It’s an age-old topic. Disney adults love to politely debate whether certain aspects of Disney World or Disneyland are superior. There’s one thing, though, that everyone seems to agree on.

Disneyland churros are better. It’s just a known fact among Disney fans. We’ve tried many churros in BOTH parks, and we must say that we agree. Disney World churros totally aren’t bad, and they’re a great option while you visit. However, they just tend to be a little lackluster if you’ve ever had one from Disneyland. (This could also be your sign to not try Disneyland churros because it will forever ruin every other churro. It’s a risk that many are willing to take.) This whole ordeal really had us thinking… What IS IT about Disney World churros that has them paling in comparison? Let’s find out!

So, before we begin, we need to make one thing clear. Both Disneyland and Disney World churros pop up with all sorts of different toppings and flavors. That is NOT what the debate is about. Take all the toppings and flavors away, and focus on the essence of the churro itself.

A churro is meant to be a light, airy, stick of fried dough. These bad boys originated from Spanish and Portuguese cultures, and they’re traditionally served with some crunchy cinnamon sugar that really adds to the airy texture. This is something that Disneyland does well. Disneyland churros are perfectly crispy on the outside with a light, fluffy interior that always has us wanting more, more, MORE.

Disney World churros, on the other hand, just don’t give us that CRISPY CRUNCH that we so desperately crave. The outside is only moderately crispy, and the inside has more of a cake-like texture. They’re dense and chewy, and they just aren’t what churros are meant to be. Why is this?

Well, let’s consider the location of the two parks — the geography — in itself. California is in a drier climate, while Florida is like, rainforest-level humid. (Just kidding, but it really feels that way sometimes.) Humidity impacts a LOT of things. It impacts your skin and hair, your allergies, how quickly things rust outdoors, and you know what else? BAKING.

According to the Farmers’ Almanac, “dry baking ingredients like flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda actually soak up moisture from the surrounding air. If you’ve ever seen your flour clumped or “caked” together, this is the reason why. And this tiny amount of extra moisture is enough to alter the quality of your cookies, cakes, candies, and breads in not-so-good ways.”

Equally as important is the fact that humidity can drastically impact how well and how LONG baked goods keep. Just imagine all those poor, chewy churros just getting chewier and chewier with each passing hour it sits in humid ol’ Florida.

Boom. Mystery solved. Moral of the story: it’s not the churro’s fault. It’s just Florida. (That’s a recurring theme: “It’s just Florida.”)

We’re in the Disney Parks every day, and we’re always here to solve your Disney food mysteries. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney news, so follow along for more right here at DFB.

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Have you had churros from both Disney World and Disneyland? Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 

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