food IS a theme park
Spring has sprung around Disney World and that means new menu items have started to roll out at some of our favorite restaurants.
Hollywood Brown Derby
We don’t know about you, but we’re ready for all the fresh and fruity eats popping up around the parks — which is why we RAN to check out the new menu items that recently debuted at the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Should you do the same, or is this new menu better left in the dirt? Let’s find out!
You know about Disney World chicken tenders, corn dog nuggets, and even where to find the best burgers...
Rosa Mexicano
…but what about tacos? Believe it or not, you can find tacos on the menu all around Disney World — and not just in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. In fact, we recently had some of the best tacos we’ve had on Disney World property just steps outside of EPCOT. We stopped by Rosa Mexicano at the Disney World Swan and Dolphin and trust us, you’ll want to, too!
It’s no secret that EPCOT has a lot of fantastic dining options. We talk about our favorites all the time. Thanks to the World Showcase, you can — quite literally — dine and snack around the world in EPCOT.
World Showcase
BUT let’s just take a moment to talk about those restaurants that we just don’t ever book, maybe because we don’t like their atmosphere, or we think they’re overrated or overpriced, or we just don’t think the food is that great. We’ve got three to tell you about that we just don’t go to, and we’re going to tell you why.
If you’re planning your FIRST-EVER Disney World vacation — RELAX! We’re here to help!
Magic Kingdom
A first trip to Disney World is incredibly exciting — albeit a little scary. But don’t worry! We’re bringing you some really great tips that will help you not only survive Disney World, but thrive and have the time of your life!
When you’re hungry, you’re hungry, and there should be nothing to stop you from getting the meal you want, but you might run into a problem if you don’t have reservations.
Disney Springs
Let us introduce you to our secret dining hack, which allows us to have our favorite meals without waiting for a table.
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers on Disney’s BoardWalk has been a hot topic of conversation ever since it opened in 2024.
The Cake Bake Shop
Dining here certainly isn’t cheap, but it’s home to some truly fantastic dining options, desserts, and more, and many of our readers feel it’s a great place to go for a special event or celebration. If you’ve been on the fence about visiting on your next trip, there’s something you should know — they just added to-go cocktails!
Table service restaurants in Disney World can be great, but sometimes they’re hard to grab reservations for.
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Thankfully, some of these restaurants have lounges attached to them, and while those sometimes have walk-up waitlists that can take some time to get on, it’s often way easier than getting a table service reservation. Even better, sometimes these lounges share kitchens with main table service restaurants, so you can get very similar offerings! We stopped by Territory Lounge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to see if this tucked-away spot is worth the trip over, and BOY do we have some thoughts!
It’s going to be a big year for Universal Orlando — and that includes the eats!
Universal Orlando
While Epic Universe is stealing all the headlines, we shouldn’t forget about all the great eats found throughout Universal Orlando Resort! With that in mind, the DFB team is infiltrating the Universal Orlando scene to update you on the TOP restaurants you’re gonna want to put at the tippy-top of your Must Try list for 2025!
WARNING: You might not be prepared for these Disney World dining experiences!
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom isn’t specifically known for its restaurants, but it is home to TWO VERY POPULAR castle dining experiences with Be Our Guest Restaurant (inside Beast’s Castle) and Cinderella’s Royal Table (inside Cinderella Castle). Each restaurant offers a totally unique dining experience that you can’t get anywhere else in Disney World, but both come with a hefty price tag. Before you shell out tons of cash on either or both of these dining experiences, there are a few caveats you need to know.
Yes, you heard that right. Our server lit our meal on fire!
Disney Springs
We love sipping wine, snacking on appetizers, and sitting by the campfire. We love it even more when that fire is on our dish in front of us!
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