Disney fans will already know about the truly tasty (and often Mickey-shaped) foodie treats served up at its global theme parks, as well as in the many renowned restaurants housed within them. With such an array of delicious treats on offer, we've rounded up the best foods available across all locations, from classic Mickey Mouse ice cream bars to Toy Story–themed mochi and more.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the best things to eat at Disney parks around the globe, counting down to the most magical of them all.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each item in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective. 

Themed around the ghoulish Haunted Mansion attraction at Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida, this sweet blackberry milkshake isn't always available but pops up for limited runs, usually around Halloween. It's satisfyingly rich, cool and creamy and comes with a chocolate doughnut finished with purple icing generously dotted with black sprinkles. The spooky straw deserves a special mention too.

Another spot that consistently wows Disney diners is the Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a Western-themed, family-friendly restaurant located in Toy Story Land. Styled to look like a rodeo arena for the Toy Story characters, the colourful eatery specialises in barbecued meat with all the fixings. The most popular choice is the platter of house-smoked meats, which includes pork ribs, beef brisket, BBQ chicken, spiced pork sausage and baked beans.

Disneyland Paris kicked off celebrations for its 30th anniversary in March 2022, with the commemoration lasting (rather triumphantly) until September 2023. Along with it came a whole host of tasty treats, including this giant Mickey Saint-Michel shortbread. The design was simple, with Mickey’s friendly face taking centre stage.  

Disney World has a surprising number of higher-end dining options and Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya in EPCOT's Japan pavilion has become a must-visit destination for foodies. What makes this joint stand out is the fact that the menu and decor change every month to celebrate Japan’s seasonal festivals. As well as sushi and sashimi, the restaurant specialises in okonomiyaki, a delicious savoury pancake filled with shredded cabbage and bacon and topped with Japanese mayonnaise.

This gigantic breakfast pastry – complete with a mixed nut and raisin filling and finished with a drizzle of icing – is sure to satisfy early morning cravings for something sweet. Available from the Roaring Fork at the Wilderness Lodge Resort, it’s big enough to share with the whole table at breakfast. That said, it’s so delicious, you might want to devour it all by yourself.  

A favourite on Instagram, this multicoloured (and surprisingly tasty) frozen concoction comes from the Pandora: The World of Avatar area at Florida’s Animal Kingdom. It features refreshing apple and pear limeade swirled to form green and purple layers and comes complete with a crown of passion fruit–flavoured boba balls.

He may be a mean bear in the movie, but that doesn’t stop this Lotso-inspired cheesecake from being a fun dessert option to try at Toy Story Land, Shanghai Disneyland. Available from the bright pink café, this sweet strawberry dessert is shaped like Lotso’s head, complete with delicate detailing and a mischievous smile.

Widely considered to be Disney's top plant-based offering, this Star Wars–themed dish (named after Planet Felucia from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith) features Moroccan-style vegan meatballs, herby hummus and a tomato and cucumber relish, served with pitta bread. You’ll find it at the Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo restaurants in the Galaxy’s Edge areas of the parks, which also offer vegan options for kids.

Located inside the World of Frozen, this sundae is sold at Northern Lights, Arendelle’s oldest sweet shop and is sure to impress every Frozen fan. While the soft-serve dessert may be fittingly turquoise in colour, the icy slush surrounding the ice cream is actually elderflower flavoured. Floral and light, it makes for a refreshing treat, particularly when the weather is hot and humid.

Corn dogs are a theme park essential, and the Magic Kingdom's offerings are a firm fan favourite. Coated in a buttery, honey-toned cornmeal batter and deep fried to perfection, they're satisfyingly crispy on the outside and comfortingly soft on the inside. Snackable corn dog nuggets are another tasty bite that's guaranteed to perk up weary kids.

Like most things that come from a galaxy far, far away, Disney's Star Wars–inspired Outpost Mix is wonderfully weird. Supposedly made from grains and spices collected by farmer Kat Saka of the planet Batuu, the snack is a blend of sweet, purple-hued popcorn and salty, red chilli flavour kernels and it looks as jewel-like and exotic as you might expect.

After an exhilarating day spent meeting Mickey and Minnie, there’s nothing quite like the Magic Kingdom's very own frozen lemonade to quench your thirst. The classic drink features slushy lemonade flavoured with zingy, tangy lemon and there’s a raspberry lemonade option too. In true Disney fashion, the drinks come with a special Mickey-shaped souvenir straw to take home.

Inspired by a line in the song 'Be Our Guest' from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Grey Stuff is actually far more appetising than it sounds. A light and airy mix of crumbled cookies and cream-flavoured vanilla pudding sits atop a scalloped cookie base – and it really is as delicious as our candelabra friend Lumière says it is.

There are endless Toy Story–themed snacks available at various Disney parks, but one of our favourites has to be from Woody’s Lunch Box at Hollywood Studios, Florida. Taking inspiration from the classic American breakfast brand Pop-Tarts, the Lunch Box Tart features a rich fruit jam filling sandwiched between a golden pastry case, all coated in fondant. The flavour changes from time to time, but it’s always guaranteed to be delicious. 

This limited-edition cocktail was unveiled as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebrations in 2021 and continues to be one of its most talked about drinks. The Squid’s Revenge was basically Disney’s version of a Mexican Michelada cocktail: a slightly spicy mix of tomato juice, beer and lime that was often compared to a Bloody Mary. Here it was memorably served with an octopus tentacle perched ominously over the edge of the glass, a dash of spice and bright blue salt rim.

The days when Disney theme parks were just about Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are long gone; the Star Wars–themed Galaxy’s Edge areas at Disneyland and Walt Disney World are now just as much of a draw, as are Star Wars–inspired dishes like the Ronto Wrap, named after the gentle giants in the movies. Served in pitta bread, the dish combines roast pork, spicy grilled pork sausage, tangy coleslaw and peppercorn sauce. There’s also a breakfast version of the wrap, with scrambled eggs, grated Cheddar and sausage.

The world’s first park area dedicated to Disney’s Zootropolis opened its doors in December 2023, allowing the film’s colourful world to come to life. Fans can explore the Urban Jungle, embark on an epic car chase and, of course, try the legendary Big Donut. Officer Clawhauser’s favourite snack, the doughnut features a milk chocolate coating and multicoloured sprinkles and comes in both miniature and giant sizes.

Popcorn is a go-to snacking option at Disney parks across the globe. Available from kiosks, each location has different flavours on offer (from lemon and strawberry to black pepper and soy sauce), as well as cute boxes – think Winnie the Pooh honey pots and Donald Duck buckets – that can double as keepsakes.

While these sugar-covered Spanish dough sticks are hardly a Disney invention, they're still one of the most popular snacks. In true Disney style, the ones served here aren’t just any old churros. Instead, they're available in an array of irresistibly indulgent flavours, including salted caramel, Key lime pie and apple pie, as well as a cinnamon-spiked 'breakfast churros' variety served with maple sauce. At Tokyo Disneyland, you'll even find the treat shaped like Mickey. 

A tasty savoury option available at Disneyland Paris, this giant sandwich takes inspiration from the classic Mickey-shaped pretzel from the Magic Kingdom, Florida. In France, the pretzel is taken one step further and loaded with delicious fillings – think stacked meats, cheeses and veggies – to make a sandwich that’s perfect for lunch.

The signature cookie at The Artist’s Palette, a café at the Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, is a big hit with kids. The adorable sugar cookie is decorated with splashes of icing 'paint' and even comes with an edible strawberry biscuit paintbrush – perfect for keeping little artists busy.

Disney characters regularly pop up in dim sum form at Crystal Lotus, the restaurant at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. From everyone’s favourite friendly snowman Olaf to bouncy Baymax buns, these steamed treats are stuffed with a mix of sweet and savoury fillings, from pork and vegetables to sweet red bean purée. 

Inspired by the flavours and flair of 1920s New Orleans, the much-anticipated Tiana's Palace opened in September 2023. It's themed around the dream restaurant Princess Tiana created in The Princess and the Frog, complete with Mardi Gras colours, a huge mural of the bayou and a vintage jazz soundtrack. Popular dishes include the muffuletta sandwich and three types of gumbo, but it's the beef po' boy, made with juicy, slow-cooked beef coated in a rich gravy, that gets everyone talking.

If you’re a fan of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, you’ll be familiar with villain Gaston and his sidekick, LeFou, after whom this popular Magic Kingdom concoction is named. Often served in a special tankard you can take home, the alcohol-free drink is a mix of frozen apple juice and toasted marshmallow flavouring. Just to complete the beer-like look, it’s cleverly topped off with a passion fruit and mango foam.

Tokyo Disney Resort celebrated its 40th anniversary in summer 2023, with the launch of this adorable in-park snack. While Mickey bread might have been a simple option (it was just bread after all), the cute shape made it all the more special. Soft and spongy, it just needed a slick of creamy butter or sweet jam to make it even better.

Not a million miles from those chocolate rice crispy cakes you may have made at home as a child, these Magic Kingdom snacks will bring a smile to the faces of even the most jaded customers. They're essentially a Mickey-shaped rice crispy concoction on a lollipop stick, with the trademark ears dipped in chocolate. 

If you’re travelling the galaxy and find yourself in need of a drink, a glass of Luke Skywalker’s blue milk (as seen in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) or green milk (as per Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi) could be just the thing. The blue milk is a little like a fruity slushie, made with coconut and rice milks and flavoured with a tropical mix of dragon fruit, pineapple, lime and watermelon. The green milk, meanwhile, has a more citrus-like flavour.

Another Disney staple, these colourful candy apples come with a predictably huge variety of coatings (chocolate, caramel, and nuts, to name a few). Each one is also themed around a different character – and not just the ones you’d expect. Yes, there are Mickey and Minnie versions complete with polka dots and pink bows, but you can also try candy apples inspired by other favourites like Olaf, Goofy, Nemo and Kermit the Frog.

Available from the Magic Kingdom Spring Roll Cart, this unique dish gives the Asian classic an all-American twist. Swapping the usual vegetable and pork fillings, this savoury treat sees cheeseburger staples – think minced beef, melty American cheese and chopped pickles, wrapped inside a crisp, golden rice paper case and served with aioli.

The sweet treat that everyone talks about at Tiana’s Palace is the scrumptious house-filled beignet. The casual eatery is inspired by New Orleans, so it’s no surprise that there are beignets (airy, puffy fritters made from deep-fried choux pastry and liberally dusted with icing sugar) on the menu. The zingy house special – stuffed with a delicious lemon icebox pie filling and topped with a lemon glaze – is a must-try.

Not only are jumbo turkey legs one of Disney's most popular items (more than two million are sold each year), but they also boast a dedicated cult following and a line of merch. So, what’s the secret behind the success of the gigantic snack? Nobody knows, exactly; the legs are cured to a special, closely guarded recipe, which gives them a tender texture and smoky, almost pork-like flavour. Tackle the beast alone or share yours with a friend – it’s up to you. Just remember that they’re not called jumbo for nothing... 

Orlando's Contemporary Resort Contempo Café regularly has a menu refresh, but you'll often find this adorable Minnie Mouse–shaped cinnamon roll on offer. A gooey, sticky cinnamon roll is dipped in red-hued white chocolate, then topped with an icing bow for the ultimate Disney treat. When Minnie isn't available, a Mickey Mouse option usually takes its place. 

This relatively recent addition to the Disney food hall of fame is rapidly becoming a classic – and they’re not kidding when they say it’s 'not so little'. Served at the Avengers-themed Pym Test Kitchen, the brioche bun is more or less regular-sized, but squeezed into it you'll find a huge slab of crispy, juicy, fried chicken breast, pickled cabbage, coleslaw and both teriyaki and red chilli sauces. Its disproportionate looks are, of course, all part of the fun.

Shaped like Monster Inc’s Mike Wazowski, this baked goodie isn’t always available, but is definitely worth trying if you can track it down. Extra fluffy and soft, this cantaloupe melon–flavoured bread is stuffed with a sweet cream filling. Just make sure you have a napkin on hand as the filling is guaranteed to spill out after each bite.

Combining a soft, smooth swirl of vanilla ice cream with frozen pineapple and pineapple juice, Disney's iconic Dole Whip comes served either in a cup or as a tropical pineapple juice float. Not a pineapple fan? A wide range of alternative flavours including mango, lemon, orange and lime can be found at parks across the globe. 

Sometimes you need a snack to stave off hunger pangs between rides and roller coasters and that's where the Magic Kingdom's Mickey pretzels come in. They’re soft, doughy and salty and, like so many things at Disney, super-sized. Take your pick from the plain original or opt for one with a jalapeño or cream cheese filling. You’ll also find tubs of mustard and cheese sauce on hand for decadent dipping.

As with so many other foods served up at the theme parks, the Disney waffle comes in a variety of flavours – from chocolate sauce–covered offerings to servings piled high with strawberries and honey. There are Mickey-shaped versions (of course), but you’ll also find waffles resembling The Lion King’s Nala and Simba, as well as plant-based treats and a sizable breakfast waffle with sausage, bacon and golden syrup.

The type of snack that’s almost too cute to eat, this sweet treat takes inspiration from the friendly Claw characters in Toy Story. Available at DisneySea in Tokyo, these bite-sized mochi (Japanese rice cakes) are shaped like the little aliens and filled with strawberry, chocolate and vanilla custard. Can a snack get any more adorable? 

Disney says these are the 'happiest snacks on Earth' and fans the world over tend to agree. The Mickey Ice Cream Bar has become an American classic, with smaller versions sold in supermarkets across the US. Featuring a Mickey-shaped vanilla ice cream coated in crunchy milk chocolate on a stick, there’s nothing complicated about it – but then again, the simplest ideas are often the best.

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Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.