food IS a theme park
As you may know, we’re halfway to the holidays! Not too long from now, the Disney parks will be covered in (fake) snow and ornaments will be everywhere!
Holiday projections on Cinderella Castle
But for now, we’ve got some great news for anyone craving some Christmas spirit!
One of Disney’s Animal Kingdom seasonal snack Kiosks, The Smiling Crocodile, is back! This spot is known for wacky treats like the delicious Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnuts and the surface-of-the-sun hot Pulled Pork Tamales, and serves up Mexican-inspired cuisine!
The Smiling Crocodile
For the past year, this snack spot has been closed, but on July 11th it reopened with an updated menu! So, we stopped by to check it out!
The Smiling Crocodile is a seasonal kiosk at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that served up crazy treats like the Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnut in the past! This is a good spot to get something a little different than the usual Animal Kingdom eats, but we’ve had some mixed feelings about some of their dishes (like those tamales that lit our mouths on fire!).
Smiling Crocodile
However, we’re excited to see that the Smiling Crocodile is back with a new menu! The restaurant reopened on July 11th, so of course, we had to go check it out!
Disney pretzels are classic snacks! When you think of Disney park snacks, a Mickey pretzel will probably come to mind along with popcorn, Mickey ice cream bars, and Dole Whip!
The Mickey Pretzel!
Recently, a returning pretzel popped up at Disneyland, and it’s got a spicy twist (pun intended)!
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure serves up sweet treats that are perfect for beating the heat! Located on the Buena Vista Street section of Disney California Adventure, it’s a great spot to cool down and enjoy an ice cream sundae!
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Clarabelle’s officially reopened on July 8th and we stopped by to get the scoop (pun intended)! In the past, we’ve loved dishes like the Oswald Sundae and the “Whole Herd” Ice Cream Bar, so we’re excited to be back!
Morimoto Asia is an upscale Asian eatery in Disney Springs helmed by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. This spot serves up some seriously delicious Pan-Asian eats year-round, but it also offers some specialty items or events from time to time.
Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs
From July 6th to August 12th, Disney Springs will be home to Flavors of Florida, an event where all sorts of Disney Springs restaurants and kiosks will be serving dishes with ingredients inspired by the Sunshine State! In 2019, Morimoto Asia served up an Alligator Tail Waffle Cone(!!) during the Flavors of Florida event. But this year, it’s serving up something different…frog legs!
Salt & Straw in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim has been serving up all sorts of unique ice cream creations! From bugs to apple pie, Salt & Straw is the place to get some creative (and delicious!) ice cream! And not only are these crazy creations delicious, but they’re also local, organic, and sustainably made!
Salt & Straw
Recently, Salt & Straw announced the return of delicious berry-inspired summer flavors (and don’t worry, there are no bugs in these!).
The Dino Diner in Dinoland, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a trailer-turned-restaurant that serves up carnival-inspired bites! This quick-service features delicious Churros, Corn Chip Pies, and Dino-Rama Chili Cheese Dogs! We’ve enjoyed this spot, especially during Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler and Christmastime!
The Dino Diner is back!
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to eat at this spot, but with its return on July 4th, we’re able to finally get a look at the reopened quick-service spot! Let’s check it out!
With Fourth of July just around the corner, red, white, and blue treats are everywhere at Disney World! From donuts to funnel cakes, it seems everyone is getting ready to celebrate America’s birthday!
Look at that Funnel Cake!
With all these holiday treats, it’s no surprise that Rainforest Café is getting in on the fun!
Joffrey’s at The Landing of Disney Springs is the perfect spot for coffee and donuts. With locations in every park, Joffrey’s locations are convenient and full of deliciousness!
Joffrey’s at Disney Springs last Christmas!
Disney World is not the only place celebrating an anniversary this year, and Joffrey’s has a reason to celebrate today!
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