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REVIEW: There’s a Reason Why This Disney World Restaurant is Always Packed

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Toy Story Land may have gotten a new restaurant this year, but that doesn’t mean you should skip over the classics!

Toy Story Land

Roundup Rodeo Barbecue is the new family-style table service meal that has larger-than-life theming and serves up barbecue staples. But what if you are looking for something a little more convenient with (almost) as much charm? Woody’s Lunch Box is a quick-service dining location that paved the way for heavily themed restaurants in Toy Story Land. This week, I stopped by for lunch — come see how it went!

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An EPCOT Restaurant Has Temporarily CLOSED

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When you visit Disney World, we always tell you to check things out ahead of time BEFORE your trip.

EPCOT

We tell you to check park hours. We tell you to check to make sure your favorite rides aren’t closed for refurbishment. We tell you to check those restaurant menus in case some things have changed. We even tell you to make sure your favorite restaurants or snack spots aren’t closed, but sometimes a sudden closure surprises us, and that’s what’s happened today in EPCOT.

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3 Restaurants in Disney World That Won’t Let You Down, We Promise

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Disney World food is inconsistent.

MICKEY WAFFLES at Garden Grill

Disney fries are served piping hot and fresh one moment, and cold and hard the next. We’ve had fresh, delicious churros, and we’ve almost broken a tooth on one that was cold and stale (ok, not really, but it wasn’t great). Trying to decide where to eat through all of this confusion can be a challenge, but thankfully, there are a few restaurants that just hit different. We mean the old standbys that we can rely on time and time again. Let’s take a look at three of the restaurants that haven’t let us down yet.

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The EPCOT Restaurant With Local Takeout Vibes — Help Us Decide If That’s a Good or a Bad Thing

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Are you trying to find a no-fuss and quick meal in EPCOT?

Sprea

We know there are so many options when it comes to food at EPCOT especially during their frequent festivals. That can feel pretty overwhelming, so we thought we’d skip the festival booths and instead check out a restaurant that’s available year-round. We’re checking out the Lotus Blossom Café in EPCOT’s China Pavilion to try their food and give you a full review!

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Menu CHANGES Hit Connections Eatery in EPCOT, and We’re Trying ALL the New Eats

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We’re sorry, but you’re walking past the most UNDERRATED quick-service restaurant in EPCOT.

Connections Eatery

We’re talking about Connections Cafe & Eatery, where you can get some pretty good quick-service food that will (hopefully) please the ENTIRE family. We’ve actually enjoyed quite a few of the meals and snacks we’ve had here, so we’re back to try two NEW additions to the menu.

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The Disney World Snack You Should NOT Eat Before a First Date

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You might think it’s impossible to find good food around Disney World — it is a theme park after all. But we’re here (and incredibly enthused) to tell you that you’re WRONG.

Magic Kingdom

But what if you follow a specific diet? Disney has recently stepped up its game when it comes to allergy-friendly, gluten-free, and even plant-based dishes — and we just found one that might blow them all out of the water.

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Best Value Quick Service Restaurants for the Disney Dining Plan

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Updated on May 15th, 2024

The Disney Dining Plan is BACK but you could be making a BIG mistake with it!

Full spread from Columbia Harbour House

You’ll be able to use your Dining Plan credits as you please on qualifying foods in a number of restaurants. But if you don’t go in with a strategy, you could end up using your precious Dining Plan credits on incredibly cheap (or not satisfying) meals. If you really want to make sure you’re getting the BIGGEST bang for your buck, using the Dining Plan to your advantage, and getting the BEST food possible with it, there is a bit of planning that needs to go into your day. And we’re here to help!

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Why You DON’T Want To Use Mobile Order in Disney World

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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.

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Thousands of Disney Fans Voted on the BEST Fast Food Restaurant in Disney World. This Was Their Answer.

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Okay, dear readers, we asked you over on Instagram to pick your FAVORITE Disney World quick-service spot and you continue to surprise us!

Grilled Cheese from Woody’s Lunch Box

In round 1, you voted for Connections Cafe & Eatery over Sunshine Seasons. In round 2, you voted EVERY SINGLE EPCOT fast food spot out of the running. In round 3, you got it down to just FOUR restaurants. Round 4 gave us our top TWO fast food spots going into the finals, so which one will reign supreme? Let’s find out!

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We Were SHOCKED By Which Disney World Fast Food Restaurants You Love The Most

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Well, we’ve been asking you, dear DFB readers, to vote on the BEST quick service restaurant in Disney World, and you have TURNED UP to share your opinions.

Totchos from Woody’s Lunch Box

In round 1, Ronto Roasters beat out its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge counterpart, Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo. In Round 2, you overwhelmingly chose Woody’s Lunch Box over Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom. Round 3 saw Casey’s Corner wipe the floor with Backlot Express. We’ve now got the semi-final round results, and we’ll admit, they are surprising!

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