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

• Carrot Cake Cookie – Find this at The Trolley Car (on Hollywood Boulevard) which carries various snacks and Starbucks drinks.
• PB&J Milkshake -If you are planning on having 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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I want to thank Taylor Bailey at Disrella Travel for planning this trip for us and answering all of our questions! If you need/want help planning your Disney trip, she’s your girl! And, having a Disney planner is no extra cost to you. I actually priced the trip out myself on disney.go.com and Taylor’s quote was about $600 less than what I had planned myself! We loved our room location, our dining reservations, and having someone help us make decisions and figure things out!

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