I’ve been working at the Disney Food Blog for five years now, and while you may think that it’s all DOLE Whips and sunshine, it’s not as easy as you might think. Really, I’m a hero. I’ve also been going to Disney World for over 30 years. Somewhere between my 400th Casey’s corn dog nugget and my third existential crisis in a quick-service line, I developed opinions. Strong ones. The kind that get you uninvited from group chats.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Who asked?” Nobody. But you’re here, I’m here, and the comments section is right there waiting for your most unhinged replies. Go ahead and tell me I’m wrong. I’ll wait. (I won’t; I’ll be eating something better.) So grab a snack — not a sad heat-lamp one. We have standards. Let’s get into it.

Some of my Disney food hot takes might not be that controversial, but Disney fans tend to be very… passionate about their opinions, so I’m fully preparing for some hate in the comments. Either way, we would love to hear your Disney World food hot takes in the comments, so hit us with your best! But first, let’s focus on me, okay?

Summer House Cookies Are Better Than Gideon’s

I said what I said, and I won’t apologize for it. HOWEVER, I feel it’s important you know that I don’t love a ton of toppings or fillings in my cookies. In fact, I prefer the cookie part of a chocolate chip cookie over the actual chocolate chips (my father-in-law makes chocolate chip-less cookies for me, and I love him for it!). So, I am definitely not the target audience for Gideon’s cookies in the first place. Summer House cookies, on the other hand, are utter perfection.

They have the perfect balance of toppings to cookie — so you can taste the actual cookie — and in my opinion, they have better flavor options overall. The Thai Banana cookie is a personal favorite of mine, along with their snickerdoodle. Oh, and did I mention that you won’t have to wait in an hour-long line to get Summer House cookies? It’s kind of still a hidden secret, so you’ll rarely find yourself waiting in a long line to get these delicious treats. And, if there is a line, it moves pretty quickly, so you’re never too far from your cookies.

Overall, though, the team here at DFB (including AJ) LOVES Gideon’s, and while there’s a reason the shop is so popular, it’s just not one that appeals to me.

Joffrey’s Is Better Than Starbucks

When it comes to coffee at Disney World, your options are Joffrey’s and Starbucks. Based on the lines alone, it would appear that most people are staunchly Team Starbucks — but I am not most people. I’ve had Starbucks plenty of times, and I get why people like it, but I’ve always found their coffee to be bitter and burnt. To me, Joffrey’s is the opposite. Give me that Shakin’ Jamaican cold brew all day, baby!

Now, it’s entirely possible that my opinion may be biased because Joffrey’s originated in Tampa, and I’m a Tampa Bay native, but if I’m needing a pick-me-up in the parks, I will be hitting up Joffrey’s 100% of the time. It’s also entirely possible that this opinion is based on the fact that the lines at Starbucks can get insanely long at Disney World, while most Joffrey’s lines are more modest. Actually, wait, maybe I just don’t like lines…

Turkey Legs Aren’t THAT Bad

Listen, I get it. There’s something barbaric about gnawing on a giant turkey leg as you’re walking around a theme park. The smokiness and saltiness are extremely unappealing to people, but as we have already established — I am not most people. Are there better snacks at Disney World? Sure. Does eating a turkey leg in public unleash some sort of primal being in all of us? Most definitely. But sometimes, you just need protein, and a turkey leg is almost entirely that.

Of course, turkey legs aren’t exclusive to Disney World, and you can find them at other theme parks, Renaissance fairs, sporting events, etc., but I think they get a bad rap at Disney World especially. There’s a reason that they’re still selling them after all these years, and it’s certainly not because people aren’t buying them, you know?

I know, I know, you probably don’t agree with my Disney food hot takes, but you know what? That’s okay. Don’t yuck my yum, and I won’t yuck yours. Unless you’re wrong, in which case I will debate you.

In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for even more Disney snack updates and beyond. And check out our video below on the worst Disney World food!

What are your Disney World food hot takes? Let us know in the comments below!