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What You Need to Know From Florida’s Latest Orange County Economic Recovery Meeting

Discussions are in full swing regarding the reopening of the economy across the state of Florida in light of both the current global situation and recently announced federal guidelines. These conversations are taking place on both the state and county levels. And today we’ve been following along with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, as it is one of the two counties in which Walt Disney World Resort (which remains closed until further notice ) resides.

Epcot Entrance in Walt Disney World Resort

While you can see this afternoon’s meeting of the Full Task Force on Orange TV, we’re sharing some takeaways from the conversation with you here. [Read more…]

News! Plan to Reopen Florida Expected to Be Shared By Governor DeSantis Tomorrow!

By Janelle Sheetz 8 Comments

While Governor Ron DeSantis has been meeting regularly with his committee to reopen parts of Florida and jumpstart the state’s economy, he hasn’t said when they’ll be putting their plans into action.

Magic Kingdom

But now that Florida’s stay at home order will be expiring April 3oth, many residents are wondering what might happen next.

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Things Just Got Real In Our Table Service Throw Down Now That We’re Down to Our FINAL FOUR Restaurants!

By Janelle Sheetz 5 Comments

If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

We gotta admit, we haven’t been sleeping as much lately because we were worried about so many of our favorite Disney World dining spots facing off against each other! So far, rounds one, two, and three have kept us up nervously gnawing our pillows!

Cinderella Castle

And last night was an especially rough one, but now that we’ve tallied up the votes for round four, we can finally show you which restaurants will be advancing into the semi-finals of our official DFB Table Service Throw Down!

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Reopening Guidelines for Theme Parks, Restaurants Discussed by Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force

By AJ and the DFB Team 9 Comments

As Walt Disney World Resort remains closed until further notice in light of the current global health situation, discussions are already in progress with regards to reopening the economy for the state of Florida. We have been following the discussions of the Re-Open Florida Task Force, which is focusing on businesses all over the state.

Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs

Walt Disney World is specifically located in Florida’s Orange and Osceola counties, and this week the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force is sharing their discussions via live streams on Orange TV. Today’s discussion explored the reopening of the county’s businesses, which include, of course, theme parks and restaurants. [Read more…]

Disney Restaurant Review: Is Disney World’s AbracadaBar Worth the Walk?

By Jordan Da Silva 1 Comment

Get out your fanciest kicks and meet us over at the home of vanishing libations and standing ovations. That’s right, we’re heading to chill with some of Disney World’s coolest cats at the Magicians’ Lounge, otherwise known as AbracadaBar.

AbracadaBar at Disney’s BoardWalk

We came back to Disney’s BoardWalk to see the latest tricks the bartenders had up their sleeves — and to perform our own famous illusion: watch their fries DISAPPEAR! So the question is: was it worth it?

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You Can Get STK’s Signature Steaks Delivered Straight to Your DOOR!

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It’s life’s little indulgences that are helping us bide our time these days, and if one of your favorite places to dine at Disney World is STK Orlando, we might know of a little something that might interest you!

STK Orlando

The restaurant chain is now selling its choice and prime cuts of beef online and you can have them shipped directly to you!

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Is It Even Worth It To Go To Disney World This Year?

By Janelle Sheetz 22 Comments

While last year we helped you answer, “Should I even go to Disney World with all this construction?” Now we’re asking the same question for a much different reason.

Cinderella Castle Refurb

That’s right, friends! Remember all the waaay back to 2019 when our biggest concerns were whether or not Cinderella Castle would remain uncovered during its refurb?? Those were much SIMPLER times!

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News! Owners of Ben and Jerry’s Could Rescue Bankrupt Ample Hills Creamery

By Jordan Da Silva 1 Comment

We were thrilled earlier this year when we found out that one of our favorite ice cream shops from Disney World’s BoardWalk, Ample Hills Creamery, was planning a second location at Disney Springs!

Mickey Mouse Club Ear Bowl

But back in March, we heard the news that the Brooklyn based shop filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Our hearts were heavy thinking about what this could mean for their Disney locations, but it looks like Ample Hills may have an even brighter future ahead!

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Governor Speaks Regarding Peak of Health Crisis for Central Florida

By AJ and the DFB Team 4 Comments

Business leaders from around Florida are in the process of meeting to determine the safest steps to reopen the state’s economy. While considering the current global health situation, they’re working with recently presented federal guidelines. These leaders have been coming together as the Re-Open Florida Task Force (of which Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro is an Executive Member) appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

This weekend, Governor DeSantis spoke regarding the current state of the health crisis in Florida, sharing that Central Florida has likely passed its peak. [Read more…]

We’re Down to the Final 8 In Our Disney World Table Service Restaurant Throw Down!

By Janelle Sheetz 2 Comments

Happy Monday, y’all! While we hope you had a relaxing weekend, it’s time to get down to some official Disney Food Blog business!

Chopped Pork Barbecue at Homecomin’

That’s right! As you may recall, we’ve still got some scores to settle in our Table Service Throw Down! In fact, we’re already down to our final eight Disney World restaurants!

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What You Need to Know From Florida’s Latest Orange County Economic Recovery Meeting

News! Plan to Reopen Florida Expected to Be Shared By Governor DeSantis Tomorrow!

Things Just Got Real In Our Table Service Throw Down Now That We’re Down to Our FINAL FOUR Restaurants!

Reopening Guidelines for Theme Parks, Restaurants Discussed by Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force

Disney Restaurant Review: Is Disney World’s AbracadaBar Worth the Walk?

You Can Get STK’s Signature Steaks Delivered Straight to Your DOOR!

Is It Even Worth It To Go To Disney World This Year?

News! Owners of Ben and Jerry’s Could Rescue Bankrupt Ample Hills Creamery

Governor Speaks Regarding Peak of Health Crisis for Central Florida

We’re Down to the Final 8 In Our Disney World Table Service Restaurant Throw Down!

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