The Disney DFR-15 Olaf Waffle Maker offers snowman-building fun for occasional breakfasts, best for families with young Frozen fans. Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 975 user ratings. The main drawback: only one Olaf per cycle. We scored it 4.4 out of 5.
Kids get to assemble Olaf from five small waffle pieces, which is the whole point, but you pay for the theatre with one batch at a time, some trimming after every cook, and plates whose tight grooves can be fiddly to wipe.
NoFussDeal rates the Disney DFR-15 Olaf Waffle Maker 4.4 out of 5 at $39.99. Last updated September 26, 2026.
The plates bake Olaf in five separate pieces rather than one waffle, so children assemble the snowman themselves before eating.
An 800-watt element heats the plates, with no temperature dial; the snowflake light shows the unit is powered.
Nonstick cooking plates help the pieces release whole, though the detailed grooves hold crumbs.
Non-skid rubber feet, an illuminated snowflake power light and a cord wrap cover the basics, backed by a one-year limited warranty.
Four of the seven owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 95: we started at 90 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
Disney lists the color as White and the material as Stainless Steel. One of the seven owner reviews we read mentions it. That owner gave the product four or five stars. Score 90: its 4.5 star average on a 100 point scale.
Six of the seven owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 95: we started at 90 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
Two of the seven owner reviews we read mention it, and those owners gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 13% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 84: we started at 90 and took off 6 because opini…
Two of the seven owner reviews we read mention it, and those owners gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 13% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 84: we started at 90 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
None of the seven owner reviews we read mention it. 13% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 84: we started at 90 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
Disney lists the warranty description as 1 Year Limited. None of the seven owner reviews we read mention it. 13% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 78: we started at 90 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
76% of ratings are five stars and 11% are four. 7% are three stars and 6% are one or two. The spread skews positive, but enough ratings sit low that the drawbacks below are worth reading. Score 90: its 4.5 star average on a 100 point scale.
Based on 975 Amazon customer ratings, averaging 4.5 out of 5, recorded 12 September 2026. See the reviews on Amazon
| 5 stars | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 11% | |
| 3 stars | 7% | |
| 2 stars | 2% | |
| 1 stars | 4% |
I bought this waffle maker on sale a while back thinking it would be a fun Christmas morning surprise for the kids. My husband side eyed me. Christmas morning came and he reminded me about i… Read it on AmazonLisa Ingle · December 26, 2018 · Verified
This thing is absolutely adorable the way that it's made is you pour the waffle mix in the in the waffle maker and be careful not to pour too much or you'll have to cut off the edges Once it… Read it on AmazonAmr · September 25, 2017 · Verified
Lid was a little wobbly but did not affect the performance! My daughter is picky and has refused to try waffles until receiving this in the mail! SHE LOVES WAFFLES NOW!!! The top grates are … Read it on AmazonWifeMomBoss · May 23, 2020 · Verified
Made these waffles with my pre-k class. The only pit fall was you had to make one at a time which prompted us to make them a head of time and just do a demonstration. The kids loved putting … Read it on AmazonTJ · January 24, 2016 · Verified
It was cute to make the components for Olaf and have the kids put them together. It does take a little finesse to get the teeny little arms out but it is entirely possible as long as you go … Read it on AmazonBob C. · April 5, 2020 · Verified
Love this waffle maker! Makes waffles just about the same size as the frozen store bought ones, so I love making a bunch at once and taking them to the work freezer. They toast up better tha… Read it on AmazonKD Bliss · June 11, 2017 · Verified
Wipe the nonstick plates with a damp cloth and dry them. Do not immerse the unit in water.
Stand the waffle maker on a flat, heat-safe counter on its rubber feet, plug it in and let the plates heat before pouring.
Pour batter over the Olaf shapes, erring on the generous side, and close the lid straight away since the iron does not flip.
Cook for around five minutes, then lift the pieces out with the included fork tool, working slowly around the thin arms. Trim any overflow before the kids assemble Olaf.
For most buyers, yes: we score it 4.4 out of 5. It is simple to run, with 800 watts, nonstick plates and no settings to fuss over, and the pieces generally release whole.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 975 user ratings, with 76% giving it five stars and 4% one star.
Batter overflows the shapes, so every batch needs trimming. Only one Olaf per cycle, slow for a group.
Unplug and let the plates cool before wiping them.
Trying to fill every groove exactly leads to gaps. A slightly heavy pour gives complete pieces, and the overflow trims off easily with a knife once cooked.
The DFR-15 does one thing: it bakes Olaf in five pieces that children put together, and that small act of building is why families love it. It is simple to run, with 800 watts, nonstick plates and no settings to fuss over, and the pieces generally release whole. The costs are practical ones. Batter overflows the shapes and needs trimming, the arms need a gentle hand, only one snowman cooks at a time, and the tight grooves make cleaning slower than a plain iron. Durability reports mean it is best kept for weekends and special occasions.
Buy it for the fun of building Olaf, not for waffle volume. For occasional breakfasts with small children it delivers exactly what it promises; if you want to feed a family quickly every morning, a standard waffle iron with larger plates is the better tool.
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