food IS a theme park
Disney World will surprise you in a variety of ways.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Sometimes it’s a rare character coming out to say hello to visitors. Sometimes it’s shorter ride lines than you expected. Sometimes it’s something you didn’t expect to happen, like bad weather and ride closures. However, we just recently came across a restaurant issue you might want to be aware of — let’s take a look.
Summer has arrived in Disney World, and a LOT of Disney World restaurants are changing.
Plant-based Gyro with Chips
First, a new Indiana Jones bar has popped up for a limited time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We had a chance to try some new menu items at Le Cellier in EPCOT. Raglan Road introduced a new Lunch Plates menu. But what else is going on in Disney World restaurants? Well, let’s take a look at those updates!
We LOVE the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, but, well, we have a big problem with it.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Not only do you have to pay for a park ticket just to get INTO the festival, but you also have to pay extra for all the food you eat. There isn’t an all-you-can-eat option, which, honestly, is a bit of a letdown. However, did you know there is ANOTHER Food and Wine festival in Disney World that WILL let you eat EVERYTHING you want to for just the price of a ticket? Well, we’re going to tell you all about it.
It’s only April, but Disney World is already looking forward to Halloween (and, honestly, so are we!).
Boo to You Halloween parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney World is celebrating Halfway to Halloween, which will bring a few spooky snacks and merchandise items to the parks soon. But Disney has also made HUGE announcements about this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, including ticket prices and dates and what’s confirmed for this year’s party. Disney also revealed that certain guests will be able to buy tickets to the party EARLY.
Okay, one thing that really gets us excited is NEW food in Disney World, especially when new restaurants open.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
We recently got a sneak peek (and taste) of the upcoming Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but recently we got to dine at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s newest restaurant (see our full review right here)!
It seems like we’re constantly getting new restaurants in Disney World these days!
Space 220
From the ones that arrived with the 50th Anniversary (like Space 220 and Steakhouse 71) to the newer options coming soon (like Roundup Rodeo BBQ), there are plenty of exciting new places to eat in the parks and resorts. But soon, we’ll be getting a NEW hotel restaurant in Disney World!
UPDATED July 28, 2025
Eating at Disney World can be delicious and…overwhelming!
Swan and Dolphin
There are table service restaurants, quick service restaurants, lounges, snack kiosks, food trucks, and more within the parks, the resorts, and Disney Springs. Where do you go? What’s worth your cash? Well, we’ve eaten at basically every single Disney World restaurant and have shared tons of reviews with you over the years to make that dining journey easier. But today we’re taking a deep dive into ALL of the restaurants at one popular hotel in particular — Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort!
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic is almost here!
Swan & Dolphin Hotel
This fun festival will be returning to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort on November 11th through 12th. We were invited to a media preview of the event, so now we’re coming to you with some tips to help you navigate the Food and Wine Classic like a pro!
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most popular events in Disney World, but did you know that you could experience something similar on property without even having to go to a theme park?!
Food and Wine Classic at the Swan and Dolphin
Yep, we’re talking about the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, hosted each year at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels. This event brings its own food booths with delicious eats and drinks. We’ve already seen the 2022 menus, but if you’re attending this year, we’ve got our picks for the things you MUST try!
When it comes to food, we’ve had quite an exciting month.
Snow White Mini Petit Cake
Not only have we been able to start trying all the Halloween treats in Disney World, but we also got to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. PLUS, we also got try out some princess-themed treats for World Princess week. ALL the food. However, August also brought some changes to Disney World restaurant menus.
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