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Come With Us Into the NEW Villains-Themed Top of the World Lounge in Disney World

Did you know that some offerings still haven’t returned to Disney World after the 2020 park closures? We’ve welcomed back several restaurants and experiences, so what’s still left?

Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort

This month, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and the Harmony Barber Shop will be returning to Magic Kingdom, and more character meet and greets are coming back as well. Today, we got a FIRST LOOK at a reopening lounge in Disney World — but this spot looks a little bit different than it did before. Maybe it has something to do with a villainous TAKEOVER?

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Can’t Get Into Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World? Go Here Instead!

By Lydia Storks 1 Comment

Disney World is full of amazing restaurants!

Cinderella’s Royal Table has some beautiful decorations.

Some of those amazing restaurants are incredibly popular, like Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. We can’t blame people for wanting to dine there — the theming is unlike any other dining location around! And if you’re a big fan of Be Our Guest, then today we have another recommendation to add to your list.

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A Fan-Favorite Lounge Has Reopened at Animal Kingdom Lodge in Disney World

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It’s an exciting time when we get to reunite with our favorite Disney World restaurants.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

We already spent the morning at a reopened Boma in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (and we’ll be back for dinner at the first buffet to reopen in Disney World). Now, though, we’re visiting ANOTHER relaxing spot at this resort that just returned today!

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The Restaurant You Have to ‘Rope Drop’ in Disney World Right Now

By Quincy Stanford 5 Comments

Eating in Disney World can be a little tricky right now.

Nomad Lounge

With limited capacities remaining in most Disney World restaurants and demand and capacities rising for the parks as a whole, tables in popular spots are in pretty high demand. This is true for restaurants with Advance Dining Reservations and even for some that are walk-up only. There’s even one restaurant in Disney World that you need to rope drop (in a manner of speaking) if you want to visit!

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Review! How Many Times Can We Say “Hearty” and “Cozy” When Describing This EPCOT Restaurant?

By Kylee Gano 6 Comments

Sometimes you gotta go where everybody knows your name! Whoops, that’s Cheers, isn’t it?

Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room

You know that feeling of walking into your neighborhood bar and everyone knows you? The Cheers reference holds true of this spot too. That’s basically the feeling you get when walking into Rose and Crown. We like the food just fine but we love the feeling we get when we enter the pub doors at this EPCOT restaurant. Step inside for a pint and see what the restaurant is like since our last visit!

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PHOTO TOUR: We’re Sayin’ Bonjour! To Voyageurs’ Lounge at Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Annnnnd we’re back! Continuing our exploration of the newest property, Disney’s Riviera Resort today, it’s time to go check out the Voyageurs’ Lounge!

Riviera Resort

The swanky digs of this stylish new lounge reflect Walt Disney and his wife Lillian’s travels throughout Europe! Being huge Disney buffs, we can’t wait to see the place!

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Review! We’re Living for the New BOWLS and Cider at Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

By Carly Caramanna 4 Comments

We’re fond of Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom due to their consistent delivery of hand-crafted cocktails and adventurous bites! It is a favorite amongst us all here at DFB!

Nomad Lounge

If you need a little refresher, The Nomad Lounge is conveniently located on the pathway towards Pandora. You’ll find it attached to Animal Kingdom’s Signature Restaurant Tiffins. It’s easily accessible from Discovery Island, Africa, and Pandora — but we enjoy it so we’d even make the trek across the park!

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Review and Photos: New Menu Items at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs!!

By Molly 2 Comments

Helllllllllllo from Disney Springs! We are bringing you a review from one of the most popular spots to grab a light bite and cocktail, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! We discovered they had some new items join the line-up recently, and we had to swing by to try them out!

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

First up, we had to sample some of the seasonal libations. The bartender let us know the Old-Fashioned and the Florida Mule tend to stay on the menu, however the top two are swapped out every month or so.

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Photos and Review: TWO NEW Cocktails (and NEW Souvenir Mugs!!) at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in Disneyland!

By AJ and the DFB Team 3 Comments

With the exciting reopening of Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at Disneyland Hotel, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar has introduced two brand new cocktails!

Trader Sam’s Menu

And the refreshed Tangaroa Terrace Bar & Grill also now has an outdoor bar (!!!) — so you can get Trader Sam’s drinks without even going into the popular tiki bar!

Tangaroa Terrace Outdoor Bar

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Review: Limited Time Drinks and Classics at Walt Disney World’s Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

By DFB Sarah 2 Comments

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort is an oasis of creative drinks and tiki decor. Truly: grabbing a drink here is always a fun time.

Our Skipper Host

You never really know what’s going to happen around here…

Antics in the Grog Grotto

And our Disney pal Daniel (hi, @WanderDisney!) recently visited with Trader Sam and shared his thoughts on some of the bar’s drink options.

Drinks at Trader Sam’s

The Tropical Snowstorm is listed on the menu’s limited time, seasonsl insert, but Daniel notes that all the drinks on this page are available to order all year. (So long as the bar has the ingredients, you can get one!) The Tropical Snowstorm is Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Coconut Cream, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg!

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