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We love a Disney food trend, and we’re thrilled to see this one taking over Disney World!
Churro waffle!
Churro Mickey waffles — that iconic combination of a Mickey-shaped waffle rolled in cinnamon-sugar to taste just like a churro — used to be a Disney Cruise Line exclusive. If you wanted them on land, you had exactly one option in all of Disney World. Now? There are three. Let’s talk about it.
You can find them at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom, at Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and now at Rix Sports Bar & Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Three spots, three totally different vibes, and three totally different price points. This is the kind of expansion that makes us wonder if Disney has finally realized just how much we’ve all been begging for wider access to this treat.
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We visited Crystal Palace in the morning, which tends to be the restaurant’s busiest window for breakfast — and the churro waffles were the very first thing we tried. We loved them. Genuinely, they’re worth the visit on their own, since for a long time this was the only place in all of Disney World to find them.
Mickey Churro Waffles
They taste exactly like a churro, cinnamon-sugar coating and all, just shaped like Mickey instead of the usual straight stick. They’re delicious plain, but a drizzle of syrup takes them even further. In our opinion, they’re the clear highlight of the meal here — the kind of dish that appeals to literally everyone at the table, kids and adults alike. The catch, of course, is that Crystal Palace is a full sit-down character dining experience. That typically means booking an advance reservation and paying around $54 per adult — not exactly a quick, budget-friendly stop if all you want is a waffle.
Hello Beautiful
This is where things get exciting for anyone who doesn’t want to plan an entire reservation-and-park-ticket outing around a waffle. Spyglass Grill, the quick-service window at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, recently added Mickey-shaped churro waffles to its breakfast menu for $11.49, and you don’t need a park ticket or a dining reservation to get them.
Spyglass Grill
We ordered a plate and were seriously impressed with the portion: three Mickey-shaped churro waffles plus bacon and sausage on the side. They smelled incredible before we even took a bite, and the flavor didn’t disappoint — the outside has that same crackly, sugary-cinnamon coating we remembered from the cruise ships, while the inside stays warm, soft, and fluffy. Honestly, you barely need syrup because the waffles bring plenty of sweetness on their own. The bacon and sausage rounded things out nicely, giving the plate some savory balance against all that sugar. For the price and the convenience, this might be the sleeper hit of the bunch — a genuine hidden gem at a resort quick-service spot that doesn’t always get much attention.
BEAUTIFUL
And then there’s Rix, which took the biggest swing of the three. The new menu item is called Chicken and Mickey Waffles, priced at $20, and it’s described as churro Mickey waffles topped with crispy chicken tenders tossed in a Nashville rub and hot honey maple, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Our plate!
The plate itself is generous — you actually get both a Mickey waffle and a Minnie waffle, and flavor-wise they’re identical to the churro waffles at the other two locations: crisp and sugary on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, with that unmistakable cinnamon-churro taste. The twist here is the chicken. The Nashville hot sauce coats the tenders and drips onto the plate, so nearly every bite gets a little kick even when you’re mostly tasting waffle.
The waffles
It’s a genuinely great sweet-and-spicy combination — the chicken itself is crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and the heat builds gradually as you eat rather than hitting all at once. We’d call it a pleasant burn, medium at most; spice-averse guests might want to proceed with caution, but we wouldn’t classify this as truly “hot.” Our favorite bites by far were the sweet waffle pieces dragged through that spicy sauce. This one might be Disney’s most creative use of the churro waffle yet.
A bit of waffle and chicken
It’s worth remembering where all of this started: churro Mickey waffles have been a beloved Disney Cruise Line breakfast staple for years, the kind of treat guests would specifically look forward to on sailing mornings. Seeing them spread across three very different Disney World locations — a character dining hall, a resort quick-service window, and now a full entree reinvention — shows just how much demand there’s been for this treat on land. Whatever your budget, park-ticket situation, or spice tolerance, there’s now a version of this fan-favorite waffle designed for you.
DCL Churro Waffles
Three spots, three completely different takes, one seriously delicious trend — churro Mickey waffles have officially arrived on Disney World property in a big way. Be sure to check back with Magical Guides for more dining reviews, menu updates, and all the latest Disney food news as it happens!
Where would you like to see Mickey Churro Waffles added to the menu? Tell us in the comments below!
Churro waffle!
Churro Mickey waffles — that iconic combination of a Mickey-shaped waffle rolled in cinnamon-sugar to taste just like a churro — used to be a Disney Cruise Line exclusive. If you wanted them on land, you had exactly one option in all of Disney World. Now? There are three. Let’s talk about it.
You can find them at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom, at Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and now at Rix Sports Bar & Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Three spots, three totally different vibes, and three totally different price points. This is the kind of expansion that makes us wonder if Disney has finally realized just how much we’ve all been begging for wider access to this treat.
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Crystal Palace
We visited Crystal Palace in the morning, which tends to be the restaurant’s busiest window for breakfast — and the churro waffles were the very first thing we tried. We loved them. Genuinely, they’re worth the visit on their own, since for a long time this was the only place in all of Disney World to find them.
Mickey Churro Waffles
They taste exactly like a churro, cinnamon-sugar coating and all, just shaped like Mickey instead of the usual straight stick. They’re delicious plain, but a drizzle of syrup takes them even further. In our opinion, they’re the clear highlight of the meal here — the kind of dish that appeals to literally everyone at the table, kids and adults alike. The catch, of course, is that Crystal Palace is a full sit-down character dining experience. That typically means booking an advance reservation and paying around $54 per adult — not exactly a quick, budget-friendly stop if all you want is a waffle.
Hello Beautiful
Spyglass Grill
This is where things get exciting for anyone who doesn’t want to plan an entire reservation-and-park-ticket outing around a waffle. Spyglass Grill, the quick-service window at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, recently added Mickey-shaped churro waffles to its breakfast menu for $11.49, and you don’t need a park ticket or a dining reservation to get them.
Spyglass Grill
We ordered a plate and were seriously impressed with the portion: three Mickey-shaped churro waffles plus bacon and sausage on the side. They smelled incredible before we even took a bite, and the flavor didn’t disappoint — the outside has that same crackly, sugary-cinnamon coating we remembered from the cruise ships, while the inside stays warm, soft, and fluffy. Honestly, you barely need syrup because the waffles bring plenty of sweetness on their own. The bacon and sausage rounded things out nicely, giving the plate some savory balance against all that sugar. For the price and the convenience, this might be the sleeper hit of the bunch — a genuine hidden gem at a resort quick-service spot that doesn’t always get much attention.
BEAUTIFUL
Rix Sports Bar and Grill
And then there’s Rix, which took the biggest swing of the three. The new menu item is called Chicken and Mickey Waffles, priced at $20, and it’s described as churro Mickey waffles topped with crispy chicken tenders tossed in a Nashville rub and hot honey maple, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Our plate!
The plate itself is generous — you actually get both a Mickey waffle and a Minnie waffle, and flavor-wise they’re identical to the churro waffles at the other two locations: crisp and sugary on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, with that unmistakable cinnamon-churro taste. The twist here is the chicken. The Nashville hot sauce coats the tenders and drips onto the plate, so nearly every bite gets a little kick even when you’re mostly tasting waffle.
The waffles
It’s a genuinely great sweet-and-spicy combination — the chicken itself is crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and the heat builds gradually as you eat rather than hitting all at once. We’d call it a pleasant burn, medium at most; spice-averse guests might want to proceed with caution, but we wouldn’t classify this as truly “hot.” Our favorite bites by far were the sweet waffle pieces dragged through that spicy sauce. This one might be Disney’s most creative use of the churro waffle yet.
A bit of waffle and chicken
Disney Cruise Line
It’s worth remembering where all of this started: churro Mickey waffles have been a beloved Disney Cruise Line breakfast staple for years, the kind of treat guests would specifically look forward to on sailing mornings. Seeing them spread across three very different Disney World locations — a character dining hall, a resort quick-service window, and now a full entree reinvention — shows just how much demand there’s been for this treat on land. Whatever your budget, park-ticket situation, or spice tolerance, there’s now a version of this fan-favorite waffle designed for you.
DCL Churro Waffles
Three spots, three completely different takes, one seriously delicious trend — churro Mickey waffles have officially arrived on Disney World property in a big way. Be sure to check back with Magical Guides for more dining reviews, menu updates, and all the latest Disney food news as it happens!
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