30 Best Snacks to Take to Disney World in 2023

Knowing the best snacks to take to Disney World is essential for lasting all day at the parks.

Snacking can help you fight that craving of getting one more Mickey Bar and make your bank account much happier.

Because, let’s be honest.

Disney isn’t cheap and the more stuff they have added on post 2020 is making it harder for families on a budget to visit.

When it comes to choosing the food items to bring, you should be able to bring snacks that are healthy and allow you to be nourished throughout the day. I’m sure you know that the Disney parks offer some of the best snacks in the world, but they do come at a cost.

What should what should you do if you’re on a budget?

Pack snacks!

A couple of granola bars, a bag of chips, and some fruit can go a long way. You can also buy some snacks at the park to keep in your budget under control, but we’ll get to all of that later in this article.

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Choosing the Best Backpack for Disney World

The first thing you want to do is get a backpack that is easy to carry.

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You will need to put your things in a place that is easily accessible. You may want to get a backpack that has a drink holder built in.

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If you choose to go with the option of bringing a backpack, you will want to make sure that you have enough pockets in it to carry your snacks and that the bag has enough areas to keep your beverages and food nice and cold.

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Can You Bring Snacks into Disney World?

Snacks, including beverages, are allowed to be brought into the Disney parks as long as they don’t require warming. 

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You are not allowed to bring coolers and glass containers at any of the theme parks.

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You can use something like this to place your snacks in. It’s convenient and not messy at all.

30 Best Snacks to Take to Disney World

  1. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
  2. Granola Bars/Protein Bars
  3. Trail mix
  4. Grapes
  5. Fruit Roll-ups/Fruit Snacks
  6. Lunch deli Sandwich
  7. Apples
  8. Cheez-its
  9. Cookies
  10. Chips
  11. Pretzel
  12. Apple slices
  13. Mandarin Oranges
  14. Watermelon slices (great at keeping you hydrated throughout the day)
  15. Strawberries
  16. Grapes (kick it up a notch and make them frozen)
  17. Bananas
  18. Applesauce
  19. Jerky (Beef or turkey)
  20. String Cheese
  21. Rice Cake
  22. Powerade
  23. Coconut Water
  24. Raisins
  25. Water (add drink packets to kick your water up a notch)
  26. Pop Tarts
  27. Dried Fruit
  28. Muffins
  29. Nuts
  30. Hummus Packs

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Know When to Buy Food at Disney (Planning Your Meals at Disney World)

My best advice to you is to plan out your meals before you get to Disney World if you want to stay within your vacation budget. 

If you are going for a few days, plan for 2 meals a day plus snacks. However, if you are staying for a week or more, plan for 3 meals a day plus snacks. 

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You can also plan on eating at one Disney table service restaurant and one quick service restaurant per day. You can then use your snacks to hold you over between meals.

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Disney World offers a variety of restaurants, from quick service to table service.

The quick service restaurants offer a variety of options for those in a hurry, and the table service restaurants offer a more relaxing experience since it is a full-service option.

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What if I get hungry between meals/snacks at Disney World?

If you find that you are getting hungry between meals and snacks, you have several options. You can get another snack from your treasure box.

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Keep in mind that the snacks you bring are meant to last you all day. If you’re only able to make it until 10 a.m. on your first day, you might want to reconsider how much you’re bringing with you while keeping your budget in mind.

You can find a quick service restaurant and order a snack.

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Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney Beach Club (Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup Dip)

The quick service restaurants offer a variety of options that can help you stay in budget. Plan to spend about $5 to $9 per snack at Walt Disney World.

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How much should I budget for food at Disney World?

An average person spends $40 to $80 per person per day at Disney World on food. However, if you bring your own snacks to Disney World, it can help get your budget down to $25 per person per day.

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40 Best Snacks to Buy at Disney World

  1. Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar
  2. Cheeseburger Spring Rolls (Magic Kingdom)
  3. Mickey Mouse Pretzel
  4. Casey’s Hot Dog (Magic Kingdom)
  5. Dole Whip
  6. Popcorn
  7. Ice Cream
  8. Pizza
  9. Turkey Leg
  10. Loaded Tots (Magic Kingdom)
  11. Churros
  12. Mickey Mouse Cookies
  13. Bubble Waffles (Disney Springs)
  14. Fruit and Nutella Waffle (Magic Kingdom)
  15. Mickey Mouse Waffles
  16. Caramel Popcorn (Epcot)
  17. Corn Dog Nuggets (Magic Kingdom)
  18. Funnel Cake
  19. Loaded Buffalo Chips (Animal Kingdom) 
  20. Chicken and Waffle (Magic Kingdom)
  21. Mr. Kamal’s Fries (Animal Kingdom)
  22. Loaded Mac and Cheese (Animal Kingdom)
  23. Brioche Ice-Cream Sandwich (Epcot)
  24. Cheshire Cat Tail (Magic Kingdom)
  25. Croissant Donut (Epcot)
  26. Seasonal Cupcakes
  27. Carrot Cake Cookie (Hollywood Studios)
  28. Gaston’s Ginormous Cinnamon Bun (Magic Kingdom)
  29. Norwegian Schoolbread (Epcot)
  30. Cheeseburger Steampods (Animal Kingdom)
  31. Ronto Wrap (Hollywood Studios)
  32. Candy Apple
  33. Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich (Epcot)
  34. Special Donut at Everglazed (Disney Springs)
  35. Chocolate Covered Pineapple (Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs)
  36. Mickey’s Kitchen Sink Sundae (Magic Kingdom)
  37. Chicken Fried Rice (Animal Kingdom)
  38. Totcho’s (Woody’s Lunch Box Hollywood Studios)
  39. Poutine (Epcot)
  40. Croissant (Epcot)

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How to Pack Your Snacks for Disney World

When packing snacks for Disney World, it is important to pack foods that are easy to eat and do not require utensils. 

Trust me, you want to do this tip. It sucks having to keep stopping to eat and miss getting in line faster for an attraction.

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You’ll also what to use items like Ziploc bags to store your food.

Using Ziploc bags helps you save space in your theme park bag and you can use them to protect you things from the rain and on water rides. 

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You’ll want to keep your snacks in a bag that you can easily carry and that has plenty of pockets and space to store all your snacks. 

My favorite bags are the ZOMAKE Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpacks.

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  • 👜【0.5 POUNDS OF PORTABLE ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT PACKABLE BACKPACK】The size of the travel backpack packable is 17.71 x5.5x 10.6 inches,and the folding size is 6.7 x 6.7 x 1.97 inches.The lightweight foldable backpack is an ideal luggage bag for a plane.When it is not used,fold it into a compact pocket (sandwiches size).It can be stored in anywhere in pockets,luggage,handbags,etc
  • 🎒【20L ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT FOLDABLE BACKPACK】Our packable hiking backpack water resistant capacity is 20L,the pocket distribution is reasonable,and items are stored in an orderly manner.The main bag is stored clothings,and tourist guidelines in inner partitions.One front bag stores small equipment such as mobile phones,mobile power supply,and two side bags store umbrellas,water bottles or sunglasses.Our small foldable backpack meets the needs of carrying lightweight items
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I love the ZOMAKE Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpacks because they are lightweight and they offer plenty of little nooks-and-crannies for you to store your food.

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It’s also good because it has an area to keep your snacks cool from the unforgiving Florida sun and they’re compressible!

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Pros and Cons of Bringing Your Own Snacks to Disney World

Now that you know why you should bring your own snacks to Disney, let’s go through the pros and cons to bringing your own food. Let’s talk about the pros first.

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Pros of Bringing Snacks to Disney World

There are a lot of benefits to bringing your own snacks to Disney World. Let’s go through a few:

  • Saves you money
  • It’s convenient
  • Healthier for you
  • You can focus more on getting to the rides and attractions faster (my favorite reason to brings snacks to Disney World)

Cons of Bringing Snacks to Disney World

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5 Easy Tips for Packing Your Disney Snacks

  1. Put your snacks in small bags/containers
  2. Use a thermo to keep water cool
  3. Get bigger packs of the items and split them our over the days you’ll be at Disney
  4. Use a small ice pack to keep items cool
  5. Pack your snacks the night before

Other Things to Pack for Disney World

  1. Small Portable Fan
  2. Sunglasses
  3. Water Bottle
  4. Deodorant
  5. Mickey Ears
  6. Hat
  7. Extra shirt (in case yours gets wet from water ride or sweaty from Florida heat)
  8. Lip Gloss
  9. Sanitary/Toiletry items for women
  10. Autograph book
  11. Guidebook
  12. Motion Sickness Meds
  13. Frosty Towel (to stay cool)
  14. Hand Sanitizer
  15. Extra Masks
  16. Printed Itinerary

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My Final Thoughts on the Best Snacks to Take to Disney World …

You are now ready to conquer your Disney trip with some of the best snacks you should bring. 

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What’s your favorite snack to bring to Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments section below.

Happy Travels from The Florida Hipster Team!

(Original Article Date: September 2, 2021/Updated on July 6, 2023)

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