Really Disney.....you're changing the popcorn too!

[LATJLP]

Apparently, Pop Secret is about to become the "official" popcorn of Disney. Ugh. I love Disney popcorn.....and know loads of others do too.....why change what isn't broke!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...strategic-alliance-with-diamond-foods-inc.htm


How much more change can we take?!

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

I don't see a problem with this. It may actually end up being better, so hold off judging the change until you taste it. It is probably going to be just as salty and fake buttery as the other stuff.

 

[2manypets]

Pop Secret is favorite brand. There can only be improvement, IMO.

 

[minnie mum]

...why change what isn't broke!

$$$$$$$$$$$. That's why. They just signed a long term sponsorship agreement. Do you really think they care how it tastes, compared to the current stuff?

 

[powellrj]

The problem is that pop secret isn't dairy free for people with allergies. Hopefully they will make it dairy free like the pop corn is now.

 

[Dis703]

I'm bummed about this because my kids are allergic to dairy (among many other things) and the popcorn was one of their only safe snacks at Disney. They also changed their vendor for fries at some point between our last two trips, and we couldn't find safe fries at any QS restaurant this May. Even with the TS restaurants only one location was able to provide safe fries for them. It's just disappointing to have another food taken away when their diet is so restricted already.

 

[vettegirl]

Well it better be better or taste the same. That popcorn they have been carrying for years is the best I have ever had anywhere.

 

[loves to dive]

Well I like pop secret cause I'm lazy and can do it in the microwave so maybe I'll like it. Actually, I don't have a horse in this race cause I don't think I have ever in over 30 years of going to WDW eaten popcorn there. I don't even know why, since I love popcorn, maybe I'm always too full from the other junk I've consumed. Now I'll have to try it just to see.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

The last time I had it, the popcorn at Disney was so salty I threw half of it away. May have just been a bad batch, but it's scared me off.

 

[SaraJR]

I'm bummed about this because my kids are allergic to dairy (among many other things) and the popcorn was one of their only safe snacks at Disney. They also changed their vendor for fries at some point between our last two trips, and we couldn't find safe fries at any QS restaurant this May. Even with the TS restaurants only one location was able to provide safe fries for them. It's just disappointing to have another food taken away when their diet is so restricted already.

This is exactly what i was worried about! i dont understand Disney JUST added Vegan diets to the planning DVD This year and is now taking away options?! (not the only option to have disappeared) so upsetting

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

I get the allergy thing, but hold off worrying about it until you see what it ends up being. Disney isn't crazy. They know what and why things are popular. Just because a version of Pop Secret Microwave pop corn isn't dairy free doesn't mean the park version made in carts won't be. And if this popcorn ends up being Vegan, I don't want to eat it because that means all the yellow stuff on it is chemicals made to taste like butter and, IMHO, is worse than eating popcorn without butter.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

The popcorn at HS a week ago was good. I was starving so take it for what it's worth.

 

[disnut8]

I get the allergy thing, but hold off worrying about it until you see what it ends up being. Disney isn't crazy. They know what and why things are popular. Just because a version of Pop Secret Microwave pop corn isn't dairy free doesn't mean the park version made in carts won't be.

I agree. Why complain about something no one has tried yet?

My husband does not eat popcorn unless every single popped kernel has some sort of butter flavoring on it. I love Disney popcorn and would get some each time but once I forgot my Ziploc bag to store the remainder so he said he'd eat it. He ended up loving it. So, while I am doubtful this will match up to what was before, the only way I will know is when I order the first batch and we taste it. I can't go off a thing I read on a computer.

 

[JOE DELL]

Who makes there popcorn now? Will this change the flavored popcorn in Epcot over by Figment?

 

[JOE DELL]

Well it better be better or taste the same. That popcorn they have been carrying for years is the best I have ever had anywhere.

The flavored popcorn they have at Epcot between the land and Figment is insane, I've never had popcorn so good and something I must have every time I go.

 

[SaraJR]

I get the allergy thing, but hold off worrying about it until you see what it ends up being. Disney isn't crazy. They know what and why things are popular. Just because a version of Pop Secret Microwave pop corn isn't dairy free doesn't mean the park version made in carts won't be. And if this popcorn ends up being Vegan, I don't want to eat it because that means all the yellow stuff on it is chemicals made to taste like butter and, IMHO, is worse than eating popcorn without butter.

If it ends up being vegan it would probably be the same as it currently is, but thats doesnt mean that its artifical there are organic non-dairy butters as well (but lets be real that would be pricey lol)

 

[bumbershoot]

I don't want to eat it because that means all the yellow stuff on it is chemicals made to taste like butter and, IMHO, is worse than eating popcorn without butter.

But it isn't butter now.

Last time I asked I remember reading that it's something like coconut oil, popcorn, salt, and something else. Really simple, actually. But not butter.

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

But it isn't butter now.

Last time I asked I remember reading that it's something like coconut oil, popcorn, salt, and something else. Really simple, actually. But not butter.

And I don't eat it really either. Occasionally my DD will ask for some, and I'll eat some, but that is rare. So many other yummy snacks to try.

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

If it ends up being vegan it would probably be the same as it currently is, but thats doesnt mean that its artifical there are organic non-dairy butters as well (but lets be real that would be pricey lol)

I actually had to look up non dairy butter and am surprised that there are some out there. I guess I just automatically think milk/cow when it comes to butter. Although I'm not sure I can think of soy or nut milk being good for butter, but I also don't have to worry about it since I don't have that type of allergy. I'll admit thing that non allergic people think are gross are heaven to someone with an allergy. So I apologize for making an assumption that it would just be nasty chemicals on it to make "butter". I should know better than to do that.

 

[SaraJR]

I actually had to look up non dairy butter and am surprised that there are some out there. I guess I just automatically think milk/cow when it comes to butter. Although I'm not sure I can think of soy or nut milk being good for butter, but I also don't have to worry about it since I don't have that type of allergy. I'll admit thing that non allergic people think are gross are heaven to someone with an allergy. So I apologize for making an assumption that it would just be nasty chemicals on it to make "butter". I should know better than to do that.

No worries a lot of people do, you'd be shocked whats out their im vegan by choice and i eat everything i ate before just swap a few ingredients usually tastes the same if not close too, if you dont mind swearing check out thug kitchen