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Theme parks offer special food options during food and wine festivals.
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Calling All Foodies!
Grab a seat at the table and try the best theme park foods for 2025.
By Zachary Laks
Are you on the hunt for the best corn dog you’ve ever had? How about a chance to try blue milk or green milk from “Star Wars”? Long gone are the days when attending a theme park meant meager food and drinks lacking flavor or flair. Welcome to a new era of in-park dining as theme parks now feature dining experiences that have become gourmet attractions. Bite into that superb corn dog at Universal Studios Hollywood, where a freshly fried doughy dog is drizzled with avocado crema and gold dust. That blue or green milk, available in both nonalcoholic and boozy forms, is just one of the many delicious, intriguing things you can enjoy at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. Those culinary goodies are among the best theme park foods to sample in 2025.
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida
Dole Whip, Nestle Mickey’s premium ice cream bars and Mickey waffles are likely the first things that come to mind when mulling the tummy temptations throughout the four Walt Disney World Resort parks in Orlando. Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, typically held late August through late November, is the toast of theme park dining experiences each year. Kiosks dot Epcot’s World Showcase with unique dishes, drinks and interactive experiences. Must-try bites likely to return this year include the cheddar cheese soup from Canada and the vanilla cheesecake from Italy.
Other can’t-miss food items:
Magic Kingdom: I Lava You Dole Whip float at Sunshine Tree Terrace
Hollywood Studios: Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookie at Neighborhood Bakery (and the blue and green milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Baked macaroni and cheese from Eight Spoon Cafe
Epcot: Caramel butter bar at Karamell-Kuche
Disneyland’s Paradise Garden Grill is now serving whole grilled fish.
David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort
Disneyland in Anaheim, California
Disneyland is a major foodie destination in Anaheim, with an impressive variety of snacks and dishes that often extend the storytelling experiences. One of the best meals in the park is the Ronto Wrap at Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This savory wrap is hearty and well-seasoned, full of roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce and tangy slaw. Not far from Ronto Roasters, Oga’s Cantina—the first restaurant to serve alcoholic beverages in the park—is the place for an immersive Star Wars dining experience. Soak up the cool vibes here as DJ R-3X provides the intergalactic beats, and one-of-a-kind cocktails inspired by Star Wars characters and planets are fun to sip. Start with the Fuzzy Tauntaun, a refreshing orange and peach cocktail topped with “Buzz Button Tingling,” featuring a cool mouth-numbing effect!
Disneyland: Mickey beignets at the Mint Julep Bar
Disney California Adventure Park: Not so Little Chicken Sandwich at Pym Test Kitchen
Shepherd’s pie at Three Broomsticks, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Universal Studios Theme Parks in Los Angeles, California, and Orlando, Florida
Universal Studios theme parks bring you into the heart of the action of some of your favorite stories. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at both Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Hollywood are remarkable feats of fantasy brought to life with mesmerizing detail, notably with their food and beverage options. The priority on any visit to the Wizarding World should be to grab a frothy pint of Butterbeer, the mythical nonalcoholic libation mentioned throughout the Harry Potter novels. Muggles can experience Butterbeer and more at Three Broomsticks pub, the popular inn Harry and his friends often frequent in Hogsmeade. Three Broomsticks serves the best food in the Wizarding World, with go-to favorites that include fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and rotisserie smoked chicken.
Universal Studios Hollywood: Drizzmatic corn dog at Hollywood and Dine
Universal Studios Florida: Strawberry hazelnut crepes at Central Park Crepes
Twisted Tail Bacon Pretzel, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, Florida, and Williamsburg, Virginia
Packed with world-class roller coasters, thrill rides and fun for the whole family, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Williamsburg continue to elevate their in-park dining options. The parks’ Food & Wine Festival (Tampa Bay: Friday-Sunday, March 7-May 18, and Williamsburg: Thursday-Sunday, April 24-June 22) is among the highlights of their season. Williamsburg’s Food & Wine Festival presents more than 150 menu options at 8 tasting locations. Favorites returning this year include the Spanish albondigas and American lobster roll. Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival delights palates with over 110 items, including highly anticipated delights that range from the Chilean churrasco-inspired grilled beef with garlic-cilantro yucca to Jamaican caramelized banana with rum and vanilla ice cream.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Jumbo handmade soft pretzel at Twisted Tails Pretzels
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Trapper’s Smokehouse Sampler at Trapper’s Smokehouse
Legoland in New York, Florida and California
With three parks nationwide, Legoland is a family-friendly theme park inspired by the beloved Lego brand. Favorite brick characters and sets come to life here in thrill rides, shows and other attractions. Additionally, the parks feature an excellent range of high-quality food and beverage choices, including healthy options. The best foods at each park include the Double Smashburger at Royal Feast in New York, Dragon’s Den’s Loaded Tots in Florida and Fun Town’s Urban Market’s Grilled Steak Sandwich in California.
All Legoland Parks: Granny’s apple fries
Before you head to your favorite theme park, take advantage of exclusive tickets and savings for AAA Members at AAA.com/Tickets.
Orlando World Center Marriott
MARRIOTT
Like a hub is to the spokes of a bicycle, so is Orlando World Center Marriott to Orlando’s best theme parks, including the soon-to-open Universal Epic Universe. This AAA Four Diamond property, a destination resort ideal for the whole family, offers the perfect balance of theme park access and away-from-the-buzz relaxation. Take advantage of complimentary shuttle access to Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Springs while also appreciating the amenities of your resort, which touts itself as the city’s best waterpark hotel. Appreciate the low-key vibes as you kick back at the heated, lagoon-style pool or recharge at the on-property spa. Kids of all ages love the River Falls Water Park, with seven water slides and a 575-foot-long lazy river. Dining on-site is all about variety, with 10 options, including a hibachi grill and sushi bar. The accommodations are spacious and modern, wonderfully suited for the whole family. Pro tip: Don’t miss the nightly laser light show, “Light Up the Night,” visible from the pool or from bookable Laser Show View rooms.
Guest room, Orlando World Center Marriott
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