Disney World has almost every food imaginable. From snack stands to the seemingly endless amount of restaurants in and around the parkThe only difficult thing about eating at Disney World is choosing what and where to eat. The best thing about food at Disney World is that many of its restaurants, cafes, and shops feature delicacies from smaller companies that are truly artisans of their respective crafts, such as the bakery behind Disney World’s dome-shaped cakes.
Another small company behind one of Disney World’s most successful and popular snacks is Popcorn Junkie. This small family business is responsible for supplying the park with delicious popcorn of all kinds of magical flavors. The company even helps Disney World develop unique flavors that are only available at the park.
Since 2018, Popcorn Junkie has been the supplier behind the sweet and savory popcorn flavors available at Disney World. Supplying the park is not an easy task. According All recipesPopcorn Junkie produces a whopping 1,200 gallons of popcorn each week. Disney likes Popcorn Junkie so much that the small company has even started supplying popcorn to the Disney cruise line.
Meet the popcorn addict
Owned and operated by Neal and Minetta Crosier, this family business serendipitously became the popcorn king of Disney World. In 2018, Disney representatives and leaders stumbled upon the delights of Popcorn Junkie and fell in love with what the company had to offer. A partnership was quickly formed that took the small Orlando-based snack business to new heights.
Popcorn Junkie and Disney got to work developing new special popcorn flavors that would be exclusive to the park. A year later, in 2019, Popcorn Junkie products officially arrived in the parks. Today, this small business remains key to the development and creation of popular flavors in the park, such as Cheesy Cheddar and Strawberry Crunch.
What makes Popcorn Junkie so special beyond its collaboration with Disney is its dedication to making great-tasting popcorn that customers can feel good about eating. Popcorn Junkie is proud to serve popcorn made with non-GMO kernels. Their products also feature zero trans fat, meaning these treats, including those from the park, taste great and are guilt-free.