The holidays are almost here at Walt Disney World Resort, and that means it’s time for festive treats, seasonal sips, and plenty of Christmas-inspired Disney snacks! From gingerbread desserts and peppermint creations to holiday comfort food and specialty drinks, the 2026 holiday foodie lineup has something for every kind of Disney foodie.
This year’s offerings include new treats and returning favorites across all four theme parks and Disney Springs. Whether you’re planning a Christmas vacation, visiting for the holiday decorations, or simply looking for an excuse to try something new, these seasonal menu items are worth adding to your Disney vacation plans.
Here’s a look at some of the festive food and drinks to look for at Walt Disney World during the 2026 holiday season.
Magic Kingdom Holiday Food and Drinks
Magic Kingdom is bringing holiday flavors to Main Street, U.S.A., Liberty Square, Tomorrowland, and Adventureland, with a mix of sweet treats, savory dishes, and festive drinks.
What to Try at Magic Kingdom
- Gingerbread Milkshake — Plaza Ice Cream Parlor: A vanilla milkshake with gingerbread syrup, whipped cream, gingersnap crumbs, and a chocolate gingerbread man. Available November 8 through January 2.
- Classic Reuben Sandwich — The Plaza Restaurant: A savory option featuring sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and griddled rye. Available November 1 through January 2.
- Red Velvet Cheesecake — The Plaza Restaurant: A red velvet cake topped with vanilla swirl cheesecake.
- Cherry Cordial Cold Brew — Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies: Joffrey’s cold brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate curls. Available November 8 through January 2.
- Gingerbread Cake — Columbia Harbour House: A tree-shaped gingerbread chiffon cake with cream cheese frosting, dulce de leche panna cotta, crispy pearls, and a chocolate decoration. Available November 8 through January 2.
- Mickey Whoopie Pie — Liberty Square Market: Flourless chocolate cake filled with marshmallow-mint buttercream. This plant-based treat is a fun option for guests looking for a different kind of holiday dessert.
- Santa Surf Shack Float — Aloha Isle: Passion fruit, orange, and guava juice paired with coconut soft-serve and a spiced pineapple pop. Available November 8 through December 25.
The Plaza Restaurant also has a seasonal pulled pork sandwich featuring shredded cabbage, roasted pineapple chutney, and sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce.
With holiday entertainment, decorations, and seasonal treats throughout the park, Magic Kingdom offers plenty of ways to make a Christmas visit feel extra special.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday Treats
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is serving up festive cookies, colorful cupcakes, and desserts inspired by the holiday season.
What to Try at Hollywood Studios
- Mickey Gingerbread Cookie — The Trolley Car Café: A soft gingerbread cookie decorated with white chocolate Mickey details. Available November 7 through January 5.
- Coquito Wreath Cupcake — Rosie’s All-American Café: A vanilla cupcake filled with coquito custard and topped with coquito buttercream, a chocolate bow, gold crispy pearls, and sprinkles. Available November 7 through January 5.
- Linzer Cookie Mousse Torte — ABC Commissary: Layers of hazelnut cake, raspberry-blackcurrant mousse, raspberry jam, and a snow-dusted Linzer cookie. Available November 7 through January 5.
- Life Day Wookiee Cookie — Backlot Express and Milk Stand: Two oatmeal cookies filled with cassis eggnog buttercream and finished with a milk chocolate coin.
- Hot Cocoa Lunch Box Tart — Woody’s Lunch Box: A chocolate fudge-filled pastry topped with hot cocoa-marshmallow fondant and mini marshmallows. Available November 7 through January 31.
The Life Day Wookiee Cookie is a fun pick for Star Wars fans, while the Hot Cocoa Lunch Box Tart is a great choice for guests exploring Toy Story Land.
Mobile ordering is available for select offerings, including the Coquito Wreath Cupcake, Linzer Cookie Mousse Torte, Life Day Wookiee Cookie at Backlot Express, and Hot Cocoa Lunch Box Tart.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Holiday Foodie Finds
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is bringing festive desserts and seasonal snacks to several locations, including a new collection of offerings at Santa’s Holiday Grove.
What to Try at Animal Kingdom
- Festive Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich — Terra Treats: Holiday-sprinkled cookie dough layered with vanilla ice cream and fudgy brownie. Available November 6 through January 3.
- Reindeer Sundae — Terra Treats: Dulce de leche ice cream, espresso caramel, coffee-coconut streusel, coconut cake, chocolate antlers, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies.
- Gingerbread Cheesecake Pop — Flame Tree Barbecue: Gingerbread cheesecake mousse with spiced graham cracker and milk chocolate. Available November 6 through January 3.
- Snowflake Cinnamon Roll — Creature Comforts and Isle of Java: A cinnamon roll decorated with blue icing and snowflake sprinkles.
- Festive Chocolate Twist — Isle of Java and Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery: A chocolate pastry finished with red and white chocolate stripes.
New Holiday Offerings at Santa’s Holiday Grove
Opening November 13, Santa’s Holiday Grove near Theater in the Wild adds another stop for seasonal snacks and drinks.
Guests can look for a variety of festive offerings, including:
- Jalapeño-Cheddar Pretzel: A savory option for guests who prefer something beyond dessert.
- Santa Hat Croissant: A croissant filled with hazelnut spread and dipped in white chocolate.
- Mixed Berry Focaccia: Focaccia topped with blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry compote and lemon icing.
- Chocolate-Dipped Mickey Gingerbread: A Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookie dipped in chocolate.
- Cookie Butter Milkshake: A milkshake topped with whipped cream, caramel, and a chocolate-dipped cookie.
- Peppermint-Chocolate Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich: A festive dessert featuring chocolate peppermint cookie dough, vanilla ice cream, and fudgy brownie.
Guests can also find seasonal drinks and additional sweet and savory snacks throughout the area.
If you’re visiting Animal Kingdom during the holidays, consider leaving room for a snack break while exploring the park’s animal trails, attractions, and seasonal offerings.
Disney Springs Holiday Food Guide
Disney Springs is a great option for guests who want to enjoy seasonal food and drinks without spending the entire day inside a theme park. With restaurants, bakeries, snack locations, and specialty shops, there are plenty of holiday flavors to explore.
New and Returning Treats at Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie
Amorette’s is one of the standout stops for holiday desserts this year. Seasonal offerings available November 10 through January 11 include:
- Gingerbread Crème Brûlée: Gingerbread-spiced crème brûlée topped with meringue and caramelized pecans.
- Hot Cocoa Mickey: Spiced milk chocolate mousse and whipped ganache inside a chocolate shell.
- Mickey Glove Linzer Cookie: An almond shortbread cookie sandwich filled with raspberry jam.
- Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse: Peppermint cheesecake mousse paired with a chocolate sablé cookie.
- Pluto Reindeer: A new dessert featuring milk chocolate mousse, a crunchy hazelnut center, and chocolate chiffon.
- Mickey and Minnie Cookie Art: A cookie-decorating kit featuring Mickey and Minnie cookies, an edible watercolor palette cookie, paintbrushes, and edible paint.
The Ganachery
Chocolate lovers should add The Ganachery to their Disney Springs plans. Holiday offerings available November 10 through January 11 include the returning Hot Sipping Ganache, a rich hot chocolate blend, along with a holiday ganache assortment featuring flavors such as gingerbread, eggnog, peppermint, caramel, and hazelnut.
Swirls on the Water
Guests looking for a festive frozen treat can stop by Swirls on the Water for the Gingerbread Mickey Cone, featuring gingerbread and vanilla soft-serve, holiday sprinkles, and a chocolate coin in a red velvet cone. It’s available November 10 through January 11.
Earl of Sandwich
For something savory, Earl of Sandwich is serving a Holiday Turkey Sandwich with roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy on freshly baked artisanal bread. It’s available through January 8.
The Polite Pig
The Polite Pig is offering an Open Face Turkey Smash, featuring smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and turkey gravy served over Texas toast with cranberry barbecue sauce.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Guests can find seasonal comfort food at Homecomin’, including tomato bisque and grilled cheese, seasonal ham steak with pineapple chutney, and other holiday-inspired dishes. Select offerings are available November 29 through January 3.
Disney Springs has even more seasonal dishes and drinks at participating restaurants, including special Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Check individual restaurant menus and availability before your visit.
Holiday Sweets Across Walt Disney World
Some of the most festive treats aren’t limited to a single park. Disney is also bringing holiday-themed caramel apples, cupcakes, cookies, cereal treats, cake pops, and other sweets to locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
A few highlights include:
- Minnie Reindeer Caramel Apple: A Granny Smith apple covered in caramel and chocolate, decorated with Minnie-inspired details and chocolate antlers.
- Santa Mickey Caramel Apple: A festive Mickey-shaped caramel apple with a Santa-inspired chocolate coating and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies.
- Mickey Peppermint Caramel Apple: A new caramel apple covered in milk chocolate, crushed peppermint candies, and white chocolate drizzle.
- Mickey Santa Hat Cereal Treat: A crisped-rice cereal treat decorated with a Santa hat-inspired chocolate coating and marshmallow pom-pom.
- Mickey Peppermint Chocolate Cookie Sandwich: Peppermint buttercream sandwiched between chocolate Mickey-shaped cookies.
- Mickey Holiday Chocolate Cupcake: A chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate buttercream, chocolate ears, sprinkles, and mini marshmallow bits.
- Minnie Holiday Vanilla Cupcake: A vanilla cupcake with buttercream, white chocolate ears, holiday sprinkles, and a bow.
Depending on the treat, locations may include Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom, Karamell-Küche at EPCOT, Zuri’s Sweets Shop at Animal Kingdom, Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs, and select resort and BoardWalk shops.
These treats are especially fun for families who enjoy finding seasonal Disney merchandise and snacks during their vacation.
When Are the 2026 Disney World Holiday Treats Available?
Many holiday offerings begin arriving in early November, with additional treats and seasonal menus launching throughout the month. Some items remain available into January 2027, while others have shorter availability windows.
Here are a few dates to keep in mind:
- November 1: The Classic Reuben Sandwich and select seasonal offerings arrive at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom.
- November 6: Holiday treats begin appearing at Animal Kingdom.
- November 7: Seasonal offerings arrive at Hollywood Studios.
- November 8: Several holiday treats become available at Magic Kingdom.
- November 10: Disney Springs holiday offerings begin at locations including Amorette’s Patisserie, Swirls on the Water, and The Ganachery.
- November 13: Santa’s Holiday Grove opens with its seasonal food and drink lineup at Animal Kingdom.
- November 29–December 31: Select holiday offerings arrive at Disney Springs restaurants, including seasonal dishes at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ and holiday specialties at eet by Maneet Chauhan.
Availability dates vary by item and location. Some offerings are available only on specific holidays, so check the menu details before planning a special food stop.
Disney has also indicated that additional foodie guides will cover Disney Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Those guides will provide more details about seasonal offerings tied to those experiences.
Tips for Planning Your Disney World Holiday Foodie Adventure
With so many festive snacks and seasonal meals to choose from, a little planning can help you make the most of your Disney vacation.
1. Make a must-try list. Pick a few treats that stand out to you before your visit. This can help you prioritize your food stops without trying to fit everything into one day.
2. Group food stops by location. Plan your snacks around the attractions and areas you’ll already be visiting. At Disney Springs, for example, you can combine a stop at Amorette’s Patisserie with holiday shopping and a visit to The Ganachery.
3. Use mobile ordering when available. Participating quick-service locations offer mobile ordering through the My Disney Experience app. Check the app for current menus, availability, and ordering options.
4. Share treats with your travel party. Sharing desserts and snacks can help you sample more seasonal flavors without filling up too quickly.
5. Check seasonal dates before you go. Not every item is available throughout the entire holiday season. Confirm dates and locations in advance, especially if there’s a particular treat you don’t want to miss.
6. Leave room for more than dessert. Disney’s holiday menus also include sandwiches, comfort food, specialty beverages, and full seasonal meals. Build food breaks into your itinerary so you can enjoy more than just the sweets.
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From festive treats and seasonal dining to holiday decorations and special events, Christmas is an exciting time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. With so many offerings spread across four theme parks, Disney Springs, and select resort locations, planning ahead can help you make room for the experiences your family will enjoy most.
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