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I Review Disney World Food for My Job and Character Meals Are My Olympics

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Are you ready for a little peek behind the scenes?

I go to Disney World for my job!

I’m a Disney World reporter for Disney Food Blog, and that means I spend a lot of time in the theme parks — ESPECIALLY dining at restaurants. It’s my job to review dining locations all around the resort, and since starting here in 2020, I’ve been to quite a few locations. What people probably don’t know is that it can actually be challenging to review restaurants for a living…and character meals are the most difficult of all!

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REVIEW: As If We Needed ANOTHER Reason To Go to Garden Grill at EPCOT

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Raise your hand if you’re obsessed with EPCOT desserts, and come with us to The Land to try out a new dessert.

Garden Grill

Did we have to eat a three-course dinner and meet four characters to try this dessert? Yes, we did, but we’ll always take an excuse to see our best pal, Mickey!

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5 Unspoken Rules for Character Dining in Disney World

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Character dining is one of Disney World’s best-known offerings, but there are some unspoken rules that guests should follow to have the most magical meal possible.

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Whether having breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the many character dining spots scattered across the resort’s theme parks and hotels, following these “rules” will make the experience better for everyone, from other guests to Cast Members to you yourself!

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REVIEW: You Didn’t Need Another Reason to Go Eat at Garden Grill in EPCOT But Here’s One Just in Case

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EPCOT is known for its amazing food options, but sometimes, with so many options, it can get overwhelming to know where to pick, especially if you’re looking for specific food options. We might have found your next restaurant to try for those looking for plant-based options.

EPCOT’s The Land Pavilion

We had the pleasure of stopping by Garden Grill Restaurant (one of our favorites in the park!) at World Nature to see if some of the newer changes made to the plant-based menu were worth a visit. We’re bringing you a full review, so let’s jump in and start eating!

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REVIEW: Yes, This Magic Kingdom Restaurant Is ICONIC, But I Still Think Lots of You Should Skip It

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When it comes to deciding where you should dine at Disney World, the possibilities are almost endless. While visiting Disney World is special on its own, sometimes you’re looking for ways to make those moments truly shine. Finding that “glass slipper fit” for your special meal while you’re at Disney World might include something a bit more upscale and luxurious, but does it live up to the hype?

Cinderella’s Royal Table

We recently stopped by Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom to see if this restaurant lives up to its hype, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth finding the time and money to dine in the castle during your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!

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I’m a Disney Food Blog Reporter Living in Orlando — Here’s What Every Person Needs to Bring to the 1900 Park Fare Restaurant

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Character dining experiences are one of the most underprepared for at Disney World to the point that it’s almost criminal!

Princess Tiana at 1900 Park Fare

There’s nothing quite like sitting down for a meal at Disney World and being greeted throughout your time there by several of your favorite Disney pals. To say we were stoked when 1900 Park Fare reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is an understatement. There are a few other steps we do to prepare for this meal that we’re willing to bet not everyone else follows. If you’re really looking to get the MOST out of this lovely dining experience, we’ve got a few suggestions to bring along that will help enhance your visit and leave lasting impressions in the best ways!

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Cancel Your Chef Mickey’s Reservation —This Disney World Restaurant Is Your Chaos-Free Alternative

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If you are planning your Advanced Dining Reservations for your upcoming Disney World vacation, you might be looking to book one of the most popular character dining locations, but you are going to want to read this first!

Chef Mickey’s!

Chef Mickey’s is a very popular character meal at Disney World and for good reason — you can meet several of the original Disney characters here, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. But before you book that reservation, let us introduce you to a good alternative that some (some meaning us) say is better!

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NEWS: Disney Announces NEW Way To Get EXCLUSIVE Parade View

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Something HUGE is about to begin in Disneyland.

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The resort will soon be celebrating its 70th Anniversary! Of course, that means that Disney is going ALL out with celebratory entertainment, food, experiences, and more. Even some attractions are getting in on the celebration. Well, one of the BIGGEST announcements Disney made about its plan for the big party is the return of the nighttime parade, Paint the Night. Now, Disney has revealed some details about dining packages for that parade, as well as some new dining experiences coming to Disneyland.

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A Popular Disney Character Dining Location Is Temporarily CLOSING Soon

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If you’re heading to the Disneyland Resort in March, be forewarned that one of its premier hotel restaurants, Storytellers Cafe, will be closed for a brief refurbishment.

Storyteller’s Cafe

The popular eatery, located at the Grand Californian Hotel, will be “temporarily closed for refurbishment for a few weeks in March,” according to Disney.

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Price Increases Hit ‘Ohana, Chef Mickey’s, and MORE Character Dining in Disney World

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Character dining is a big draw for many families in Disney World.

Grumpy at Storybook Dining

While it’s more expensive than many other table service restaurants in Disney World (but not all!), the meet-and-greet opportunities you get with some of your favorite Disney characters make the cost worth it for many. However, we’re sorry to say that price increases have struck again in the parks, and several character dining experiences have increased around Disney World.

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