Come October 8, Walt Disney World is turning up the flavor with 13 new sauced chicken strip varieties rolling out across select parks and resort dining spots. These aren’t your average tenders—they’re bold, inventive, and designed to delight every kind of palate.
From Honey Buffalo with Ranch to Waffle Cone Chicken Strips, this lineup is part of Disney’s ongoing evolution of quick-service fare. Let’s dive into every flavor, location, and detail you need to know before your next visit.
Full Flavor Lineup: What’s on Offer
Below is a full table of the 13 new sauced chicken strip flavors and where guests can find them:
| Flavor | Key Sauce & Toppings | Locations / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips with Ranch | Sweet honey + spicy buffalo + ranch drizzle | Backlot Express, Hollywood Studios |
| Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips | Sweet chili aïoli | Multiple resort quick-service outlets (e.g., All-Star Movies, Caribbean Beach, Saratoga Springs) |
| Waffle Cone Chicken Strips | Savory chicken in a waffle cone shell | Beaches Pool Bar at Grand Floridian; Restaurantosaurus, Animal Kingdom |
| Buffalo Chicken Strips | Classic buffalo sauce + ranch seasoning | Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Magic Kingdom |
| Lemon Pepper-Parmesan Chicken Strips | Lemon pepper + parmesan + garlic butter | Pinocchio Village Haus, Magic Kingdom |
| Gochujang-glazed Chicken Strips | Korean gochujang glaze | Capt. Cook’s at Polynesian, POP Century dining |
| Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips with Pineapple Salsa | Jerk BBQ + pineapple salsa | Resort and park quick-service venues (End Zone, Port Orleans, Grand Floridian, The Mara) |
| Spicy Aïoli Chicken Strips | Spicy aïoli drizzle | Rosie’s All-American Café, Hollywood Studios |
| Roasted Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Strips | Jalapeño + cheddar | Good’s Food to Go (Old Key West); Trail’s End, Fort Wilderness |
| Spicy Ranch Chicken Strips | Ranch with heat | Contempo Café, Contemporary Resort |
| Citrus-glazed Chicken Strips | Citrus sweet glaze | Primo Piatto, Riviera Resort |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips | Buffalo + ranch combo | Lottawatta Lodge (Blizzard Beach, launching 2026), Intermission Food Court, Hurricane Hanna’s |
| Seaside Chicken Strips | Seasoned aïoli + crushed pretzels + crispy garlic | Columbia Harbour House, Magic Kingdom |
This kaleidoscope of choices ensures that guests can experience savory, spicy, sweet, tangy, and fusion flavors all in one visit.
Spotlight on Some Standout Flavors
1. Sweet Chili Aïoli & Gochujang Glaze
Sweet Chili Aïoli balances heat and sweetness—a safe yet bold first pick. Meanwhile, the Gochujang-glazed strips bring a Korean twist with spicy umami notes, ideal for guests craving something internationally inspired.
2. Waffle Cone Chicken Strips
Perhaps the boldest of the batch—chicken served in a waffle cone. It’s a playful spin that marries the savory and dessert worlds in a single handheld bite.
3. Jerk BBQ with Pineapple Salsa
This flavor leans island style: smoky jerk BBQ meets sweet pineapple salsa. It’s perfect for resort dining and pairs well with tropical resort vibes.
4. Seaside Chicken Strips
Seasoned aïoli, pretzel bits, and garlic combine to evoke a salty-sea breeze feel. It’s clever and thematic, especially at Columbia Harbour House near waterfront views.
Locations & Rollout Strategy
Disney’s approach is to scatter flavors across both park quick-service restaurants and resort dining venues, maximizing guest access. For example:
- Magic Kingdom fans will want to visit Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café for Buffalo strips or Pinocchio Village Haus for the Lemon Pepper-Parmesan variant.
- Resort guests have multiple options: Rosie’s All-American Café will serve Spicy Aïoli, Primo Piatto will host Citrus-glazed, and Contempo Café gets Spicy Ranch.
- At water park and future venues, Buffalo Ranch and Waffle Cone options expand the reach further.
- Certain flavors are also scheduled to launch at Blizzard Beach water park in 2026, showcasing Disney’s long-term menu planning.
Disney aims to generate buzz by having fans “hunt” for flavors across the resort, experiencing new tastes in new settings.
Disney’s new menu expansion is bold and ambitious: 13 sauced chicken strips launching across parks and resorts is a massive undertaking.
With flavors ranging from Honey Buffalo with Ranch to Waffle Cone Chicken Strips and Gochujang glaze, Disney is aiming to turn a familiar favorite into an ever-exciting discovery.
This rollout signals a new era of culinary creativity at Walt Disney World’s quick-service venues—one where every visit might offer a chance to try something completely new.
Whether you go for the tangy citrus, spicy ranch, or a chicken-in-waffle adventure, your next trip just might become tastier than ever.
FAQs
When do the 13 new sauced chicken strips arrive at Disney World?
They launch on October 8 across select dining locations in parks and resorts.
Are all 13 flavors available everywhere?
Not necessarily. Each flavor is assigned to specific quick-service or resort venues. Guests may need to visit multiple locations to try them all.
Do these strips cost more than regular chicken strips?
They likely come at a premium given their specialty sauces, toppings, and novelty status compared to standard menu items.
