WDW Dining Archive
Walt Disney World’s Dining Plan comes in tiers, with prices starting at $57 per night for adults and $23 for kids. This guide covers meal plan pricing, money saving tips, what’s included, whether it’s worth getting, Free Dining dates, and info about the DDP’s temporary suspension. (Updated June 1, 2023.) Let’s start with the current
Prices for the 2024 Disney Dining Plans are now known thanks to Walt Disney World’s release of vacation packages for next year. Like clockwork, there are price increases–totally unsurprising after 3 years and given food inflation. Shockingly, there are also price decreases! This covers how costs have changed for kids and adults on the Quick-Service
Walt Disney World has released the complete* list of 219 participating restaurants for the 2024 Disney Dining Plans. This shares all of the counter and table service restaurants confirmed as being eligible on the two tiers of DDPs that’ll be available next year, plus commentary about what’s missing. Let’s start with the basics, which is
Walt Disney World has updated and expanded its official pages about the Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan and the regular DDP in advance of 2024 vacation package bookings starting on May 31, 2023. This covers everything announced thus far, including what each tier will include, what they exclude, major changes, and more. Let’s start with the
This links ranks quick service restaurants in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World from worst to first, with a look at our favorite and least favorite places to eat. For a small park, DHS actually has a lot of counter service options–with a few of the best dining options in all of WDW. For much
For well over a decade, there were complaints that the Disney Dining Plan ruined restaurants. While planning our first time using the DDP back in 2007, I remember worrying as I read online forums as there were countless claims the Walt Disney World had gotten worse because of the Disney Dining Plan. My fears were
This viewing guide features tips & tricks for watching Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This covers the best & worst views, seating locations to see the nighttime spectacular, whether dining packages are worth the money, and suggestions for taking better photos of Walt Disney World’s best nighttime spectacular. (Updated May 23, 2023.) For those unfamiliar
Walt Disney World has announced new food coming to the Brown Derby this month. This post dispenses with dish details, with photos of the attractive appetizers, enticing entress, and decadent desserts coming to the Signature Restaurant at Hollywood Studios. Plus, thoughts on our most recent meals at Brown Derby. According to Walt Disney World, the
Booking Advance Dining Reservations for popular restaurants at Walt Disney World is not easy. This ADR guide will help, with our best tips & tricks for scoring spots at the most difficult WDW dining options. Fair warning: this can be one of the most frustrating parts of planning your vacation, as the toughest ADRs book
In its second year, the Michelin Guide Florida has added 8 new recommended restaurants in the Orlando and Tampa areas. This post covers the restaurants near Walt Disney World that received recognition, Bib Gourmand distinctions, or snubs from the tire taste-testing team. (Updated May 15, 2023.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, yes, the
Our ultimate guide to the 2023 Epcot Food & Wine Festival provides likely event dates, tips & info, booth lineup, snack & dessert reviews, entertainment details, things to do for kids, and everything else you need to know about Walt Disney World’s foodie event. (Updated May 11, 2023.) Walt Disney World has now released dates