food IS a theme park
We always keep a close eye on food at Disney World — that’s our job! That’s why we’ve been busy eating our way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, nomming on cookies, snacking on amazing dishes, and getting our drink on.
Seared Scallops with Parsnip Silk
But we haven’t forgotten all the other great dining spots at Disney World. We’re still tracking menu updates and changes as we find them!
Ever since Disney World re-opened, we’ve been daydreaming about the day that we’d be able to get ‘Ohana’s Bread Pudding once again.
‘Ohana Bread Pudding with Sauce
You guys already know how we feel about all that pineapple bread, ice cream, and banana caramel sauce (we’re about to go into a food coma just thinking about it). While the Bread Pudding was originally exclusive to ‘Ohana, we’ve seen it pop up at the Tambu Lounge and even as an option in the $60 room-service Twilight Feast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in the past.
But, this epic Bread Pudding has NOT yet shown up ANYWHERE Disney World reopened…UNTIL TODAY. We have INCREDIBLE news for our fellow Bread Pudding devotees!
While all of Disney World’s reopened restaurants now feature similar health and safety measures, such as distanced tables, QR code menus, and increased sanitization, a few dining locations have really stood out to us as examples of the BEST of Disney World dining post-closures. Some may offer outdoor dining, while others may be rare character interaction opportunities, but in our minds, a few deserve a shout out.
Wine Bar George Bar Seating
If you have a trip to Disney World coming up and you’re looking for some table service ideas, we have ten restaurants that we think you should consider! Depending on your travel party’s preferences or level of comfort, each of these locations has at least one great thing going for them in a reopened World!
It’s fall, and that means it’s pumpkin season! We’ve already tried our share of pumpkin-y goodness at Disney World, but the pumpkin goodies in Disney World seems to never end!!
Kona Cafe
So far, we’ve had Caramel Pumpkin Cupcakes, Pumpkin cheesecake Brownies, Pumpkin Spice Churros, and more! But now we’re excited about a returning pumpkin favorite: pumpkin pancakes!
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the news for you this week. Today we have the details on the latest in the Disney World theme parks and MORE!
BALLOONS!
See all of our coverage on Disney park reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!
Magic Kingdom
And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!
Whether you’re snagging a Dole Whip or treating yourself to as many Mickey treats as your heart desires, Mobile Order is the real MVP when it comes to getting yourself a quick snack in the parks.
Kona Cafe
Recently, Disney has decided to extend Mobile Order to select table-service restaurants in the parks and resorts. Until today, Sanaa was the only place you can get food to-go from a table-service location. But, it looks like you’ll be able to enjoy more of your favorite table-service eats and treats without having to stop and dine at the restaurants!
Just a few weeks ago, we shared with you that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will not be reopening until the summer of 2021 to finish some refurbishment work, including a Moana-inspired look for the Resort’s guest rooms.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The refurbishment work is set to begin in October, and now we’ve got a few updates on how that construction could impact your stay at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows or simply a trip to dine at the resort.
A new feature suddenly (or, since this is Disney we’re talking about, perhaps we should say magically) appeared on the My Disney Experience app for Walt Disney World guests recently: Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist!
Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
This feature allows guests to find out with a tap on their phone which Table Service restaurants have available seating for walk-up guests. (You can see how it works here.) And the list of restaurants in Walt Disney World that offer this new feature just keeps growing… and growing! [Read more…]
Whether you’re looking to drink a delicious Lapu Lapu or enjoy some chicken nugget sushi (YES! This is a REAL thing!), Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has some seriously delicious options.
Kids’ Sushi
Well, now, you may be able to experience Kona Cafe and another Disney resort restaurant with a little less advance planning thanks to a special option on the My Disney Experience App.
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