food IS a theme park
We’ve been keeping our eye on all the food at Disney World this week including been keeping track of holiday menu updates and holiday food offerings ’round the “World!”
Gideon’s Bakehouse
We had some interesting Christmas week updates to share, so let’s dig in!
Happy Holidays! We’ve been eating SO many holiday snacks at Disney World!
The Crystal Palace
But we’ve also been at every recent restaurant reopening and kept an eye on menu updates! So here’s what’s happened with Disney restaurants this past week!
As the days go by and restaurants throughout Disney World continue to reopen, we’re still hoping for a return from one of our favorite dining spots in EPCOT!
Japan Pavilion
Tokyo Dining has remained closed in World Showcase (aside from a limited few days in November), but with continued menu tweaks, we’re anxious that this MIGHT be a sign that a reopening is around the corner!
Starting tomorrow, December 16th, Chef Mickey and friends are coming BACK to Chef Mickey’s!
Mickey Mouse at Chef Mickey’s
This fan-favorite character buffet restaurant reopened at Disney’s Contemporary Resort back in July with no buffet and no characters (but a much, much lower price). It also swapped its buffet for a family-style meal.
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!
It’s literally our job to keep an eye on all the food at Disney World, so we like to make sure we keep up with any restaurant menu changes or updates!
Vivoli il Gelato
And although we’ve been busy eating our way around EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, trying out cookies, sipping on hot toddies, and nomming on charcuterie boards, we’ve noticed a few restaurant menu changes and updates this week!
Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs is home to a lot of sweet treats and delicious coffees.
Vivoli il Gelato
The gelato shop has recently added a new, seasonal flavor, and is even offering a morning “happy hour” for all your breakfast needs! We noticed some changes to the menu and we’re here to share all of them with you!
Disney Springs is FULL of incredible shops and restaurants.
City Works
With all of these restaurants comes a variety of different menus and different cuisines! And while sports bar flavors may not be the most unique, City Works in Disney Springs has just revealed a great new grab & go menu!
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining is the place to be for all your munching and crunching needs at Disney’s Pop Century Resort!
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
This food court has got lots of dining options and today it saw a BIG shakeup when it comes to the way the menu is organized. Most food and beverage items are still around, but a few got CUT — and a few NEW options were added!
We always keep a close eye on food at Disney World — that’s our job! That’s why we’ve been busy eating our way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, nomming on cookies, snacking on amazing dishes, and getting our drink on.
Seared Scallops with Parsnip Silk
But we haven’t forgotten all the other great dining spots at Disney World. We’re still tracking menu updates and changes as we find them!
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