There’s something special about holiday food at Walt Disney World. Gingerbread, peppermint, hot cocoa, caramel apples shaped like Mickey and Minnie, it’s all part of what makes the season feel magical. But a lot of the most talked-about holiday eats are tied to separately ticketed events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights, which means paying extra just to get your hands on them. That’s why the best Disney treats are often the ones you don’t have to pay extra to enjoy. Walt Disney World released its 2026 holiday foodie guide on October 26, and here’s the good news: every item on it is sold during regular operating hours. You won’t need a party ticket for any of it. Even better, the biggest share of the menu is at Disney Springs, where there’s no admission charge, and parking is free. That means you can eat your way through the holiday season without buying a theme park ticket at all. Most Disney Springs holiday offerings begin November 10, which could also be a good date to watch for other festive happenings around the shopping district. Here’s a look at the holiday food you can enjoy at Walt Disney World without an extra ticket.

Disney Springs Holiday Highlights

Disney Springs is the easiest place on property to celebrate the season through food. Here are some of the standouts from each neighborhood.

Marketplace

• Gingerbread Mickey Cone (New) at Swirls on the Water: Gingerbread and vanilla soft serve swirl with holiday sprinkles and a chocolate coin, served in a red velvet cone. Available November 10 through January 11.
• White Chocolate Margarita (New) at Dockside Margaritas: Tequila, Cointreau, white chocolate syrup, plant-based heavy cream, and lime juice with a peppermint sugar rim. Available November 10 through January 11.
• Holiday Turkey Sandwich (Returning) at Earl of Sandwich: Roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy on artisan bread. Available now through January 8.
• eet by Maneet Chauhan: Holiday items including The Jolly Toffee Pudding and a non-alcoholic Merry Masala drink. Available December 1 through December 31.

The Landing

• The Ganachery: Returning Hot Sipping Ganache, plus an Irish Cream version, a take-home Hot Sipping Ganache Kit, and a Disney Holiday Ganache Box with flavors like gingerbread, eggnog, and peppermint. Available November 10 through January 11.
• Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’: Seasonal dishes like a Seasonal Ham Steak and Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese, plus holiday cocktails. Available November 29 through January 3.
• Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s: Festive cocktails like Smoke and Sugar, which comes with a marshmallow roasted tableside. Available December 1 through December 31.
• Paddlefish: A Gingerbread Martini from November 27 through December 31, plus a Traditional Turkey Dinner on Thanksgiving Day.

Town Center

Amorette’s Patisserie is a must for dessert lovers, and every pastry on its holiday menu is new for 2026. Highlights include:

• Gingerbread Crème Brûlée
• Hot Cocoa Mickey
• Pluto Reindeer
• Tree Petite Cake
• Mickey Glove Linzer Cookie
• Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse

There’s also a Mickey and Minnie Cookie Art kit with edible watercolor paints. These treats are available November 10 through January 11. Other Town Center favorites include the returning Open Face Turkey Smash at The Polite Pig and a Holiday Colossal Cookie at Chicken Guy!

West Side

• Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew: A Holiday Donut Six-Pack, available November 29 through January 3. Disney hasn’t listed this year’s flavors.
• Salt & Straw: The returning Almond Brittle Cake, an ice cream cake that serves 8 to 20, available November 6 through December 31.
• Splitsville Luxury Lanes: Thanksgiving Leftovers Egg Rolls with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.

Holiday Sweets at Disney Springs Candy Shops

Goofy’s Candy Company and Disney’s Candy Cauldron are packed with festive treats. Some of them are only available at these shops:

• Cinnamon Crunch Holiday Popcorn with M&M’S (New): Goofy’s Candy Company
• Frozen Cocoa and Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s: Goofy’s Candy Company
• Mickey Peppermint Caramel Apple (New): Disney’s Candy Cauldron
• Mickey Peppermint Chocolate Cake Pop (New): Disney’s Candy Cauldron
• Minnie Holiday Funfetti Cake Pop: Disney’s Candy Cauldron

You’ll also find new items like the Minnie Reindeer Caramel Apple, Santa Mickey Caramel Apple, Mickey Gingerbread Marshmallow Pop, and new Mickey and Minnie holiday cupcakes.

Holiday Treats at Disney Resort Shops

Two resort shops also made Disney’s holiday list: Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Screen Door General Store at Disney’s BoardWalk. Between them, guests can find:

• Minnie Reindeer and Santa Mickey caramel apples (New)
• Mickey and Minnie holiday cupcakes (New)
• Mickey Gingerbread Marshmallow Pop (New)
• Large Mickey Gingerbread Cookie
• Peppermint Brownie Pie

Disney hasn’t announced start dates for these resort shop treats yet. If you’re planning a resort-hopping trip for treats and holiday decorations, keep in mind that buses from Disney Springs to the resorts have been limited to hotel guests and visitors with a dining or experience reservation since June 28. The monorail, boats, and Skyliner are good alternatives depending on which resorts you plan to visit.

In-Park Treats That Skip the Party Ticket

If you’re already heading into the parks, there are holiday treats that need regular park admission but no party ticket. A few worth trying:

• Gingerbread Milkshake at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, Magic Kingdom: Previously exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, now on the daytime menu
• Life Day Wookiee Cookie at Backlot Express and Milk Stand, Hollywood Studios: A new oatmeal cookie sandwich with cassis eggnog buttercream
• Reindeer Sundae at Terra Treats, Animal Kingdom: Dulce de leche ice cream with espresso caramel and chocolate antlers

A Few Things to Know

• Disney has not released 2026 prices for any of these items.
• All offerings are subject to change and availability.
• Most Disney Springs holiday items start November 10.

The holidays at Walt Disney World don’t have to come with an extra price tag. With free admission and parking at Disney Springs and plenty of festive treats in resort shops, you can enjoy some of the season’s best bites without buying a separate ticket.