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REVIEW: Should You Leave Magic Kingdom for Brunch at Grand Floridian Cafe?

Alright, friends, we’re here today with another visit from a SUPER underrated (IMO) restaurant in Disney World. So, hop on that monorail and cruise on over for lunch with us!

Grand Floridian Cafe

We’re headed to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to visit a table-service option with some serious charm — Grand Floridian Cafe! This relaxing spot may not be as flashy as some of the other restaurants at this hotel like 1900 Park Fare and Citricos, but it does have yummy and moderately-priced (!!!) eats!

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The Disney World Tater Tots Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Lydia Storks 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect side dish or the best between-meal snack? May we suggest: the humble potato?

Tots and plastic cheese…the perfect combination.

There are so many ways to eat them, whether it’s in chip, french fry, or tater tot form! And if you love those crispy little tater tots, there are a BUNCH of places you can find them at Disney World — we’re sharing a full list here on DFB today.

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3 Secret Menu Items You Can Grab RIGHT NOW in Disney World

By Kylie Selvage 3 Comments

Shhh…🤫 Can you keep a secret? If not, then this is the perfect read for you…because neither can we! (Well, at least when it comes to good food. Good food should never be kept a secret.)

Partners Statue

Our DFB reporters are in the parks and resorts every day, trying out all the amazing (and sometimes, not so amazing) food Disney World has to offer. But, some of the most superb sips and bites are hiding off the menu…which is why we’re sharing three secret items you can grab RIGHT now in Disney World!

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Review: Chicken and TATER TOT Waffles Are the NEW Disney Must-Try

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We’re back in Disney Springs to try more food!

Disney Springs

Valentine’s Day may be over, but we’re still on the hunt for new food in Disney Springs. And when we heard about the new Chicken & Waffles at The Polite Pig, we just had to give them a try. After all, these are TATER TOT waffles we’re talking about!

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A Disney Springs Restaurant is Serving Up Chicken and TATER. TOT. WAFFLES.

By Matt Kirouac Leave a Comment

Considering how much we LOVE fried chicken in Disney World, and how much we LOVE waffles in Disney World, it makes total sense that we’d be straight-up obsessed with chicken & waffles in Disney World!

Chicken and Waffles at Grand Floridian Cafe

This epic comfort food combo is always a fav, and we especially love it when we find chicken & waffles with a fun twist! Like the new version being served at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs!

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We’ve Got ALL the Disney News You Missed This Week!

By Traci C 3 Comments

We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the news for you this week. Today we have the details on the latest in the Disney World theme parks and MORE!

Oh My… We’re in Love.

See all of our coverage on Disney park reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .

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Chicken & Waffles — Is that You? We Found 2 Secret Menu Items at Disney’s Grand Floridian Cafe!

By Kelly Oliveros 2 Comments

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is still closed at the moment, but is scheduled to reopen on September 21st.

Grand Floridian Cafe

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, however, are open, as well as several restaurants in the Grand Floridian. Today, we got the chance to eat at one of the restaurants in the Grand Floridian and found out about some super special secret menu items — you’ve got to check them out!

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REVIEW and PHOTOS: Scat Cat’s Club Re-Opens at Disney World’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort

By Janelle Sheetz 8 Comments

We were at Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort early yesterday morning when the NEW Scat Cat’s Club — Cafe debuted (we’re talkin’ Mickey Beignets for days here, people!) — and just in case you didn’t set your alarm, you can read about our experience earlier in the day here!

Scat Cat’s Lounge

And now we’re back at Port Orleans for another round of the BIG EASY, because guess what! The NEW Scat Cat’s Lounge is now finally OPEN!

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5 Things You’re Not Eating in Disney World…But You SHOULD!

By Janelle Sheetz 4 Comments

We all know which restaurants are popular at Walt Disney World. They’re the table-service ones that are nearly impossible to get an advance dining reservation at or the counter-service spots that never have any tables open so you end up eating your food on top of a nearby trash can (no judgment — we’ve all done it!).

Char Siu Pork

But what about some lesser-known Disney World dining options? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite underdogs; the restaurants and menu items that most park guests often overlook. Here are our top 5 things that people aren’t eating at Disney World, but oughta try!!!

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

By DFB Sarah 2 Comments

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…]