Disney Parks fans on TikTok recently discussed the difference in food quality between Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.
Social media users overwhelmingly agreed that Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney have better dining options than Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs.
The discussion began when Moe (@moe.makes.magick on TikTok) argued that The Walt Disney Company intentionally differentiates the food options between Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort:
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“More people go to Disney World than they go to Disneyland,” Moe began. “It is an altogether bigger resort. There’s more parks. There’s more actual resorts that you can stay at. The parks themselves are larger than the parks in California.”
“On top of that, the Florida location, as opposed to the California location, brings in a lot more international travelers,” they continued. “…You’re going to get a lot of different people who have a lot of different palates.”
Moe argued that while Walt Disney World Resort food isn’t “bland,” the Central Florida Disney park avoids more intense spices and flavors that could alienate many guests. “They have to tone things down a notch,” she said. “They could definitely use some more flavorful options.”
Disneyland Resort is much smaller and caters to more local visitors. Moe said that the higher population of Hispanic people in the Anaheim area leads Disney to expand its theme park cuisine and flavors in Southern California.
“The Walt Disney Company is then able to take a look at all the people that are in the Anaheim area and the kinds of flavors and food that they enjoy, that they are used to eating, and they will implement that into their menus,” she said. “…Next time you go to Disneyland, take a look at the food that’s available, the different flavors, the spices, and seasoning…It’s gonna make a lot more sense.”
Disney Parks fans overwhelmingly agreed that Disneyland Resort’s food is better than Walt Disney World Resort’s, but many had different theories as to why.
“WDW guests are predominantly one time visitors whereas DL guests are locals,” @lalovelyloba commented. “Food options have to be elevated; it’s not about demographics.”
“In OC/LA we have access to good food from many different cultures,” @tn_9665 replied. “Foodie culture is strong out here. As a local if park food sucks I can just grab dinner after I leave the parks elsewhere.”
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