Dining Archive
Walt Disney World announced that one of its hidden gem table service restaurants will be replaced, as Trail’s End at Fort Wilderness Campground will close in Spring 2023 for refurbishment and reimagining. In this post, we share details plus commentary about our disappointment and the delicate balance between nostalgia and casual guest feedback. Let’s start
Animal Kingdom has a lot going for it, but it’s also arguably the most tiring park at Walt Disney World. That’s especially true if you get up at the crack of dawn for Early Entry, race around at rope drop, or bounce around redeeming Genie+ Lightning Lane selections. Suffice to say, a day at DAK
Walt Disney World has announced a new prix fixe menu at California Grill in Contemporary Resort. Starting on April 2023, the rooftop Signature Restaurant will replace its 50th Anniversary Celebration Meal with a fresh dining package. This post covers dates, details, pricing, and some of what’s on the menu. In case you’ve missed it, California
Walt Disney World has officially announced the Spring 2023 opening date of Toy Story Land’s new Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant. Additionally, we have menu details and food photos from the table service dining option that’s coming to Hollywood Studios in a couple months. For those who are unfamiliar with it, the backstory behind Roundup Rodeo
Walt Disney World has tons of table service restaurants, and this list ranks the 10 best in 2023. We’ve done all of the top dining in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, resorts, Disney Springs, plus third-party hotels in Orlando, Florida–these are our favorites. With so many great options, it’s difficult to narrow down
Disney has officially confirmed that Tiana’s Palace Restaurant is coming to New Orleans Square in Disneyland ahead of the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride reimagining of Splash Mountain. This post shares dates, details, concept art and commentary for the upcoming addition, plus thoughts on whether something similar could–or should–come to Walt Disney World. Tiana’s Palace Restaurant
We’ve received a lot of questions about the ‘free’ Dining Card deal that Walt Disney World released for select dates in Summer and Fall 2023. This FAQ answers those common inquiries about eligibility, value for money, how and where to use it, comparisons to (real) Free Dining, and much more. It’s understandable that there’s confusion,
Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival runs from March 3 to April 25, 2023! This guide offers a list of marketplace booths, tips & tricks for enjoying DCA’s foodie special event, what to order, what not to order, good value menu items, and recommendations for making the most of this event, which has free
Walt Disney World has released food booth menus for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, our favorite event of the year! This post previews new & returning savory snacks and decadent desserts, along with a look at all things Figment that’ll be returning or debuting during Artful EPCOT. For starters, the 2023 EPCOT International Festival
We have a lot of top 10 lists for eating at Walt Disney World. Ones for table service restaurants, counter service, bars & lounges, character meals, resorts, fireworks views, themed dining, and more. This ranks our absolute favorites–places we love and would do again and again. For this, we’re going to do things a little
Walt Disney World has released a new “free” Disney Dining Card discount for travel dates in Summer & Fall 2023 as a substitute, of sorts, for the Disney Dining Plan. This post shares deal details, who will save the least & most with this special offer, best dates for the biggest savings, why you might
