food IS a theme park
Disney World has slowly returned to normal operations since reopening after the park closures.
Cinderella Castle
But, not every experience returned at once, and not everything has returned just yet, either. As of now, one of the only character meals that features Disney Princesses is at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT. That’s all changing soon, because characters are returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom!
Lots of changes are happening in Disney World in 2023. And we want to make sure you are really prepared to conquer the parks on your trip!
Cinderella Castle
There are some big opening dates coming up, like the official opening of the Moana-themed Journey of Water and the completion of the EPCOT transformation. But unfortunately, there will also be some closures. Some of these closures are permanent, some of left over from the COVID-19 park closures, and others are refurbishments. Let’s take a look at the closure FULL list for 2023.
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If you’ve ever been to Disney World, you may have eaten at one of its buffet restaurants for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (where lunch and dinner usually serve up the same eats). You very well may have made a reservation for one meal or the other but wished you could try BOTH meals at once. Well, you might just be able to do it…if you know this special HACK.
A meal at Disney World is MORE than just your standard entrée and side dish. So let’s start looking at some of the best restaurants on Disney property for dinner, that capstone meal of the day!
Pasta at Cinderella’s Royal Table
We’ve already addressed some of the best spots to grab breakfast during your Disney trip. And breakfast gets a lot of attention for being “the most important meal of the day” (those breakfast marketing agents really did lunch and dinner dirty with that slogan), but dinner is important, too! Cue the Norman Rockwell images of the family around the dinner table…
You’ve purchased your tickets, made your park pass reservations, booked your hotel stay, and now there’s one very important thing left to do…
Cinderella Castle
…decide where you’re going to EAT! Deciding where to chow down in Disney World is no easy feat — and it can be even more confusing if it’s your very first time. Luckily, we’re experts when it comes to Disney dining, so let’s check out the BEST Disney World restaurants for first-timers in 2023!
Updated on April 24th, 2024
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is best known for exciting roller coasters and immersive, themed lands. But that doesn’t mean you should sleep on the EATS in this park! At the very least, you’ll need the fuel to get you from Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster to Rise of the Resistance to Tower of Terror to Slinky Dog Dash…you get the picture. 😉
Hollywood Studios
So what snacks and meals should you choose to power your Hollywood Studios day? There are a lot of good options, but we’re here to help you narrow it down. We’re in Disney World every single day, and we’ve tried just about everything there is to eat there. We’re can help you find the best possible food, drinks, and snacks for your upcoming trip! Come along with us to see the best places to eat in Hollywood Studios. [Read more…]
If you’re one of the lucky ducks who will be enjoying their Thanksgiving while on a trip to Disney World, you might still be trying to figure out where to go for the all-important meal!
A full spread at Liberty Tree Tavern!
Along with obvious choices that already serve traditional Thanksgiving food year-round like Liberty Tree Tavern, there are plenty of other restaurants around the Disney World Resort that will have menus featuring some of your favorite dishes.
Hear ye, hear ye — it’s time to dine like straight-up ROYALTY in Disney World.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
No, we’re not talking about Cinderella’s Royal Table or Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom. Instead, we’re heading over to EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion to check out a newly reopened Akershus Royal Banquet Hall!
It’s nearly IMPOSSIBLE to keep up with all the restaurant changes in Disney World.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Dining locations have reopened in phases, and there are still some that have yet to open. We’ve also noticed the return of character meals (with hugs!) and buffets being brought back to restaurants that were temporarily made into family-style establishments. Now, a buffet is back at a popular character meal, and we stopped by to check it out!
It’s not easy to decide which restaurant you should visit in Disney World when there are so many great options. And you’d be surprised by how many amazing eats are hiding in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We’re in Disney World every single day, and we’ve tried just about everything there is to eat there. We’re here to help you find the best possible food, drinks, and snacks for your upcoming vacation! Come along with us to see the best places to eat in Animal Kingdom. [Read more…]
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