food IS a theme park
You can get almost any kind of food at Disney World, from corn dog nuggets you can eat on the go, to a pricey filet in the swankiest of settings.
Filet Mignon at Topolino’s Terrace
So while we tend to run around the parks during the day in casual, comfy clothes, what do you wear out to dinner in Disney World’s fine dining restaurants? And is there a dress code in restaurants like Jiko?
Most signature dining experiences in Disney World are known for high prices and high quality; is that a tradeoff you’re willing to make? And while you’re at it, ponder this: are you willing to leave the Disney parks for a meal at a Disney hotel? It’s a tough call! There are TONS of great eats in all four parks, but does the experience compare to a quiet sit-down dinner at a hotel’s signature restaurant?
Talk about DRAMA!
We’re considering all these questions and more as we head over to the newly reopened restaurant, Jiko — The Cooking Place, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House.
January was busier than expected in Disney World, and February is going to FILLED with new and exciting things!
Spaceship Earth
We’re going to be able to catch a new cavalcade, a new stage show, returning restaurants, and lots more, so let’s get into it!
We recently learned about a few BIG restaurant reopening dates around Disney World! We’ve been waiting to hear about several resort hotel restaurants to return following Disney World’s temporary closure back in 2020, and we finally know about a few of them!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
One of the returning restaurants we’re most excited about is Jiko — The Cooking Place! This signature restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will reopen on February 17th.
Disney World has so much to offer when it comes to dining — everything from incredible snacks to Table Service meals, all the way up to the good stuff — Signature Dining. But eating the best of the best comes with a steep price tag — both out of pocket AND on the Disney Dining Plan. On the Dining Plan, these choice restaurants will cost ya TWO table service credits!
Cinderella Castle
If you’re going to be dishing out two of your credits on a meal, you want to make sure you are getting the ultimate value for using them! That’s where we can help! We’ve gathered together some repeat favorites as well as a crop of new additions to our list of BEST two credit restaurants at Disney World.
A brand new limited-time prix fixe dining experience is coming to Jiko — The Cooking Place in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Inspired by The Lion King, this new offering will become available for a limited time starting June 30, 2019.
Jiko Sign
The three-course menu is “crafted as a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration of Simba’s story.” Live musicians will further set the scene with African melodies and performances of The Lion King soundtrack. [Read more…]
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!
It’s time for another festival to start! Check out all the details on the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts, which started January 18 and runs through February 25, including FULL menus and lots of food photos! Be sure to check out our Best of the Fest!
Disneyland’s Lunar New Year is in full swing! Check out ALL the food photos from every booth here!
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Mickey Birthday Souvenir Sipper
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!
Spaceship Earth Krispy Treat
Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays started is ON, and we have ALL the menus! Start planning what you’re going to eat before you go! And check out our BEST of the Fest here!
Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays is in full swing and we have all the menus! Check them out before you go! And, check out our Best of the Fest too!
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Happy weekend! We hope you’re having a wonderful and relaxing spring weekend (and that it’s finally WARM where you live). Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and check out the latest in Disney food news!
Pastry assortment at the Bon Voyage Breakfast
The 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival with its Outdoor Kitchens is in full bloom through May, and we have all the menus and food photos for you!
Last month we did our FULL REVIEW of the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival and we have the full booth menus and all the food photos.
Don’t forget, the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts in August this year! Whew!!
And if that’s not enough food news, we also have news on the updated menus for the 2017 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic!
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.
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This week we launched the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2017 Second Edition! To celebrate this milestone — the first time we’ve shared a second edition — and to say thank you to all of our loyal DFB readers – you can order the Second Edition for 20% OFF your purchase with code SAVE2017!
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you’re lucky enough to be spending a love-filled day at Walt Disney World, there are a few special dining options available!
True Love Week starts in Disney Parks tomorrow!
Artist Point, the Signature Dining restaurant at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, will feature a Sweetheart Dinner Menu on February 14. The dinner includes five courses and is $75 per person. Diners can add a wine pairing for $25. Reservations for the Sweetheart Dinner can be made online or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
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