food IS a theme park
There are some simply iconic Disney World restaurants, like the beloved ‘Ohana!
‘Ohana
This is one of the most popular dining spots in all of Disney World, which makes it rather difficult to score a reservation. But if you’re dining there soon, we’re here to issue a warning — your spectacular view of Magic Kingdom might be impeded!
If you’re looking for the MUST-VISIT Disney World restaurants in 2026, you’ve come to the right place!
One of our meals at Homecomin’
A new year means we get to provide a new list showcasing some of our favorite Disney World offerings! For this one, we’re providing a deep-dive into which restaurants the DFB team agrees are WORTH investing in for upcoming vacations. We have a lot of fun making these, so hopefully you have just as much fun sitting back and learning about ALL the different “must try” options around the Walt Disney World Resort property!
When planning a trip to Disney World, there are 4 things that we focus our planning on: accommodations, rides and Lightning Lanes, transportation, and DINING. Truthfully, dining might be our number 1 focus. 😅 There are just so many places to eat at the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs, and we love checking them all out. Even though we’ve been to them all many times over, they never get old.
Mickey Beignets at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
If you’re planning a 2026 Disney World vacation and you’re starting to think about your dining situation, we want to caution you to be EXTRA careful when you’re booking your restaurants if you plan to take advantage of the new 2026 Disney Dining Plan deal. Here’s why.
Love is in the air at Disneyland, and if you’re still looking for the perfect dinner date for your park partner, we’ve got you covered! Disney just released menus for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite dining packages to treat your Mickey or Minnie.
Duo of Hearts Mousse Cakes at River Belle Terrace
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite dining packages feature special menus exclusively for Sweethearts’ Nite! With reimagined menus and exclusive Sweethearts’ Nite items at three iconic Disneyland restaurants, there’s a meal perfect for every visitor.
Disney World has no shortage of iconic restaurants, but some seriously solid steaks keep flying under the radar.
Have a bite!
Between chasing reservations, planning park days, and trying to remember where you ate on your last trip, it’s easy to forget about some truly great meals. Disney World actually has several steak options that don’t get nearly enough love, and a few aren’t even traditional steakhouses. Let’s talk about nine spots you should absolutely consider adding back onto your list.
As longtime Disney Dining Plan users know, the vacation package add-on is one of the most popular options for Walt Disney World guests.
Mickey Cinnamon Roll
For those visiting the “Most Magical Place on Earth” for the first time (or the first time in forever…), it isn’t if you can get the Disney Dining Plan, but rather if you should get the Plan. We’re here to lay out the pros (and some cons) of the Disney Dining Plan so you can make an informed decision! [Read more…]
We’re headed to Disney Springs in 2026! Of course, we LOVE the theme parks at Disney World, but do not sleep on the dining and shopping district of the resort. Disney Springs has so many underrated and overlooked gems. So whether you’re planning a non-park day or you’re an Annual Passholder filling a blackout day, you need to visit Disney Springs.
Truffle Mushroom Frites
While you’re at Disney Springs, you’ll see so many restaurants and snack spots. You likely can’t go wrong with any of them, but we definitely have our favorites. If you have picky eaters, are going out for a date, or need to stick to a budget, we’ve got you covered.
A beloved Disney hotel offering is returning soon, and we’re hoping to see some notable changes!
Tea time at the Grand Flo!
The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to reopen sometime in early 2026 after over five years of being closed, and we can’t wait to go back! With that said, a lot’s changed since life pre-pandemic, and the tea room should look a little different. With that in mind, there are some changes we’d like to see when it’s back open!
We’re so glad to see Disney World making updates to areas that have needed a new sparkle. The Little Mermaid stage show at Hollywood Studios got a facelift, an entire new land dedicated to the Villains is being added to Magic Kingdom, and hotel food courts have gotten a bit of new magic. It’s great that many places around the resort are getting the attention they deserve.
Hollywood Studios is changing
Unfortunately, like us, you might have noticed that isn’t the case for every spot in Disney World that needs some love. While Hollywood Studios is getting some revamping (a new land and a ride re-theme), there’s one crusty restaurant that’s in dire need of some new life, and we know just what would help it.
Something exciting is coming BACK to Disney World!
Afternoon Tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian
The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is currently under refurbishment, and it’s set to reopen after over five years of being closed. We can’t wait to visit again and enjoy a delicious spread for afternoon tea. But how much is it going to cost? Let’s do some math.
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