REVIEW: We’ve Had EVERY New Churro in Disney World, and We’re Seeing If Any Break The Churro Curse

REVIEW: We’ve Had EVERY New Churro in Disney World, and We’re Seeing If Any Break The Churro Curse

Disney World drops NEW snacks and treats every single day. And we know it can be difficult to keep track of all of them, which is why we always make sure to bring you reviews of every new snack that pops up, so you know what to try and what to skip on your next trip.

Cookie Butter Mini Churros

Well, recently Disney World dropped six new Churro treats, and we are diving into full reviews of each and every one, and seeing which were the best!

Now, before we get started, it is important to know that Disney World is known for making not great churros. No matter what, they never quite seem to hit the mark, which is why we are very interested to see if any of these six new treats are able to redeem the Disney World churro reputation.

Churro

These new churro treats popped up all across Disney World, but we are starting our journey in Magic Kingdom over at Energy Bytes. This is a walk-up counter located in Tomorrowland next to TRON Lightcycle / Run, where they are serving the Churro Overdrive for $8.49. This is made with Cookies and Cream Mini Churros, Blue Sugar, and Marshmallow.

Churro Overdrive

These churros had a very pleasant crunch and were almost reminiscent of kids’ cereal. The churro itself was a standard Disney churro, meaning it was not our favorite and left us slightly disappointed. There is quite a bit of that creamy white frosting; however, it is extremely sugary and did not have a distinct taste other than sugar.

Churro Overdrive

Unfortunately, the glaze filling the bottom of the cup makes the churros get very soggy quickly. The blue sugar is a fun detail that makes this visually interesting, and we think these would be a fan favorite for kids. But overall, these were nothing super memorable and felt like a very sweet version of a classic Disney World churro.

Churro Overdrive

Next up, we visited Isle of Java in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try the Churro-misu Cold Brew for $7.99. This is Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee topped with a Tiramisu Cold Foam, served with Churros.

Churro-misu Cold Brew

If you love very strong coffee, then you will be a fan of this one! However, if you are expecting a super sweet coffee from the name, that is not what you will get here. The cold brew was incredibly strong and tasted amazing, but it was unsweetened. We expected the flavors from the cold foam to balance out this drink, but even after mixing it, it was still only lightly creamy and very subtly sweet.

Churro-misu Cold Brew

Now, if you are a strong coffee lover, this will be right up your alley, but if you are looking for a sweet coffee drink, we would suggest trying something else instead. Also, if you grab this drink, make sure to take out the churro right away because it will get soggy quickly.

Churro-misu Cold Brew

Our churro adventures next took us to Warung Outpost, also in Animal Kingdom, to snag the Dole Whip Pineapple with Chili-Lime and Churro Sundae for $8.29. This is made with Pineapple Dole Whip, Chili-Lime-marinated Pineapple, Coconut, and Churros.

Dole Whip Pineapple with Chili-Lime and Churro Sundae

Unfortunately, this dessert faces the same problem as most treats that use a classic Disney churro: the standard Disney World churros are just not amazing. And sadly, the quality of the churro is not improved by presenting it in this unique way. However, the Dole Whip here was incredibly delicious, and the chili lime provided an amazing kick. We also loved the bits of marinated pineapple throughout.

Dole Whip Pineapple with Chili-lime and Churro Sundae

Our only complaint is that we wish there had been even more of the chili-lime flavor, since after a bit you are just left with classic Dole Whip. Overall, we would recommend taking the churros out quickly to avoid them getting soggy, but this was a great ice cream treat that is perfect for a hot day in Disney World.

Dole Whip Pineapple with Chili-lime and Churro Sundae

Next up, we went to Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT to try the Churro Strawberry Shortcake Sundae for $8.29. This is made with Churro Loops, Strawberry Soft-serve, Strawberry Compote, Whipped Cream, and Cake Crumbs.

Churro Strawberry Shortcake Sundae

Okay, we were shocked by how much we loved these churros! The loops were crunchy and full of cinnamon sugar, everything we want but typically do not get in a Disney World churro. The strawberry ice cream had a pleasant taste but did melt extremely quickly, even inside.

Churro Strawberry Shortcake Sundae

The strawberry compote was amazing and added some great texture. The best bites here included all of the elements, including the churro, together. This was fantastic, and we would definitely recommend trying it on your next visit to EPCOT, especially if you are looking for a great churro.

Churro Strawberry Shortcake Sundae

We also took a trip to Ice Cold Hydraulics in Hollywood Studios to grab the Cookie Butter Mini Churros for $8.29. These are Churros with Cookie Butter Cream and Crushed Cookies.

Cookie Butter Mini Churros

These did not taste like standard Disney Churros! They were extremely crunchy outside while being fluffy inside. The cinnamon sugar and cookie butter crumb flavors worked together very well. The cookie butter drizzle was fantastic, and we wished there had been even more of it in a cup on the side so you could dip it.

Cookie Butter Mini Churros

These were a hit, and we will for sure be grabbing them again on our next visit to Hollywood Studios!

Cookie Butter Mini Churros

Finally, we stopped by Anaheim Produce, also in Hollywood Studios, to grab our final Churro treat, the Bavarian Cream Filled Churros for $7.99. This is a Churro filled with Bavarian Cream, served with Chocolate Sauce.

Bavarian Cream Filled Churros

Unfortunately, this was not our favorite. The churro itself was completely plain with no coating on the outside, and the dough itself did not have a strong sweetness to it, and the texture tasted as though it might have been sitting out for a while.

Bavarian Cream Filled Churros

The Bavarian Cream was very creamy and rich. However, we do not think it was enough to make this churro great. The chocolate sauce was also a nice addition, but overall, this churro was pretty dry and plain, and it is not something we would recommend trying on your next visit.

Bavarian Cream Filled Churros

So, it looks like several of these treats WERE able to break that Disney World Churro curse and were very tasty, while others sadly did not quite meet the mark. We will continue to bring you food reviews from across Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything!

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