food IS a theme park
Things are always changing in Disney World.
Big CHANGES are happening at a Magic Kingdom restaurant
Rides come and rides go. There’s always SOME kind of construction going on (especially at EPCOT these days). Shops close and new restaurants are announced. Disney World restaurant menus also often change, and we’ve got some BIG changes to report at a restaurant in Magic Kingdom.
We’ve seen a number of permanent closures this year in Disney World. but there are also some locations that were allegedly temporarily closed — and still haven’t reopened .
Grand Floridian Afternoon Tea
Some of these indefinite restaurant closures date back several years, and that leaves us wondering if these locations will ever re-open.
There’s a LOT to eat in Disney World, but could a change in dining habits alter what the future of food looks like in the parks?
Casey’s Corner full spread
We’ve seen all kinds of new things hit the parks lately — from new snacks to entirely new restaurants. And we’ve taken a look at whether some trends from Gen Z could decimate Disney profits or otherwise change dining at the Most Magical Place on Earth. But now we’re taking a look at another interesting way dining in Disney could be DIFFERENT in the future.
The newest restaurant in Disney World is now officially OPEN!
Shiki-Sai
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya opened in EPCOT‘s Japan pavilion in World Showcase on August 15th. It’s open for walk-in guests only, but reservations are available now for dates starting on August 28th. We stopped in to try out the new eats here (including the $300 sushi boat! 😳) so we could discover which menu items are worth the cash and which you should skip. A lot of the things we tried were super tasty, but there are just two items that you simply CANNOT miss at this new spot. [Read more…]
EPCOT stands out above the rest when it comes to dining in Disney World — and for good reason.
Japan pavilion
So when Disney announced that a new restaurant would be coming to the Japan Pavilion this summer, we started counting down the days until it opened — and that day has finally come. Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is open and we’re bringing you with us for a full (and EXPENSIVE) review!
A NEW restaurant is coming to Disney World!
Japan pavilion
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is now OPEN at EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, but just for walk-ins. Reservations are available for dates starting on August 28th, 2023 and we couldn’t be more excited to check it out. And now, we are one step closer to trying this new table service spot — dining reservations are open!
We’re Disney Food Blog, which means we talk about ALL things Disney food.
Crispy Chicken Dumplings
And we don’t only mean the good either, although that’s our favorite. We’re also here to show you the tougher side of Disney World dining and how to overcome it, or which snacks you may not want to spend your hard-earned money on. Disney’s Hollywood Studios may be popular for its thrill rides and epic atmosphere, but we’ve gotta be honest — eating in this park isn’t all that great.
There’s one EPCOT restaurant that’s surprisingly hard to get into…and it’s not even a signature dining experience!
Via Napoli
Yep, we’re talking about Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria in the Italy Pavilion. If you’ve ever tried to dine here, you know that reservations go FAST. But there’s a very good reason why — because people usually RAVE about the food, especially the pizza! So today, we’re sharing the two best things you can order at Via Napoli.
Not all Disney World parks are created equally when it comes to food, and since we’ve eaten at every single restaurant there is in the parks and hotels we know what’s worth your time and money.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is known for its glitz and glamor, but it’s also got plenty of places to grab a bite to eat. And if you can only eat at one Hollywood Studios restaurant — it should be this one.
You’ve probably heard nearly all the Disney World dining tips the world has to offer — and to be fair, we probably told ’em to ya.
EPCOT
But, what if we said there were a few secrets we still had hiding in our back pocket for ways you can actually save a bit of cash when chowing down? You better believe it, because friends don’t lie — and since we’re BFFs, we’re telling you what Disney World won’t about its restaurants.
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