The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook Review

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook by Ashley Craft

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The short version

Buy it if

Disney fans who miss park snacks
Families looking for weekend baking projects with kids

Skip it if

You need a photo for every recipe
You do not want to deep fry at home

What owners like

Clear instructions that beginners and kids can follow
Organization by park, with maps, adds to the fun
Strong nostalgia and a good mix of old and new treats
Attractive book that works well as a gift

Common complaints

Only a portion of the recipes have photos
Many recipes call for deep frying
Some need special equipment such as an ice cream maker or Mickey shaped molds
Mostly sweet or fried food with no nutrition information
A few copies do not taste quite like the park versions

Based on Goodreads reader reviews, a review on Life Fully Booked, and publisher details from NetGalley and Main Point Books..

Research scores

Does the job 7.5 100 park snacks that readers say turn out well at home

Quality 7.0 well organized with maps, but most recipes lack photos

Ease of use 7.0 easy instructions, though frying and molds add hurdles

Value 7.5 a 240 page hardcover that doubles as a gift

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

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What it does

A hardcover cookbook of 100 home versions of Disney park snacks and treats, from Dole Whip to Mickey pretzels, sorted by park.

Chapters by park, covering Disneyland, California Adventure and the Walt Disney World parks
Park maps showing where each snack is sold
Short history notes and fun facts with the recipes
Classics like Dole Whip and Mickey pretzels plus newer items such as blue milk and Jack Jack's Cookie Num Nums
Author grew up near Disneyland and did two Walt Disney World internships

A good gift for Disney fans who want to recreate park snacks at home, and most recipes are simple enough for beginners and kids. The trade-offs are photos for only some recipes, a lot of deep frying and the odd piece of special equipment.

How it compares

The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook by Ashley CraftBetter if you want sit down meals from park restaurants rather than snacks$$

The Unofficial Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook by Ashley CraftBetter if you want seasonal treats from park holiday events$$

Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World by Pam Brandon and Disney chefsBetter if you want official recipes from Disney itself$$

Specs

Author: Ashley Craft
Publisher: Adams Media (Simon & Schuster)
Published: November 10, 2020
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover, also ebook and audio
ISBN: 9781507214510
Recipes: 100
Series: Unofficial Cookbook Gift Series

Questions

Does The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook have a Dole Whip recipe?

Yes. Dole Whip is one of the headline recipes.

How many recipes are in The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook?

100.

Is it an official Disney book?

No. It is an unofficial cookbook from Adams Media.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Readers generally find the recipes easy to follow, though some need a deep fryer or special molds.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.