food IS a theme park
Quite a few things have CHANGED in Disney World in 2023.
Magic Kingdom
We’ve seen old rides close while new ones open, the addition of more dining offerings, and the return of character offerings that were unavailable during the pandemic. But now, we’ve got another big change on the horizon — the closure of a classic Disney restaurant!
Well, the first month of 2023 is behind us already and we’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day (and Valentine’s Day treats!).
Sweetheart Sundae
This month, we finally got an opening date for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, as well as the full menu, and a few other details. But we also got some updates for Disney World’s existing restaurants — so here are how those menus changed in January.
There are so many dining options at Disney World, that we’ve dedicated an entire blog to it!
Thigh High Chicken Biscuits at Homecomin’
Head to Disney Springs for over 50 different restaurants — some of them are actually better than the ones in the parks! (Sorry, not sorry.) In our expert opinion, there are some restaurants that are without a doubt must-try-best-meal-ever level restaurants. And while kids are welcome pretty much everywhere in Disney, there are some restaurants that work slightly better than others for families with kids.
This has been a HUGE week for Disney World.
Fruits Rouge Cheesecake at Disney’s Riviera Resort
We got a ton of updates about TRON / Lightcycle Run, we got the full menu for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, the new restaurant coming to Toy Story Land, AND Splash Mountain closed forever to make way for a new attraction. We also saw some changes at Disney World restaurants, so let’s get to those!
One of the toughest decisions you’ll make on your Disney World vacation is figuring out where to eat!
Disney Springs
Luckily, we’ve done the extremely arduous job of trying every single restaurant in the parks and beyond so you know which ones are worth your time — and your money! Disney Springs is a stellar spot for all kinds of eats, but especially the CHEAP ones. Let’s check out the cheapest places to eat in Disney Springs in 2023!
If you want GOOD southern cooking, look no further than Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs!
Homecomin’
This popular spot is home to many beloved and iconic dishes — from fried chicken to Hummingbird cake and everything in between. But some serious menu CHANGES have hit this popular location — so let’s go through them ALL.
Let’s be honest — there are LOTS of snacks in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
Sometimes, all those snacks can get quite overwhelming, not to mention expensive! While there are some Disney snacks you can get for $1, the vast majority of them are more expensive and will take some budgeting and planning. If you’ve got your budget all secured and need to know how much you want to allocate for snacks, allow us to help with this guide to the best Disney World snacks for every budget!
Well, November was QUITE a month, wasn’t it?
NEW food!!!
The holidays arrived in Disney World, bringing a ton of new holiday snacks to the resort. We attended the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (and ate all THOSE treats) since 2019. The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays also got off to a big start (and again, we ate ALL the food). Some changes happened at Disney World restaurants, too, so let’s take a look at those updates!
Disney Springs is home to some of our absolute favorite shopping and dining spots in Disney World — and during the holidays, it can be extra fun thanks to all the festive decor and occasional SNOAP in the air!
Disney Springs
If you’re heading to Disney Springs to get some Black Friday shopping done, you should stop by Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ because they’re serving up a special sammie piled high with all the holiday fixings!
It’s been a BUSY week at Disney World. We’re gearing up for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (and we now have menus and a sneak peek at merchandise).
New treats at Karamell Kuche in EPCOT
We also saw some ticket price increases this week, AFTER last month when we saw a ton of food and drink price increases. Speaking of which, what’s going on with Disney World restaurants this week? Let’s find out!
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