The best way to snack through Animal Kingdom for Under $10 is to discover some of the most unique and flavorful snacks from diverse cultures and regions! And I am not talking about your every day park fare array of snacks. At Animal Kingdom, you can enjoy unique sweet tropical treats to rich spicy flavors for under $10. Why not try a tropical Dole Whip or spicy kebab? I must admit, Animal Kingdom is my favorite snacking adventure.
Creature Comfort Foods
Although, Animal Kingdom offers a variety of flavorful snacks, it does still offer all of those familiar comfort foods that are perfect for our picky eaters, especially our kids. Fruit & nut cups, popcorn, Mickey pretzels, churros, ice cream, bakery snacks (cinnamon rolls & muffins), macaroons, and Dole Whip are available at various carts around the park. Prices range from $3 to $7 depending on your snack choice.
Where can you get that “extra kick” to get your park day started? The Creature Comforts quick service counter offers a variety of Frappunccinos, Starbuck refreshers, specialty coffees, and cold brews for under $10! Creature Comforts is located in Discovery Island.
Pongu Pongu
In Pandora–The World of Avatar, you can enjoy a Pongu Limpia ( a pineapple-cream cheese spring roll) for $3.79 at Pongu Pongu, but that is all you will get for our under $10 snacking price. Pongu Pongu does offer, though, a Na’vi-sized pretzel with beer cheese sauce for $12.99. This pretzel is a great shareable snack! Enjoy alcoholic beverages like ale, rum, and margaritas ranging from $12.25 to $15.50.
Satu’li Canteen
Despite, its over $10 meal prices, Satu’li Canteen in Pandora offers some delicious filling spicy choices like shrimp and chicken bowls if you are looking for a full meal for lunch or dinner. Prices range from $13.49 to $17.99. I, on the other hand, prefer to save my appetite for snacking around the park.
Equally important are kid’s meals. Reasonably priced kid’s meals at Satu’li Canteen are tasty cinnamon French toast for $7.99, cheeseburger steamed pods for $8.59, and cheese quesadillas for $7.29.
Terra Treats
Want a quick on-the-go snack while trekking to those Discovery Island attractions? Stop by Terra Treats for a slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza for $7.29, churros with chocolate sauce for $6.99, or a chocolate chip cookie for $4.29. This is sure to keep those kiddos full and happy! Grab a Lager for $9.50 while you stop in for those sweet treats.
Isle of Java
Delicious breakfast treats for under $10 are located at Isle Java in Discovery Island! Enjoy a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit, tiger tail chocolate twist, pumpkin muffin, Mickey cinnamon roll, or Mickey pretzel. The Isle also serves orange juice, milk, hot coco, and a variety of coffees.
The Smiling Crocodile
I surely do not want a crocodile smiling back at me, but for a meal replacement, I can find an assortment of Mexican style filling snacks for under $10 at The Smiling Crocodile. Enjoy nachos or a variety of different types of tacos at this location in Discovery Island for that under $10 budget.
Eight Spoon Cafe’
I can guarantee, you will not want to miss a stop at Eight Spoon Cafe’ in Discovery Island near the Tree of Life. This is by far my all-time favorite quick-service kiosk spot for snacking in Animal Kingdom. Here is where you will find a variety of baked mac and cheese with either Barbacoa Beef or pulled pork for under $10! Rich with pasta and protein, this is a filling well-proportioned snack that will provide you with a lot of energy as you make your way around the park.
In Animal Kingdom’s Africa area, visit Harambe Fruit Market, Tamu Tamu Refreshments, or Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery for those tasty classic Disney snacks and breakfast items for just under $10! Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery does serve breakfast totchos made of potato barrels, scrambled eggs, nacho cheese, and crumbled bacon for $10.99. I promise it’s worth the little extra splurge.
Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes
When visiting Asia in Animal Kingdom, stop in for some delicious Asian cuisine at the Yak & Yeti Food Cafes. Most entrees at Yak & Yeti will cost you over our $10 snack budget, but these entrees are large enough to share to keep your dining cost down. Prices range from $13.99 to $18.99 for entrees at Yak & Yeti.
What is another great find at Yak & Yeti? Their sides of course! Enjoy pork egg rolls, chicken fried rice, crispy park pot stickers, or a basket of fries for under $10! Want a tasty dessert? Try the banana pudding parfait or the mini mango pie.
Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
While heading to Mount Everest, why not cool off from the Florida heat with a sweet treat. Turn off at the pathway to the Mount Everest attraction and enjoy a cool refreshing waffle cone or frosty float at Anandapur Ice Cream Truck. Even better, get a Yeti sundae with blue cake crumbs and snowflakes for $6.79.
Adult Beverages
In addition to snacking, sometimes as adults, we need a little refreshment. Placed throughout the Animal Kingdom park are several bar-lounge locations. Get a tasty drink for $14.99 and under per adult.
As of March 2025, some parts of Dinoland U.S.A are still open. Make your way to Dinoland to experience snacks at Dino-Bite Snacks and Trilo-Bites for an assortment of classic Disney sweet and salty treats before these locations close to make way for a new Disney Animal Kingdom themed-land.
Water
Pixie Dust Tip: Make sure to drink plenty of water at Animal Kingdom. The park can get a bit hot and you want to stay hydrated after all that snacking. Remember you can ask for a cup of cold ice water at any quick-service location for FREE or fill up your water bottle at any water refill station.
Cost Saving Items for Your Animal Kingdom Visit
A must need item is a bag to carry all those must have park items like ponchos, sunscreen, sun glasses, hand sanitizer, and those extra park snacks. There are a variety of bag choices available on Amazon from backpacks, to sling bags, to belt bags. My go-to bag items are a sling bag for daytime and a belt bag for night (I switch bags on the days we go back to rest).
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Don’t forget to pack those ponchos, especially if you plan to take a splash down the Kali River Rapids or for those rainy Florida days. Ponchos in the Disney Parks can run you about $10 for a single child poncho and about $12 for a single adult poncho, but a family pack of 6 ponchos will only cost you $9.99 on Amazon. Now that’s savings! And let’s be honest, it’s more money that is put back into your pocket for all that snacking!
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Don’t forget to make room for a portable collapsible water bottle available on Amazon for $5.94. This is an easy storage item that fit right into your bag.
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Snacking through Animal Kingdom
Snacking through Animal Kingdom is a must when visiting the park! Follow our Budget the Magic Blog series for more information on under $10 snacks in the four Walt Disney World Parks.