Looking for the perfect side dish or the best between-meal snack? May we suggest: the humble potato? 

Tots and plastic cheese…the perfect combination.

There are so many ways to eat them, whether it’s in chip, french fry, or tater tot form! And if you love those crispy little tater tots, there are a BUNCH of places you can find them at Disney World — we’re sharing a full list here on DFB today.

Totchos — Woody’s Lunch Box

Let’s kick things off with one of the most well-known tater tots at Disney World...the Woody’s Lunch Box Totchos! These tots (or “potato barrels” as Disney likes to call them) come topped with beef and bean chili, shredded cheese, queso, tomatoes, corn chips, green onions, and sour cream. 

Yeah, that’s right. TWO kinds of cheese!

These are a fan-favorite snack in Toy Story Land and they’re pretty much our number one fave tots here at DFB. This whopping portion of beefy, cheesy goodness is only $8.99, so it’s great for a meal or a shareable snack.

We can’t say “yum” enough times!

HEADS UP, though, tot stans — these “potato barrels” come with a caveat. These tots are BAKED not FRIED. They still taste pretty decent and are likely a teensy bit healthier for you without that final bath in hot oil. But, if you’re a tot purist, just know these will taste more like the tots you’d cook up in your oven at home!

Click here to see more about the glorious Totchos in Disney World!

Chili Cheese Tots — Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Let’s skip on over to Disney’s Beach Club Resort for our next few tot options. Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is home to quite a few potato choices, each for $9! First up is the Chili Cheese Tots which (like the name suggests) are topped with chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions, and chives. they also serve up cheese and bacon-covered tots and a few other varieties (spoiler alert: we’re showing them to you next!). Tots as far as the eye can see, here!

Don’t they just make your mouth water?

The last time we tried these, they were really delicious, but we did have a slight problem with the tots in the middle/on the bottom getting a little soggy. If you’re drowning tots in cheesy chili goodness, there’s bound to be a few soggy in the mix. It’s all down to personal preference for how you like your tots, but if you want them crispy, make sure to eat them fast!

We went on a tot-eating spree at Beaches and Cream. Check it out!

Plant-Based Chili Cheese Tots — Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Speaking of ALL those tots on the menu at Beaches and Cream, we’re highlighting another! If chili cheese tots sound pretty delicious, but you’re on a more restrictive diet, then you should totally try the Plant-Based Chili Cheese Tots at Beaches & Cream. They’ve got the same toppings as the other ones, except these are made with plant-based ingredients!

Vegans and vegetarians, these are for you!

These pack a little more heat than their regular counterpart, mostly because they aren’t smothered in a cheese sauce. The cheese sauce is replaced with vegan cheese here, meaning no gooey meltiness on these, FYI. We thought they were just fine, but you’d probably like them a bit more if you’re used to plant-based eating!

Read more about these plant-based tots here!

Sock Hop Tots — Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Now on to our last option at Beaches & Cream (we promise! They have a lot of our fav tots!), the Sock Hop Tots! These are the most simple of the bunch — they’re just topped with plastic cheese and green onions with a drizzle of sour cream — but they’re our favorites of the choices at this particular restaurant.

Cheesy tots with onions? YES PLEASE.

If you’re a regular reader of DFB you know how much we love our plastic cheese, and man, these boys were SMOTHERED in it. Cheese and potatoes are a match made in heaven and if you agree, you need to hightail it over to Beach Club to try these out! (Maybe grab a sundae while you’re there too! )

Click Here to Read Our Reviews of the Sockhop Tots at Beaches & Cream!

Sausage and Gravy Tots — The Friar’s Nook

Tots lend themselves to every meal, don’t they? Even breakfast, these little crispy spuds can transform into a vehicle for other big, yummy breakfast flavors to get in our mouths! We’re glad that The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom is giving us just that with their Sausage and Gravy Tots!

We know what we want for breakfast every day.

As far as ingredients go, they’re pretty straightforward, just sausage gravy on top of tater tots. However, we didn’t realize that such a simple combination could be the perfect breakfast meal! The gravy is the real star of this dish, and if you’re a fan of biscuits and gravy, this could be a really fun alternative on your park day. (And they’re only $5.49!) If you’re at Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios for breakfast, you can find a similar offering in their Breakfast Bowl for $8.79. These tots are smothered in Brisket Country Gravy. YUM.

Check out these delicious tots here!

Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tots — The Friar’s Nook

But The Friar’s Nook doesn’t just have delicious breakfast tots…no, they’ve got special combos during the daytime too! Later on in the afternoon, you can try the Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tots with buffalo chicken, chopped celery, bleu cheese crumbles, and garlic ranch dressing. 

Let’s kick things up a notch!

The buffalo/bleu combination really stands out flavor-wise, so if that’s something you’re into, you’ll probably really dig these. They’re $9.99 so they’d be a good option for a small meal, or they’re the right size to split as a snack.

Check out our full review of the buffalo tots here!

Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots — The Friar’s Nook

These are covered in cheesy goodness — what more could you ask for?! The crispy potatoes sit atop creamy macaroni and cheese and are topped with bacon, green onions, and sour cream.

Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots at The Friar’s Nook

For $10.99, you get a pretty substantial portion, and it’s only 50 cents more expensive than the macaroni and cheese alone! If you’re looking for a really hearty and quick meal in Fantasyland, you may want to check these tots out.

Click Here to Read Our Most Recent Review of The Friar’s Nook!

Chicken & Tater Tot Waffles — The Polite Pig

So you’ve heard of chicken and waffles, the classic combo that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner…but what happens when you upgrade those waffles? The Chicken and Waffles on the menu at The Polite Pig come with tater tot waffles! That’s right — TATER. TOT. WAFFLES.

Chicken & Waffles

And not only do you get tater tot waffles, but you also get deliciously crispy chicken and a side of hot honey! Altogether the $16 meal makes for a fun and unique combo that we’d definitely order again.

Check out these awesome waffle tots here!

Sweet Potato Tots — The Polite Pig

If you want the satisfaction of tater tots but prefer a slightly healthier option, then try the Sweet Potato Tots at The Polite Pig. For some extra flavor, they’re even topped with parmesan cheese!

Sweet Potato Tots

They’re only $6 and they’re on the “market sides” menu, so you can order them alongside your meal. When we tried them, we got alternating textures with the crispy outside and soft inside and alternating flavors with salty and sweet — making for a fantastic accompaniment to our dinner! Sweet potato tots can be a soft, squishy mess but these delivered!

See more of the sweet potato tots here!

Loaded Mountain Tots

And last but not least, if you happen to stop by Blizzard Beach water park, you’ll want to look out for the Loaded Mountain Tots. This version is topped with beef chili, cheese sauce, onions, tomatoes, bacon bits, and sour cream — the works!

Find the Loaded Mountain Tots at the Warming Hut!

You can snag this snack for $7.99 and it’ll be the perfect way to refuel after a long day at the pool!

Click Here to See Our Recent Review of the Warming Hut!

There you go — a full list of places where you can find “potato barrels” in Disney World! Of course, you’d previously find these beauts on many buffet lines around Disney World and a few other spots. But these are fancy tots. If you’re looking for more snack advice and trip planning tips, then make sure to stay tuned to DFB!

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How many of the tots on this list have you had? Tell us in the comments!

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The service industry has struggled nationally to hire new workers as the pandemic has started to wind down, and many are starting to offer incentives in an attempt to entice more potential workers to apply. One of these companies is Palmas Restaurant Group, most notable for operating the San Angel Inn at EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion. One job listing on the Palmas Restaurant Group website offers a $1000 “culinary sign-on bonus” with the location listed as none other than San Angel […]

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Ever wanted to work at Disney World?

Spaceship Earth

Well as it turns out, you can! Disney is currently hiring for select part-time positions, and third-party restaurants around property like Via Napoli in EPCOT are hiring (WITH a bonus). And now, more restaurants are taking job applications!

Palmas Restaurant Group, which owns several restaurants across Disney World, is currently hiring with a $1000 (!!) hiring bonus! They are currently accepting applications for EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs.

Mexico Pavilion

There are TONS of job openings — in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion alone, you could work as a Cook, Host/Hostess, or even at the Festival kiosks! But according to the listings on the Palmas Restaurant Group website, that $1000 hiring bonus only applies to the Culinary position at San Angel Inn or the Cook position at Frontera Cocina.

Frontera Cocina

If you’re interested in applying, you can visit the Palmas Restaurant Group website to take a look at open positions! Best of luck to ya, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news!

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In April of 2018, the Disney theme parks took a step in a new direction, debuting the rainbow-themed ear hats in celebration of the LQBTQ+ community. By May of the same year, with a mixture of rave reviews and peer pressure to expand the selection, Disney had released a matching handful of clothing and accessories items. But they didn’t stop there, vowing to donate 10 percent of their profits to GLSEN – a US-based organization dedicated to the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ school-aged children. Little did they know at the time, it would soon become an annual merchandise collection that would have fans counting down the days until its release.

I’m talking, of course, about the Rainbow Collection, which took another leap forward in 2019 when a second follow-up series was released, building on the items from the previous year and broadening their options with a series of matching family shirts for adults and kids. This highly-anticipated merch release has become a favorite among fans in subsequent years, expanding each time with more elaborate offerings.

The 2021 release has only partially been revealed and already is no exception to the escalating trend. Brands like Loungefly, Torrid, Hot Topic, Kohls, and Funko are jumping on board with their own contributions, as well as Pride products from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Rainbow designs are no longer limited to an Ear Headband or annual pin, ranging from colorful expression to subtle everyday support.

I have included the first section of this year’s release in our Monday Merch Meeting this week. Still, just in the two days following, Disney has surprised us with a new level of inclusivity, offering a handful of pins in specific support of Transgender, Bisexual, and Lesbian communities. Don’t worry; you don’t need to go searching; I will list all the links for you below:

• Mickey Mouse Icon Pin – Transgender Flag – Rainbow Disney Collection
• Mickey Mouse Icon Pin – Bisexual Flag – Rainbow Disney Collection
• Mickey Mouse Icon Pin – Lesbian Flag – Rainbow Disney Collection
• Mickey Mouse Icon Pin – Intersectional Flag – Rainbow Disney Collection

If you aren’t in tune with merch releases or that familiar with the LGBTQ+ Disney connection, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about; after all, on the surface, it may just look like your typical merch release featuring colorful rainbows, but the support for much-needed organizations generated behind the scenes is actually quite extraordinary.

In 2021, Disney has taken a more global approach, providing funding to the following organizations around the world in support of their local LGBTQ+ communities:

• GLSEN – US-Based, committed to the health and wellbeing of K-12 School-aged children.
• Diversity Role Models – UK-Based, education-minded promoting diversity and inclusion through workshops and the creation of support networks.
• Minus18 – Australian-based community, working to end social isolation and discrimination while empowering LGBTQIA+ young people with the resources they need.
• BeLonG To Youth Services – Ireland-based, ‘BeLonG To Youth Services is the national organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland.’ That description was too succinct to mess with.
• ARELAS – A Spanish organization working to achieve equal opportunities for trans minors in their personal lives and public settings.
• Diversity München e.V. – German organization, self-governed by its own youth members that use peer-to-peer connections to create youth centers and cafés for LGBTQ+ youth.
• It Gets Better Project – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru-based groups that help LGBTQ+ youth find help and acceptance while empowering them through peer support and sharing.
• Nijiiro Diversity – A Japanese initiative that is working towards equality and diversity in the workplace.

I love that Disney isn’t afraid to say come one, come all; moving into a new age of awareness and accountability, actively making room for a diverse array of guests from all backgrounds. They are no longer just resting on the notion of equality being present in the parks but taking the time to prove they are on board. This movement can be seen advancing in all aspects of Disney from more diverse characters to the celebration of different cultures and traditions, both on-screen and in the parks.

Every year I enjoy seeing this initiative reach further into the community, providing help for those who need it, education for those that don’t know they need it, and a fun collection of apparel and accessories that we can all use to celebrate our diversity.

I’m going to leave you with this statement from Disney that perfectly frames the forward-thinking approach being taken to create a more inclusive experience for all. (and before anyone replies, this applies to everyone, not just those who identify as LGBTQ+):

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
At The Walt Disney Company, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to create authentic, unforgettable stories, experiences, and products that capture the imagination of generations of people around the world. We are committed to doing that in a way that counts everybody in.

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY PRIDE COLLECTION

Let’s celebrate and support our individuality by being kind to each other.