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Is This Hotel Restaurant Permanently Closed in Disney World?

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Disney World is home to tons of different restaurants. Some of them we love, some of them we strongly dislike, and others…well some others we haven’t been able to experience in years.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic park closures, there have been some Disney World experiences that have yet to return, such as Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT and Voyage of the Little Mermaid (which is going to house a new show later this year). And there’s one of our favorites we’re really starting to get worried about, if we’re being honest. So Disney, are you ever bringing the Garden View Tea Room back?

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4 Hotel Perks Disney World Stopped Offering

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Disney World hotels have been going through a lot recently.

The Swan Resort

Tons of hotels are currently going through lots of construction, and while we’re excited for the transformations to be complete, some of them are hard to navigate right now. Not to mention that ever since the park closures in 2020, many Disney hotels haven’t returned fully to their former glory. Here are four hotel perks Disney World STILL isn’t offering.

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This Secret Lounge Is Only Open SOMETIMES in Disney World, and We’ve Got the TEA

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Although Disney World’s historic closure and reopening was over three years ago, there are still some things that haven’t yet returned.

Grand Floridian Resort

Now, don’t get us wrong — we were VERY happy to hear about the return of the Disney Dining Plan, as well as the end of park hopping restrictions in 2024. But we’ve been disappointed that some restaurants remain closed, including one we just found reopened today — well, sort of.

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These 6 Disney World Restaurants Are STILL Closed – Will They Reopen in 2024?

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We’ve seen a number of permanent closures this year in Disney World. but there are also some locations that were allegedly temporarily closed — and still haven’t reopened .

Grand Floridian Afternoon Tea

Some of these indefinite restaurant closures date back several years, and that leaves us wondering if these locations will ever re-open.

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When Will the Grand Floridian Tea Room Reopen in Disney World? Everything We Know

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If you’ve been missing your afternoon tea spot at Disney World you’re not alone.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is known for its amazing restaurants and incredible experiences, but we still have a few burning questions. What’s going on with the Garden View Lounge and The Garden View Tea Room experience? Will we see this restaurant reopen? Here’s what we know. [Read more…]

Every Disney World Restaurant Closure In 2023

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2023 appears to be something of a year of closures at Disney World. On January 22nd Splash Mountain ferried its last guests, and we said goodbye to Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment, which ended on April 2nd. 

Restaurant Marrakesh

Not all of the closures are permanent, though. There are a fair amount of refurbishments happening across the resort as well. However, all of these changes aren’t limited to just attractions and shows.

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The Secret Spot To Get Afternoon Tea in Disney World

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There are all kinds of dining options at Disney World, from fancy table service restaurants to quick snacks. But there’s one specific experience that you CAN’T have right now!

Tea time at the Grand Flo!

Afternoon Tea used to be a staple at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, where guests would visit the Garden View Tea Room to indulge in different flavors of tea, savory snacks, and miniature desserts. But the tea room has been closed for a couple of YEARS now, so where can you go for an Afternoon Tea experience in Disney World? Never fear — another spot is opening soon that will host a very similar event. [Read more…]

Everything That Will Be CLOSED in Disney World in 2023

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Lots of changes are happening in Disney World in 2023. And we want to make sure you are really prepared to conquer the parks on your trip!

Cinderella Castle

There are some big opening dates coming up, like the official opening of the Moana-themed Journey of Water and the completion of the EPCOT transformation. But unfortunately, there will also be some closures. Some of these closures are permanent, some of left over from the COVID-19 park closures, and others are refurbishments. Let’s take a look at the closure FULL list for 2023.

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Everything That Will Be CLOSED in Disney World in 2022

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Disney World sometimes closes rides, attractions, and restaurants for changes and scheduled maintenance.

Walt Disney World Railroad

We keep track of the refurbishments schedule and let you know every week what’s going to be closed in the parks and hotels. But now that a new year isn’t too far away (first of all, how did that happen so fast??) we’re taking a look at everything that’s going to be closed in Disney World in 2022. Some of these closures are on the calendar already, and others have just been announced as happening sometime in the year. And some spots on the list have not reopened yet from the Resort’s temporary 2020 closure. It’s a LONG list, so buckle up!

Looking for everything that will be closed in Disney World in 2023? Click HERE!

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Disney Recipe: Classic Scones from Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian

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When it comes to serving up snacks for tea time, you can’t beat a classic scone!

Tea Time!

The scones are one of the highlights of Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. If you can’t get to the Grand Floridian for tea time, now you can make these classic scones at home!

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