40 Kid-Friendly Snacks at Disney World You Won't Believe Cost $5 or Less

Going to Disney World can be pricey, from the travel to the meals to the souvenirs . . . and everything in between. There are some easy ways to save when it comes to vacationing at Disney, though, and one of them is by eating some of the cheaper, but still just as delicious, snacks at the parks. Snacking will keep everyone moving and happy through the long park days, which is essential when you have little ones. Click through to see our favorite snacks at Disney World that are $5 and under (not kidding)!

ā€” Additional reporting by Katelyn Evans

01

Goofy Glaciers

These slushy drinks can be found all over Walt Disney World in a variety of flavors and colors. They are a perfect cool-down treat on hot park days, and easily split between two kiddos since they're pretty big. My favorite spot to get them is Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom, and they cost $5.

02

Maple Bacon Whoopie Pie

Maple and bacon is the perfect salty-sweet combo everyone loves, but when you add in a bit of cake and icing, you get this heavenly whoopie pie. They can be found at the Main Street Bakery on Main Street at Magic Kingdom for $5.

03

Citrus Swirl

Citrus Swirl is the orange-flavored cousin to the Dole Whip. Sweet and tart, this frozen treat is super kid-friendly. It can only be found at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom, and costs $4.

04

Side of Fried Rice

A handy snack hack is to get the side portion of fried rice at Yak and Yeti in Asia at Animal Kingdom. It's a big enough portion for one for lunch, or a split snack, and costs $4.

05

Carrot Cake Cookie

This carrot cake cookie is indulgent without being overly sweet, and it can easily be shared between two people. You can find it at Trolley Car Cafe (Starbucks) on Hollywood Boulevard at Hollywood Studios for $4.

06

Side of Tortilla Chips

A major snack hack I love is getting a side of chips from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, then loading them up to make my own nachos at the toppings bar. Kids can choose whatever they want, including cheese, corn salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, and so much more. A side of chips costs $5.

07

Pongu Lumpia

If your child loves pineapple, this is the inexpensive snack for them. Pongu lumpia is a fried wonton wrapper filled with cream cheese and pineapple chunks. It can be found at Pongu Pongu in Pandora: The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom, and costs $3.

08

Bacon and Cheese Roll

You can't go wrong with bacon and cheese, but when they're freshly baked in bread, you have a real winner of a snack. Kids will love unrolling the bun like a cinnamon roll, too. You can find this snack at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in the France pavilion at Epcot, and it costs $4.

09

Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar

The classic ice cream bar is always a great kid-friendly snack! Vanilla ice cream is dipped in chocolate and placed on a stick makes for a no-mess treat. You can purchase these at various ice cream carts throughout Disney World for $5.

10

Dole Whip

Pineapple soft serve is just what a hot day at the park calls for. If your kiddos love sweet and tangy treats, this one is for them. You can get Dole Whips at Aloha Isle in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom for $5.

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Cheshire Cat Tail

Cheshire Cat Tails are a sweet pastry filled with chocolate, with pink and purple chocolate drizzle on top. If your child has a major sweet tooth, you can track this one down at Cheshire Cafe in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom for $5.

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Churros

These cinnamon sugar treats can be found at each Disney World park. They're perfect for snacking while walking to the next ride, and cost $4.

13

Popcorn

Popcorn is the classic salty snack! While you can get it in some pretty neat souvenir buckets, it's much cheaper if you purchase only the popcorn. You can find it throughout each Disney park, and it costs $5.

14

Cream Cheese Pretzel

The cream cheese stuffed pretzel will give your kids fuel to keep ride-hopping for hours. You can find these at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. They also have a spicy cousin, the jalpeno cream cheese pretzel, that you can get at Typhoon Lagoon. Both versions cost $5.

15

Cotton Candy

Whether you call this treat cotton candy or fairy floss, it sure does taste good! It's made fresh every single day at Magic Kingdom's Confectionary, and costs $5.

16

Kakigori

Kakigori is the Japanese equivalent of shaved ice. You can find this at the Japan pavilion at Epcot in three flavors. For an authentic experience, add milk, which costs $5. Without milk, Kakigori is $4.

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Warm Cinnamon Roll

A giant warm cinnamon roll is just the thing to be shared between a few people (tip: be sure to ask for extra icing)! You can find it at Gaston's Tavern in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, and it costs $5.

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Mermaid Cupcake

Cupcakes have grown in popularity at Disney World recently, and we love it. With a huge variety of flavors to choose from, there's something for everyone. This Mermaid Cupcake can be found at Magic Kingdom for $5.

19

Ice Cream Float

Ice cream floats are the best of both worlds: the choice of your favorite fountain beverage topped with soft-serve ice cream. You can build your own float at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom for $5.

20

Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Soft-serve ice cream is a family-favorite snack. Grab a swirl of chocolate, vanilla, lemon, or key lime in a cone or a cup at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom for $4.

21

Mickey's Premium Ice Cream Sandwich

You can find this Mickey-shaped ice cream sandwich at snack stands throughout Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney resort shops and Disney Springs, for $5.

22

Shaved Ice

Shaved ice is a refreshing treat after an afternoon in the sun. You can find flavors like pineapple-coconut shaved ice, watermelon, and passion fruit at Harambe Market in Africa at Animal Kingdom for $5.

23

Rose Gold Minnie Ears Cupcakes

You can find an assortment of cupcakes at Sunshine Seasons in Future World at Epcot, but the rose gold Minnie ears cupcake is a fan-favorite. This vanilla and Nutella marble cupcake is topped with vanilla buttercream and Minnie ears, and $5.

24

Red Velvet Whoopie Pie

This red velvet whoopie pie is stuffed with cream cheese covered in chocolate chips and topped with a Mickey chocolate. You can find this cute cake at Sunshine Seasons in Future World at Epcot for $5.

25

Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tart

This pastry is stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut, coated in maple fondant, and topped with candied bacon. You can find chocolate-hazelnut lunch box tarts and other seasonal flavors at Woody's Lunchbox in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios for $4.

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French Fries with Cheese Sauce

You can find french fries across the parks for $4, but adding a side of cheese sauce at Casey's Corner on Main Street at Magic Kingdom for $1 is the ultimate upgrade.

27

Potato Barrels

Skip the side of fries and opt for hot, salty tater tots instead. You can find these potato barrels at Woody's Lunchbox in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios for $3. (Pro tip: Add a mandarin orange for $2 to balance your salty snack.)

28

Eclair

You can find vanilla white chocolate and chocolate cream eclairs at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in the France Paviliion at Epcot for $4.

29

Pistachio Honey Croissant

A croissant is the perfect mid-morning snack. You can find this croissant topped with honey and pistachio crumbs at Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery in Africa at Animal Kingdom for $4.

30

Troll Horn

This horn-shaped pastry shell is stuffed with jam and whipped cream and coated in sugar. You can find troll horns at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot for $4.

31

School Bread

This sweet roll is filled with custard and dipped in coconut. You can try school bread at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot for $4.

32

Key Lime Pie on a Stick

Pie on a stick is a decadent, fork-free snack (plus, it saves you a trip to the bathroom to clean up the sticky aftermath of a ice pop). You can find this Key Lime Pie on a Stick at Neighborhood Bakery in Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios for $5.

33

Donut Holes

These chocolate donuts holes are rolled in sugar and spice, drizzled with a chocolate-orange glaze, and served on a stick. You can find donut holes in seasonal flavors like apple cider and chocolate at Isle of Java in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom for $5.

34

Tiger Tail Chocolate Twist

If you're a fan of Magic Kingdom's Cheshire cat tails, than you'll love these tiger tails. You can find tiger tail chocolate twists at Isle of Java on Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom for $5.

35

Frozone Slush

The Frozone slush is made with blue raspberry Fanta and topped with whipped cream. You can find this incredible(s) slushie at Neighborhood Bakery in Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios for $5.

36

Secret Identity

Secret identity is a slushie made with frozen Coca-Cola and topped with whip cream and cherry cotton candy, plus a surprise piece of candy. Join the Incredibles and try a secret identity at Neighborhood Bakery in Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios for $5.

37

Ice Cream or Sorbet

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, or sorbet. You can get a single scoop of ice cream or sorbet at L'Artisan des Glaces in the World Showcase at Epcot for $5.

38

Fresh Fruit

Fruit is a healthy, on-the-go snack. You can find whole fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges at Liberty Square Market in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom for $2, as well as apple slices for $3 and grapes, watermelon, pineapple cups, and mixed fruit cups for $4. Carrot and celery sticks are also available for $4.

39

Hush Puppies

Grab a to-go order of hush puppies (or fries) at Columbia Harbor House in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom for $5.

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Tomato-Basil Soup

A cup of soup is perfect when you need a quick bite. You can find tomato-basil soup at Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom and Woody's Lunchbox in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios for $3.