Disney Launches Lightsaber Churros For Star Wars Day
When it comes to Disney, there’s no shortage of excitement and fun. That’s certainly the case with the announcement of this year’s May the 4th Foodie Guide. If you’re unaware, or rep team Trekkie over Jedi, May the 4th is a day that celebrates the mega movie franchise that is Star Wars. Simply put, it’s a pun for the franchise’s most famous line, “May the force be with you.”
The entire Disney galaxy will be joining in on the celebration. That includes Disney Parks worldwide with Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris. Along with Star Wars-centric activities, Disney’s lineup of food offerings are sure to put you in tune with the force. From savory stars to sweet sabers, you and your stomach will be satisfied.
To get you excited for the festivities, we’ve put together a list of highlights from this year’s May the 4th Foodie Guide. Thanks to Disney, you won’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to try these delicious eats.
DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT
Marceline’s Confectionery (Mobile order available)
- Grogu Candy Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in colored white chocolate with gold sanding sugar for the belt
HOTELS OF DISNEYLAND RESORT
Grand Californian Hotel Lobby Cart (Available April 28 through May 30)
- Star Wars Sugar Cookie
- Wookiee Cookie
- Pretzel Lightsabers
WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
Backlot Express (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)
- Darth Vader Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with chocolate-peanut butter buttercream, dipped in dark chocolate ganache, edged in chocolate flakes, and topped with a chocolate Darth Vader
- Wookiee Cookie: Two oatmeal cookies with vanilla cream filling garnished with a milk chocolate sash on top
Churro Carts at The Market (Available May 4 and 5) and Grand Avenue and Anaheim Produce (Available May 4 through 31)
- Lightsaber Churro: Served with chocolate sauce
Ronto Roasters
- Light Up! Acid Spitter Orb Sipper with Lanyard: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit five per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (Available while supplies last beginning May 4)
DISNEY SPRINGS
The Ganachery
- Queen Amidala Chocolate Piñata: Dark chocolate piñata filled with ruby chocolate and raspberry bark (Available May 1 through 31)
- Ahsoka Pop: Plant-based coconut and blueberry swirl pop enrobed in dark chocolate (Available May 1 through 31)
- Millennium Falcon Pop: Milk chocolate pop with crisp pearls (Currently available)
Swirls on the Water (Available May 4 through 31)
- Loyal Astromech Swirl: Dole Whip Mango swirled with habanero soft-serve in a red velvet cone with toasted graham cracker crumbs, chocolate rocks, and a BB-8 edible garnish
DISNEYLAND PARK
Cool Station (Available starting May 4)
- Grogu Meringue: With white chocolate icing and macaron (Available while supplies last)
Mark your calendars, May the 4th Galactic Goodies are right around the corner.
