food IS a theme park
Disney World has been making quite a few dining changes recently.
Mickey waffle with chicken? Yes, please!
We saw resort-wide price increases on restaurants and we’ve seen a few locations (like The Diamond Horseshoe) get makeovers or menu overhauls recently. One beloved spot that got some changes is Grand Floridian Cafe, and it looks like a controversial schedule update is coming!
Just like the parks, Disney World restaurants are constantly changing. A new chef can take a menu from ‘meh’ to amazing, a refurbishment can change the entire atmosphere, or a limited-time dish can be the best thing you eat on your whole trip.
Brunch at Olivia’s Cafe in Old Key West
Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort has discontinued brunch, a longtime favorite of ours and a hidden gem in Disney World. Now, the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, and Disney just released the new breakfast and lunch menus!
There’s a phrase we say here at DFB: “The most consistent thing about Disney World restaurants is that they’re inconsistent.”
Olivia’s Cafe
Really, what that means is that Disney World restaurants are constantly changing. A new chef on staff can take a menu from ‘meh’ to amazing. An interior refurbishment can change the entire atmosphere of a space, or a batch of seasonal, limited-time items might end up being the best thing you eat throughout your whole trip. Because these restaurants change so much, we keep a close eye out for anything that could affect your trip, and coming soon, one of our favorite meals is going away!
We’ve had an interesting week in Disney World, although granted, EVERY week is pretty interesting when you spend it at Disney World.
Sweet Potato Ice Cream Sandwich
First, we tried a sweet potato ice cream sandwich, then we watched lines get longer and longer for a NEW viral snack in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (and we get it, because that snack is AMAZING), and we found out that Refreshment Port in EPCOT is being reimagined into La Poutinerie and will now be hosted by Air Canada. A LOT going on. Well, we also saw some changes happening on Disney World restaurant menus, so we’re going to break those down for you now.
Springtime is springing all over Disney World, and we’ve been gearing up by trying all the new Easter and springtime treats at the parks, hotels, and in Disney Springs. We LOVE this time of year.
Peanut Butter Crunch Cake from The Cake Bake Shop
However, we’ve also been keeping an eye on Disney World menus, and we noticed that a few have changed this week. Did your favorite restaurant get a big update? Well, let’s find out.
We’ve had a VERY busy week, and most of it didn’t even happen in Disney World. After we spent some time on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, we made our way to France this week to get a sneak peek at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris.
Breakfast at Crystal Palace
So we’ve been eating food ALL over the world these past few weeks. But don’t worry…we’ll never forget about our beloved Disney World restaurants. We’re still keeping track of Disney World restaurant menu changes, and we’re going to outline all the changes that happened this week.
Happy New Year, DFB friends! We have officially kicked off 2026 in Disney World and said goodbye to the holiday season.
Countdown to Midnight Cake Bar
But there’s SO much to look forward to in the coming weeks, including the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, where we’ll be eating our way through every food booth (and we are SO ready). However, before that happens, we’ve got some changes to tell you about that are happening at Disney World restaurants. Yes, it’s that time again…let’s look at the Disney World restaurant menu changes from this week. Here’s a word of warning: some of your favorite holiday snacks and drinks are officially gone for the season!
We are KNEE DEEP in holiday season in Disney World, and you know what that means. We’re eating ALL the holiday snacks in the parks and hotels, including all the food at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights.
There’s a HOUSE on our brownie!
Now, there’s a lot of new seasonal food getting added to Disney World menus right now. But other menu updates are happening, too. So let’s take a look at all the menu updates we noticed this week. First, the good news: new foods have arrived in Disney World, including new holiday snacks. The bad news: more price increases have hit restaurants this week.
Well, it’s been quite a week, hasn’t it? Disney World just threw a ton of announcements at us, including details about price increases for tickets, Annual Passes, and more.
The Monster Mash-tini at eet by Maneet Chauhan in Disney Springs
Pretty much EVERY Disney World restaurant also saw price increases this week, but in addition to that, we noticed some other menu updates.
Dining at Disney World is an experience that guests need to have when they visit the park!
Old Key West
We recently stopped by Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West Resort, a popular spot for brunch and dinner. What did we think? We’re giving you our full review here.
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