Spiced Bacon Popcorn Crunch At Fort Wilderness

I love Popcorn! And March 12th, 2015 is National Popcorn Day, so why not celebrate with a look at one of our favorite Disney Popcorn Treats. Located at an unassuming little cart across the path from Pioneer Hall in Disney's Ft. Wilderness Resort, Spiced Bacon Popcorn Crunch caught my eye one evening while heading to the Hoop-Dee-Doo. With a good half hour before the show, I figured a little appetizer could hold us over to until the show.


Spiced Bacon Popcorn At Fort Wilderness


The menu here is short and simple, just a light snack to hold you over until show time or keep you warm on the wagon ride. Popcorn and Cookies, Hot Cider and Cocoa, most to be had with a Dining Plan Snack Credit. It's also worth noting that they sell a couple of beers here, as well as a Hot Toddy made from Hot Apple Cider and Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine, just to ward off any nighttime chill.


Small But Worthy Fort Wilderness Snack Cart
Fort Wilderness Snack Cart Menu


The Spiced Bacon Popcorn Crunch comes in bag just perfect for munching. The ingredients are straight forward with Popcorn, Nueske's Bacon, Cajun Spice, Kosher Salt, Brown Sugar giving the snack its spark. Though obviously not made at the cart the snack seemed fresh and crisp. The sweet coating on the popcorn had a lighter flavor than I was expecting and nicely mitigated the cajun spice. The spice seemed fairly mild to me at first, but after a couple handfuls the heat builds up. The use of real bacon in the mix means that you only really get that meatiness when you bite into a piece, creating a fun burst of flavor.


Some Yummy Popcorn Shots


I think this was a great snack, and a worthy stop while my family waited to be let in to Pioneer Hall for dinner. The overall flavors in this mix were light and not quite as robust as I expected. However, I eat a lot of gourmet popcorns. Spiced Bacon Popcorn Crunch would be a fabulous introduction for someone looking to get adventurous with their snacks.

Even if you can't stop by Fort Wilderness to pick up this yummy treat, be sure to celebrate Nation Popcorn Day tomorrow! What's your favorite Disney Popcorn Treat? Leave a comment below and tell us what gets you poppin'.