Guests Are Losing It Over Disney World’s New Snack Trend

Disney World consistently finds new ways to surprise its guests, but its latest food update is throwing them off more than usual. Visitors are strolling through the parks, grabbing their go-to snacks, and suddenly realizing things aren’t quite as predictable as they used to be. Whether that’s a fun twist or an unwelcome change depends on who you ask, but one thing is obvious: Disney has become unusually bold with one specific treat.

Disney Classics Still Carry Major Weight

Before diving into this new wave of experimentation, it’s helpful to remember why some Disney snacks hold a special place in the hearts of many. Certain items have been around for a long time, and guests have developed traditions around them.

The Mickey-shaped pretzel is one of those staples. It’s warm, salty, photogenic, and instantly recognizable. You don’t have to explain it—everyone already knows why it works.

Then you’ve got Dole Whip, the frozen pineapple treat that has become a must-do for countless parkgoers. It’s refreshing, easy to inhale on a hot day, and iconic in a way that few snacks ever become. People plan their route around grabbing one.

Churros, popcorn, and turkey legs round out the lineup of long-standing favorites. These snacks built reputations based on consistency and nostalgia. At least, that’s how it used to feel.

Churros Take Center Stage

Among Disney’s original snack heavyweights, churros hold a special place. They’re simple, handheld, and always delicious: warm dough, crunchy exterior, cinnamon sugar—done. For years, guests could rely on the classic taste, regardless of which cart they visited.

But that predictable experience has shifted. Disney has turned churros into its testing ground for new flavors and over-the-top combinations. And it’s happening faster than many guests can process.

Disney Pushes Churros Into Wild Territory

That’s where the current trend comes in. Guests are approaching churro stands expecting the familiar version, only to find something completely different. Toppings, drizzles, fillings—Disney is throwing everything at this treat to see what sticks.

Some visitors love the creativity and get excited when a new variation drops. Others miss the simplicity of the original churro and feel that Disney is overdoing it. The debate intensifies every time a new flavor is added to the menu.

A Dessert Explosion at Eight Spoon Café

Over at Eight Spoon Café in Animal Kingdom, the S’mores Churro has people buzzing. Guests receive a churro rolled in a chocolate-and-sugar blend, loaded with whipped cream, graham crackers, and chocolate chips. It even comes with whipped cream and marshmallow topping on the side.

Some guests treat it like a whole dessert and enjoy digging in. Others look at it and wonder how on earth they’re supposed to eat it while walking around the park.

Tomorrowland Joins In With a Cherry Cola Twist

Tomorrowland’s Astro-Fizz stand went even further with the Cherry Cola Churro. This $7.49 version is coated in cherry sugar, drizzled with Coca-Cola Cherry icing, and finished with cherry popping candies.

It’s literally a soda-inspired churro, and the reactions range from amusement to shock. The Coca-Cola tie-in makes sense—Coke sponsors this stand, similar to the setup at Ice Cold Hydraulics in Hollywood Studios—but that doesn’t make the flavor any less surprising.

Ice Cold Hydraulics Raises the Stakes

Speaking of Ice Cold Hydraulics, the menu there takes experimentation to another level. Guests can try the Candy Painted Cinnamon Roll, which features mini cinnamon rolls topped with a Coca-Cola glaze and nuts. But the Bouncin’ Mini Churros draw most of the attention.

These churros are topped with bourbon-candied bacon, Coca-Cola, sriracha aioli, and scallions. It’s a savory churro—a sentence many fans never expected to read.

Disney’s Churro Menu Keeps Growing

And the options don’t stop there. Disney has released Oreo churros, cheesecake churros, pumpkin spice versions, candy-covered churros, churro sundaes, and churros stuffed with all kinds of fillings. Every time guests think Disney has finally run out of ideas, something new appears.

Some fans enjoy the constant variety. Others feel overwhelmed and just want the original back.

Fans Split on the Changes

Reactions run the whole spectrum. Some guests appreciate the experimentation and try a new churro every visit. Others roll their eyes when savory toppings or soda-inspired drizzles show up.

Yes, plenty of people still love dipping a classic churro in chocolate or topping it with ice cream. But onions, bacon, and sriracha? That’s where fans start drawing the line.

What Will Disney Transform Next?

With churros getting the most bold makeovers in the parks, guests can’t help but wonder which classic Disney will reinvent next. Could Mickey-shaped pretzels start showing up with wild toppings? Could the beloved Mickey ice cream bar appear with a new filling or a different shell?

Right now, nothing seems impossible—and that’s precisely why guests are paying close attention to whatever Disney snacks appear next.