Welcome to the happiest place on earth, where the magic isn't just in the rides but in the snacks too! From spring rolls to Mickey-shaped delights, Magic Kingdom is a foodie paradise just waiting to be devoured. And you don’t need a dining reservation or to spend your entire budget on food. There’s plenty of great quick options if you know where to go!
Ready to eat your way through the park? Heather Werner, a fellow Travel Advisor at Coasters & Castle Travel joins me to go thru some of her families favorites. Grab your appetite and let’s dive into the most magical munchies you can't miss!
Fantasyland
While we love the atmosphere when dining at Be Our Guest restaurant in the Magic Kingdom, we don't always want a sit down meal. We can get a taste of Be Our Guest at Gaston's Tavern (don't tell Belle or the Beast!).
I recommend the warm cinnamon roll (ask for extra icing, you'll thank me later ) and The Gray Stuff Cupcake. This is also a much less crowded spot to grab a cinnamon roll than the Main St Bakery location (and many think a better cinnamon roll, sorry Mickey). We also enjoyed LeFou's Brew, a frozen cider beverage. And for those needing coffee in the morning (or any time of day!) you can get Joffrey's coffee at this location too, either hot or iced.
Another great place to get a pick me up in the park, Cheshire Cafe by the Tea Cups. They are also famous for the Cheshire Cat Tail.
Liberty Square
One of my favorite quick spots in the park is Sleepy Hollow. Now the menu did just change which is unfortunate because the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich and the Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich were both AMAZING but we can't live in the past. The current menu still has plenty of waffles making this a great stop early in the day for a quick breakfast.
Mickey Waffle with Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, Bananas, Berries, and Whipped Cream
Mickey Waffle with Berries and Cream
Mickey Waffle with Sweet-and-Spicy Maple Chicken
Funnel Cake with Berries, Powdered Sugar, and Whipped Cream
or keep it simple with just a Mickey Waffle with powdered sugar
Another great place to save some money on a meal, Columbia Harbour House. Famous for their Lobster Roll and other seafood dishes there is a lot of indoor seating and you know what else is great in Orlando, Florida, air conditioning! But the menu has some great options so it's not your typical theme park grub.
Adventureland
There are two great stops in Adventureland and one that may be new to you. Of course we all know about Dole Whips! The iconic Disney pineapple soft serve treat which you can find at both Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace. My favorite is the Coconut or try it one of their specialty floats.
The other spot a lot of guests may pass by is the Spring Roll Wagon. As you are heading into Adventureland before you cross the bridge you'll see it to the right, there is likely a long line though! They do not serve your typical spring roll like pork or veggie but their most popular option is the Cheeseburger Spring Roll. You never know what you might find so it's worth checking out!
Everywhere
My girls favorite treat are the Mickey bars (they have the chocolate smiles to prove it!). At a Christmas party, where they are unlimited, they ate 3, and would have had more if we let them.
Another favorite is popcorn (which is also unlimited at the holiday parties). I usually find one bucket I have to have before our trip and we have fun trying to find it. Our last trip I wanted the Valentino one so badly, but it was hard to find. My oldest made a wish in the wishing well that we'd find it, and when we did the next day at Hollywood Studios she was so excited her wish came true! We all took turns keeping the coveted Valentino bucket safe.
I have another of Mickey, Simba, and can throw in our BB8 sippers too. But even the regular popcorn bucket is useful because of the cheaper refills. If you purchase a refillable popcorn bucket for $13 you can refill it for only $2.25 as many times as you want! It's a great bargain because who doesn't love popcorn!
Our passion is Disney - everything from their movies, characters, music, merchandise and, of course, the theme parks. Walt Disney World is our ‘happy place’ - the whole family's - and we’d love to help you and your family plan their very special trip to this very magical destination. We also can help you plan a trip to Universal Studios in both Florida, Sea World, and other Orlando Florida attractions. We look forward to sharing our knowledge, experiences, and tips and tricks along the way.
“To all that come to this happy place, welcome.” -Walt Disney
Reach out to Heather for your next adventure!
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