food IS a theme park
BIG NEWS for those of you planning a visit to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Toy Story Land
Disney just announced that reservations would be available starting February 21st, 2023 for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, which is set to open on March 23rd, 2023.
Disney World — it can be full of joy, happiness, and fun. But it can also be full of stress and anxiety.
The Grey Stuff on a Chocolate Tart
If you are a naturally anxious person or find certain things (like crowded areas or loud spaces) to be particularly anxiety-inducing, there are some extra steps you’ll want to take in Disney World, like potentially avoiding certain rides, shows, or dining locations. We’ve shared a look at Disney World changes that cause you anxiety and places to escape in Magic Kingdom when your anxiety is through the roof, but now we’re taking a deep dive into the restaurants you’ll want to AVOID if you have anxiety.
We’re in Disney World every day, and we’ve tried just about everything you can eat at the restaurants inside the parks and at the hotels. There are some truly fantastic snacks and meals, but there are also a few things you might want to skip. So which eats are which? We’re here to help you figure that out!
Full menu at Deco Delights at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts
In January, we tried a ton of new snacks, returning eats, and classic staples. Some of those things made our “oh my gosh we have to eat this every single day” list, and others…not so much. Check out our complete list of the BEST and WORST things we ate in Disney World in January 2023. [Read more…]
If you’re heading to Disney World in 2023, you probably have a lot of planning ahead of you.
Cinderella Castle
From park pass reservations and hotels to Genie+ and dining reservations — it can be overwhelming and add up pretty quickly. Luckily, we’ve eaten at every single restaurant in Disney World and we know which ones are worth your time — and your money. We’ve rounded up the BEST restaurants for the value at Disney World in 2023!
UPDATED July 28, 2025
Eating at Disney World can be delicious and…overwhelming!
Swan and Dolphin
There are table service restaurants, quick service restaurants, lounges, snack kiosks, food trucks, and more within the parks, the resorts, and Disney Springs. Where do you go? What’s worth your cash? Well, we’ve eaten at basically every single Disney World restaurant and have shared tons of reviews with you over the years to make that dining journey easier. But today we’re taking a deep dive into ALL of the restaurants at one popular hotel in particular — Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort!
Figuring out where to eat on your Disney World vacation can be confusing, especially if you don’t know about all your options!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Luckily, that’s where we come in — we’ve been to every single restaurant and snack stand in Disney World and we know which ones are worth your time. From the parks to resorts, we’re bringing you our complete guide to eating around Disney World — and it’s time to head to Disney’s Contemporary Resort!
UPDATED June 6, 2026
Traveling when you’re on a special diet can be nerve-wracking — will you find anything that you can actually eat?!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Thankfully, Disney World is more than accommodating for special diets, with a wide variety of food options for vegans, vegetarians, dairy-free, gluten-free, and MORE. And if you’re planning a trip to the parks as a gluten-free eater, we’re about to make your life even easier!
The Disney Dining Plan isn’t back yet (Disney said it would return, but they haven’t provided any details yet), but Disney is offering a different promotion that might help you save on dining!
Dining in Disney World (Liberty Tree Tavern)
The Dining Promo Card is a promotion that we’ve seen before in various forms, and it’s returning in a new way in 2023. It’s essentially a gift card that you can only use at select Disney World restaurants. Only certain guests can receive a Dining Promo Card — we’ll go into more details about who gets the cards in this post. If you do receive a card, though, how do you decide where to spend it? We’re here to help you find the BEST value for your Disney Dining Promo Card. [Read more…]
Eating at Disney World can be delicious and…overwhelming!
Disney’s Grand Floridian
There are table service restaurants, quick service restaurants, lounges, snack kiosks, food trucks, and more within the parks, the resorts, and Disney Springs. Where do you go? What’s worth your cash? Well, we’ve eaten at basically every single Disney World restaurant and have shared tons of reviews with you over the years to make that dining journey easier. But today we’re taking a deep dive into ALL of the restaurants at one popular hotel in particular — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!
There are dozens of Disney World restaurants within the parks, Disney Springs, and the Walt Disney World resorts — where do you even begin when making 2023 dining plans?
JIKO
Well, you start right here with us at DFB, of course! We’ve eaten our way through Disney World, shared all kinds of reviews with you, and have a grasp on the new, improved, underrated, and changing Disney dining spots. So, now we’re sharing our list of the 23 restaurants you should have on your radar for 2023!
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