food IS a theme park
Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District (say that fast!) is in the process of a total overhaul!
Downtown Disney
While many new stores and restaurants have already opened as part of this ongoing refurbishment, even more change is on the way as a new permit was filed to demolish a longstanding Downtown Disney building.
Disney Springs has some pretty amazing restaurants, and yes, we’ll happily tell you about our favorites — will you ever get tired of us talking about Wine Bar George and Homecomin’? We hope not!
Disney Springs
So when we were invited to attend a special event to taste and tour our way around Disney Springs, we couldn’t refuse. Literally, that sounds like the BEST day ever, right? So, let’s get to it!
It’s been…a week in Disney World. We’ve spent a lot of it tracking Hurricane Helene and staying updated on closures and cancellations at the resort.
Pumpkin ice cream is back.
We did, however, celebrate the reopening of a Starbucks and the return of pumpkin ice cream (even if it left us a little disappointed). We also got the full list of snacks and drinks coming to this year’s Jollywood Nights (and it is a LOT). As always, we also kept a close eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and we’ve got some menu updates to share with you this week.
Prices are going up at one of Disney World’s busiest restaurants.
Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs
Earl of Sandwich has been a staple of Walt Disney World for 20 years. In fact, the restaurant — which opened at Disney Springs (then known as Downtown Disney) in 2004 — was the first of the chain, which has since grown to over 35 locations around the world. Recently, we noticed some massive changes to the shop’s menu that might leave some long-term fans unhappy.
Flavors of Florida has officially kicked off at Disney Springs!
Flavors of Florida is here!
During this event, you can stop by over 40 different dining locations to try out bites and sips inspired by Florida. From Citrus Burgers to Key Lime Pie Shakes, there are so many options for unique eats while you are in Disney Springs this summer.
Disney Springs is home to some incredible restaurants and while we’ve had some great meals here, there’s some hefty competition between the quick-service restaurants here. There are just too many good choices — that’s a good problem to have, though, right?
Earl of Sandwich
Now, if you’re willing to make the trip to the further end of Disney Springs, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised by a good meal at an even better price! [Read more…]
To anyone who can make it through an entire Disney World day without copious amounts of caffeine, I applaud you. You and I are not the same, but I have an incredible amount of respect and awe for your naturally high energy levels. Now, to anyone who literally cannot go two hours in the parks without coffee or Diet Coke, let’s talk.
Diet Coke
Disney magic is REAL and it’s AWESOME but it’s NOT gonna be enough to power me through my busy day of riding roller coasters, walking 10+ miles, and watching the fireworks with a DOLE Whip in hand. So I need caffeine, and LOTS of it. When I need my Diet Coke fix and know that I’ll want more than just one cup, I know exactly where I need to go to find unlimited refills in the parks! [Read more…]
Disney World certainly has some great dining at its parks and hotels.
Welcome to Disney Springs!
However, you can find even more amazing dining in Disney Springs, including several restaurants owned by celebrity chefs. However, we’re not going to concern ourselves with those restaurants right now because we’re here to help you dine on a budget by telling you about the cheapest meal we’ve had in Disney Springs and what’s so great about it.
Love is in the air…along with heart-shaped treats and lots of red food coloring.
Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs
Yep, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and nearly every Disney restaurant is participating in all the LOVE. We’ve already started eating our way around all the special treats, too, including cookies, a SUPER special Dole Whip, a wild cake, and more. Well, we’ve got a few more special treats to add to the list, including the first limited-time dessert EVER for one Disney restaurant.
Who doesn’t love a hot, cheesy, and delicious sandwich?
Earl of Sandwich
Earl of Sandwich has some fantastic sandwiches (I guess that’s why they’re the Earl of them). You can’t go wrong with one of their tasty sandwiches such as the 1762 Original, Montagu, or Cannonballs. They have variety and flavor. And now we have a big announcement for the fans of Earl’s!
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