Crazy for Cotton Candy

Social Media is going crazy for the fun new Light Up Cotton Candy at Disney Parks. Coast to coast and around the world this colorful treat is bringing smiles to the masses and gaining ground as Instagramers show pleasure their fluffy, flashy, rainbow treats.


Light Up Cotton Candy At The Magic Kingdom

The gossamer masterpieces have been spotted at Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland. Delightful cotton candy (also known as candy floss or fairy floss) is almost pure spun sugar with just a touch of food coloring and flavoring added to give it that distinct flavor. Usually the fun of the treat is in tearing off the fine wisps of sugary threads and letting it dissolve on your tongue. Leave it to Disney to kick it up with a flashing show of color that makes you feel like you're at a party.

Wonder how it's done? Apparently the trick is in the stick. Check out what our friends over at the Disney Food Blog had to say about this most magical fairy floss when they tried it.

Even with all the Disney magic, this is still a sticky treat that requires some clean-up post nibble. So if Light Up Cotton Candy is on your Magic Kingdom must eat list, be sure to pack some wet wipes in your day bag, or know where the nearest sink is.

Will you be trying this treat? Leave a comment and let us know!