has been very spotty. A number of years in the past, that they had “gourmand” cake cups, or deconstructed cupcakes. The issue was that these tasted like that they had been ‘deconstructed’ as a result of they have been stale.

The final couple of years, we’ve had significantly better luck, and the Cheshire Cat Tail changing into a tried and true Magic Kingdom snack possibility. That is mainly a Danish Chocolate Twist with icing to up the photogenic ante and make it resemble Cheshire Cat.

The Cheshire Cat Tail works so effectively as a result of the pastry is flaky on the skin, doughy on the within, with the correct quantity of chocolate so as to add ample gooeyness. It’s comparatively easy, however it’s scrumptious.

From right here, we’ll proceed into Tomorrowland till arriving at Rockettower Plaza underneath Astro Orbiter and the TTA PeopleMover. Right here you’ll discover the Lunching Pad, which additionally serves breakfast. That is important, as a result of breakfast is the time to go to this spot (though the gourmand sizzling canine are good, too.

The must-eat snack right here is the Sticky Bubble Bread, which is just like the candy, candy love youngster of bread pudding and a cinnamon roll, within the type of an upside-down muffin. That is slathered in cinnamon and caramel sauce, and is an efficient and gooey deal with that’s method higher than the supposedly iconic Magic Kingdom cinnamon roll. Severely: eat this, not that.

Adjoining to Storybook Treats is Friar’s Nook, a one-time favourite of this weblog that has fallen from our good graces. I believed I’d by no means forgive Friar’s Nook for eliminating the gourmand mac & cheese dishes from its menu, however that was earlier than I realized of the equally ridiculous Loaded Tots.

The choices right here rotate pretty incessantly, however there are two choices as of 2024: Creamy Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Tots or Curry Brat Tots. The primary possibility is each bit pretty much as good because the title implies, however I believe the Curry Brat Tots (rolls proper off the tongue) are the sleeper choose. You mainly get a full bratwurst that’s diced up, plus tots and toppings. The curry taste comes by way of the ketchup, which is pretty understated. When you’re in search of one thing a bit totally different, that is for you. In any other case, the Creamy Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Tots are precisely as scrumptious, indulgent and comforting as you’d anticipate!

I’ve tried a couple of half-dozen totally different varieties of those through the years, and so they’ve virtually all been actually good–higher than they’ve any enterprise being. The tater tots maintain up surprisingly effectively underneath the heavy layer of toppings, and the elements work effectively collectively.

Persevering with round Fantasyland, we make a cease at Gaston’s Tavern within the Belle’s Village space of Magic Kingdom, which is instantly behind the extremely widespread Be Our Visitor Restaurant.

At Gaston’s Tavern, you’ll discover the Gray Stuff Cupcake, which has returned to the menu following the conclusion of Walt Disney World’s fiftieth Anniversary. This is among the desserts from that close by desk service restaurant, and we extremely suggest it. The Gray Stuff mainly tastes like cookies & cream, however that’s an oversimplification. There’s additionally one thing to be mentioned for consuming an iconic providing from the film Magnificence and the Beast.

Gaston’s Tavern can also be house to LeFou’s Brew, should you haven’t already had sufficient sugar for sooner or later. This was meant to be Disney’s “reply” to Butterbeer within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Common, and it’s undoubtedly not so good as that. Nonetheless, we really assume it’s a worthwhile frozen apple drink. Not one among our high picks, however price sharing should you’re doing a snack crawl of Magic Kingdom with a couple of associates or members of the family.

Lastly, Gaston’s Tavern additionally serves colossally-sized Heat Cinnamon Rolls, that are a Magic Kingdom fan-favorite. We’ve had too many stale cinnamon rolls to suggest this, however you might need higher luck very first thing within the morning. We don’t suggest the Heat Cinnamon Rolls in any respect (they’re overrated), and strongly suggest avoiding them within the afternoon once they’re extra prone to have been slow-cooked to hardness underneath the warmth lamp for hours.

Leaving Fantasyland, the primary cease is in Liberty Sq. at Columbia Harbour Home proper throughout from Haunted Mansion. This can be a good spot for a full meal, particularly should you go late or early and search out Magic Kingdom’s enjoyable respite from the crowds.

There are a number of entrees at Columbia Harbour Home which might be unexpectedly scrumptious. Nonetheless, that is about snacks, and one among my greater responsible pleasures at Walt Disney World is the Hushpuppies at Columbia Harbour Home. These little puppies have a crispy and crunchy exterior that provides technique to doughy and gooey goodness on the within.

You actually can’t go fallacious with deep-fried golden cornmeal balls, that are an amazing sweet-and-savory snack. Oh, and there are items of precise corn inside, so this in all probability counts as a vegetable. Wholesome and scrumptious: win-win! (That’s how that works…proper?!)

Persevering with in that course, we arrive at Westward Ho in Frontierland. Given that you just’ll possible be spending 75% of your day on this normal neighborhood as you watch Nation Bear Jamboree repeatedly and dance with its bumpkin bears in fur character kind, it’d make sense to focus on all the menu right here.

That will in all probability be a good transfer, because the Candied Bacon Skewer and Wendell’s Bear Claw are literally surprisingly good. Nonetheless, I believe the Candied Bacon Skewer is method too costly for what it’s (and hit and miss in high quality) and, regardless of its CBJ-inspired title, Wendell’s Bear Claw isn’t that nice.

As an alternative, our choose right here is the breaded Jalapeño Poppers filled with nacho cheese and served with ranch dressing. These are an incredibly good model of this easy snack, with the fitting spiciness and creaminess and an ample portion dimension for the value.

Our subsequent cease is Golden Oak Outpost. Positioned in “Worldwide Walkways” between Frontierland and Adventureland, Golden Oak Outpost doesn’t must play by the identical guidelines as different eating places in Magic Kingdom. Traditionally, this has led to quite a lot of half-baked menu ideas solely about half of that are fit to be eaten.

Nonetheless, the Chili-Cheese Fries at Golden Oak Outpost are scrumptious. A hearty dish with good taste and beneficiant portion of toppings (even when it doesn’t look that method from the photographs). I loved this on a damp fall day–I can solely think about how far more satisfying the fries will style on a cold day in December…assuming this menu remains to be supplied then.

Persevering with into Adventureland, there are the 2 apparent locations to cease, every of which serve up their very own iconic ice cream (adjoining) choices. First up is Aloha Isle, situated between Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and Nation Bear Jamboree on the opposite facet of the divider in Frontierland.

Right here, the plain possibility is the Dole Whip or Pineapple Float, each of which supply that creamy, candy, and tart gentle serve. When you’re in search of the most well-liked snack in Magic Kingdom, look no additional–the Pineapple Dole Whip is it. That is the kind of factor you must order simply to say you’ve had it, as that is really a Magic Kingdom rite-of-passage deal with. One other good choose is the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, which is topped with Dole Whip (the cake itself is simply okay).

Aloha Isle serves up a Tropical Serenade, Raspberry Swirl Cup, and Coconut Cup along with the long-lasting Pineapple Dole Whip. Whereas these would possibly sound tempting and are all various levels of scrumptious (flavors swap out seasonally, so that you would possibly encounter totally different taste choices totally), we’d strongly suggest sticking with the traditional Pineapple Dole Whip.

Then there’s close by Sunshine Tree Terrace, which has its personal distinct dessert: the Citrus Swirl.

That is not all the time accessible by way of Cell Order neither is it listed on the web menu. Typically it’s not supplied in any respect, because the machine that makes this scrumptious dessert is problem-prone. As such, we suggest ready in line at this location and seeing if the Citrus Swirl is being served. It’s proper up there with the Dole Whip when it comes to iconic Magic Kingdom ice cream treats.

If pressured to decide on between the 2, I’m selecting the Citrus Swirl each time. This can be a uniquely Magic Kingdom creation, and has a enjoyable historical past with Orange Chicken and a triumphant return.

In contrast, Dole Whips could be present in quite a lot of locations outdoors of Walt Disney World. That doesn’t diminish the style of the Dole Whip in any respect, however it does make it much less novel–and “particular,” no less than for me.

Sunshine Tree Terrace additionally affords quite a lot of totally different Dole Whips and ice cream cups. Notice that the Orange Cream Comfortable-serve Cup sounds much like the Citrus Swirl, however is most undoubtedly totally different. It’s nonetheless a great dessert, however not in the identical league because the Citrus Swirl.

Personally, my favourite of the opposite objects is the “I Lava You Float” at Sunshine Tree Terrace. This consists of Fanta Strawberry Soda and Ardour Fruit served with DOLE Whip Orange and topped with Popping Sweet. The flavour finally ends up being a strawberry-skewed fruit punch, with fizz balanced towards the creaminess of the concoction. There’s one thing about it…I’m not fairly certain what…however it simply works. It’s not on par with the Pineapple Dole Whip or Citrus Swirl, however it’s a great third place choose.

Additionally in Adventureland, you’ve acquired the Adventureland Egg Roll Cart. I had been listening to hype for the Cheeseburger Spring Roll for some time, however was a bit apprehensive. Walt Disney World can barely handle to do cheeseburgers proper, how may this be that good?

Properly, it’s. The meat is juicy and scrumptious, and the rolls are cooked to perfection. The flavour right here might be helped by the truth that the roll itself is fairly greasy and there’s a liberal quantity of cheese inside, however what’s the purpose of going to a theme park should you’re not going to take pleasure in some unhealthy meals?

I may see some folks not being enormous followers of the Cheeseburger Spring Roll as a result of greasiness (Sarah was “meh” on it), however I cherished it and would extremely suggest it.

The one draw back is the portion dimension and worth. These spring rolls aren’t precisely low-cost, and should you’re paying out of pocket, they’re not a great worth…however the cheeseburger one is so scrumptious that I’m prepared to miss that.

One other tried and true Magic Kingdom snack is the waffle sandwiches discovered at Sleepy Hole Refreshments. These are supplied in a few flavors, however candy and savory.

Our go-to has lengthy been the Contemporary Fruit Waffle Sandwich with Chocolate Hazelnut Unfold (Nutella), which concurrently manages to style contemporary and refreshing whereas additionally feeling prefer it’s rotting your enamel. Not precisely a ringing endorsement, however we adore it.

The Candy-and-Spicy Hen-Waffle Sandwich can also be unbelievable. For the reason that wait occasions for Sleepy Hole are sometimes lengthy (even with Cell Order), we extremely suggest ordering each of those waffles and sharing them. A good way to have savory-and-sweet snacks (which might be virtually entree sized) from a single spot.

Sleepy Hole can also be house to seasonal objects, Funnel Desserts, and a wonderful hand-dipped corn canine.

This can be a hand-dipped corn canine served with house-made chips, and you may inform it’s freshly-made within the taste and high quality of the batter. This rivals the corn canine at Disneyland, and is a real sleeper choose. Not one thing we’d order on a regular basis (and it’s debatable whether or not it’s a snack or entree), however it’s a worthwhile possibility should you want one thing to offset all the sweets.

Persevering with our circle tour (and/or corn canine problem) again to Principal Road, we cease at Casey’s Nook for one among our favourite savory snacks in Magic Kingdom: CORN DOG NUGGETS.

Severely, these are an ideal pre-fireworks snack, or a late night time meal to get pleasure from as Magic Kingdom closes for the night time. (Additionally, it’s probably not snack-sized, however the Plant-based Loaded Slaw Canine is method higher than it has any proper being. It’s an amazing, shareable possibility that surpasses the all-beef sizzling canine at Casey’s Nook.)

Ending up on Principal Road, we’ve some controversy and disagreement between the 2 of us about what belongs on this listing. The plain selection is a sundae from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. What’s accessible right here modifications from time-to-time, and also you would possibly discover a colossal possibility (just like the Mickey Shorts Sundae above) along with what’s on the everlasting menu. For my part, in the case of ice cream, greater is all the time higher.

This isn’t almost as massive because the Kitchen Sink at Seashores & Cream, however it’s undoubtedly large enough for 2-3 folks to share, and it’s numerous enjoyable. It makes me cringe a bit to pay for the Mickey shorts container realizing I’ll by no means do something with it, however the novelty of the expertise is plain.

The Brownie Sundae is a thick and moist brownie that has considerably higher taste than the conventional phoned-in brownies round Walt Disney World, topped with ice cream. The opposite toppings solely make it much more of an indulgence.

All the sundaes at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor are scrumptious and decadent snacks so sugary that you just’ll really feel that you must brush your enamel instantly after consumption.

Lastly, we’re going to finish on a “controversial” observe by sharing a couple of snacks to keep away from. Past the aforementioned cinnamon roll, there are a number of fan-favorite snacks which might be beloved not for his or her high quality, however as a result of they’ve been round for ages and diehard Disney followers have nostalgia for them. These embody all the following:

• Turkey Leg – This may be good, however it can also style like shoe leather-based and incorporates a couple of week’s price of sodium and a number of days price of fats.
• Mickey Pretzel – Satirically, this could additionally style like shoe leather-based. It’s additionally only a primary pretzel formed like Mickey Mouse; if you need one thing distinctive, go for one of many stuffed pretzels on the Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland.
• Churros – Disneyland churros are superb; Walt Disney World churros are too usually stale and onerous, inferior to those served at Costco for 99 cents (and far more costly).
• Premium Mickey Bar – Look, I don’t hate enjoyable–I simply wish to put that on the market. However it is a common chocolate-coated vanilla ice cream bar, however within the form of Mickey Mouse’s head. Anybody who loves that is in all probability consuming it via the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia, or associating it with fond reminiscences of Walt Disney World. That’s completely honest, however there’s completely nothing particular about this ice cream bar itself. There are dozens of higher objects–and ice cream concoctions–at Magic Kingdom than this.

For what it’s price, that’s not even an exhaustive listing of snacks to keep away from at Magic Kingdom (and all through Walt Disney World). With few exceptions, I wouldn’t order something from an Out of doors Merchandising Cart (ODV) or that’s pre-packaged. The freshly-made snacks are all the time higher, and something that’s ready in bulk and ready to be ordered underneath a warmth lamp is mostly (however not all the time) a purple flag.

General, Magic Kingdom has been stepping up its snack sport currently, and we hope that pattern solely continues. It’s mutually useful for Walt Disney World and company, as we love scrumptious and photogenic snacks, and so they make more cash within the course of. Whereas I’d like to see extra of an emphasis on smaller, less-expensive choices extra conducive to strolling and snacking round Magic Kingdom, what Disney has completed so far is a superb begin!

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