food IS a theme park
Believe it or not, there are still some Disney restaurants that haven’t reopened after the 2020 closures.
Caribbean Beach Resort
We’ve been waiting on spots like Victoria & Albert’s and the Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue to reopen for what feels like forever. While we still have to wait a bit longer on those, another Disney restaurant we’ve been eagerly anticipating has FINALLY reopened its doors today, and it’s got a fresh NEW menu to boot!
There are a lot of places to eat in Disney World, and when we say “a lot,” we mean a LOT.
Magic Kingdom’s Be Our Guest Restaurant is a popular choice!
Seriously, there are hundreds of restaurants around the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, each of them with its own unique menu, theme, and story. Some restaurants are incredibly popular and get visited by hoards of people each day, but there are a few that we think get the short end of the stick. Today, we’re discussing 6 of Disney World’s most underrated restaurants!
Here at DFB, dining in Disney World is kinda our thing (food is in our name, after all!).
Watermelon Margarita and Shrimp Tacos
We’re here to give you the lowdown on all the best snacks, most amazing restaurants, and all the foods that you can probably skip for your next Disney trip. Usually, each year we put out a list of restaurants that offer the best value within the realm of the Disney Dining Plan (meaning PRICIER fast food options to max out that value), but since the Dining Plan isn’t available this year, we’re sharing our list of quick-service restaurants at Disney World that’ll give you the best bang for your buck in 2021!
It was a messy race to the finish line and many cups of plastic cheese were spilled in the process of elimination during rounds one, two, three, four, and FIVE!
But now that we’ve tabulated your final votes, it’s time to announce the BIG WINNER of our Disney Food Blog Counter Service Throwdown! Drum roll, please!
Somebody stop the INSANITY!! Now that the first two rounds of our DFB official Counter Service Throw Down have wrapped up, things are truly starting to become UNHINGED!
Have a seat at Captain Cook’s!
Don’t worry if you haven’t been playing along — there’s still time to print out your bracket and get ready for round three which starts TONIGHT!
Disney World has been buzzing with excitement over Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as it nears its completion (especially when the Gusteau’s sign and attraction marquee were all lit up). And, now that the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is open, folks have been flocking in droves to see it. Buuuut there hasn’t been much talk about the other major upgrade coming soon to the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase.
France Pavilion Expansion
And, while Epcot’s Space 220 Restaurant (which is also making some progress) and Regal Eagle Smokehouse are never far from people’s minds, La Crêperie de Paris hasn’t received equal billing…UNTIL NOW!
ALOHA from the Polynesian Village Resort!
This Lobby is Always So Welcoming
You may know the Polynesian is a paradise when it comes to delectable tropical treats. From the newest Dole Whip Floats to ‘Ohana Noodles without a reservation, there is no shortage of deliciousness at this iconic resort.
Blue Hawaiian Float
But today, we’re slowing things down and getting a bite pool-side — hāele pū (let’s go in Hawaiian!) to the Oasis Bar and Grill!
Gentlemen, start your smokers! Sam Eagle’s Centennial Cook-Off is about the kick-off when the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Drafts & Barbecue debuts in Epcot!
Regal Eagle Smokehouse ©Disney
And while we’ll have to wait a little longer for the new restaurant to open to find out how heavily The Muppet’s Sam Eagle is involved with this delicious endeavor, there’s a bunch of stuff we DO know!
It looks like Epcot’s Electric Umbrella might not be folding up as soon as we’d originally thought!
Electric Umbrella
And while the rest of Future World is undergoing heavy construction right now, it seems the much-loved quick-service restaurant has escaped the chopping block — at least, for now!
Good morning from Animal Kingdom, friends!
Animal Kingdom
We recently found ourselves at the park quite early (trying to get on Flight of Passage TBH), and in need of a breakfast to fuel our wild adventures. We decided to head to the Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe, located in the quiet village of Anandapur. That’s right — we traveled all the way from the planet of Pandora to Asia, just for breakfast. (Talk about dedication. 😉 )
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