Last updated on February 3rd, 2026 at 10:21 am
Kids are picky when it comes to food. They want what they know. Sometimes that’s chicken nuggets. Sometimes it’s just fries. And in the middle of a magical, overstimulating Disneyland day, a meltdown over lunch can happen fast.
That’s exactly what happened when I was walking through Frontierland and a frantic mom stopped me, “Where did you get those fries?” she asked. “All my son wants is fries, and I can’t find them anywhere!”
That moment stuck with me. Because when you’re in the parks, it’s not just about the rides—it’s about having answers to questions like:
- Where can I get chicken nuggets at Disneyland?
- Do they sell fries with kids meals?
- What if my kid only eats fruit or mac and cheese?
This guide breaks down the top Disneyland kids meals, not just for toddlers, but for any little eater (or adult who loves a classic!) in your group. These aren’t just the healthiest or most Instagram worthy foodie finds.
This article was originally published in 2019. It is updated regularly with comprehensive tips for your visit.
These are the meals real parents need, at a quick service pace! All options are available at fast food style dining where no reservations are needed and most accept mobile order from the Disneyland app.
Burgers
Topped with cheese or a simple patty—if you order off the kids menu expect the burger to be a bit smaller, with less toppings and more side choices.
📍Galactic Grill – Disneyland Park Cheeseburger with American cheese, served with fries or a Cuties mandarin orange. Kids’ Hamburger served with two side choices (yogurt smoothie, fries, Cuties mandarin orange) and a small drink. Located in Tomorrowland, mobile order available.
📍Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree – Disneyland Park Kids’ Hamburger served with applesauce, a Cuties mandarin orange and a small drink. Located in Bayou Country, mobile order available.
📍Red Rose Tavern – Disneyland Park Kids’ Hamburger served with applesauce, a Cuties mandarin orange and a small drink. Located in Fantasyland, mobile order available.
Chicken Nuggets and Tenders
Crispy, familiar, and comes with dipping sauce and fries. I’ve also listed other chicken options like fried and grilled if available.
📍Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo – Disneyland Park Fried Chicken Tip-Yip Youngling Meal with crispy chicken, macaroni and cheese and seasonal vegetables on the side. Served with choice of small lowfat milk or small Dasani water. Located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, mobile order available.
📍Galactic Grill – Disneyland Park Located in Tomorrowland, mobile order available.
📍The Golden Horseshoe – Disneyland Park Available in adult size and kid-sized. Kids meal comes with 2 chicken tenders a Cuties mandarin orange, applesauce and a small drink. Located in Frontierland, mobile order available. The regular version has 4 tenders and is served with french fries.
📍Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree – Disneyland Park Kids’ chicken tenders served with applesauce, a Cuties mandarin orange and a small drink. Located in Bayou Country, mobile order available.
📍 Plaza Inn – Disneyland Park has a three piece fried chicken entree kids can share served with mashed potatoes, green beans and a buttermilk biscuit. You can also modify for double mashed potatoes like I did in the picture above.
Kids chicken tender meal served with mashed potatoes and choice of carrots or applesauce plus a small drink. Plaza Inn is walk up only and is located on Main Street with the pink umbrellas.
📍 Stage Door Cafe – Disneyland Park Available in adult size and kid-sized. Kids meal comes with 2 chicken tenders a Cuties mandarin orange, applesauce and a small drink. Located in Frontierland, mobile order available. The regular version has 4 tenders and is served with french fries.
📍 Tiana’s Palace – Disneyland Park Roasted chicken drumstick comes with a Cuties mandarin orange, applesauce and a small drink. Located in New Orleans Square, mobile order available.
📍 Troubadour Tavern – Disneyland Park Chicken tenders with a side of mac and cheese and a small drink. Located in Fantasyland tucked back near Fantasyland Theatre, mobile order available.
Corn Dogs and Hot Dogs
Deep fried corn dogs, hot dogs smothered in ketchup or just a pain dog cut up for little one’s safe eating. This is where to find these classic American eats.
📍 Cafe Daisy – Disneyland Park Daisy Dog is an all beef hot dog served with chips.
Minnie’s Mini Corn Dogs are also on the menu, served with applesauce, a Cuties mandarin orange and a choice of small beverage. Located in Mickey’s Toontown, mobile order available.
📍 Little Red Wagon – Disneyland Park Disneyland’s famous hand-dipped corn dog. Located on Main Street, outside of Plaza Inn, mobile order available.
📍 Refreshment Corner – Disneyland Park All-beef hot dog basket paired with chips or a Cutie mandarin orange. Located on Main Street, mobile order available.
📍 Stage Door Cafe – Disneyland Park This is another spot to get Disneyland’s famous hand-dipped corn dog. Located in Frontierland near Pirates of the Caribbean, mobile order available.
Macaroni and Cheese
📍 Alien Pizza Planet – Disneyland Park Macaroni and cheese served with carrots, a Cuties mandarin orange and a choice of small Dasani water or small low-fat milk.
📍 Cafe Daisy – Disneyland Park Mini Mac and Cheesy is officially a “toddler meal” served with applesauce and a choice of small beverage. Located in Mickey’s Toontown, mobile order available.
📍Galactic Grill – Disneyland Park Macaroni and cheese, served with yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange and a small drink. Located in Tomorrowland, mobile order available.
📍Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe – Disneyland Park Macaroni and cheese, served with yogurt smoothie, carrots and a small drink. Located on Main Street with the yellow umbrellas, mobile order available.
📍 Red Rose Tavern – Disneyland Park Mac & Cheese labeled as “Chip’s Dishes” which is the same size as a “toddler meal” served with applesauce and a choice of small beverage. Located in Fantasyland, mobile order available.
📍 Refreshment Corner – Disneyland Park Mac & Cheese in a sourdough bread bowl. Located on Main Street, mobile order available.
📍 Tiana’s Palace – Disneyland Park Baked macaroni and cheese comes with a Cuties mandarin orange, applesauce and a small drink. Located in New Orleans Square, mobile order available.
📍 Troubadour Tavern – Disneyland Park Chicken tenders with a side of mac and cheese and a small drink. Located in Fantasyland tucked back near Fantasyland Theatre, mobile order available.
Pasta and Sauce
Some kids prefer red sauce like a delicious marinara or maybe a creamy alfredo. Others want no sauce or maybe just butter on top. I’ve got you, here’s where you can find those varieties.
📍 Alien Pizza Planet – Disneyland Park Spaghetti and meatballs. This is an official “Kids’ Disney Check Meal” when served with carrots, a Cuties mandarin orange and a choice of small Dasani water or small low-fat milk. You can also choose a fountain drink, but that changes the nutritional guidelines for being a “Disney Check Meal.”
📍 Plaza Inn – Disneyland Park Penne pasta and marinara sauce. This is an official “Kids’ Disney Check Meal” when served with carrots, a applesauce and a choice of small Dasani water or small low-fat milk. You can also choose a fountain drink, but that changes the nutritional guidelines for being a “Disney Check Meal.”
Penne Pasta with alfredo is also an option from the regular menu, so the portion will be larger. It also comes with a breadstick.
Pizza
By the slice or a whole pie for the family, here are the spots at Disneyland Resort where you can grab a pizza pie and dive in!
📍 Alien Pizza Planet – Disneyland Park Pepperoni, Cheese and specialty varieties. Located in Tomorrowland near Space Mountain, mobile order available.
📍 Cafe Daisy – Disneyland Park Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza. The cheese pizza option is an official “Kids’ Disney Check Meal” when served with applesauce, a Cuties mandarin orange and a choice of small beverage. Located in Mickey’s Toontown, mobile order available.
Kids’ POWER Pack
These snack packs are a lifesaver when your kids need a pick-me-up or aren’t hungry for a full meal. You can also divide these up between kids for a smaller snack when needed.
📍Galactic Grill – Disneyland Park Yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange, carrots, whole-grain Fish crackers and a small water or lowfat milk. Located in Tomorrowland, mobile order available.
📍The Golden Horseshoe – Disneyland Park Yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange, carrots, whole-grain Fish crackers and a small water or lowfat milk. Located in Frontierland, mobile order available.
📍Harbour Galley – Disneyland Park Yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange, carrots, whole-grain Fish crackers and a small water or lowfat milk. Located in New Orleans Square just across from Haunted Mansion. mobile order available.
📍Red Rose Tavern – Disneyland Park Yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange, carrots, whole-grain Fish crackers and a small water or lowfat milk. Located in Fantasyland, mobile order available.
📍 Refreshment Corner – Disneyland Park Yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange, carrots, crackers and a small drink. Located on Main Street, mobile order available.
📍 Stage Door Cafe – Disneyland Park Yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange, carrots, crackers and a small drink. Located in Frontierland near Pirates of the Caribbean, mobile order available.
📍 Troubadour Tavern – Disneyland Park Yogurt smoothie, a Cuties mandarin orange, carrots, crackers and a small drink. Located in Fantasyland tucked back near Fantasyland Theatre, mobile order available.
More Kid Favorites
- Bean Burritos at Rancho del Zocalo in Frontierland
- Grilled Cheese at Jolly Holiday on Main Street, menu lists it as toasted cheese
- Uncrustables at Royal Street Veranda in New Orleans Square Paradise Garden Grill, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Fidler, Fifer and Practical
- Quesadillas at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
French Fries at Disneyland
Remember those fries I talked about in the beginning? Sometimes fries are a meal. Sometimes we just. need. fries. Or maybe oversized soft Mickey pretzels or fresh fruit. Here’s where you can get those too.
- Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland
- The Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland
- Stage Door Cafe in Frontierland
Fresh Fruit at Disneyland
- Bayou Country Fruit Cart just past the big drop on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, on the Rivers of America side.
- Fantasyland Fruit Cart across from Red Rose Tavern, near Casey Jr. Circus Train.
- Good Boy! Grocers in Mickey’s Toontown, also serves mini Baybel cheese packs
- Main Street Fruit Cart near the entrance to the Main Street Lockers
- Ship to Shore Maketplace in Frontierland, also serves mini Baybel cheese packs
- Tropical Imports near Jungle Cruise in Adventureland
- Tomorrowland Fruit Cart between Galactic Grill and The Star Trader store
- Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe on Buena Vista Street
- Fairfax Market on Buena Vista Street
- Fillmore’s Taste-In in Cars Land
Final Tips
Can adults order off the kids menu?
At quick service dining, adults can always order off the kids menu. When doing sit down restaurant like at Blue Bayou, it depends on your Cast Member wait staff. Sometimes you just want the smaller portion and I personally do not think that should be an issue.
I’ve never had a problem ordering off the kids menu at a sit down restaurant but if I ever receive push back, I always offer to pay the full adult menu price for the actual kid entree I want.
Can adults pay the kids price at a character meal if they’re not eating that much?
Most character meals are buffet style, all you care to eat. For this reason, there are strict age limits and pricing to match. Kids prices are for children ages 3-9. Anyone 10 and up will pay the adult price at character dining.
Remember, if you’re not seeing what your kids will eat in this list there are plenty of other dining options and menus listed on the Disneyland App.
- Use the search function on the app to type in specific food items to help you narrow down a location near you.
- Order food in advance, mobile order is quick and easy and can help eliminate hunger melt downs.
Splitting meals can help save money. Here’s a few other ways you can save cash on your trip:
- Pack easy snacks for your kids to bring along.
- Bring ziploc bags for any leftovers that can be enjoyed later like many of the kids meals sides.
- Purchase discount Disneyland tickets before your trip.
And of course leave a comment on your kids favorite items they enjoyed at Disneyland Resort!
Thanks for these tips! I know you’ve mentioned elsewhere that some kids’ meals offer a veggie burger option—that would be a great addition to this article. Also, as I recall from my last visit, some of the stands sell cut-up veggies and hummus cups, which make for a very reasonable kid lunch on the go!
Thank you I am taking my son for his birthday gift in September 2019 and he has autism and I so glad they have chicken nuggets and Mac and cheese and French fries in the park now we don’t have to worry about food and just worry about having fun. Thank you?
That’s wonderful to hear! Another tip for you: on the Disneyland App, they’ve added tons of food photos under “order food” and/or “dining” so it might even be helpful to show him the food picture to see if it looks like the type he expects 🙂
Why don’t some of the menus show these simple kids items?
I have a child who will only eat certain things and these are some but i don’t want to make reservations if menus have changed.
example nuggets at carnation
Thank you for pointing that out. Menus do change frequently and I must have missed that one being removed or modified. Certainly check the menu closer to your vacation date to verify. If all else fails, you could always do a quick service order from somewhere nearby your reservation and bring it over for your little one.
Sad to see all junk food.
Michelle, you’re right. This article is more about the comfort foods kids request often. I put this together because it’s actually a little trickier than one would think to find these things at Disneyland Resort. If you’re looking for more of a healthier fare for your kids dining at Disneyland, I suggest my Healthy Food Guide here.
What? Thank you for doing this leg work and sharing it with us newbies!!
Haha, no problem! I need my nuggets and fries too every once in a while (when I’m not having a corn dog of course).
I love this list! So helpful!
Thank you Sonja! I’ll be adding a printable version next week so check back if that interests you.
Thank you so much for your insight! I feel like every time we go to disneyland we are just winging it on food. We never know where to go or anything! I’m so grateful for your post.
You’re welcome Kaylee. There’s really so many options and I know exactly where you’re coming from. I used to wing the food too back in the day but I’ve found I eat way better when I check out menus and plan in advance. You might also like our other dining guides like 10 Disneyland Meals for $10 or even our Downtown Disney Dining Guide just to name a few. Let me know if you need any help planning. 🙂
This is top notch reporting! So great for parents! Thanks for doing the research!
You’re making me hungry!
I’d eat these items too! 🙂 Not just for kids.