food IS a theme park
Welcome back to another roundup of What’s New at Disney World’s Resorts!
Wilderness Lodge
Today, we’re exploring everything new (including a bunch of merch!) at Old Key West Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Wilderness Lodge.
The Disney World Skyliner Gondola System will officially take to the skies on September 29th, 2019.
Disney’s NEW Skyliner Transportation System!
This new method of Disney transportation will transport guests to and from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s new Riviera Resort.
When the Disney Skyliner Gondola System becomes operational for the public on September 29, 2019 (see the announcement here!), it begins a new phase of transportation (and views!) in Walt Disney World. We’ve learned a lot about the Skyliner since the system’s announcement in 2017 (like how it’s designed to keep riders cool!); but now that all the pieces are essentially in place, guests have a TON of questions before they take their first flights on the new transportation system.
Art of Animation Skyliner
New attractions, new restaurants, new hotels — Disney World is getting some MAJOR renovations (that we are extremely excited about) currently.
Riviera Resort Skyliner Construction
With changes in the park happening in full swing, it’s no surprise that the transportation system is getting some pretty big updates to better accommodate guests AND the new developments. So what’s so different about transportation and how does it affect your stay at Disney World? Well, we have some good (and bad!) news for you, friends!
The Skyliner Gondola System isn’t open yet, but we’re trying to get as many little peeks as possible.
France Pavilion and Skyliner in Epcot
While the new transportation system doesn’t open officially until September 29th in Disney World, we’ve seen lots of construction around the parks the past few months. Now, though, you can catch a glimpse of the Skyliner system somewhere new!
Happy weekend! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you, which is compiled here! First, a few things to remember…
The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 29 and we’re covering it all! Did you see the menus that are out now? See every single Food and Wine Festival MENU and some FOOD PHOTOS as well — here!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now OPEN at Disneyland and will open August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Check out all our Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge coverage to start planning for Disney World (the two lands will be virtually identical!)!
And — Disneyland celebrated its 64th Birthday!! Happy Birthday!
Birthday Cupcake
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
is the table service restaurant offering at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.
This eatery opened last October as extensive renovations at the Moderate Resort came to an end. Our first visit to Sebastian’s was fine (see our review and first look here!), but we weren’t exactly rushing back to try it. For starters, although it’s a lovely restaurant, it’s off the beaten path a bit if you’re not staying at the resort.
But the food also didn’t knock our socks off. It was good, but it wasn’t great. Our advice at the time was not to go out of your way to try it, but that you might give the Caribbean-inspired dishes a whirl if you were nearby.
Would our most recent dinner change this recommendation? Or is Sebastian’s at risk of sinking under the sea? The restaurant has already closed its lunch offering, so now it’s open only for dinner.
Sebastian’s Bistro
Sebastian’s Bistro is the Resort’s replacement for the formerly lackluster Shutters, and the updated decor was a welcome change. [Read more…]
Walt Disney World is home to several moderate category resorts, but their food is far from moderate! You’ll find a wide variety of eats at each moderate resort from grab and go and pool bars to quick service and table service restaurants.
We wanted to bring you up to date on what’s going on menu-wise — and what a few of our favorites are! — at Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside in case you’re traveling there soon!
Water Wheel Runs the Mill
The resort pays homage to all things New Orleans and Mardi Gras — which means beignets are plentiful here!
Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort underwent a massive resort-wide renovation in 2017 and 2018.
One of many results of the refurbishment was a completely revamped Banana Cabana. This beloved pool bar used to be exactly that — simply a bar by the pool. But the renovated space now offers table seating as well as bar seating, signature cocktails and a full food menu.
And that food menu is what brings us back to Banana Cabana today! A new menu has just made its debut, so we’re here to check it out!
Banana Cabana
And we’re glad to be doing so, because Banana Cabana is a pretty terrific hangout. [Read more…]
opened in Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort in October 2018. It’s opening brought Table Service back to the Moderate Resort after Shutters was closed to accommodate a resort-wide refurbishment.
Sebastian’s Bistro
From its opening, the spot served both lunch and dinner. However, Sebastian’s Bistro will discontinue lunch service later this month, and will serve dinner only starting January 27th. [Read more…]
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