Disney4me Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago I’m no nutritionist, and I’m certainly not a dietician, but I do know quite a bit about Disney World food groups. Casey’s Corner Corn Dog Nuggets When it’s your job to write about and review Disney World food, you start to notice some patterns emerging. And if you’re making a trip to the parks soon, chances are that you’ll be consuming snacks and drinks from each of these nine categories. Welcome to the Disney food pyramid! Mickey-Shaped Snacks Kicking off the list with a classic, our first category is “Mickey-shaped Snacks.” These are snacks that have the triple-circle iconic Mickey Mouse shape. Here, you’ve got some very popular items like the Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich and the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar. Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich Of course, this also includes Mickey-shaped waffles, Mickey-shaped Rice Krispie treats, Mickey beignets, Mickey cinnamon rolls, and Mickey pretzels. Outside of those, you can often find marshmallow wands, cookies, cake pops, dome cakes, and brownies in the shape of Disney’s mascot. Let’s be real — did you even GO to Disney World if you didn’t eat something Mickey-shaped? If this were a real food pyramid, this would be the base. See Our Guide to Mickey Waffles Here! Anything With Blue Curaçao Heading more into the drink category, we have to mention Blue Curaçao. This common drink syrup is in seemingly EVERY fun Disney beverage. You’ll spot it in the ingredients for all kinds of fun floats, cocktails, mocktails, and slushes. It makes things pretty, sure, but it’s rather overdone. Look at the little piggy! And if you’re trying to drink something tropical or fruity, you’re probably not going to see a single menu without a Blue Curaçao-infused beverage. We suppose this one is at least an Insta-worthy category! The Drink Trend Taking Over Disney Springs Dunked in Plastic Cheese Okay, we’ll admit it, we’re pretty obsessed with this category. Yep, it’s time to talk PLASTIC CHEESE. Of course, this cheese sauce isn’t really plastic; it just gives a shiny, plastic-y appearance when it’s sitting in a cup. It’s ideal for dunking several savory snacks, and it has a cult following. Fries and plastic cheese! So, what falls in this category? Well, we would include corn dog nuggets, French fries (the regular ones), soft pretzels, pretzel nuggets, and tater tots. However, you’re not limited to just those items. We’re here to support cheese sauce for all, so dunk to your heart’s content! Who Knew a $1 Cup of Cheese Could Make These 5 Snacks Better? FOMO Treats Now, on to the FOMO Treats category. This isn’t anyone’s favorite, mainly because these are usually the obligatory snacks… the ones you eat because you feel like you have to. And here, there can be some overlap with other categories. For instance, we could make an argument for adding the Mickey-shaped ice cream treats or the Mickey pretzel to this list. Blue Milk However, more fittingly, this list includes the Blue Milk from Galaxy’s Edge, churros from the snack carts, and of course, anything that goes mega viral, like that ice cream sandwich at Animal Kingdom. 12 of Our Favorite Snacks Under $10 DOLE Whip (Yes, It Gets Its Own Category) If there’s any snack that deserves its own food group in Disney World, it’s DOLE Whip! This iconic soft-serve treat is vegan and comes in a variety of fruit flavors, and for many folks, it’s the #1 must-try treat when you go to the parks. Pineapple DOLE Whip Of course, the most popular spot to grab a DOLE Whip (and get the OG flavor, pineapple) is Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom. However, in various locations around the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, you can get DOLE Whip in several flavors and served in floats, in flights, in cones, and on top of other desserts. See Our Maps to Find Every DOLE Whip in Disney World Here! This Is So American Let’s be honest, some of Disney World’s treats could simply not get more American. We’re talking hot dogs topped with mac and cheese, candied bacon on a clothesline, and of course, your nemesis and mine… TURKEY LEGS. These are the types of treats you would only see in an American theme park. Bacon Mac & Cheese Dog These are the snacks where you read the description and audibly go “woooowwwww.” Chances are, it fits in this category if it has excessive amounts of meat, cheese, or more than three carbs in the ingredients list. Disney World’s Most Bizarre Food Trends Stacked Up and Loaded Down Somewhat similar to the last category, this one’s all about going over-the-top… literally. Stacked Up and Loaded Down is the food group dedicated to items that are covered, topped, smothered, and loaded with sauces, cheese, spices, and more. Black garlic, truffle, and parm fries In recent years, Disney has really kicked things up a notch with loaded fries and loaded chicken strips at many quick service spots. You could also throw the fan-favorite Totchos from Woody’s Lunch Box and various poutine creations into this list. See One of Our Favorite Loaded Fry Options Here! “My Kid Wanted It” When you’re walking through gift shops and past snack stands seemingly every 10 minutes, it can be a challenge to keep your child from begging for some of Disney World’s more ridiculous treats. Which are those? Oh, you know, the lollipops larger than their heads, candy apples they’ll never finish, containers of cotton candy, or bags of chocolate coins. Play in the Parks cotton candy You may try to tell them that there are better treats on the horizon, but they just won’t listen. Oh well, it’s vacation, after all! The Disney World Snack That’s Just About Perfect Too Many Snack Credits Left A fitting last item on our list is for the last-minute snack grabbers. When you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, and you get to the end of your trip, you may find that you have WAY too many snack credits left. What do you do? Panic-buy a bunch of prepackaged snacks at the gift shop, of course! Snack Wall We’ve all done it. It’s a rite of passage, though we hate to admit it! This is definitely not the most budget-friendly way to spend those snack credits, but c’est la vie! See Our Guide to the Dining Plan Here Snacks are undeniably a major part of a Disney World trip; you just have to figure out which ones you like best! Which food group is your favorite? For more updates on Disney World snacks, subscribe to our newsletter. Wait Until You See These Utterly Ridiculous Disney Snacks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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