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Leave it to Disney to throw an unexpected wrench in our Disney World plans!
Hi Mickey!
Oftentimes, when plans change at Disney World, we’re talking about adjusting to adversity. From getting priced out to dealing with inclement weather, there’s A LOT Disney can throw at you that can ruin a day. HOWEVER, sometimes the theme park resort will introduce some fun twists — especially with dining — that can open up a world of possibility!
One of the most magical parts of Disney World is seeing your favorite Disney characters come to life right in front of you. There are a couple of different ways to see your favorite characters, but one way that we love to meet them is over dinner!
Dopey!
Character dining allows you to enjoy a meal while meeting fan-favorite characters. They’re generally more intimate interactions, and you don’t have to wait in line for them. We headed to Story Book Dining at Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and we’re bringing you a FULL review so you can decide if you need to add this to your must-do list. High ho, high ho, it’s off to dinner we go!
Finding breakfast at Disney World can be one of the hardest meals to find. When you’re focused on running into the parks to catch that first ride and meet those cool characters, you might forget that starting with breakfast will make the rest of the day smoother.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We headed down to Tusker House Restaurant in Africa at Animal Kingdom to see if it was worth the time and money, and if you should add it to your park day. Come with us for a full review as we dine with our favorite Disney characters.
It’s my job to dine in Disney World, and I’ve had the chance to try a wide variety of breakfast options.
Mickey Waffle with Powdered Sugar
Some have been delicious, and some have been underwhelming, but few Disney World breakfast offerings are as iconic as Mickey waffles! In fact, they’re so well-known that people buy specialty waffle irons to make Mickey waffles at home. And if you’re a waffle fiend, then I’m here to share the list of secret, UNIQUE waffles you can find in Disney World!
Are you ready for a little peek behind the scenes?
I go to Disney World for my job!
I’m a Disney World reporter for Disney Food Blog, and that means I spend a lot of time in the theme parks — ESPECIALLY dining at restaurants. It’s my job to review dining locations all around the resort, and since starting here in 2020, I’ve been to quite a few locations. What people probably don’t know is that it can actually be challenging to review restaurants for a living…and character meals are the most difficult of all!
The Disney Dining Plan returned to Disney World in 2024, and it came with a NEW set of rules!
Cinderella Castle
Disney changed its Dining Plan offerings, as well as increased the price, so our recommendations for how to fit the plans into your vacation are a bit different these days. That’s why we’ve rounded up the NEW rules you have to follow for the Disney Dining Plan.
Disney World fans tend to have pretty mixed opinions about the Disney Dining Plan.
Our meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table
While some love the add-on for its convenience and ease of use, others avoid it because it can be a waste of money if not used to its full potential. Either way, it likely makes Disney a decent amount of money, otherwise they wouldn’t continue to offer it for your vacation. In fact, the Disney Dining Plan is returning in 2026, and it looks like the prices are going UP.
These Disney restaurants are getting a makeover for 2025!
Hi Mickey!
It may look pretty different the next time you dine at a Disney resort! We’re looking at restaurants at BOTH Disney World and the Disneyland Resort that are going through changes — both significant and minor. We’ll be zeroing in on restaurants that have just opened or reopened, will be closing for refurbishment, or will be sadly closing permanently, so buckle up and check out these 14 restaurants that are changing in 2025!
Heading to Disney World with the whole family can create some of the most magical moments. Bringing all the grandparents, cousins, and kiddos makes the best photos, but where will you eat with your entire family? Don’t worry — we have some suggestions!
Magic Kingdom
Some Disney restaurants are better for larger parties, and we’ve compiled some of our favorites for your next family vacation.
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