75 Best Disneyland Snacks for Kids
Looking for the worth-your-money snacks that kids will love to eat when touring the Disneyland theme parks? This kid-approved guide will cover the top Disneyland snacks for kids at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure park.
Disneyland Snacks for Kids
Enjoying the whimsical Disneyland snacks on vacation can be a highlight of your trip! Certain eats are only available at the Disney theme parks. You won't find them anywhere else, so be sure to add them to your travel bucket list.
Tips for choosing Disneyland snacks for kids
Some snacks are large enough to share, while others are single serving. One of our favorite things to do as a family is to purchase several different snacks from one location. Then we share, so we can all try a taste.
It would be tough to eat all of these snacks in a single visit! Use this list of snacks to pick and choose your top items.
Menus change often at the theme parks. Therefore, some of these Disneyland snacks for kids may not be available during your visit. Seasonally, items are rotated in and out. Be sure to check the Disneyland website menus to verify that your chosen treats are still available!
Keep reading for suggestions on classic snacks, sweet treats, and savory eats. Also, find out which snacks you might want to avoid while at the Disneyland parks!
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Classic Must-Try Disneyland Snacks for Kids
These are the perineal snacks that Disneyland is known for. With a variety of choices that are sweet and salty, these are Disneyland snacks that most kids will enjoy.
Dole Whip - Tiki Juice Bar, Tropical Hideaway
This traditional pineapple soft-serve is a Disneyland snack favorite for all ages. Try it swirled in a cup or as a float with the additional of pineapple juice.
Tropical Hideaway offers the traditional pineapple flavor, as well as strawberry and peach. Grab your Dole Whip before heading into the Enchanted Tiki Room - you can indulge in your snack during the show!
Mickey Mouse Pretzel - various locations, including Refreshment Corner
Lightly salted and served alongside a cup of warm dipping cheese, the soft pretzel is an easy choice for kids who like familiar snacks. For variety, look for the cream cheese or jalapeno-filled versions.
For a unique pretzel offering, try Maurice's Treats. They serve up pretzel bread sandwiches, including a cheesy breakfast option with eggs and sausage.
Churros - various carts and locations, including Senor Buzz Churros
Traditionally tossed in cinnamon and sugar, the Disneyland churro can't be beat! Seasonally, watch for themed versions that are often accompanied by creative dipping sauces or toppings.
Caramel Apples - Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Candy Palace
These decadent apples are dipped in caramel, then coated in colored chocolate, sanding sugar, and candies. There are so many fun themed candied apples, including Sorcerer Mickey and Grogu.
We love to watch the candy makers at Disneyland crafting these through the shop window! Once you see the process and how much detail goes into making each apple perfect, you'll understand the cost.
Themed Marshmallow Wands - Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Candy Palace
What's not to love about a row of marshmallows on a skewer, dipped in colorful chocolate, and decorated in a theme? Check out the whimsical Cheshire Cat Tails and Tigger Tails at Pooh Corner!
Savory Snacks at Disneyland That Kids Love
Turkey Leg - Edelweiss Snacks & Poultry Palace
This savory theme park classic is more like a meal! Consider bringing a zip-close food storage bag if you can't eat it all in one sitting.
Popcorn - various popcorn carts throughout the parks
There are a number of popcorn carts throughout the Disneyland theme parks, serving up hot and freshly popped boxes. Consider purchasing the souvenir bucket to take home.
For a twist on the traditional Disneyland snacks and unique popcorn flavors (like dill pickle), grab a bag at Kat Saka's Kettle in Galaxy's Edge.
In addition, look for pre-packaged bags of popcorn, some with specialty seasonings both sweet and savory.
House-made Chips - Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
Kids who like simple snacks will enjoy these elevated potato chips, served as a side snack.
Corn Dog - Little Red Wagon, Corn Dog Castle
Make it a meal or share as a snack, Disneyland corn dogs are absolutely delicious.
Cheesy Bread Sticks with Marinara Sauce - Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
A hearty snack that carb-loving children will enjoy. This location also serves up large slices of pizza, if you're looking for a kid-friendly meal.
Spicy Firefly Chips - Refreshment Corner
This is a great crunchy, savory snack for kids who like foods with a kick. These spicy corn chips are topped with chili, cheese, and jalapenos as a hearty snack.
Sourdough Bread - Boudin Bread Cart, Aunt Cass Cafe
These San Fransokyo Square locations serve up a variety of freshly baked sourdough loaves, including shapes of Mickey and Baymax.
Corn on the Cob - Poultry Palace
There's nothing like a warm buttery cob of corn. These are delish!
Chicken Teriyaki Skewer - Bengal Barbecue
Bite-sized sweet and tender pieces of chicken on a skewer, these are a great source of protein. The skewers are sticky and saucy, so have plenty of napkins handy.
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Kid-Friendly Sweet Treats at Disneyland
Cotton Candy - various locations in both parks
The theme park classic that most kids love. Watch for seasonal flavors during special events.
Matterhorn Macaroon
Simple and sweet, this treat resembles the Matterhorn attraction. The macaroon is not to be confused with a macaron. Only get this one if your kids like coconut.
Character-themed Cupcakes or Cookies
There are a number of different cupcakes and cookies sold in the Disneyland parks that are themed to characters or special events.
The Grey Stuff, inspired by Beauty and the Beast, is a favorite snack. It takes on different iterations throughout the year. Check the menu at Red Rose Taverne to see what version is available during your visit.
Funnel Cake - Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Stage Door Cafe
The funnel cake fries at Hungry Bear are tossed in cinnamon sugar as an added treat. Stage Door Cafe has classics topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.
Mickey Hat Cookie - Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
This delightful cookie is a kid-pleaser, with a simple chocolate coating.
Macaron - Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lucky Fortune Cookery
The Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaron is a delight, with almond filling and fresh raspberries. Kids will love the Baymax version in San Fransokyo Square.
Disneyland Snacks for Kids To Share
Some of the snacks at Disneyland are large enough for two or three to indulge. Other snacks might be so richly decadent that only a few bites are needed to satisfy the sweet tooth. Looking for more? Check out these tips for the best meals to share at Disneyland.
Jack-Jack Cookie Num-Nums - near exit of Incredicoaster
This warm chocolate chip cookie is big enough to share, if you wish! Or choose the gluten-free shortbread IncrediCookie filled with jam. They even serve ice cold milk at this location!
Mickey-shaped Beignets - Mint Julep Bar
Light and fluffy dough shaped like Mickey and dusted with powdered sugar. If you're sharing these, get the 6-pack - you won't regret it! The walk-up window is always long, so use mobile ordering to lock in an order.
Be sure to close the bag tightly and give these a good shake to coat the beignets with the sugar. Expect a white powdery mess, but it's all part of the experience!
If you're looking for the classic beignet with powdered sugar and honey, pick those up at Tiana's Palace.
Lumpia - Tropical Hideaway
Most kids love these crunchy bites of savory meat and veggies, served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Quantum Pretzel - Pym Test Kitchen
This enormous soft pretzel is a showstopper. Fortunately it's not just Instagram worthy, it's also delicious! Don't skip on the sharp cheddar beer cheese - my daughter polished this off easily by herself. You can buy an extra cheese cup, if you want more (and you probably will!).
Donuts - Cafe Daisy
Share a pack of house-made mini apple cider donuts for a sweet bite. Daisy's Goody-Goody Donuts are coated in spiced apple sugar.
Choco-Smash Bar - Pym Test Kitchen
Easily one of my favorite snacks in all of Disneyland! This oversized candy bar offers perfect layers of dark chocolate, peanuts, caramel, nougat, and chocolate brownie. Cut the candy bar into chunks for family to share - this one is too much for one person.
Chocolate Chip Cookies - Harbour Galley
These fresh baked chocolate chip cookies are warm and delicious. If you plan on sharing between several family members, splurge on the 13 pack. These cookies often sell out, so if the Disneyland parks are busy, aim to mobile order earlier in the day.
Where Can You Get Ice Cream at Disneyland?
Hand-Scooped Ice Cream - Gibson Girl, Golden Horseshoe, Clarabelle's, Ghiradelli Soda Fountain
Each location has an individual menu, offering both simple scoops to elaborate sundaes. Highlights include the freshly made waffle cones, though you can also get ice cream scoops in a cup.
Indulge in a family-sized sundae at the Ghiradelli Soda Fountain, like the Magical Hot Fudge with dipped waffle Mouse ears.
Soft Serve - Cozy Cone 2, Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats
While I'm more of an ice cream girl, my good friend Jessica at The Happiest Blog on Earth prefers soft serve. There are several locations to pick up soft serve ice cream, with fun flavors that go beyond the typical vanilla or chocolate swirl.
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats has non-dairy versions including lemon, raspberry, and mango. Flavors can be swirled or even topped with chamoy, chile-lime seasoning and diced mango.
Ice Cream Carts - various locations in both parks
Grab a cool treat at different spots the the Disneyland theme parks. Choose from Mickey Mouse premium bars, cookie sandwiches, popsicles, or chocolate-dipped frozen bananas.
Are There Healthy Disneyland Snacks for Kids?
While sweets are more commonplace snacks at Disneyland, there are healthier choices to be found. There are a number of tips on where to find healthy foods at Disneyland in this article.
Pickle - various locations in both parks
Not only ice cold and tart, a pickle also offers natural electrolytes. They are a particularly great snack when it's warm, to replace minerals lost while sweating! A Disneyland pickle is always the first choice of my kids.
Fruit - various fruit carts in both parks
The fruit carts serve up a variety of items, including bananas, cut melon, Cuties mandarin oranges, and pineapple spears.
Best Beverages for Kids at Disneyland
Yes, ice water is free at any quick service location. But it's your vacation, so you might want a step up from the basic drink. This cold beverages are exceptionally refreshing on a hot day.
Frozen Slushies - various locations in both parks
Pick up a Fanta or Coke slushy from Edelweiss Snacks. Maurice's Treats offers up the kid-pleasing Boysen Apple Freeze.
Rita's Turbine Blenders offers the Turbine Twirler in blue raspberry, cherry, lemon-lime, and wild cherry, all topped with a peach gummy ring.
Choose a more adventurous Minnie Mouse Watermelon Mango beverage, which includes a fruit sauce and chili-lime seasoning at Good Boy! Grocers in Mickey's Toontown.
Milk Shakes - Smokejumpers Grill, Flo's V8 Cafe, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain
Sip a thick milk shake in classic vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry at the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain. Enjoy the same classic flavors at Flo's V8 Cafe, where shakes are topped with "Road Gravel" (crumbled chocolate cookie crumbs).
Cozy Cone Kid-Friendly Beverages
Each of the 5 "cones" in Cars Land serve up different themed snacks and sips. Try Ramone's "Pear of Dice" soda, Route Beer float, watermelon lemonade, and Fillmore’s Fuelin’ Groovy Pomegranate Limeade.
Smoothies - Schmoozies!
Thick and cool smoothies in flavor blends like mango, banana, mocha, and strawberry. Check out the seasonal flavors that are offered throughout the year.
New Orleans Mint Julep - Mint Julep Bar
This refreshing non-alcoholic mint drink has a hint of lime flavoring. I have fond memories of sipping these Disneyland mint juleps on a hot day alongside my dad on a family trip.
Unique Disneyland Kid-Friendly Beverage Blends
A number of quick service locations offer non-alcoholic "mocktails" that are very kid friendly (ie: sweet). Look for special offers on the menu, including glow cubes and themed cups that can become souvenirs.
Proton Punch - Pym Test Kitchen
Embrace the creative Avengers Campus with this mix of lemonade, berry purée, cherry boba, and grenadine-filled pipette.
The Coke Freestyle machines at Pym Test Kitchen also feature Pingo Doce, an lemon-lime-vanilla Avengers-inspired beverage.
Miss Daisy - Cafe Daisy
Looking for a colorful sweet sip? Try this blend of Minute Maid zero sugar lemonade with blue cotton candy syrup that is topped with blue raspberry gummy rings.
Blue Milk, Green Milk, and Pink Milk - Milk Stand
As seen in the Star Wars movies, these slushy plant-based drinks are a blend of coconut and rice milk with sweet and fruity flavors. Try them once and see which is your family favorite!
Lemonade Cart - various locations in both parks
Look for frozen lemonade in a variety of flavors, including strawberry, peach, and berry.
Green Drink - Alien Pizza Planet
A creative blend of pineapple juice, ginger beer, lemon-lime POWERADE, and lemon sorbet topped with fun lychee popping spheres.
Roy Rogers and Shirley Temple - Golden Horseshoe, Stage Door Cafe
The classic kid's "mocktail", made with grenadine syrup, maraschino cherries, and either Coke or Sprite.
Agua Frescas - Cocina Cucamonga
Refreshing sips include cantaloupe and house-made horchata.
Meiloorun Juice and Moof Juice - Docking Bay 7
These Star Wars-inspired drinks in Galaxy's Edge include a delicious blend of fruit juices, lemonade, and punch.
Where in Disneyland Can You Find Pastries?
These yummy pastries are offered any time of day, but make for a great late morning breakfast-type snack.
Look for muffins, slices of sweet bread, croissants, danishes, cinnamon rolls, and coffee cake. Two locations offer Starbucks products, so grown-ups can also get a coffee fix with their pastry!
- Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe (Starbucks location)
- Market House (Starbucks location)
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
Seasonal Eats and Snacks at Disneyland for Kids
Disneyland offers over-the-top treats and eats during seasonal events. These items are sometimes only featured once. When the seasonal event ends, the limited-edition item is usually removed from the menu, so get it while you can!
Seasonal events include Oogie Boogie Bash, Disneyland After Dark, Lunar New Year, Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and Festival of the Holidays.
Paradise Garden Grill changes up their menu frequently to seasonal events, with dining highlights featured during Halloween Time.
Look for seasonal layer cake slices on the menu at the Plaza Inn, including during several Pixar Fest events.
Specialty churros that fit the event theme are offered at various locations. Check out the special event food guide to find out which churros are offered and where.
Holiday-themed cupcakes and desserts abound, with items on menus just after Halloween and lasting shortly after New Year. The gingerbread treats are especially good choices!
Bluey-themed Snacks - Troubadour Tavern
Troubadour Tavern is located next to the open-air Fantasyland Theatre, which rotates shows and events throughout the year. It is currently featuring "Bluey's Best Day Ever!", a popular live show featuring the Heeler family.
Themed snacks include the Lime Ice Block Drink, Poffertjes! Poffertjes!, and my favorite, the Pavlova Parfait.
Where Can Kids Eat at Disneyland if They Have Food Allergies?
Does your child have an allergy to egg, gluten/wheat, fish, nut, sesame, soy, or milk? Many of the restaurant and quick service locations have allergy friendly menus. Some can even be ordered via the Disneyland app mobile ordering service.
If you have deep concerns about food safety, request to speak with the manager. Disneyland is well-versed in this topic. They can go above and beyond to make sure meals are safe for your family.
Can You Use Mobile Ordering for Disneyland Snacks?
Many quick service locations offer mobile ordering. This can be highly convenient and also save lots of time waiting in line to pick up food. View the available locations and use the mobile ordering feature through the Disneyland app.
Outdoor carts do not offer mobile ordering and can often have lengthy lines. This is especially true during special events, when a seasonal offering is featured. Be prepared for a wait.
What Snacks to Pack for Kids at Disneyland?
Yes, you can absolutely pack in your own snacks for kids when going to Disney parks. In fact, I highly recommend that you do bring in some of your own foods, even if you plan to purchase snacks in the theme parks too. Packing your own snacks is one of the top ways to save money on food at Disneyland.
Packing snacks is not only money-wise, but it's convenient to have on hand when hunger strikes. Consider bringing your own fruit, applesauce pouches, crackers, trail mix, and bottled water. Choose whatever your child likes to snack on and that doesn't require refrigeration.
Take-Home Treats for Kids
There are loads of different Disneyland snacks for kids that families can purchase and take home to enjoy. Look for prepackaged items in the souvenir shops, including sour ball candies, oversized lollipops, saltwater taffy, and candied popcorn.
Gaze into the windows at the candy kitchens for more take home snacks, including fudge, toffee, and candy canes (during the holidays). Themed rice crispy treats and cake pops designed to look like the characters are especially appealing to kids!
Which Disneyland Snacks for Kids Should You Avoid?
Skip the overly messy Disneyland snacks
Certain Disneyland snacks might be geared towards kids, but they make a terrible mess when indulging! Consider packing disposable bibs for toddlers to keep their outfits clean.
For instance, this adorable Bluey themed Magic "Asparagus" Pretzel rod was tasty and cute. But the green colored chocolate quickly melted in our hands and stained our teeth! We always always pack Handzies wipes for quick clean up of hands and faces when traveling.
Skip the Disneyland snacks with lots of food coloring
Allergies aside, items with too much food coloring can be problematic in other ways (to put this delicately). Heavy food coloring can cause digestive issues, along with staining the lips and tongue.
Be wary of indulging in Disneyland festival foods
Many of the items in the festival food marketplaces (like during Disney California Food & Wine Festival) are novelty priced. This means small bites of creative dishes, at a higher than normal price you might find elsewhere.
A lot of festival snacks are also geared towards Disney adults. However, some items are standouts for kids, like the Mickey macaron. Other items are just ordinary, and can likely be skipped.
Skip the ordinary snacks you can find anywhere
Some snacks you can't get anywhere other than Disney parks. Other snacks are readily available at the grocery store, county fair, or snack bar.
That said, my daughter requested cotton candy on our last visit. Namely, because cotton candy isn't something I ever buy, so for her it was special.
But if there's something your kid can get on a regular basis, skip it. Seek out the Disneyland exclusives during your vacation instead.
