food IS a theme park
Get ready — something has CHANGED at a fan-favorite Disney Springs restaurant.
Disney Springs
We’ve already shared the news about some Mother’s Day festivities coming to Disney Springs, as well as menu changes that have hit this area (and other spots in Disney World). But now we’ve got something NEW to share.
Considering it’s the Most Magical Place on Earth, there may not be a BETTER place to celebrate your birthday than Disney World!
Disney World is still celebrating its 50th birthday!
No matter what you do, where you go, and what you eat, you’re basically guaranteed an AMAZING birthday for the record books — especially if you eat at certain restaurants!
At this point, it’s widely known that Disney World restaurants are as magical as the rides and attractions in the parks! After all, we’re called Disney FOOD Blog, not Disney RIDE Blog!
Be Our Guest
Some of the most iconic spots in Disney World restaurants can feel as familiar and magical as Main Street, U.S.A., but even the most popular restaurants have cool spots that not many people know about!
Who wants to enjoy an icy cocktail on a patio while watching a Florida sunset? We got you covered!
Shine Bar Social with new Outdoor Patio Walls
Indoor dining is still happening in and around Florida theme parks. That said, given the current global health crisis, many Disney guests prefer to sit outdoors. Other guests just want to enjoy their meals outside in the warm weather. To help out our outdoor eaters, we put together an ultimate guide to ALL outdoor dining at Walt Disney World! Download the free printable below!
For many, Walt Disney World dining is a central part of the vacation experience, and you know we’re right there with you! And over many, many (did we mention many?) table service meals, we’ve scoped out some of the finest real estate in Disney World restaurants. These are seats that give you a little somethin’ somethin’ — like a view of something spectacular or proximity to the little details. Fireworks view, anyone?Â
View of Fireworks from the Contemporary
The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021Â is packed full of tips — like over 700 pages worth! And we’ve got a list of Recommended Table Requests you might want to consider on future visits.
We have a fun rumor to share!
We’ve heard through the grapevine that the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is opening ‘The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge’ soon — possibly even this week!
The new lounge will be located on the existing patio at the Hollywood Brown Derby, but seating will be on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are required!
This sounds a lot like the great additions of Tutto Gusto and Cava del Tequila in Epcot as well as the Lava Lounge in Downtown Disney.
Patio at Brown Derby
A no-reservation option that still offers some great eats and good drinks!? I’m in.
Speaking of eats, the menu items at the Lounge are coming from the restaurant’s appetizer menu. You’ll be able to choose from Artisinal Cheeses, Brown Derby Sliders, Duck Confit Tacos, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Charcuterie Board for two, and Brown Derby Shrimp Cocktail.
Andouille-Crusted Prawn Over Black Diamond Cheddar Grits, Wilted Greens, and Ancho Oil
While enjoying some great food you’ll also be able to sip on [Read more…]
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of the renovated Tutto Italia, along with the addition of the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar at the Italy pavilion in Epcot!
This week, we shared Tutto Italia menus and exterior photos when the restaurant’s new entrance and patio were unveiled!
Now, we get to bring you inside! First up — the Ribbon Cutting at the Grand Opening of Tutto Gusto and Tutto Italia!
Ribbon Cutting
Mickey and Minnie showed up in their Italian costumes and celebrated along with Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group; Joachim Splichal, Chef and founder of Patina; and Erin Youngs, VP of Epcot.
Chef Splichal and Nick Valenti with Epcot VP Erin Youngs
Next, we went into Tutto Gusto — welcoming the cool atmosphere and air conditioning!
As promised, Tutto Gusto — Italy’s new Wine Cellar — is themed like a wine cave inside. Large and small tables are set up around a long bar, and a wall of gorgeous wines punctuate the darkened room.
Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar
Gusto Bar
Gusto Bar
Gusto Tap
Mouth-watering meats, cheeses, and other antipasto ingredients are displayed in [Read more…]
I have a love/hate relationship with Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room, and I’m currently in love. Blissful, British-y love.
Atmosphere
This tidy little pub and dining room set on prime World Showcase Lagoon real estate really does approximate a pub you’d find in the UK today. Although I’m not sure they have pub quizzes…which they should have. Does anyone know if the Rose and Crown has pub quizzes?
View from Pub into Dining Room
The site is split between the pub, which sits on the street-side of the building, and the dining room, which sits on the lagoon side of the building. The two have separate entrances; to head into the pub, use one of the front doors on the street-side of the building. To check-in for a [Read more…]
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