food IS a theme park
Earlier this week, Advance Dining Reservations opened up for Sebastian’s Bistro for dates starting October 8th.
Sebastian’s Bistro Logo ©Disney
This new table service restaurant at Caribbean Beach Resort will feature Latin and Caribbean flavors in an “under the sea” setting, in keeping with your “host,” Sebastian! [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…]
Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting down to the serious business of checking out ALL the changes coming to Disney World over the next few years!
If you’re planning a trip, you NEED to watch this video — it’s your ultimate guide to everything that’s opening soon, coming soon, and changing soon — including projected opening dates! [Read more…]
We’ve been keeping you updated on the progress of the transformation of Caribbean Beach Resort. One of the big changes includes updates in the dining locations. Today, Disney announced the menu options for Centertown Market and the Banana Cabana Pool Bar.
Centertown Market Logo
Centertown Market is the quick-service option at the resort themed as an indoor street market with seating or grab-and-go options.
Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting down to the serious business of checking out 11 reasons why your next Disney trip will be AWESOME!
In today’s video we’re checking out awesome new eats, fun experiences, and other things that might be a bit under the radar that will make your next Disney vacation amazing! All of the items would be super fun additions to your trip itinerary, including the DFB Cupcake Crawl!
Eat all the cupcakes!
Check out our 11 reasons why your next trip will be awesome in today’s video! [Read more…]
The ongoing major refurbishments at Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort are entering the “finishing touches” stage!
Caribbean Beach Resort
And changes to dining areas, of course, are high on the list of the renovations, with the recently opened new Spyglass Grill and the more recently announced Sebastian’s Bistro Table Service restaurant which will be the replacement to Shutter’s.
Now Disney is offering a glimpse at some of the colorful artwork that will enhance the expanded Centertown Market counter service spot! [Read more…]
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has been undergoing renovations since January 2017
. Many of these renovations have had a direct impact on guests staying at the resort including restaurant closures and room closures as well as construction noise and detours. Let’s take a look at where we stand now.
Construction
Let’s start with the cause of most of the construction — the addition of the Disney Skyliner System and Disney’s Riviera Resort. For an idea of where these are located and how these are impacting Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort take a look at this map showing the Skyliner system route and Disney’s Riviera Resort location. [Read more…]
Disney World’s Mobile Order system, accessible through the My Disney Experience App, has been around for just over two years. Mobile Order lets you skip the register lines in participating restaurants by ordering and paying for your food in advance through the app.
Mobile Order Option in My Disney Experience App
Since its launch, we’ve seen the Mobile Order program expand to more dining locations within the four theme parks, and a very short lived couple of days for the Contemporary Resort’s Contempo Cafe. Now, it seems Mobile Order is giving Resort Counter Service options another go as it has expanded once again to include Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. [Read more…]
TODAY’S THE DAY! Walt Disney World’s Free Dining Offer is officially coming back and will be offered to guests for select dates in August, September, November, and December 2018 (NOTE: There are no October dates this year, but if your check-in date is in late September, you can obviously take your stay into October).
Free Dining is being offered to guests ARRIVING during the dates listed below.
August 20* – September 29, 2018
November 24 – November 27, 2018
December 7 – December 23, 2018
UPDATE: The booking window — which originally closed on July 7th — has been extended to August 1, 2018!
*Canada Residents may book now for travel dates beginning August 2, 2018, and Disney Visa Cardholders may book now for travel dates beginning August 2, 2018.
(See below for participating resorts. Please note that the offer excludes several resorts this year, including campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms.)
If you stay at a participting Value or Moderate Resort, you’ll receive the Quick Service Dining plan for FREE. (Note that you can upgrade to the standard or deluxe dining plans by paying the difference in cost per night.)
Participating Value Resorts include:
Participating Moderate Resorts include:
If you reserve a participating Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort, you will receive the standard Dining plan for FREE. (You can upgrade to the deluxe dining plan by paying the difference in cost per night.)
Participating Deluxe Resorts include:
Participating Deluxe Villas include:
You must book a minimum stay of 4 nights/maximum stay of 14 nights at a participating Disney-owned resort. You also need to purchase AT LEAST a 4-day Magic Your Way Disney World ticket with a Park Hopper AND/OR the Park Hopper Plus Option.
Since Disney World’s Free Dining offer generally can’t be combined with other discounts, it’s often difficult to determine how to save the MOST money: with a Disney World hotel room discount or with the free dining offer.
We break down and compare the costs and options for several Disney World discounts, including the Free Dining offer, in our fully updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2018 e-Book to help you save the most money possible.
With over 650 pages of great Disney World dining advice, full color photos, and details, this book is a great deal.
The agents at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches and best of all, money. They compare available discounts to find the best deal for you. This is why they are the preferred travel agent of the Disney Food Blog.
Book a new 2018 Walt Disney World® vacation valued at $3600 or more and get one FREE Mickey Themed insulated cooler filled with yummy treats and surprises delivered to your onsite Walt Disney World resort room. (Items may vary.)
This offer is good for check-ins August 2 through December 31, 2018. Offer must be booked with Small World Vacations April 24 through May 1, 2018. Restrictions apply. Substitutions may be necessary. Personalization not available.
Enter code DFBFD18 to qualify when you request a price quote from Small World Vacations*.
If you already booked your 2018 Walt Disney World vacation directly with Disney within the last 30 days and it’s valued at $3600 or more (without airfare and not yet paid in full) for an arrival between August 2 – December 31, 2018, it’s not too late to get the Mickey Themed Insulated Cooler with goodies! Transferred reservations qualify! Offer expires May 1, 2018. Restrictions apply. For details email Small World Vacations at guestrelations@ smallworldvacations.com and mention DFB code DFBFD18.
If you are ready to begin planning a trip, simply fill out Small World Vacations’ no obligation quote form! Small World Vacations is happy to share over 20 years of Disney expertise and firsthand experience with MyDisneyExperience, dining reservations and FastPass+ so you can sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy your vacation.
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More big news today regarding the Free Dining Offer that has been released for guests traveling to Disney World!
This batch of news is specific to Canadians who can book the 2018 Disney World Free Dining Offer now for arrival dates starting on August 2nd. (Arrival dates for U.S. Residents begin August 20th.)
So, for Canadian guests, eligible arrival dates to book Free Dining are as follows:
All other details as released this morning remain the same for Canadians (including that the offer must be booked by July 7th).
Since Disney World’s Free Dining offer generally can’t be combined with other discounts, it’s often difficult to determine how to save the MOST money: with a Disney World hotel room discount or with the free dining offer.
We break down and compare the costs and options for several Disney World discounts, including the Free Dining offer, in our fully updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2018 e-Book to help you save the most money possible.
With over 650 pages of great Disney World dining advice, full color photos, and details, this book is a great deal.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
