Always on the hunt for the best snacks at Disney World, we are happy to report that although Animal Kingdom may be a very underrated Park, their snack game can still compete with the best of them. We would even go so far as to say they may have some of the best snacks on Walt Disney World property. If you’re looking for the Best Animal Kingdom Snacks, here’s our list of where to find the best snacks in Animal Kingdom.
You can find the best snacks in Animal Kingdom in the strangest of places. From little hidden carts off the beaten path to the random stand you didn’t even know had food, there are so many places to discover Disney Snacks at Animal Kingdom. One of our favorite things here is that you’ll find more non-dessert snacks at Animal Kingdom than in most places. Definitely, about more than just a pretty cupcake, Animal Kingdom smacks are eclectic, cultural, and simple. You can grab a bag of chocolate-covered coffee beans just as easily as a dole whip with rum. Here’s our list of favorite snacks at Animal Kingdom, so far.
Contents
- 1 Fried Rice | Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe
- 2 Buffalo Chicken Chips | Trilo-Bites
- 3 Pongu Lumpia | Pongu Pongu
- 4 Night Blossom Drink | Pongu Pongu
- 5 Colossal Cinnamon Roll | Kusafiri Bakery and Tamu Tamu
- 6 Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries | Mr. Kamal’s Cart
- 7 Baked Macaroni and Cheese | Eight Spoon Cafe
- 8 Mr. Kamal’s Chicken Dumplings | Mr. Kamal’s Cart
- 9 Churros | Nomad Lounge
- 10 Tiger Tail | Isle of Java
- 11 Pineapple Crisp Sundae | Tamu Tamu
- 12 Dole Whip Pineapple Hard Cider | Tamu Tamu
Fried Rice | Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe
We love that you can get delicious fried rice from a quick-service restaurant in Animal Kingdom. Full of flavor and a pretty good portion size for the price, you can’t go wrong with the fried rice from Yak and Yeti. Pair it with a side of egg rolls and you can actually make an entire meal for less than $10! Perfectly portable in a little to-go box, it’s easy to see why this is a fan favorite and one of the best snacks in Animal Kingdom. This little counter service restaurant is also one of our favorite places to grab breakfast at Disney World for the calm atmosphere and good food.
Buffalo Chicken Chips | Trilo-Bites
Animal Kingdom snacks come in all shapes and sizes! And this one is gigantic. We don’t make it to Dinoland as much as we probably should, but when we do, we always remember to stop by Trilo-Bites. Not only are the Buffalo Chicken Chips absolutely full of flavor and oh so delicious, but they are ultra shareable! These chips are well seasoned and topped with Buffalo chicken, arugula, diced celery, and tomatoes, and crumbled bleu cheese with bleu cheese dressing. One of our favorites at Animal Kingdom, these are pure dino-mite!
Pongu Lumpia | Pongu Pongu
Since Pandora opened at Animal Kingdom, we can’t get enough of it. The scenery is amazing, the vibe is relaxing and the food has quickly risen to the top of our favorites list. Although the night blossom really seems to be the fan-favorite from Pandora, the Pongu Lumpia from Pongu Pongu is one of our favorites. Spring rolls filled with warm cream cheese and pineapple and fried to light and crispy perfection, this snack is not too sweet and is super portable so you can enjoy them wherever your snack-loving heart desires.
Night Blossom Drink | Pongu Pongu
If you’re looking for kid-friendly drinks at Animal Kingdom, the Night Blossom is just what you need. This drink includes layers of limeade, apple and desert pear flavors, all frozen for slushy magic. They do come topped with popping bob pearls, which look really cool, but not be up your alley. If not, simply ask for the drink without them. You can also get this one with alcohol if you so choose!
Colossal Cinnamon Roll | Kusafiri Bakery and Tamu Tamu
By far one of the most shareable Animal Kingdom Snacks, we’re always on the hunt for a good cinnamon roll. And the one you find at this little unassuming cart near the Kilamanjaro Safari sign is quite perfect as a sweet snack for two. If you’re looking to get your sugar and carbs fix for the morning, this giant cinnamon roll can be found at Kusafiri Bakery Cart, Tamu Tamu, and Creature Comforts (Starbucks).
This cinnamon roll is about the size of a plate it sits on and comes with loads of gooey icing and cinnamon. Clearly, it was so good we didn’t even have the chance to take a proper photo of it, so until next time, the cinnamon roll in the case will have to do.
Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries | Mr. Kamal’s Cart
These fries are everything good seasoned fries should be, salty, crispy, spicy, and a bit of cool to balance it out. Topped with tzatziki and sriracha, these may not be the first thing you think of when you think of Asian food, but they’re delicious, so we’ll just go with it. You should too.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese | Eight Spoon Cafe
Baked macaroni and cheese, need we say more? Not likely, but just in case…. we will anyway. The Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Eight Spoon Café comes in three flavors, plain cheese, topped with pulled pork or really turning it up a few notches, and topped with shrimp and chili sauce. All are a snack credit, are generously portioned and are super flavorful. Eight Spoon, along with many of the snack carts across the parks are closed during the off-season. So depending on when you’re traveling be aware of this.
Mr. Kamal’s Chicken Dumplings | Mr. Kamal’s Cart
Newly discovered at Animal Kingdom, this little treat of Chicken Dumplings comes in Ponzu sauce and has replaced the falafel. The sauce is vinegar-based, and the dumplings are great with or without. An order is 3 dumplings, so definitely more of a snack than a meal. This is also one of the New Snacks at Walt Disney World! So be sure to try this one!
Churros | Nomad Lounge
One of our favorite snacks at Animal Kingdom are the churros at Nomad Lounge. These perfect beauties come with vanilla crema and strawberry-guava dipping sauces and are the perfect light snack after a meal. We also love that you can go inside Nomad Lounge, take a break from Florida, and just nibble to your heart’s content. These churros are freshly made each day and are perfectly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Perfect for an afternoon break at Nomad Lounge with the kids!
Tiger Tail | Isle of Java
Similar to the Cheshire Tail over at Magic Kingdom, this sweet treat is a flaky pastry filled with chocolate, and twisted. Drizzled with brown and orange chocolate icing stipes, this is one treat that is lovely to share, and not overly sweet! We love it!
Pineapple Crisp Sundae | Tamu Tamu
One of the amazing new snacks at animal kingdom is the Pineapple Crisp Sundae at Tamu Tamu! So good, we already made a copycat of the recipe to have at home. It includes a warm Pineapple Crisp Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Pineapple Caramel, and Crispy Streusel Topping. This was just what you would expect from perhaps a pineapple upside down cake, that also had a crumb layer. So delicious. And the ice cream topping really put it over the top. We also loved the dole whip pineapple hard cider with this, which we review next. Check out the full Tamu Tamu Treats Menu.
Dole Whip Pineapple Hard Cider | Tamu Tamu
While we tend to be more the Mocktails at Disney World crowd, this pineapple dole whip hard cider was exactly what we needed on a hot day at Animal Kingdom. Just sweet enough, this is a pineapple hard cider, with a pineapple dole whip swirl that makes it a float. So delicious, we could have had several. The hard cider wasn’t too strong, and the whole thing tasted more like the most refreshing drink you’ve ever had on a hot day. Perfect.
How Much do snacks at Animal Kingdom Cost?
Animal Kingdom snacks are typically between $5- $10 each, depending on what you get. Alcoholic beverages are always more expensive that that. Generally you can expect to pay about $8 per snack and yes, even for a Mickey Ice Cream Bar. If you’re looking for budget friendly snacks at Animal Kingdom, aim for the popcorn, in a refillable bucket. Refills cost $2 each, during the entire length of your stay, and is well worth it, if you like popcorn, and don’t mind carrying it around.
Best Snacks in Animal Kingdom
So there you have it, some of our favorite snacks at Animal Kingdom! If you’re looking for even more things to add to your Animal Kingdom day, be sure to check out the Top 10 Things to Do in Animal Kingdom post. What are your favorite snacks? Let us know, we are always on the hunt for good snacks and would love to know what else we need to try!
Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she’s watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.
Hello! I couldn’t see exactly when this was written, so forgive me… but are you certain Eight Spoon accepts snack credits? I’ve seen conflicting information on that which is why I ask. We would love to plan on using some of our snack credits for Mac & cheese :)!
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Hey Allyssa! Thanks for stopping by. When we got our mac and cheese at Eight Spoon the Mac and Cheese dishes were considered snack credits. On our most recent trip this month this was still the case. While snack credits and offerings can always change, we can also confirm the info based on the Disney Mom’s Panel answer here as well. Hope that helps! Have an amazing trip! 🙂