20 Best Snacks At Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World resort opened in 1971, but, before that, as NPR explains, the land was mostly cow and orange blossom land. However, that space would soon become something akin to "a community of tomorrow" and a world-class destination for families from around the world. Each year, people pour in to make the pilgrimage to Walt Disney World for a magical time spent riding roller coasters, spinning on teacups, shopping for unique merchandise, and eating.

It's no wonder, then, that the theme parks offer such an incredible variety of snacks for guests to enjoy. In a place that caters to many different cultures and palettes, the resort wisely offers a diverse selection of snacks and meals. And while there are dozens of delicious options in each of the four theme parks, there are certainly ones that stand out among the crowd. In fact, some snacks are so popular, they have reached something akin to iconic status.

While traveling at Disney World, there are some snacks you simply must have. They are quintessential to the parks and the whole experience. Funny enough, many of these treats are very similar to other theme parks, but Disney takes them to the next level. According to The Disney Food Blog, Mickey pretzels did not arrive at Walt Disney World until 2011. But even still, Mickey pretzels are one of these iconic treats.

As the name suggests, these pretzels are quite large and come in the shape of Mickey's face. Since the outline of Mickey's face is rather intricate, there's a whole lot more dough here than with traditional soft pretzels. Like other hard pretzels, they're salted with those large salt granules, and you can even get cheese dipping sauce on the side.

You can find these pretzels throughout the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney Springs.

Waking up early is an important part of the Disney World experience, but that doesn't mean it isn't hard. However, on your Magic Kingdom day, you may find yourself popping right out of bed in anticipation of one of the best breakfast snacks at the resort.

When you get to the park, head on over to Sleepy Hallow and order a Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich. This sweet snack is a waffle with Nutella spread and strawberries, blueberries, and bananas on top. It's a sandwich because the easiest way to eat this one is folding it over like a gyro, and at $8.49, the serving is quite generous.

We love that this fruit waffle sandwich is not shy about dishing up the chocolate-hazelnut spread, and the serving of fruit is also quite substantial. If you don't make it to the park till the afternoon, you can also grab this snack throughout the day.

Like Gideon's coffee cake cookie, the Trolley Car Café's Carrot Cake Cookie isn't your typical cookie. For this tasty treat, head on over to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Right on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, you'll find the Trolley Car Cafe, home to Hollywood Studio's Starbucks location and a whole host of pastries.

This sweet little cafe offers all of your favorite Starbucks pastries, but it also adds its own flair. The Carrot Cake Cookie is one of those items. This cookie is less a crumbly cookie and more of a cupcake that has been cut in half and stuffed with cream cheese frosting. Be sure to grab a fork on your way out because you'll certainly need it — unless you plan on licking your fingers clean for a few minutes. The carrot cake is perfectly moist, albeit a little sticky, and the generous portion of frosting is delightfully tangy.

While you order your caramel corn, be sure you check out the pastry and sweets case. There are some absolute gems in there, including large cookies, fudge, and caramel apples. But of the items in the case, even the ones that aren't as fancy are absolutely delicious.

The Caramel Butter Bar, for example, is available at Karamell-Küche and Big Top Souvenirs, just like the popcorn. This awesome sweet is a shortbread bar on the base with caramel and a shortbread cake on top. It's not overly sweet, this is an excellent post-lunch or post-dinner snack, and you'll love that the caramel taste comes through without the sticky mess that often accompanies caramel.

At Epcot, we especially enjoy the caramel butter bar during the nightly fireworks show. At the Magic Kingdom, the Caramel Butter Bar is a low-mess snack for long line waits or even parade viewing.

If you're looking for something a little more classic, this one may be more your speed. Some Disney snacks are as much of a celebrity as the big mouse himself, and this treat may count itself as one of those favorites.

All parks have several places where you can find a Mickey's Premium Ice Cream Bar, and they're the same throughout the entire park. Mickey bars come in the shape of a vanilla ice cream Mickey head covered with chocolate. With a stick coming out the bottom, you'll love that you can eat this snack on the go or while waiting in line for your next roller coaster ride. If it is sweltering outside, be sure you grab several napkins so that your hand doesn't end up coated in chocolate and ice cream. For kiddos, wrapping the wooden stick in a bunch of napkins can help avoid utterly sticky hands.

Can't wait for your Disney trip for a Mickey bar? Head to your local grocery store where you can find these in the freezer aisle. They're smaller, but they scratch that itch.

Like Mickey pretzels, Cinnamon Glazed Almonds and Pecans are available at many different stands throughout the resort. You'll often find them in the same places you can find Mickey popcorn.

When ordering, you'll get to choose between almonds or pecans. Of course, the choice is up to you, but we really love the pecan option. These pecans are tender and extremely crave-able. They are sweet and cinnamony, and although these feature traditionally warm weather flavors, these are a great snack year-round. You'll find yourself popping one right after another. For that reason, we recommend grabbing a little cone of nuts and then heading off to a show or parade. With all of the delicious sugar coating, this isn't quite a health food, but Science Direct explains that pecans are a great source of energy. You'll love that special afternoon boost that will help you power through the rest of your theme park bucket list.

While traveling, foodies often get the most joy out of trying something they haven't before. And while you may have never thought that a cheeseburger belongs in a spring roll, this snack may just change your mind.

For the perfect mid-afternoon snack, head on over to the entrance to Magic Kingdom's Adventureland, not far from the Crystal Palace. On your way in, you'll spot a little cart off to the side. Join the line, and when it comes to your turn, get yourself two cheeseburger spring rolls. They'll come out piping hot with a little dipping sauce. Be sure to snag some napkins before going to find a spot to sit. We think this treat is best enjoyed on that green hub grass just before you get to Cinderella's castle, so find a nice spot there. As the name suggests, these spring rolls taste just like an entire burger wrapped up in a roll. They're incredibly savory and the sauce provides the perfect compliment. We think the sauce is something akin to the burger sauce on a Big Mac.

Funny enough, Disney loves stuffing burgers in food. If you're looking for another burger option, the Cheeseburger Bao Buns over at the Animal Kingdom provide a similar experience, but in a steamed bao bun rather than a spring roll. According to famed Imagineer Joe Rohde, these were based on a family recipe of his mother's hamburger hash.

"Casey at the Bat" is a poem by American poet Ernest Lawrence Thayer. Thayer's poem shares the story of the Mudville Nine's baseball defeat, regardless of the efforts of their star player, Casey. According to IMDB, Disney brought this poem to life in its 1946 short by the same name. Magic Kingdom's Casey's Corner plays homage to this short through its baseball-themed quick service menu.

This is one of our favorite quick service stops at the Magic Kingdom. Though the menu has plenty of great hot dog options, including a vegan one, we cannot recommend the Corn Dog Nuggets highly enough. This Magic Kingdom go-to snack is a generous portion of miniature corn dogs with a slightly sweet breeding and small hot dog inside. If you don't want to dip your nuggets in mustard or ketchup, we highly recommend ordering a small side of melty cheese. After gathering your nuggets, be sure to stick around and listen to the piano player who frequently plays outside the restaurant.

There may be no better snack food than fries. Not only are there so many different ways to flavor fries, but there are tons of dips with which to enjoy your fries. And, if you're looking for the perfect snack to enjoy while checking out some animals at The Animal Kingdom, Mr. Kamal's Seasoned Fries may just be the perfect fit.

In between the Africa and Asia portions of Animal Kingdom, you'll find a little snack stand called Mr. Kamal's. There, you can order a host of beverages as well as seasoned fries and dumplings. The seasoned fries are heavily flavored with a spicy cajun seasoning. The fries come with two types of dipping sauces: curried honey mustard and Korean chili ketchup. These sauces take the fries from good to great. Honestly, we couldn't choose a favorite sauce because they are both outstanding in their own ways. The mustard is a little thicker with a little tang, and the ketchup is milder with a tiny kick of chili. We loved both.

Throughout the rest of the country, a certain green siren serves up everyone's favorite bean juice in every major city. And while Disney World does have a Starbucks location at each of its four theme parks, there are far more Joffrey's locations overall.

While these coffee counters dish up delicious coffee and smoothie drinks, they also bring a delightful arrangement of pastries and sweets. Perhaps the most favorite of these pastries is the giant donut, and while they come in many different flavors, the pink frosted ones are probably the most popular. These donuts are perfectly fluffy, sweet, and sharable. Be sure you split this one a few ways because for this to count as a snack, you'll need to share it.

Plus, if you visit the Joffrey's location in Disney Springs, you can also pick up a coffee with your face on it. Although it might not change the taste, it may actually make the moment that much sweeter.