food IS a theme park
I’ve visited Disney World many times, and even I struggle making a decision on what and where to eat!
El Mercado de Coronado at Coronado Springs!
Here at the Disney Food Blog, we like to try all the eats and treats we can find to help make that decision easier for you! We recently tried three brand-new items over at Coronado Springs, and we’re letting you know if they’re worth a grab.
Yes, we’ve been thinking a LOT about the holiday season in Disney World, but the reality is that it’s still summer and we’re still several months away before the big Christmas tree goes up in Magic Kingdom.
Campfire Cupcake from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
That means we’re still enjoying summer food and drinks in Disney World, including the infamous Campfire Cupcake at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We did also get a sneak peek at the upcoming Beak and Barrel coming to Magic Kingdom, the Pirates of the Caribbean lounge that is expected to open later this year. We also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and like always, they changed this week. So let’s take a look at the updates.
Well, we survived the 4th of July in Disney World and even got to eat a few patriotic treats in the process.
Patriotic Cake Bar
Of course, now that the holiday has passed, we’re looking forward to Halloween season in Disney World because the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is only a little over a month away. Yep, time flies! In the meantime, we’ve been checking out some new foods and drinks in the parks, and keeping an eye on restaurant menus. So let’s take a look at what Disney World restaurant menus changed this week.
August is about to be BUSY in Orlando.
August Crowds in Disney World
If you’re heading to Disney World, you may already be planning to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which starts earlier in August. However, there’s one particular date that will be extra wild in Orlando, and if you’re in town, you’ll want to be prepared.
It’s been another fun week in Disney World, albeit a hot one. As we start counting down the days until fall (or at least until the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival), we’re still busy keeping an eye out for new food in Disney World.
Southern Fried Chicken Biscuit Skillet
Recently, we found some AMAZING French toast in an unexpected spot PLUS we found a classic Italian treat…in yet another unexpected spot. However, when it comes to menu changes, we’re ALWAYS expecting those, and this week is no different. So let’s see what’s changed in Disney World restaurants this week.
Okay, so you already know we love food, but you might also know that we are BIG breakfast people. In fact, we wish breakfast was served at more Disney World restaurants ALL DAY long…but we’ll still get up early to grab a proper Disney breakfast (did someone say Mickey waffles?).
Rix Sports Bar and Grill
So when we found out that there were some NEW breakfast items over at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, we made a beeline over there to check it out. Join us as we head over to Rix Sports Bar and Grill to stuff our faces with the most important meal of the day.
Disney World has leaned into the chaos a little this week.
Cinnamon Apple Pie Funnel Cake from Epic Eats
For example, we found a non-caramel snack at Karamell-Küche in EPCOT. We went through a flurry of emotions when Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom brought back the OLD waffles. One of our favorite foods at a Disney World hotel was a…hotdog (okay, so maybe we leaned into the chaos a bit, too). And like always, Disney World restaurant menus got updates.
There are so many hidden experiences and special events around Disney World property that so many people aren’t even aware of!
Villa de Lago at Saratoga Springs Resort
One of our absolute favorites is over at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, which is an underrated resort in our opinion, in general, but there’s an offering here that flies under the radar, and we won’t stand for it anymore. You can attend Sangria University for UNDER $70 and not only get to drink tons of sangria, but learn how to make your own too!
Another week has passed in Disney World and it will be May before you know it!
Cookies ‘n Cream Funnel Cake from Funnel Cake Stand in EPCOT
That means we’re SO ready to try out some May the 4th treats in Disney World (yay, Star Wars food!). However, we recently got to try out some new snacks in the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT (oh, yeah) and revisited Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and we’ve got a few changes to warn you about.
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