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Review: Is Epcot’s Le Cellier Still Quality Signature Dining?

Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World is a signature dining spot for lunch and dinner.

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It’s tucked low in the side of the pavilion, and entering this popular restaurant is like stepping into an elegant wine cave cellar.

We’ve dined at Le Cellier many times, starting back before the Disney Dining Plan even existed, and then when it was still a one-credit meal for both lunch and dinner. That changed in 2012, when dinner became a signature dining experience requiring two Disney Dining Plan table service credits. Then, in 2013, lunch at Le Cellier also went signature, and lots of readers wanted to know if it was still worth a visit.

The short answer is yes… if you can spare the credits or bite the budget bullet out of pocket. Le Cellier crafts high-quality meals with thoughtful components and incorporates Canadian ingredients in subtle ways.

But I’m always re-trying old favorites to ensure that DFB can still endorse them, so I journeyed back to the Great White North to confirm Le Cellier’s place among the great restaurants of Walt Disney World.

Le Cellier Steakhouse

Atmosphere

The dining room at Le Cellier creates a distinctive dining atmosphere — and it’s one that I love. [Read more…]

Tons of Characters Are Hiding in Epcot Right Now…We’ll Show You How To Find Them!

By AJ and the DFB Team 4 Comments

One week ago today, the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts kicked off in Disney World! This third annual celebration of the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts provides artistic tastes, sounds, and sights to guests throughout the park.

2019 Festival of the Arts Passport

And today we’re sharing some very special sights around World Showcase, where artists have painted beloved Disney characters in various country Pavilions! [Read more…]

Le Cellier Secret Menu Item: Annual Passholder Poutine!

By DFB Sarah 1 Comment

You know how we at the DFB feel about poutine. We love it so much we created a poutine crawl last year. We visit The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs often to sample their limited time offerings. And if we spot poutine on a menu, we pretty much can’t help ourselves. So secret menu poutine at Le Cellier? Yeah, we gotta tell you about this one!

Le Cellier Steakhouse

It’s called Annual Passholder Poutine — but you don’t need to have an Annual Pass to get it! [Read more…]

Review: Sven’s Apple Cheesecake at Kringla Bakeri in Epcot’s Norway

By DFB Sarah 2 Comments

Ever since Epcot’s Kringla Bakeri og Kafe reopened in August 2018, we’ve been keeping an eye on the pastry case to see what old favorites returned and what new treats await. Just a few days ago, we told you that Troll Horns (finally!) made a comeback! And just yesterday we let you know about the Troll Kreme Spiked Slush that’s perfect for fortifying the spirit before jumping in line for Frozen Ever After.

Kringla Bakeri og Kafe

And now we’re bringing you a sweet treat that’s reindeer approved (because, after all, reindeer are better than people). It’s Sven’s Apple Cheesecake, and it’s lovely in its simplicity.

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Turkey Legs, Mickey Tea Infusers, Seasonal Soups, World Showcase Construction, and Holiday Treats: Here’s Everything New We Spotted at Epcot This Week!

By Carly E 1 Comment

Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays is in full swing. Guests are sipping hot cocoa, enjoying cultural storytellers in the World Showcase, and flocking to see the Candlelight Processional each night.

2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

With everything at Epcot moving merrily along this holiday season, you might not think we’d have anything new to tell you about this week. But guess what? We do! Read on to hear all about turkey legs, Mickey and Minnie tea infusers, construction updates, and holiday sweets!

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Spotted: Construction Equipment on Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon

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Back in September, we reported that IllumiNations, the beloved laser, water, and pyrotechnics show nightly seen on Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon, will be replaced in the second half of 2019.

Illuminations, Reflections of Earth

And now there’s construction happening over at World Showcase Lagoon!

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DFB Video: 30 Hidden Gems in Epcot’s World Showcase

By AJ and the DFB Team 11 Comments

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 30 Hidden Gems in Epcot’s World Showcase!

World Showcase Wine Glass

Epcot’s World Showcase is PACKED with fun experiences including unique foods to try, rare Disney characters to meet, and much more! But while you’re trying to grab a seat on the Frozen Ever After attraction in Norway or waiting in the evening for IllumiNations to begin, it’s easy to miss a lot of these experiences because so many of them are… well, hidden. Find out about 30 of our favorite gems in Epcot’s World Showcase, and let us know if any of them are new to you! [Read more…]

What’s New at Epcot This Week: Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Construction, Mission Space Restaurant, Cuties, and Christmas Kringla!

By Carly E 1 Comment

Just like Hollywood Studios, there are lots of exciting things coming to Epcot in the near future! Between two new attractions, the Skyliner, Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, and two new table service restaurants, we have more than a few updates for you this week.

The Imagination Pavilion

Want to know more about what we found in Future World and around the World (Showcase)? Let’s go!

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Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays!

By AJ and the DFB Team 15 Comments

We brought you to the first day of Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays LIVE here on DFB, and today, we’ve got even more details about one of the Festival’s new experiences: the Cookie Stroll!

2018 Cookie Stroll

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Review: Is Epcot’s Nine Dragons Worth a Visit? You May Be Surprised!

By AJ 10 Comments

Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World is home to so many interesting restaurants serving high-quality food from around the (actual) world that it can be hard to decide which to choose.

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Nine Dragons Restaurant

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And frankly, Nine Dragons in the China Pavilion has been one that we’ve decided to skip much of the time. The setting is lovely and worth exploring, but in the past, the food has been lackluster, no better than most of the Americanized Chinese restaurants found in strip malls around the country.

But we give second chances (and third and fourth and fifth) here at the DFB, so I made a reservation and hoped for something to love in this table service spot. And while I won’t say Nine Dragons has clawed its way up too far in the rankings of table service restaurants at Epcot, I will say that my most recent visit was the best I’ve had here.

While I encourage you to take that with a grain of salt, I also want to acknowledge that plenty of you do enjoy eating here, and I will always cling to optimism that even the least palatable of Walt Disney World dining locations will be in a constant state of flux, striving for better.

But let’s start with what we already love about Nine Dragons: its magical decor and warm atmosphere.