food IS a theme park
Big CHANGES have hit Disney this week.
Disney World
From changes with Genie+ to changes on restaurant menus, things aren’t all the same as they were just a few days ago. Let’s go through some of the biggest updates from this week!
Think you have your upcoming Disney World vacation completely planned out and ready to go? Think again!
EPCOT
We don’t doubt that you have some awesome planning skills, we just know that Disney can change things at the last minute and there might be some things you aren’t prepared for, like how to book Genie+, which rides are now using Genie+ instead of individual Lighting Lanes, and the showtimes for certain entertainment. You also want to pay attention to what’s CLOSED in Disney World while you’re there, so let’s take a look at what is going to be closed in Disney World next week!
Disney World closures do happen from time to time — in fact, not everything is even open at Disney World yet!
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique remains closed
Several restaurants in EPCOT are still closed, like Monsieur Paul and Takumi-Tei, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique also remains closed in Magic Kingdom (but should be reopening sometime this year!). We keep up with all of the closures at Disney World to help you better plan your trips, and now, a restaurant at a popular Disney World hotel will be closing this summer!
A LOT has changed at Disney World restaurants since the beginning of the year.
Mickey Bars cost more now!
While we were busy enjoying all the food booths at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, we saw a TON of price increases happening on Disney World menus, as well as got the news that three restaurants would soon reopen. But there were even more updates than that! So here’s what you need to know about what’s happened with Disney World menus in January.
Ah Tonga Toast, how we love thee. This delicious, cinnamon-sugar-covered, banana-filled, deep-fried breakfast item has been a longtime favorite of Disney fans and all of us here at DFB.
Who’s ready for Tonga Toast?
However, there isn’t just one Tonga Toast out there: Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s both feature the delicious dish. So, this begs the question…who has the BEST Tonga Toast? Let’s use science (and by science, we mean our mouths) to find out which restaurant has the toast with the most!
Let’s face it — when it comes to Disney World, you’re pretty much living on Disney World time.
How late is Trader Sam’s open?
That means you’re subject to Disney World’s schedule, meaning that you probably aren’t going to make any 2AM snack runs to 7-Eleven like you might do at home when you can’t sleep and you want some food. But there are SOME late-night dining options available at Disney World, maybe even more than you think.
Have you had POG juice at Disney World before?
POG at the Barefoot Pool Bar
It’s made of Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava juices all mixed together to create a delicious, fruity drink. We usually find POG Juice (sometimes also referred to as Jungle Juice or potentially by other names) in places like Dawa Bar and Tusker House Restaurant in Animal Kingdom and ‘Ohana and Kona Café in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. But lately, we’ve been seeing some things with POG Juice have been changing! And many readers have been reaching out with concerns! So what’s really going on with this delicious drink?
Okay, we’ve got one for all you seafood lovers headed to Disney World!
Perfect lobster
We’ve told you a lot about the best Disney World restaurants for picky eaters, the best value quick-service spots, the best restaurants for first-time visitors, and more! But now, we’re going to give you a full run-down of all the BEST seafood locations at Disney World!
It is a VERY exciting day at Disney World!
Can you guess where we’re going?
Since Disney World’s reopening last year, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney Vacation Club rooms have been open. But as of today, the resort is now fully open including Moana rooms! So, of course, we stopped by to check it out!
We are eating at Disney World every day, and that includes eating that most American of snacks, the BURGER! And we’ve had some great ones (and some not-so-great ones).
Are you drooling yet?
Some of these burgers are just UNIQUE, and some are just made so well that we always go back for more. And considering there are literally hundreds of burgers in Disney World’s restaurants, we’re putting together a list of our stand-outs, the ones we consider must-eats. So let’s get started!
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