food IS a theme park
There’s a deserted restaurant in the middle of Magic Kingdom, and we’re starting to get worried!
Magic Kingdom
There can’t be better real estate for a restaurant than right smack-dab in the middle of Magic Kingdom, so WHY hasn’t Disney reopened this quick service spot yet? Right now, it’s just taking up a whole lot of space. Let’s take a look at what the restaurant is, what it’s been, and what we think it SHOULD be! [Read more…]
Mobile Order — it’s a blessing and a curse.
Mobile Order Sign
Being able to order food from anywhere in Disney World and being able to grab it later makes mealtimes quick and easy. You could order your lunch while waiting in line for one ride, and grab it while on your way to another! However, there are a few reasons why ordering via mobile order is not ideal in many scenarios.
What do Mickey Bars, Dole Whips, and Cheeseburger Spring Rolls have in common?
Columbia Harbour House
They are all pretty iconic Magic Kingdom snacks. Whether you’re looking for a sit-down meal or would prefer to eat on the go, there are lots of food options in Disney World’s most popular park to choose from. Columbia Harbour House, a quick service location in Liberty Square, typically is a great spot when you’re trying to please a variety of tastes. How did that reputation hold up on a recent midday trip? Let’s find out.
Getting a good meal in is a very important part of a successful Disney World day!
Mickey Pretzel!
You gotta make sure you have enough energy to ride all of the rides and hug all of the characters you want to see! That’s why we bring you all of the latest Disney food reviews so you know where the best bites in the parks are!
We’re just going to say it straight: There’s not a ton of awesome options for dining in the Magic Kingdom.
Frontierland Entrance
Compared to other parks (and EPCOT especially), the options for delicious food in this park are a little more limited. But there are definitely still a couple of fan-favorite spots around, and we’re heading to one of them today to try out a few dishes. Yee-haw! We’ll meet you over in Frontierland!
Remember that time we ate about a million new treats on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary?
Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor!
We ate some truly delicious snacks on October 1st, but there were plenty that didn’t make our favorites list as well. In case you don’t have time to go through all our reviews and photos from that glorious day, we ranked ALL the 50th Anniversary treats, drinks, and snacks we tried in the Magic Kingdom.
Disney World frequently closes down parts of rides, attractions, and other areas for small refurbishments or updates.
Construction walls in Frontierland
We’ve seen some major refurbishments at attractions like the Hall of Presidents or the Main Street Confectionery (which is reopening soon!). Recently, one of our favorite places to grab a snack in Magic Kingdom was closed for quite a while, but now we’ve got an exciting update!
It’s been a busy day in Magic Kingdom, and we’re stopping for a quick bite!
Cinderella Castle
While far from authentic Italian, Pinocchio Village Haus is a great place to eat if you’re in the mood for a carb overload. From pizza to pasta to bread, they’ve got it ALL. And now, we’re here to try a returning menu item.
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ye ready to grab some food with yer fellow Pirates at Tortuga Tavern?!
If you AAAARRRRRR, you should know that Tortuga Tavern falls under the “open seasonally” category of Quick Service restaurants, so you’ll only catch it during the busiest times of year such as the holidays, spring break, and peak weeks in the summer.
With summer upon us, and especially busy weeks such as the 4th of July holiday week soon approaching, you may have more of a chance to catch it open in the coming months. We thought we’d take a look now in case you should find it open during your vacation, so you can decide if this is a place your inner Pirate needs to visit.
Tortuga Tavern Sign
Tortuga Tavern
Please join us for some Grub and Grog in this ever-elusive spot…
Grub & Grog here!
… if ye be brave enough to enter under the Jolly Roger, that is!
Jolly Roger Flags
Tortuga Tavern sits directly across from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Adventureland. The thing about the Tavern is that, since it is only open occasionally, there isn’t much in the way of detailing.
Juuuuuust kidding. Thar’ be plenty of treasure here, mateys! (Okay, I’m almost out of Pirate-speak, I promise… almost. 😉 )
Proprietor, A. Smith, welcomes you to this Pirate hangout!
A. Smith, Proprietor
And he offers plenty of fine dinnerware for the crew.
Platters and bottles
Mugs for Grog
Though Blackbeard makes his presence known above the Toppings Bar…
Blackbeard guarding the Toppings Bar Treasure
… Captain Jack Sparrow’s “Black Pearl” has the largest Crew in the Roster, even over Blackbeard’s “Queen Anne’s Revenge.”
Window looking towards the courtyard
Closeup of Crew Rosters
Although, Captain Jack’s Roster also includes [Read more…]
Over the course of this next year, we’ll have to look at several Magic Kingdom establishments that are soon to be no longer. Princesses, beasts, and faeries are taking over Fantasyland, so there just won’t be room for seagulls anymore!
Scuttle’s Landing has long served as a waiting area for moms and dads while daughters waded into Ariel’s Grotto or sons flew with Dumbo, a dance party location during Magic Kingdom parties, THE place to get your frozen coke, and where everyone [Read more…]
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