The Best Snacks in Disneyland for 2023 | the disney food blog (2024)

Some Disney treats, like Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey-shaped Pretzels, and even the famous (or infamous, depending on your perspective) Turkey Legs, can be found at Disney parks on both coasts. But today we’re dedicating this post to help you track down the best DISNEYLAND treats!

For the purposes of this list, these are either snacks that you can only find in Disneyland Resort (at Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure) or snacks that Disneyland simply does them better than anywhere else. Without further ado… THIS is our list of the top snacks in Disneyland Resort for 2023!

And we’re starting with the CLASSICS…

Disneyland Classics

Mickey-Shaped Beignets

True, Disney World has Mickey-shaped Beignets these days, too. But long before the snack had EARS at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, Mickey-shaped Beignets had their original home at Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar!

You can’t go wrong with the classic golden-fried Beignet generously dusted with powdered sugar. But seasonal offerings such as fall’s Pumpkin Spice Beignets and surprises like Maple Beignets with Maple-Bacon Dipping Sauce are more often than not HUGE hits as well!

We must note, of course, that the Mint Julep Bar (which is tucked into French Market Restaurant) is currently closed to accommodate the transformation of the French Market Restaurant into the NEW Tiana’s Palace in New Orleans Square! But Disney has already alerted Mickey Beignet lovers that the Mint Julep Bar will open once again when Tiana’s Palace opens later this year! AND there is a place where you can get the beloved Mickey Beignets in the meantime…

… it’s the Royal Street Veranda!

P.S. You can get a Mint Julep at the Veranda, too!

Find out more about the Mint Julep Bar’s NEW home — Tiana’s Palace — HERE!

Churros

Disneyland has elevated the Churro into an art form. First and foremost, even the classic Churro (a fried dough stick coated in cinnamon and sugar) is just BETTER in Disneyland. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside… the snack is so popular on its own that there are SEVERAL carts in both Disneyland AND Disney California Adventure dedicated to Churros!

But the Churro in Disneyland Resort also reaches a whole new level with frequent flavor varieties.

The ever-changing examples include the PURPLE Disney 100Churro you see above (which is currently available as part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Walt Disney Company). It’s rolled in cherry sugar served with white icing and topped with purple and silver pearls. Others include — but are by NO MEANS limited to — thePeach Cobbler Churro, and theSleeping Beauty Churros.

(These pink-and-blue Churros made their debut in honor of the debut of the Magic Happens Parade, so perhaps we’ll see them again when the parade returns on February 24th!)

Check out MORE of our favorite Disneyland Churros from over the years HERE!

Monte Cristo Sandwich

We’re already back at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square to celebrate the can’t miss Monte Cristo Sandwich at Café Orleans! We’re talking about a sliced turkey, ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, which sounds pretty basic… until, that is, you consider that it’s BATTERED and FRIED, then sprinkled with powdered sugar and served up with seasonal preserves!

It’s the BEST of sweet-meets-savory, and that’s why it always makes its way onto on AJ’s list of FAVORITE FOODS in Disneyland.

That said, the Monte Cristo isn’t quite complete without…

Pommes Frites

Previously, guests could order the Pommes Frites on their own as an appetizer at Cafe Orleans. These days, the delectable parmesan-garlic fries are INCLUDED as a side option with the beloved Monte Cristo, complete with the spicy Cajun Remoulade for dipping!

Of course, you could choose a “Petit Salad” as your side instead, but… WHY?? We’ll take care of that “tough” decision for you right now. Get the Pommes Frites for some salty, cheesy, garlicky perfection!

This video from our DFB YouTube Channel is an oldie, but a goodie, and you can see more of why Cafe Orleans is a Disneyland MUST-Do!

Click HERE to check out the iconic Monte Cristo and Pommes Frites COMBO!

Corn Dog

Ok, what’s so special about the Disneyland Corn Dogs? I mean, you can grab this golden fried goodie at nearly every amusem*nt park, state fair, or carnival around the country, right? Heck, you can even find ’em in your grocery store’s freezer aisle these days.But are they freshly HAND-DIPPED?

Nope. And therein lies the difference. The process lends the perfect crunch to the thick and tasty layer of corn batter surrounding the dog, and it can’t be beat.Its homes are the Little Red Wagon on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland and Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure. It’s doesn’t matter where you get one. Just GET ONE.

Of course, if you DO just so happen to find yourself at Corn Dog Castle, you should save some extra room for our next treat…

Cheddar Cheese Stick

Corn Dog Castle also boasts the Cheddar Cheese Stick! And it is NO JOKE, my friends…

Instead of a hot dog tucked into that same slightly sweet corn batter mentioned above, you’ve got ooey, gooey cheddar CHEESE… and LOTS of it!

It’s basically grilled cheese on a stick. What’s not to love?

Check out ALL THE CHEDDAR here!

Matterhorn Macaroon

Take oodles of coconut and butter, pile it high to resemble a certain Disneyland mountain and bake until golden, dip it in white chocolate to create “snow,” and you’ve got yourself a Matterhorn Macaroon!

This confection is a nod to the Matterhorn Bobsleds AND a must-try for my fellow coconut lovers! Find it these days at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. (And if you can’t wait that long, try your hand at this Matterhorn Macaroon recipe!)

Make a Matterhorn Macaroon at HOME!

DOLE Whip

Aaah… DOLE Whip. (You had to know this was coming, didn’t you?) Now THIS is one iconic snack that’s done equally well on BOTH coasts. In fact, DOLE Whip debuted in Disney World before it arrived at Disneyland ‘s Tiki Juice Bar in 1986. (Though we did give the edge to Disneyland when they used to serve the pineapple soft-serve treat with a teeny little umbrella and a cherry on top!)

But even though this twist tastes just as good whether you find yourself in Magic Kingdom or Disneyland, this cool quintessential Adventureland treat simply HAS to go on our list of Disneyland’s BEST snacks, and we think you’ll agree! Grab yours in a cup or as a Float with pineapple juice — you can’t go wrong either way.

Click here to learn LITERALLY EVERYTHING You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about DOLE Whip in Disney!

Bengal Barbecue Skewers

My friends, I present to you… ASPARAGUS! Oh, wait… that’s not exactly what you were expecting? Well, what if I tell you I’m talking about asparagus wrapped in BACON and grilled to the perfect char?

The thing is, the Safari Skewer is just ONE of the awesome Skewers at The Bengal Barbecue!

A spicy Banyan Beef , Bengal Beef, Chieftain Chicken, Outback Vegetable, and Pork Belly Skewers make up the rest of the Skewer selection.

Pick one (or two, or three…) and ENJOY!

BONUS: Don’t forget to grab a Tiger Tail while you’re there!

New Favorites

Now that we’ve chatted about those classics, we’re sharing snacks that are more recent to the Disneyland scene that have impressed enough to land on our list. A few are brand new, while some are simply newer than the classics above and have made their snacking mark over the years. Let’s dig in!

Chili Cone Queso

Steer yourself onto Cars Land in Disney California Adventure and make a pit stop at Cozy Cone 3 at Cozy Cone Motel.

It’s here that you’ll grab yourselfa Chili Cone Queso!

Beef Chili, Cheddar Cheese and Corn Chips are made PORTABLE by way of a beautiful golden Bread Cone!

Find out what ALL the CONES at the Cozy Cone Motel are serving up HERE!

Not So Little Chicken Sandwich

Did you high-tail it to the movie theater to see Ant–Man and the Wasp:Quantumania? The you will especially appreciate the Not so Little Chicken Sandwich at Pym Test Kitchen in Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus!

Then again, if you’re simply a fan of REALLY tasty FRIED CHICKEN sammies, you should make your way to the Test Kitchen, too. The savory sandwich is topped with Teriyaki and Red Chili Sauces for a little kick and Pickled Cabbage Slaw on a (teeny tiny) Brioche bun to deliver a little Ant-Man POV.

It’s served with crispy Potato Bites and altogether the entire meal is both flavorful and FUN!

EXPLORE Avengers Campus with us HERE!

Lemon Dole Whip

Yes indeed, we mentioned DOLE Whips already in their original (and best known) pineapple form. But when Pixar Pier opened in Disney California Adventure, it brought Lemon DOLE Whip along with it!

This just-on-the-right-side of tart refresher can be found at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats where it can be enjoyed in a cone or cup, “snow-capped” (topped with white chocolate) or not, or in a Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait Float (as pictured) with Blue Raspberry Swirl. (Grown-ups also have the option to try the Float with a splash of Blue Curaçao.)

And if you like that idea, then get ready for a few more DOLE Whip creations…

Loaded Whips

Pineapple DOLE Whip remains the most popular flavor of the non-dairy* soft-serve treat. (*While the fruit flavors are non-dairy, flavors such as coconut and vanilla are not.) But The Tropical Hideaway delivered Loaded Whips to the Adventureland scene, featuring a variety of DOLE Whip flavor combos and fun toppings!

For example, theTwisted Ambush Loaded Whip swirls orange and pineapple DOLE Whip and places it on “exotic fruit” (mostly mandarin orange and pineapple) to deliver even more citrus flavor and punch. Crystallized hibiscus is sprinkled all over. And sticking out of all sides? Why, those arePocky! (Not familiar with Pocky?Check it out here!)

Most recently, the crowds came out to try the Strawberry DOLE Whip Sundae. New flavors pop up on the regular, and you can find our review of EVERY DOLE Whip creation we’ve tried by clicking here!

Limited Time Treats

Disney 100 Year of Wonder — 100th Anniversary Snacks

The 100th Anniversary Celebration of The Walt Disney Company officially kicked off in Disneyland on January 27, 2023… and, of course, it brought plenty of NEW TREATS along with it!

Here are a few that you should get while the gettin’s good!

Celebration Cake

This is a reminder not only to you, but also to ourselves. We need to score an Advance Dining Reservation at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant to try the Celebration Cake.

Why? Because it’s a pecan brownie with chocolate truffle mousse, red berries, and milk chocolate mousse glazed with chocolate ganache and topped with a star.

It sounds like just the thing to enjoy while watching the boats from Pirates of the Caribbean sail on by in the Bayou…

Snickers Sundae

The Snickers Sundae at atClarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure immediately jumped to the top of the list of the BEST NEW TREATS for the 100th Anniversary celebration! This celebratory sundae is made with butter-pecan ice cream topped with a chocolate shell, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and SNICKERS bar pieces served in a waffle cup. Need I say more?

“Yes,” you say? No problem! Check out our review of the Snickers Sundae to see why this is our MUST-GET Disney100 treat!

See all of our Disney100 treat reviews from Disneyland HERE!

Holiday Snacks

Handmade Disneyland Candy Cane

Okay, so… our final 2023 MUST-HAVE Disneyland snack may not be available again until December, but heed our words… once the 2023 Holiday Season rolls around in Disneyland, you’ll be glad you started strategizing about how to get your hands on one of the FAMOUS HANDMADE DISNEYLAND CANDY CANES now!

You see, the Candy Canes are typically created on alternating days in December in the two parks throughout the season.For 2022, the locations and dates were as follows(Stay tuned for 2023 information!):

• Candy Palaceat Disneyland Park:December 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, and 24th
• Trolley Treatsat Disney California Adventure Park:December 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, and 25th

But that’s not all there is to know! For the past two years, Disneyland has utilized a Virtual Queue to manage the lines that form for this popular Disneyland tradition.

So, what makes them so special? These, my friends, arenotyour typical candy canes. Each one ishand-pulled and measures eighteen inches long. They’re lovely to look at…

… and — take it from us — devastating to break!

Andthey sell out QUICKLY. But don’t you fret… We will keep you posted RIGHT HERE when information for 2023 is released.

In fact, we’ll stay busy keeping you posted on ALL THE BEST SNACKS in Disneyland as the year goes on, and we hope you’ll continue to join us at The Happiest Place on Earth!

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