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Review: Unlimited Crab AND a Loaded Tots Bar at Crystal Palace? We See You, Disney World.

The Crystal Palace has been open in Magic Kingdom for quite some time. But, since it reopened, this spot had been serving up a family-style menu, as opposed to its previous buffet offerings.

The Crystal Palace

But, slowly buffets have started to return to Disney World. Buffets are back at Biergarten in EPCOT, and now you can enjoy ALL of your favorites at Crystal Palace buffet-style once again! We stopped by this spot recently for lunch and now we’re bringing you a full review. Should you try the buffet at Crystal Palace? Here are our thoughts.

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Buffets Are Back, Splash Mountain Retheme Details, and More NEED-to-Know Disney News

By Kelly Oliveros 2 Comments

Another week has gone by and we’ve gotten some exciting Disney news!

Cinderella Castle

More restaurants are set to reopen soon, we’ve got some details about the Tiana retheme coming to Splash Mountain, buffets are returning to more Disney World restaurants, and more! We’re breaking down all the need-to-know Disney news from this past week right here.

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NEWS: Buffet Service to Return at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom!

By Quincy Stanford 15 Comments

A few Disney restaurants are taking a BIG step back to normal!

The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom

Today, Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge became the first buffet to open in Disney World since the parks closed last year. Other restaurants that used to be buffets have been using family-style service, but that’s about to change!

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Which of YOUR 32 Favorite Disney World Spots is the BEST? Here Are the Round 1 Bracket Results!

By Quincy Stanford 1 Comment

We’ve been having a blast playing Disney-themed brackets over the past year, but we’ve got an EXTRA special one going on right now.

Cinderella Castle

What makes it so special? You made this Disney smackdown! It’s the DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket and it’s built from submissions from YOU. That’s right, every item on this bracket is a spot that means a LOT to one of our readers, and we’re so excited to find out which one is the best of the best (even if they’re all AMAZING!).

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Two Restaurants Reopen with New Menus, MORE Breakfast, and Chef Mickey’s Characters are BACK This Week in Disney World!

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Happy Holidays! We’ve been eating SO many holiday snacks at Disney World!

The Crystal Palace

But we’ve also been at every recent restaurant reopening and kept an eye on menu updates! So here’s what’s happened with Disney restaurants this past week!

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What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Cast Members Work on the PeopleMover, Crystal Palace Reopens, and More!

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We saw some exciting updates in Magic Kingdom yesterday!

Magic Kingdom

Disney World’s flagship park tends to be an absolute delight and our visit yesterday was no different. We’re bringing you ALL the news from Magic Kingdom; take a look at everything new in food, construction, and merchandise!

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FULL REVIEW: The Crystal Palace Has Reopened in Magic Kingdom, And It’s VERY DIFFERENT!

By Kylee Gano 29 Comments

Drum roll pleeeeeease: The Crystal Palace has officially reopened in the Magic Kingdom!

The Crystal Palace

This fan-favorite table-service (read: sit-down) restaurant in Disney World used to be a huge draw for Disney fans. Winnie the Pooh and Friends greeted guests, and diners indulged in an all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

But as with so many reopened restaurants at Disney World, the dining experience at Crystal Palace has changed quite a bit. Buffet? GONE. Characters? NOPE. So with all the changes, is visiting the Crystal Palace still worth it? Here’s what we think!

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What’s New in Magic Kingdom: The Crystal Palace Prepares to Reopen, Baby Yoda Krispy Treats, and a Monorail Toy for Fido!

By Sierra Vieregge 1 Comment

Yes, it’s STILL the “Hap-Happiest Season of ALL” in Magic Kingdom!

Santa Claus in Magic Kingdom

And while we’re taking in all the seasonal snacks and Santa Sightings (AND making sure we mail our letters to ol’ St. Nick, while we’re at it), we’re also checking out WHAT’S NEW in Magic Kingdom! [Read more…]

DFB Dining Reminder: Reservations for The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom Are NOW OPEN

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Good morning! We’re starting the day with a friendly reminder that Advance Dining Reservations are now open for The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom!