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Review: Even Without Fireworks, This EPCOT Restaurant Is Worth Your Time

EPCOT is a treasure trove of dishes and drinks inspired by countries from around the world. If you’re looking to break away from burgers and chicken tenders of Disney World you can find some really stellar food.

La Hacienda d San Angel

One Pavilion positively brimming with flavorful food and drinks is the Mexico Pavilion. And that’s where we’re headed. But stop! We’re not going in the big pyramid. Nope, we’re headed waterfront to dine at this Pavilion’s SECOND, newer sit-down restaurant. For those of you interested in a little spice with a side of atmosphere, come this way!

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California Grill in Disney World Gets Major Entree, Dessert, and Appetizer Updates!

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It’s for another menu update one of our favorite Disney World restaurants!

Oak-fired Filet of Beef from California Grill

The California Grill is a signature restaurant located at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It offers sweeping views of the Magic Kingdom and a fine-dining menu. The restaurant reopened with a limited menu and we’ve seen this menu change twice since then. A few more changes have been made since our last update including the addition of rich desserts and new entrees!

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FULL REVIEW: The Crystal Palace Has Reopened in Magic Kingdom, And It’s VERY DIFFERENT!

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Drum roll pleeeeeease: The Crystal Palace has officially reopened in the Magic Kingdom!

The Crystal Palace

This fan-favorite table-service (read: sit-down) restaurant in Disney World used to be a huge draw for Disney fans. Winnie the Pooh and Friends greeted guests, and diners indulged in an all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

But as with so many reopened restaurants at Disney World, the dining experience at Crystal Palace has changed quite a bit. Buffet? GONE. Characters? NOPE. So with all the changes, is visiting the Crystal Palace still worth it? Here’s what we think!

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NEWS! FOUR Disney World Restaurants Get Major Menu Updates!

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It’s been over three months since Disney World reopened to the public after an extended closure. Over the past few months, Disney has been slowly reopening more resorts, restaurants, and experiences.

California Grill Lounge

Most Disney restaurants have been limiting menus to adhere to the new safety regulations and shortages. We’ve been monitoring these changes while Disney adjusts to reopening under the new conditions. The Landscape of Flavors, Drop Off Pool Bar and Harambe Market are preparing to reopen. Meanwhile, the California Grill has been open for some time. All four menus have reflected changes on Disney World’s website recently.

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Review: Should You Still Go To The Edison in Disney World…Even With No Entertainment?

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Following Walt Disney World’s lengthy closure due to the global health crisis, Disney Springs, Disney World’s shopping and dining district, started welcoming back guests in May. Many of the district’s restaurants reopened in May while others followed suit throughout the last three months.

The Newly Reopened Edison

Three more restaurants reopened, The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway, a couple weeks ago and we had a chance to check one out! We decided to pop into The Edison and see if anything’s changed since the closure. (Spoiler: A LOT has changed!) Step inside the steampunk speakeasy with us and see what it’s like now!

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Review! Is California Grill In Disney World STILL Worth It — Even Without Fireworks?!

By Kylee Gano 6 Comments

We’ve been exploring the sights, sounds, and tastes of a newly reopened Walt Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

There have been quite a few changes to the Disney World dining experience. Tables are spaced out, mobile ordering is highly encouraged, and characters have adjusted the way they interact with guests. When we heard California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort was reopening, we just had to head over on opening day and see what is different and what remains the same. Oh yeah, and we ate our way through a TON of food and drinks too!

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First Look and Photos: Dinner at a Reopened Sanaa at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Now that Disney World restaurants have started to reopen, a number of changes have been made to dining experiences.

Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Sanaa, located in Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Kidani Village is among the Disney World restaurants that’s officially reopened. [Read more…]

FIRST LOOK! Here’s What’s Different About Kona Cafe in Disney World

By Brianna LeCompte 6 Comments

Select Disney World restaurants have now reopened, and we’re checking them out! So far, we’ve swung by Captain Cook’s to try the gorgeous Welcome Back Cupcake and gotten a quick Dole Whip fix at Pineapple Lanai!

Kona Cafe

Now, we’re headed to Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to scope it out — let’s take a look!

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FIRST LOOK! Here’s What’s Different About Grand Floridian Cafe in Disney World

By Brianna LeCompte 7 Comments

Now that select Disney World Resort hotels and restaurants have reopened, we’re here to check out the experience and report back!

Grand Floridian Cafe

We headed to Grand Floridian Cafe to see how the new restaurant procedures are being implemented. Let’s take a look inside!

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News and Review! Beignet Burger Debuts at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter

By AJ 5 Comments

You love beignets? You love burgers? This might be right up your alley!

New Beignet Burger at Sassagoula

Debuting today at Port Orleans French Quarter’s Sassagoula Floatworks food court in Disney World is a sweet-meets-savory entree that seems like the perfect combo: the Beignet Burger.

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