food IS a theme park
The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom will start serving breakfast on November 4, 2018. And when the new meal for this table service restaurant was originally announced, dates were only available for booking through January 5, 2019.
The Plaza Restaurant sign
However, if you visit the Walt Disney World website, you’ll notice that Advance Dining Reservations are now coming up through March 2, 2019. [Read more…]
The sweeping refurbishment of the dining options at Caribbean Beach Resort looks to be reaching completion very soon. Sebastian’s Bistro is replacing the former Shutters as the Resort’s table service option, and Advance Dining Reservations for this new dining spot are now bookable via the Walt Disney World website!
Sebastian’s Bistro Logo ©Disney
Guests can now book Sebastian’s Bistro for lunch and dinner for dates starting October 8th. And we’ve also got some more scoop to share about the menu for the Bistro’s Latin and Caribbean-inspired cuisine!
Options for starters will include Caribbean Pull-Apart Rolls (served with guava butter, mango chutney, and Jamaican jerk oil), Jamaican Meat Pies with Guajillo chili sauce, or Arepa with slow-cooked pork and chili-mango barbecue sauce. [Read more…]
In August, a new dining experience debuted at Pizzafari. This Animal Kingdom Counter Service spot began to offer Pizzafari Family-Style Dining in the evenings.
Pizzafari Sign
For a set price of $19.99 for adults and $11.99 for guests ages 3-9, guests can enjoy a prix-fixe menu including appetizers, entrees, and dessert, plus their choice of non-alcoholic beverage. (You can read our full review to learn all about the meal inclusions here.) [Read more…]
Purchasing the Disney Dining Plan (or scoring free DDP!) for your Walt Disney World vacation can mean real value for your vacation dining — but some uses of those Disney Dining Plan credits (officially called entitlements) are better than others.
Cinderella Castle Views
This time, it’s all about the one-credit table service Disney Dining Plan! We scour menus to try to find the monetary values, but we also consider food quality and the atmosphere in which guests dine. Because it doesn’t matter how much money you’re saving by using your credits if the restaurant’s environment and food are duds.
Easily one of the most spectacular restaurants in terms of decor and ambiance, Morimoto Asia in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs also offers tremendous value. But the best part? The food is outstanding!
Orange Chicken
Dinner at Morimoto Asia is a signature affair and requires two DDP credits, but for 2018, lunch remains one credit — and it’s a credit very well spent! Some entrees here cost nearly $40, and there are plenty of options for alcoholic beverages if you’re looking to up your value even further.
The World of Disney food is a complex and ever-changing one, and that makes keeping track of it all darn near impossible.
Cinderella Castle
Worried? Don’t be! That’s why you have us. 😉Here we will unravel 20 of the most prolific Myths About Walt Disney World food!
Picture this: You have an Advance Dining Reservation at Polynesian Village Resort’s ‘Ohana, but you’ve just finished getting your swim on at Animal Kingdom Lodge. How do you get from point A to point B?
You could use Disney transportation, which would entail a lengthy bus ride from Animal Kingdom Lodge to Magic Kingdom, then a transfer to either the Resort Monorail Loop or the boat to the Poly.
Catch that Monorail!
But what if one or more of these modes of transportation is delayed? What about the meats?! How will you get your Lapu Lapu?! The ‘Ohana Bread Pudding is slipping through your fingers!
We know that booking a Walt Disney World vacation can be a daunting experience — especially when trying to decide where to lay your head each night! Disney resorts number in the dozens (with expansions, renovations, and new resorts in progress!), with tons of Orlando-area hotels to consider as well.
You can never go wrong at the Polynesian Village Resort!
Please be advised of these temporary changes to making or canceling Advance Dining Reservations in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
New dining reservations are not being accepted for any Disney World restaurants for the dates of September 10th or 11th. Also, the regular dining cancellation policies will not be enforced for reservations through Monday, September 11th. Below is the statement from the Disney World website.
Screenshot from Disney World website
If you update the My Disney Experience App on your phone today, you’ll notice some terrific new features. These include the ability to track the use of your credits on the Disney Dining Plan!
My Disney Experience App screenshot
No more going over your latest dining receipt to check out how many Snacks, Quick Service, or Table Service credits you have left (aaah, the ol’ days…). It will all be right there on your phone! (Seriously. Why wasn’t this done, like, years ago?) [Read more…]
The World of Disney Food is BIG. Planning a Disney vacation is serious business, and a big part of that is where, when, and what you’re going to eat. And there are a few Disney dining mistakes you should take care to avoid.
Homecomin’ Fried Chicken
Making assumptions, or failing to properly plan for your meals and snacks when you visit Walt Disney World, can make for a less than magical experience. But there’s good news! We know a thing or two about dining in Disney 😉 and we are ready to share what NOT to do!
If you only take one piece of advice from this list, make it this one. Do not wait until you get to Walt Disney World to plan your dining.
In fact, make those advance dining reservations just as soon as you can — at the 180 day mark! This is especially true if you want to experience a super popular Disney restaurant, like dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant.
Grilled Strip Steak at Be Our Guest
By booking your restaurants ahead of time, you get to choose from the largest selection of options (the closer you get to your trip, the fewer restaurants will be available), but you’re not locked in. For most Disney World restaurants, you can always cancel reservations or re-arrange your dining up until the day before your ADR.
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