Finest Magic Kingdom Snacks & Desserts in 2024

Our information to the perfect snacks at Magic Kingdom covers all of the must-eat savory and candy treats, with choices throughout the park. We embody every part from counter service sides to scrumptious desserts, hidden gems and extra that you could strive 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, residence to such icons as Cinderella Fortress, 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 House Mountain. Accordingly, this record ranks our favourite decadent desserts and savory snacks at Magic Kingdom.

Whereas Magic Kingdom is commonly 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 reality, a number of the greatest Walt Disney World snacks and desserts might be discovered within the resort’s flagship citadel park.

Largely, this may be attributed to social media and the need to share photogenic meals pictures. Walt Disney World’s motivation for including these snacks to Magic Kingdom menus could appear immaterial–an excellent 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 pictures.

With all of that stated, we’re ecstatic to see Magic Kingdom lastly getting critical about snacking. No matter whether or not the choice was motivated by chasing developments or for Instagram photoshoots in entrance of partitions, we’re happy with most of the outcomes. We’re additionally optimistic that over time, decisions will likely be tweaked and improved, cultivating (or “curating” because the cool children say) a stable lineup of savory snacks and decadent desserts which can be each enjoyable wanting and scrumptious.

Let’s begin with the most recent replace for Summer time 2024, which is (sadly) largely unhealthy 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 adjustments, and the park is basically overdue. (For no matter it’s price, Disneyland simply received a ton of recent menu additions–possibly 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 Primary Road Confectionary. Certainly, that is the preferred candy treats spot in your entire park, and it has turn into streamlined and environment friendly within the final couple of years, now even providing Cellular Order.

I’ll be sincere with you: I’m not an enormous fan of the Primary 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 most recent addition to this record, which is impressed by the Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich Disney Eats assortment (what a mouthful). It is a merchandise line impressed by snacks that, I assume, appeals to somebody. Confusingly, the most recent line within the Disney Eats assortment incorporates a Mickey Mouse Mint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich…a meals that doesn’t even exist at Walt Disney World. Effectively, till now. Effectively, sorta.

Primary Road Confectionary now sells a Mickey Mouse Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich that appears much like the one within the assortment. So, mission completed. 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 material 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 special consistency and (clearly) coldness stage than what you would possibly count on in the event you’re used to Mickey Mouse ice cream sandwiches. However I actually appreciated it. The mint taste comes on very sturdy, and melds effectively with the chocolatey goodness of the cookies. It’s wealthy, candy, and refreshing–excellent for the 99° summer time day that I loved it.

The one factor that may make it higher? If it have been precise ice cream. These flavors work so effectively that it’s severely a no brainer–I hope such a dessert involves the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor or someplace within the park. Failing that, an excellent 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 means.

(Aspect observe #1: this requires staying at a DVC resort–the beverage coolers in resort rooms don’t get chilly sufficient. Aspect 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 time at Magic Kingdom. Right here’s a listing of the snacks that might be within the working to make this record:

Turning again to Primary Road Confectionary, the place we’ve spent years of taste-testing new choices and giving the advantage of the doubt solely to be disenchanted, we lastly discovered two new favorites, each of an analogous nature: Brownie Pie (pictured beneath), Blondie Pie (pictured above), and Cookie Pie.

Out of this trio, I desire the Brownie Pie by a reasonably 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 truly 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 like the butteriness of this dessert.

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

Anyway, I consider these pies as poor man’s Gideon’s and suggest them as an awesome 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 an alternative desire a sugar rush!

Persevering with from Primary 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 Fortress.

Our luck with Cheshire Cafe through the years has been very spotty. A number of years in the past, they’d “gourmand” cake cups, or deconstructed cupcakes. The issue was that these tasted like they’d 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 turning into a tried and true Magic Kingdom snack possibility. That is principally 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 amount 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 beneath 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 canines are good, too.

The must-eat snack right here is the Sticky Bubble Bread, which is just like the candy, candy love baby 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 means higher than the supposedly iconic Magic Kingdom cinnamon roll. Significantly: 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 assumed 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 discovered of the equally ridiculous Loaded Tots.

The choices right here rotate pretty ceaselessly, however there are two choices as of 2024: Creamy Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Tots or Curry Brat Tots. The primary possibility is each bit nearly as good because the title implies, however I feel the Curry Brat Tots (rolls proper off the tongue) are the sleeper choose. You principally get a full bratwurst that’s diced up, plus tots and toppings. The curry taste comes through the ketchup, which is pretty understated. For those who’re searching for one thing a bit completely 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 count on!

I’ve tried a few half-dozen completely different varieties of those through the years, they usually’ve virtually all been actually good–higher than they’ve any enterprise being. The tater tots maintain up surprisingly effectively beneath the heavy layer of toppings, and the components 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 immediately behind the extremely well-liked 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 likely one of the desserts from that close by desk service restaurant, and we extremely suggest it. The Gray Stuff principally tastes like cookies & cream, however that’s an oversimplification. There’s additionally one thing to be stated for consuming an iconic providing from the film Magnificence and the Beast.

Gaston’s Tavern can also be residence to LeFou’s Brew, in the event you haven’t already had sufficient sugar for someday. 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 truly assume it’s a worthwhile frozen apple drink. Not one among our high picks, however price sharing in the event you’re doing a snack crawl of Magic Kingdom with a couple of mates or relations.

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 may 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 after they’re extra more likely to have been slow-cooked to hardness beneath the warmth lamp for hours.

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

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

You actually can’t go unsuitable with deep-fried golden cornmeal balls, that are an awesome 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 type, it would make sense to spotlight your entire 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 feel the Candied Bacon Skewer is means 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 a substitute, our choose right here is the breaded Jalapeño Poppers filled with nacho cheese and served with ranch dressing. These are a surprisingly good model of this easy snack, with the fitting spiciness and creaminess and an ample portion measurement for the worth.

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 a wide range 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 means from the pictures). I loved this on a moist 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 provided 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 provide that creamy, candy, and tart mushy serve. For those who’re searching for the preferred snack in Magic Kingdom, look no additional–the Pineapple Dole Whip is it. That is the kind of factor it’s best to 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 change out seasonally, so that you would possibly encounter completely different taste choices fully), 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 at all times out there through Cellular Order neither is it listed on the net menu. Typically it’s not provided 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 compelled to decide on between the 2, I’m selecting the Citrus Swirl each time. It is a uniquely Magic Kingdom creation, and has a enjoyable historical past with Orange Hen and a triumphant return.

In contrast, Dole Whips might be present in a wide range of locations exterior 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,” at the least for me.

Sunshine Tree Terrace additionally gives a wide range of completely different Dole Whips and ice cream cups. Notice that the Orange Cream Mushy-serve Cup sounds much like the Citrus Swirl, however is most undoubtedly completely different. It’s nonetheless an excellent dessert, however not in the identical league because the Citrus Swirl.

Personally, my favourite of the opposite gadgets 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 an excellent third place choose.

Additionally in Adventureland, you’ve received 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?

Effectively, 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 in the event you’re not going to bask in some unhealthy meals?

I may see some folks not being big followers of the Cheeseburger Spring Roll because of the greasiness (Sarah was “meh” on it), however I beloved it and would extremely suggest it.

The one draw back is the portion measurement and worth. These spring rolls aren’t precisely low cost, and in the event you’re paying out of pocket, they’re not an excellent 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 provided 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 find it irresistible.

The Candy-and-Spicy Hen-Waffle Sandwich can also be implausible. Because the wait occasions for Sleepy Hole are sometimes lengthy (even with Cellular Order), we extremely suggest ordering each of those waffles and sharing them. An effective way to have savory-and-sweet snacks (which can be virtually entree sized) from a single spot.

Sleepy Hole can also be residence to seasonal gadgets, Funnel Desserts, and an excellent hand-dipped corn canine.

It is 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 canines 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 in the event you want one thing to offset the entire sweets.

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

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

Ending up on Primary Road, we now have some controversy and disagreement between the 2 of us about what belongs on this record. The apparent alternative is a sundae from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. What’s out there right here adjustments 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, relating to ice cream, larger is at all times higher.

This isn’t practically as massive because the Kitchen Sink at Seashores & Cream, however it’s undoubtedly sufficiently big for 2-3 folks to share, and it’s quite a lot of 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 simple.

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

The entire sundaes at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor are scrumptious and decadent snacks so sugary that you just’ll really feel you could 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 can 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 the entire following:

• Turkey Leg – This may be good, however it can also style like shoe leather-based and accommodates a few week’s price of sodium and a number of days price of fats.
• Mickey Pretzel – Mockingly, this will additionally style like shoe leather-based. It’s additionally only a fundamental 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 wonderful; Walt Disney World churros are too usually stale and arduous, inferior to those served at Costco for 99 cents (and far more costly).
• Premium Mickey Bar – Look, I don’t hate enjoyable–I simply need to put that on the market. However this can be 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 by the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia, or associating it with fond recollections of Walt Disney World. That’s completely truthful, however there’s completely nothing particular about this ice cream bar itself. There are dozens of higher gadgets–and ice cream concoctions–at Magic Kingdom than this.

For what it’s price, that’s not even an exhaustive record 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 at all times higher, and something that’s ready in bulk and ready to be ordered beneath a warmth lamp is mostly (however not at all times) a purple flag.

Total, Magic Kingdom has been stepping up its snack recreation currently, and we hope that pattern solely continues. It’s mutually helpful for Walt Disney World and friends, as we love scrumptious and photogenic snacks, they usually 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 carried out up to now is a good begin!

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