Disney World's Best Bites for a 72-Hour Trip

From Dole Whips to Space 220, the top eats and drinks to try at the Orlando theme parks

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A Delish editor recently spent a long weekend at Disney World and ate and drank her way through all four parks. She shares the highlights, including must-try snacks, meals, and cocktails at spots like Pongu Pongu, Satu'li Canteen, Space 220, and the Monorail Crawl.

Why it matters

For Disney fans with limited time, navigating the parks and deciding what to eat can be overwhelming. This guide provides a curated list of the best bites and sips to try, helping visitors make the most of their 72-hour Disney experience.

The details

The editor's top picks include the Pongu Lumpia spring rolls, Cheeseburger Steamed Pods, and Dole Whip at Animal Kingdom; the Blue Moon Cauliflower, crispy tuna, and Galaxy Spritz at Space 220 in Epcot; the Cook's Corn Griddle Cakes at The Beak & Barrel in Magic Kingdom; and a Monorail Crawl featuring cocktails at the lounges of the Contemporary, Polynesian, and Grand Floridian resorts.

  • The editor recently had the opportunity to spend a long weekend at Disney World.

The players

Catherine Sillars

A Delish editor who visited Disney World and sampled the best eats and drinks across the parks.

Pongu Pongu Kiosk

A snack kiosk in the Animal Kingdom park that serves the Pongu Lumpia, a crispy fried spring roll filled with pineapple and cream cheese.

Satu'li Canteen

A quick-service restaurant in the Animal Kingdom's Pandora - The World of Avatar area that serves the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods.

Space 220

An upscale restaurant in Epcot that offers a pre-fixe menu and an immersive outer space dining experience.

The Beak & Barrel

A new pirate-themed lounge in the Magic Kingdom that serves the Cook's Corn Griddle Cakes.

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What they’re saying

“Not only is the A/C outer-space cold, but the theatrics were some of the best I've experienced in a dining setting.”

— Catherine Sillars (Delish)

“Crispy, fried knobs of cauliflower are paired with homemade hot sauce and blue cheese 'dust' that had me booking my next trip to space.”

— Catherine Sillars (Delish)

What’s next

The editor plans to return to Disney World for more dining adventures, especially to try new and seasonal menu items at the parks.

The takeaway

This guide provides Disney fans with a curated list of must-try eats and drinks to make the most of a 72-hour visit to the Orlando theme parks, from iconic Dole Whips to innovative space-themed cuisine at Space 220.