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The Short Version
Disney's holiday foodie guide landed this week. Most daytime treats at Animal Kingdom start Nov 6, Hollywood Studios Nov 7, and Magic Kingdom Nov 8 (the Plaza Restaurant starts Nov 1). The big new thing is Santa's Holiday Grove, a new Animal Kingdom location near Theater in the Wild that opens Nov 13 with a lot of new items. Disney Springs has the longest list.
Not out yet: the food guides for Jollywood Nights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays. Disney says they're coming. I'll update this page when they land.
One thing the guide doesn't have: prices. Plan to check the mobile-order menu in the My Disney Experience app.
MAGIC KINGDOM
Disney's guide lists these (dates as Disney gave them):
| Where | Dates | What's listed |
|---|---|---|
| The Plaza Restaurant (Main Street) | Nov 1 to Jan 2 | Classic Reuben Sandwich (new), Merry Berry Cosmopolitan, Red Velvet Cheesecake (new), Santa's Floridian Pulled Pork Sandwich |
| Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Main Street) | Nov 8 to Jan 2 | Gingerbread Milkshake: vanilla milkshake, gingerbread syrup, whipped cream, gingersnap crumbs, chocolate gingerbread man |
| Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies (Tomorrowland) | Nov 8 to Jan 2 | Cherry Cordial Cold Brew |
| Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square; mobile order) | Nov 8 to Jan 2 | Gingerbread Cake |
| Liberty Square Market | Nov 8 to Jan 2 | Mickey Whoopie Pie (plant-based) |
| Aloha Isle (Adventureland) | Nov 8 to Dec 25 | Santa Surf Shack Float |
Separate from the holiday list: MouseDining's Oct 27 newsletter says Columbia Harbour House gets a refreshed menu Oct 28 (fish and chips, shrimp platter, plant-based crab cake sandwich, Boston cream pie).
DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
| Where | Dates | What's listed |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Car Café (Hollywood Blvd) | Nov 7 to Jan 5 | Mickey Gingerbread Cookie |
| Rosie's All-American Café (mobile order) | Nov 7 to Jan 5 | Coquito Wreath Cupcake |
| ABC Commissary (mobile order) | Nov 7 to Jan 5 | Linzer Cookie Mousse Torte |
| Backlot Express (mobile order) | Nov 7 to Jan 5 | Life Day Wookiee Cookie (new) |
| Woody's Lunch Box (mobile order) | Nov 7 to Jan 31 | Hot Cocoa Lunch Box Tart |
| Milk Stand (Galaxy's Edge; mobile order) | Nov 7 to Jan 5 | Life Day Wookiee Cookie (new) |
ANIMAL KINGDOM: SANTA'S HOLIDAY GROVE
This is the one to build a day around. Santa's Holiday Grove opens Nov 13 and runs through Jan 3, in a new location near Theater in the Wild. Disney lists, all marked new: a Peppermint-Chocolate Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich, Pistachio Cookie, Pan de Jamon, Chocolate Tree Croissant, Santa Hat Croissant, Jalapeño-Cheddar Pretzel, Cookie Butter Milkshake, Chilled Mulled Wine, Mixed Berry Focaccia, plus a Festive Chocolate Chip Cookie and a chocolate-dipped Mickey Gingerbread.
Elsewhere at Animal Kingdom (Nov 6 to Jan 3, Discovery Island and Africa): Festive Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich and Reindeer Sundae (Terra Treats), Gingerbread Cheesecake Pop (Flame Tree Barbecue, mobile order), Snowflake Cinnamon Roll (Creature Comforts, Isle of Java) and Festive Chocolate Twist (Isle of Java, Kusafiri).
DISNEY SPRINGS
The longest list, and most of it needs no park ticket. Highlights from Disney's guide:
- Amorette's Patisserie (Nov 10 to Jan 11): Gingerbread Crème Brûlée, Hot Cocoa Mickey, Mickey Glove Linzer Cookie, Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse, Pluto Reindeer, Tree Petite Cake and a Mickey and Minnie cookie-art kit (all new).
- The Ganachery (Nov 10 to Jan 11): Hot Sipping Ganache kits and a Disney Holiday Ganache Box.
- Swirls on the Water (Nov 10 to Jan 11): Gingerbread Mickey Cone.
- Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' (Nov 29 to Jan 3) and eet by Maneet Chauhan (Dec 1 to 31) have holiday menus.
- Thanksgiving Day specials (Nov 26 only): Paddlefish (Traditional Turkey Dinner), Terralina Crafted Italian and City Works Eatery & Pour House (Thanksgiving Dinner). Dec 25 only: Raglan Road turkey dinner.
- Salt & Straw (Nov 6 to Dec 31) has an Almond Brittle Cake that serves 8 to 20.
See my Thanksgiving at Disney World guide for the rest of that week.
Disney World Holiday Food 2026: A Dad's Way to Budget Holiday Eating
Holiday treats are where a food budget quietly dies. Here's the approach I'd use:
- Pick three, not thirty. Choose one "must" per park day. Everything else is a bonus.
- Mobile order the ones marked mobile order. It's the difference between a 5-minute stop and a 25-minute line with a tired kid.
- Split the big stuff. A dessert sized for a person is often enough for two.
- Check the price in the app before you stand in line. The guide has no prices, so don't assume.
- Decide your plan first. If you're on a dining plan, ask whether a given treat counts as a snack credit before you order. I haven't confirmed which of these do. See my 2027 dining plan math.
- Eat the savings, not the spend. If you're comparing a holiday room offer with renting DVC points, the room often moves your budget far more than any milkshake does. Check my December hub guide first.
WHAT'S STILL COMING
Disney says guides for Disney Jollywood Nights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays are still to come, and a first look at holiday items at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar is promised. Party nights are selling out: see which night to pick and Jollywood vs the Christmas Party.
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FAQ
When do Disney World's holiday foods start?
Per Disney: Animal Kingdom Nov 6, Hollywood Studios Nov 7, Magic Kingdom Nov 8 (The Plaza Restaurant Nov 1), Disney Springs mostly Nov 10 to 11, Santa's Holiday Grove Nov 13.
What is Santa's Holiday Grove?
A new holiday food location at Animal Kingdom near Theater in the Wild, open Nov 13 to Jan 3, with a list of new items.
How much do the treats cost?
Disney's guide doesn't list prices. Check the mobile-order menu in the My Disney Experience app.
Where's the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays food guide?
Not released yet, per Disney. This page will be updated.
Do I need a park ticket for holiday food at Disney Springs?
No. Disney Springs is free to enter. Park locations need park admission.
Sources and Disclosures
Disney Parks Blog, "Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort 2026" (Oct 26, 2026); MouseDining newsletter (Oct 27, 2026) for the Columbia Harbour House refresh.
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