food IS a theme park
You’ve probably heard nearly all the Disney World dining tips the world has to offer — and to be fair, we probably told ’em to ya.
EPCOT
But, what if we said there were a few secrets we still had hiding in our back pocket for ways you can actually save a bit of cash when chowing down? You better believe it, because friends don’t lie — and since we’re BFFs, we’re telling you what Disney World won’t about its restaurants.
With SO many food choices in EPCOT, it can be hard to figure out where to stop for lunch.
EPCOT
The World Showcase is full of restaurants with globally-inspired cuisine, and with the park’s major transformation, we’ve even got new dining locations to enjoy. If there is a festival going on (and there often is), there are even more choices to decide between. So, we hit up every place we can to bring you reviews to make your decision process a little easier. Today, let’s take a look at one of the quick service options in the France pavilion: Crêpes À Emporter.
Could Gen Z CHANGE Disney World restaurants forever?
Casey’s Corner
We already talked about one Generation Z dining trend that seems to be impacting the theme parks — they don’t drink as much alcohol as other generations and are more inclined to order a non-alcoholic drink over a cocktail. But there’s another way that this group might have a major impact on Disney World: they love fast food! [Read more…]
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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