Terra Treats at Animal Kingdom Swaps out Hot Dogs for Ice Cream

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Terra Treats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now serving ice cream.

In February 2026, Disney’s Animal Kingdom made a subtle change at Terra Treats, one of its quick-service snack spots. Previously known for its Colombian-style hot dogs and drinks, Terra Treats now focuses on sweet treats like hand-scooped ice cream, specialty sundaes, floats, and waffle cones.

What’s New on the Menu?

The popular Colombian-style hot dogs, both traditional and plant-based, with their toppings of salsa verde and pineapple sauce, are no longer available. Some regional drinks have also been removed from the menu.

In their place, the updated February 2026 offerings focus on frozen treats:

  • Hand-scooped ice cream in classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and cookies-and-cream, served in cups or waffle cones.
  • Creative specialty desserts such as Carrot Cake Sundae and Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich.
  • Soda floats served with Coca-Cola fountain beverages.

Disney is focusing more on desserts to appeal to guests’ cravings for sweets, particularly during warmer weather when refreshing treats are most popular.

The new menu is full of popular choices and brings back beloved favorites. Things like hand-scooped ice cream – a theme park tradition – are always a hit, and treats like cookies-and-cream or elaborate sundaes are perfect for sharing on social media.

However, the transition raises questions about variety and balance:

  • Less Savory Choice: The hot dog offerings, particularly the Colombian-style version that gave Terra Treats a unique identity, are now gone. Guests seeking a hearty, savory snack don’t have many comparable quick options in that immediate area anymore.
  • Menu Redundancy: Other locations in Animal Kingdom already serve ice cream and sweet treats. Turning Terra Treats into yet another dessert stop may overcrowd that segment of park dining, rather than filling a gap.

If you’re visiting Terra Treats with kids or people who enjoy ice cream as a special treat, the recent changes might feel a little too familiar instead of exciting. This isn’t just happening at Terra Treats, though. Animal Kingdom has been updating its quick-service food options throughout the park, with some kiosks changing menus, closing down, or offering completely new items.

What Does This Menu Change Suggest?

This indicates Disney is trying out new food and quick-service options as part of a broader effort to update its parks and resorts – likely to better match what guests want and make things run more efficiently.

For those who truly enjoyed flavorful, fast food, the closing of this unique hot dog stand—particularly one known for its creative and globally-inspired toppings—feels like a loss of variety.

Disney’s choice to swap hot dogs at Terra Treats for more ice cream is a typical theme park move – they’re choosing options that most people will enjoy over something special or different. The new ice cream selection will likely be very popular, especially when the park is crowded and with families looking for quick, visually appealing treats to beat the heat.

However, this also shows a recent trend in fast-food restaurants towards offering things that are simple and sweet, potentially meaning we’re seeing fewer unique, flavorful options that used to make the parks special.

As a big fan of the park’s food, I’ve heard Terra Treats is still serving up some good snacks, but if you’re looking for a real meal, you might have to wander a bit further. Honestly, it’s a small trade-off – it’s kinda cool that my childhood favorite is now a delicious sundae, even if it means walking a little extra!

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2026-02-18 18:56