No, Costco churros and Disneyland churros are definitely not the same, although both have a cult following. The Disneyland churro is manufactured by Tio Pepe’s (a brand owned by J&J Snack Foods) and is famous for its specific "crunch-to-soft" ratio and a very heavy coating of cinnamon sugar. They are baked or fried in a way that gives them a signature ridged texture that is synonymous with the Disney experience. In contrast, the Costco churro has undergone several changes over the years. The classic version was a straight, doughy stick, but the more recent "Twisted Churro" found in many Costco food courts is larger and has a different, denser dough consistency. In 2024 and 2025, many Costco locations actually began phasing out churros in favor of a massive "Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie," making the Costco churro even harder to find. While both are delicious budget-friendly treats, a Disney purist will tell you that the flavor profile—particularly the specific type of cinnamon used—is quite different. If you are looking for the "Disney taste" at home, your best bet is to find the Tio Pepe’s brand in the freezer section of a grocery store rather than at the Costco food court.