food IS a theme park
More character dining is returning to Disney World!
Story Book Dining at Artist Point
Story Book Dining at Artist Point is reopening in Disney World soon, and with its reopening comes a revamped prix fixe menu with some changes. Let’s take a look!
With the holidays coming up, there are many special offerings to look forward to at Disney World.
Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree
Festival of the Holidays will start in EPCOT on November 26th, with the Candlelight Processional taking place and the Holiday Kitchens opening up, the Disney Very Merriest Nights After Hours event will continue to take place on select nights through December 21st, and new festive food will be offered all around the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs. And, we just learned about a new event happening this month at a closed EPCOT restaurant!
A lot of people loved to use the Dining Plan on their Disney World vacations.
Chicken Strips at Cosmic Ray’s
With the Disney Dining Plan, guests could basically pre-pay for their meals, drinks, and snacks by purchasing one of four different plans. Then during their vacation, guests would have “credits” to use for snacks, quick-service meals, and table-service meals. When Disney World reopened last year, they did not bring back the Dining Plan. So we asked all of you whether you thought the plan would return this year, and if not, when do you think it’ll come back?
UPDATED February 14, 2025
“ALOHA,” my friends!
Actually, scratch that… I’d like to say “Aloha” to our family of DFB readers.
Why? Because today we’re talking about all things ‘Ohana! And if you’ve dined at this beloved Disney World restaurant– or if you’ve ever seen the movie Lilo & Stitch — you are likely familiar with this phase: “Ohana means FAMILY.”
That said, when we’re talking specifically about ‘Ohana, the popular all-you-care-to-enjoy Table Service restaurant in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, ‘Ohana often means even more to a lot of people… like our readers! They’ve been kind enough to share their stories of ‘Ohana with us through a conversation on Facebook, including their great and not-so-great experiences.
And we, in turn, are sharing their thoughts and stories with you here, so you can know what to expect and perhaps how to prepare for your first — or next! — visit to ‘Ohana.
Welcome to ‘Ohana
So pull up a chair, relax, and get ready to dig into the feast of information about what ‘Ohana, the restaurant, really means… . [Read more…]
Today Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside reopened, so we made our way over there to check it out.
Port Orleans Riverside
Port Orleans Resort — Riverside is a moderate resort located on the Sassagoula River. Although most of the dining options at Riverside have reopened with the resort today, one key dining spot is not set to return for a few more months.
We hope you’re having an amazing time celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary so far!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
We’ve had a blast checking out the specialty merchandise, new details, fun snacks, and more! You might have seen our reviews of Steakhouse 71, but that’s not the only new table service offering at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. California Grill has also gotten a bit of a revamp!
Can you believe that Disney World’s 50th anniversary is THIS Friday?!
The 50th is almost here!
Time really has flown by! But, Disney definitely seems like they’re ready for the occasion from all of the signs, banners, statues, and stages we’ve seen being put up over the past few weeks. It’s sure to be an exciting time in the parks, especially because we’re getting a BUNCH of new food items for the celebration. And, we just got a look at a new treat that is sure to blow your mind!
Space 220 has opened in EPCOT at long last!
Space 220
The space-themed restaurant has been much anticipated and remains a popular spot since its opening! If you want to dine at Space 220, you can opt for lunch, dinner, or lounge seating. But what time of day is the BEST time to visit Space 220? Let’s take a look!
There’s a LOT more than meets the eye in Disney World restaurants!
Be Our Guest
Although obviously whimsical, delicious, and MAGICAL, you can also discover some unexpected secrets and surprises while dining in Disney World!
In case you haven’t heard yet, Disney World is replacing The Wave…of American Flavors with Steakhouse 71 in Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
This new restaurant will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner — plus there will be a lounge area with a menu of small dishes and drinks. If you’re hoping to snag a spot at Disney’s newest restaurant, we’ve got some BIG news for you!
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