My two littlest kids are grazers. In fact, they don’t eat big at mealtime but they like to snack throughout the day.
In the real world, that’s mostly fine. But school days tend to be something of an ordeal for my youngest and most dramatic child.
Deprived of her preferred sustenance system, she tends to peck at the school lunch and arrive home exhausted and famished as if she’d spent the day crossing the Sahara.
So, when we go to Walt Disney World Resort, we keep a fairly weathered eye for the nearest refreshment stand.
Knowing when to pull the trigger on a pepperoni pizza or a round of corn dog nuggets while on Disney vacations can be the difference between a fun, easy-going theme park day and a DEFCON-1 level meltdown while waiting for Cosmic Rays to finish that dang mobile order.
Of course, the elder Gullions are not immune to the charms of a Disney snack. There’s never a bad time for a Dole Whip or a Cheshire Cat Tail or Casey’s hot dog.
And so, let’s rank the best Magic Kingdom snacks, shall we?
Editor’s Note: Keep in mind that the snack prices listed are at the time of this writing. Current prices can now be conveniently found on the Disney mobile app.
Get Disney World deals and discounts delivered straight to your inbox from HeyOrlando.com
15. Corn dog nuggets
I should really rank this #1,000.
Corn dog nuggets are a utilitarian Disney food item if ever there was one.
I’m not opposed to a good corndog in this world. In fact, I love carnival-type food of all kinds. Put these things together on a stick and you might have something.
But corn dog nuggets are on Casey’s menu for $10.49 to appease the kids. Tell me I’m wrong.
14. Loaded tots
At Friar’s Nook, you can get a variety of tater tots.
The creamy bacon macaroni and cheese tots for $11.49 is an excellent choice, but you can also go classic and do a side of the tots and cheese for $5.29.
I like mine with sour cream.
13. Funnel cake
Available at Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square, the funnel cake is one of a series of Disney snacks that are delicious, but widely available outside the park.
You know what you’re gonna get with a funnel cake. You can’t go wrong. It’s a delicious and savory snack.
12. Warm giant cinnamon roll
This is a list of the best snacks, so putting the warm cinnamon roll here isn’t an insult. But it’s not overly original.
Of course, cinnamon rolls are freaking delicious. We ALL know it. You order a cinnamon roll and you’re not walking away disappointed.
But we’re ranking the cinnamon roll here because it doesn’t just scream Magic Kingdom. They’re here.
And they’re there. In fact, they’re everywhere. But if you’re looking for a more specific location, they’re also at Main Street Bakery.
11. Mickey pretzel
Again, no knock, but other than being shaped like Mickey Mouse what have we got here? A hot pretzel. Not bad.
Besides, who says no to a hot pretzel and some cheese sauce?
It’s a fantastic snack almost anywhere else in the world. At Disney? It’s a good, not great snack.
A hot pretzel with cheese sauce will cost you $7.49 at the Liberty Square Market.
10. LeFou’s Brew
This frozen beverage is the perfect treat for Disney fans. It’s frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with passion fruit-mango foam.
Served in a souvenir stein, it’s the perfect refreshment for $12.99 at Gaston’s Tavern.
9. Churros
Great snack. Delicious and, I suppose, for some people from some parts of the world, exotic.
But again these are tasty, good and unremarkable from any other churro you’ve had in your life.
They are available at the Cool Ship and The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland for $6.39 with a chocolate dipper.
And if you really want to put the old ticker to the test, you can pair it with a Monster energy drink.
8. Mermaid slushy
It’s hot in Florida. Dang hot. In other words, you will need something cool on a hot day.
How about frozen blue raspberry and frozen green apple slushies mixed and topped with whipped cream and a mermaid tail?
You can usually find it at Prince Eric’s Market in Fantasyland, although availability may vary.
7. Ham, provolone and Swiss sandwich
When I was a kid, we went on a school trip to Europe. I visited the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England.
I knew little to nothing about Belgium and, consequently, didn’t have a lot on my must-do list.
We were left with a little more downtime to explore and we found a little café we liked a lot. And they served Croque Monsieurs, an open-faced toasted ham and cheese sandwich. It was the only thing I ate in Belgium. I loved them.
The ham, provolone and Swiss sandwich at Gaston’s Tavern isn’t exactly that, but it’s close enough to bring back happy memories.
6. Cheeseburger spring rolls
I’d heard many sing the praises of the hamburger spring rolls in Disney’s Magic Kingdom for a long time before I got to try one from the spring roll cart in front of Adventureland.
At any rate, they were good. I’d have them again. But given a choice between a cheeseburger spring roll and one of Casey’s best? I’m going hot dog all day.
5. Casey’s Corner vegan dog
Speaking of which, Casey’s Corner is one of our dining musts whenever we’re in the Magic Kingdom.
It’s a tradition I’d love to share with my son John Paul but with his multiple food allergies, it’s a bit difficult. He’s a big hot dog guy, but all of Casey’s regular offerings have beef, which is a strict no-go for JP.
So on our most recent trip, we tried Disney’s plant-based dog. John Paul hasn’t really embraced plant-based meat, though he’s a big fan of plant-based cheese.
Regardless, we talked him into the vegan dog and he was lukewarm on it. I tried it as well. It’s not as good as a real hot dog, of course, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Not my first choice for a Disney snack, but if you have dietary limitations, you could do a lot worse for the money.
4. Turkey leg
An untenable snack item that is oddly irresistible.
It’s a giant turkey leg soaked in so much salt that many people think it reminds them of pork. All the charm of a Renaissance Faire meat pit and is also completely impractical for the Florida heat. No wonder it’s a fan favorite.
In Fantasyland, turkey legs can be found at Prince Eric’s Village Market, across from Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid. You can also find them at Liberty Square Market.
Read Also: Where To Find Turkey Legs at Magic Kingdom Inside Disney
3. Fresh fruit waffle sandwich
The wife and I discovered the wonders of Nutella – a hazelnut chocolate spread – years ago among the creperies of Paris.
A nice warm crepe filled with that hazelnut and chocolate and lightly sprinkled with sugar? Amazing.
At Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square, Disney has kicked it up a notch. Crepe? Nope. You’re getting a whole dang waffle. Nutella and some sugar? Yes. But we’re tossing on berries and bananas, too.
Good luck eating the thing, which is like an overstuffed waffle taco, but it’s delicious for only $8.49.
2. Cheshire Cat Tail
A warm, extra-long chocolate-filled Danish pastry covered in icing is now available at the recently reopened Cheshire Café.
And this perfect sugar kick will give you some energy to start the day – or perhaps – to completely submarine you and force you to go sit down awhile and rest.
There’s no in-between. Available at the Cheshire Cafe, you can get the popular snack for $5.79
Read Also: Where is the Cheshire Cat Tail at Disney World?
1. Dole Whip
Available at two locations in Adventureland, the Dole Whip is a classic Magic Kingdom Park sweet treat that lives up to the hype.
The popular frozen treat blended with pineapple juice, vanilla or swirled flavors is a cool treat that’s absolutely perfect for the Florida heat.
You can also get a Dole Whip float at the Sunshine Tree Terrace. And you can’t go wrong with the Pineapple Float for $6.99 at Aloha Isle.
The Tropical Serenade is another popular choice, which has pineapple-orange-guava juice, coconut soft serve and an upside-down pineapple cake pop.
Overall, they come in a variety of flavors and sizes and are the Gullion family’s favorite things in the park.
What is your favorite snack to get while on vacation at the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments!
