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🚨 NEW Restaurant Added to the Disney Dining Plan! 🚨

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The Disney Dining Plan has officially been back for a few months now and we’ve had a chance to relearn all the little quirks and idiosyncrasies of the prepaid meal service.

The full spread!

We’ve already seen dining plan price increases announced for 2025, and we’ve also brought you a look at just which EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival snacks are the best bang for your buck! But, if you’re truly looking to get the most out of the Disney Dining Plan on your next trip, you’re in luck — because a brand new restaurant has been added to the list!

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6 NEW Menu Items Announced in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Including FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS)

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Did you know that the Mona Lisa is HIDING in Disney World? Of course, Miss Lisa is on vacation, so you’ll find her rocking some sweet sunglasses in front of the HOLLYWOOD sign in her protrait. Celebrities — they’re just like us!

Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

This is just one of the MANY fun details you can find at a little restaurant tucked away in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s called Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, “Where Italy meets California in the heart of the Backlot!” so you KNOW the lore goes deep for this unassuming Disney World restaurant. Intrigued yet? Maybe these six NEW menu items will tempt you to book a reservation. That’s right. Disney just announced a BUNCH of new menu items are coming soon, so let’s take a look at what we can expect! 

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DFB Video: The Best Things I Ate in Disney World So Far in 2024

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We’ve already eaten a LOT of brand NEW Disney Food so far this year, and you’re in the right place if you want to figure out the best of the best so far in 2024!

YUM!

Got your notepad ready? Here we go!

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Sad Sauce News: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things in Disney Springs

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Disney fans, we’ve uncovered another saucegate sitch for you!

French Fries with Dipping Sauces

Disney Springs is home to some of our favorite restaurants and exclusive experiences you just can’t get anywhere else! A few months ago we noticed several sauces removed at a popular Disney Springs restaurant, so we should have figured it was only a matter of time until another saucy mystery needed to be uncovered. [Read more…]

This Is How We Avoid Unnecessary Fees in Disney World

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Prices are rising again in Disney World, as they do almost every year, for food, experiences, tickets, and more.

EPCOT

We also know that prices have already risen for 2025, so we’re planning accordingly. You’re already paying so much, that you don’t need to pay any unnecessary fees on your vacation, too. And yet, they still happen. So we narrowed down some unnecessary fees for you to avoid because we care. Here’s how you can avoid those unnecessary costs on your next Disney World vacation.

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Everything We Know About the NEW Pirates of the Caribbean Restaurant Coming to Disney World

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Ahoy there, crew! After a long day at sea, we’re ready to head ashore and procure a meal. Luckily, a new gathering spot is coming soon, so all you salty sea lovers and plunderin’ pirates will have a special gathering place right in Adventureland.

Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is arguably one of the most POPULAR Disney attractions out there! Even after all this time, we still can’t resist singing along when we hear, “Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me!” But did you know that a NEW pirate-themed location is coming to Magic Kingdom? Prepare to make sail! We’re going over EVERYTHING we know about the NEW Pirates of the Caribbean dining space.
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This Special Event Could Be the BEST Way To Experience 3 Disney World Restaurants AT ONCE!

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So many restaurants to try at Disney Springs and so little time.

Our last stop

Sure, we all have our favorite places to visit when spending some time at Disney Springs, but if you want a truly unique experience (like dinner with a celebrity chef), there are some special events you’ve got to take advantage of. Luckily, if you’re totally torn or want to try out a few restaurants all at once, we may have the perfect event for you (and it’s not too pricey)! [Read more…]

I Ate at the Most Expensive Restaurant in Disney World. Here Are 7 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently.

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There are a lot of expensive restaurants in Disney World, but only ONE of them is the most expensive of them all.

Victoria & Albert’s

That restaurant is Victoria & Albert’s, located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It has an AAA 5-diamond rating, has been recognized by the Michelin Guide, and is bucket list item for many Disney fans. We’ve had the opportunity to dine at this incredible spot before, and while it was amazing, there are a few things we wished we could have done differently.

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REVIEW: One of Our FAVORITE Treats in EPCOT Is BACK, BABY

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Whoever said you can’t have two best friends (or favorite Disney World treats) at the same time is lying to you.

An oldie… but still a goodie?

We’ve got an affinity for scoping out the best sweet treats in EPCOT which has led us to some stellar snack options and a few we really enjoy that change seasonally. However, on a recent trip to EPCOT, we were shocked to see an old friend return to the menu and instantly, the assignment was clear. [Read more…]

I Was a Disney World Cast Member. Here Are 5 Restaurants I’ll NEVER Go Back To

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No offense, Disney, but there are some places in Disney World we have to skip. After you work in Disney World six days a week for over six months, you start seeing Mickey Mouse in your dreams and hearing the Main Street, U.S.A. music in your head, even when it’s completely silent around you. Are we saying we felt a little haunted by the spirit of Sonny Eclipse? Maybe…

Hi there, MICKEY!

Yes, there are some things we REFUSE to do now that the Disney Food Blog team of former Disney World Cast Members is off the clock. Today we’re talking FOOD. After working in EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we have some opinions about Disney World dining. Here’s a list of all the places we DON’T plan to visit any time soon. 

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