The holiday season is bringing a fresh lineup of seasonal food and drinks to Walt Disney World, giving visitors new reasons to explore the resort’s restaurants, quick-service locations, and snack stands. This year’s offerings include peppermint-inspired desserts, gingerbread treats, specialty milkshakes, and savory dishes with holiday flavors.
Disney shared its 2026 Holiday Foodie Guide on October 26, featuring new menu items alongside returning seasonal favorites. The offerings are spread across the theme parks and Disney Springs, with some available for limited dates throughout November, December and early January.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is adding seasonal options to several of its restaurants and snack locations, with desserts and drinks featuring familiar winter flavors.
At the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A., guests can try a Gingerbread Milkshake made with vanilla ice cream and gingerbread syrup. The drink is topped with whipped cream, gingersnap crumbs, and a chocolate gingerbread decoration. It is scheduled to be available November 8 through January 2, 2027.
The Plaza Restaurant is also introducing a Red Velvet Cheesecake, combining red velvet cake with vanilla swirl cheesecake. For guests looking for something savory, the restaurant will serve a Classic Reuben Sandwich with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye. Another option is Santa’s Floridian Pulled Pork Sandwich, which pairs barbecue pork with shredded cabbage and roasted pineapple chutney.
Other seasonal choices include a Cherry Cordial Cold Brew at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies and a tree-shaped Gingerbread Cake at Columbia Harbour House. The latter combines gingerbread chiffon with cream cheese frosting and dulce de leche panna cotta.
Over in Adventureland, Aloha Isle is adding the Santa Surf Shack Float, featuring tropical fruit juice, coconut soft-serve, and a spiced pineapple pop.
Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is bringing several new food options to its seasonal lineup, including offerings at Santa’s Holiday Grove near Theater in the Wild.
One of the featured desserts is the Peppermint-Chocolate Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich, which combines peppermint chocolate cookie dough, vanilla ice cream, and a brownie. Another new sweet is the Pistachio Cookie, featuring white chocolate chips, pistachios, dried cranberries, and candied orange.
Visitors can also find savory and bakery-style options, including Pan de Jamon, a bread roll made with smoked ham, olives and orange raisins, and a Santa Hat Croissant filled with hazelnut spread and coated in white chocolate.
For something to drink, the park is introducing a Cookie Butter Milkshake topped with whipped cream, caramel, and a chocolate-dipped cookie.
Additional seasonal desserts include a Gingerbread Cheesecake Pop, Festive Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Snowflake Cinnamon Roll. Many of the offerings at Santa’s Holiday Grove are scheduled to run from November 13 through January 3, 2027.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs is also participating in the seasonal food celebration, with participating restaurants offering holiday meals, desserts, and specialty beverages.
At Swirls on the Water, the new Gingerbread Mickey Cone combines gingerbread and vanilla soft-serve in a red velvet cone, finished with holiday sprinkles and a chocolate coin. The treat is expected to be available November 10 through January 11, 2027.
Those looking for a seasonal beverage can visit Dockside Margaritas for a White Chocolate Margarita, which features tequila, white chocolate, and lime with a peppermint sugar rim.
Several restaurants are also incorporating traditional holiday meal flavors into their menus. The Polite Pig is offering an Open Face Turkey Smash with smoked turkey, mashed potatoes and cornbread stuffing served over Texas toast with gravy and cranberry barbecue sauce.
At Earl of Sandwich, the returning Holiday Turkey Sandwich brings together roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Splitsville Luxury Lanes is also planning Thanksgiving Leftovers Egg Rolls filled with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, served with gravy for dipping.
For dessert, eet by Maneet Chauhan is adding The Jolly Toffee Pudding, a warm date cake served with caramel toffee sauce and whipped cream. The restaurant will also feature The Jolly One’s Nachos, topped with tandoori pulled pork, cheddar, jalapeños, and other accompaniments. Both are scheduled for December 1 through December 31.
Other participating locations include The Ganachery, which will offer seasonal chocolate selections and its Hot Sipping Ganache, and Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s, which are introducing specialty holiday cocktails in December.
Holiday Experiences
Beyond the regular seasonal menus, Walt Disney World has additional holiday food experiences planned throughout the resort.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the separately ticketed Disney Jollywood Nights event returns on select evenings from November 7, 2026, through January 5, 2027. The event will feature its own seasonal food and beverage menu, including a Yuletide Ham Popover, a TWIX-inspired pie, and specialty drinks.
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EPCOT will also host its International Festival of the Holidays from November 27 through December 30, 2026. The annual celebration features Holiday Kitchens around World Showcase, giving guests opportunities to sample dishes and beverages inspired by seasonal traditions from different countries.
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Plan a Holiday Food Visit
From gingerbread desserts and peppermint-inspired treats to savory turkey dishes and specialty cocktails, Walt Disney World’s 2026 holiday menus offer seasonal options throughout the resort.
Menu items, prices, and availability are subject to change.
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