New Chicken Strips Galore Coming to the Walt Disney World Resort

I wasn’t planning on writing an article solely dedicated to 13 new chicken strips soon to debut at Disney World today, but here we are. Let’s face it. Chicken strips are pretty universal. Almost everyone loves them, whether they’ll admit it or not. You might even find me sitting on the Fantasyland castle wall, munching on a chicken strips kids’ meal from Cosmic Ray’s during Happily Ever After. So let’s take a look at the new “sauced” flavors set to debut on October 8, 2025, and where you can find them.

Waffle Cone Chicken Strips

We’ll start with the Waffle Cone Chicken Strips. Per Disney, these tasty bites are a unique take on classic chicken and waffles that will satisfy both the sweet and savory fans out there.

Where to Find Them:

• Beaches Pool Bar and Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips with Ranch

Next, we have the Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips with Ranch. Disney states that the ranch dip lovers are in for a treat with this sauced version.

Where to Find Them:

• Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips

The new Sweet Chili Aïoli Chicken Strips deliciously combine a chili flavor with a hint of sweetness in aïoli form. They are a little more widespread location-wise.

Where to Find Them:

• World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Typhoon Tilly’s at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Buffalo Chicken Strips

Few things are more classic (and delicious) than Buffalo Chicken Strips. They are also topped with ranch seasoning.

Where to Find Them:

• Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café at Magic Kingdom

Lemon Pepper-Parmesan Chicken Strips

This next order of chicken strips features lemon, pepper, and Parmesan. Per Disney, the Lemon Pepper-Parmesan Chicken Strips combine the rich flavor of garlic butter and parmesan with lemon-pepper for a delightful bite that will leave you wanting more.

Where to Find Them:

• Pinocchio Village Haus

Gochujang-glazed Chicken Strips

This next sauce combination promises a flavor journey: The Gochujang-glazed Chicken Strips. (I’m pretty sure I had these the last time I mobile-ordered from Capt. Cook’s. To be fair, they were good.)

• Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips with Pineapple Salsa

If you’re looking for a little island spice, the Jerk BBQ Chicken Strips not only have that decadent BBQ flavor, but it add a touch of sweetness to pull it all together with the pineapple salsa topping.

You can find these at:

• End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
• Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Spicy Aïoli Chicken Strips

These Spicy Aioli Chicken Strips add a ton of sauce. Disney promises this version will be a favorite new park snack.

Where to Find Them:

• Rosie’s All-American Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Roasted Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Strips

If you like a little heat and cheese, try the Roasted Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Strips. Disney notes this order will take things to another level.

Find them at:

• Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort  
• Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Spicy Ranch Chicken Strips

The heat keeps coming with these  Spicy Ranch Chicken Strips. If you love a combination of spice with ranch, make sure to give them a try.

Where to Find Them:

• Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. 

Citrus-glazed Chicken Strips 

Okay, I will try anything from Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort. We consider it the best resort quick service around. This location will soon offer the Citrus-glazed Chicken Strips. Per Disney, the refreshing citrus flavor combined with savory strips makes for an elevated take on a classic.

Find them at:

• Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips

While we’ve discussed several similar takes, we haven’t talked about this one: Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strips. This version combines tangy buffalo with creamy ranch for a can’t-miss bite.

Here’s Where to Find Them:

• Lottawatta Lodge at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (Launching in 2026)
• Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
• Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Seaside Chicken Strips

Last, we have the Seaside Chicken Strips. Per Disney, they are seasoned with a tasty seasoned aïoli, crushed pretzels, and crispy garlic that will make you feel like you’re sitting waterside with that sea breeze with each bite.

Where to Find Them:

• Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom

Okay, that’s a lot of chicken strips. If you’re a fan of these more modern sauced versions and flavors, we hope you’ll get a chance to try them on your next vacation. Remember that most of these locations do offer mobile order. We can’t recommend using the app enough to order your meals. See our guide with tips on using mobile order at Disney World to learn more.

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