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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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11 Disney World Attractions Finally REOPENED Today — Typhoon Lagoon Is BACK, Baby!

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The day has finally arrived!

Typhoon Lagoon has reopened!

Although one Disney World water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed, another has reopened. Yes! Typhoon Lagoon has officially reopened in Disney World, and we’re going to take you inside with us to see what things are like inside the water park now. So grab your swim gear, and let’s go!

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An EPCOT Restaurant Is Secretly Open…And YOU Can Take Advantage Of It!

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Here at Disney Food Blog, we like to keep it real. We give credit where credit is due. Yes, we have a team full of former Cast Members, Disney park EXPERTS, and Annual Passholders. But even those of us who go to Disney World *literally* every single day still find new and exciting things that we HAVE to share. Today, we owe our excitement to a DFB reader!

EPCOT

We love to share any kind of lunch secrets, dining hacks, and reservation changes that we come across. We’ve told you how to avoid a major food fiasco and how to join a walk-up waitlist, but today, we’re telling you something even better. Buckle up.

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NEWS: EXCLUSIVE Disney World After Hours Events RETURNING (And Tickets Are Under $100!)

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When it feels like it’s 100° outside, the sun is beating down on your skin, and you’ve just walked nearly 10,000 steps in Disney World, you could probably use a little time to cool off. Luckily, we’ve got just the thing you need — and the best part is that you don’t need to wake up early, buy Genie+, or even put on sunscreen! Say WHAT?! Yep, Disney has a special event with FREE foods and drinks, music, characters, and shortened wait times.

Typhoon Lagoon

So, what is this magical event? Over at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, there’s a special event RETURNING to Disney World that is perfect for those of us who want to ESCAPE the scorching rays of the relentless sun.

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NEWS: A Billion-Dollar Resort Near Disney World Hints at HUGE Expansion

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Sure, we love Orlando, but there’s one thing missing. The BEACH. This is Florida, after all — we love a little sun, sand, and saltwater. There’s a reason Disney’s Beach Club Resort is so popular (it’s got all three!). Well, there’s a BRAND-NEW resort in Orlando, and it’s just a short ride away from Disney World! But wanna hear one of our favorite parts?

Evermore Resort

This new vacation destination, Evermore Resort, has a 16-million-gallon pool, or “lagoon,” surrounded by 20 acres of beaches. A BEACH in Orlando? Say WHAT?! The Evermore Orlando Resort is a billion-dollar project, and it’s got a TON of unique features. This resort is brand-new, but it’s already considering an EXPANSION.

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What Is “Sleep Tourism,” and Should Disney Hotels Join the Trend?

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There are over 25 Disney World hotels to choose from when you visit the parks for your vacation.

Riviera Resort

These hotels are split into three categories based on price and the amenities they offer — Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. While staying on property isn’t required to have a wonderful vacation in Disney World, many guests find staying on property to be easier, more efficient, and a great way to stay immersed in the magic. Just like the rest of the resort, Disney is always trying to make sure their hotels are up-to-date, which is why we’re wondering if they’ll start implementing this new trend. 

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I Was a Disney World Cast Member, and I’m Letting You In on a Lunch SECRET

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Hi. Former Disney World Cast Member here. The life of a Disney Cast Member is pretty unique — your day consists of waving bubble wands around, talking to a mouse, and pressing buttons to make elephants spin around in the sky. But Cast Members clock in and clock out just like the rest of the world, which means they covet that precious lunch break just like us.

We told you this is a MAGICAL place!

So, remember how we said the job has some unique aspects? Well, when you’re a Magic Kingdom Cast Member, guess what you can get for lunch? Magic Kingdom food! But you’ve probably never seen a Haunted Mansion Cast Member in line at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, right?

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A Big Fireworks CHANGE Just Started in Magic Kingdom!

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Hi there, Spring! It’s good to see you!

We LOVE Happily Ever After!

One of the things that comes with Spring is change, specifically Daylight Savings Time. You know, that whole spring-forward or fall-back time change that happens twice a year. We sprang forward early on the morning of March 10th this year! And with that time change came a fireworks change in Magic Kingdon. Let’s talk about it!

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DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Iger Hints at MAJOR Park Expansions, Disney World App Changes, NEW Encanto Show

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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Bob Iger hints at some major expansions in the Disney parks, the Disney World app just got a big overhaul, and a mysterious new Encanto experience is in the works.

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REVIEW: A New Annual Passholder-Exclusive Treat Is in EPCOT Now!

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Trust us. Even if you’re not a big coffee drinker, caffeine is a NECESSITY in Disney World. When you’re waking up early to get those Genie+ reservations, staying out late to watch the fireworks, and running around the parks all day, your energy is sure to be DRAINED by the end of your vacation.

Joffrey’s is POPULAR!

That’s why Disney has strategically placed both Starbucks AND Joffrey’s Coffee locations all around the parks and resorts. No matter where you go, there’s probably a place to grab some caffeine nearby. Now, that’s just smart marketing! Oh, and speaking of smart business decisions that also benefit US, let’s talk about the exclusive NEW Annual Passholder drink available now!

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