food IS a theme park
Today is THE day! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 e-book is HERE, and we’re so excited!
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Walt Disney World reopened with limited capacities throughout every building on the property. All gift shops, restaurants, rides, and shows were reduced to accommodate physical distancing between travel groups.
Homecomin’
Upon reopening, Disney World had a reduced capacity of 25% and the theme parks attracted fewer crowds. It was recently announced that the theme parks were raised to 35% and we’ve seen an uptick in crowds over the holidays. Attractions are seeing increased wait times and Disney has been adjusting experiences to accommodate the lines. But what about restaurants? While Disney World hasn’t shared specifics, we have seen a quiet increase in capacity within the restaurants. So, what does dining at a Disney World restaurant look like now that the parks have been reopened for a few months?
There’s no question that there are LOTS of dining options throughout Disney Word, with menus for every palate and preference, and food selections for everyone.
Loaded French Fries
But what if we were to tell you that when you’re looking at the menu deciding what to eat, that there was MORE than meets the eye? What if we told you that there are also SECRET menus at many of these locations?
Since Disney World’s reopening this summer, we’ve slowly started to see more and more dining locations reopen throughout the parks!
KRNR The Rock Station Food Truck
Most recently, we’ve seen the reopening of ABC Commissary and Woody’s Lunch Box at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we’re happy to report that one more food spot at that park has also reopened TODAY — KRNR The Rock Station Food Truck!
It may be hard to believe, but Disney World’s four theme parks have been reopened since JULY of this year. We know, we know, time has just FLOWN by this year, right? Okay, so maybe the idea of time itself is all sorts of jumbled this year, but it’s true! And in the months since Disney World reopened, a lot has changed.
Cinderella Castle
Specifically, we noticed six major areas that have seen changes in the last few months. It’s pretty safe to say that when Disney World reopened in July, there were a whole ton of new rules, regulations, guest offerings, there was even a new castle color! But what has changed SINCE July?
We found out today that not one, not two, but THREE Disney World restaurants will be reopening in the next few weeks!
Tomorrowland Terrace New Chairs and Tables
We’ve already checked in on the just-released menu for a reopening Crystal Palace and now we get to take a look at the menu for Tomorrowland Terrace, opening December 17th. Here’s the thing: This menu definitely looks strangely familiar… .
Disney World foodies, it’s a great day for us!
Disney World
Disney just announced that not one, not two, but THREE fan-favorite Disney World restaurants will be reopening this month and next. Let’s check out WHEN and WHICH restaurants we’ll be chowing down in once again!
While all of Disney World’s reopened restaurants now feature similar health and safety measures, such as distanced tables, QR code menus, and increased sanitization, a few dining locations have really stood out to us as examples of the BEST of Disney World dining post-closures. Some may offer outdoor dining, while others may be rare character interaction opportunities, but in our minds, a few deserve a shout out.
Wine Bar George Bar Seating
If you have a trip to Disney World coming up and you’re looking for some table service ideas, we have ten restaurants that we think you should consider! Depending on your travel party’s preferences or level of comfort, each of these locations has at least one great thing going for them in a reopened World!
We’re big fans of Disney food; we have to be! We eat it every single day! Despite the fact that there are many restaurants we love, there are some that we haven’t always been happy with.
Chef Mickey’s
Sometimes though, we get a pleasant surprise as a restaurant gets leaps and bounds better seemingly out of NOWHERE. That’s right! We’re taking you through the most improved Disney World restaurants of 2020!
When the weather allows for it, it can be pretty nice to have a meal in the great outdoors — especially right now while we’re in the midst of a global pandemic.
Outside Dining Area
Health officials, including the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, consider dining outdoors to be a lower risk activity than dining indoors. Lucky for us, Disney has a lot of GREAT outdoor dining options, so you don’t have to feel limited. Let’s take a look at all the best places for that sunshine-y meal!
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