UPDATE: Caramel Apples Return to Walt Disney World After Long Absence

Caramel Apples recently disappeared from Walt Disney World due to a recall of caramel. Today, the iconic sweet treat has made its return.

Missing Caramel Apples

A curved glass display case in a store showcasing various colorful and decorative desserts, including cakes, cupcakes, and candies, with labels and prices. People are visible in the background. — Confectionary Treats – Magic Kingdom

In early August of this year, one of our reporters was told that the iconic Mickey Caramel Apples would be pulled from shelves property-wide due to a recall of the caramel used when making the snack.

A bakery display with various decorated cookies, pastries, and desserts in glass cases. Prices are visible on labels below each item. — Big Top Treats – Magic Kingdom

Since then, we have been tracking all the treat display cases around property to see what alternatives they offer and when the caramel apples would return.

A display shelf in a store holds various candy apples; the top shelf has green candy apples priced at $10.99, and the lower shelves have red candy apples priced at $6.99 each. — Candy Cauldron Candy Apples – Disney Springs

While the guest-favorite treat was gone, we noticed that candy apples had taken over across Walt Disney World. Even in our recent review of the Candy Cauldron soft opening at Disney Springs, only candy apples were available.

A bakery display case with various desserts including cakes, pastries, and other sweets. Several items are priced and labeled. Two beverage dispensers are visible on the right side. — Screen Door General Store – Boardwalk Resort

In addition, without the caramel apples, giant cookies, cupcakes, and butter bars had taken over the treat displays around the resort. Walt Disney World Resort hotels also did not have caramel apples available for purchase for some time.

Return of Caramel Apples to Magic Kingdom

A display at Disney World shows two candy apples on a white tray: one coated in caramel and the other in red candy with colorful rings on top. Both are priced at $6.49 each.

Almost by magic, while we were working on this story, we saw that Cast Members in the Main Street Confectionery were making none other than… caramel apples! These are still not the long-missed Mickey Caramel Apples, but it is a step toward having the iconic treat back in the parks.

Cast Members were excited to be able to offer the caramel apple again in Magic Kingdom. While we were at Magic Kingdom, we saw them making more behind the showcase glass where you can the delicious treats being crafted.

Display case with a candy apple priced at $6.49, a Mickey Mouse-shaped chocolate cookie sandwich priced at $7.79, and other assorted treats. Prices and item names are shown on signs, making it feel like a mini Disney World of sweets.

We also spotted Werther’s Original Caramel Apples for sale yesterday in Karamell-Küche at EPCOT. Previously, the shop once offered an assortment of caramel apples.

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