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Category: Dining

  • New Breakfast Offerings Coming to Magic Kingdom for the Holidays

    New Breakfast Offerings Coming to Magic Kingdom for the Holidays

    Want to start your holiday adventure off at Magic Kingdom Park with a quick and delicious breakfast? The new breakfast lineup is delicious and will give enough energy to make it to you first Churro or Mickey Ice Cream Bar!

    From Egg & Bacon Croissant Breakfast Sandwich to Tots & Sausage Gravy, Magic Kingdom has what you need. And on the sweet side, the Cheshire Cat Tails are a delicious chocolate pastry twists decorated with pink and purple striped icing that are perfect anytime of day.

    Beginning Dec. 20 through Jan. 2, the breakfast items below will be available from park opening through 11 a.m., except for the Cheshire Cat Tails, which will be sold all day:

    • Donut Holes; Egg & Bacon Croissant Breakfast Sandwich (Westward Ho) 
    • Donut Holes; Egg & Bacon Croissant Breakfast Sandwich; Tots & Sausage Gravy (The Friar’s Nook)  
    • Cheshire Cat Tails; Egg & Bacon Croissant Breakfast Sandwich (The Lunching Pad)  

    Magic Kingdom Park is decked out in full festive regalia, and their chefs have been busy cooking (and baking!) up delicious treats just for the holidays! Let us know in the comments what your looking forward to most!

  • Additional Dining Options Returning to Disney World this Fall

    Additional Dining Options Returning to Disney World this Fall

    As part of Disney World’s phased approach to reopening, they’re adding more Guest-favorite dining choices this fall at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.            

    At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s some Halloween fun in store at Hollywood & Vine where Minnie’s Seasonal Dining is set to return Sept. 25.

    While it may look a little different than the last time you visited, you can get in the spooky spirit during Minnie’s Halloween Dine with a monster feast served to your table where you will be able to wave and snap photos of your favorite characters such as Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse and their friends. It’s a boo-tastic time filled with Halloween décor and music, scary good food, and more! 

    Beginning Sept. 24, Guests can enjoy dining in the enchanted, fairytale setting of Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park. Enjoy a delicious regal banquet with unforgettable main courses ranging from roasted chicken breast and tenderloin of beef to chef’s fish of the day. The princesses will be taking a break from their royal duties greeting Guests, but there will be plenty of delicious fare and fun to be enjoyed in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind restaurant. 

    Both of these immersive dining experiences will be available for reservations beginning Sept. 11. 

    Additionally, some more snack and quick-service options are reopening soon. Gaston’s Tavern at Magic Kingdom Park will return Sept. 4 and the ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopens for walk-in quick service for lunch beginning Oct. 8.

  • Select Walt Disney World Dining and Experience Reservations Now Open for Booking

    Select Walt Disney World Dining and Experience Reservations Now Open for Booking

    As part Disney World’s phased reopening, guests can now book additional dining and experience reservations at Walt Disney World Resort.  

    From dining inside Beast’s castle at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom Park and the culinary adventures of World Showcase at EPCOT to select table-service restaurants in our Disney Resort hotels, guests can take advantage of a 60-day booking window (beginning July 7) to plan meals and other experiences.

    To help plan, here are important updates to our food and beverage experience:

    • In-Park Dining: Theme park guests will need valid park admission and a reservation for park entry through the new Disney Park Pass system, as well as a dining reservation for in-park, table-service restaurants for the same park on the same date.  Dining reservations do not guarantee admission to the park.
    • Disney Resort Hotel Dining: A confirmed dining reservation is required for day guests and reservations are highly recommended for guests staying overnight at a Disney Resort hotel. 
    • Disney Springs Dining: Select dining locations at Disney Springs are currently accepting reservations. Please visit https://DisneySprings.com/dining for schedules and availability.

    Guests can also take advantage of the new My Disney Experience mobile check-in feature, which allows guests to bypass the line at the podium and check in for dining reservations at select Walt Disney World Resort table-service restaurants on their own mobile devices.

    Be sure to also check out  https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/ for the latest menus and offerings as we implement wellness, physical distancing and minimized contact for guests at our restaurants. 

  • New Rooftop Character Dining Experience Now at Disney World

    New Rooftop Character Dining Experience Now at Disney World

    Start your morning with breakfast at this beautiful rooftop restaurant offering an exclusive character dining experience in Topolino’s Terrace at Riviera Resort.

    The prix fixe menu offers delicious choices to please everyone in the family. While enjoying breakfast and the bird’s eye views, meet some of your favorite Disney Friends for a perfect photo and autograph opportunity!

    You may find yourself mingling with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck—stylishly dressed from head to toe in outfits unique to Topolino’s Terrace as you can see below:

    Daisy the ballerina
    Minnie the poet
    Donald the sculptor
    Mickey the painter

    Breakfast begins with fresh pastries—delicious Danish, croissants, blueberry scones, or Epi bread—a rustic pull-apart baguette shaped like a wheat stalk. Your choice of entrées follows: Quiche Gruyère with house-made pancetta, Sour Cream Waffle, Wood-fired Butchers Steak, Smoked Salmon, Spiced Sausage Hash, Two Eggs Any Style, plant-based “Egg” Omelet and more. Whichever you select, breakfast in this charming café is an enchanting way to start your day. Take a look below at the yummy delights:

    Pastries with 3 spreads of strawberry jam, Nutella, and honey butter.
    Sour cream waffles

    Of course it’s almost impossible to leave without stopping for a perfect souvenir from your experience. Who wouldn’t want one or more of these specially marked Riviera Resort plush dolls to take home as a reminder of such a magical start of the day.

    $21.99
  • Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa is All the Buzz at Disney World

    If you like a good mimosa with breakfast then you’ll love the Strawberry Hibiscus Mimosa available at Ale & Compass Restaurant located in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Disney World.

    On the menu its known as Agua Fresca Libation and it’s made with Paul Cheneau Cava with Agua Fresca Strawberry and Hibiscus and costs $12.

    This hidden gem has been on the menu since Ale & Compass Restaurant opened in 2017 and it goes great with the amazing breakfast buffet offered at the restaurant. Take a look below for a break down of the ingredients and a close look at the buffet:

    Agua Fresca: A sweet and refreshing fruit drink made with only 4 ingredients. A refreshing blend of strawberries, water, sugar, and lime juice is a great light alternative to the traditional orange juice made mimosa.

    Paul Cheneau Cava: The sparkling Cava actually comes from Spain, however, the name fits, as it is surprisingly champagne-like. A fine pale yellow in color, with golden highlights, it offers complex yellow and spice fruit, along with pinpoint bubbles and subtle biscuity notes. For the money, Paul Cheneau can’t be beat.

    The New England-inspired eatery boasts a seafood-focused menu however, guests can find a number of additional non-seafood options as you can see below:

    At Ale & Compass Restaurant you can drop anchor for Eastern Seaboard eats that the whole crew will love and start the day with hearty breakfast dishes—including omelets, dark chocolate waffle, salted caramel-apple French toast or a protein bowl. Or, enjoy lighter fare, like fruit smoothies.

  • Disney Announces Phone Reservations No Longer Preferred Method for Dining at Disney World

    Disney Announces Phone Reservations No Longer Preferred Method for Dining at Disney World

    My Disney Experience app and DisneyWorld.com will now become the preferred home for booking and modifying table service dining reservations due to their overwhelming popularity.

    Guests can conveniently manage their table service dining reservations right at their fingertips, whenever they choose, alongside other plans they make with family and friends for their visit.

    Rest assured, as always, cast members at the Disney Reservation Center will continue to be available to help with reservations for groups of eight or more, same-day cancelations, in addition to other assistance guests may need, including Disney Resort hotel reservations, special offers, general questions and more.

    With hundreds of amazing dining locations to choose from, finding the perfect place to eat at Walt Disney World Resort is easier than ever before. From mobile ordering meals through the My Disney Experience app, to searching for favorite menu items online, guests are able to save time so that they can enjoy all there is to see and do across our parks. 

  • ‘The Little Mermaid’ Inspired Menu Makes a Splash at Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant October 19

    ‘The Little Mermaid’ Inspired Menu Makes a Splash at Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant October 19

    In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disney’s animated classic, “The Little Mermaid” Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant will be offering a commemorative menu to celebrate the occasion.

    With menu items like the Dinglehopper Shrimp Cocktail, Chef Louis’ Lobster Seafood Boil, and King Triton’s Key Lime Tart, this is a menu you’ll definitely want to dive right into!

    If you’re looking to go under the sea, Coral Reef Restuarant is the place to do it! At Coral Reef Restaurant you can watch fish, sharks, turtles and rays swim in The Seas with Nemo & Friends aquarium while you eat.

    When you dine here, you’ll also be able to take home a beautiful commemorative menu (only available while supplies last). This limited-time menu will be available starting Oct. 19. To make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app.

  • Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available for Fall and Winter 2019

    Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available for Fall and Winter 2019

    Discover all that’s festive and fun this fall and holiday season with a delicious offer at Walt Disney World Resort! Disney World has released a new Free Dining options for the second time this year!

    Guests can enjoy a FREE dining plan when they purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and ticket with a Park Hopper Option.

    Guests can book through September 29, 2019 for arrivals most nights. Check out the details below:

    • September 1 through September 18, 2019
    • November 17 through November 27, 2019
    • December 8 through December 23, 2019

    Explore Disney Resort hotels and the eligible Disney dining plan in the list below. You can ask about packages of shorter or longer lengths of stay. A minimum 4-night length of stay and 4-day ticket with a Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option is required.

    Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Dining Plan

    Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 – 11/27/19 and 12/8 – 12/23/19

    • Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
    • Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
    • Disney’s Beach Club Villas
    • Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
    • Disney’s Old Key West Resort
    • Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
    • Disney’s Riviera Resort (for stays starting December 16, 2019)
    • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

    Select Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Dining Plan

    Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 – 11/27/19 and 12/8 – 12/23/19

    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Disney’s Beach Club Resort
    • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
    • Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
    • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

    Select Disney Moderate Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

    Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 – 11/27/19 and 12/8 – 12/23/19

    • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
    • The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

    Select Disney Value Resort Hotels – FREE Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

    Valid for arrivals most nights 9/1 – 9/18/19, 11/17 – 11/27/19 and 12/8 – 12/23/19

    • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites only

    Valid for arrivals most nights 11/17 – 11/27/19 and 12/8 – 12/23/19

    • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
    • Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
    • Disney’s Pop Century Resort

    This is a great opportunity for guests to explore all that’s new across the Walt Disney World resort, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening Aug. 29, 2019. Plus, you can enjoy fantastic seasonal events like Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returning Aug. 29-Nov. 23, 2019 and Epcot International Festival of the Holidays taking place Nov. 29-Dec. 30, 2019.

    As a Guest of a Disney Resort hotel, you can enjoy extra, Extra Magic Hours! From Sept. 1 to Nov. 2, 2019, Guests will have more opportunities to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit. With extra, Extra Magic Hours, Guests can spend more time at a select theme park – before the park’s regular operating hours – enjoying select attractions and experiences (Valid theme park admission and hotel ID required.) To see when and where the Extra Magic Hours benefit is offered, view Walt Disney World Resort Park hours.

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  • Mobile Order Service Coming Soon to Select Disney World Resort Hotels

    Mobile Order Service Coming Soon to Select Disney World Resort Hotels

    Ordering food and beverages at Disney Parks has never been simpler since the mobile order app was introduced in 2017. Now Disney Parks has rolled out a the service at select resorts.

    Imagine getting a jump start to your day or returning from the parks and conveniently ordering, paying for and picking up fresh meals and snacks when you are ready – right from your fingertips.

    Over the coming months, you’ll be able to do just that as Disney expands the popular mobile order food service to additional restaurants at Disney Resort hotels, including: Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

    These restaurants will join our existing mobile order lineup of Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and over 20 other quick-service locations throughout the four theme parks and Disney Springs area.

    With the service, you can order ahead from wherever you happen to be, skip the order line and head directly to the pick-up counter where Cast Members deliver your food – helping you save time to enjoy all there is to see and do at Walt Disney World Resort.

    And don’t forget, if you have a Disney dining plan you can now redeem your meals and snacks through the service. Disney also recently introduced a new enhanced look that makes the ordering experience easier than ever.

    The mobile order service is yet another way we are improving the vacation experience for guests through the My Disney Experience app, especially at Disney Resort hotels, where select guests can streamline check in to start their vacation even faster, use their mobile device as a digital key, view bus times and much more. 

  • BREAKING: Space-Themed Restaurant Coming to Epcot Will Open Later This Year

    BREAKING: Space-Themed Restaurant Coming to Epcot Will Open Later This Year

    As we previously reported, a one-of-a-kind, space-themed restaurant is currently planned for Epcot that’ll offer guests amazing meals and a spectacular view – from high above Earth and today, Disney announced that this new restaurant will be open for business by the end of 2019.

    The restaurant was initially announced in summer 2017 and once completed, the restaurant will invite guests to travel to space for an amazing dining experience in the stars. Menu details are few, but we know they have developed a menu that features internationally-inspired cuisine, more than 1,000 bottles of the world’s finest wines and a wide selection of craft beer.

    The new restaurant will be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, led by Nick Valenti, which operates several other restaurants around Walt Disney World Resort, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli at Epcot and Morimoto Asia and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs.

    But Epcot guests don’t have to wait until the restaurant opens to enjoy a thrilling adventure in space. In summer 2017, the park’s Mission: SPACE attraction launched new experiences: the enhanced Orange Mission offers a truly intense experience that lets guests feel the force of an actual space launch en route to Mars; while the all-new, family-friendly Green Mission takes guests on an exciting orbit around Earth.

    The price point for the new restaurant is still a mystery and there has been no announcement about its name.