food IS a theme park
Character dining is a big draw for many families in Disney World.
Grumpy at Storybook Dining
While it’s more expensive than many other table service restaurants in Disney World (but not all!), the meet-and-greet opportunities you get with some of your favorite Disney characters make the cost worth it for many. However, we’re sorry to say that price increases have struck again in the parks, and several character dining experiences have increased around Disney World.
EPCOT is known for being one of the best Disney World parks when it comes to dining.
Spaceship Earth
Unlike in Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios where it can sometimes feel like a challenge to find something that’s really tasty, EPCOT is full of great quick service and table service restaurants, not to mention the four different festivals that happen throughout the year. With so many great spots, some go underrated, and while part of us wanted to keep this gem to ourselves, we figured it was time to make it known just how much we LOVE this EPCOT spot!
Can you believe it’s almost October?
Main Street, U.S.A.
While that means it’s finally officially spooky season, it also means that Thanksgiving is only a short 2 months away, and if you’re spending the holiday in Disney World, it’s time to prepare. Grab those park pass reservations ASAP (if you need one; otherwise, if you’ve bought date-based tickets for that time, you’re all set!), and if you’re planning to eat a special Thanksgiving meal during your trip, the time to book reservations is NOW!
Dining in Disney World can be tricky. There are so many restaurants to choose from with some quick service locations being a little too bland for your tastebuds, but sometimes table service dining prices can add more to your trip than you were originally budgeting for.
Liberty Tree Tavern
But if you do research before your trip and decide to book a dining reservation at a table-service restaurant, that’s fantastic! However, if you’re on your vacation and you decide against it for whatever reason such as deciding that you don’t want to spend 1-2 hours sitting down if you have other priorities or realizing you’re tighter on your budget than you thought, there’s a BIG mistake you could make when you go to cancel your reservation that could cost you more than you were expecting.
Prices are rising again in Disney World, as they do almost every year, for food, experiences, tickets, and more.
EPCOT
We also know that prices have already risen for 2025, so we’re planning accordingly. You’re already paying so much, that you don’t need to pay any unnecessary fees on your vacation, too. And yet, they still happen. So we narrowed down some unnecessary fees for you to avoid because we care. Here’s how you can avoid those unnecessary costs on your next Disney World vacation.
We can say with absolute certainty that we’ve eaten everywhere in Disney World!
Sanaa host stand
We’ve been in the business of reviewing Disney World restaurants for 15 years, so we have TONS of experience dining “around the World.” For that reason, we’ve tried hundreds (or maybe thousands) of items on the menus at Disney World’s table service restaurants, and we have strong opinions about what you should eat…opinions that we’re about to share with you!
We’ve eaten everywhere in Disney World. Yes, EVERYWHERE.
Cinderella Castle
Nope, we’re not exaggerating. We’ve been in the business of reviewing Disney World restaurants for 15 years and we’ve been Disney fans even longer than that, so we have DECADES of experience dining “around the World.” For that reason, we’ve tried hundreds (maybe thousands) of items on the menus at Disney World’s table service restaurants, and we have strong opinions about what you should eat…opinions that we’re about to share with you!
Sometimes your Disney World day doesn’t run as smoothly as you’d want it to.
Hollywood Studios
Your must-do ride could break down, your favorite snack may get taken off of the menu, and maybe, just maybe, your favorite restaurant will…CLOSE unexpectedly?! Wait…WHAT?? Restaurant closings don’t happen as often as other aspects of Disney World, but it is a thing that can happen and it’s something you MUST be prepared for.
There are lots of delicious meals to find around Disney World.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
You may have to grab Advance Dining Reservations for some of these meals, but some of them are worth that extra step. A favorite of many is California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and we have exciting news — their new menu is here!
If you’re in the middle of planning your next Disney World vacation, you may be stuck on where to book your hotel accommodations. For starters, Disney World offers a variety of resort categories under three main price points: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe.
Coronado Springs
We’ve already discussed the pros and cons of staying at a Disney World Value Resort, and today we’re going to take a look at the category just above: Moderate Resorts! These hotels offer mid-level amenities and mid-level prices (sort of like the “Goldilocks” of Disney World hotels).
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
