food IS a theme park
Disney World is almost always changing!
Swan and Dolphin Hotel
Magic Kingdom is expanding, Hollywood Studios is bringing Monsters Inc. to life, and that’s just scratching the surface. Now it seems like another Disney World restaurant is permanently closing and we’ve got the details right here!
If there’s one thing we like to do here at Disney Food Blog, it’s eat.
Would You Grab This?
And if there’s one thing we like to eat, it’s Disney desserts! Luckily, there is NO shortage of exciting new snacks to try in Disney World, so come with us to try a NEW sweet treat from a Disney Resort hotel.
Thanks to the opening of Gran Destino Tower, there are now more dining options than ever at Disney’s Coronado Springs!
Grand Destino Tower at Coronado Springs
Today, we’re kicking it old school and headed to dine at an often overlooked Table Service spot that’s been serving up guests for years.
The Gurgling Suitcase at Walt Disney World’s Old Key West Resort is a little hole in the wall (literally!) between Olivia’s and Good’s Food to Go. But what the space lacks in size, it more than makes up for in exclusive, delicious drinks and fun snack options. We enjoyed the Conch Fritters on a previous visit, and we wouldn’t turn down a few Deep-Fried Pickle Chips (see both here!)
Gurgling Suitcase
On a recent visit, we spotted a few changes to the Specialty Cocktails Menu. [Read more…]
If you’re traveling to Disney World and trying to stick to a budget, you’ve already discovered that it can be MAJORLY expensive to eat in the World.
Cinderella Castle
And with so many irresistible snacks to try, you’ll need to figure out which ones give you the most bang for your vacation buck! That’s where we come in! Here at Disney Food Blog, we’ve tried ALL the snacks, and we’ve compiled for you some seriously tasty treats that come in UNDER $5! [Read more…]
is located at the Grand Floridian Resort just a Monorail ride away from Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Polynesian Village Resort. (And soon — possibly via walkway from Magic Kingdom!)
This Victorian-inspired restaurant serves table service eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with identical breakfast and lunch menus resulting in some truly epic brunch bites. We’re talking a Buttermilk Chicken and Waffle, an Eggs Benedict Flight, and more. Click here to see why brunch is brilliant at Grand Floridian Cafe!
But on this visit, we’re grabbing dinner. The dinner menu here is a separate entity from breakfast and lunch, but some popular ‘brunch’ items do appear at dinner, too! The Lobster ‘Thermidor’ Burger is available all day (see that review here!), as is the Miso-Glazed Salmon (reviewed below!). The Artisan-Made Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli is a favorite that’s good to go for three meals a day (more on that below, too!), and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken makes a reprise at dinner (but without the waffle).
The point is: Grand Floridian Cafe’s got your tastebuds’ backs all day long! 😉 So let’s see how dinner stacks up and whether Grand Floridian Cafe is good for more than just a fabulous brunch.
Grand Floridian Cafe
The atmosphere of Grand Floridian Cafe echos the Victorian tones of the entire Resort. [Read more…]
is about as classic a Walt Disney World character buffet as they come.
Located on the fourth floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort and in the shadows of arriving and departing Monorail trains, Chef Mickey’s is a character buffet featuring the Fab Five — Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald — in their finest chef attire.
The open, raucous space is dominated by sparse design and seemingly endless food choices, making it a great place for many families. No need to shush the kids when they devolve into squeals of delight with Minnie coming around the corner. No worries about finding something for everyone to eat. Just grab a plate, fill up, and get some character love.
But the food quality here hasn’t been great in the past, and while it’s certainly passable, for THAT price you expect something that’s good, at least, not something that’s mediocre. Still, Chef Mickey’s draws a crowd — you’ll definitely want to snag an Advance Dining Reservation if you want to eat here — and it’s all about that Fab Five meet and greet life.
Chef Mickey’s
I ventured to Chef Mickey’s with my family for brunch to see if the food is showing any signs of improvement (and to peep the Fab Five in their chef-y finest!).
Like its food, Chef Mickey’s isn’t winning any awards for its decor or atmosphere, unfortunately. [Read more…]
Toledo — Tapas, Steak, & Seafood is Gran Destino Tower’s rooftop restaurant.
This Spanish-inspired spot is loaded with style, views, and thoughtful bites and beverages. You can click HERE for a FULL PHOTO TOUR of this exquisite space, and now we’re back with a FULL REVIEW.
Toledo — Tapas, Steak, & Seafood
This was a LONG dining experience, so settle in for some fun!
We’re returning to Walt Disney World’s Gran Destino Tower this afternoon to share Barcelona Lounge‘s late-morning through midnight offerings of spirits, wine, beer, and light bites!
Barcelona Lounge
Yesterday we explored this beautiful space, with its Gaudi-inspired stained glass bar, golden hanging lanterns, and soaring columns, in our FIRST LOOK. [Read more…]
Toledo — Tapas, Steak, and Seafood
is Gran Destino Tower’s rooftop table service restaurant, and when we say rooftop, know that it feels every bit of its 15-story height! But if you head up there to the top, you will be rewarded.
Toledo — Tapas, Steak, & Seafood
Because that altitude serves one spectacular purpose: to provide diners with one-of-a-kind views of Walt Disney World, including (when you time it just right!) glimpses of nighttime spectaculars at not one but TWO Parks! [Read more…]
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