13 Pumpkin Sweet Treats At Disneyland For 2022, Ranked

Disneyland Resort is kicking off the most festive time of the year with seasonal sweet treats featuring the most iconic flavor of the fall: pumpkin. From cakes and cold brew to cookies and churros, the Disney parks offer a creative selection of pumpkin drinks and desserts that go above and beyond the typical pumpkin-spice latte. Nothing signals fall quite like the aroma of warm spices and the signature bright orange of pumpkins everywhere you turn.

From September to early November, visitors flock to Anaheim for Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash and other Halloween festivities that transform the beloved parks, resorts, and Downtown Disney District into a spooky wonderland. With new pumpkin-inspired treats and the return of seasonal fan favorites, there are plenty of festival fall sweets to enjoy as you revel in the Halloween spirit. The reviews are already pouring in as park guests share the pumpkin spice treats that they love, as well as the seasonal sweets that didn't impress. We have sorted through dozens of reviews to rank the top 13 pumpkin sweet treats at Disneyland for 2022 to help you decide what to sample and which ones to skip at Disneyland Resort. 

A churro-adjacent seasonal offering, the Pumpkin Pie Dip is also new to this year's fall festivities. Available at the Fantasyland Churro Cart September 2 through November 10 as a churro add-on, this autumnal dip features bold pumpkin flavor and traditional pumpkin pie spices that left reviewers torn (via Undercover Tourist). 

The Disney Food Blog reporter noted "the dip tasted fresh with a slightly sweet pumpkin flavor," while Disneyland News Today found the dip more reminiscent of canned pumpkin. Reviewers also found this dip to have a runnier consistency than other dipping sauce options, but balanced the flavor of the churro without making it overly sweet. Pumpkin fans might adore this festive dip while others may prefer to enjoy their churros plain or try them with a different sauce option. 

For those that do enjoy the bold pumpkin flavor, don't limit yourself to dipping just churros in this seasonal sauce. Pair it with other limited and classic treats such as pretzels, beignets, cookies, and more. 

Stop by the Stage Door Café between September 2 and November 10 to try the latest iteration of Disneyland's Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake (via Disney Parks Blog). Described on the Stage Door Café menu as a "pumpkin spice-dusted" funnel cake topped with a drizzle of spiced caramel, toffee bits, whipped cream, and chocolate curls, you can expect that this massive funnel cake is bursting with flavor and texture. 

However, not everyone seems to love this version of the fall favorite. There's a lot going on with this funnel cake treat finished with dollops of whipped cream in the signature Mickey shape. Disneyland News Today reports, "The pumpkin spice is barely noticeable, except when concentrated in one area." Some enjoyed the contrast of the crisp fried dough with the chewy toffee bits, airy whipped cream, and syrupy pumpkin drizzle, while others were overwhelmed by the amount of textures, as well as the size and sweetness of this seasonal dessert. 

Located in the heart of the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Ballast Point Brewery is also celebrating the season with the Pumpkin Down Float, which will be available starting October 1 until they're all gone. Since the float has not yet been released as of publication, we can only speculate on how delicious this boozy pumpkin treat will be. 

The Pumpkin Down beer has been a seasonal staple at Ballast Point for a number of years and has grown a substantial fan base. The beer float is described as Scottish ale with hints of caramel, toffee, and roasted pumpkin topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, pumpkin spice whipped cream, ginger snap crumbs, and a dulce de leche caramel sauce (via Disney Parks Blog). In their review of the Pumpkin Down beer by Ballast Point, Kegerator describes the beverage as a deep, rich ruby color with notes of sweet, vegetal pumpkin, and rich toffee with a kick of pumpkin spice, brown sugar, and dark fruit for a well-rounded sip reminiscent of pumpkin bread. 

Many Beer Advocate reviewers rated the Pumpkin Down beer as an above-average seasonal beer with festive flavors, a pleasant mouthfeel, and high drinkability. Based on the overall positive reception of the beer that will serve as the base of this decadent pumpkin treat, we anticipate that the malty bread notes will blend well with the smooth vanilla ice cream and punch of flavor and texture from the ginger snap crumbs.

There are a lot of festivities happening at Disney parks for the fall season, including Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Part of the seasonal celebrations is the Pumpkin-Spiced Horchata Cold Brew, available non-alcoholic or with Irish whiskey blends, which is a creamy rice drink iconic of Latin cuisine. Refreshing horchata is perfect for balmy days in Southern California and complements the spicy, savory offerings that can be found throughout the parks, especially during the spooky season where you can find plenty of fiery Latin flavors and haunting dishes spiced with ghost peppers. 

Creamy horchata with bold cold brew and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice is available September 2 through November 10 at Joffrey's and the Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart in Disney's California Adventure. This coffee drink was well received by most reviewers. YouTuber MrCheezyPop loved this unique cold brew calling it "perfectly pumpkin spiced." 

However, Disneyland News Today was not as impressed, finding the coffee and pumpkin spice flavors to be lacking, while the horchata is "too creamy for its own good and oddly sweet." Although there were differing opinions on the non-alcoholic version of the Pumpkin-Spiced Horchata Cold Brew, the addition of Irish whiskey in coffee mixed with creamy horchata into an all-around crowd pleaser.

Mickey-shaped treats are a must when visiting the Disney Parks. From the signature Mickey ice cream bars to mouse-eared waffles, these special items have become so iconic to the Disney experience that the Travel Channel even put together a guide of how to eat an entire day's worth of Mickey-shaped foods. The Mint Julep Bar, located in New Orleans Square inside the Disneyland Park, is giving its beloved Mickey-shaped beignets a seasonal twist by rolling the beignet in pumpkin-spiced sugar. 

Available September 2 through November 10 in packs of three or six, the powdery, fried dough comes in the classic paper bag for an authentic New Orleans feel (via Disney Parks Blog). We recommend adding the Caramel-Coffee Dipping Sauce for a truly indulgent experience. Magic Journeys was thrilled to sample these pumpkin-spiced treats with the spice-forward flavor and subtle hint of pumpkin. Of course, the original Mickey-shaped beignets are a fan favorite, but the pumpkin-spiced version gives these sugar-coated treats an extra-special seasonal touch.

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe has some of the best treats you can get in the Disney parks, and throughout the spooky season, this location has several Halloween-inspired sweets that are well worth a try. The Pumpkin Cheesecake, available from September 2 through November 10, has already been receiving praise from guests in the few weeks it has been available (via Disney Food Blog). The Disney Parks Blog describes this decadent treat as a take on a classic pumpkin cheesecake that is decorated with a chocolate spider web and spiced Chantilly cream.

This seasonal cheesecake is a practically perfect autumn dessert with a crumbly graham cracker crust and a hint of chocolate from the spider web, although, the Chantilly cream does obscure the web design a bit. MrCheezyPop adored this delicious dessert for its classic cheesecake feel and pumpkin-forward flavor. For a creamy fall treat that encapsulates the signature flavors of the cooler months, indulge in this delightfully festive dessert from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe.