food IS a theme park
When Disneyland reopened, some of its restaurants did not. However, that’s all about to change! FOUR restaurants at Disneyland Resort will be reopening soon!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Alfresco Tasting Terrace reopens on May 20th (exclusively to Legacy Passholders and their guests), Blue Bayou reopens on May 27th, Napa Rose reopens for dinner on May 28th, and Storytellers Cafe reopens for breakfast and dinner on May 28th.
Planning a Disney World trip can be tricky!
Main Street, U.S.A.
After you figure out your hotel and Park Pass reservations, you’ll want to make dining reservations for the sit-down meals you’re hoping for. And you don’t need us to tell ya that can feel impossible sometimes! We’ve given you plenty of tips to help you snag those hard-to-get Advance Dining Reservations, but sometimes, they fill up before you can grab a spot. Luckily, we’ve got a pretty cool trick for you to try!
Disneyland may be OPEN again, but some spots still remain closed!
Disneyland
We’ve been enjoying all sorts of eats inside the parks, but many restaurants are still shuttered. However, we’ve gotten BIG news recently about some restaurants that are reopening soon — and now, we’ve got an update about WHEN you can book your reservations.
It’s been almost a year since Disney World reopened!
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Since it reopened to guests in July of 2020, several hotels and restaurants have reopened including fan-favorites Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom and Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Recently, Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort got a reopening date, and it is SOON!
A CLASSIC Disney World experience is COMING BACK — Chef Mickey’s will be serving DINNER again starting May 16th!
Chef Mickey’s
This staple at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a favorite for SO many families! Chef Mickey’s has been serving up character breakfast for a few months now and was open for breakfast without characters for months beforehand. But if dinner is more your speed AND you want to experience the NEW dinner menu, you can make your Chef Mickeys reservations NOW!
Disneyland is reopening SOON, and boy have we been busy getting ready!
Disneyland
We’ve already walked you through how to book your tickets, make your Park Pass reservations, reserve a hotel room, and book dining. Phew! But you’ll notice that our experiences all had one thing in common…and it’s a HUGE tip if you’re trying to snag your spot in Disneyland ASAP.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, there are several different types of reservations that you’ll need to make!
Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom
You’ll need to make reservations for your hotel and your dining, as well as Disney Park Pass reservations for each day that you plan to visit the parks. Plus, you’ll want to book experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot in advance. Your vacation relies heavily on these reservations, but it’s still completely possible to have a great time without them. Either way, there’s no need to stress, because today we’re sharing our top tips for how to snag those hard-to-get reservations!
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are set to reopen in just a few days!
We Can’t Wait to Step Into Disneyland Park Again!
We’ve already gotten quite a lot of details about what rides and restaurants will reopen with the parks and who will be allowed to visit the parks (only California residents for now), and we’ve even shared a look at some BIG menu changes coming to some Disneyland spots. But, now we’re another step closer to the reopening — Disneyland dining reservations are now available!!
Walt Disney World is known for its magical sweet treats, from Dole Whip to cupcakes to Mickey Premium Bars.
Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar at Disney World
Fortunately, you don’t have to try too hard to find most of those iconic eats! Even location-specific sweets like the caramel corn from Karamell-Küche at EPCOT or that fluffy cinnamon roll from Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom just require a little wait in line or a few clicks on Mobile Order.
Here at DFB, we know a thing or two about Disney restaurants.
Disney World
But Disney World restaurants have certainly changed over the years! You might be surprised by JUST how much some have changed! We’re taking a look at the weird and wonderful Disney restaurants of the past. Do you remember these surprising things from back in the day?
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