WDW Dining Archive
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
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
Walt Disney World finally announced that the Disney Dining Plan is returning in 2024! Unsurprisingly, there are major changes after over 3 years of the being gone and one (or two) of those are the removal of the Deluxe and Plus tiers of the DDP. This post covers why these options went away, how this
The wait is almost over. Walt Disney World has finally officially announced that the Disney Dining Plan will return in 2024. Here’s everything we know so far, including changes, pricing, tiers, booking dates, what’s included & still missing, and more. Plus, our commentary about why the DDP is finally coming back, speculation about the future of
Walt Disney World has officially announced that guests can now cancel Advance Dining Reservations up to 2 hours in advance without any cancellation fee, which is a huge change with fairly far-reaching impacts. Here we’ll share the old & new policies and offer commentary about the good, bad, and ugly of this on ADR availability.
“When will the Disney Dining Plan return in 2023?” and “will Walt Disney World bring back Free Dining?” are common reader questions. We’ll try to answer based on what we know about the prepaid meal plan and this popular discount, plus an earnings call update, restaurant capacity, crowds, staffing shortages, and more. (Updated May 3,
Walt Disney World has changed its Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Parties for the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular. Here are full details about the “new” Seats & Sweets Party, Pre-Party, and After-Party, plus times, pricing, and other details for the 3 options. Let’s start on a positive note, which is that there are no price increases
Walt Disney World and Disneyland have announced new for Star Wars food coming to the parks and resorts for May the Fourth. In this guide, we’ll share details, photos, and dates for the decadent desserts, savory snacks, and innovative entrees being added to menus, including what you can expect to find well after May the 4th
Walt Disney World announced that 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. (Updated April 22, 2023.) Trail’s End is now officially closed, with the following appearing
