Let’s face it – one of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is the food. From fine dining to classic theme park snacks and everything in between, Walt Disney World is a foodie heaven. The Magic Kingdom is home to some incredible dining locations that bring Guests everywhere from the Beast’s castle to a lounge with interstellar entertainment. Guests love to eat their way through the Magic Kingdom, and a great way to do so is by indulging in the many different snacks that the Disney Park has to offer. From salty to sweet and everything in between, let’s check out the best snacks to enjoy while in the Magic Kingdom!
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Make Your Own Popcorn – Main Street Confectionery
The Main Street Confectionery is the best spot in the Magic Kingdom to grab a sweet treat, but there is also a very popular salty snack that Guests can customize to their taste. Tucked inside the store is the Kernel Kitchen which serves up freshly made popcorn in four different flavors that Guests can doctor up with various candy mix-ins and delicious sauces to create the perfect bite. Sure, popcorn on Main Street, U.S.A. is always a good choice, but a specialty mix from Kernel Kitchen is the ultimate snack to enjoy while strolling towards Cinderella Castle!
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich – Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Also found on Main Street, U.S.A. is the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor which is themed to feel like a turn-of-the-century ice cream shop with hand-scooped flavors and indulgent sundaes. One of the most delicious options on the menu is the Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich which allows Guests their choice of one flavor of ice cream that is then sandwiched between two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies for the perfect combination of textures and deliciousness!
Corn Dog Nuggets – Casey’s Corner
Guests who are looking for a more savory snack option on Main Street, U.S.A. can head over to Casey’s Corner, a quick service location that is themed to feel like a turn-of-the-century refreshment stand in a baseball stadium. While Casey’s Corner is most known for its indulgent and massive hot dogs, Guests can also enjoy the Corn Dog Nuggets which are bite sized pieces of hot dog fried in a sweet and crunchy coating. The Corn Dog Nuggets come served with the choice of French fries or a mandarin, but Guests who really want to elevate their snack can order a side of Cheese Sauce to dip each bite in!
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Cheeseburger Spring Rolls – Spring Roll Cart
One of the most popular snacks in the Magic Kingdom is served up from an unassuming cart that can be found just before the bridge that connects the hub of Main Street, U.S.A. with Adventureland. The Spring Roll Cart is a simple stand that serves up one to two flavors of spring rolls at any given time, but there is one option that is always on the menu thanks to its popularity. The Cheeseburger Spring Rolls feature perfectly fried wrappers that are stuffed with a generous amount of ground beef, melted cheese, onions, and seasoning that blends to taste just like a traditional cheeseburger. These rolls are the perfect snack option to enjoy while exploring Adventureland!
DOLE Whip – Aloha Isle
One of the most iconic snacks in all of Walt Disney World is the beloved DOLE Whip which can be found at Aloha Isle in the heart of Adventureland. A classic DOLE Whip features creamy and cold pineapple flavored soft serve which is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet to refresh any Guest on a hot day in the Magic Kingdom. In addition to the DOLE Whip, Aloha Isle also offers DOLE Whip swirled with vanilla soft serve or a DOLE Pineapple Float which tops the traditional flavor with fresh pineapple juice. No matter which option a Guest goes with, a DOLE Whip is a must have snack on any visit to the Magic Kingdom!
Tiana’s Famous Beignets – Golden Oak Outpost
Moving over into Frontierland, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure invites Guests to set off on an unforgettable adventure with the Disney Princess and afterwards they can find a nearby snack that she is known for. Golden Oak Outpost is a small counter service location that serves Tiana’s Famous Beignets throughout each day. These delicious beignets are squares of light and crispy fried dough that is then smothered in powdered sugar and topped off with a drizzle of honey. While the original beignets in Walt Disney World can still be found over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Tiana’s Famous Beignets are the perfect option to enjoy on any day in the Magic Kingdom!
Mini Churros with Chocolate Sauce– Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
Just across from the Golden Oak Outpost in Frontierland is Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café which serves up southwestern fare for lunch and dinner each day. Guests can relax in a charming indoor courtyard or rustic dining areas while nibbling on Mini Churros with Chocolate Sauce. These bite-sized treats are the perfect combination of fluffy interior and crispy exterior coated in sugar which is even more elevated when dipped in rich chocolate sauce.
Candied Bacon Skewer – Westward Ho
Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom is also home to a snack that is the ultimate combination of savory and sweet. Westward Ho is a small booth location found across from Country Bear Jamboree on the shores of the Rivers of America which features a limited snack menu during the day. Guests cannot miss out on the Candied Bacon Skewer which smothers crispy bacon with brown sugar for salty-sweet goodness in every single bite.
Warm Cinnamon Roll – Gaston’s Tavern
Gaston, the classic villain from Beauty and the Beast, didn’t lie when he said that he uses antlers in all of his decorating. Guests in the Magic Kingdom can check out Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland and take in the masculine décor featuring a large portrait of Gaston himself and antlers used in a creative variety of ways. The quick service location features a small menu of delicious and hearty options that Gaston would approve of including the Warm Cinnamon Roll. This massive roll is filled with gooey cinnamon spices, fluffy folds of bread, and all topped with a sweet icing drizzle. Guests who want to really make the Warm Cinnamon Roll as indulgent as possible can ask for extra icing on the side to add even more flavor to this unforgettable snack.
Cheddar, Bacon, and Ranch Tots – The Friar’s Nook
Breakfast fans have plenty of great options to choose from throughout the Magic Kingdom, but The Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland serves up a great dish that can be enjoyed as a morning snack. Located across from Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, The Friar’s Nook features a very limited menu that boasts the tasty Cheddar, Bacon, and Ranch Tots which is perfect to enjoy on the go. Featuring a bed of freshly fried tots, this snack smothers the potatoes with melted cheddar, crispy bacon bits, a drizzle of ranch dressing, and green onions for brightness.
Cheshire Cat Tail – Cheshire Café
After taking a dizzying turn on the Mad Tea Cups in Fantasyland, Guests should head just across the path to the charming and colorful Cheshire Café for a sweet treat that cannot be missed. The Cheshire Cat Tail is a soft and flaky pastry filled with sweet cream that is topped with chocolate chips and a colorful purple and pink chocolate drizzle which makes the treat look just like the beloved Cheshire Cat’s tail. This is the perfect treat to enjoy as a sweet breakfast on the go or a midday bite in the Magic Kingdom!
Cold Brew Float – Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
Tomorrowland is a very popular area of the Magic Kingdom that is also home to a great quick service location with a hilarious name and menu of sweet treats. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies serves up ice cream-based treats from across the galaxies and Guests who are looking for a little pick me up can find the perfect option there. The Cold Brew Float tops a Guest’s choice of soft serve flavor with Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew for the ultimate combination of refreshing sweetness and caffeine that can be much needed on a hot day in the Magic Kingdom.
Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzel – Lunching Pad
The final snack that can’t be missed in the Magic Kingdom can be found in the very heart of Tomorrowland at the base of Rocket Tower Plaza underneath the Astro Orbiter and loading area of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. The Lunching Pad is an outdoor counter service location with a small, but popular menu including a unique pretzel option that cannot be missed. The Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzel takes a soft and fresh pretzel and stuffs it with sweet cream cheese for a unique texture that Guests can’t get enough of!
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