The Best Foods To Try When Visiting Disneyland

Disneyland, often called the "Happiest Place on Earth," is renowned for its enchanting rides, magical experiences, and delectable food offerings. From classic snacks to innovative creations, the culinary delights at Disneyland can make your visit even more memorable. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best foods to eat in Disneyland, taking you on a culinary journey through the parks. Our selections are based on a combination of factors, including taste, popularity, affordability, and the unique Disney experience they offer.

From savory breakfast options to iconic treats and seasonal delights, the park's food offerings are as diverse and magical as the attractions themselves. We've included items across several categories, not just desserts or snacks. Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are together in one guide for convenient reference. 

When planning your next visit to Disneyland, add these must-try foods to your list. Your taste buds will thank you, and so will your wallet. 

Another fantastic breakfast option, the Breakfast Ronto Wrap, can be made vegetarian or vegan, catering to various dietary preferences. Its portability makes it an ideal choice for early mornings in the park. Unlike the chimichanga, this breakfast item can get a little messy, so grab several napkins for cleanup or take a seat while eating it if you can. 

Pita bread is the wrapping of choice for this food item. It is filled with scrambled eggs, grilled pork sausage, peppercorn sauce, and shredded cheese. The vegetarian or vegan versions contained plant-based sausage, spicy Kimchi slaw, pickled cucumber, and plant-based Gochujang spread.

Ronto Roasters, where you can find these wraps, is located in Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland. It is considered a quick-service restaurant, so no reservations are required to dine in. Mobile ordering is available at Ronto Roasters, which is a great way to speed up the process and avoid those long Disney food lines.

The Turkey Leg is an iconic Disneyland treat, albeit a divisive one. Some swear by its taste and value, as it's large enough to share among several people. Its serving size makes it a budget-friendly choice for hungry parkgoers. However, others have said this particular food is not for them and question its origins. Rumors have abounded over the years that these hunks of meat are not actually made from turkeys, but Disney has dispelled that rumor as false. Disney turkey legs are smoked after being cured in a salt solution, which makes the flavor less turkey-like thus leading to rumors about what they're made of.

Because of their popularity among parkgoers, turkey legs can be found all over Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Edelweiss Snacks, Ship to Shore, and Hot Foods near Central Plaza in Disneyland all sell turkey legs. In Disney California Adventure, Poultry Palace is the place to satisfy your smoked meat craving.

Maurice's Treats offers a variety of tempting snacks, from frozen drinks to baked goods, that have gained popularity on several social media platforms. One of the most popular items is garlic cheesy pretzel bread. Its twisted shape and soft, chewy center lend it to being a comforting, salty snack. In addition to the food offerings, the drinks at Maurice's Treats are popular too. A Boysen Apple Freeze is a frozen drink that tastes like an apple slush. It can be purchased in a regular cup or, for a little more, a souvenir mug.

The wagon that houses these fine foods sits to the left of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. It is an unassuming cart right across from the Royal Theater and a princess meet-and-greet area by the castle. The snack stand opens with the park but closes earlier than the park most days. Don't wait too long and miss your opportunity to try these fantastic treats!

No list of Disneyland foods is complete without mentioning the iconic Dole Whip. It's a classic treat beloved by parkgoers. Over the years, it has become available in various flavors and with various toppings. There is even the option to add a splash of alcohol at some locations for those over the age of 21. It is a refreshing, dairy-free treat and a great alternative to ice cream for those with dairy allergies.

Original Dole Whip treats can be purchased at the Tiki Juice Bar and Tropical Hideaway, both of which are located in the Adventureland section of Disneyland. For Dole Whip specialties, Tropical Hideaway offers floats with various flavors for the juice and Dole Whip or swirls that combine any two Dole Whip flavors. 

Outside of the park, Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar and Grill at Disneyland Hotel has classic Dole Whip offerings as well as floats or floats with a splash of alcohol on their outdoor patio.

Shaped like Mickey Mouse himself, these seasonal Mickey Beignets are a rare treat. You can only find them at the Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland or at Port Orleans French Quarter in Walt Disney World, making them all the more special. Order several beignets to share, as you may not be able to eat just one. Typically, they are served with regular powdered sugar. Seasonal flavors are available every now and then, including strawberry and pumpkin spice.

Though the mint julep drinks at this location are nonalcoholic, they pair perfectly with the sweet, fluffy goodness of Mickey Beignets. They are served in a container that holds the extra powdered sugar that may fall off when handling. Consider the extra mounds of sweetness bonus powdered sugar you can pile on now or save for later. Ask for a bag if you'd like to take your beignets to go (and save some for breakfast the next day).

These fun and Instagram-worthy Filled Cones from Cars Land might look like ice cream cones, but they're usually filled with savory items like chili or bacon mac-n-cheese. It's a unique twist on a classic favorite. Cones are made of bread, and the fillings are usually savory. However, the first two traffic cone locations serve churros and ice cream, and the last two serve frozen drinks and flavored popcorn. The only place to get the filled, savory cones is at Cozy Cone Motel 3.

All five Cozy Cone Motels are located in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. They are lined up next to each other in a semicircle, reminiscent of the Cozy Cone Motel scene in the original "Cars" film. The priciest bread cone creation is typically the seasonal offering. Regular cones cost $9.99, and the seasonal flavor is usually less than $15, making this snack affordable and filling.

A social media favorite, the Lobster Nachos are a holdover from the now-closed Cove Bar. When Paradise Pier changed over to Pixar Pier, the Cove Bar became Lamplight Lounge. The name is an homage to the white lamp that has become synonymous with the animation studio Pixar. Guests can now enjoy these delectable nachos in both the restaurant and the lounge's Boardwalk Dining patio area, savoring the sea's flavors with every bite.

Reservations are recommended to dine at Lamplight Lounge without a long wait, so you might find it easier to be seated in the Boardwalk Dining area. The ambience is not quite as upscale as the interior, but the food and drink menus are virtually the same. The views provided by the patio space are fantastic, especially if you are seated near the Incredicoaster launch area. Mobile ordering is not available at Lamplight Lounge or its Boardwalk Dining area.