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FIRST LOOK: Trail’s End Restaurant Opened EARLY in Disney World

It is a big week for restaurant and snack news in Disney World.

Trail’s End

We’ve been gearing up for one of the biggest days of the year in Disney World — EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival — which begins on July 27th, 2023. But, did you know that a popular restaurant that had closed for a refurbishment and redesign was scheduled to reopen this week as well? Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground was set to open on July 27th as a new quick-service concept, but it has opened its doors early for a soft opening and we went to check it out. Come see how it went!

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Opening Date Announced for Trail’s End Restaurant in Disney World

By Kayleigh Johnson 7 Comments

Y’all, if you love to eat and love feeling like you’re on a wilderness expedition while doing so, then we have great news for you.

Fort Wilderness

In January of 2023, Disney announced that Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground would close for refurbishment. In the past, the restaurant served family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner, and was a fan-favorite choice for many Disney World visitors. Trail’s End has been closed since February, but not for much longer! [Read more…]

When Will 1900 Park Fare Reopen in Disney World? Everything We Know

By Jordan-Paige Sudduth 7 Comments

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will celebrate its 35th anniversary on July 1, 2023!

Disney’s Grand Floridian

There are many things to experience at this deluxe resort, one of them being the multiple restaurants that are offered. However, not every restaurant is currently open. 1900 Park Fare is closed and has been for quite some time. So will this restaurant reopen? Here’s what we know.

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One of EPCOT’s Most Expensive Restaurants Has Reopened!

By Lydia Storks 1 Comment

Two and a half years later, things are STILL reopening and returning in Disney World.

EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion

We’ve seen the slow reopening of hotels, gift shops, and restaurants around the property, and some things haven’t yet returned to normal. But today, we’re one step closer at EPCOT, thanks to some big restaurant news!

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Monsieur Paul Has Officially Reopened in EPCOT!

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You might not believe this but there are still a few things in Disney World that have not reopened since the parks closed for COVID-19.

Monsieur Paul

One of those locations was Monsieur Paul, a restaurant in EPCOT. But that is finally changing because the restaurant has officially reopened its doors!

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REOPENING DATE Announced for Monsieur Paul in Disney World!

By Madison Owens 6 Comments

Disney fans rejoiced as the theme parks began their phased reopenings, which many assumed would lead to “normal” operations within the following months.

France Pavilion

With Disney World beginning their phased reopening back in July of 2020 — it’s been over two years of phasing back into full operations, but some things are still missing, like a handful of table service restaurants in EPCOT. But now, Disney just announced the reopening date for one EPCOT dining spot, and it’s SOON!

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Victoria & Albert’s in Disney World Sees Major Price Increases

By Isabelle Deveaux 18 Comments

Disney World’s most elegant dining experience is almost back!

Victoria & Alberts

Victoria & Albert’s, one of the most expensive restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, is reopening on July 28th! Reservations will open soon, on June 20th, and we’re excited to see one of Disney World’s most unique experiences available again! We’ve also noticed some price increases in Disney World lately, and it looks like they’ve also hit this already pricey spot.

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Reopening DATE For Victoria & Albert’s in Disney World

By Shelby Smith 5 Comments

The list of restaurants that remain closed in Disney World is growing slim!

Victoria & Albert’s Monogrammed Plates

We have seen buffets return, the return of character dining, and fan-favorite restaurants reopen. Back in March, we got the news that Victoria & Albert’s would be reopening in Disney World this year and ever since then, we have been waiting with bated breath to get an official opening date. And today is that day! Disney just announced a reopening date for Victoria & Albert’s!

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REVIEW: Do NEW Menu Items Make Spyglass Grill in Disney World a Must-Visit Spot?

By Sara McOmber 1 Comment

Almost 2 years after Disney World reopened in 2020 after the pandemic closures, there are STILL some restaurants that haven’t returned!

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Victoria & Albert’s is not available (although it’s going to reopen this year sometime!), and we don’t have a reopening timeline at all for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT. But the good news is that one quick-service spot has finally opened its doors for Disney World guests! Let’s head inside to check out NEW menu items and see if this HIDDEN spot is worth a visit now that it has returned.

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FIRST LOOK: Jiko Has Finally Reopened in Disney World!

By Emily Burrus 3 Comments

It’s that time! We’re headed to another Disney World restaurant reopening!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Most of Disney World’s restaurants have reopened by now, but there are still a few that remain closed. Today, we’re headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to check out the reopening of Jiko! We’ve already experienced other popular restaurants at this resort including Boma and Sanaa, but now it’s Jiko’s turn for the spotlight!

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