750: Eat It or Beat It: Magic Kingdom Edition

Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast

Jeremy Stein

Walt Disney World, Disney Springs, Society & Culture, Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney, Epcot, Citywalk, Wdw, Universal Dining, Disney World, Kids & Family, Universal Studios, Places & Travel, Hollywood Studios, Disney, Universal Orlando, Magic Kingdom, Disney Resorts, Disney Dining, Islands Of Adventure

4.6 • 690 Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

We’re putting some of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic foods to the test. We’ll break down taste, value, portion size, and uniqueness to determine whether these fan-favorite Disney eats are truly worth your time and money—or if you should skip them. We’re diving into the most legendary snacks and meals, including the Nutella & Fresh Fruit Waffle from Sleepy Hollow, the cheeseburger spring rolls from the Adventureland cart, and the always-debated turkey leg. We’ll also take a look at sweet treats like the Cheshire Cat Tail, Gaston Tavern’s cinnamon roll, and of course, the world-famous Dole Whip. But this isn’t just a simple food review—we’re digging into the history and fun facts behind these items. Did you know that the Mickey Ice Cream Bar has been a Disney Parks staple since 1985 but wasn’t shaped like Mickey until the 1990s? Or that Casey’s Corner was originally called the Refreshment Center when Magic Kingdom first opened in 1971? Along the way, we’ll share our verdict: Is each item a must-try (“Eat It”) or an overrated snack (“Beat It”)? With so many food options available at Disney, we’re here to help you decide what’s truly worth the splurge. So, grab your appetite and join us, will your favorite Disney snack make the cut?

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0:00.0	On this episode, we take a deep dive into food offerings across Disney parks,
0:03.8	breaking down taste, value, portion size, and overall experience to decide whether each item is worth it or if you should skip it.
0:11.3	Today's February 28, 2025, and this is episode 750 of the Main Street Magic podcast.
0:18.1	Jeremy and Rhonda are more than a little fond of Disney World, so they made this podcast to share
0:24.4	it all with you.
0:26.4	Reports and resorts.
0:28.2	Top ten lists of all sorts.
0:30.4	Main Street Magic's bringing it home for you.
0:35.6	Hello and welcome to another episode of Main Street Magic.
0:38.4	I am your host, Jeremy Stein, and as always, I'm joined by my lovely wife, Rhonda.
0:41.9	Hey, guys.
0:42.8	Make sure you check us out on the web at mainstimagic.com, as well as follow us on Facebook,
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1:02.6	And don't forget to hit the subscribe button so you can get brand new episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
1:07.4	Planning a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World can be overwhelming and at times just
1:11.3	downright frustrating.
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