food IS a theme park
Greetings from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We are here amidst the glitz and glamour to check out a classic dining spot on Sunset Boulevard.Â
Sunset Boulevard
While we have been to this restaurant before, we are constantly reviewing Disney World food, which also means returning to restaurants to see if anything has changed since our last review.Â
Spring has sprung in Walt Disney World! Spring Break crowds are here, Flower & Garden is in full swing, and Spring treats have arrived! Spring also means a big CHANGE for one restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Let’s head to Hollywood Studios!
We are making our way down Hollywood Boulevard to get another taste of spring at the parks. The characters are getting their best outfits ready, and we are bringing some hungry bellies.
We’ve dined in some strange and unique places in Disney World!
50’s Prime Time Cafe
We’ve eaten inside of cars, next to aquariums, and even in space (more than once, in fact). Disney’s pretty much the KING of themed dining, and so when we got the chance to go to a restaurant that feels like dining in mom’s kitchen, we were like “sign us UP!” The only catch? They might yell at us!
Steakhouse 71 is a new restaurant opening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on October 1st.
Steakhouse 71
We’ve taken a look at the menu, prices, and even seen some of the food that will be served there. Now, as part of a special media event, we’re finally going in to see the lounge and dining room and try out the food! Come along with us, and check out the new Steakhouse 71.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some of the most unique dining options in all of Disney World.
Pizzafari is back!
Not only can guests snack on otherworldly food inspired by the movie Pandora at Satu’li Canteen, but they can also eat some delicious BBQ treats at Flame Tree Barbecue, nom on some African, Asian, and Latin-inspired food at Tiffins, and grab some delicious baked macaroni and cheese from Eight Spoon Cafe. But if it’s a simpler meal you’re after, we’re happy to report that Pizzafari has officially reopened at the park! And we were there to check it all out.
There have been a LOT of reopenings at Disney World lately! With spots like Columbia Harbour House, Toledo, and Yachtsman Steakhouse all coming back soon, there’s a lot to look forward to!
Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Today, we’ve got even more reopening news for you, and this time it’s a little bit more on the wild side!
Hello, friends! Are you ready for a WILD dining adventure? (Sorry for the bad pun, but it feels necessary when writing about Animal Kingdom.)
The Tree of Life
We recently decided to head over to Pizzafari, as they’ve made some slight changes to their “Family-Style Dining.” Not familiar? Don’t fret! We’ll walk you through everything! But essentially, in the evenings Pizzafari offers a special menu as part of an all you care to enjoy option. We enjoyed it when it first rolled out, but with a price increase and new options, would we still feel the same?
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is a hidden gem of Walt Disney World dining.
Located in the Swan Hotel in the Epcot resort area, Il Mulino is off the typical beaten path. But for those that find it, it’s often a meal to remember.
Il Mulino is an Italian restaurant modeled after the original and much-lauded Il Mulino in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. And you see a bit of that in the decor — but you taste a lot of it in the food. Menu items derive from the Abruzzo region of Italy and as such are comprised of an eclectic mix of ingredient from the mountains, the sea, and the pastures.
But origins aside, Il Mulino just serves really good food.
Il Mulino Menu Cover
It’s been several years since my last visit to Il Mulino, and in that time, a lot has changed at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. New dining and drinking spots have opened, there’s a new executive chef overseeing the seventeen (17!!) dining establishments in the two resorts, and the Swan and Dolphin Classic continues to wow with new (and returning) tastes year after year.
If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy a romantic (or, you know, just delicious) dinner at Walt Disney World on Valentine’s Day, Yachtsman Steakhouse has a special three-course menu made just for you.
Yachtsman Steakhouse Signage
Diners choosing the three-course option (the full a la carte menu is still available as well!) will select from Caesar Salad or Charred Octopus to start, followed by Chateaubriand for Two, and ending with a White and Dark Chocolate Mousse Sphere.
A brand new dining experience has just made its debut at Pizzafari!
Plzzafari is a Counter Service restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Located on Discovery Island, this spot is best known for its unique and colorful atmosphere, as well as its primary food item as highlighted in the name: PIZZA.
It’s always operated the same way you’d expect at any Counter Service location: place your order and pay at the register; pick up your food at a counter; then bring it all to whatever table you manage to find, depending on how busy it is in the moment.
But now — from 5:00 – 8:00 PM daily — a new service style is available. Though daytime will continue to offer the typical Counter Service experience, the evenings now ALSO present Pizzafari Family-Style Dining!
Let’s see how this works…
Pizzafari Sign
Now, if you’ve ever paid a visit to Pizzafari, things will look quite similar at first. In fact, the typical counter service operations also still take place in the evening, so guests seeking the regular meals here still have that option. [Read more…]
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