food IS a theme park
There’s just something special about walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with a cup of Starbucks in hand.
Starbucks
Is it us, or does coffee taste better in front of Cinderella Castle? Whether you’re rope-dropping that seasonal latte or grabbing a mid-day coffee pick-me-up, there’s one thing you have to know about getting your Starbucks in Disney World.
We’ve eaten at every restaurant, fast food spot, and snack cart in EPCOT, and we know just where to find the BEST places to eat. But that means we’ve also discovered some of the worst ones, too.
EPCOT
If you’re planning an upcoming Disney World trip, don’t forget to avoid these EPCOT restaurants!
If you can survive a week in Disney World without caffeine, you deserve a trophy, a medal, and a street named after you.
Starbucks
But seriously, making it through multiple days at The Most Magical Place on Earth without a little pick-me-up would be incredibly challenging, and that’s why there are PLENTY of coffee options around the parks. Each Disney World park has multiple restaurants serving coffee, and it feels like you can’t sneeze without hitting a Joffrey’s coffee kiosk. But today, we’re here to talk about the Starbucks spots…and the problem with them!
SOUND THE ALARMS — a beloved EPCOT snack is BACK!
EPCOT
For those who might not remember the good old days, cronuts used to be a BIG thing in EPCOT. These special pastries are a mixture between croissants and donuts (often covered in cinnamon sugar) and they are a masterpiece in sweet goodness. They had disappeared from EPCOT, but now it looks like nature is HEALING.
Everything is always changing in Disney World.
Ariel Milkshake
Right now, some things are changing on World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT (and some Disney fans might not be happy about it). Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of construction for new Disney Vacation Club villas. New restaurants are on the way, as are new attractions. But restaurant menu changes are also happening regularly at Disney World restaurants.
If you thought we were done eating our way around the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, think again!
2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
We’ve made our way around the food booths with tasty items, checked out the merchandise, and figured out which concerts we just can’t miss. You can check out every single food booth review right here — but for now, we’ve got another festival treat to eat!
Did you know that there are some Food & Wine Festival snacks and treats that AREN’T at the marketplace food booths?
Connections Eatery
Some permanent dining locations in EPCOT get special menu items just for the festival. Come with us to the Connections Café and Eatery to check out a NEW dessert and cocktail.
Disney World has had a lot of restaurants open in the past year and a half.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ
Some are located in the Disney parks, some are over in Disney Springs, and others are spread around the various Disney World hotels. You may have lots of your friends or family recommending some of these newest restaurants to you for your next vacation, but which ones are actually worth your time and money? We’re ranking every single new restaurant that’s opened in Disney World from 2022 to now to help you decide.
If you’ve been a follower of DFB for a while, then you know that we’re all about the Disney snacks!
Spaceship Earth
We’ve got a list of tried-and-true favorites, but we’re also constantly on the lookout for new treats to try in the parks and resorts. EPCOT tends to be a treasure trove of snacks with many goodies from around the World Showcase, and recently, Disney added another item to the menu.
Just when we thought we had tried allllllll the snacks in the parks and hotels, Disney World goes and brings us something new!
EPCOT
EPCOT is home to countless eateries and some of our favorite snack spots. Looking for something sweet? No problem. Want something savory? You can do that, too. How about a boozy beverage to imbibe in? Check. And, one of the newest places to grab a bite is serving up a new snack soon!
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