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I Spent $80 on Lunch at The Boathouse in Disney Springs. Was It Worth It?

Did you know that some of the BEST food in Disney World isn’t even inside the theme parks? The parks have some great restaurants, of course, but there are plenty of places to dine when you don’t have a ticket for the day. Each of the Disney Resorts has at least one restaurant, but the REAL cream of the crop can be found at Disney Springs!

Disney Springs

Disney Springs is home to literally dozens of dining locations, and they’ve got cuisine from all over the world. But if you’re coming to Florida and you want some traditional American eats with a taste from the coast, there’s one place that comes to mind.

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REVIEW: Have Lunch With Us (and the BEST Dessert!) at Chefs de France in EPCOT

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Here at DFB, we’ve been to EVERY restaurant in Disney World.

Chefs de France

Yep, that’s right — every. single. one. We’ve tried signature meals, character meals, buffets, quick service spots, and everything in between. But once you’ve reviewed every restaurant one time, what do you do? Well, you go back and review them AGAIN! The only consistent thing about Disney World food is that it’s inconsistent, so that’s why we here at DFB like to revisit old restaurants every once in a while to see if they still live up to the hype (or disappoint us again!). And recently, we made a visit to a popular EPCOT spot.

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REVIEW: Does EPCOT’s Rose and Crown Restaurant Still Deserve Your $$$?

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 11 Comments

There are some places in Disney World that just naturally become THE place to be. We’re talking about the hangout spots where groups of people seem to congregate and mingle for HOURS at a time. If you’ve ever walked by a lively lounge or rowdy restaurant filled with people and wondered, “What’s going on in there?” we’re here to answer your question!

It’s time to take a trip to EPCOT!

Today, we’re visiting a popular restaurant in EPCOT called the Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room. This fun spot has an attached pub and nearby Yorkshire County Fish Shop that all serve classic English bites and beverages. But for now, we’re dining in the main restaurant!

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FULL REVIEW of the NEW Menu at California Grill Restaurant in Disney World

By Lydia Storks 1 Comment

Don’t let Disney World fool you — there are plenty of places to dine FANCY.

California Grill

Disney has a host of “signature” restaurants that definitely feel like a step above the regular table service meal. These restaurants serve some pretty pricey eats, but they’re often known for having some of the most spectacular food across Disney World. So is it worth it to plan a signature meal? Recently, we stopped by one of the most popular spots to see if it lives up to the hype!

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Why You Should SKIP This Disney World Hotel Restaurant for Meals…But Not for Snacks

By Lydia Storks 3 Comments

If you’re staying at a Disney World Value Resort on an upcoming trip, you might be slightly discouraged by your dining options.

Pop Century Resort

While Deluxe and even Moderate resorts often have multiple restaurants with various cuisine offerings, the Value Resorts are typically limited to a pool bar and a cafeteria-style quick service restaurant. But don’t worry — it’s definitely possible to find good things to eat at those places! And we recently stopped at Disney’s Pop Century Resort to prove it.

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There’s a Reason It’s Hard To Snag a Reservation at This Disney World Restaurant

By Lydia Storks 2 Comments

In Disney World, you can get everything from exotic cuisine to fancy meals that are made with the finest ingredients. But sometimes, you just want to travel back in time to when things were simpler!

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

There are multiple retro diner-style restaurants in Disney World, but one of our favorites has to be Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. This iconic spot is located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and we’ve loved it in the past, but we decided to make another trip recently to see if it still stacks up to our standards. Let’s go!

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REVIEW: It’s RISKY To Eat at the Art of Animation Food Court in Disney World

By Lydia Storks 3 Comments

If we’ve learned anything from dining at every restaurant in Disney World, it’s that the food experience varies wildly from place to place!

Landscape of Flavors

Not every restaurant in the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs is going to knock your socks off, but not all of them are bad either (in fact, some are pretty outstanding!). You may expect that if you’re staying at one of Disney World’s Value Resorts that you’ll end up with “bad” food at your hotel. But is that really the case? Recently we stopped by one of the food court-style restaurants to do a full review and find out!

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REVIEW: Cafe Orleans Just PROVED Why It’s a Disney Classic

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Here at Disney Food Blog, we talk about Disney World food a LOT. But we also want to make sure we give the West Coast some love!

Disneyland Park

Disneyland Resort has dozens of delicious restaurants, plenty of seasonal eats, and some snacks that could throw down against Disney World snacks any day and WIN. So whether you’re a Disneyland newbie or you’re a regular visitor, we’re here to share our thoughts on the dining at Walt’s original resort. And on a recent visit, we stopped by to review Cafe Orleans!

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You’re Paying TOO MUCH At This Disney Restaurant!

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Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure is known for Southern California-inspired cuisine, specialty cocktails, and entree prices around $50. Whew.

Carthay Circle Restaurant

But what if we told you there’s another way to experience this iconic Disneyland spot WITHOUT breaking the bank? We’re headed to the accompanying Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining to try out the much-loved bar service and small plates — with a more palatable price tag.

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We’re STILL Confused About Our Meal at This EPCOT Restaurant

By Lydia Storks 2 Comments

When it comes to unique dining experiences in Disney World, you’ve got a PLETHORA of options.

Coral Reef Restaurant

You could dine in castles or with your favorite characters. You could eat at a table shaped like a car, in a restaurant that’s made to mimic a drive-in movie theater. Or you could go incredibly upscale and try a AAA Five-Diamond restaurant with a multi-course meal. But today, we’re taking you along with us to EPCOT, where we recently visited a restaurant in an aquarium!

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