food IS a theme park
Disney World is getting back to “normal” again in many ways, and we’ve seen a bunch of restaurants reopen lately!
Disney Springs
Not only are plenty of popular restaurants reopening like ‘Ohana and Tusker House character dining, but there are also some new ones coming to Disney World! We’ve already seen a brand new gelato stand in EPCOT, and we have an opening date for the new creperie, but now one ice cream company will be opening up a NEW location in Disney World!
Who’s ready for more Chicken Guy!?
Chicken Guy!
One of our go-to choices for an affordable and delicious meal in Disney Springs is Chicken Guy!, the quick service restaurant headed by celebrity chef Guy Fieri. And for all you other Chicken Guy! fans out there, we have some good news.
Even more sweet treats will be heading to the Orlando area this year!
©Crumbl Cookies
There are plenty of awesome cookies to snag around Disney World, from the huge cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs to in-park faves like the Carrot Cake Cookie in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But if you’re like us, there’s always room for (more) dessert!
Earlier today, we told you about a brand-new ice cream spot coming to Disney’s BoardWalk!
BoardWalk Ice Cream
BoardWalk Ice Cream is replacing Ample Hills Creamery, after that company closed its BoardWalk location and filed for bankruptcy. We’ve been following the construction on the empty space for quite some time, and now, we know exactly what’s goin’ on! And if you’re itching to try the new eats here, we ALSO know what’ll be up for grabs. 😉
You scream, I scream, we all scream for…ICE CREAM! There are quite a few places in Disney World where you can get some delicious, cold, and refreshing treats including Beaches & Cream Soda Shop and L’Artisan des Glaces.
Time for a Little Trip to Disney’s BoardWalk!
Previously, ice cream fans could also head to Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s BoardWalk. Ample Hills Creamery closed that location in 2020 after the company filed for bankruptcy. That space at the BoardWalk has since sat closed for quite some time. But now something NEW is coming!!
There’s a brand-new gelato cart coming to EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion!
Just another beautiful day in Disney!
Gelateria Toscana has officially opened, and we could NOT be more excited. We’ve been following the construction since the very beginning, and we’re finally trying the new spot out!
We’ve seen a LOT of new things coming to Orlando recently, specifically in the realm of food.
White Castle Orlando rendering ©White Castle
We’re gearing up for the opening of the world’s largest White Castle, along with the appearance of Portillo’s near the parks. On top of that, Gordon Ramsey announced that he will soon be opening a restaurant in Icon Park. Then today, we learned that a new bowling and restaurant chain is coming to the area, all the way from Chicago!
Another popular restaurant may be coming to Orlando!
©Raising Cane’s
Sure, we LOVE the food inside Disney World, but we keep ya posted on what’s going on outside of the parks, too! Recently, we’ve been keeping you updated on the construction of 3 restaurants coming to the Disney World area: Portillo’s, White Castle, and Cowboy Chicken. And now, a Louisiana-based chicken chain could be on the way, too.
It’s true, there is no shortage of great places to eat in Disney and the surrounding Orlando area. While not every place is a hit, you are bound to find some amazing meals on your trip.
Did we just get Mac’N’Cheese from a food truck??
One fun thing about the area is that you can try tastes from different parts of the country and the world, and you never know what your favorite thing is going to be.
New Disney World restaurants are a pretty big deal (as are new spots to get some sweet, sweet air conditioning in the Florida heat).
Rodeo Roundup BBQ ©Dsiney
One current Disney project is going to accomplish BOTH! Roundup Rodeo BBQ is bringing table service dining to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we’re pretty darn excited. Despite presumably being delayed, we’re still hoping to check out this spot soon and now we’ve got a RARE look at the construction progress!
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