Guess who just got back from Walt Disney World? That’s right! This girl! Ever since my family decided to go to Universal Studios instead of Disney World when I was 13, I’ve made it my goal to get myself to Disney and have the most magical time possible! Well just last week, my wish came true!
While in Montreal, Jen and I booked our trip to Orlando through Expedia.ca to escape the cold and knew that our trip to Orlando would not be complete without a trip to Disney. (Major thanks to my friends at Expedia.ca for sending me to Orlando so my BFF and I could live out our childhood dreams!) We booked the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress (they were amazing, letting us have an early check in!) due to its proximately to the theme parks and their 4.6 star rating on Expedia. When we got there, we found out the they had free shuttles to Disney and Universal so we were super excited that we didn’t have to worry about transportation. After lounging by the pool and checking out their running path, we grabbed dinner at the hotel before we headed up to our room so we could get a full nights rest for our Disney adventure.
After making our way to buy the cutest Minnie Mouse ears and heading over for the interactive experience with Belle (legit almost cried when she came out and texted my boyfriend that I want to be a princess), we decided to try eat all the food. (BTW, this is kind of impossible haha. There was just too much to pick from and our stomachs could not eat all of it!)
What I Ate: Disney Edition
This was the first thing I had! I had always wanted to try their Dole Whip Float, pineapple ice-cream in pineapple juice! We headed over to Aloha Isle in Adventureland, Magic Kingdom. I absolutely loved the pineapple ice-cream but was not a fan of the pineapple juice.
Ordered 1 Mickey Mouse Pretzel and the 2nd one was courtesy of Mickey Mouse! Score! It came with a warm cheese dip. Pretty sure this was in Adventureland.
An outing with me is never complete without gelato! After we had finished wandering all over Magic Kingdom, we took the monorail over to Epcot and in Italy, I got two scoops of gelato, cookies & cream and vanilla & cherry.
How could I go to Disney without getting a Turkey Leg? I picked mine up in America in Epcot. Here’s my freaking face to scale! Haha! I was struggle to finish this and actually had to give up before it was over. At this point, I was so full but we powered through!
Because I am insane and have a soft spot for dessert, Jen and I stopped by Alpine Haus, located between France and Morocco and got a Sachertorte: a chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate glaze. Um, yum!
And because we could not help ourselves, we got Fish and Chips while in London, Epcot! (Note we got Fish and Chips the next day too… and we had Fish and Chips while in Montreal. We clearly have a love for it!)
Question: What’s with all the popcorn at Disney?! It’s everywhere! Of course walking by as the smell wafts towards you… it is quite tempting to get some.
Honourable Mention
Not Disney but the next day, we got Butter Beer from Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter Universe at Universal Studios. I’m not doing a post on the food from Universal so here is my one bonus from the next day! It’s tasted like a caramel slushy and it gave me a brain freeze. Eek!
Once again, thanks to my friends over at Expedia.ca for getting me over to Orlando! If you want to have an amazing Disney Adventure like I did and not worry about flights/hotel/etc, do what I did and get the package over at Expedia! Easy peasy lemon squeezey. (Bonus: I saved around $200 because I picked my flights + hotel together).
What does a day in eating look like you on vacation? Are you a fan of Disney?!
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GiGi Eats
December 7, 2016 at 9:50 amDISNEY has ALL THE GOODS – all the sweet… YUM! 🙂 I have never ever had any Disney GOODIES before – how sad is that?!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
December 7, 2016 at 9:57 amWhat a fun trip! I haven’t been to Disney since I was a kid but it looks like SO much fun!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
December 7, 2016 at 10:34 amI love the huge soft pretzels and I remember eating a very large pickle last time I was there. Your pics are so cute looks like you had so much fun
Amanda
December 7, 2016 at 11:22 amI just got back from Disney and Universal, too! We only did one day at Disney, though, and went to Epcot. We had dinner at the German Biergarten, which was super expensive but really fun – I really felt like we were in Munich!
Carmy
December 7, 2016 at 12:02 pmWe had a park hopper so most of the morning at Magic Kingdom then we dashed over to Epcot for the evening! Epcot was quite an immersive experience!
Dinah
December 7, 2016 at 1:13 pmThe pics made me want to go there. Thank you for this article 🙂
Van @ Snow in Tromso
December 7, 2016 at 1:25 pmI love love love the Mickey Mouse pretzels – so yummy!!
Coralee
December 7, 2016 at 1:59 pmOh my that is a lot of treats – I’m jealous 🙂
sophie
December 7, 2016 at 3:10 pmBeautiful place, I love to go there again and again, I have eaten few of the things from your list but for the next time Imma gonna try all of ’em. That’s why disney land is called as the place where your dreams come true! thanks again for sharing this post 🙂 Cheers :*
Lauren
December 7, 2016 at 5:18 pmI’m going again to WDW in 2 weeks and can’t wait! I LOVEEE the regular Dole Whip and those huge Mickey pretzels!
Eric || The Bucket List Project
December 7, 2016 at 5:38 pmyummy Mickey Mouse Pretzel! I love pretzels but those look like the mouse himself! I am still a little unsure about the pineapple float but it looked interesting.
I Love chocolate and if I remember they make unbelievable chocolate desserts in the Fudge shoppe on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom!
Patricia
December 7, 2016 at 5:49 pmI’m impressed! That’s some serious food you tried — I can’t believe how huge those Dole Whip Floats were!! It looks there are so many choices that I’d have to be there for a whole week to try everything. So fun!
Joic
December 7, 2016 at 5:52 pmlooks like u had a lot of fun!
Sanne - Spend Life Traveling
December 7, 2016 at 6:35 pmI love those mickey mouse pretzels! That is so cool 🙂 And that turkey leg looks huge! You have given me yet an extra reason to go to disney land!
Anne
December 7, 2016 at 6:51 pmI don’t remember the pineapple thing but it looks cute. Then again I was racing Fter my three young step kids when we visited so I don’t remember much.
Viajar pela história - Catarina Leonardo
December 7, 2016 at 7:22 pmDo you believe i have never been in any Disney park?… Now i have a daughter so i will wait and go with her. Very nice your experience. I want a mickey pretzel!!!!
Jill Conyers
December 7, 2016 at 7:43 pmA day of eating on vacation doesn’t really look any different than any other day. The only exception I can think of is if I go somewhere and want to try th local cuisine.
abbey
December 7, 2016 at 7:48 pmOMG the Mickey Mouse Pretzel look soooooo good! And super cute! <3
Jo @ Living Mint Green
December 7, 2016 at 7:53 pmYour Minnie Mouse ears are absolutely adroable!! I’m beyond jealous of the Dole whip – although I prefer it plain and don’t think I’d like the juice either!
Candy
December 7, 2016 at 8:58 pmI’ve always wanted to try those huge turkey legs. I was at Disney Sea last week in Japan and someone behind me in line was eating one of those. It smelled soooo good, but I had just ate lunch and knew I wouldn’t be able to finish that big thing. Until next time 🙂
Thelittlelai: Beyond limits
December 7, 2016 at 9:39 pmI only have visited the Disneyland in Hong Kong and the Universal studio and I love all the rides there. Anyway, what this place offer is a boat load of luscious food, but some foods are really expensive. Good thing you have opted good and healthy food while you were in this place.
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
December 7, 2016 at 9:50 pmmy friends are visiting there next week..i cant wait to go there myself.
Ruth
December 7, 2016 at 10:10 pmI haven’t been to Disney World in ages. I have heard and read the culinary offers are getting really good in there. Well, I guess that is obvious from your photos. I will have to conform to visit Disney Land since it is only 30 miles from home. #wanderfulwednesday
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands
December 7, 2016 at 10:50 pmSo many good eats!! Dole Whip is a must! I was a sucker for all the cute Mickey shaped food. We ate at a lot of resturants and they were always over the top so we shared some snack and street food but we got our fill for sure. Gotta fuel all those steps. 😉
Rebecca | NOURISHED.
December 7, 2016 at 10:54 pmDisney is so magical!! It has been a little while since I’ve been but I really can’t wait to go back. I love all your food choices too!
Chrissy
December 7, 2016 at 11:40 pmLooks like you had some pretty great food and great weather. So glad you were able to go!
Marcella ~ WhatAWonderfulWorld
December 8, 2016 at 10:46 amDelicious! Love the mix of cuisine from all over the world, that’s so fun!
Claire
December 8, 2016 at 11:20 amOMG that turkey leg is enormous!! I love the mickey shaped pretzels too – can’t beat cartoon shaped food stuffs 😀 Ooh and I would love to try butterbeer too even though its not Disney!
Caitlin
December 8, 2016 at 12:42 pmLove eating at Disney! I’ll be at Disney World in March and I cannot wait to try all the goodies at Epcot’s World Showcase1!!
Ange // Cowgirl Runs
December 8, 2016 at 12:49 pmI never eat enough at Disney because I’m too busy running around to ALL THE RIDES to eat. Probably partly why my half royally sucked. Ha.
@wanderlusteurs
December 8, 2016 at 1:38 pmI love Disney. Loved it a child, loved it as an adult. My older sister and her bf like to go every couple of years. Really is the happiest place on earth. 🙂 The smoked turkey leg is my do-not-miss eat. Yum! This makes me want to go back soon…
Khansa
December 8, 2016 at 3:47 pmI hope to make it there one day. Walt disney is such a wish of mine and your pics are amazing
masala girl
December 8, 2016 at 8:54 pmi loooove the wizarding world <3 i can't finish a whole butterbeer because they're too sweet, but i still love it for all the nostalgia!! and epcot is definitely my favorite in disney 😀
Paige Wunder
December 8, 2016 at 9:54 pmFirst of all, how cute are you in your minnie mouse ears?! I don’t think anything I ever consume at a theme park will ever top Butterbeer, so I’m excited that it got an honorable mention. Although, that dole float looks AMAZING! Thanks for sharing this fun list!
Diana @ Live Lean Eat Green
December 9, 2016 at 1:26 pmIt looks like you had the best time! CRAVING one of those Dole whips mmmmmmmmm!
Cayanne Marcus @healthyezsweet
December 9, 2016 at 1:39 pmOkay girl, I need to go to Disney with you because clearly you have the BEST food taste and knowledge!! That Dole whip is my ultimate fave.
beatravelling
December 9, 2016 at 2:07 pmSeveral years since I visited my first Disney park. Don’t remember what I ate, but I became a kid again 🙂 #citytripping
Cathy (MummyTravels)
December 9, 2016 at 3:56 pmI cannot believe the size of that turkey leg! Incredible – love the look of the gelato too, mmmm. And cute ears… 🙂 Thanks for linking up with #citytripping
Philip
December 11, 2016 at 1:00 amThose whip floats look pretty legit! I still have not been to Disneyland. I need to find a sponsor…lol
Laveena Sengar
December 11, 2016 at 2:20 pmHey these Minnie mouse shaped food items are so cute. Infact they are all very adorable. That’s some serious foodporn I must say. It seems like you are having a great time.
Chantal
December 11, 2016 at 7:41 pmHow on earth did you manage to eat all of this? It all looks delicious, though, so I’d probably go for it as well… And those Minnie Mouse ears are adorable 🙂
EG III
December 12, 2016 at 12:04 amFirst off, super cute Mickey ears 🙂
As someone else who has dreams to one day visit Disney, I am very envious right now…and after seeing all the good food you guys had, eating some of those dishes seems like enough motivation alone!
Elizabeth (Wander Mum)
December 12, 2016 at 3:38 amI’m looking forward to visiting Disney one day too. The Minnie Mouse pretzels look fab. My daughter loves Minnie shaped food so would be a winner with us! #citytripping
Ami
December 12, 2016 at 8:12 amSomehow I never associated Disney with food but after seeing your post and pictures, I realise that maybe I have not explored it properly. I too would like those Mickey Pretzels. Thanks for the idea!
Joanna
December 12, 2016 at 8:53 amThat turkey leg is absolutely massive! I have never been to Disney so I don’t know, why is it a tradition to have turkey leg while you visit the park? The Mickey Pretzels with a cheese dip sound like the perfect snack 🙂
Indrani
December 12, 2016 at 9:22 amMickey pretzels are so cute 🙂 You were wise to keep a record of what you ate there, I usually forget to do that. The pics are so good that I can eat this post.
Shane
December 12, 2016 at 10:12 amThat turkey leg looks so yummy! I would love to go back as an adult so I could enjoy all I didn’t like as a kid!
Rashmi and Chalukya
December 12, 2016 at 10:13 amWe have never been to a Disney for we aren’t a much fan of rides and games but your post give us a delicious reason to make a visit 🙂 The Dole Whip Float with pineapple ice-cream in pineapple juice, the gelatos, the pastries everything looks so yum.
Miriam Ernst
December 12, 2016 at 10:53 amI really enjoyed my time in Disney World when I was a kid, wish I could go back even if I’m a grown-up!
The Mickey pretzel are so funny!
Tae
December 12, 2016 at 12:28 pmYUM! I’ll take one order of the pineapple slush, the pretzle, and even the butterbeer please 😀 Love the pictures and the writeup. I haven’t been to Disney World but looks like I’ll have to go JUST for the food 😉
Colby
December 12, 2016 at 8:09 pmThe last time I went to Disney I was a freshmen in high school…many many moons ago. I have such wonderful memories, but I don’t really recall eating amazing food like you’ve posted here. Now I want to go back just for the food…ESPECIALLY the turkey leg 🙂
blair villanueva
December 13, 2016 at 1:45 amWhoa such an amazing experience! I honestly haven’t been to any Disney World, and I am curious for that exact feeling. But if I would have that chance, definitely I will dress-up fit for Disney! I like your headband ?
Anju
December 13, 2016 at 4:02 amCool post on a different aspect of this popular spot! I visit Disneyland every now and then for a dose of childhood memories and fun! Love the butter beer, its magical! 🙂
Davide uTravelShare.com
December 13, 2016 at 4:54 amI am a big fan of Disney and it’s a great location with a family, so maybe in few years I can get there with my kids!! Anyway It seems you have got a lot of fun and took many pics! Happy for you, 😀
Ana
December 13, 2016 at 5:41 pmI am fortunate that I live only an hour drive from Walt Disney World and Universal studios. Most of the month if I’m not traveling, then these theme parks are my home for the weekends. Glad that you had an amazing time out there!
markandkate
December 14, 2016 at 6:48 amwow i personally love disney 🙂 food looks yum
JONA | BACKPACKING WITH A BOOK
December 14, 2016 at 9:02 amWow! I never thought of seeing Disney through the lens of a foodie! Admittedly, I’m afraid of rides! But I can visit this place if not for the rides, then definitely for the food!
markandkate
December 14, 2016 at 9:50 amwow i personally love disney ? Gelato(my fave) looks yum. It bring out the inner child in me and of course im looking forward for my favorite rides.
Hallie
December 14, 2016 at 11:04 pmSo.. there was no beer in the butter beer? Or there was? Either way, I hate brain freezes. haha I would love a good Mickey Mouse shaped pretzel though. Yumm for those soft goodnesses. Looks like you had a splendid time there eating.. hope you got on some rides too!
Cheryl
October 17, 2017 at 8:04 pmI LOVE Disney! The whole experience is amazing and completely immersive. Epcot is my fav for treats and drinks. I have to get school bread for Norway, sushi in Japan, beignets in France, and fish n chips from Great Britain. I haven’t tried the “grey stuff” from Be Our Guest but I plan to on our upcoming Thanksgiving trip to Disney. I’m also obsessed with all things Harry Potter so thanks for the butterbeer bonus. I love butterbeer flavored everything!
Carmy
October 17, 2017 at 10:02 pmOkay your comment just made me want to go back!!!