food IS a theme park
Three words: Mini. Mango. Pie. Trust us — it’s AMAZING! But that’s not all that the Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes restaurant has to offer. This place has some great quick-service snacks, like Crispy Pork Pot Stickers and even an American Kobe Cheeseburger!
So. Good.
So, why are we talking about this hidden gem at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Well, we have an important update — especially if you were planning to take advantage of an old perk at this restaurant.
We’ve got some GREAT news if you’re planning a trip to Disney World in 2025!
Magic Kingdom!
First of all, there’s a new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom. Not only that, but a brand-new Villains-themed show is debuting in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Oh, and the best part? There’s a new FREE DINING offer and it’s available NOW!
Disney World’s FREE Dining Plan offer is officially BACK for 2025 and we couldn’t be more excited!
What’s better than a Mickey pretzel and beer?
In 2024, Disney reintroduced this special promotion to a small group of people, and the deal came with some caveats — meaning it wasn’t available to just anyone. But now, the FREE Disney Dining Plan offer is back and being offered to all guests and we’re breaking down the CHEAPEST DAYS to go to Disney World with FREE DINING in 2025. Let’s get into it!
Did another Disney Springs meal disappoint us?
Full spread
While we’ve had exceptional meals at Disney Springs and some that left us feeling it was a bit lacking, we knew there were more dining experiences to try. However, since we were interested in a BIG meal, we decided to hit up one of Disney World’s signature dining restaurants to see if it left a better impression on us than the last meal we ate here.
We’re all about Disney FOOD here at DFB. It’s in our name, after all.
Full spread
We keep track of the latest and greatest eats, drinks, restaurant news, menu changes, and a whole lot more. So, when a seasonal restaurant shows signs that it might reopen soon, well, we get pretty darn excited. We recently spotted something that made us think Tortuga Tavern would reopen soon in Magic Kingdom, but then again, maybe we didn’t…
Looks like Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass is getting a pixie-dusted price hike soon!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Lightning Lane Multi Pass is Disney World’s skip-the-line service, replacing Genie+ on July 24th, 2024. We’ve been keeping an eye on daily prices for this system, and we spotted a spike in pricing fairly soon. So if you’re heading over to Disney World in the next few weeks, here’s all you need to know! [Read more…]
If you want to use the Disney Dining Plan for your upcoming Disney World vacation, there is some important information you need to know before you go.
Disney World souvenir popcorn bucket
In case you’re unfamiliar, the Dining Plan is an optional add-on to your Disney World trip that allows you to pre-pay for your meals. Now, Disney just confirmed that starting in 2025, a popular FREE dining deal is returning. That means you can enjoy all the perks of the Dining Plan…for free. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World and want to take advantage of the free dining deal, you might want to see which restaurants accept Dining Plan credits. We have a FULL LIST of the hotel restaurants that qualify for the Disney Dining Plan. Let’s dive in!
It’s amazing how two simple words can perk up the ears of any Disney expert. Every once in a while, Disney releases new deals and discounts for upcoming vacations. Maybe you’re looking out for a sweet hotel discount. Maybe you’re hoping for a special vacation package offer. Well, there is one special deal that’s been SUPER rare over the past few years. Ever heard of a little thing called free dining?
Fruit Mickey Waffle
Stay calm, everyone. It’s really happening. Disney is bringing free dining BACK in 2025, and this time, ANYONE can take advantage of the offer. You may remember free dining made its long-awaited return in early 2024 for a select group of people, but since then, it’s been all quiet on the dining front. Well, the wait is over! We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about this deal, so let’s hop to it.
So. You want to use the Disney Dining Plan for your upcoming Disney World vacation. Maybe you want the convenience of pre-paying for your meals. Maybe you like sticking to a list. Maybe you want to experience a variety of Disney food on vacation. No matter your reasoning, it’s important to know exactly what is and isn’t included with the Disney Dining Plan.
Mickey Pretzel
Disney just made a BIG announcement regarding the Disney Dining Plan. Starting in 2025, the beloved free dining deal is returning this summer! That means you can enjoy all the benefits of the Dining Plan…without paying for this pricey add-on. But if you’re planning a trip to Disney World with the free dining deal in mind, you might want to make sure the restaurants you like accept Dining Plan credits. Luckily, we have a FULL LIST of the restaurants that qualify in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs.
It’s baaaaack. Are you ready? You’re not ready. Disney’s new announcement has fans PUMPED for 2025, and it’s all thanks to a promotion called free dining.
Churro Cupcake
The rumors are true. Free dining is coming BACK in 2025, and unlike Disney’s 2024 free dining offer, this one is open to ANYONE who wants to book a Disney World vacation package! If you were hoping to visit Disney World this summer, check out the list below to see all the Disney hotels that qualify for the new free dining promotion.
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