food IS a theme park
It’s been a hot minute since we last dined at Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs!
Frontera Cocina
But we’re thinking maybe we need to head over soon for some Chipotle Chicken Flautas, or maybe a Specialty Margarita!
We’ve been keeping close tabs on the dining locations in Disney World that haven’t yet reopened.
Big River Grille and Brewing Works has reopened!
Well, we’ve got some updates to share with you! Another restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk is reopening — Big River Grille & Brewing Works!
If you’re looking for a chic night out in Disney World, it doesn’t get much snazzier than Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort!
Topolino’s Terrace
But unlike some other chic and snazzy restaurants we know of, this one isn’t as hard to get into as you might think! In fact, this Riviera-inspired restaurant is much easier and more accessible to dine at. Consider this your friendly reminder that Topolino’s Terrace lounge is OPEN for walk-ups! You’re welcome.
There’s always so much to do at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
You can grab a drink, do some shopping, and try some tasty cookies. There are so many options that sometimes, it’s hard to decide! So we asked YOU, our DFB readers, where we can find the best spots in Disney Springs. Here’s what you said!
Disney Springs offers tons of unique dining experiences!
Disney Springs
Whether you want to enjoy an upscale chef’s tasting event or dine amongst animatronic gorillas and elephants, there’s a wide range of dining experiences that everyone will enjoy. Now, a special offering is coming to Jaleo in Disney Springs!
When it comes to date night at Disney World, STK is a pretty solid option.
STK Orlando
This Disney Springs spot specializes in, as the name implies, steakhouse classics like steaks, shellfish, and sides like mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and creamed spinach.
It’s the holidays at Disney World, and even at 35% capacity, it’s been pretty busy in the parks these past few weeks!
Main Street, USA
We’ve already seen long waits for Mobile Order, and if you’re looking for a table service meal and haven’t made an Advance Dining Reservation, you sadly might be out of luck at quite a few locations today.
There are HUNDREDS of great places to eat at Walt Disney World, and while many of those lie behind the gates of Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, there are tons of spots you can dine at for a magical meal without having to step foot into a theme park. Disney Springs alone has over 60 dining options!
Disney Springs
It can be a LOT to try and navigate the best spots to dine at when visiting Disney World in general. And now, with Park Passes and shorter hours meaning you may not be in a theme park every day for every meal, knowing where to dine at Disney Springs or at one of Disney’s currently open resort hotels can be overwhelming.
As the days go by and restaurants throughout Disney World continue to reopen, we’re still hoping for a return from one of our favorite dining spots in EPCOT!
Japan Pavilion
Tokyo Dining has remained closed in World Showcase (aside from a limited few days in November), but with continued menu tweaks, we’re anxious that this MIGHT be a sign that a reopening is around the corner!
Disneyland might not be open yet (and we miss it dearly), but Downtown Disney has still been one of our favorite date night or family getaway spots recently. As restaurants have continued to open in the shopping and dining district, table-service locations have been modifying their experiences with limited capacity, seating, and menus. BUT, they’re just as great as we remember them to be!
Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney dining has been exclusively offering outdoor seating for guests to relax and enjoy their meals in the nice California weather. For a while, select restaurants started to reintroduce indoor dining again (with limited capacity) once California law permitted it, but they’ve since been pushed back to only outdoor dining, as the county Disneyland resides in has moved to the strictest tier of the state’s Coronavirus protocols. [Read more…]
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