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3 Cast-Member Approved Disney Springs Restaurants

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Over the course of its long history, the area now known as Disney Springs has been home to many favorite restaurants, and that continues to this day. There is a litany of options, from massive chain restaurants to upscale eateries and local favorites, and choosing between them all can be overwhelming.

Duck Duck Razz

That’s why it can come in handy knowing where those who know Disney World best — CAST MEMBERS — go to grab a bite. We asked the former Cast Members on our team where they liked to chow down at Disney Springs, and these were some of their favorites.

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Disney World Fans Reveal the Restaurants They’re Ditching in 2026

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Disney World dining opinions can get weirdly personal. Tell someone you don’t like their favorite restaurant, and suddenly you’re defending yourself like you just insulted their grandmother’s famous recipe. We know. We have strong Disney food opinions here, too.

Mac and Cheese

So naturally, we decided to stir the pot. We asked our readers which Disney World restaurants they were DONE spending money on in 2026. Maybe the food had slipped. Maybe the price finally crossed the line from “vacation splurge” into “what exactly am I paying for here?” Maybe one disastrous meal was enough. And BOY, did people have answers.

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Everything We Know About the NEW Restaurant Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

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There’s a NEW dining location coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, and we’re chomping at the bit to check it out!

Disney’s BoardWalk

Several businesses at Disney’s BoardWalk closed in the past few years, which has left a few locations available. Now, Disney is starting to fill in those spots, and we’ll be getting a NEW restaurant called Hurly-Burly! What do we know about it so far? Let’s break down everything.

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Nope, These 16 Disney World Restaurants Still Do NOT Have Mobile Order

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Mobile Order has become one of the most useful tools in Disney World.

Mobile Order

It saves time, helps you avoid long lines, and makes grabbing a quick meal or snack significantly easier during a busy park day. With so many locations now offering Mobile Order through the My Disney Experience app, it’s easy to assume every quick-service restaurant has jumped on board. But that’s still not the case. Whether you’re planning your next Disney World vacation or simply trying to avoid unexpected delays, there are several popular dining locations where you’ll still need to order the old-fashioned way. Here are 16 Disney World restaurants and snack spots that still do not offer Mobile Order.

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10 Disney World Restaurants That Are Having a Low-Key Renaissance Right Now

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Disney World’s dining scene is always changing, but something interesting has been happening lately beneath all the splashy new openings and headline-grabbing additions.

Chef Mickey’s

A handful of restaurants that you might have written off, or simply overlooked, are quietly becoming must-visits again. Whether it’s a new chef, a game-changing menu update, or one breakout dish that put them on the map, these spots are earning fresh attention, and honestly, they deserve it. Here are 10 Disney World restaurants currently having a low-key renaissance.

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The Disney World Dining Plan Basically Pays for Itself With These 12 Meals

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The Disney Dining Plan isn’t a shortcut to cheaper meals. It won’t automatically lower your food costs or turn every purchase into a great deal.

Full spread at Akershus

What it does offer is a structured way to prepay for meals, with a fixed number of credits to use throughout your trip. If you use those credits strategically, you can come out ahead on value. If you don’t, it’s easy to spend them on lower-cost meals and miss the point of the plan entirely.

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REVIEW: This Restaurant in EPCOT’s France Pavilion Has the Best Bang for Your Buck

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When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.

La Creperie de Paris

We recently stopped by La Creperie de Paris at EPCOT to see what was cookin’, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!

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4 Insanely Cool Rooftop Restaurants Are Hiding in These Disney World Hotels

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Disney World dining is already pretty incredible, but there’s a whole tier of restaurants that take things to a completely different level, literally.

Imagine the firework views!

Rooftop dining at Disney World gives you stunning views, elevated menus, and an atmosphere you simply can’t get anywhere else on property. Whether you’re celebrating something big or just want to treat yourself to a night you won’t forget, these four spots deliver in a major way. Here’s a look at the rooftop restaurants hiding inside Disney World hotels that absolutely deserve a spot on your dining radar.

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4 Disney’s Hollywood Studios Restaurants the Experts Refuse to Book

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a strange little dining puzzle box.

Hollywood Studios

It has a few restaurants with fantastic theming, a few meals we’ll defend with a plastic fork if necessary, and a few reservations that look better in your My Disney Experience plans than they feel once you’re actually sitting there, sweating through your Lightning Lane strategy and wondering why lunch took 90 minutes.

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The BEST Disney World Restaurants for First-Timers in 2027

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You can ride Space Mountain. You can buy the ears. You can take the castle photo where everyone in your group looks 11% sun-drunk and deeply committed to matching shirts.

Magic Kingdom’s Train Station

But if you are going to Disney World for the first time in 2027, you need to think about where you are eating.

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