This week, in a 7-part series, we are settling the most delicious culinary debate in Orlando: Which park snacks from Disney and Universal are truly the most Magically Epic?
Yesterday, in a battle with the multi-layered Cheeseburgooshi from Citywalk’s very own Cowfish restaurant, Disney’s legendary Cheeseburger Spring Rolls delivered a decisive win, tying our overall score at 1-1. Today, we move into the realm of the truly satisfying portable meal—the category of “Wrap Masters.”
This battle pits the savory legend of the Star Wars galaxy against a delicious, high-tech new challenger from the world of Vikings.
Disney’s Galactic Legend: The Ronto Wrap
The Ronto Wrap, found at Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Hollywood Studios), isn’t just a snack; it’s a culinary icon of the Black Spire Outpost. This hearty wrap is built for hungry travelers trekking across the galaxy in search of breakfast or lunch!
The core of a lunchtime Ronto Wrap is a generous portion of roasted pork, sliced and piled high, followed by a grilled pork sausage, and topped with a creamy peppercorn sauce and tangy slaw. All of this is nestled inside a warm pita bread. It’s savory, smoky, and unbelievably filling. Ronto Wraps come in several breakfast versions as well, and overall the genius of the Ronto Wrap lies in the balance of flavors that Disney weaves into these wonderful handheld meals. The Ronto Wrap is the gold standard for a themed, portable meal.
Universal’s Viking Innovation: Mac & Cheese Cones
Universal fights back with one of the most anticipated savory items from the newly opened Epic Universe’s Isle of Berk: the Mac & Cheese Cone. While the name is simple, the delivery is pure innovation.
Inspired by the cone-shaped portable food popular in other parks this delectable meal is a large, crispy, garlicky, bread-based cone overflowing with creamy, perfectly seasoned macaroni and cheese. It’s an epic comfort food, presented in the ultimate grab-and-go packaging. The version available in Isle of Berk has various toppings (bacon, chives, etc.) that elevate it beyond basic mac and cheese, making it a warm, cheesy, and deeply satisfying bite that can be enjoyed with just one hand while exploring the Viking village.
The Decisive Verdict
This battle hinges entirely on execution and portability.
The Mac & Cheese Cone is a triumph of comfort food engineering. It is delicious, fun to eat, and truly handheld. It’s exactly the kind of satisfying, simple meal you crave after a few hours of flying with dragons.
However, the Ronto Wrap has earned its legendary status. It is a more complex meal, offering layers of meat, sauce, and vegetable crunch that deliver a far superior flavor profile. It is perfectly secured and easy to eat without spillage, making it equally portable. The Ronto Wrap delivers a level of culinary completeness that the Mac & Cheese Cone, despite its genius delivery method, cannot quite match. It’s savory perfection that transports you to a different galaxy.
The Mac & Cheese Cone is an incredible newcomer, one that we will go back for time and again, but the Ronto Wrap is the undisputed champion of the versatile and portable park meal.
WINNER: Disney (Ronto Wrap)
Current SNACK WARS Score: Universal 1 / Disney 2
Disney takes the lead! Join us tomorrow for Day 4: Tantalizing Tots! We’re moving to the world of crispy potatoes, pitting Disney’s delicious Cheddar, Bacon, and Ranch Tots (from Friar’s Nook at Magic Kingdom) against Universal’s whimsical Who Hash (one of the loaded tots options served up in Seuss Landing in Islands of Adventure)!
Disagree? Have you experienced both Ronto Wraps & the new Mac & Cheese Cones and want to tell everyone why the epic answer is Mac & Cheese Cones? Feel free to comment, like this post, subscribe, or follow us on social media! See our links for more magically epic content!
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