Disney World is famed as a foodie paradise, boasting everything from turkey legs and whimsical cupcakes to the iconic Dole Whip. Yet beyond the classic park fare lies a collection of truly bizarre bites and sips that will make even the most adventurous palate perk up. In this guide we’ll count down the top 10 weirdest culinary curiosities you can actually taste while wandering the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and beyond.
Exploring the Top 10 Weirdest Flavors at Disney World
10 Octopus
At first glance, octopus may not seem like a natural fit for a theme‑park menu, but Disney’s culinary landscape is far more expansive than burgers and fries. With hundreds of dining venues scattered across the resorts and parks, the ink‑squid‑loving crowd can actually track down premium octopus preparations in several upscale spots.
Asian‑style renditions include takoyaki – those delightful octopus fritters served at Morimoto Asia Street Food in Disney Springs – as well as a char‑grilled octopus offering at Tiffins Restaurant within Animal Kingdom’s Asia Pavilion. A Spanish‑inspired version shows up at Toledo inside the Coronado Springs Resort, while Citricos Restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa presents octopus a la plancha, a Mediterranean‑style sear.
For a visual treat (though not a bite), a massive octopus sculpture hangs from the ceiling of the T‑REX Restaurant in Disney Springs, reminding guests that sometimes the décor can be just as eye‑catching as the menu.
9 Grasshoppers
Believe it or not, two Disney locations have dared to feature grasshoppers on their menus. These crunchy critters are prized worldwide for their high protein content, and both Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs and La Cava del Tequila in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion have flirted with them in recent seasons.
Frontera Cocina’s seasonal offerings have occasionally included roasted grasshoppers as a snack paired with specialty cocktails, and the restaurant has even used chili‑lime grasshoppers as a crunchy garnish atop guacamole. Meanwhile, La Cava del Tequila experimented with a grasshopper‑rim salt for select drinks, joining black‑ant and mezcal‑worm salts in a 2016 tasting menu.
While bugs have vanished from the current menus, fans remain hopeful that these adventurous protein sources will make a comeback someday.
8 Beverly Soda
Created by The Coca‑Cola Company in 1969, Beverly is a bitter, grapefruit‑like soda originally marketed as a non‑alcoholic aperitif in Italy. Though discontinued in the United States in 2009, the drink lives on in a few niche locations, including Disney World.
For years, guests could sip Beverly at Club Cool, a small tasting kiosk near the front of Epcot that showcased Coca‑Cola’s global lineup. Though Club Cool closed its doors in 2019, Disney announced plans to resurrect the concept “in a new capacity,” hinting at a future comeback.
Today, the Coca‑Cola Store’s Rooftop Beverage Bar in Disney Springs offers a creative cocktail called Beverly’s Revenge, blending Hendrick’s Gin, blackberry liqueur, cherry syrup, mint, and orange slices to mellow the soda’s intense bitterness into a surprisingly delightful libation.
7 Bone Marrow
Bone marrow might sound like a culinary daredevil’s nightmare, but when prepared correctly it delivers a buttery, melt‑in‑your‑mouth experience that food aficionados rave about. Disney’s upscale eateries have embraced this indulgent ingredient for those willing to venture beyond the ordinary.
At Takumi‑Tei, the newest restaurant in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion, roasted bone marrow appears as an appetizer paired with braised Wagyu short rib, yuzu kosho, and a wasabi‑shiso bavaroise. The dish showcases the marrow’s rich flavor while balancing it with bright, peppery accents.
Over at the Yachtsman Steakhouse inside Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, bone marrow is offered in two ways: as a decadent side accompanying a 28‑oz. prime porterhouse for two, and as a “menu enhancement” served alongside seasonal jam and toasted green‑onion brioche, giving diners a luxurious, umami‑packed bite.
6 Blue And Green Milk
Star Wars fans have long been fascinated by the iconic blue milk featured in the original 1977 film. When Disney opened Galaxy’s Edge in 2019, the Milk Stand was introduced, allowing guests to actually sip the legendary beverage.
The stand serves both a classic blue milk—a silky blend of coconut and rice milks with subtle fruit notes—and a green milk variation that adds a citrus‑tropical twist. While opinions vary, many visitors claim the blue version steals the spotlight, offering a nostalgic yet refreshing sip.
Beyond the drinks themselves, the Milk Stand has become a cultural touchstone for park‑goers, sparking countless Instagram posts and fan debates about which version reigns supreme.
5 Sushi Donut
Disney finally answered the question on everyone’s mind: can you turn sushi into a donut? The answer arrived at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, and the creation made a triumphant return in 2020.
The sushi donut is a whimsical, ring‑shaped assembly of salmon, tuna, shrimp, cucumber, and sesame seed, all perched atop a decorative platter of wasabi aioli, sriracha, and eel sauce. It’s essentially a sushi roll reimagined as a sweet‑meets‑savory pastry, perfect for Instagram‑ready foodies.
Its popularity has cemented the sushi donut as a beloved, quirky twist on a traditional Japanese staple—proof that Disney can blend culinary creativity with playful presentation.
4 Bobotie
Bobotie, a South African comfort dish of spiced minced meat topped with a custard‑like egg mixture, might sound ordinary, but it brings a burst of flavor that surprises even the most cautious Disney diners.
The dish can be savored at several Animal Kingdom Lodge venues: Boma features it as a rotating entrée, Sanaa offers a breakfast‐style bobotie pie, and Tusker House includes it on its morning buffet. For vegans, The Mara even serves a plant‑based version with plant‑based eggs and sausage, ensuring everyone can partake.
Bobotie’s presence showcases Disney’s commitment to global cuisine, giving guests a taste of South African heritage without leaving the park.
3 Oxtail
Oxtail, the gelatin‑rich tail of an ox, forms the basis of hearty stews worldwide, from French braises to West African soups. Disney World treats this humble cut to three distinct culinary interpretations.
First, Monsieur Paul in Epcot’s France Pavilion serves an elegant oxtail broth enriched with braised beef, vegetables, and black winter truffles, all encased in a puff‑pastry shell. Next, Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge offers a traditional Ghanaian oxtail stew, brimming with deep, smoky flavors. Finally, Sanaa presents an African‑style umngqusho featuring oxtail, delivering a comforting, spice‑laden experience.
These three renditions demonstrate how a single ingredient can be transformed across cultures, each version highlighting the richness of oxtail in a unique setting.
2 Fuzzy Tauntaun
Galaxy’s Edge’s Oga’s Cantina is famed for its out‑of‑this‑world cocktails, and the Fuzzy Tauntaun stands out as perhaps the most bewildering sip you’ll ever encounter.
This drink blends Ciroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply Orange with Tangerine, pure cane sugar, and a “Buzz Button Tingling” foam. The foam, infused with a natural Szechuan flower known as the Buzz Button, creates a fleeting numbing sensation that tingles the palate before fading away.
The combination of fruity spirits and the sensory‑altering foam makes the Fuzzy Tauntaun a memorable, almost theatrical, drinking experience—perfect for those seeking a little extra adventure in their glass.
1 Dried Baby Crabs
Rounding out our list is a snack that’s truly one‑of‑a‑kind: dried baby crabs. You’ll find these tiny, salted morsels tucked away in the Mitsukoshi Department Store inside Epcot’s Japan Pavilion, alongside familiar Japanese treats like Pocky and dried squid.
The crabs are meticulously dried, salted, and seasoned, yielding a crisp texture that delivers a subtle seafood flavor without the mess of fresh shellfish. While they won’t replace your classic potato chips, they offer an intriguing, crunchy alternative for the daring palate.
These petite crustaceans exemplify how Disney parks can surprise guests with authentic, off‑the‑beaten‑path snacks that celebrate global snack culture.