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Disney Changed the Menu at Cinderella’s Royal Table and MORE Restaurants This Week

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April is winding down in Disney World and you know that soon, it’s GONNA’ BE MAY (sorry, couldn’t resist).

Curry Chickpea Salad

It’s been a busy week, though. We got the dates for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and it looks like the festival is going back to an August start, something we haven’t seen since 2019. While we wait for menus to be released for the festival, though, we’re checking out new plant-based burgers, Spiked Coffee, and more. We’re also keeping an eye out for menu changes at Disney World restaurants.

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You Might Want To Sit Down For This: Menu Changes Just Hit EPCOT’s France Pavilion

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Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World, but that’s all part of Walt’s original vision for the parks.

Twixt Bundt Cake

This week alone, we saw the closing of a classic Disney attraction as it gets updated to reopen later this year. We got a clue that a popular character dining experience might soon return. We learned that beignets would soon be on the menu at Magic Kingdom. Disney World restaurants also saw some changes, so let’s take a look at how those menus were updated this week.

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Trail’s End Just Reopened with Mac ‘n’ Cheese — Here’s How It Ranks on the Disney World Mac ‘n’ Cheese Hierarchy

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Since the reopening of Trail’s End Restaurant, it’s had us thinking… a lot.

NEW EATS at Trail’s End!

We know there are so many places to get good food around Disney World and that you really want to make sure you’re getting the best value for your money (and a full belly). So how did a standard Disney World side item here compare to other places we’ve seen it? [Read more…]

9 Permanent CLOSURES That Hit Disney World This Year

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Changes happen seemingly every day at Disney World.

Disney World

While some of these changes are temporary (like new EPCOT festivals and seasonal decorations in the parks), some changes are permanent. Restaurants, shops, rides, and hotels permanently close from time to time, and in 2023, there were definitely quite a few closures.

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FIRST LOOK: Trail’s End Restaurant Opened EARLY in Disney World

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It is a big week for restaurant and snack news in Disney World.

Trail’s End

We’ve been gearing up for one of the biggest days of the year in Disney World — EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival — which begins on July 27th, 2023. But, did you know that a popular restaurant that had closed for a refurbishment and redesign was scheduled to reopen this week as well? Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground was set to open on July 27th as a new quick-service concept, but it has opened its doors early for a soft opening and we went to check it out. Come see how it went!

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Opening Date Announced for Trail’s End Restaurant in Disney World

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Y’all, if you love to eat and love feeling like you’re on a wilderness expedition while doing so, then we have great news for you.

Fort Wilderness

In January of 2023, Disney announced that Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground would close for refurbishment. In the past, the restaurant served family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner, and was a fan-favorite choice for many Disney World visitors. Trail’s End has been closed since February,  but not for much longer! [Read more…]

SNEAK PEEK at the NEW MENU for Trail’s End Restaurant in Disney World

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Trail’s End has been undergoing a pretty lengthy refurbishment as of late.

Trail’s End Restaurant

In the past, this spot has been a table service restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds. However, it had previously been announced that a refurbishment meant this spot would be getting some pretty big changes soon. Now we’ve got some more details on what these changes are!

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2 EPCOT Snack Spots Will REOPEN Next Week

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Next week is a SUPER important week in Disney World. Do you know why?

EPCOT

It’s because the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begins on Thursday, July 27th! On that same day, two EPCOT snack spots that have been closed for a couple of weeks now are expected to reopen, likely with some festival-inspired eats. However, there are other restaurants, attractions, and water parks that are currently CLOSED and will remain closed throughout the week. Let’s take a look at all the scheduled closures for the week of July 23rd through the 29th.

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4 Restaurants Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week

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If you’re going to Disney World next week, WATCH OUT! Not one, not two, but FOUR restaurants are going to be closed (spoiler: most of them are in EPCOT).

EPCOT

In addition to the restaurant closures, there are a few other rides and attractions that’ll be closed. Here’s a full list of everything you CAN’T do in Disney World next week, from July 16th through the 22nd.

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4 Disney World Hotels You Should AVOID Right Now

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Lots of Disney World visitors like staying at Disney-owned hotels because of the fun theming and added perks (like free transportation to and from the theme parks). But right now, there are a few hotels that you might want to AVOID.

Polynesian Village

A few hotels on Disney World property are currently getting some updates and changes, which means if you’re staying there, you’ll probably see and hear some construction. It’s not the end of the world if this happens to you (usually the construction only happens during the day, so you might be away at the theme parks anyways), but if you’d prefer to stay away from the noise, these are the hotels you should skip for now.

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