food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to Disney World anytime soon, you probably know that the sheer amount of dining options can be somewhat overwhelming.
The hacked “float”
However, there are certain tips you can keep in mind to make the best of your dining experience.
We’re dedicated festival-goers in Disney World, which means we’re there on opening day for each EPCOT festival.
Welcome to the festival!
Recently, we kicked off the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival with our whole team. We ate at EVERY food booth, trying dozens of new items and many returning favorites, and all in all, we spent $767.80 just to dine around the park. Along the way, we learned some important things!
It’s finally time to go back to the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!
Garden View Lounge
This restaurant has been closed since 2020, and now it’s reopening after a refurbishment with a new menu, new offerings, and a new interior. We can’t wait to check it out — happy reopening day!
There might be no one who loves new eats more than us at Disney Food Blog, especially if they’re coming from one of our favorite restaurants.
Tiffins
We headed to Tiffins Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out some new food that has just dropped, and we’re taking you along with us!
Disneyland has lost its culinary director.
Napa Rose
The Orange County Register has confirmed with Disneyland officials that Andrew Sutton, culinary director of signature dining for the Disneyland Resort, has left the company. Those officials have not given a reason for Sutton’s departure.
We’re on the brand-new Disney Adventure cruise ship for the week, and we’ve been trying all of the amazing food! The Disney Adventure is themed after adventures from several Disney franchises, but there are actually THREE Luca restaurants that you can’t miss!
Let’s set sail!
The Pixar film got not one, not two, but three dining locations on the Disney Adventure, and we stopped by to check them out. Let’s dig in!
It’s finally happening — we’re setting sail on the Disney Adventure!
Mickey Waffle from Pixar Market Restaurant
The Disney Adventure’s home port is in Singapore, and it is the first Disney Cruise Line ship to sail from Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre throughout Southeast Asia. We’re exploring everything there is to see, do, and eat on this ship, and right now, we’re taking you with us to Pixar Market Restaurant.
Picky eaters and Magic Kingdom dining don’t have to be at odds with each other.
A Casey’s Corner Picnic
We know how stressful it can be to plan a full park day when someone in your group turns their nose up at anything remotely adventurous. The good news is that Magic Kingdom has more crowd-pleasing options than you’d think, and we’re breaking down six spots that are genuinely going to work for even your most particular dining companions. Whether you’re rolling with tiny humans, super-selective adults, or a little bit of both, there’s something here for everyone.
If you know us, you know we love a fun dining option in Disney World. And today, we’re here to share with you one of the most underrated!
Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs
Summer House on the Lake is one of the newer restaurants in Disney Springs, and it’s a popular spot for brunch or a meal with friends in a stunning, bright atmosphere. But did you know that they offer MARTINI HOUR?!
After nearly six years, the Garden View Lounge Tea Room Experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is finally reopening!
Opening to guests of all ages and occasions on March 19, 2026, The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to bring guests on a whimsical afternoon tea extravaganza. This reimagined offering blends the elegance of the Victorian era with the playful charm of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Alice in Wonderland, bringing the timeless story from the silver screen to the heart of the newly refurbished Grand Floridian, sure to leave guests feeling enchanted.
Afternoon tea has been a part of the Grand Floridian for decades, and we’re SO excited to experience it once again after the Tea Room reopens. Ahead of its March 19th opening, Disney shared some behind-the-scenes details and a new look at the transformed space.
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