Dining Archive
Fresh off the Restaurant Mystery in Magic Kingdom, there’s now a bona fide Walt Disney World dining debacle just one land over in the same park. This time, it’s a scandal at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. How one park is home to so many culinary catastrophes is beyond me, but I’ll put on my Great Mouse
Something’s up with the dining scene at Magic Kingdom. From new construction permits to a surprise restaurant closure to radio silence about another counter service spot that’s expected to be reimagined, there’s enough to qualify this as a bona fide Walt Disney World mystery. And that’s just a partial list of what’s happening–or isn’t! Let’s
All-new restaurants are coming to Downtown Disney! Disneyland has revealed opening timelines for restaurants under construction, while also announcing a couple of new dining options that’ll replace other establishments and sharing first looks at the upcoming locations. (Updated June 21, 2024.) For those who are unfamiliar with the multi-year overhaul of the Downtown Disney District
Our guide to the best snacks at Magic Kingdom covers all the must-eat savory and sweet treats, with options all around the park. We include everything from counter service sides to delicious desserts, hidden gems and more that you need to try during a culinary tour of Walt Disney World. (Updated June 17, 2024.) Magic
Character breakfasts are a great way to start a day at Walt Disney World, and dinners a good way to end it. We’ve done character dining experiences at restaurants in all of the parks and several hotels, with mixed results. Some we’ve loved, others have felt like a rip-off. In this post, we’ll share our
Walt Disney World debuted a new wave of character dining a few years ago, beginning with Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno and continuing with Story Book Dining Dinner with Snow White at Artist Point. These two meals arrived at restaurants with kitchens capable of producing high-quality cuisine, and delivered on that. Then came Breakfast
We’re big fans of secret spaces and hidden gems in the parks and resorts. This List of the Top 10 Quiet Corners of Walt Disney World shares some of them, and regular readers know that we routinely sing the praises of Magic Kingdom’s little-known balcony in the busiest area of Fantasyland and another nearby relaxing
A suitcase full of Goofy’s Candy Co. Gummies. A year’s supply of Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies. Seven bottles of water per person on your last day at Walt Disney World because why not, you’ve got more Dining Plan snack credits to burn than you can possibly use. You’ve either personally been there or heard stories
We love character dining experiences at Walt Disney World. At the same time, we’re very picky about which breakfasts and dinners we do. Sarah and I also have sometimes conflicting opinions about the types of meals (buffets vs. a la carte) and characters (fur vs. face, Mickey & Friends vs. royalty, etc) we’d prefer. It
Free Dining has returned for 2024, which means it’s time to start making Advance Dining Reservations for popular Walt Disney World table service restaurants well in advance (hence the name). This post covers tips for making the best ADRs to maximize the Free Dining deal. (Updated May 28, 2024.) It’s probably worth pointing out that
One of the biggest decisions when planning for Walt Disney World is whether to buy the Disney Dining Plan. It’s incredibly polarizing–some WDW fans love it and others hate it. This cuts through that to weigh the pros & cons and value for money to help you determine whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth
