10 Best Snacks to Maximize the Disney Dining Plan

Did you know that heavily discounted snacks at Walt Disney World is actually possible?

It’s true! Let me explain.

In case you didn’t know, a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan is worth around $5.

But one great thing about Disney World snacks is that they very greatly in prices. Some are cheaper.  And some are more expensive.

That’s why it’s really important to know when to use your DDP snack credits and when to use cash.

So as a way to truly maximize your Disney Dining Plan snack credits, you should aim to find snacks that are over $5 that way you’re not leaving money on the table.

But don’t worry, I’ll show you just how to do it in this comprehensive and super simple guide!

Best Disney Dining Plan Snacks

Here are the best snacks to maximize the Disney Dining Plan (all of which are over $5):

1. Dole Whip Float

When you get a Dole Whip, make sure to get a float. It’s a little more expensive plus you get fresh pineapple juice with it!

You can get this from Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom or the Pineapple Lanai at the Polynesian Resort.

2. The “Plaza” Sundae

Freshly made waffle bowls and scooped ice cream topped with whipped cream hot fudge (or warm peanut butter). Pure perfection.

I dare you to walk past the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in MK and not be temped to get one of these bad boys.

3. Mickey Pretzel with Cheese Sauce

One thing people tend to forget is that with a snack credit, you can get both a Mickey Pretzel and a cheese sauce.

4. Night Blossom

Apple and desert pear limeade slush topped with passion fruit boba balls. It’s honestly one of the best if not the best slushee you can get at Disney. The taste is so unique but delicious. (Pongu Pongu)

5. Funnel Cake with Sugar

You can actually get funnel cakes with sugar as a snack credit. Although the one I had (pictured above) includes ice cream, the one with just powder sugar is just as delicious!

Get this from the Funnel Cake Cart at the America Pavilion in Epcot and Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom.

6. Seasonal Milkshakes

Minn and Bill’s Dockside Diner in Hollywood Studios by far has the best seasonal milkshakes. The all time favorite has to go the cinnamon churro milkshake of course.

7. Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

Just make sure that you get an ice cream cookie sandwich from Magic Kingdom and not Hollywood Scoops at Hollywood Studios because it’s actually more expensive at MK.

You can get this from both Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Animal Kingdom and the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in Magic Kingdom.

8. Rootbeer Float

Barq’s root beer and soft serve vanilla make this a great cold treat on a hot Orlando summer day.

You can get this from Anandapur Ice Cream Truck at Animal Kingdom and Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Magic Kingdom.

And as an alternative, there’s always the Peter Pan Float that is made with lime ice cream and Sprite.

You can find this at Story Book Treats at Magic Kingdom.

9. Cheshire Cat Tail

A warm chocolate filled danish twist topped with icing.

You can get this from the Cheshire Cafe at Magic Kingdom.

10. Berry Cream Puff

By far the best dessert at Kringla Bakeri in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. And yes, it’s better than the schoolbread.

11. BONUS: Star Wars Desserts (more coming soon)

Most if not all Star Wars themed dessert options at the Backlot Express including themed cupcakes are well over $5. And they’re delicious!

You can get these from Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios.

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