Hey Disney friends! You know that when it comes to the weekends, I tend to do some of my best pondering, and it just wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t invite our DIS community into the conversation. Okay, fine, I just hate doing laundry. Whatever, we are here now.

Some of you might know that, over the course of my life, I’ve visited Disney at just about every size imaginable. From my very first trip at six years old until my extensive weight fluctuations in adulthood, my relationship with food has changed enormously, and these days, I’ve found a balance that works for me. I work hard to maintain it, not because I don’t enjoy food, but because I enjoy feeling good. These days, I eat exactly what I want, just in moderation, balancing those choices with the rest of my day. I never feel like I’m missing out, but I do make little compromises to justify the occasional indulgence, and when I’m on vacation, that balance becomes even more important.

Now, I know what some of you are probably thinking: You’re on vacation. Live a little! And I do! I order the seasonal treats, I try the snacks I’ve been dreaming about, and I absolutely enjoy myself. But for me, it’s about more than avoiding post-vacation guilt. Eating so differently from my normal routine affects how I feel throughout the day. I sleep differently, my energy levels change, and I simply don’t feel my best if I throw moderation out the window. Those 25,000-step Disney park days certainly help balance out a few extra treats, but I still like knowing what’s in my food so I can make informed decisions rather than blind ones.

That brings me to something I’ve been wondering. In a world where nutritional transparency has become increasingly common, Disney seems to be one of the few major vacation destinations where most quick-service restaurants don’t routinely display basic nutritional information, like calorie counts, alongside their menus. Table-service restaurants are a different story. I don’t expect a beautiful signature dining menu to read like the side of a cereal box. But quick-service locations, food courts, and festival kiosks feel like a different conversation. We already see healthier choices highlighted on many Mickey Check kids’ meals, so it doesn’t seem like a huge leap to offer adults the opportunity to make informed decisions.

Let’s be honest, it doesn’t take a nutritionist to know that some of our favorite Disney snacks are probably a little more indulgent than we’d like to admit. But knowing that doesn’t stop me from ordering them. It just helps me make choices around them. Maybe I split a seasonal cupcake with someone else. Maybe I skip dessert later that evening. Maybe I choose a lighter lunch because I know I’m planning on finally trying that new Halloween treat I’ve been eyeing all month. Having the information doesn’t take away the magic for me. If anything, it helps me enjoy those special treats without wondering if I should have made a different choice.

So now I’d love to hear what you think. Should Disney consistently display calorie information on its quick-service menus? After all, if restaurants from McDonald’s to Denny’s can make that information readily available, should Disney do the same? Or is this one of those things that’s better left off the menu altogether? I’m genuinely curious where you all land on this one. Is it just me?

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