food IS a theme park
It’s no secret that Disney World has some pretty amazing restaurants.
Victoria & Albert’s
We would know because we’ve eaten at every single one of them! But that’s not all — many of Disney World’s restaurants have won MAJOR awards. Several restaurants have been awarded recognition by the Michelin Guide and have even received Michelin Stars. This year, two Disney World restaurants have earned Michelin Stars — and we want to brag about them!
It’s the middle of April in Disney World and spring is officially here and, before we know it, it will be summer.
Wookiee Cookie
We’ve spent some time with some new snacks this week, though, including our new favorite pretzel snack in EPCOT, some new menu items at Sci Fi Dine-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more. We’re also excited about the news that a NEW celebrity chef-owned restaurant is coming soon. We also noticed some menu changes to other Disney World restaurants, so let’s take a look at those.
Snagging dining reservations for your Disney World vacation can be a STRUGGLE.
The Cake Bake Shop
If you’re using the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app, you’ll need to book your restaurants 60 days before your trip, and some locations fill up fast. It can be frustrating to plan so far in advance and not be able to snag your preferred spots, so that’s why we’re here to tell you about a very important app!
Disney World and Universal Orlando aren’t the only things making big changes this year.
MCO Airport
Even Orlando International Airport is getting some updates. A new parking guidance system is on the way, Terminal C is getting an expansion, and new shops and restaurants are coming to the airport soon. We previously got a list of new restaurants coming to the airport, but now Orlando International Airport has shared new concept art showcasing those new restaurants PLUS concept art of some new shops.
Magic Kingdom is one of the busiest theme parks in the WORLD.
Fantasyland crowds
Because of this, it can be a challenge sometimes to get dining reservations in the park, especially during the high-traffic times of the year. But there’s one restaurant that seems to book up faster than the rest — Cinderella’s Royal Table! And if you’re hoping to stop by during your next trip, we’re sharing our experience so you can answer the age-old question: “Is it worth it?”
I’m a Disney World food expert, and there are places in the parks where I REFUSE to eat.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Now, because it’s our mission here at Disney Food Blog to eat at every restaurant in Disney World frequently, we don’t truly avoid any locations when it comes to dining reviews. But when we’re booking our own personal vacations, there are definitely some spots that we skip, simply based on preference. And today, we’re sharing the list of restaurants that we often refuse to book at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Happy April, DFB Readers! It’s hard to believe that March went by so quickly, but here we are.
Garden Grill Harvest Feast Platter
This week was a BIG one in Disney World, at least for food. Not only did Gideon’s Bakehouse announce a new menu, BUT we got eight new food and drinks at Disney’s Pop Century Resort (and yes, be looking for those reviews coming soon). However, those aren’t the only restaurant changes we spotted in Disney World this week. We’ve also got some other restaurant menu updates to tell you about.
It’s been another great week in Disney World.
Pimento Cheese Fritters from River Roost
We got to see the Disney Dreamers Academy parade (which only happens once a year). We drank a VERY cool cocktail at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. We even learned about some new character experiences coming to Disney World. However, we also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and yep, we’ve got some changes and updates to tell you about this week.
First off, there seems to be something going on with peel-and-eat shrimp! We have seen it removed from 3 menus in March — at Sebastian’s Bistro, Garden Grill, and last week at Akershus. This could be a supply chain or food cost issue, or maybe it is losing popularity? We’re not sure, but read on for more recent menu changes!
Well, it’s been another week in Disney World, just basically eating our way around, well, EVERYTHING.
Grand Marnier Orange Slush
This week saw more Easter snacks popping up (so of course, we’re trying them) PLUS the Easter Egg displays are now up at the hotels (and you should TOTALLY check them out if you’re around). Disney World restaurant menus have changed this week, too, so let’s check out those updates.
Okay, it’s no secret that there is some GOOD EATING in Disney Springs. That probably has to do with many of the restaurants there that are owned by celebrity chefs.
Disney Springs
From Morimoto Asia, which is owned by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to Chicken Guy!, owned by Guy Fieri, to Homecomin’, owned by Art Smith, there’s no shortage of famous chefs who own restaurants in Disney Springs. Well, we just got a chance to chat with one of Disney Springs’ celebrity chefs, Maneet Chauhan, who owns eet by Maneet Chauhan, and she filled us in on the one thing you should order at her restaurant.
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