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This Limited-Time EPCOT Lunch Offering Has Been EXTENDED

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There are a lot of underrated restaurants in Disney World, and we do our best to visit them often to bump up the hype around them — they deserve all the love in our book!

Cheesy Crab Wontons at Nine Dragons

One of the most overlooked restaurants in EPCOT, one of the best parks for dining in Disney World, in our opinion, is over in the China Pavilion. Nine Dragons Restaurant is a table service spot that often has plenty of reservation availability, and it’s rare that we’ve been disappointed here. To convince you to dine at this spot, we’ve gotta share with you the incredible deal that’s just been EXTENDED at the restaurant — the three-course prix-fixe lunch menu has been extended through October 14th!

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REVIEW: This Restaurant Provides One of the Most Unique Experiences at Disneyland

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Disneyland offers a special dining experience that you CAN’T get at any other Disney Park!

Truly a blue bayou!

It’s tough to find a more notable bucket list Disneyland restaurant than the Blue Bayou Restaurant! This atmospheric dining experience in New Orleans Square sits within the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction near the bayou and boarding area of the ride. This historic and gorgeous restaurant opened in 1967  and now serves as inspiration for many other atmospheric dining experiences that you can find at Disney Parks worldwide. While this iconic restaurant is more divisive these days when it comes to quality and service, one of our most recent reviews tried to settle the debate of whether or not a visit is still worth your time.

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We Know Where We’re Having Our Thanksgiving Meal in Disney World

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The holiday season is almost here, meaning we’ll soon be past Halloween and celebrating Thanksgiving in Disney World.

Thanksgiving dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom

If you’ll be visiting Disney World for Thanksgiving (and willing to navigate the crowds), you’ll want to keep an eye out for special Thanksgiving snacks, of course. However, if you want to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal while you’re there, Disney has already dropped some details about restaurants that will be offering special Thanksgiving meals on the day.

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When Is Disney Going To Announce Something NEW for This ABANDONED Restaurant?

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In 2024, I had a really bizarre restaurant experience in Disney World.

Big River Grille

As one of the reporters on our team, I visit restaurants around Disney World frequently to do dining reviews, and in January 2024, I was tasked with going to Big River Grille on the BoardWalk. At the time, this was a rather under-the-radar spot that wasn’t often talked about, so I was eager to experience it for myself. But imagine my surprise when the restaurant shut down within a week of my visit!

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We’re Reviewing the Cheapest Sit Down Dinner You Can Get at a Disney World Hotel

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Believe it or not, dining on a budget is certainly doable at Walt Disney World… if you know where to look.

Look at all that burger!

The dining options at the resort are pretty eclectic. From several great table-service restaurants, to quick service meals, Disney World offers something for every budget — including at the hotels! In fact, one of the cheapest sit-down dinners in all of Disney World can be found at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort!

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Experts Reveal How Many Dining Reservations Are Too Many at Disney World

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Are you overbooking your Disney World dining reservations?

One of our meals at Homecomin’

Whether you’ve been to Disney World 100 times or you’re getting ready for your first-ever trip, one thing is for certain: Disney dining is always changing — evolving, if you will. Today’s rules aren’t necessarily yesterday’s. With that in mind, we’re calling into question how many Disney World dining reservations you actually need per visit. After some serious dialogue with our team of Disney World experts, we came to some surprising conclusions.

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REVIEW: Come to This EPCOT Restaurant For The Food, But Stay For The Live Entertainment!

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Strolling EPCOT’s World Showcase can give you the sense that you’re visiting another country between the smells, the decor, the shops, and the attractions, but this popular Disney World restaurant takes that notion one step further. If you’ve ever truly wanted to immerse yourself in another culture through food, festivities, and music, there’s one specific restaurant you CAN’T afford to miss on your next visit.

Biergarten

We recently stopped by Biergarten at EPCOT to scope out one of the liveliest meals you’ll find at Disney World, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!

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REVIEW: Mind Your Manners (or ELSE!) While Eating Classic Comfort Food in Disney World

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Picture this: you’re planning your day at Hollywood Studios. You know which Star Wars attraction you’re starting with in the morning and which Fantasmic showing you’re going to see. Lightning Lanes are booked, and you even know which popcorn bucket is coming home with you. It’s all set, except… where are you eating?

50’s Prime Time

Sometimes the sit-down restaurants in Hollywood Studios can feel limited, but there are some real hidden gems out there that are worthy of an Advanced Dining Reservation. We’re heading to 50’s Prime Time Cafe, located by Echo Lake in Hollywood Studios, to see if this should be added to your Disney World itinerary. Ready to eat?

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5 Overlooked Italian Restaurants You Keep Forgetting to Add to Your List

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Disney World is packed with restaurants, so it’s easy to stick with the big names everyone talks about.

Il Mulino

You’ve probably heard people rave about Via Napoli or Wine Bar George when Italian food cravings hit. But those aren’t the only spots where you can find a plate of pasta or a wood-fired pizza that’ll make you stop mid-bite. The truth is, there are several Italian-inspired restaurants around Disney World that don’t get nearly as much attention as they deserve — and today, we’re putting them on your radar. Here are five overlooked Italian restaurants that you’ll want to add to your list for your next trip.

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Disney Announces 3 NEW Discounts for D23 Members

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We don’t know about you all, but saving money is a BIG deal to us — whenever we can, we’ll save a few dollars (because that means we have more to spend on our next Disney vacation — girl math, right?).

Pepe by Jose Andres

If you’re a D23 member, you’re likely aware that there are tons of special discounts you can get around Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. While General D23 members receive some of these savings, D23 Gold Members often enjoy even more benefits. Right now, there are TWO deals D23 Gold Members can take advantage of at a Disney Springs restaurant (and there’s even a deal for General Members), so no one will want to miss out!

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