4 Must-Try Foods at the Magic Kingdom

Disney Food Affinity and Beyond: Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Food

When visiting "The Happiest Place on Earth", food - particularly delicious food - is essential to keep everyone upbeat and energized. While it's hard to go wrong with a steaming hot Mickey Pretzel and a heaping pile of mustard, I have handpicked 4 incredible eats that are a true celebration for the taste buds. 

For the early birds entering the park with breakfast on their minds, Starbucks on Main Street U.S.A. is a feasible option; however, I can help one-up that meal. The answer is the Ham and Cheese Omelet Waffle Sandwich at Sleepy Hollow - a unique offering that exceeds the expectations of a typical egg sandwich. An added bonus to this quick service dining experience is the seating area. Here, you can devour your waffles with an exciting view of the Castle Stage Show, from the side of Cinderella's Castle. This special angle lets you see backstage, offering some behind-the-scenes magic! Does it get any better than eating a waffle sandwich while Captain Hook is waving to your family right before he leaps onstage?

Later on in the day, if you are in need of a quick and delicious meal, sail on into the Columbia Harbor House for a Lighthouse Sandwich. There is no going wrong with this outstanding sandwich, filled with a garlic-y hummus and a crisp broccoli slaw. And, speaking of views again, there is a wonderful upstairs seating area that overlooks Liberty Square on one side and the incredibly themed “Tangled” restrooms on the other (I know it sounds wacky, but this “Tangled” area is a beautiful and fun place to visit. I will go into further detail on these storybook bathrooms in another post!). Also, the Liberty Square view offers a cool perspective of the Festival of Fantasy parade at select times during the day.

With all this food, you are going to need a drink. A refreshing option for the entire family is the Lefou's Brew at Gaston's Tavern. This drink, on tap from the land of "Beauty and the Beast", is composed of apple slush, mixed with toasted marshmallow, and topped with a passion fruit-mango foam. I recommend pairing this drink with a leisurely stroll through the heavily detailed and deeply immersive New Fantasyland - the newest expansion to the Magic Kingdom.

And of course we can't forget dessert! Here at Aloha Isle you will find the frozen paradise that is Dole Whip. Whether you enjoy it in a cup or a pineapple juice float, this pineapple soft serve is a Magic Kingdom staple that cannot be left out. 

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is full of culinary gems - and I'm not talking about those in the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train "where a million diamonds shine". These four items are among the greatest of these culinary treasurers. I highly encourage you to try them all!

-Mike