food IS a theme park
Carthay Circle
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be complicated — especially when you’re trying to choose between 25 resort hotels. If you’ve narrowed down your choices to these hotels, how do you make your final selection?
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Well, we’re here to walk you through the differences between Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas.
Whether room size, location, pools, and/or restaurants are most important to you, we share the information that you’ll need to make an informed decision. After all, we want you to stay at the hotel that is best for your family!
When it comes to finding delicious food at Disney World, the theme parks aren’t the only places where you can find cuisine for the whole family.
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The Disney World resorts are home to some fan-favorite restaurants, and not only offer impressive spreads of cuisine, but are also specially-themed — just like in the parks! A common question is whether or not you can visit a Disney World resort restaurant without staying there, and the answer is YES!
A NEW counter-service snack spot might open in EPCOT soon!
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
Over in the World Discovery section of EPCOT, there’s a little snack spot that’s gone through a LOT of changes over the past several years. Cool Wash used to serve snacks and treats, but most recently it had a create-your-own slushy menu. It’s only open seasonally, so it’s not a super reliable place to plan to get a snack. Recently, we’ve noticed some big changes happening at this kiosk, and it makes us think this spot could open soon with a NEW look and menu! [Read more…]
Are you planning a 2023 trip to Walt Disney World? There are so many components that make up a magical Disney vacation, and of course, we think your meal and snack choices are an essential part of your experience.
There’s always something new happening in Disney World!
When you start craving something sweet, savory, or completely different from your usual Mickey Premium Bar, you’re going to want to know the most impressive restaurants and menu items!
Walt Disney World can be EXPENSIVE. Surprising…I know! 😉 Depending on how you plan, that price tag can skyrocket. We’ve shared lots of tips on how to save money on your Disney vacation, but there are some unavoidable expenses that you’ll run into along the way.
How much does WDW food really cost?
Once you’re at Disney World, you’ll probably be eating all of your meals there. Avoid sticker shock by looking at menus before you arrive! Disney has over 400 restaurants to choose from and there’s a pretty big variety of options and costs.
Disney dining can be pricey!
Price increases continue to impact a lot of food options throughout the restaurants at Walt Disney World. (In early 2022, we saw HUNDREDS (literally, hundreds) of price increases impact restaurants and snack spots throughout Disney World. Popcorn refills & popcorn buckets, DOLE Whip floats, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey waffles, alcoholic drinks, and MORE all went up in price.)
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning in 2023, and we have an inside look at one of the EXCLUSIVE treats that will be available to those attending the event!
Halloween at Magic Kingdom | 2020
There are lots of reasons to attend the Halloween party in Disney World, including trick-or-treating, special fireworks shows, and the fan-favorite Boo To You parade. But one of our personal favorite parts of the event is all the exclusive snacks and treats that you can find in Magic Kingdom during the party. Disney hasn’t revealed all of the special treats just yet, but we got a sneak peek at one of the options at a recent media event! [Read more…]
Disney has dropped some BIG Halloween news today, but we’ve got some more updates that you’ll want to know if you’re visiting the parks soon!
Mickey pumpkin
We just learned that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return in 2023, with parties on select nights from August 11th through November 1st. Tickets go on sale on May 2nd, so set your alarms, because some nights are going to sell out quickly! However, there’s a way to celebrate the spooky season in Disney World EARLY, with a new secret menu item in Magic Kingdom! [Read more…]
EPCOT has so many food options to try — how could you possibly narrow down your choices?!
La Cantina de San Angel
Between riding rides like Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, checking out the EPCOT festivals throughout the year, and seeing the concerts and fireworks at night, it can be hard to fit in time to sit and enjoy a table service meal, so we’re checking out a popular counter-service restaurant today!
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An all-NEW treat is coming to one of our favorite treat spots in Disney World!
One of our favorite places at Disney Springs, Gideon’s Bakehouse!
If you’re looking for spooky, Halloween vibes all year round, one of the best places to find them is at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. This bakery has a dimly lit interior with large, antique-looking bookcases and portraits of ghoulish (but also sort of adorable) characters. Oh, and did we mention the incredible giant cookies and decadent cake slices? We’ve been raving about Gideon’s Bakehouse for a LONG time now, but soon there will be another reason to visit this spot: a NEW treat is coming! [Read more…]
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