Virtually precisely 12 months in the past, there was once a bloodbath within the Magic Kingdom. It was once the Sleepy Hole Scandal of Summer season ’24, and I bring it to mind love it was once the day prior to this. Some brainiac at Walt Disney Global majorly tousled the only (and best!) Magic Kingdom counter provider menu that didn’t want any adjustments.
Out went the waffle sandwiches, in got here Mickey Mouse formed waffles. However that wasn’t all. The Recent Fruit Waffle Sandwich got here with bananas, berries, and chocolate-hazelnut unfold, while it was once changed by way of two separate Mickey Mouse waffles: one with the berries, and one with the don’t-call-it-Nutella and bananas. It was once either-or, no longer each. And that was once an actual drawback, as a result of what’s the purpose of even consuming fruit if it’s no longer slathered in unfold?!
There was once numerous conjecture and hypothesis that the owner of Sleepy Hole (Ichabod Crane, I suppose?) and whether or not they have been in truth using the notorious Disney Vault technique. Because it seems, the solution to that query is sure. In spite of fierce and rapid fan pushback, the unhealthy waffles have been allowed to exist for a complete 12 months–from June 2024 till June 2025. After which all at once, simply as the talk has been all however forgotten (however by no means forgiven), the previous waffles are again. Or so it sort of feels.
What came about ultimate summer season was once an unlucky incident. Calling it a scandal isn’t an irony, because the above-referenced publish garnered 70 feedback (few, if any, that have been sure), plus a flurry of task on social media. The backlash was once so rapid, unanimous and fierce that I assumed indisputably Walt Disney Global would acknowledge what a horrible determination it was once and undo the wear and tear.
Finally, it wasn’t that way back that the ‘Ohana Noodlegate Scandal of Fall ’21 had roiled the Seven Seas Lagoon space. That unhealthy determination was once in no time walked again, prior to the primary visitors have been even subjected to a noodleless ‘Ohana. It was once a large win for fanatics, and showcased Walt Disney Global’s responsiveness and willingness to proper ill-advised choices, a minimum of occassionally.
Our hope was once that the Sleepy Hole Scandal of Summer season ’24 could be a identical tale. That it wasn’t a question of cost-cutting or the rest with nefarious motivations, however relatively, deficient judgment. (“By no means characteristic to malice what may also be adequately defined by way of stupidity.”) No longer a devious determination by way of an accountant, however an uninformed or green culinary workforce member who idea they have been including just a little of persona to the menu by way of changing the “generic” waffles with massive Mickey Mouse ones. Finally, who doesn’t love Mickey Mouse waffles?!
Our hope was once additional strengthened when Walt Disney Global overhauled the menu at Pecos Invoice Tall Story Inn and Cafe, which was once an enormous win. That reworked one of the vital worst and maximum unambitious menus at Walt Disney Global into one of the vital easiest–like Chipotle, however with much less customization. The previous menu there was once so unhealthy and this type of fall from grace that it triggered us to pen “The Demise of Pecos Invoice.”
For the reason that, most likely the Walt Disney Global culinary workforce was once merely going round Magic Kingdom, looking for tactics to mend the worst meals park, and easily made a colossal–however correctable–misstep. One that will be fastened briefly order. That didn’t occur. As an alternative, they strengthened the perception that there was once a herbal order to Magic Kingdom’s eating place mediocrity, and for every sure exchange there needed to be an equivalent and reverse detrimental one.
The attention-grabbing factor was once that the culinary workforce did make incremental enhancements to the unhealthy Mickey Mouse waffles. They in the end blended the inexplicably separate berry and Nutella choices, ensuing on this half-measure:
Sadly, the true method to this was once merely hitting the “undo” button and going again to the previous hand-held waffle menu at Sleepy Hole. Don’t repair what isn’t damaged and all that. If Walt Disney Global have been in point of fact taking note of visitor comments, that’s what they’d’ve achieved, as a result of subsequent to nobody was once proud of that fluctuate.
This Mickey Waffle with Chocolate-Hazelnut Unfold, Bananas, Berries, and Whipped Cream was once effective. Certainly no longer terrible and even unhealthy. If I by no means had the previous waffle sandwich and this Mickey Mouse Waffle have been merely added to the menu at a funnel cake stand, I’d in truth be enthusiastic about it.
The mix of fruit and Nutella is scrumptious, as-always, and including a Mickey Waffle to the combination makes it subsequent degree. And possibly this was once what Walt Disney Global is depending on–first timers attempting and loving this extra photogenic snack. (Is it extra photogenic, despite the fact that?!)
Alternatively, it merely was once lower than the criteria of the previous waffle sandwiches, that have been the very uncommon 10/10 snack/entrees at Magic Kingdom. It wasn’t simply the Mickey Mouse presentation. One thing else concerning the waffle modified.
The sandwiches have been way more sturdy, and had a chewy high quality (in an effective way–it jogged my memory of ube minus the flavour) completely befitting of a hand-held snack. The Mickey Mouse Waffles don’t have any springiness–additionally they were given soggy and cave in temporarily. It wasn’t terrible–and “no longer terrible” is mainly a win by way of Magic Kingdom meals requirements–but it surely wasn’t a winner just like the waffle sandwiches.
Neatly, my buddies, it sounds as if that excellent has after all triumphed over evil (doesn’t really feel reasonably proper to discuss with Mickey Mouse as “evil” however simply roll with it) and the previous waffle sandwiches have apparently returned. Right here’s a take a look at Cellular Order for Sleepy Hole as of June 12, 2025:
Sooner than we in advance grasp the ‘Project Completed’ banner, I need to watch out to underscore the above, which is that the Mickey Mouse form was once no longer the one factor with the former waffles.
The ones have been additionally no longer sandwich-grade waffles, so if the substances of the batter or preparation ways haven’t modified and best the form has, we’re proper again the place we have been ultimate week. I’d additionally indicate that Cellular Order isn’t describing or depicting those as “sandwiches.”
Alternatively, I’ve gained one reader document and heard a few others on social media that those are, in reality, the previous “excellent model” of the Sleepy Hole waffle sandwiches. It’s going to require long taste-testing of my very own to corroborate, however for now, I’m feeling beautiful excellent about this.
Something I’d indicate to whoever is listening, is that the Candy-and-Highly spiced Maple Hen Waffle will have to be served with Broccoli Slaw. That texture is a huge a part of what “made” that waffle sandwich, bettering the flavour profile and mouthfeel whilst additionally (I will best suppose) making it a well being meals due to have “broccoli” within the identify.
Or they may be able to dig again even deeper into the archive and convey again the unique recipe with arugula! The actual OG model of this sandwich from ~2012 is pictured above. It modified in numerous small and refined tactics through the years, however was once nonetheless improbable till ultimate summer season’s scandal struck Sleepy Hole.
Whilst we’re making random requests, I’d additionally love to look Walt Disney Global carry again the Ham & Cheese Omelet Breakfast Sandwich in addition to the Ham, Swiss, and Prosciutto Waffle Sandwich (I cherished that herbed mayo).
The ones have been each rather short-lived and feature now been long gone for years, however with the resurgent reputation that Sleepy Hole has noticed, I’d consider each could be giant winners. In all probability that’s a part of the issue, despite the fact that–that Sleepy Hole is fairly low capability and the extra advanced menu creates problems with that.
Till we’re ready to taste-test the brand new (previous?) waffles, I’ll indicate that Sleepy Hole serves a Foot-Lengthy Corn Canine, which is in contrast to different corn canines at Walt Disney Global in the case of its (upper) high quality.
That is freshly-battered and was once the most productive corn canine I’ve had at Magic Kingdom. We’re speaking high quality drawing near Little Purple Wagon at Disneyland right here. It’s nonetheless not so good as the OG waffle sandwiches, but it surely’s certainly awesome to the Mickey Mouse incarnation.
I’d even argue that this corn canine is healthier, less expensive, and larger than the choices served over on the “viral” Blue Ribbon Corn Canine. The ones ultimate two issues aren’t even up for debate. It is less expensive and it is larger. Most effective query is whether or not it’s higher–and I say it’s. And in spite of everything, for those who’re in Magic Kingdom yearning a corn canine, an choice the entire excess of at BoardWalk isn’t going to do you a lot excellent.
In the end, whilst execution and total high quality continues to be noticed, this feels like a waffle win for Sleepy Hole Inn. I’m in point of fact excited to revisit my previous hang-out and check out out those snacks. With a bit of luck, they’re as excellent as what we misplaced again throughout the Sleepy Hole Scandalous Summer season of ’24.
Are you able to consider if Magic Kingdom will get each a really perfect midnight parade with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night time Away and impressive waffle sandwiches all in the similar summer season? It’ll be just like the halcyon days of the 2010s far and wide once more! Are Walt Disney Global fanatics even mentally and bodily ready for that?!
In my opinion, I can’t wait to clutch either one of those little beauties and stake out a place within reach alongside the parade path. Not anything reasonably like a waffle sandwich in every hand on a crisp summer season night time with a view of Cinderella Citadel and the nice and cozy glow of an excellent night time parade drawing near because the track swells. Right here’s hoping that’s precisely what we’re getting, as a result of whether it is, we’re so again.
Making plans a Walt Disney Global travel? Know about inns on our Walt Disney Global Lodges Opinions web page. For the place to devour, learn our Walt Disney Global Eating place Opinions. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to shop for, learn our Pointers for Saving Cash on Walt Disney Global Tickets publish. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys publish takes a novel take a look at artful pieces to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney Global Journey Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, the most productive position to start out is our Walt Disney Global Go back and forth Making plans Information for the whole thing you wish to have to grasp!
YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you take into consideration the menu updates at Sleepy Hole in Magic Kingdom? Are you excited for those adjustments and additions? Ideas on any of the brand new or changed dishes mentioned right here? Do you compromise or disagree with my overview? Any questions we will assist you to resolution? Listening to your comments–even whilst you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please percentage your ideas beneath within the feedback!
Virtually precisely 12 months in the past, there was once a bloodbath within the Magic Kingdom. It was once the Sleepy Hole Scandal of Summer season ’24, and I bring it to mind love it was once the day prior to this. Some brainiac at Walt Disney Global majorly tousled the only (and best!) Magic Kingdom counter provider menu that didn’t want any adjustments.
Out went the waffle sandwiches, in got here Mickey Mouse formed waffles. However that wasn’t all. The Recent Fruit Waffle Sandwich got here with bananas, berries, and chocolate-hazelnut unfold, while it was once changed by way of two separate Mickey Mouse waffles: one with the berries, and one with the don’t-call-it-Nutella and bananas. It was once either-or, no longer each. And that was once an actual drawback, as a result of what’s the purpose of even consuming fruit if it’s no longer slathered in unfold?!
There was once numerous conjecture and hypothesis that the owner of Sleepy Hole (Ichabod Crane, I suppose?) and whether or not they have been in truth using the notorious Disney Vault technique. Because it seems, the solution to that query is sure. In spite of fierce and rapid fan pushback, the unhealthy waffles have been allowed to exist for a complete 12 months–from June 2024 till June 2025. After which all at once, simply as the talk has been all however forgotten (however by no means forgiven), the previous waffles are again. Or so it sort of feels.
What came about ultimate summer season was once an unlucky incident. Calling it a scandal isn’t an irony, because the above-referenced publish garnered 70 feedback (few, if any, that have been sure), plus a flurry of task on social media. The backlash was once so rapid, unanimous and fierce that I assumed indisputably Walt Disney Global would acknowledge what a horrible determination it was once and undo the wear and tear.
Finally, it wasn’t that way back that the ‘Ohana Noodlegate Scandal of Fall ’21 had roiled the Seven Seas Lagoon space. That unhealthy determination was once in no time walked again, prior to the primary visitors have been even subjected to a noodleless ‘Ohana. It was once a large win for fanatics, and showcased Walt Disney Global’s responsiveness and willingness to proper ill-advised choices, a minimum of occassionally.
Our hope was once that the Sleepy Hole Scandal of Summer season ’24 could be a identical tale. That it wasn’t a question of cost-cutting or the rest with nefarious motivations, however relatively, deficient judgment. (“By no means characteristic to malice what may also be adequately defined by way of stupidity.”) No longer a devious determination by way of an accountant, however an uninformed or green culinary workforce member who idea they have been including just a little of persona to the menu by way of changing the “generic” waffles with massive Mickey Mouse ones. Finally, who doesn’t love Mickey Mouse waffles?!
Our hope was once additional strengthened when Walt Disney Global overhauled the menu at Pecos Invoice Tall Story Inn and Cafe, which was once an enormous win. That reworked one of the vital worst and maximum unambitious menus at Walt Disney Global into one of the vital easiest–like Chipotle, however with much less customization. The previous menu there was once so unhealthy and this type of fall from grace that it triggered us to pen “The Demise of Pecos Invoice.”
For the reason that, most likely the Walt Disney Global culinary workforce was once merely going round Magic Kingdom, looking for tactics to mend the worst meals park, and easily made a colossal–however correctable–misstep. One that will be fastened briefly order. That didn’t occur. As an alternative, they strengthened the perception that there was once a herbal order to Magic Kingdom’s eating place mediocrity, and for every sure exchange there needed to be an equivalent and reverse detrimental one.
The attention-grabbing factor was once that the culinary workforce did make incremental enhancements to the unhealthy Mickey Mouse waffles. They in the end blended the inexplicably separate berry and Nutella choices, ensuing on this half-measure:
Sadly, the true method to this was once merely hitting the “undo” button and going again to the previous hand-held waffle menu at Sleepy Hole. Don’t repair what isn’t damaged and all that. If Walt Disney Global have been in point of fact taking note of visitor comments, that’s what they’d’ve achieved, as a result of subsequent to nobody was once proud of that fluctuate.
This Mickey Waffle with Chocolate-Hazelnut Unfold, Bananas, Berries, and Whipped Cream was once effective. Certainly no longer terrible and even unhealthy. If I by no means had the previous waffle sandwich and this Mickey Mouse Waffle have been merely added to the menu at a funnel cake stand, I’d in truth be enthusiastic about it.
The mix of fruit and Nutella is scrumptious, as-always, and including a Mickey Waffle to the combination makes it subsequent degree. And possibly this was once what Walt Disney Global is depending on–first timers attempting and loving this extra photogenic snack. (Is it extra photogenic, despite the fact that?!)
Alternatively, it merely was once lower than the criteria of the previous waffle sandwiches, that have been the very uncommon 10/10 snack/entrees at Magic Kingdom. It wasn’t simply the Mickey Mouse presentation. One thing else concerning the waffle modified.
The sandwiches have been way more sturdy, and had a chewy high quality (in an effective way–it jogged my memory of ube minus the flavour) completely befitting of a hand-held snack. The Mickey Mouse Waffles don’t have any springiness–additionally they were given soggy and cave in temporarily. It wasn’t terrible–and “no longer terrible” is mainly a win by way of Magic Kingdom meals requirements–but it surely wasn’t a winner just like the waffle sandwiches.
Neatly, my buddies, it sounds as if that excellent has after all triumphed over evil (doesn’t really feel reasonably proper to discuss with Mickey Mouse as “evil” however simply roll with it) and the previous waffle sandwiches have apparently returned. Right here’s a take a look at Cellular Order for Sleepy Hole as of June 12, 2025:
Sooner than we in advance grasp the ‘Project Completed’ banner, I need to watch out to underscore the above, which is that the Mickey Mouse form was once no longer the one factor with the former waffles.
The ones have been additionally no longer sandwich-grade waffles, so if the substances of the batter or preparation ways haven’t modified and best the form has, we’re proper again the place we have been ultimate week. I’d additionally indicate that Cellular Order isn’t describing or depicting those as “sandwiches.”
Alternatively, I’ve gained one reader document and heard a few others on social media that those are, in reality, the previous “excellent model” of the Sleepy Hole waffle sandwiches. It’s going to require long taste-testing of my very own to corroborate, however for now, I’m feeling beautiful excellent about this.
Something I’d indicate to whoever is listening, is that the Candy-and-Highly spiced Maple Hen Waffle will have to be served with Broccoli Slaw. That texture is a huge a part of what “made” that waffle sandwich, bettering the flavour profile and mouthfeel whilst additionally (I will best suppose) making it a well being meals due to have “broccoli” within the identify.
Or they may be able to dig again even deeper into the archive and convey again the unique recipe with arugula! The actual OG model of this sandwich from ~2012 is pictured above. It modified in numerous small and refined tactics through the years, however was once nonetheless improbable till ultimate summer season’s scandal struck Sleepy Hole.
Whilst we’re making random requests, I’d additionally love to look Walt Disney Global carry again the Ham & Cheese Omelet Breakfast Sandwich in addition to the Ham, Swiss, and Prosciutto Waffle Sandwich (I cherished that herbed mayo).
The ones have been each rather short-lived and feature now been long gone for years, however with the resurgent reputation that Sleepy Hole has noticed, I’d consider each could be giant winners. In all probability that’s a part of the issue, despite the fact that–that Sleepy Hole is fairly low capability and the extra advanced menu creates problems with that.
Till we’re ready to taste-test the brand new (previous?) waffles, I’ll indicate that Sleepy Hole serves a Foot-Lengthy Corn Canine, which is in contrast to different corn canines at Walt Disney Global in the case of its (upper) high quality.
That is freshly-battered and was once the most productive corn canine I’ve had at Magic Kingdom. We’re speaking high quality drawing near Little Purple Wagon at Disneyland right here. It’s nonetheless not so good as the OG waffle sandwiches, but it surely’s certainly awesome to the Mickey Mouse incarnation.
I’d even argue that this corn canine is healthier, less expensive, and larger than the choices served over on the “viral” Blue Ribbon Corn Canine. The ones ultimate two issues aren’t even up for debate. It is less expensive and it is larger. Most effective query is whether or not it’s higher–and I say it’s. And in spite of everything, for those who’re in Magic Kingdom yearning a corn canine, an choice the entire excess of at BoardWalk isn’t going to do you a lot excellent.
In the end, whilst execution and total high quality continues to be noticed, this feels like a waffle win for Sleepy Hole Inn. I’m in point of fact excited to revisit my previous hang-out and check out out those snacks. With a bit of luck, they’re as excellent as what we misplaced again throughout the Sleepy Hole Scandalous Summer season of ’24.
Are you able to consider if Magic Kingdom will get each a really perfect midnight parade with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night time Away and impressive waffle sandwiches all in the similar summer season? It’ll be just like the halcyon days of the 2010s far and wide once more! Are Walt Disney Global fanatics even mentally and bodily ready for that?!
In my opinion, I can’t wait to clutch either one of those little beauties and stake out a place within reach alongside the parade path. Not anything reasonably like a waffle sandwich in every hand on a crisp summer season night time with a view of Cinderella Citadel and the nice and cozy glow of an excellent night time parade drawing near because the track swells. Right here’s hoping that’s precisely what we’re getting, as a result of whether it is, we’re so again.
Making plans a Walt Disney Global travel? Know about inns on our Walt Disney Global Lodges Opinions web page. For the place to devour, learn our Walt Disney Global Eating place Opinions. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to shop for, learn our Pointers for Saving Cash on Walt Disney Global Tickets publish. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys publish takes a novel take a look at artful pieces to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney Global Journey Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, the most productive position to start out is our Walt Disney Global Go back and forth Making plans Information for the whole thing you wish to have to grasp!
YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you take into consideration the menu updates at Sleepy Hole in Magic Kingdom? Are you excited for those adjustments and additions? Ideas on any of the brand new or changed dishes mentioned right here? Do you compromise or disagree with my overview? Any questions we will assist you to resolution? Listening to your comments–even whilst you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please percentage your ideas beneath within the feedback!
