food IS a theme park
We know it’s barely October, but Disneyland is already gearing up for the Holiday Season!
Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
And a new (well, returning) Dining package is available at Disneyland to get you into the Holiday spirit!
Hey everybody! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New in Animal Kingdom!
Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom
This is where we roar about all the lastest foods, drinks, merchandise and events we’ve spotted at Disney World’s WILDEST park this week! There’s much to discuss, so let’s get started!
Hey everyone, we’ve got some big news today! Disney has just announced a brand new FREE DINING FOR KIDS package eligible for most nights from January 1-March 7, 2020!
Receive a FREE dining plan for ALL kids (ages 3 to 9) on the reservation when you buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way package for you and your child (or children)! Magic Your Way packages include a room at a select Disney Resort, theme park tickets, and any level of Disney Dining Plan.
But Disney’s sweetened this deal a little more! With their Free Dining booking, families will also receive the “Frozen Welcome Pack” for FREE, which includes:
Here are the specifics you need to know before you book…
If you’ve followed Disney Food Blog for a while, you may have learned about the Landry’s Select Club, which offers dining promotions and rewards at a variety of restaurants, including a few in Disney World!
©Landry’s Select Club
It just so happens that the loyalty program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, and they’re offering free desserts to members of the club!
Can you believe Turkey Time is almost here again?!
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
We can’t either! But we were reminded that Thanksgiving is just around the corner when Disney began releasing their Thanksgiving menus this week!
We’ve already told you about the Thanksgiving offerings at Rose & Crown Dining Room, Terralina Crafted Italian, the House of Blues Olivia’s Cafe, and The Wave, but now Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Resort — Riverside has just released the menu of their Southern Thanksgiving Feast!
Do you ever just smell apple pie or turkey and immediately think of Thanksgiving dinner? (‘Cause we do!)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
And, while we’ve already spotted Thanksgiving menus at Rose & Crown Dining Room, Terralina Crafted Italian, the House of Blues, and Olivia’s Cafe, there’s something new being cooked up at this Disney World Resort!
Today is the day, OG-Epcot fans! Get ready to belt out your best versions of “Tomorrow’s Child!”
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth may have taken its final bow yesterday, but tonight you have your first chance to see the all-new firework spectacular, Epcot Forever! If you’re looking for a relaxed (and filling!) way to enjoy the show, we’ve got deets on the Rose and Crown Fireworks Dining Package now available (spoiler alert — it’s not that different!)
Fall is a magical time of year at Disney World from celebrating at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to eating your way through the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, to the holiday season kicking off in November with the Epcot Festival of the Holidays — there’s SO much happening!
Whether you’re planning a fall visit for the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, a family holiday extravaganza, or even planning your 2020 getaway you need to make some plans!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
And we’re going to make sure you choose the best restaurants Disney has to offer — and save some money while you’re at it — with our HUGE Fall Sale at the DFB Store!
Our complete line of DFB Guide e-Books is on sale right now!! You can save 40% off EVERY ITEM at the DFB Store, making planning for your next Disney vacation that much easier!
With all the great food options at Disney World’s BoardWalk, Big River Grille & Brewing Works hasn’t landed on our must-do list for that area.
It has a fantastic location on Crescent Lake within walking distance to four other area resorts, as well as Epcot AND Hollywood Studios. It also has an on-site microbrewery! Yet Big River Grille has remained a ho-hum spot for grabbing mediocre (in our experience) American-style pub grub.
Big River Grille & Brewing Works
Still, we are here for YOU, dear readers, and we are here to provide you fair reviews of every restaurant option available to you, even if it hasn’t won any gold stars from us over the years.
So we’re back on the BoardWalk at Big River Grille seeing if it’s had a clandestine renaissance.
The Gin and Tonic Festival is starting TODAY at Jaleo by José Andrés in Disney Springs!
Jaleo in Disney Springs
And we’ve got all the details!
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