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Treat Dad to a Father’s Day Feast in Disney Springs!

What better way to treat the dad in your life than with a delicious meal? If you’re celebrating this Father’s Day in Disney World, Disney Springs has some delicious limited-time food offerings for the occasion!

STK Orlando

If your dad is a steak lover, STK Orlando is offering Prime Rib specials, drink specials AND giveaways for fathers. Note that while the specials will be available throughout the weekend, the giveaways for fathers will be offered on June 16th only. Find more information and make reservations for this weekend by clicking here.

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Grand Floridian Cafe Claps Back at the Chicken and Waffles Hack — By Adding it to the Menu!

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Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has become one of our favorite spots to dine for breakfast and brunch (click here to see why!). And one of our favorite entrees is a hack that marries two classic dishes: fried chicken and waffles (Mickey-style, if you so desire).

Grand Floridian Cafe Chicken and Waffles Hack

We’ve been hacking this dish for a while now (with thanks to Michael over at @DisneyNumNums for the idea), and the combination of buttermilk fried chicken (made with Corn Flake crumbs!) and a toasty Belgian or Mickey waffle is awesome. [Read more…]

FIRST LOOK and Review: Brunch at Disney California Adventure’s Lamplight Lounge!

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We recently shared that Lamplight Lounge on Disney California Adventure Park’s Pixar Pier began taking reservations for an all-new brunch service. And this weekend saw the first brunch service in this eclectic spot! Let’s see how this fabulous restaurant is charming guests for brunch!

Lamplight Lounge

Lamplight Lounge’s Brunch Menu is created in the same artistic style as the table service restaurant’s lunch and dinner menus. [Read more…]

Booking Now Open for New Brunch at Pixar Pier’s Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure

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Pixar Pier will soon offer a new BRUNCH to guests in Disney California Adventure at Lamplight Lounge!

Welcome to Lamplight Lounge on Pixar Pier!

Booking is now available for Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays starting May 25th from 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM. (Lunch service will now start at 12:30 PM on the weekends, with weekdays sticking to the regular 11:30 AM lunch start.) [Read more…]

NEW Brunch Burger At Raglan Road in Disney Springs

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Brunch is ALWAYS a good idea… especially in Disney World.

Raglan Road

With locations like Wine Bar George serving Dole Whip Mimosas and the Rise ‘n Shine Brunch at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, we’ve happily hopped on the brunch bandwagon. And now…Raglan Road has added a new mouth-watering option to their brunch menu!

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Review! New Wine Country Brunch at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs

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We’re back at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs!

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Wine Bar George by Master Sommelier George Miliotes opened its doors last May and has been gaining dedicated fans ever since. Wine Bar George has a reputation for offering an upscale yet welcoming and comfortable experience to all guests from the educated wine lover to the novice just looking to learn about which wines they might enjoy.

But it’s not just wine that’s brought people through the doors. With Chef Ron Rupert at the helm of the kitchen, the food has been remarkable from the get-go, too, serving everything from decadent cheese boards to Crispy Mac and Cheese Bites to Steak Frites and more.

And our visit today, in fact, is to check out an entirely new menu. Because Wine Bar George is now serving BRUNCH!

Wine Bar George

On Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, the new Wine Country Brunch is taking place.

Atmosphere

Because we’re focusing on the new Brunch, our tour will be brief. (You can take a full photo tour of Wine Bar George here). [Read more…]

Book Brunch at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Cafe Right Now. You’re Welcome.

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The Grand Floridian Cafe in Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is known for its relatively understated decor (free of Disney characters and over-the-top styling) and its relaxing atmosphere. But there’s one thing here that’s not at all understated: the food!

Grand Floridian Cafe sign at entrance

Last fall, I shared the Lobster Thermidor and the Floridian Pancakes, both of which were fantastic, and just a couple of months ago we let you in on a little chicken-and-waffles hack.

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Disney World Food Hack: Chicken and Waffles at Grand Floridian Cafe!

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We love a good Disney food hack — especially when it combines a duo of our favorite things. And today we’ve got a combo brought to us by Disney Food Blog reader Michael over at @DisneyNumNums! Join us at the Grand Floridian Cafe — and bring your stretchy pants!

Grand Floridian Cafe sign at entrance

Why? Because Michael tells us that if you start with the Grand Floridian Cafe’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken…

Buttermilk Fried Chicken at Grand Floridian Cafe

…you can end up with some killer Chicken and Waffles — with a Mickey Waffle, no less!

Chicken and Waffles

What, what?! In order to make this happen, all you have to do is request a waffle instead of the Crispy Potatoes, Kale, and Bacon that the chicken usually comes with!

You’ll get a choice between a Belgian Waffle and the Mickey Waffle — and you get to keep that Sriracha-Honey Drizzle (and get more on the side, if you want!)!

Chicken and Waffles!

The server also brought hot maple syrup, butter, and ketchup — just in case you want to change things up a little! How fun is this?! Many thanks to Michael for sharing with us!

Check out our latest review of the Grand Floridian Cafe and its classic Floridian Pancakes and Lobster Thermidor Burger!

What’s your favorite Disney food hack? Share with us in the comments!

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Rise ’n Shine Brunch Now Offered on Saturdays, Too!

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Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs just started serving the Rise and Shine Brunch in June, and now we have exciting news about this menu!

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

You can now Rise and Shine and enjoy your brunch on Saturdays as well as Sundays! [Read more…]

Recommended Disney World Dining Plan One Credit Restaurant Values

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Purchasing the Disney Dining Plan (or scoring free DDP!) for your Walt Disney World vacation can mean real value for your vacation dining — but some uses of those Disney Dining Plan credits (officially called entitlements) are better than others.

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Here at the DFB, we help you make the most of your credits with videos like How to Master the Disney Dining Plan and info about the Best Uses of Quick Service Credits.

This time, it’s all about the one-credit table service Disney Dining Plan! We scour menus to try to find the monetary values, but we also consider food quality and the atmosphere in which guests dine. Because it doesn’t matter how much money you’re saving by using your credits if the restaurant’s environment and food are duds.

So here are our 2018 picks for Recommended Disney Dining Plan One Credit Values!

Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs

Easily one of the most spectacular restaurants in terms of decor and ambiance, Morimoto Asia in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs also offers tremendous value. But the best part? The food is outstanding!

Orange Chicken

Dinner at Morimoto Asia is a signature affair and requires two DDP credits, but for 2018, lunch remains one credit — and it’s a credit very well spent! Some entrees here cost nearly $40, and there are plenty of options for alcoholic beverages if you’re looking to up your value even further.

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