food IS a theme park
Disney hit us with a LOT of major news this week, especially news about the upcoming holiday season. Now, we know a LOT more about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
Bang Bang Chicken at Raglan Road
However, Disney World restaurants were busy changing their menus this week, too, and we’re going to take a look at every single menu update that happened during the week. So let’s get into it.
Disney has just announced that a fan favorite restaurant will be closing soon. So, if you’re planning a Disney trip this summer, you’ll want to hear this!
Yacht and Beach Club
Especially if you’re planning on grabbing dinner around the EPCOT resort area, which is one of our favorite ways to escape the chaos of EPCOT without fully leaving the parks. We’ll walk out by the International Gateway, grab a quick meal, and then slide back in for an evening of fireworks.
It’s been an exciting week for Disney World food. Although we’re not QUITE done with the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, we’ve already received a lot of BIG details about the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, including a list of food booths and full menus for each booth!
Shrimp N’ Grits from House of Blues
However, we also saw some regular Disney World restaurants change their menus this week. So let’s take a closer look at these changes.
Now that we’re into the second week of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, things are a little quiet in Disney World, at least on the food front. However, that’s not to say that we haven’t enjoyed some new food (and old favorites) this week anyway. When we’re in Disney World, we are GOING to eat, y’all.
Mickey Espresso Cupcake
So we visited Disney Springs to check out a new s’mores-inspired cake, tried some donut holes on skewers, grabbed some new treats in Magic Kingdom, and checked out a new menu at a Disney World hotel restaurant. That’s not all, though. We also noticed some changes happening at Disney World restaurants…so let’s see what menus are different this week!
Disney World has no shortage of iconic restaurants, but some seriously solid steaks keep flying under the radar.
Have a bite!
Between chasing reservations, planning park days, and trying to remember where you ate on your last trip, it’s easy to forget about some truly great meals. Disney World actually has several steak options that don’t get nearly enough love, and a few aren’t even traditional steakhouses. Let’s talk about nine spots you should absolutely consider adding back onto your list.
Well, December is here, and before you know it, we’ll be celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Disney World (and, honestly, is there any better place to celebrate it?). We’ve been really enjoying the holiday season, too, including all the food at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (cookies for DAYS, y’all).
Gary De’Snake Macaron
However, that’s not all that’s going on with Disney World food. Restaurant menus have changed again this week, and we’re going through all those changes so you don’t have any surprises if you’re visiting Disney World soon. So let’s get on with the updates!
Disney’s BoardWalk is one of our favorite places to grab dinner. It’s only a short walk away from EPCOT, a quick ride on the Skyliner, or a fast boat ride to a pier filled with restaurants, from quick eats to sit-down. If I’m having a fun date night, it’s likely I’m heading to somewhere on the BoardWalk and watching the EPCOT fireworks on the dock. With all the options, where should you eat?
Get ready for the meal of a lifetime
We recently visited Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk to see if you should add this to your reservation list. Ready to get those fish flying?
Okay, so the Halloween season is beginning to wind down in Disney World and will officially be over SOON. What does that mean? It means Disney World menus are changing. Goodbye, pumpkin. Hello, peppermint!
Pumpkin Cheesecake
So, while we’re already thinking ahead to all the wonderful holiday treats we’ll soon get to try, we’re keeping ourselves busy by eating some new foods at some old fave restaurants, indulging in a few more pumpkin treats, and starting to count down the days until we can eat ALL the food and drink ALL the drinks at Jollywood Nights. We’ve also been keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, so let’s see what’s changed this week. Warning: Two popular Disney Springs restaurants, The BOATHOUSE and Paddlefish, have both removed and added new menu items this week (more on that in a bit). Let’s take a look!
Walt Disney World offers a plethora of dining options across property. From quick service eateries to a MICHELIN Star-winning restaurant, there’s seemingly something for everyone. However, that doesn’t mean everything is for everyone.
Goat Cheese Cappelletti
From the countless restaurants inside Disney World’s four parks to those located at each hotel on property, as well as in Disney’s BoardWalk area and Disney Springs, there are some that we would argue should have an age minimum in place, at least during certain times of day. We know that might sound like sacrilege since Walt Disney World is a family destination first and foremost, but it wouldn’t be without precedent.
Sometimes, for the best restaurants at Disney World, you’ll have to step outside the parks into the resorts. Dining at Disney Resorts is our best dining hack to get high-quality meals in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Todd’s English bluezoo
Disney World’s hotels are often home to some of our FAVORITE spots, especially if you’re looking for more upscale dining. This is especially true if you’re looking forward to spending a romantic night out or to celebrating an event with a fun drink. Want to find some of the best wine on property? TEN Disney World restaurants just won awards for their wine selections!
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