food IS a theme park
Read all about Cinderella’s Royal Table at our Cinderella’s Royal Table Restaurant and Menu Guide.
There are dozens of Disney World restaurants within the parks, Disney Springs, and the Walt Disney World resorts — where do you even begin when making 2023 dining plans?
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Well, you start right here with us at DFB, of course! We’ve eaten our way through Disney World, shared all kinds of reviews with you, and have a grasp on the new, improved, underrated, and changing Disney dining spots. So, now we’re sharing our list of the 23 restaurants you should have on your radar for 2023!
There are several things we’re DREADING about Disney World in 2023, like surge pricing, larger crowds, and several major ride closures. But there are also many ways in which Disney World is going to be BETTER than ever in 2023.
Main Street U.S.A.
New rides are going to open, some existing rides and shows will change, LOTS of new restaurants are coming, and there’s still more to look forward to. Here’s a complete list of how Disney World is getting better in 2023! [Read more…]
If you’ve been to Disney World recently, you might have noticed that some advance dining reservations are nearly impossible to get.
Cinderlla’s Royal Table
One of those hard-to-get reservations is for Cinderella’s Royal Table because — let’s face it — is there anything more magical than eating INSIDE Cinderella Castle? We think not! But if you’ve been struggling to make a reservation there, we’re going to help you out with our best tips and tricks.
Pull up a chair folks, this has been a BIG week for Disney!
Magic Kingdom
With the holidays approaching there are some important fireworks changes taking place. Plus, buffets are returning to one restaurant, princesses are returning to another, and we’ve got a massive update about the Walt Disney World Railroad. Join us now as we recap the BIGGEST news from this past week!
Disney World has slowly returned to normal operations since reopening after the park closures.
Cinderella Castle
But, not every experience returned at once, and not everything has returned just yet, either. As of now, one of the only character meals that features Disney Princesses is at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT. That’s all changing soon, because characters are returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom!
If you’re a Disney World newbie, there might be one BIG thing that surprises you about visiting Magic Kingdom…
Magic Kingdom
…there’s hardly any alcohol there! While the other three Disney World parks sell bottled beer at carts and mixed drinks at snack stands, you won’t see the same in Magic Kingdom. But there are a few places you can imbibe in the OG WDW park, you’ll just need to know where to look!
Well, November was QUITE a month, wasn’t it?
NEW food!!!
The holidays arrived in Disney World, bringing a ton of new holiday snacks to the resort. We attended the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (and ate all THOSE treats) since 2019. The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays also got off to a big start (and again, we ate ALL the food). Some changes happened at Disney World restaurants, too, so let’s take a look at those updates!
Well, it has been an eventful week in Disney news, that’s for sure, but let’s talk about FOOD.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
After all, that’s what we’re here for. So while we’re eating our way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, as well as trying out all the OTHER holiday snacks in Disney World, we’re also looking at Disney World restaurant menus to see what’s changed. So let’s look at this week’s updates.
You’ve purchased your tickets, made your park pass reservations, booked your hotel stay, and now there’s one very important thing left to do…
Cinderella Castle
…decide where you’re going to EAT! Deciding where to chow down in Disney World is no easy feat — and it can be even more confusing if it’s your very first time. Luckily, we’re experts when it comes to Disney dining, so let’s check out the BEST Disney World restaurants for first-timers in 2023!
Updated April 25, 2024
Disney World breakfast is MORE than just your standard plate of bacon and eggs. So let’s start your day off on the right foot with some of the BEST Disney World breakfasts on property!
Welcome to Disney World!
If you’re one of those Disney vacation folks who think breakfast is the most IMPORTANT meal of the day, then you’ve come to the right place. But stick around even if you’re not big on the breakfast scene because we’re gonna be looking at not just some of our FAVORITE places to dine for the A.M. at Disney World, but also some of the most convenient AND unique offerings (that may change how you look at breakfast foods entirely).
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