food IS a theme park
Disney World is FILLED with seemingly endless food options.Â
Chicken-Stuffed Mickey Waffles
We have so many favorites, that it’s hard to even compile a list of every single thing we love. The only problem is that a few of our favs come with a pretty hefty price tag. There are some days, though, when it’s best to be responsible humans (and eaters) and ball on a budget when it comes to food. The good news? Balling on a budget tastes just as good.Â
In the real world, buffets are often places you wanna avoid.
Buffets!
However, at Disney World, buffets are a big, delicious opportunity to eat as much as you want and put your stretchy pants to good use without judgment. There are several great buffet options at Disney World, and there’s no wrong way to take on a Disney buffet. Want three rounds of appetizers? Four rounds of dessert? Have at it. However, there are a few things that we never do at these buffets.
Summer is winding down, the kids are headed back to school SOON, and that means it’s time to buy pencils, crayons, backpacks, and DFB Guides!
That’s right! While the kiddos are studying math, science, and social studies you can be reading up on where you’re going to eat on your next Disney World vacation! (And honestly, doesn’t that sound like more fun?).
To celebrate the start of the school year we’re having a BIG sale at the DFB Store — right now you can get ANY of our DFB Guides, Bundles, or Gift Certificates for 40% off the cover price!
Cinderella Castle
Whether you’re planning a fall visit for the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, a family holiday extravaganza, or a quick weekend getaway you need to make some plans!
And we’re going to make sure you choose the best restaurants Disney has to offer — and save some money while you’re at it — with our HUGE Back to School Sale at the DFB Store!
Our complete line of DFB Guide e-Books is on sale right now!! You can save 40% off EVERY ITEM at the DFB Store, making planning for your next Disney vacation that much easier!
Disney may be The Most Magical Place on Earth, but nothing can wreck the happy faster than poor planning.
This is especially true when it comes to one of the most important parts of your trip — eating! After decades of Disney dining, we’ve perfected some expert tips and advice to get the most out of your Disney World visit.
Today, we’re sharing our 56 Must-Read Disney Dining Secrets to ensure that you have the magical visit of your dreams!
Let’s get started!
1. Make dining reservations. Even if you don’t follow any other piece of advice, we can’t say this emphatically enough. To fully appreciate the truly entertaining and delicious array of Disney Dining offerings, you must make Advance Dining Reservations. If you wait until you arrive at Disney to make table service arrangements, you may miss out on many of your top picks because they will be booked.
Book Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant 180 Days in Advance to Guarantee a Table
2. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pepsi). Yep. Those of you who are die-hard Pepsi drinkers will be sad to note that any and all Disney establishments will not carry Pepsi products. It’s a Coke-only zone here! So either bring your own Pepsi, or plan to take a trip to a nearby gas station, convenience store, grocery store, or drug store to pick up your stash. You can also order it and have it delivered directly to your hotel from Garden Grocer.
No Pepsi Here.
3. Don’t miss the must-eat items! After years of eating Disney goodies, we here at Disney Food Blog have amassed quite a list of “must-eat” treats in Disney parks and resorts. Cult favorites like Dole Whip Floats, Zebra Domes, School Bread, and Mickey Bars are high priority when you’re visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth. To read up on our favorites, head over to our Best Disney World Restaurants Page for some great “Best Of” posts like Best Cookie Snacks in Disney World, favorite Disney ice cold snacks, Disney’s best grilled cheese, and more! And if you’re headed to Disney World for the first time, you must read our Best Disney Restaurants for First-Timers article — very helpful!
Dole Whip Float! A Must-Eat snack for every Disney guest.
4. Make your reservations 60 days prior to your visit whenever possible. Nope — it’s not enough to just make reservations; you need to make them as early as possible. For most restaurants, that’s 60 days prior to the date you’re seeking. If you’re staying in a Disney hotel, you can book all of your reservations for up to 10 days beginning exactly 60 days before the first day of your trip.
5. Don’t pay for food you don’t want. One of my favorite Disney Dining tips is to be a squeaky wheel when you need to be. Disney is very good at customizing meals, and at counter-service restaurants, your customized meal might even save you some money! For example, [Read more…]
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