food IS a theme park
Disney World is getting more expensive this year, and you need to be prepared.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
It’s getting harder and harder to afford a vacation to The Most Magical Place on Earth, and if you think you’re alone in that, you’re not! It’s not uncommon for Disney to raise prices year over year, and we’ve rounded up some very useful tips for saving on this year’s trip.
If you’ve ever planned a trip to Disney World, chances are you’ve at least looked into the Disney Dining Plan — Disney’s divisive meal credit offering. But if you’ve ever tried to find the same option for a trip at Disneyland in California, you’ve probably noticed something pretty quickly: It doesn’t exist.
Flo’s V-8 Cafe
Disney World’s Dining Plan has a couple of different options that allow you to prepay for meal and snack credits that can simply be allocated at an array of restaurants and food stands all over the resort. It is a useful vacation package add-on that many guests take advantage of during a vacation — so why exactly doesn’t Disneyland offer a Disney Dining Plan like Disney World does? The answer comes down to a few key differences between the two resorts — and once you understand them, it actually makes a lot of sense.
Let’s talk about a very real Disney World problem: it’s 10:45PM, you just got back to your hotel after a full park day, your feet are screaming… and your tummy is rumbling.
New food at Contempo Cafe
The catch? Many Disney World quick-service restaurants close around 10 or 11 PM. If you didn’t grab something before heading out of the parks, late-night dining options at your resort can feel seriously limited, especially if you’re a night owl or traveling with hungry kids. And that’s exactly why this app hack feels life-changing.
In 2025, our team reviewed over 100 restaurants in Disney World!
Our meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table
Everything from character meals to pool bars to snack stands to signature dining was on our review list, and we had some incredibly memorable experiences eating our way around Disney World. But along the way, we also learned some important tips and lessons — today we’re here to share them with you!
At this point, Tom Hanks is already Hollywood and Disney royalty, but the iconic Toy Story and Forrest Gump actor is getting even more props thanks to one of his drink hacks.
Photo Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
We’re always on the lookout for great snack hacks, but we appreciate it when one falls into our laps. In this case, we actually got a great new way to enjoy Diet Coke through the TV screen from Woody the Cowboy himself!
There’s just something about McDonald’s that scratches an itch most other restaurants can’t — including one’s at Disney World!
McDonald’s
Even though Disney World has so many amazing restaurants, it’s hard to resist the McDonald’s urge. The quintessential quick-service restaurant, our staff agrees that there are just some things McDonald’s does better than its competition at Disney World.
You KNOW we’re all about finding the BEST eats at Disney World. We visit every restaurant, food cart, and vendor, scouting all the menus and trying everything humanly possible. But did you know some of our favorite bites can’t be found on any menu?
Blue Wildness — A Secret Menu Drink at Geyser Point Bar and Grill
We’re OBSESSED with secret menu items at Disney World, and if you’ve been following us for some time, you know we have a tendency to spoil the secret so that YOU can get in on the fun, as well. Over the years, we’ve found secret drinks at Disney World’s bars and lounges, secret cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse, secret cheesy snacks at park restaurants, and so much more that it can be hard to keep track of if you aren’t constantly visiting Disney World like we are. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about secret menu items during your Disney World adventures, we have a few tips that can make the process incredibly easy!
Let’s be honest here, bringing your family members to Disney World is a risky game of roulette that could either end with delightful memories or tears of frustration in front of the castle.
Magic Kingdom
Traveling with people who do the theme parks differently from you or who live on a contrasting schedule to yours can be tricky. And honestly? That’s often the case when traveling with grandparents. So today, we’re sharing the things our team wishes we knew before going to Disney World with our grandparents.
We’ve found all the best eats at Disney World, and we’re letting you in on some of our favorites!
Indian-style Bread Service
If your favorite part of a delicious meal is bread service, you’re not alone. The unsung hero of your lunch or dinner, decadent rolls, or an adventurous bread service can leave a lasting impression. This is especially the case at Disney World, where several restaurants have turned bread into an art form. While we could spend hours upon hours listing everywhere you can get great bread service (we have), but for this one, we’re giving you three of our favorites!
Are you overbooking your Disney World dining reservations?
One of our meals at Homecomin’
Whether you’ve been to Disney World 100 times or you’re getting ready for your first-ever trip, one thing is for certain: Disney dining is always changing — evolving, if you will. Today’s rules aren’t necessarily yesterday’s. With that in mind, we’re calling into question how many Disney World dining reservations you actually need per visit. After some serious dialogue with our team of Disney World experts, we came to some surprising conclusions.
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