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NEWS: Lamplight Lounge Reopening In Disney California Adventure

We’ve been anxiously awaiting more details about the upcoming special ticketed event at Disney California Adventure!

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The A Touch of Disney event will reopen almost all of California Adventure for shopping and dining, although rides won’t be included with the experience. But guests can expect to get reunited with some of their favorite Disneyland food! Today, Disney shared details on pricing, event dates, and more for the event. And we now know that a highly anticipated location is reopening as well.

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Dear Disney, Build These 5 Restaurants (Pretty Please?)

By Robin Burks 4 Comments

Did you know that there are over 400 dining options at Disney World?

Cinderella’s Royal Table

And almost every restaurant has its own theming and story! For example, the restaurant inside Cinderella Castle is Cinderella’s Royal Table, where you can dine with Cindy IN her grand castle. Or consider Liberty Tree Tavern, where you can FEAST on a meal fit for patriots in colonial rooms where it’s Thanksgiving ALL YEAR. But with all the over-the-top themed dining, there are several ideas that we’ve wanted to see that just haven’t happened! So here are the restaurants we think Disney needs to build ASAP.

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Outrageous Donuts, a Spicy Cookie, and MORE Disney World Menu Updates!

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Can you believe we’re already a week into February?

Everglazed

Disney made so many announcements last month, and we’ve seen so many menu and restaurant updates since the beginning of the year! And we’ve seen even more updates just since last week. so let’s dive right in, shall we?

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Is Restaurant Relief on the Way? Here’s What We Know.

By Kelly Scott 2 Comments

The pandemic has impacted a wide variety of industries, including the food service industry.

Disney Springs

At Disney World alone, many restaurants closed and have yet to reopen, and many Cast Members from a variety of locations and areas have been let go. Are Disney World restaurants really just firing everyone? We’ve already shared with you that things are much more complicated than you think. But now, specific and direct relief for restaurants might be on the way in the form of a new bill introduced in Congress.

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Have a Fun Date Night in Disney Springs With These Splitsville Specials!

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Valentine’s Day weekend is almost here!

Splitsville

And there are going to be a LOT of Valentine’s Day specials going on in Disney World, including at Disney Springs. We already know about specials at STK Orlando, a chef’s tasting dinner at Morimoto Asia, and a ton of yummy snacks. And, there’s one more Disney Springs location offering up something special for Valentine’s Day!

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ALL the Menu Changes That Happened in Disney World Last Month!

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January has been full of a LOT of changes at Disney World.

Upper Level Patio Atmosphere at STK Orlando

Disney announced a ton of changes coming to its parks, park hopping returned, and a new donut shop opened up! We also saw a TON of menu updates throughout the month, so let’s get to them!

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Two More Downtown Disney Restaurants Have Reopening Dates

By Matt Kirouac 1 Comment

Slowly but surely, things are beginning to look—and taste—like normal again in Disneyland. After restaurants in Disney’s Downtown Disney District had to re-close and restrict to takeout in December, we’re seeing more and more places start to reopen following recently lifted restrictions on outdoor dining.

Downtown Disney District

Now, a couple of restaurants at Downtown Disney have reopening dates, and one of them reopened today!

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News: Florida Should Close Restaurants and More According to White House Task Force

By Robin Burks 28 Comments

Disney Parks all over the world closed last year, with Disneyland remaining closed, while others have reopened and shut down again.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Although Disney World has remained reopened since last summer, COVID-19 cases in Florida have steadily been on the rise. According to First Coast News, the White House Task Force has now recommended that Florida should close all gyms, bars, and restaurants in the state.

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Three Downtown Disney Restaurants Share Reopening Dates

By Jenna Saxton Leave a Comment

Back in December, restaurants in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District faced another round temporary closures due to a regional Stay-At-Home order mandated by the California Governor. And, it wasn’t until recently that California lifted the order, meaning that outdoor dining can return to the state.

Downtown Disney

This means that active eating and drinking are allowed again at Downtown Disney as long as guests are stationary and physically distanced. In response, we’re now starting to see restaurants announcing their reopening dates. And, today three joined the list and are set to open at the end of the month!

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What I Wish I’d Known BEFORE I Went to Disney World in 2021

By Robin Burks 27 Comments

After Disney World reopened following its lengthy closure in 2020, it was a LOT different than it used to be! But even after being reopened for 6 months, we’ve seen a lot of changes at the parks!

Magic Kingdom

Some of the health and safety guidelines have changed, park capacity has increased, and there are now a LOT of long confusing lines. But that’s why we’re here: to make sure you don’t make the same mistakes we’ve made when visiting the parks in 2021!

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