Bring the magic home with any of these Disney Recipes, all copycats of our favorite dishes and treats from the Disney parks!
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Taste the Disney Magic!
I have to say many people, including myself, go to the Magic Kingdom to enjoy the food just as much as they go to enjoy the rides.
The food really does taste MAGICAL and I have a collection of favorite dishes that will bring Disney Magic right to your own home.
Whether you are trying to create an entire Disney themed meal, or just one simple Disney dish, I have several sweet and savory recipes you can try.
Where do the recipes come from?
If you know me, you know I have turned my whole family into Disney fans. Half of the reason we love going is FOR THE FOOD!
I try new food at the Disneyland Park, then test copycat recipes until I find one that tastes just like the real thing. One place you can go is Disney Parks Blog. You can also find cookbooks on the Shop Disney site.
The nice thing about my site is that I’ve already tracked down tried and true copycat recipes. So pick a recipe and turn your kitchen into a magical place.
Throwing a Disney Themed Party
Disney is a huge kingdom and covers everything from Snow White to Star Wars and the party themed ideas are endless. Whether you’re hosting a kids birthday party or an adult dinner here are a few general Disneyland themed ideas you might like to use.
- Red, White and Black are signature colors of Mickey and Minnie. You can use those colors, as well as red with white polka dots, in various ways to decorate the space.
- Line the front entrance with fun direction signs to favorite Disney spots like Radiator Springs and Toon Town
- Have a Disney Photo booth. The classic Disney castle would be a nice backdrop. If you’re feeling up to the task, use a green screen and then insert different Disney backdrops.
- Have Mickey Mouse ears available to wear. If there are children, have a craft table where they can make their own.
- Get your hands on some Disneyland maps and use them for place mats.
- Have guests, young or old, come dressed as their favorite Disney character
- Create a playlist of your favorite Disney Movie songs.
- Labeling your food with Disney references is a fun way to feature different Disney movies. For example a plate of the Jack Jack Num Num Cookies could have a sign that say “Num Num Cookie” (Incredibles). Place a “Drink ME” tag on the beverages (Alice in Wonderland).
- Aside from these copycat Disney recipes, you can turn many dishes into a “Disney” dish using the infamous Mickey shaped ears. Who hasn’t used their bisquick mix to create a mickey mouse pancake?! Mickey Mouse shaped Rice Krispies are another easy make.
Did you know? (Disney Food Trivia)
- Unless you bring gum with you, you cannot buy gum at any Disney theme park. This helps keep the park and reduces the chance of stepping in or sitting on old gum.
- Disneyland invented Doritos as a way to use stale tortilla chips.
- To lure people in, many food places use special vents to send the smell of their food outside. You may notice certain places in the Disney park always smell like certain foods. It’s because the aroma is strategically placed there through vents to get you to hunt down the savory and sweet treats.
- Have you heard of the phrase, “When you can’t have it, the more you want it”? Well, Disney uses this idea for their Secret menu. People hear “secret menu” and want those items even more. Thankfully, all the employees know how to make all their “secret” dishes.
- At Walt Disney World alone, people eat 3,800,000 churros every year!
- Disney chefs use 90 different cheeses throughout their menu items.
- It’s said that the very first Mickey shaped food was pancakes.
Top 10 Disney Treats
I’ve looked at several lists of favorite Disney resorts foods and though there are some differences to the lists, the following 10 items are typically found on each one:
- Churros
- Corn Dogs
- Mickey Beignets
- Dole Whip
- Grey Stuff
- Funnel Cake
- Tonga Toast
- Mickey Waffles
- Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich/Bar
- Turkey Leg
Our Copycat Recipes
We love to bring some of the magic home by making these delicious copycat recipes. Make your favorite treat or food, turn on your favorite Disney movie and you’ll be in Disney heaven!
Corn Dogs {Disney Copycat Recipe} – A copycat version of the famous hand-dipped corn dogs that you can find at Disneyland! This recipe is beyond simple and makes a delicious corn dog making you never want to buy store bought again!
Sweet Coleslaw – Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw is a copycat of a tasty dish from Disneyland’s Big Thunder ranch. It is a perfect side dish to any meal or BBQ.
Monte Cristo Sandwich – Copycat Disneyland’s Monte Cristo Sandwiches! Yummy swiss cheese, turkey, ham on white bread, fried & topped with powdered sugar!
Baked Potato Soup – This Disney copycat Baked Potato Soup is loaded with flavor and is filled with Russet and Red potatoes, carrots, bacon, cheese and more.
Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup – The Jolly Holiday Combo is a favorite meal at the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s a tasty, grilled cheese sandwich served with creamy tomato basil soup – comfort food at it’s finest at Disneyland!
Sweet Potato Hash – A healthy and filling dish that can be served on the side or in a bowl with your favorite protein choice. Sweet, salty, and super tasty, this sweet potato hash will become a new favorite.
Broccoli Cheese Soup – Loaded with broccoli and two different cheeses, this creamy and delicious soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially when served in a bread bowl!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers – This recipe is inspired by one of our favorite Disneyland foods – Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers from Bengal Barbecue! These skewers only require 4 ingredients and take less than 10 minutes on the grill!
Ultimate Grilled Cheese – Thick slices of artisan bread oozing with three different cheeses make up this Ultimate Grilled Cheese sandwich—inspired by Disneyland’s Toy Story Land Grilled Cheese!
Caprese Pizza – This delicious Caprese Flatbread Pizza is filled with mozzarella, tomato, basil, and topped with a balsamic glaze. It’s quick and easy to make, and tastes just like the recipe at Disney World!!
The Grey Stuff – Disney World’s “Grey Stuff” recipe!! It’s so easy to make and so delicious. Tastes just like the recipe from the Be Our Guest restaurant. So smooth and made with vanilla and chocolate pudding mix, milk, cool whip, and oreos and topped with sprinkles!!
Mint Julep (Non-Alcoholic) – Disneyland’s Copycat Mint Julep recipe – a non-alcoholic drink that is refreshing and DELICIOUS!! Made with lemonade concentrate, creme de menthe syrup, lime juice, sugar, and club soda – topped with mint leaves and cherries!
Churro Toffee – It’s one of our favorite treats to pick up at the Happiest Place on Earth – Churro Toffee! These toffee squares are dipped in white chocolate and covered in cinnamon and sugar.
Apple Pie Caramel Apple – Apple Pie Caramel Apples {Disney Copycat Recipe} ~ tart Granny Smith apples are dipped in chewy caramel, coated in white chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and then finished off with pie crust crumbs for your favorite Disney treat easily made at home for a fraction of the price!
Dole Whip – Make Disney’s Dole Whip Recipe from home with only 3 ingredients! It’s cool, creamy, and filled with refreshing pineapple flavor.
Mickey Mouse Cupcakes – Super cute and simple Mickey Mouse Cupcakes perfect for you next Disney party! Super soft and moist – made with a black & white cupcake mix, frosting pouch, and oreos for ears!!
Churro Funnel Cake – If you’ve ever had a Churro Funnel Cake from Disneyland, you know why it’s a favorite treat! It’s made from deep fried funnel cake, coated in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel sauce, and topped with whipped cream.
Mickey Mouse OREOS– Mickey Mouse OREOS – a simple, cute and tasty treat made with Oreos, candy melts and sprinkles. Great for parties or just for fun!
Jack Jack Cookie Num Num – We love this HUGE, warm cookie found at Disney inspired by The Incredibles. Now, you can make this delicious treat at home with this copycat recipe.
Churros Recipe – Delicious, homemade, covered in cinnamon and sugar churros are a family favorite! It’s hard NOT to love this delicious treat when it reminds you of the Happiest Place on Earth!
Mickey Beignets – These fun beignets are fried pastries (similar to donuts), shaped with a Mickey cookie cutter, sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with a vanilla cream sauce. They’re one of our favorite treats to enjoy at the parks!
the complete list
Here are the picture cards for all of the fantastic Disney Copycat Recipes listed above.
You’ll have so much fun recreating these tasty recipes that will take you back to those magical days visiting the happiest place on earth!
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They used to be this lady her name was red she had a YouTube channel it was called Disney diner that’s where I learned how to make those Disney’s cinnamon rolls now I have mastered them and now when people see me they ask me hey do you have any of those cinnamon rolls I said no but when Christmas comes around or Thanksgiving comes around I’ll make sure I make some
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing.