Our guide to the best snacks at Magic Kingdom covers all the must-eat savory and sweet treats, with options all around the park. We include everything from counter service sides to delicious desserts, hidden gems and more that you need to try during a culinary tour of Walt Disney World. (Updated August 10, 2025.)
Magic Kingdom is the flagship theme park at Walt Disney World, home to such icons as Cinderella Castle, Dole Whips, Nutella waffle sandwiches, churros, ice cream sundaes, corn dog nuggets, and more. Okay, several of those are food, but they’re arguably as iconic as Space Mountain. Accordingly, this list ranks our favorite decadent desserts and savory snacks at Magic Kingdom.
While Magic Kingdom is often derided as having Walt Disney World’s weakest counter service restaurant lineup, the good news is that it makes up for that with great and inventive treats. In fact, some of the best Walt Disney World snacks and desserts can be found in the resort’s flagship castle park.
Note that Magic Kingdom is also home to a scattering of seasonal snacks for Halloween and Christmas, starting in mid-August and running through roughly early January. Unfortunately, most of the best treats are ‘locked’ behind the paywall of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but there are always a handful of all-day options, too.
Check out the Food Guide to Halloween 2025 at Magic Kingdom for a full rundown and recommendations. Stay tuned for a similar holiday season guide in the coming months, too.
With that update out of the way, let’s turn to our favorite snacks in Magic Kingdom…
Main Street Confectionary
We’ll start at the very front of the park, in the Main Street Confectionary. Without a doubt, this is the most popular sweet treats spot in the entire park, and it has become streamlined and efficient in the last couple of years, now even offering Mobile Order.
I’m not a huge fan of the Main Street Confectionary. The cookies and cupcakes are often dry or otherwise uninspired, “cereal treats” and candy apples are not my speed, and as a native Michigander, I’m biased against any fudge that isn’t from Mackinac Island (if you know, you know). But there are a few hidden gems that are worth discussing.
We’ve spent years of taste-testing new options and giving the benefit of the doubt only to be disappointed, but ended up with a few favorites, both of a similar nature: Brownie Pie (pictured below) and Blondie Pie (pictured above). (Cookie Pie is a close third.)
Out of this trio, I prefer the Brownie Pie by a pretty wide margin, which is like a cross between a cookie and a brownie (or an unlayered “Brookie”) and threads the needle perfectly with its flavors, texture, and gooey goodness. It features M&Ms inside, which actually are an asset here. Second place for me would go to the Blondie Pie, as I’m a sucker for Twix and I love the butteriness of this dessert.
All of these “pies” remind me a bit of Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs. To be sure, these are not as good nor are they quite the same…but they’re also conveniently located in Magic Kingdom and don’t require jumping through any hopes.
Anyway, I think of these pies as poor man’s Gideon’s and recommend them as a great snack while waiting for the parade or fireworks. Heck, they’re even a nice morning pick-me-up for those who don’t drink coffee and instead prefer a sugar rush!
The newest addition at Main Street Confectionary is the Starlight Popcorn. This is bubblegum & blue raspberry candied popcorn, M&M’s milk chocolate candies, mini-marshmallows, gold sprinkles, and a white chocolate drizzle. Initially, I turned my nose up at this and was disappointed the only Starlight snack was something overly artificial.
And make no mistake: the predominant flavor here is artificial fruit. It tastes like blue, you might say. But it’s also inexplicably and addictively delicious. The variety of the mix and textures and that pop of sweetness makes for something special. It’s like a rush of nostalgia (and sugar), taking you back to childhood summers of Kool-Aid and Cap’n Crunch’s Oops All Berries.
I don’t really know how to explain the flavor beyond that, but it’s perfect when sitting on the curb waiting for Starlight to come rolling down Main Street. Nothing like some delicious artificial flavors on a hot summer night!
Cheshire Cafe
Continuing from Main Street, we arrive at Cheshire Cafe. This small snack spot is located across from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe at the edge of Tomorrowland and Fantasyland–not too far from Cinderella Castle.
Our luck with Cheshire Cafe over the years has been very spotty. Several years ago, they had “gourmet” cake cups, or deconstructed cupcakes. The problem was that these tasted like they had been ‘deconstructed’ because they were stale. For this reason, we’ll pass on the Merry Unbirthday Cupcake.
With that said, this spot is home to one tried & true Magic Kingdom snack option: Cheshire Cat Tail. This is basically a Danish Chocolate Twist with icing to up the photogenic ante and make it resemble Cheshire Cat.
The Cheshire Cat Tail works so well because the pastry is flaky on the outside, doughy on the inside, with the right amount of chocolate to add ample gooeyness. It’s relatively straightforward, but it’s delicious.
Lunching Pad
From here, we’ll head towards Tomorrowland until arriving at Rockettower Plaza under Astro Orbiter and the TTA PeopleMover. Here you’ll find the Lunching Pad, which also serves breakfast. This is significant, because breakfast is the time to visit this spot (although the gourmet hot dogs are good, too.
The must-eat snack here is the Sticky Bubble Bread, which is like the sweet, sweet love child of bread pudding and a cinnamon roll, in the form of an upside-down muffin. This is slathered in cinnamon and caramel sauce, and is a good and gooey treat that’s way better than the supposedly iconic Magic Kingdom cinnamon roll. Seriously: eat this, not that.
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
We have a tremendous amount of nostalgia for Auntie Gravity’s, which is a soft serve ice cream spot in Tomorrowland. It was one of our go-to spots for sundaes and ice cream on late nights in Magic Kingdom back in the day. But it’s never made this list because it’s basically just been soft serve over the last several years.
Well, that changed fairly recently with the addition of the Salted Caramel Soft Serve. This is just novel enough to warrant inclusion on this list, and it tastes incredible. Perhaps my opinion is being colored by the fact that I had this on back to back (to back) days when the ‘feels like’ temperature was triple digits, but this absolutely hit the spot in a way that other soft serve doesn’t. My mouth is watering just thinking about that salted flavor–it’s a winner.
One thing to note here is that there’s also a Salted Caramel Cold Brew Float. That sounds awesome, but I’ve yet to try it. I don’t drink coffee in the afternoon, and I repeatedly found myself over here later in the day. Going back to taste-test this is high-priority, so stay tuned for more!
Friar’s Nook
Friar’s Nook is a one-time favorite of this blog that has fallen from our good graces. I thought I’d never forgive Friar’s Nook for eliminating the gourmet mac & cheese dishes from its menu, but that was before I learned of the equally ridiculous Loaded Tots.
The options here rotate fairly frequently, but there are a few options: Cheddar, Bacon & Ranch Tots (current option as of August 2025), Creamy Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Tots or Curry Brat Tots. No lengthy explanation is needed here–these are exactly as delicious, indulgent and comforting as you’d expect.
I’ve tried about a half-dozen different varieties of these over the years, and they’ve almost all been really good–better than they have any business being. The tater tots hold up surprisingly well under the heavy layer of toppings, and the ingredients work well together. The menu is still lighter than we’d like–it’d be nice to make a meal out of Friar’s Nook.
Gaston’s Tavern
Continuing around Fantasyland, we make a stop at Gaston’s Tavern in the Belle’s Village area of Magic Kingdom, which is directly behind the incredibly popular Be Our Guest Restaurant.
At Gaston’s Tavern, you’ll find the Grey Stuff Cupcake, which has returned to the menu. This was originally offered at nearby the table service restaurant, and we highly recommend it. The Grey Stuff basically tastes like cookies & cream, but that’s an oversimplification. There’s also something to be said for eating an iconic offering from the movie Beauty and the Beast.
The highlight of the menu at Gaston’s Tavern is the Crème Brûlée Croissant, which consists of crispy croissant dough filled with vanilla bean custard. Don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you; this puppy is fantastic.
It’s another indulgent dessert, with caramelization on top that’s sweet and slightly charred before giving way to a pastry that’s the right balance of doughy and fluffy, soft and dense. That’s all topped off by the vanilla bean custard inside. It delivers on the promise of the name, and is one of our new go-to snacks in the Magic Kingdom.
There’s just enough variety in the flavors and textures to give it nuance, making it both addictively good and a dessert that’s distinct–it makes me crave something at Magic Kingdom. The Crème Brûlée Croissant is everything the Warm Cinnamon Roll should be. This is sweet and sugary to the point that you’ll feel it in your teeth, but it’s not one-note.
Gaston’s Tavern is also home to LeFou’s Brew, if you haven’t already had enough sugar for one day. This was meant to be Disney’s “answer” to Butterbeer in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal, and it’s definitely not as good as that. However, we actually think it’s a worthwhile frozen apple drink. Not one of our top picks, but worth sharing if you’re doing a snack crawl of Magic Kingdom with a few friends or family members.
Finally, Gaston’s Tavern also serves colossally-sized Warm Cinnamon Rolls, which are a Magic Kingdom fan-favorite. We’ve had too many stale cinnamon rolls to recommend this, but you can have better luck first thing in the morning.
We don’t recommend the Warm Cinnamon Rolls at all (they’re overrated), and strongly recommend avoiding them in the afternoon when they’re more likely to have been slow-cooked to hardness under the heat lamp for hours.
Columbia Harbour House
Leaving Fantasyland, the first stop is in Liberty Square at Columbia Harbour House right across from Haunted Mansion. This is a great spot for a full meal, especially if you go late or early and seek out Magic Kingdom’s relaxing respite from the crowds.
There are several entrees at Columbia Harbour House that are unexpectedly delicious. However, this is about snacks, and one of my bigger guilty pleasures at Walt Disney World is the Hushpuppies at Columbia Harbour House. These little puppies have a crispy and crunchy exterior that gives way to doughy and gooey goodness on the inside.
You really can’t go wrong with deep-fried golden cornmeal balls, which are a great sweet-and-savory snack. Oh, and there are pieces of actual corn inside, so this probably counts as a vegetable. Healthy and delicious: win-win! (That’s how that works…right?!)
Westward Ho
Continuing in that direction, we arrive at Westward Ho in Frontierland. Given that you’ll likely be spending 75% of your day in this general vicinity as you watch Country Bear Musical Jamboree repeatedly and dance with its bumpkin bears in fur character form, it might make sense to highlight the entire menu here.
That would probably be a fair move, as the Candied Bacon Skewer is surprisingly good. However, I think the Candied Bacon Skewer is way too expensive for what it is (and hit or miss in quality).
Instead, our pick here is the breaded Jalapeño Poppers stuffed with nacho cheese and served with ranch dressing. These are a shockingly good version of this straightforward snack, with the right spiciness and creaminess and an ample portion size for the price.
Aloha Isle
Continuing into Adventureland, there are the two obvious places to stop, each of which serve up their own iconic ice cream (adjacent) offerings. First up is Aloha Isle, located between Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and Country Bear Musical Jamboree on the other side of the divider in Frontierland.
Here, the obvious option is the Dole Whip or Pineapple Float, both of which offer that creamy, sweet, and tart soft serve. If you’re looking for the most popular snack in Magic Kingdom, look no further–the Pineapple Dole Whip is it. This is the type of thing you should order just to say you’ve had it, as this is truly a Magic Kingdom rite-of-passage treat. Another good pick is the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, which is topped with Dole Whip (the cake itself is only okay).
Aloha Isle serves up a Tropical Serenade, Swirl Cup, and Coconut Cup in addition to the iconic Pineapple Dole Whip. While these might sound tempting and are all varying degrees of delicious (flavors switch out seasonally, so you might encounter different flavor options entirely), we’d strongly recommend sticking with the classic Pineapple Dole Whip.
Sunshine Tree Terrace
Then there’s nearby Sunshine Tree Terrace, which used to have its own distinct dessert: the Citrus Swirl. Unfortunately, it’s been gone for over a year and multiple Cast Members have told us it’s been discontinued completely.
With that said, all it would take is for the problem-prone machine that makes this delicious dessert to be fixed and we could see it again, so it’s nevertheless worth asking (or checking the online menu). If it’s back whenever you read this, order the Citrus Swirl. It’s right up there with the Dole Whip in terms of iconic Magic Kingdom ice cream treats.
Sunshine Tree Terrace also offers a variety of different Dole Whips and ice cream cups. Note that the Orange Cream Soft-serve Cup sounds similar to the Citrus Swirl, but is most definitely different. It’s still a good dessert, but not in the same league as the Citrus Swirl.
Personally, my favorite of the other items is the “I Lava You Float” at Sunshine Tree Terrace. This consists of Fanta Strawberry Soda and Passion Fruit served with DOLE Whip Orange and topped with Popping Candy. The flavor ends up being a strawberry-skewed fruit punch, with fizz balanced against the creaminess of the concoction.
There’s something about it…I’m not quite sure what…but it just works. It’s not on par with the Pineapple Dole Whip or Citrus Swirl, but it’s a good third place pick.
Spring Roll Cart
Located near the entrance to Adventureland, you’ve got the Spring Roll Cart. I had been hearing hype for the Cheeseburger Spring Roll for a while, but was a bit apprehensive. Walt Disney World can barely manage to do cheeseburgers right, how could this be that good?
The meat is juicy and delicious, and the rolls are cooked to perfection. The flavor here is probably helped by the fact that the roll itself is pretty greasy and there’s a liberal amount of cheese inside, but what’s the point of going to a theme park if you’re not going to indulge in some unhealthy foods?
I could see some people not being huge fans of the Cheeseburger Spring Roll due to the greasiness (Sarah was “meh” on it), but I’m a fan. With that said, this is something I seldom buy because of the price. It’s absurdly expensive for the portion size, and just not a good value. I also think it’s a tad overrated (certainly not the #1 snack in all of Walt Disney World, as some spring roll acolytes claim).
Sleepy Hollow
Another tried and true Magic Kingdom snack is the waffle sandwiches found at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. These are offered in a couple of flavors, but sweet and savory. These were replaced by new waffles for about a year, but thankfully, the old ones are back as of 2025.
Our go-to has long been the Waffle with Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, Bananas, Berries & Whipped Cream, which simultaneously manages to taste fresh and refreshing while also feeling like it’s rotting your teeth. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, but we love it.
The Waffle with Sweet-and-Spicy Maple Chicken is also fantastic. Since the wait times for Sleepy Hollow are often long (even with Mobile Order), we highly recommend ordering both of these waffles and sharing them. A great way to have savory-and-sweet snacks (that are almost entree sized) from a single spot.
Sleepy Hollow is also home to seasonal items, Funnel Cakes, and a glorious Hand-Dipped Corn Dog.
This is a hand-dipped corn dog served with house-made chips, and you can tell it’s freshly-made in the flavor and quality of the batter. This rivals the corn dogs at Disneyland, and is a true sleeper pick. Not something we’d order all the time (and it’s debatable whether it’s a snack or entree), but it’s a worthwhile option if you need something to offset all of the sweets.
I would go as far as to say that this is the best corn dog at Walt Disney World, surpassing the overpriced and overrated Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs and maybe even the dogs at the next stop on our list…
Casey’s Corner
Continuing our circle tour (and/or corn dog challenge) back to Main Street, we stop at Casey’s Corner for one of our favorite savory snacks in Magic Kingdom: CORN DOG NUGGETS.
Seriously, these are a perfect pre-fireworks snack, or a late night meal to enjoy as Magic Kingdom closes for the night. (Also, it’s not really snack-sized, but the Plant-based Chicago Style Dog is way better than it has any right being. It’s a great, shareable option that surpasses the all-beef hot dogs at Casey’s Corner.)
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Finishing up on Main Street, we have some controversy and disagreement between the two of us about what belongs on this list. The obvious choice is a sundae from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. What’s available here changes from time-to-time, and you might find a colossal option in addition to what’s on the permanent menu. In my view, when it comes to ice cream, bigger is always better.
My favorite sundaes are almost always the seasonal ones. From August 15 through October 31, 2025, you can enjoy the Pumpkin Sundae: Pumpkin gelato with pumpkin-spiced caramel sauce, pumpkin brittle, and Halloween sprinkles. (Last year’s is pictured below.)
Following that, there almost certainly will be a Peppermint Sundae for the Christmas season. Specifics are unknown at this point, but above is a photo of last year’s version. I’d expect something similar to be offered from November 7, 2025 through early January 2026.
For a year-round option, the Brownie Sundae is a thick and moist brownie that has significantly better flavor than the normal phoned-in brownies around Walt Disney World, topped with ice cream. The other toppings only make it even more of an indulgence.
All of the sundaes at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor are delicious and decadent snacks so sugary that you’ll feel you need to brush your teeth immediately after consumption.
Magic Kingdom Snacks to Skip
Finally, we’re going to end on a “controversial” note by sharing a few snacks to avoid. Beyond the aforementioned cinnamon roll, there are several fan-favorite snacks that are beloved not for their quality, but because they’ve been around for ages and diehard Disney fans have nostalgia for them. These include all of the following:
- Turkey Leg – This can be good, but it also can taste like shoe leather and contains about a week’s worth of sodium and multiple days worth of fat.
- Mickey Pretzel – Ironically, this can also taste like shoe leather. It’s also just a basic pretzel shaped like Mickey Mouse; if you want something unique, go for one of the stuffed pretzels at the Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland.
- Churros – Disneyland churros are amazing; Walt Disney World churros are too often stale and hard, inferior to the ones served at Costco for 99 cents (and much more expensive).
- Premium Mickey Bar – Look, I don’t hate fun–I just want to put that out there. But this is a regular chocolate-coated vanilla ice cream bar, but in the shape of Mickey Mouse’s head. Anyone who loves this is probably eating it through the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia, or associating it with fond memories of Walt Disney World. That’s totally fair, but there’s absolutely nothing special about this ice cream bar itself. There are dozens of better items–and ice cream concoctions–at Magic Kingdom than this.
For what it’s worth, that’s not even an exhaustive list of snacks to avoid at Magic Kingdom (and throughout Walt Disney World). With few exceptions, I wouldn’t order anything from an Outdoor Vending Cart (ODV) or that’s pre-packaged. The freshly-made snacks are always better, and anything that’s prepared in bulk and waiting to be ordered under a heat lamp is generally (but not always) a red flag.
Overall, Magic Kingdom has been stepping up its snack game lately, and we hope that trend only continues. It’s mutually beneficial for Walt Disney World and guests, as we love delicious and photogenic snacks, and they make more money in the process. While I’d love to see more of an emphasis on smaller, less-expensive options more conducive to strolling and snacking around Magic Kingdom, what Disney has done thus far is a great start!
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Your Thoughts
What are your favorite savory snacks and decadent desserts in Magic Kingdom? Do you agree or disagree with list of the best options? Any “extinct” Magic Kingdom snacks that you miss? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!