food IS a theme park
Yay! You’re going to Disney World! 🥳
Food is better when it’s Mickey-shaped!
You’ve chosen your vacation dates, reserved your favorite Disney hotel, and decided which new attractions you need to grab virtual queues for on your park days. Now, it’s time to talk food.
Okay, so here it is — a Disney World hotel restaurant has changed…a LOT.
Chicken enchiladas with fried plantains
We regularly cover menu changes here, and we’re used to seeing some things come and go (like seasonal snacks). One often-forgotten and somewhat underrated spot — Maya Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs — has pleasantly surprised us during recent visits with its consistently tasty food. However, this restaurant has just overhauled its menu, including removing one of our favorite desserts in all of Disney World. 😱
Are you ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Our Table
According to History.com, the holiday “celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.” While it is “relatively minor” in terms of holidays over in Mexico, in the United States it has become a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. If you’re going to be in Disney World to celebrate, we’ve got the perfect place for you to do so. It’s time to head over to Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts to check out Rosa Mexicano!
If you can’t resist a good brunch, then we have an update you need to know about!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
There are quite a few restaurants that offer brunch in Disney World, but sometimes secret or limited-time brunches pop up at popular spots to celebrate special occasions. That’s exactly what’s happening over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for 1 specific day.
Here at DFB, we’ve been to EVERY restaurant in Disney World.
Chefs de France
Yep, that’s right — every. single. one. We’ve tried signature meals, character meals, buffets, quick service spots, and everything in between. But once you’ve reviewed every restaurant one time, what do you do? Well, you go back and review them AGAIN! The only consistent thing about Disney World food is that it’s inconsistent, so that’s why we here at DFB like to revisit old restaurants every once in a while to see if they still live up to the hype (or disappoint us again!). And recently, we made a visit to a popular EPCOT spot.
Burgers might just be the quintessential theme park food.
YUM!
And who doesn’t love a good burger? There are classy and gourmet burgers made with fine Kobe beef, down-to-earth cheap and greasy burgers (which have a place in our hearts, too), burgers made with lobster, salmon, and even plant-based burgers. We love a great burger at Disney World!
You may have eaten “in space” before, but now there are several NEW reasons to hop back up that intergalactic elevator and dine in the Centauri Space Station.
Space 220
Space 220 has been open in EPCOT for a while and we ate EVERYTHING on the menus when it first opened, but the menu has since changed (sometimes just for a limited time!). And now more changes and NEW menu items have hit this popular spot.
Have you decided to take a trip to Walt Disney World? Congratulations! The excitement starts the minute that you start planning your vacation.
Welcome to Disney World!
But where do you begin? Whether this is a first trip to Disney World or a repeat visit, it takes patience to research flights, transportation, hotels, dining, tickets, and more. We know that you have more questions than answers right now. You’re probably asking yourself all of these questions: Should I fly or drive to Orlando? Which Disney resort fits my touring plans? How does Disney transportation work? Where should we have a character meal? Which admission tickets do we need?
Are you ready to track down an ultimate Disney food icon? For many families visiting Walt Disney World, eating a Mickey Waffle is a rite of passage!
Mickey Waffle
But waffles come in all shapes and sizes at Disney and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to choose between them. Lately, we’ve seen Mickey, Simba, Liege, and Belgian Waffles — just to name a few. There are even Mickey Waffles for plant-based diners.
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?
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Both resorts offer villa accommodations and while they have many of the same amenities, there are also some differences that you should know about.
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