Most Unusual Foods and Drinks You Must Try at Disney World
I have to say that Disney World offers some of the most wonderful foods and drinks. You can also find some very unusual things on the menu here. Listed below are some of our favorite “unique” offerings at Disney World parks, resorts, Disney Springs, and the Boardwalk:
Animal Kingdom
- Eight Spoon Cafe – Pulled Pork-Jelly Doughnut Sandwich – Have you tried a Pulled Pork sandwich where the bun was a Jelly Doughnut?!? Oh, yeah, and the sandwich also has Slaw! (see above photo)
- Pongu Pongu – Pongu Lumpia – If you’re craving a unique, sweet treat, try the Pineapple Cream Cheese Spring Roll (see above photo)
- Pongu Pongu – Night Blossom – This drink is layers of Apple and Desert Pear Limeade topped with Passion Fruit Boba Balls (yes, it’s non-alcoholic)
- Satu’li Canteen – Cheeseburger Steamed Pods Bao Buns – Steamed Cheeseburger Pod stuffed with Ground Beef, Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle, and Cheddar Cheese served with Crunchy Vegetable Slaw and Vegetable Chips (see above photo)
- Satu’li Canteen – Ocean Moon Bowl – Blue Noodles, Tuna, Watermelon Radish, Pickled Daikon, Rainbow Carrots, Avocado, Cucumbers, and Red Cabbage with Miso and Sweet Soy Drizzle topped with Micro Cilantro (see photo above)
- Trilo-Bites – If you’re craving a unique snack, try the Buffalo Chicken Chips in Dinoland. It is pulled buffalo chicken, diced tomatoes and celery, arugula, bleu cheese crumbles, and bleu cheese dressing
- Nomad Lounge – I think if I see a drink named Night Monkey, I have to try it! The ingredients are quite unusual – Plantation Original Dark Rum, Guava Purée, Coffee Simple Syrup, and Lime Juice with a hint of Cilantro.
- Yak & Yeti Restuarant – Bring a friend and try the Ahi Tuna Nachos – wonton chips with spicy wasabi aioli, Cilantro/Avocado dressing, Sushi Grade Tuna, a soy glaze, and Asian Slaw with green onion, cilantro, and carrots). SEE PHOTO BELOW
Magic Kingdom
Pictured Above: Doom Burger at Columbia Harbour House
- Gaston’s Tavern – LeFou’s Brew – This unusual drink is made with frozen Apple Juice, Toasted Marshmallow, and has a Passion Fruit-Mango Foam on top
- Sleepy Hollow – Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich – This waffle (which I eat like a taco) is topped with Strawberries, Bananas, Blueberries, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
- Sleepy Hollow – Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken-Waffle Sandwich – Broccoli Slaw with a Honey-Sriracha Glaze served with House-made Chips
- Be Our Guest – The Grey Stuff – You can try the Grey Stuff (It’s delicious – if you don’t believe me, ask the dishes) on the dessert trio in the Chocolate Tart. It tastes like Oreos and Vanilla frosting had a baby and that baby was delicious.
- Columbia Harbour House – Here, you can try the relatively new Doom Burger – It is a vegan crab cake topped with red onion and slaw on a black bun. (This burger is a play on the Doom Buggy at the Haunted Mansion).
- Friar’s Nook – Try the Curry Brat Tots, Tator Tots topped with Chopped Bratwurst, Curry Ketchup, and Apple Slaw
EPCOT
Above Photo: School Bread in Norway at EPCOT
Photo Above: Maple Popcorn at the Canada Pavilion at Epcot
The photo above: Croque Glace L’Artisan des Glaces at the France Pavilion
Above: Pretzel Bread Pudding at Sommerfest at the Germany Pavilion at Epcot
Above photo: The Daily Poutine in Canada at Epcot
Pictured above: Tres Leche de Horchata – which is a Rice milk-soaked Sponge Cake topped with Sweet Corn Ice Cream and toasted Almonds. Find it at San Angel Inn Restaurante at the Mexico Pavilion.
- Norway Pavilion – Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe– Try the School Bread – a Sweet Roll filled with Custard and dipped in Coconut
- Norway Pavilion – Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe – This bakery offers a sweet pretzel topped with a chocolate glaze (and/or sliced almonds if you like). It’s called Norwegian Kringla.
- France Pavilion – L’Artisan des Glaces – Try the Croque Glacé – one scoop of ice cream and (your choice) of sauce. The ice cream and sauce are pressed into a warm, homemade Brioche. If you’re “drinking around the world”, you might want to try the Ice Cream Martini. It’s 2 Scoops of ice cream with a shot of Grand Marnier, Vodka, or Rum (and Whipped Cream on top).
- Canada Pavilion – The Daily Poutine – Try the Canadian Poutine or one of the many other poutine varieties. This dish is made up of French Fries, Beef Poutine Gravy, and Cheddar Curds
- Canada Pavilion – Popcorn in Canada – If you’re a fan of the sweet and salty, you might want to try the Maple popcorn – so good!
- Germany Pavilion – Biergarten Restaurant – If you like beer, you gotta try grapefruit beer. Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen is Pink grapefruit and German beer. This is the world’s first unfiltered grapefruit hefeweizen mix.
- Germany Pavilion – Sommerfest – Pretzel Bread Pudding – For less than $5.00, you can enjoy this delicious bread pudding drizzled with caramel and a creamy vanilla cream sauce.
- Mexico Pavilion – San Angel Inn Restaurante – Sweet Corn Ice Cream – Try this sweet treat for only $9.00. You can also get Tres Leche de Horchata which is a Rice milk-soaked Sponge Cake topped with Sweet Corn Ice Cream and toasted Almonds. It is $11.00
House-Made Hummus Fries at Spice Road Table (below)
- Morocco Pavilion -Try the House-made Hummus Fries at Spice Road Table – Citrus Chipotle and Preserved Lemon
- Japan Pavilion – Kabuki Cafe – Maybe you like beer, but have you tried Frozen Beer?!? Get this unique drink while in Japan at Epcot (Frozen Kirin Beer).
- Mexico Pavilion – La Cava del Tequila – Do you love Margaritas? Do you love Avocados? You will love the La Cava Avocado. It’s a frozen margarita with Tromba Blanco tequila, melon liqueur, fresh avocado, and lime juice. The serving glass has a hibiscus salt rim.
- Kiosk in America Pavilion – Fife & Drum Tavern – This Fruity, Frozen Fanta Slushy (say that 3 times fast) also has Vanilla Ice Cream. It’s called The American Dream and it’s beautiful – perfect for Instagram photos. (Ingredients include: Frozen Fanta® Strawberry, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Slushy).
- United Kingdom Pavilion – Rose & Crown Dining Room – For dessert, try the Sticky Toffee Pudding. It’s a steamed Pudding “Cake” served with Warm Vanilla Custard and Hot Butter-Rum Sauce (see photo below).
- United Kingdom Pavilion – Rose & Crown Dining Room – For a creative cocktail, try the Welsh Dragon – Peach Schnapps, Melon Liqueur, Crème de Menthe, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice served in a Souvenir Cup
The Photo Above: Sticky Toffee Pudding at Rose & Crown UK Pavilion EPCOT
Above Photo: The Welsh Dragon at Rose & Crown UK Pavilion at Epcot
Hollywood Studios at Disney World
- Carrot Cake Cookie – Find this at The Trolley Car (on Hollywood Boulevard) which carries various snacks and Starbucks drinks.
- PB&J Milkshake -If you plan a meal at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, you might want to save room for a PB&J Milkshake. It’s delicious!
- Blue and/or Green Milk – Stop by the Milk Stand at Galaxy’s Edge for a glass of blue or green milk (or try both). Blue milk has Pineapple, Lime, Dragon Fruit, and Watermelon. The Green milk has Passion Fruit, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, and Orange Blossom flavors. The blue and green colors come from spirulina and beta-carotene.
- Grapefruit Cake – Located at Hollywood Brown Derby on Hollywood Boulevard. This cake is a Brown Derby Original. It is Vanilla Sponge Cake with a Grapefruit Syrup and Cream Cheese Icing – Yum!
The Photo Above: Carrot Cake Cookie at The Trolley Car Cafe at Hollywood Studios
Above Photo: Grapefruit Cake at Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios
Disney Resorts
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Above photo: Bison Burger at Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill – Bison Cheeseburger -Served with Bacon, Sweet Crispy Onion Straws, Marionberry Sauce, and Garlic Aïoli
Polynesian Resort
The Photo Above: Tonga Toast at Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Above photo: Lapu Lapu at Tambu Lounge
- Kona Cafe – Tonga Toast is a 3-inch thick sourdough bread French Toast that is stuffed with bananas. It is then deep-fried, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served with strawberry compote (on the side). You also get either breakfast meat or fruit.
- Tambu Lounge -Always wanted to try a fruity rum drink IN A PINEAPPLE?!? – then you need to drink the Lapu Lapu. It’s Plantation Original Dark Rum and Tropical Fruit Juices served in a fresh Pineapple. It’s topped with Gosling’s 151 Rum. I’ve also heard you can order this at ‘Ohana, Kona, and Trader Sams.
- Tambu Lounge – Try Kaikane’s Barbecued Pork Ribs. It’s marinated Pork Ribs, Korean-style Barbecue Sauce, Pickled Peppers, and Pineapple Slaw -unique and delicious flavor combinations!
Grand Floridian Resort
- Gasparilla Island Grill – Chicken and Brie Sandwich – This sandwich includes Grilled Chicken, Ham, Spinach, Raspberry Mustard, and Mayonnaise on a Brioche Bun. It is served with French Fries. The flavor combinations on this sandwich sound strange but are so good!
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Above Photo: Mardi Gras Fritters at Boatwright’s Dining Hall
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall – Try the Mardi Gras Fritters appetizer. They are house-made Pimiento Cheese Fritters with Pepper Jelly.
POP Century
- Everything POP! – If your sweet tooth starts to ache, you might want to head over to the POP Century Resort and try the Tie-Dye Cheesecake. The “crust” is Red Velvet Cake and the cheesecake topping is a colorful tie-dye design. You can also get a Dole Whip here if you haven’t tried this treat yet (soft serve Dole Whip with Pineapple Juice!)
Disney Springs
Above photos: Dole Whip Nachos at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs
- Marketplace Snacks – DOLE Whip® Nachos – Waffle Cone Chips topped with DOLE Whip®, Mango Boba Pearls, Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Rainbow Sprinkles
- T-REX – Candy Apple Cotton-Tini This sweet cocktail includes a candy apple flavor and is topped with cotton candy. (Ingredients: Svedka Vodka, DeJuyper Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps, Sweet-and-Sour, topped with Cotton Candy).
- Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ – If you’re visiting for brunch, try the Hush Puppy Benedict. This is Chef Art’s spin on Egg’s Benedict. This version is made with house-made hush puppy cakes. They are topped with fried chicken tenders, poached eggs, griddled country ham, and pimento hollandaise (and come with your choice of a side item). This restaurant is located in The Landing area of Disney Springs and reservations are highly recommended.
- Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ – If you’re visiting for lunch or dinner, you might want to try Gator Bites as your appetizer – fried gator tail bites served with remoulade and house-made hot sauce. If you’re really feeling adventurous (and spicy), you can order the Conch Chowder. It is a spicy chowder with Conch, tomatoes, and other vegetables. You’ve probably heard of chicken and waffles, but have you tried Fried Chicken & Doughnuts?!? See photo below
Disney Boardwalk
The photo above: Slow Roasted Pork Belly at Flying Fish at Disney Springs
Above photo: Grilled Octopus at Flying Fish at Disney Springs
The Photo Above: Goat Cheese Cake at Flying Fish at Disney Springs
- Flying Fish – If you’re really feeling adventurous, try the Slow Roasted Porkbelly (with Spiced Apples and Cherry Gastrique), Grilled Octopus, and/or the Goat Cheesecake (with Honey Glaze and Cassis Gel). See the full menu HERE.
What are the most unusual foods at Disney World that you’ve tried? Any cool drinks we need to try? Let me know in the comments below!
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KristyB
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SO many foods to try! I didn’t realize the variety Disney has in the food department. I haven’t been to Disney in so many years. I hope to make a visit at the end of the year!
Go prepared to eat!! Which, you will walk about 10 miles a day (or we did anyway)… So Disney calories don’t count…well, that’s what I tell myself since we walk so much
Hihi….wow, all the sandwiches are a go, for me, if I’m to ever visit Disney World! Thanks for sharing about them.
There’s a reason people keep going back – fun and food. And, everything tastes better Mickey-shaped!
Yes, agree 100%
All these food look yummy. It’s always great to find new food favorites by trying new foods.
I’m up for unusual food. I love trying new food every time we travel and this is such a great list. SO many options!
Me, too! I love to try new dishes and new flavor combinations every time we travel!
There is so many I would love to try! I am not on any kind of diet, so I am going to indulge in as much food as my tummy can hold!
Yes! I think my favorite part of Disney is the food. I never thought I would say that about an amusement park, but Disney takes it to another level.
Oh wow, they do sound unsual. But, I would try most of them, they sound tasty!
I love to try unique food combinations and Disney certainly has some!
These options are definitely for adventurous foodies! I’ve tried several and have not been disappointed!
Perfect timing! We are going to Disney in June! Definitely adding these to my list!
Yay!! I hope you have the best time! They recently announced that wearing masks is optional (well, except for buses, Skyliner, and monorails). That will be nice since it’s pretty hot in Florida in June.
All these foods look yummy! You can tell Disney puts a lot of thought into their food presentation!
Yes, some of the food at Disney is almost too pretty to eat – but I make the sacrifice and eat it anyway 🙂
Disney’s Epcot Center has long had an interesting array of foods. I always found the farm area to be of highest interest