food IS a theme park
There are a LOT of places to eat in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
The issue is, not all Disney World restaurants are created equal, so it’s possible you may not have a great meal when there could have been a new meal a few minutes away. That’s why we’re here — to help you decide where to eat (among many other things). However, there’s one restaurant in each of the Disney parks that can usually please everyone.
Remember when Disney took away the beloved Wendell’s Bear Claw treat from Frontierland? We went through a whole dramatic saga — including the five stages of grief — when it was taken off the menu. If you’re confused, imagine if McDonald’s took your favorite food off the menu. You’d be pretty sad, too!
Wendell and the last bear claw we’ve ever eaten!
Well, the time has come once again — Disney took one of our absolute FAVORITE treats off the menu at Contempo Cafe, and we’re not sure we’ll ever recover from this major foodie blow. Read on if you dare.
The time has come — things are getting EASIER in Disney World! We know that planning a trip to Disney World is no small task, so any time Disney rolls out a new feature to make things a little easier, we do a little happy dance! Recently, Disney announced that the way guests look for dining reservations is changing.
Crystal Palace
The old system was far from perfect. While you were able to search around for Advance Dining Reservations via the Disney World (or Disneyland) website or app, there was never a way to see the full list of available reservation times for any given restaurant. Instead, guests had to play around with the system in hopes that a different time would appear. But finally — things are changing.
STOP EVERYTHING. There are chicken-stuffed Mickey Waffles(!!) in Disney World and you NEED to know about them.
Rix Bar and Grill
Here at DFB, we’re constantly on the hunt for unique and delicious Disney food. We’ve seen lots of snacks, tried tons of menu items, and every now and then we’ll find something that truly blows our minds, even if it’s not due to the flavor. So when we saw that chicken-stuffed Mickey Waffles were available in Disney World, we just had to find out if these were worth it!
A BRAND NEW restaurant has opened in EPCOT. What does it look like? What food does it offer? Don’t worry, we’re taking YOU inside this new spot with us!
EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is the latest restaurant to join the Disney scene and it offers an experience unlike anything else you’ve had in Disney World. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the Japan pavilion in EPCOT, is a table service location, and offers a “festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style” (according to Disney) complete with sushi, all kinds of small dishes to enjoy, and an ever-changing experience that’ll celebrate different Japanese festivals each month. Ready to take a look inside this new spot? Let’s GO!
Disney World is changing all the time — but you probably knew that already.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
No two days are alike, and just when you think you may have found a new favorite Disney snack, they go and change the menu up on you! Now we’ve got a warning for folks fond of a certain Disney World hotel restaurant — Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Let’s dig into the details.
Disney has made another quiet decision about a new experience opening at Disney World and this time, we’re LOVING it!
©Disney
We’ve been anxiously anticipating the grand opening of Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya since it was announced as taking over the Tokyo Dining space in EPCOT. We THOUGHT we had an opening date already set but it looks like we’ll be able to dine here sooner than we expected! [Read more…]
If you’re looking for some really great dining in Disney World, Disney Springs is the way to go.
Disney Springs
Yes, there are some great restaurants in the parks too, but Disney Springs has so many of our favorite restaurants that cover a variety of different dining styles, and they’re all in one location. If you’re a big fan of barbecue or The Polite Pig, you’ll want to head over to grab this new special ASAP!
You know the old saying “the early bird catches the worm…”? Well, the early Disney World guest catches the tasty breakfast offerings! Birds…people…we’re more alike than you may think!
Hi, Kevin!
Between getting all your family into the Magic Kingdom, double-checking that you’ve brought everything in your park bag for the day’s adventure, AND successfully booking your lightning lanes for the morning, you maybe be exhausted before even entering the park. Know what that means? You need a hearty breakfast to give you some fuel. Luckily, we noticed a change that may be helpful in filling your belly. [Read more…]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has OFFICIALLY kicked off the fall festivities in Magic Kingdom, bringing an exclusive “Boo to You” parade filled with new spooky characters, exclusive fireworks, and attractions to keep the screams coming for the occasion.
Boo To You
You can go trick-or-treating around the park during the Halloween party (which is free), but there are also some exclusive treats that are only available for purchase during the event (not during normal park hours). Come with us to try one of those special treats! [Read more…]
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