food IS a theme park
As 2024 comes to an end, we can’t help but reflect on everything that happened in Disney World this year.
Mickey Pretzel
Okay, what we really can’t help reflecting on are all the delicious eats and drinks we tried in Disney World this year! We discovered new restaurants, and new snacks, and even said goodbye to some of our favorites. But, 2024 isn’t over quite yet which means we’ve got one final snack to try as we usher in the New Year!
So it’s been a bit of a quiet week — at least when it comes to food — in Disney World.
Ice cream in EPCOT
But that’s okay because we’ve been busy exploring Disney’s newest hotel expansion, Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. One of the BEST parts of exploring this new property, though, was getting a chance to eat at Wailulu Bar & Grill, the tower’s quick-service restaurant — let’s just say we were impressed (you can read the full review here). However, other Disney World restaurants had some changes this week, so let’s see what’s been updated.
Disney World has started decorating for the holidays, but many of the yummy fall treats are still available!
Animal Kingdom winter decorations
Soon, we’ll be eating peppermint and all things red and green, but we’re still enjoying the flavors of fall. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a cupcake appeared on October 16th, which is the perfect fall treat! Somehow, Disney managed to put every comforting fall flavor into one yummy snack.
We are obsessed with Disney food here at Disney Food Blog. We love it so much it is literally the name of our blog. So, when we see that new menu items have arrived at a Disney World restaurant, you know we HAVE to stop by and check them out!
Pizzafari
This time we are at Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try out not one, but TWO new items that just debuted on the menu. We have been a bit disappointed in some new arrivals recently, but we have also found some new favorites, so we are here to give these new items a chance!
Well, another week has passed in Disney World, and how is it already the middle of September?
Mexican Chocolate and Horchata Verrine
Well, it is, and we’ve had another busy week of eating ALL the things in Disney World. You might find us, though, hanging out at the Happy Hour at The Edison some days in Disney Springs, although we did spend a little time getting to know the new menu at Pecos Bill in Magic Kingdom (and we’ll get to those changes in a bit). We also tried six NEW snacks in Disney World — and we have thoughts. Additionally, we spent some time digging through Disney World restaurant menus to track other changes, so let’s get to the menu updates.
It’s been a busy week for Disney!
Funnel Cake from Epic Eats at Hollywood Studios
We got the Q3 2024 financial results for the company and learned how the theme parks were doing. We’ve been to the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and ate a TON of party-exclusive snacks. We’ve also been checking menus at Disney World restaurants to see if anything has changed, and the answer is “yes!” So let’s take a look at which Disney World restaurants changed this week.
Over 15 years of covering food in Disney World, we’ve eaten at every single restaurant, and while they all have their pros and cons, some definitely aren’t making our “must-do” lists anytime soon.
Pizzafari
One of those such spots is Pizzafari in Animal Kingdom, which serves what we lovingly call “puffy pizza” and a few alternate entrees. We’ve definitely had some disappointing meals here in the past, but recently, we stopped by to try out one of their plant-based offerings.
Some people call Disney’s Animal Kingdom a “half-day park,” but we tend to think those people are wrong.
Animal Kingdom
There is SO much to see and do at Animal Kingdom, and while it may not have as many rides as other Disney World parks, you’ll still find no shortage of entertainment, animals, shopping, and of course — snacks. We spotted a new menu item at one quick-service spot in Animal Kingdom, so you know we had to grab it and bring you our review!
We’ve already eaten a LOT of brand-new Disney Food so far this year, and you’re in the right place if you want to figure out the best of the best so far in 2024! Got your notepad ready? Here we go!
Banh Mi Burger
We may still be in the first half of 2024, but we’ve already tried so many EPIC eats throughout the Disney World scene. These savory, sweet, and downright UNIQUE options have stood out to us so much, in fact, that we figure you’d wanna add them to YOUR tasting itinerary for your upcoming vacation, as well! (That way, we can all bond over these tasty vacay foods together.) [Read more…]
Prepare to eat like Pumbaa, Lion King fans.
Timon and Pumbaa
In preparation for the upcoming 30th anniversary of The Lion King, Disney has introduced five NEW desserts themed to the film at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There’s a new ice cream sandwich, a Simba-themed cookie, a Zazu DOLE Whop float, and more! Let’s get eating!
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