food IS a theme park
Heading to Disney Springs in the morning? There are some great breakfast options to check out!
Homecomin’
You could grab a breakfast sandwich from Earl of Sandwich or stop by Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew for a sweeter treat. If you’re really feeling rebellious, you could even kick off the morning with a cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse (it’s vacation, baby!). But one of the best morning meals is brunch at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’!
Nothing says rise and shine like these unhinged “breakfasts” we’ve had in Disney World!
Cake Bake Shop Cake Slice
As Disney World food reporters, we’ve done some wild things in the name of research. That includes SERIOUSLY stretching the concept of what counts as an acceptable breakfast food!
There’s a phrase we say here at DFB: “The most consistent thing about Disney World restaurants is that they’re inconsistent.”
Olivia’s Cafe
Really, what that means is that Disney World restaurants are constantly changing. A new chef on staff can take a menu from ‘meh’ to amazing. An interior refurbishment can change the entire atmosphere of a space, or a batch of seasonal, limited-time items might end up being the best thing you eat throughout your whole trip. Because these restaurants change so much, we keep a close eye out for anything that could affect your trip, and coming soon, one of our favorite meals is going away!
We love a Disney food trend, and we’re thrilled to see this one taking over Disney World!
Churro waffle!
Churro Mickey waffles — that iconic combination of a Mickey-shaped waffle rolled in cinnamon-sugar to taste just like a churro — used to be a Disney Cruise Line exclusive. If you wanted them on land, you had exactly one option in all of Disney World. Now? There are three. Let’s talk about it.
Disney World is always making changes — always. Some come with massive announcements, and others are small and require a trained eye to notice.
Can you spot the change?
These recent changes are making us go “oh?” We’re kinda scratching our heads, but here are a few recent changes that might affect your upcoming trip.
Breakfast is arguably the hardest meal of the day in Disney World. There are options out there, but in the parks, you may find that they’re not as filling as you’d like, are too sugary, or are located in a completely different park or hotel than where you currently are.
Ale and Compass breakfast!
Disney World hotels often have the better breakfast options in comparison to the parks, and one of our favorites was over at Ale & Compass, located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. However, we’re sad to report that the breakfast option has now been REMOVED from the menu, taking away one of the best dining deals we’d seen in a long time.
There are few things more delightful than being on a Disney vacation and starting your day with Mickey waffles!
It’s a Minnie waffle!
In Disney World, you can find them all over the place — hotel restaurants, select theme park breakfast spots, and character meals. They’re a staple of any trip! But now, there’s a NEW way to enjoy Mickey waffles at an underrated hotel restaurant. Let’s go check it out!
If you’re starting your day off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here is where you can find breakfast in the park!
Mickey Waffle platter
If you’re hitting this park early in the day, you might be looking for some fuel to get you through your packed-full day. There aren’t a ton of options at Hollywood Studios to grab some grub for breakfast, but there are some solid choices here, from Mickey waffles to a heavy breakfast bowl.
Looking to snag some breakfast at your Disney World hotel before you hit the parks? You may need to do some research ahead of time!
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich
All of the Disney Resorts have options available for breakfast, but their hours can vary. Some of them open earlier than others, which means some hotels might set you up better for a rope drop start to your Disney World park day. Which hotels have the best hours for breakfast? Let’s find out!
When you’re deciding where to stay in Disney World, things can feel a little confusing. Sure, you’ve got Disney’s hotels on property, but what about the Good Neighbor Hotels nearby, as well as the few Official Walt Disney World Hotels you’ll find around the Disney Springs area, like Wyndham Buena Vista?
Free omelettes? Yes, please!
There are lots of options to choose from, and staying at an Official Walt Disney World Hotel that’s not owned by Disney, like Wyndham Buena Vista, has some great perks we feel have to be talked about. In this case, we skipped rope drop to check out the hotel’s breakfast buffet, and yeah, we don’t regret it one bit.
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