food IS a theme park
We made it to February, y’all!
Butter Pecan Praline Sundae
Seriously, it felt like January would never end. Now we’re in the month where we get all kinds of new snacks at Disney World, including Celebrate Soulfully snacks and Valentine’s Day treats. We’ve even got the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival beginning on February 28th, so we think it’s going to be a great month. In the meantime, we’re keeping an eye out for Disney World restaurant menu changes, so let’s see what’s changed this week.
Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World, but that’s all part of Walt’s original vision for the parks.
Twixt Bundt Cake
This week alone, we saw the closing of a classic Disney attraction as it gets updated to reopen later this year. We got a clue that a popular character dining experience might soon return. We learned that beignets would soon be on the menu at Magic Kingdom. Disney World restaurants also saw some changes, so let’s take a look at how those menus were updated this week.
Is it just us or is January the longest month of the year? Okay, so we probably feel like that because so much has happened in Disney World this month.
Sweethearts Mix Popcorn from Main Street Confectionery
In food news, we’re still trying to figure out all the ins and outs of the Disney Dining Plan now that it’s returned. We’re also on the lookout for all the upcoming Valentine’s Day treats. Plus it’s only the second week of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. But Disney World restaurants are continuing to change, so let’s take a look at what those changes were for the past week.
Okay, we get it — we know that Disney World is always updating and changing restaurant menus.
BaseLine Tap House
Sometimes, that means we can discover our NEW favorite foods, but it also means some of our favorite foods disappear, presumably gone forever. Yes, we get sad about it, and now Disney has gone and done it again because ANOTHER fave snack of ours is gone (give us a minute — we need to shed a tear in its honor).
It’s an age-old argument: Disneyland vs. Disney World.
Pumpkin Spice Churro
Now, those who have been to both parks have arguments on why their favorite is the best. However, it’s hard NOT to be biased towards Disneyland just because it’s the CLASSIC and original park where Walt strolled down Main Street, U.S.A. Hey, his apartment is still there! But there’s something even MORE important that makes us choose Disneyland over Disney World, and that is THE FOOD. Yep, we said it. Disneyland food > Disney World food.
Well, it’s been A WEEK here in Disney World. WHEW!
Neapolitan Dessert Trio at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts
So a LOT happened, a lot of things changed (goodbye, park pass reservations, welcome back, Disney Dining Plan and all-day park hopping). As far as food goes, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts opened and we ate just about EVERYTHING. But we still had to keep an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, too, so let’s see how they have changed this week.
Happy New Year, DFB Readers! It’s a new year with new food and loads of changes coming to Disney World restaurants this year.
2024 Cupcake at Animal Kingdom
The biggest change, though, is probably the return of the Disney Dining Plan (and we’ll be testing it when it comes back on January 9th). But we’ve also got some new restaurants opening this year, including Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs and The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers on Disney’s Boardwalk. Right now, though, we’ve got some menu changes to tell you about at Disney World restaurants.
Well, it’s no secret that planning a trip to Disney World can be pretty expensive.
Intermission Food Court
Once you’ve booked your hotel, paid for your tickets, and booked your flight, you’re already out a pretty penny. And that’s not even including those pricey Genie+ fees! It’s also no secret that price increases happen a LOT on Disney World food, and if you’re planning on eating at your hotel food court, we’ve got some news about that, too.
Are you ready to say goodbye to your favorite Starbucks drinks in Disney World?
Starbucks in Animal Kingdom
Well, it comes with the territory because some of those faves are only seasonal, meaning you can only get them at certain times of the year. We’re mourning the loss of those beloved fall drinks, like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. We’re also saying goodbye to those holiday drinks we love. But it’s okay — because new drinks have taken their place.
It’s the last week of 2023, and we’re looking back over the week to see what’s changed.
The ganache on this thing is SO good
Yes, this is generally a slow time of year for Disney World, but this week alone, we already tried our first 2024 snack, spotted a Crumbl cookie dupe in EPCOT, and met Santa Duffy. We’ve seen some Disney World restaurant menus change this week, too, so let’s take a look at those.
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