food IS a theme park
A NEW restaurant is coming to Disney World!
Japan pavilion
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is now OPEN at EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, but just for walk-ins. Reservations are available for dates starting on August 28th, 2023 and we couldn’t be more excited to check it out. And now, we are one step closer to trying this new table service spot — dining reservations are open!
We’ve got more Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya news!
Japan Pavilion
This is the new restaurant coming to the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT. We got a first look at the menu a little bit ago, and now the FULL menu has been released!
Welcome to the Walt Disney World restaurants! You won’t find anything “typical” around here. Not only do these restaurants boast unique themeing, many are known for creative menus, special diet options, and friendly servers.
San Angel Inn, EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion
Expect the same kind of theming and fantasy you’ll find in the rest of the theme parks and resorts, along with some incredible (and some not so incredible – we’re just being honest) food. Ranging from pizza and burgers to five-star cuisine, Disney restaurants can fit any palate.
Downtown Disney in Disneyland is going through a lot of changes.
Downtown Disney
The West Side is being expanded with more restaurants coming soon. We’ve already tried the new beignets at the revamped Beignet Express, and we can’t wait to check out not one, not two, but FOUR new restaurants coming soon. We’ve also been to try the NEW Clyde’s Hot Chicken and to sample the updated menu at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (which used to be Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen before it was remodeled.) As a part of the new updates, a new reimagined spot has just opened.
We’re Disney Food Blog, which means we talk about ALL things Disney food.
Crispy Chicken Dumplings
And we don’t only mean the good either, although that’s our favorite. We’re also here to show you the tougher side of Disney World dining and how to overcome it, or which snacks you may not want to spend your hard-earned money on. Disney’s Hollywood Studios may be popular for its thrill rides and epic atmosphere, but we’ve gotta be honest — eating in this park isn’t all that great.
There are a lot of things to eat in the Disney parks (especially at EPCOT), but are you eating the WRONG thing or perhaps missing out on the most iconic and delicious meals? You might be! 😱
EPCOT
You might know that tasting flavors of Coca-Cola from around the world at Club Cool is a MUST. And you’re probably very aware of EPCOT’s many festivals and how you’ll want to save up to try all the best eats at those. But what else constitutes “essential” EPCOT eating? What are some of the BEST or most ICONIC meals in the park that you’re missing out on? Don’t worry — we’ll tell you!
Storybook Dining at Artist Point is one of Disney World’s most unique character meals!
Dopey at Artist Point
Guests enjoy a prix-fixe meal and can look forward to Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy stopping by throughout the dinner. And The Evil Queen is even present for a unique photo opportunity.
We hate to say it, but Disney doesn’t always keep their promises.
Cinderella Castle
Frequently — and especially over the last few years — they’ll announce an opening timeline for a new attraction, restaurant, or hotel refurbishment, but that date keeps getting pushed back further and further. We understand that some things are largely out of their control; for example, many projects were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and lots of construction work was likely delayed due to widespread global supply chain issues. So here’s the big question: Will Disney actually finish all the projects it has promised for 2023?
If you love sushi and EPCOT, you’re about to have a field day.
EPCOT
We learned recently that a new restaurant addition would be added to the Japan pavilion at EPCOT — an all-new sushi bar and grill called Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. We knew that the restaurant would open at some point this summer, but Disney didn’t say exactly when… until now!
Dining in Disney World can certainly be done on a whim. And we do love to grab a new treat when we see one!
50’s Prime Time Cafe
However, when we have a full day planned, we like to have the best eats in mind before we get to a Walt Disney World theme park. After all, it’s important to spend our dining budget on the best Disney food. That’s why we researched all the food that the restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios have to offer so that you aren’t led astray!
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