Disneyland has a reputation for overpriced
food, even with all of the seasonal specialties for the curious palate... Even
with the trusted standbys fans clamor for.
Some of the best bites are often overshadowed by the inflated prices and
mediocrity of quintessential theme park food.
But there are some great classic treats
waiting around every Disney corner that you can feel much better about
buying. My favorite treats in Disneyland
are under $5 and well worth the indulgence.
I won't mention churros. I specifically
want to share foods you won't find in any of the carts around the park.
The Best Snacks at Disneyland for Under $5
Matterhorn Macaroon
There are three major places to seek out in
Disneyland. One is Jolly Holiday in the hub near the entrance of Adventureland. Among other very tasty selections you will
find an inexpensive treat in the Matterhorn Macaroon. It's tasty, iconic, and cheap. The Matterhorn image is a celebration of the
park that started it all. It wouldn't
matter if it had no discernible shape, because it taste so good, but I can't
deny getting a little extra pleasure from the likeness to the first Disney
Mountain. White chocolate and powder
sugar give it that perfectly snow capped look.
Dark Chocolate Pineapple
Skewer
At Candy
Palace and Pooh's Corner, you can
watch the candy being made and buy it fresh.
Candy Palace is near the front
of the park about halfway up Main Street USA.
Pooh's Corner is in the back
of Critter Country. I recommend popping
into both. There is a lot to choose from
in the form of cookies and candy that falls between $3-5. My favorite is the pineapple skewer. It's covered in luscious dark chocolate and
has the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness underneath the outer shell.
Bengal Barbecue
You can spend money trying to fill up at
Bengal Barbecue, but the food is good.
Also the new dining space makes it one of the best places in the park to
hang out. It definitely encourages weary
guests to stay and soak up a bit of Adventureland instead of just passing
through. The beauty of Bengal Barbecue is
that you can do that and it's great, but you can also grab a really amazing
beef skewer for under $5 and move right along.
The line can get long, but it moves fast. Don't be afraid. There is also vegetable option for even less.
Dole Whip
I almost neglected to mention this one because
there is a lot of hype. It is under five
dollars, though and the hype is pretty well deserved. If you have never had a dole whip, you should
give it a try. It's my favorite way to
enjoy the Enchanted Tiki Room and the line in the preshow area is usually much
shorter than the line outside the attraction.
Mint Julep
The new and improved mint julep at the mint
julep bar is refreshing and reasonable priced at $4.49. You can also get 3 Mickey shaped beignets for
only $5. Definitely go for the julep,
but the beignets are great for sharing.
Corn on the Cob
Please try the chili lime corn on the cob at
Edelweiss Snacks in Fantasyland. You can
also get buttered corn which is good too, but the chili lime flavor is such a
great combo and the corn is roasted to perfection. I'm not sure how it fits thematically with
the Alps, but the little Chalet is very cute.
There are also soft frozen beverages for a smidge over $5, but the corn
is just $4.79.
What Did I Miss?
Those Are my five top picks for inexpensive
treats. Dole Whip was a bonus. I needed to mention it, but I didn't think it
should take one of the other spots either.
Did I miss anything? What is your
favorite inexpensive treat?
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