Get ready, foodies: Walt Disney World is turning up the flavor with a lineup of 13 brand-new sauced chicken strips debuting across the resort beginning October 8, 2025. From sweet to spicy to savory: these inventive takes on a fan-favorite snack mean there’s now a strip for every craving.
A Flavor for Every Palate
Here’s a look at some of the standout offerings:
- Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips with Ranch: A sweet, tangy, and creamy combo available at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips: A perfect balance of heat and sweetness, served at multiple resort food courts including Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Wilderness Lodge.
- Waffle Cone Chicken Strips: A sweet-and-savory twist inspired by chicken and waffles, available at Beaches Pool Bar & Grill and Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom.
- Buffalo Chicken Strips: A ranch-seasoned take on the classic, served at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Magic Kingdom.
- Lemon Pepper-Parmesan Chicken Strips: A garlic butter and parmesan delight with a citrus kick, found at Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom.
- Gochujang-Glazed Chicken Strips: A Korean-inspired flavor packed with bold spice, available at Capt. Cook’s at Polynesian Village Resort and Pop Century Resort.
- Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips with Pineapple Salsa: Sweet and smoky island vibes available at Port Orleans Resorts, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Grand Floridian.
- Roasted Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Strips: Cheesy and spicy, served at Old Key West and Fort Wilderness.
- Citrus-Glazed Chicken Strips: A refreshing, savory-citrus flavor landing at Riviera Resort’s Primo Piatto.
- Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips: Tangy meets creamy at Yacht & Beach Club, All-Star Music, and Blizzard Beach (launching in 2026).
- Seaside Chicken Strips: Topped with seasoned aioli, crushed pretzels, and crispy garlic, available soon at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom.
A Resort-Wide Chicken Strip Celebration
With so many new flavors spread across Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, resorts, and even water parks: this rollout is one of the most extensive menu additions in recent memory. It ensures guests can grab a new twist on a familiar classic no matter where they are in Walt Disney World.
When to Try Them
The sauced strips officially launch on October 8, 2025: with some items (like the Buffalo Ranch) joining in 2026. Availability may vary by location: and all offerings are subject to change.
Janine is a theme park and pop culture nerd from an early age. Since 1994, she’s been traversing the theme park world and has enjoyed all things from Halloween events to new ride releases and beyond. When she’s not at a theme park, she’s probably at a concert or doing something fun with her kiddo.