Credit: DisneyDisney World is no stranger to surprises, but the resort’s latest food trend is catching guests off guard in a way that even longtime fans didn’t see coming. People are walking through the parks, grabbing their favorite snacks, and suddenly realizing something feels… different. Whether that’s a good thing or not depends on who you ask, because this new wave of snack experimentation has sparked everything from excitement to confusion. And the more guests look around, the more they notice just how bold Disney has become with one particular treat.
Before we get there, though, it helps to remember why Disney snacks hold such a special place in the guest experience in the first place.
Disney’s Most Beloved Snacks Still Reign Supreme
No matter how many new offerings appear in the parks, a handful of snacks remain untouchable favorites. These classics are the foods guests will stand in line for, plan around, and even argue about online.
Take the Mickey-shaped pretzel, for example. There’s something about that simple combination of warm dough, salt, and iconic shape that feels instantly comforting. It’s classic, shareable, and just whimsical enough that people can’t resist snapping a photo before they take a bite.
Then there’s Dole Whip—one of the most famous frozen treats in theme-park history. Pineapple soft serve that’s refreshing on a hot Florida afternoon, sweet without being overwhelming, and nostalgic to its core. People will rope drop Adventureland just to be among the first to grab one.
Even churros, popcorn, and turkey legs have decades’ worth of fan loyalty. Guests can count on these snacks to taste familiar no matter how many times they return. At least, that was once the case.
The Churro: A Disney Parks Icon
Of all the classic snacks at Disney World, churros hold a unique place in fans’ hearts. They’re warm, crunchy, sugar-coated, and perfect for eating on the go. You can find them in all the major parks, and for many visitors, grabbing a churro is as essential as snapping a castle photo.
But in recent years, churros have become more than just a dependable treat. They’ve become a testing ground.
Disney seems determined to reinvent the churro every time guests turn around. While new flavor options can be fun, the pace and creativity behind these variations have left some guests delighted—and others scratching their heads.
Disney Just Can’t Leave the Classic Churro Alone
This is where the current trend begins to take an interesting turn. Guests walking up to churro carts expecting the familiar cinnamon-sugar classic are instead seeing flavors that range from clever to downright wild. Disney is experimenting more boldly than ever before, pushing boundaries with toppings, drizzles, fillings, and flavor combinations that nobody would have guessed five years ago.
Some parkgoers love the idea of creativity, especially if it means new options for their sweet tooth. Others miss the days when the churro didn’t need a storyline, a theme, or a whole dessert’s worth of extra toppings. And some of the latest offerings are only adding fuel to the debate.
The S’mores Churro Arrives at Eight Spoon Café
Over at Eight Spoon Café in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests can order the S’mores Churro. This isn’t just a churro with a dusting of something new—this is a churro rolled in a chocolate-and-sugar mixture and then topped with whipped cream, graham crackers, and chocolate chips. It’s also served with both whipped cream and a marshmallow topping on the side.
For some guests, it’s fun, indulgent, and a full dessert all on its own. Others take one look and wonder how anyone is supposed to eat it without needing a fork, a napkin, and maybe a hose.
Whatever the opinion, it’s definitely not the churro most people grew up with.
The Cherry Cola Churro Takes Tomorrowland by Surprise
Jump over to Tomorrowland and things get even more unexpected. The Astro-Fizz stand recently launched the Cherry Cola Churro. This one is rolled in cherry sugar, drizzled with Coca-Cola Cherry icing, and topped with cherry popping candies.
Yes—it’s a Coke churro.
Fun fact: this snack stand is hosted by Coca-Cola, just like the Ice Cold Hydraulics stand at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And judging by the reactions, guests need a moment to process this one. Some find it creative and futuristic, fitting the theme of Tomorrowland. Others are simply stunned that soda-inspired churros are officially a thing.
But Disney wasn’t done.
Ice Cold Hydraulics Keeps the Trend Going
Stop by Ice Cold Hydraulics in Hollywood Studios, and the experimentation continues in a big way. Guests will find the Candy Painted Cinnamon Roll miniature cinnamon rolls topped with a Coca–Cola–infused glaze and toasted nuts. But the standout item for many is the Bouncin’ Mini Churros.
These churros are topped with Coca-Cola and bourbon candied bacon, sriracha aioli, and scallions. Savory churros with bacon and sriracha are something few guests ever imagined they’d encounter at Disney World.
Those willing to try them call them bold and surprisingly tasty. Those who prefer their churros sweet are still trying to wrap their heads around the idea.
And the List Keeps Growing
Across Disney World, the churro lineup continues to expand. Oreo churros, strawberry cheesecake churros, pumpkin spice churros, churros with candy toppings, churros mixed into ice cream, churros with fillings—the list feels endless.
Every season seems to bring a new twist, and now guests never quite know what to expect when they approach a churro stand. To some, that’s part of the fun. To others, it’s exhausting.
Fans Are Torn on Disney’s Churro Experimentation
Reactions online and in the parks are a mixed bag. Some visitors love the creativity and enjoy trying something different during each trip. They see the experimentation as Disney having a little fun while giving guests more variety.
However, some fans simply want a traditional churro. Many will happily try an ice-cream-topped churro or dip theirs in a chocolate sauce, but once onions, bacon, or soda-inspired drizzles enter the picture, the enthusiasm drops fast.
One guest summed it up nicely: “Just give me the original. Not everything needs a remix.” For them, the classic cinnamon-sugar churro is perfect as it is—and they’d like it to stay that way.
What Snack Will Disney Tackle Next?
Whether people love it or hate it, this new food trend is one of the most surprising things happening in Disney dining right now. And while nobody knows how long the churro experimentation phase will last, one thing is clear: Disney isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Some fans are already guessing what might be next. Will Mickey-shaped pretzels start showing up with wild toppings? Will the iconic ice-cream bar appear with new flavored fillings or a different chocolate shell? Nothing seems off the table at this point, and that’s precisely why guests are so curious.
For now, the only thing certain is that Disney’s snack lineup is changing fast—and guests will definitely be watching (and tasting) whatever comes next.