The Top Disneyland Snacks Everyone Should Try

Dole whip

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Disneyland is supposedly the 'happiest place on earth', and many of its patrons would agree. However, is this based on the rides, the atmosphere, the characters or something else? Well, one of the biggest sources of happiness, would have to be within the snacks that are served within the attraction. For example, you have Dole whip, which is a pineapple flavored, soft-serve ice-cream; perfect for a hot day!

Churros

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One of the most popular snacks within the park, is the churros. The churros are served in a little basket, and you can choose what dipping sauce(s) you would like. The sauces include: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and Nutella. They're great to eat on-the-go, as they leave very little mess.

Mickey shaped pretzels

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The majority of the food and drink items within Disneyland are themed, and will tie-in with particular characters, movies and/or areas of the park. The next snack falls into this category, and the snack in question is, Mickey shaped pretzels. As their name suggests, these pretzels are in the shape of Disneyland's mascot: Mickey Mouse.

Mickey ice cream bar

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Another Mickey shaped snack, is the Mickey ice-cream bar, which is usually served within all areas of the park, and is a great alternative to the soft-serve ice-cream options. The ice-cream bar is a lot more portable, and is perfect for children to carry around with them.

Popcorn

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Popcorn is a classic theme park snack, and the Disneyland snack menu wouldn't be complete without it. The popcorn comes in classic flavors, such as: salted, plain, butter, toffee and sweet, which can be combine or enjoyed separately. The portions are great for sharing, and can be enjoyed whilst walking around the park.

Corn dogs

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Another classic American snack that is featured on the Disneyland snack menu, is corn dogs. The corn dogs are served in the traditional manner, and you can choose from a range of toppings and sauces to add onto them, including: ketchup, mustard and ranch.

Beignets

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Beignets are a classic French sweet treat, which are featured in 'The Princess And The Frog', so it makes sense that they are included on the Disneyland snack menu. These are part of the themed menu, so they might not be available across all areas of the park.

Turkey legs

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Turkey legs are another classic American snack, and are pretty popular during the summer months, as they can be grilled on a barbecue. This particular snack is best to eat when you're sat down, as they can be quite messy, especially with young children.

Monte Cristo sandwich

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The Monte Cristo sandwich is another item from the themed snack menu, and is a different take on a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. It is often filled deeply with the ingredients, dusted with icing sugar, and can be accompanied by a range of dipping sauces.

Bengal barbecue skewers

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The Bengal barbecue skewers are another themed item, and are based on 'The Jungle Book'. These are another item that should be enjoyed whilst sitting down, as they can be very messy, however this doesn't take away from their flavor. As they are a themed item, their availability may be limited.

Mint julep

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Mint julep is one of the drinks available at Disneyland, and is a non-alcoholic 'mocktail', which consists of various juices, syrups and soda. It is a perfect source of refreshment on a hot day, and is a great alternative for anyone that doesn't want to eat certain food items.

Loaded baked potato soup

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Disneyland's loaded baked potato soup is more of a seasonal dish, and is normally available during fall and winter. It is a great choice, if you're looking for something hot, filling and tasty. This is another menu item that is best enjoyed sat down, and is probably more suitable for older children and adults.

Mickey shaped beignets

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Another Mickey shaped item on the list, is: Mickey shaped beignets. These are a different variation of the classic French treat, featured in 'Princess And The Frog', and is more likely to be available across the park. They may be offered as an alternative, if the traditional beignets are not available.

Mickey shaped Rice Krispie treats

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Adding to the list of Mickey shaped food items, is the Mickey shaped Rice Krispie treats. As you can probably guess from the name, this particular snack consists of Rice Krispies, bound with marshmallow fluff, and formed into the shape of Mickey Mouse's head. They're a perfectly portable treat.

Matterhorn macaroons

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The Matterhorn macaroons, are another themed sweet treat, and their shape is based on the ride of the same name. They're often topped with some form of frosting, and are relatively easy to eat on-the-go. They are one of the smaller snacks available, so they may be more suitable for younger children.

Tigger tails

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Tigger tails are one of the most simple snack items, but this doesn't take away from their overall taste. They consist of marshmallows on a stick, covered in orange colored chocolate, and striped with normal chocolate. They are another themed item, and may only be available in certain sectors of the park.

Pineapple spears

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Pineapple spears are another simple, yet tasty snack from Disneyland, and they consist of sliced pineapple on a stick (which can be covered in chocolate). They're one of the healthier snack choices (minus the chocolate), and can easily be carried around the park.

Funnel cakes

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Funnel cakes are a great alternative to other cakes, as they are compiled of fruit and vanilla cake batter. They are formed within a bowl (which is tipped over to serve the cake upside down), and then topped with ice-cream and sauce (among other optional toppings). These can be pretty messy, so it's best to eat them whilst sat down/stationary.

Mickey shaped soft pretzels

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As mentioned previously, Disneyland have Mickey shaped pretzels available, but they also have Mickey shaped soft pretzels available. This pretzels are slightly different, as they are of course softer, sweeter in taste and fluffier/lighter in texture. They are equally as tasty as their harder, more savory counterpart.

Red Rose Taverne's grey stuff

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Red Rose Taverne's grey stuff is another themed snack, and is based on 'Beauty And The Beast'. This particular snack consists of a red velvet cupcake, topped with thick grey frosting, and red and black sprinkles. It is usually served on a plain sugar cookie, and can be accompanied by ice-cream.

Raspberry rose macaron

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The raspberry rose macaron is another Mickey shaped snack, and consist of fresh raspberries and rose flavored filling, sandwiched between to large macarons. They are typically decorated with a gold stripe, but there can be certain variations on the decorations e.g. fondant shapes and chocolate.

Mickey shaped beignet sundae

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If the classic beignets, or Mickey shaped beignets don't tickle your fancy, you do have another option. The option in question, is the Mickey shaped beignet sundae. This combines the classic beignet, with classic Disneyland characterization, and tops it all off with soft-serve ice-cream, sauce and toppings.

Lobster nachos

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Lobster nachos are another savory snack choice, and are a great option for sharing with the family. They consist of plain tortilla chips, topped with cheese, jalapeños, chunks of lobster and olives. The nachos come with dips on the side e.g. salsa and sour cream, and are served within the Lamplight Lounge (located within the park).

Pooh Corner toffee

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Pooh Corner toffee is, you've guessed it, another themed menu item, and is based on the 'Winnie The Pooh' franchise. It is a great choice of snack to enjoy later, as it is individually wrapped and sold in a box. You can also purchase it as a gift for someone else.

Chocolate covered frozen banana

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Another non-themed snack item, is the park's chocolate covered frozen banana. This is another great option for a hot, and/or if you don't want to eat any sort of ice-cream. It can be eaten on-the-go, but it can get messy quickly, so it is probably best to eat whilst stationary.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse candy apples

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Keeping in line with the Disneyland characterization, is the Minnie and Mickey Mouse candy apples. These are usually sold all-year round, but they spike in popularity during fall, especially during the run-up to Halloween. They come in range of themes and decoration, so you will be spoilt for choice.

Cream cheese pretzels

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Pretzels are a popular snack on the Disneyland menu, and there is another variation to add to the list. The variation in question, is the cream cheese pretzels, which consist of savory pretzels, stuffed with a cream cheese filling. If you're looking for an alternative to the other pretzels available, these are an equally tasty option.

Gumbo

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Another item that is based on 'Princess And The Frog', is the Blue Bayou gumbo. This is another dish that is great for sharing, and is definitely something that should be eaten sat down. It is served in one of the park's restaurants, and is typically served in a large bread bowl.

Ronto wrap

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With Disney's recent purchase of the 'Star Wars' franchise, it's not surprising that they have come up with a themed snack for this area of the park. This particular snack is, the Galaxy's Edge ronto wrap, which consists of a grilled bratwurst sausage and chunky coleslaw, topped with cheese, and packed into a toasted flatbread.

Blue milk

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Another drink-based refreshment, is the blue milk, which is also part of the 'Star Wars' section of the park. It is a frozen drink, flavored with dragonfruit, pineapple, lime and watermelon, which is bound to refresh your taste buds. There is also green milk available, which is flavored with mandarin, passionfruit, grapefruit and orange blossom.