the disney food blog

food IS a theme park

Read the Latest Posts

Looking for something?

STAY CONNECTED

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

Tag: Epcot Dining

Two More Restaurants are Confirmed to Open in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Next Week

By Leave a Comment

Walt Disney World’s EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is gearing up to reopen next week on July 15th.

Italy Pavilion in Epcot

EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion will reopen along with the rest of the World Showcase. While most pavilions are opening, not all restaurants and food kiosks will be available to guests. We’ve just confirmed two more Italian dining experiences to add to our list of available restaurants at EPCOT. Plus, the hours that all three Italian restaurants will be open for guests! [Read more…]

BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants are OPENING July 11th and 15th!

By 33 Comments

We spent the day dining in the reopened Disney World resorts, but that’s not the end of our excitement.

Hi Mickey!

With many restaurants reopened around the Disney World resort hotels, we’ve been patiently waiting to hear which familiar dining spots will be reopening with the parks on July 11th (for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom) and July 15th (for Epcot and Hollywood Studios).

Well, we’re in luck because Disney just dropped the FULL LIST of restaurants that will reopen with the theme parks next month! Let’s take a look!

[Read more…]

DFB Review: Why Garden Grill Is One of Our FAVORITE Character Breakfasts in Disney World

By 2 Comments

Greetings from Epcot!

Spaceship Earth

This park is an eating PARADISE! From Outdoor Kitchens at Epcot’s renowned festivals to fine dining at Epcot’s newest signature restaurant, Takumi-Tei, there is something to please any palette. And amidst all of this gourmet delicious-ness is a (somewhat) hidden character dining gem — Garden Grill!

Garden Grill Sign

We recently snagged an early reservation and headed in for a tasty breakfast with Chip, Dale, Mickey, and Pluto. Would it still stack up as one of our favorite character meals? Read on to find out!

[Read more…]

Review! Eats at The Epcot Experience Has Officially Debuted Their New Menu — and They’ve Got PIZZA!

By 3 Comments

We’re over in Epcot with an exciting food update, and it isn’t about the Epcot International Festival of the Arts!

Epcot’s Spaceship Earth

If you’ve been following along, you’ve seen the many changes and construction updates as part of Epcot’s exciting transformation.

[Read more…]

What’s New in Epcot — Regal Eagle Construction, Festival of the Arts Merchandise, and MUCH MORE!

By Leave a Comment

Hey there, DFB friends! Today we braved the colder weather to bring you all the latest news coming out of Epcot!

Spaceship Earth

We have a lot to update you on in terms of construction and merchandise, so let’s get started!

[Read more…]

REVIEW! We’re SOLD on the Lobster Chips and Hard Cider at Refreshment Port for the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts!

By Leave a Comment

Epcot’s 2020 Festival of the Arts is finally here to celebrate the culinary, visual, and performing arts!

Festival of the Arts Sign

And, at this year’s festival, there’s a lot to see, do, and taste (and we are SO excited)! Whether you’re a foodie at heart looking to taste your way around the World Showcase, or you’re a die-hard Broadway fan, there’s something for just about everyone to enjoy! Annnnd, we’re taking you with us LIVE to indulge in all the savory and sweet eats and drinks. [Read more…]

REVIEW! Lunch at Via Napoli Will Always Have a Pizza Our Hearts

By 8 Comments

Buongiorno from Italy friends! Today we’re heading back to one of our favorite restaurants in all of Epcot for lunch!

The Italy Pavilion

We’ve loved Via Napoli ever since it opened, thanks to its wood fire ovens, incredible pizza, and all the cheesy carby goodness that comes with an Italian meal. However, with so many delicious spots in Epcot and the surrounding resorts to choose from (looking at you, newly re-opened Beaches and Cream), we wouldn’t be very good at our jobs if we only ate here (though we wouldn’t be mad about it.).

So needless to say, anytime we can swing by Via Napoli, we do our happy pizza dance! Let’s get to it shall we?

[Read more…]

Here’s How You Can Be One of the First to Dine at Space 220 in Epcot…And Give Back at the Same Time!

By 4 Comments

There is SO much to look forward to in Disney World in 2020!

Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney

From the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railroad in Hollywood Studios, to the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Epcot, 2020 is set to be a BIG year at Disney World! One of the most exciting openings coming to the parks is a new space-themed restaurant in Epcot – Space 220! We’ve been eating up every detail coming out of this immersive restaurant, and counting down the days ’til it opens in the new year. And now, it looks like two lucky people will get to be among the first to dine at the new restaurant – all while giving back to a great cause!

[Read more…]

DFB REVIEW: We Had Dinner with Royalty at Akershus in Epcot!

By 2 Comments

Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all Lords and Ladies to join us at a royal meal in Epcot!

World Showcase Lagoon

Dining with the characters at Walt Disney World is a rite of passage! And if you’ve got a little princess (or prince!) with you, chances are they would LOVE to eat with their idols. And while Cinderella’s Royal Table is the most coveted character dining reservation in all the land (scratch that, the most coveted reservation in ALL OF DINING), it’s not the only place you can eat with royalty.

The Norway Pavilion

Located in Epcot‘s Norway Pavilion, Akershus is (somewhat) of a hidden gem when it comes to character dining. While reservations are certainly highly recommended, it’s much easier to snag one than Cinderella’s Royal Table. And while this castle is more modest, IT’S STILL A CASTLE. So grab your tiara, and let’s head to Norway!

[Read more…]

What’s New in Epcot — Frozen 2 Treats, New Holiday Merch, and SO MUCH Construction!

By 2 Comments

Greetings World Travelers and Future World Citizens!

Epcot Monorail

That’s right, we’ve got a round up of everything new we spotted in Epcot today. So read on to find out all of our food, construction, and merchandise updates in this edition of What’s New in Epcot!

[Read more…]

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EBOOKS

Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.

View our ebooks now

POLICIES & CREDITS

Staff & Regular Contributors
Disclosure Policy
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Partner With Disney Food Blog

Logo by J Kennedy

Disney Food Blog does not claim to represent the Walt Disney Company in any way and is not employed by or affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. For official Disney information, visit Disney directly.

Subscribe to our Feed via RSS
Subscribe to our Feed via email