food IS a theme park
Slowly but surely, the restaurants of Disney World have been reopening.
Welcome back, Boma!
We’ve certainly been reunited with some of our favorite Disney World restaurants, but we’re still waiting on many to reopen. Earlier this week, we got the news that Boma — Flavors of Africa will be reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (as the first buffet since the closure!), and now YOU can snag reservations!
OK y’all — this is pretty big news.
Boma
Remember how Boma is reopening soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge? Well, the delicious zebra domes and signature carved meats aren’t all that this restaurant is bringing back to Disney World! BUFFETS (well, at least THIS one!) are BACK!Â
Here at DFB, you know we’re all about some delicious Disney food!
Animal Kingdom Lodge
We’ve enjoyed many tasty meals in the past few months as Disney World continues to reopen many of the restaurants that were previously closed. We’ve dined at ‘Ohana, Trail’s End Restaurant, Casey’s Corner, and many other spots recently. But now another fan-favorite restaurant will be reopening soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!
There are a lot of great Table Service meals in Disney World, but what about the things that come before the main course?
Yep, We talkin’ BREAD!
We’ve done our fair share of ranking the Disney World restaurants over the years — ranking them by park and even by condiments. There’s one (usually) free component of the meal though that we seem to look forward to almost more than the meals at times — BREAD! Today we’re talking to all you carb lovers out there and covering the BEST restaurants to eat at if you’re in it for that sweet, sweet bread basket!
We might be biased, but we would argue that Disney World hotels are some of our favorite hotels across the whole world! Not only do they offer a variety of themes and locations, but with the three categories — Value, Moderate, and Deluxe — they offer something to guests with a variety of budgets.
Can this view be beaten?
But there’s something else to consider when you’re booking that hotel room — what about the view? Now for some, the view isn’t that important, but if you’re like us and like to spend a little time at the hotel you’re staying at, you’ll want to book a hotel that has something nice to look at, right?
Extra Magic Hours haven’t been available at Disney World since it shut down back in 2020. Instead, Disney created new perks for hotel guests that aren’t quite the same as Extra Magic Hours but do allow guests more time in the parks.Â
Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom
Hotel guests on Disney property are able to get Early Theme Park Entry to all 4 theme parks, meaning they can go into the parks before they officially open. This includes guests at every Disney-owned hotel on property as well as Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Disney World’s on-property military hotel, and other local hotels. We have a full list of all the hotels eligible for Early Theme Park Entry here.Â
However, ONLY guests at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts have access to Extended Evening Hours, which allow you to stay in certain parks on select nights after they close. But the big question: would YOU be willing to shell out Deluxe resort prices for this perk? Here’s what our readers said!
Things are constantly changing all around Disney World!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
We’re continuously looking to see what’s new at Disney’s theme parks, Disney Springs, and in Disney’s hotels. Today, we’re focusing on the hotels! We’ve got construction updates, a look at new merchandise, a peek at restaurants that have reopened, and much more! Let’s check it all out.
Dining and snacking in Disney World is almost as fun as the rides themselves! But just like the attractions, when it comes to restaurants, there are rules, guidelines, and even tricks and hacks to get the BEST experience.Â
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Some rules and tips for Disney World restaurants are obvious (e.g. make reservations waaaaay in advance for Cinderella’s Royal Table!), but we’ve got LOTS of other insider secrets to help you level up your next Disney dining experience!Â
August is right around the corner, and Disney World is changing rapidly.
Happy 50th!
There are a number of things that will be different in Disney World in August, so let’s go over everything you need to know if you have an August trip planned!
Disney World is constantly updating rides and hotels around the parks, so we do our best to keep you updated on what’s going to be closed for refurbishments during your trip!
Construction Walls in EPCOT
We found all the rides and hotels that are scheduled to be closed in August! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, take a look at this list so that you know what to expect!
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