City Works Eatery & Pour House Will Celebrate American Craft Beer Week From May 10 – 16

City Works Eatery & Pour House over at Disney Springs will be celebrating American Craft Beer Week from May 10 through May 16, bringing with it two new limited-time offerings, a “Backyard” beer flight, and Bottlenectar beer specials. What’s Happening: City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs has announced two new limited-time beer-infused offerings coming to […]

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WHAT. A. WEEK. See All the HUGE Star Wars Hotel, Halloween, and a Disney World Hotel Deal News!

What a week it has been!!

Time to Go to Disney World!

Over the past week or so we’ve gotten some MASSIVE updates about temperature checks in Disney World, the Star Wars hotel, lots of restaurants in Disney World that will be reopening (and one that’ll be closing), and much more! Now, sit down, relax, and let us take you through all of the insane amount of Disney news that was shared this week!

1. Temperature Checks are Changing at Disney World

First, we got a big update about temperature checks in Disney World. Right now, temperature checks are required for all guests before they enter the Disney World theme parks, restaurants at Disney World’s hotels, Disney Springs, and other places on property.

Health Signage

Later this month, however, temperature checks will be phased out for both guests and Cast Members in Disney World.

Click here to learn more about the changes coming to temperature checks.

2. HUGE Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser News

This week we also got some big news about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — also known as the Star Wars hotel experience.

It’s the Halcyon!

The hotel was previously scheduled to open in 2021, but Disney has now announced that Galactic Starcruiser will not open until 2022!

Click here to read more about the Galactic Starcruiser’s new opening timeline.

This week, we also got a look at the SUPER realistic looking lightsaber, which fans will be able to see at the Star Wars hotel when it opens!

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If you haven’t seen this video already, you NEED to see it!

Click here to see the video of the “REAL” lightsaber!

We also got an updated name for the lounge that will be at the Star Wars hotel, a peek at a NEW restaurant coming to the hotel, and a look at hiring posts that reveal a LOT about the experiences coming to the hotel (including some very special Star Wars characters).

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We also got to check out a book that shares more details and photos for the Star Wars hotel. 2022 can’t come soon enough!

Click here to see how you can get a peek at the Star Wars hotel ship in Disney World for a limited time!

3. A New Hotel Deal Could Save You Big $$ in Disney World

This week, Disney also released a NEW hotel deal that could help you save lots of money for your upcoming trip!

The Riviera is almost like being ON the Riviera

Guests at select Disney World hotels can save up to 25% on rooms most nights July 11 – September 29, 2021. 

Click here to read more about this deal!

4. Big COVID-19 Updates

Recently, Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, issued an Executive Order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions. This Executive Order is meant as a sort-of gap-filler until the law he also signed providing some of the same restrictions on local COVID-19 orders goes into effect.

Essentially, mask and social distancing regulations created by local governments, like those that were in place in Orange County, Florida, including the phased requirements that had been recently announced, have been suspended by this executive order.

Social Distancing Reminder

Keep in mind, however, that this executive order and the bill that was signed into law with similar provisions generally apply to government rules and restrictions regarding COVID-19. Disney, which is a private company, can continue to require guests to wear masks and make other COVID-19 related restrictions and requirements.

Click here to read more about this executive order.

Disney did in fact respond to the changes being made by the Governor and stated that at this time their existing COVID-19 regulations (including mask requirements and social distancing requirements) will remain in place.

Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering!

Orlando International Airport has also responded and indicated that their mask requirement will remain in place as the TSA recently extended their mask requirement for all planes and other forms of public transportation through part of September.

Click here to see more about Disney’s response to the Governor’s executive order.

5. All the Restaurant News

Hope you’re hungry because this week was full of restaurant news as well! First, Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort will be reopening soon for both breakfast and dinner.

Cape May Cafe Is Reopening!

The breakfast and dinner menus, both of which will be served family-style, and pricing have already been shared, and you can start making reservations on May 7th!

Click here to see the menus and pricing for Cape May Cafe!

Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s has been open for breakfast for a while. But, soon it will offer a character dining option at DINNER as well!

Chef Mickey’s

You can already get a look at the family-style dinner menu and pricing, and you can start making reservations on May 7th.

Click here to see Chef Mickey’s dinner menu and pricing!

While Chef Mickey’s will start offering more meals, another restaurant at the Contemporary will actually be temporarily closing. The Wave…of American Flavors will be temporarily closing in a few months for a LONG refurbishment ahead of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.

The Wave

Disney hasn’t yet shared when the Wave will reopen or what the refurbishment will entail exactly, but we’re on the lookout for more details.

Click here to see more about The Wave closing!

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, character dining will be coming back soon with the reopening of Tusker House Restaurant!

We can’t wait to see you here again, Donald!

The restaurant will be reopening this summer with a modified character experience featuring Donald and friends and a family-style meal.

Click here to see more about the reopening of Tusker House!

And finally in food news, the NEW Gelateria Toscana gelato stand in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion has opened!

The Spread!

We got a first look at this spot recently and got to try a whole host of different items from there!

Click here to see our review of the items from Gelateria Toscana!

6. Disney World’s College Program is Coming Back

The big news just didn’t stop this week! Disney’s College Program got suspended when the parks closed due to the pandemic last year. The program was then canceled for the fall of 2020 and its fate was unknown for a while.

College Program Pins

But this week Disney shared that Disney World’s College Program will be coming back this summer!

Click here to see more about the return of the College Program!

7. Disneyland Hotel News

This week we also got some pretty big Disneyland news. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will soon reopen at Disneyland Resort and you can already start making your reservations!

Just keep in mind that Paradise Pier guests will NOT have food or beverage options in the hotel when it first reopens. Instead, they’ll have to visit Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel or Downtown Disney to grab some grub.

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Soon, 2 more restaurants at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel will also be reopening for hotel guests to enjoy! And the back entrance to Disney California Adventure Park from the Grand Californian will also be reopening soon. If you’ll be heading to Disneyland Resort soon, you’ll have quite a few new/returning things to enjoy.

Click here to read more about what the food situation will be like at Paradise Pier when the hotel first reopens!

8. HALLOWEEN!!!!

And finally, we end our list of huge news with…Halloween news?! Yes, we are halfway to Halloween and to celebrate, Disney has made some huge park announcements.

First, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for this year has been canceled. But don’t worry, you’ll still have a special Halloween event to go to! This year, Mickey-s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is being replaced by the Disney After Hours BOO BASH!

Boo Bash ©Disney

There will be spooktacular characters, cavalcades, party music, candy, special sweet and savory treats, and more. The event will start taking place in August and will last through Halloween. Tickets will be on sale next month!

Click here to learn more about BOO BASH!

But, you don’t have to wait for BOO BASH to enjoy some Halloween festivities! NEW treats will be coming soon to Disneyland and Disney World to celebrate Halloween early.

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These new treats include Gideon’s Hand Pies, a Cauldron Cocoa Bomb, and other delights.

Click here to see all the Halloween goodies coming soon!

You can also cook up some Halloween items at home with these NEW Disney recipes. This fall we’ll all get to enjoy a NEW Disney+ special — Muppets Haunted Mansion! And we’ve gotten a peek at some of the NEW Halloween merchandise coming soon!

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Looks like we’ve got a whole bunch of boo-tiful things to look forward to.

Click here to check out that new Halloween merchandise coming soon!

But wait, there’s more! Want a look at some of the other news or cool stories that were shared this week? Check them out below:

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Here are the NEW eats!

And that’s our big news round-up for this week! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates all throughout the next week and let you know what we find.

Click here to see the official reopening date for Broadway in New York City!

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#HalfwaytoHalloween: Meet Cruella– the New Queen of Mean

To continue the #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration, we’re excited to see a new look at the most notoriously fashionable character, Cruella de Vil. Disney’s newest film “Cruella” explores the fascinating tale of how a gifted, nonconforming young girl named Estella evolved into the stylish villain Cruella we fear yet love today.

Countdown to Avengers Campus: Pingo Doce from “The Incredible Hulk”

As we get closer and closer to the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, we continue our look at some of the Marvelous details that will be found in the new land. Our next spotlight shines on a fun nod to one of the earliest films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Incredible Hulk. […]

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Disneyland Will Soon Offer COVID-19 Vaccines Onsite to Cast Members

Many individuals throughout the United States are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Disneyland Has Opened Again

We’ve seen Disney World offer to provide its Cast Members with a payment if they receive a vaccine, and Port Canaveral in Florida is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to cruise ship crews. Now we’ve got news about a vaccine effort taking place over in Disneyland.

According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccinations more than 15,000 Cast Members. These vaccinations will be distributed at 2 onsite locations. Specifically, there will be a vaccination distribution area at the Disneyland Hotel and another at a backstage pharmacy.

Disneyland is Open Once Again!

Pam Hymel, the Chief Medical Officer of the Disney parks stated, “This convenient option for cast members and their families to get the vaccine gives us more hope and optimism as we continue our efforts to fight COVID-19 in our community.”

Who will be eligible to get the vaccine? It depends on where you go.

Active and furloughed Disneyland Cast Members and their family members can get either the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccine starting on May 13th at the Disneyland Hotel location.

Welcome Back to Disneyland!!

Vaccines will continue to be eligible there through May and June. The vaccination center at the Disneyland Hotel is actually being done in partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency. That Disneyland Hotel vaccination center will only be open to Disneyland Cast Members and their families. Reservations are available through the Othena vaccine distribution system.

Disneyland Hotel

In terms of Disneyland’s backstage Pharmacy for Living Well, single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations will be available there beginning May 10th to active Cast Members only.

They’ll be available there through May, and vaccine appointments for that location can be made through the Disney Hub Cast Member website.

Disneyland

We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find.

Click here to see our photos and videos from Disneyland’s reopening!

Have you visited Disneyland since it reopened? Tell us in the comments.

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Reopens with Physical Distancing at Disney California Adventure

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After a long year, Disneyland Resort reopened on April 30th. Over in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree reopened with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Outside the entrance to the queue, hand sanitizer is available for guest use. Dad gum, we are excited to be back! There was only a five minute wait, how could we not hop on? Physical distancing markers are spread six feet apart throughout the queue. Everything seems to have gotten a touch […]

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Tips for Dining at the Reopened Disneyland Resort Parks

Now that Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure have reopened, we realize guests may have questions about how the experience has changed. This is especially true when it comes to dining. With that in mind, here are a few things we learned during our visit to the Disneyland Resort during reopening weekend. First, Disneyland’s app […]

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ALL the Menu Changes That Happened in Disney World in April

How is it May already? Like we swear it was just Christmas like yesterday! But the year is flying by, and we’ve seen SO many changes with Disney World restaurants recently!

Easter tart!

Easter snacks have come and gone, and we’re just about ready for May the 4th AND summer! But in the meantime, we’ve got all the menu updates that have happened at Disney World restaurants in April — buckle up, because there’s a lot!

Resort-Wide

Mickey Celebration Cakes

We were checking out menu updates and saw something at many locations where guests can get a Mickey Celebration Cakethese cakes have gone up in price from $35 to $39.

Mickey Celebration Cake on Display

We have started seeing new pricing on Mobile Order.

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Learn More About This Price Increase

Magic Kingdom

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

Turkey Leg fans! There’s a new place to grab that snack — Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Liberty Square!

Turkey Leg!!

This hunk of meat will cost you $12.49. And they usually only available after 7PM!

Read More About the Turkey Legs at Sleepy Hollow

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hollywood & Vine

There were some changes on the menu over at Hollywood & Vine!

  • Farmhouse Tossed Salad Bowl is now called Chopped Salad Bowl — a Plant-Based version is also available with Plant-Based Ranch Dressing
  • Beef Tenderloin has been replaced with Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Filet of Beef — Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans and Herb Relish 

Farmhouse Salad

  • NEW: Spice-rubbed Pork Loin — Creamy Soft Cheese Polenta, Spicy Mustard-Barbecue Sauce and Bacon-Peach Chutney
  • NEW: Asparagus and Summer Truffle Risotto — Sautéed Green Asparagus, Sliced Black Truffle, Plant-based Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula (Plant-based)

Read A Recent Review of Hollywood & Vine

Ronto Roasters

If you need Decaf coffee, you can now have a Black Caf — Decaf option for breakfast at Ronto Roasters.

Eating in a galaxy far, far away

A cup of the Black Caf — Decaf is $2.99.

Read Our Review of the New Plant-Based Breakfast Ronto Wrap!

EPCOT

EPCOT

Choza de Margarita

The next time you head over to Choza de Margarita, you’ll want to check out a new snack there — a Sweet Corn on the Cob covered in Chipotle Aioli, Quest Cotija, and Tajin Chile-Lime Powder.

Maybe not the snack you expected, but it’s the snack you needed

This snack is $7, and we thought it was pretty yummy!

Here’s our review of the new snack!

Le Cellier Steakhouse

The Appetizers section of Le Cellier Steakhouse’s menu has changed. Tuna Tartare has increased in price from $17 to $19. And there’s a NEW plant-based app to try: Plant-based House-made Chorizo Meatballs which is Street Corn, Avocado Crema, and Cheese Shreds for $18.

Le Cellier

Under Entrees, the Sustainable Fish Selection a la Paella has been changed Sustainable Fish. This dish includes Today’s Sustainable Fish Selection with Bamboo Rice, Miso Butter, Jalapeño Gel, and Sweet Onion Soubise.

Here’s What It Was Like Eating At A Newly Reopened Le Cellier

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Rainforest Cafe

There are just a few updates over at Rainforest Cafe — if you’re a fan of the Beyond Burger, it now has Boom Boom Sauce added to its list of ingredients.

Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom

You can also get new Smoothies and Freezes here served with a 21 oz. Celebration or Lightning Glass.

Read Our Most Recent Review of Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom

Disney Springs

Raglan Road Irish Pub

Raglan Road saw a few changes, too. The Boxty Baa Baa is gone and the Pull The Boxty is back. This is an Irish-style crispy boxty potato cake, pulled ham hock, and caramelized red onions with a Dubliner cheese sauce for $16. Here are the other changes:

  • Scallop Forest increased from $20 to $24 (Apps)
  • Fancy that Salmon has been replaced with Citrus Salmon Salad — North Atlantic Salmon Filet, Mixed Green Leaves, Charred Pickled Pearl Onions, Smoked Almonds, and Carrots with a Citrus Dressing for $19
  • NEW: Join our Club Sandwich — Joyce Farms Chicken, Smoked Bacon, Herb Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Gem Lettuce, Dubliner Cheddar, Basil Aioli on Sourdough for $20
  • NEW: Le Chicken — Roasted Chicken Breast with Chicken Mousse stuffed Thigh, Wilted Spinach, Smoked Mashed potato, and Chasseur Sauce for $25

Pull The Boxty

  • RETURNING: Worth the Wait Beef Sandwich — 12-hour Braised Beef, Sauteed Mushrooms, Crispy Onions, Garlic Aioli, and Smoked Cheddar on Ciabatta for $26
  • NEW: Leisurely Lamb — Pulled Braised Lamb Shank and Root Vegetable Irish Stew, Sauteed Baby Potatoes with Tarragon Oil, and an Herb Crumb for $29

Worth The Wait?

The Kids’ Menu has a price change, but this is good news – the Little Big Burger now costs $1 less! It decreased from $10 to $9. And for those of you who like the Strawberry Fields Mimosa, you’ll want to know that it’s now made with Grey Goose Vodka, rather than Ciroc Vodka.

Returning to brunch is the Bangin’ Bangers & Mighty Mash, which is Cheshire Heritage Pork Irish Banger, Mashed Potato, and Onion Gravy for $25.

Bangers and Mash

The Spiced Caramel Apple Martini has been removed from brunch drinks, but it’s okay because there’s a new drink — the Strawberry & Cucumber Mojito, which is Bacardi Superior Rum, Strawberry Purée, Muddled Cucumber and Mint, Lime Sour, and Ginger Ale for $15. And some old faves are returning to the drinks menu for brunch, lunch, AND dinner:

  • PJ’s Poison — Gunpowder Irish Gin, Muddled Orange, Rhubarb Bitters, Lemon Juice, Orange Whisky Marmalade, and Fever Tree Tonic with an Orange twist for $15
  • Blueberry Mint Lemonade — Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, Natural Lemonade, Fresh Muddled Mint, and Blueberry for $15

PJ’s Poison

Finally, the lunch and dinner drinks menu has lost one drink — the Raspberry Mint Lemonade. But there’s the new Rosemary and Maple Whiskey Sour, which is Dickel 12 Tennessee Whisky, Crushed Rosemary, Dark Maple Syrup, Egg White, and Lemon Sour for $15.

Read Our Review of the Strawberry Fields Mimosa

Disney’s BoardWalk

Trattoria al Forno

A few things have changed here on the Breakfast Menu:

  • Open-faced Italian Omelet replaced with Caprese Omelet — Mozzarella, Ripe Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Breakfast Potatoes served with choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage for $16
  • Fresh Fruit Platter replaced with Freshly Harvested Fruit Plate for $15
  • NEW: Florentine Frittata — Egg Whites, Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs, and Seasonal Fruit for $16

Open-Faced Omelet at Trattoria al Forno

The kid’s breakfast also saw a change: The Lil’ Swimmers Egg White Omelet has been renamed as Mickey Egg White Omelet and is served with choice of two selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $9.

Read Our Most Recent Review of Trattoria al Forno

Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas

Guess what? Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas has reopened! And with that reopening came a few price changes:

  • Piña Colada increased from $11 to $12
  • Frozen Strawberry Margarita decreased from $14 to $13
  • Assorted Beer increased from $8.25 – $10.25 to $8.75 – $10.25

The perfect summer sip!

That’s one more place to grab adult beverages on the BoardWalk!

Read Our Review of Boardwalk Joe’s St. Paddy’s Day Drink From Last Year!

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks

Over at Old Key West, Turtle Shack has also reopenedAnd that menu saw QUITE a few updates. Here’s what’s different:

  • REMOVED: All Beef Hot Dog with Chili and cheese
  • REMOVED: Soft Pretzel with Cheese Sauce
  • REMOVED: Taylor Turkey Sandwich
  • Tuna Salad increased from $7.79 to $9.99
  • Caesar Salad — Shrimp option is no longer available, only chicken — increased from $7.79 to $10.99

Turtle Shack is open!

  • Mango-Rum Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich increased from $9.99 to $10.49
  • Turkey Sandwich removed from Kids’ Menu
  • Carrot Cake removed from desserts

Check Out How Old Key West Gave Its Most Iconic Treat A St. Patrick’s Day Makeover

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Uzima Springs Pool Bar

If you’re looking to grab a snack at the Uzima Springs Pool Bar at Animal Kingdom Lodge, you’ll need to know about these changes:

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is now named Caesar Salad with Chicken with Oak-grilled Chicken Sliced with Romaine, Parmesan and Caesar Dressing for $9.99
  • REMOVED: Tuna Pita Platter
  • NEW: Ham and Cheddar Sandwich — Creole Honey Mustard on Sunflower Multigrain Bread served with Chips for $9.99

Uzima Springs Pool Bar

  • NEW: Tuna Salad Wrap — Romaine, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, and Cucumber with Citrus-marinated Olives for $9.99
  • REMOVED: Strawberry Smoothie

Check Out Our Review of a Fruity Drink We Had At This Bar

The Mara

The Mara started serving dinner again! It previously only had breakfast available, but now it has extended its hours and has added some new things to its menu.

  • Tamarind Barbecue Pork Sandwich — Tamarind-seasoned Barbecue Pulled Pork on a Brioche Bun with Kool Slaai (Coleslaw) topping on the side and served with French Fries for $10.79
  • Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger — Grilled 1/3 lb Black Angus Burger topped with Bacon and Sharp Cheddar on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries and a Pickle for $12.99
  • Braai Chicken Flatbread — Freshly prepared Flatbread with a Sun-dried Tomato Pesto topped with Oak-fired Chicken pieces, Bacon, Red Onion, Mozzarella and Saag Dahl Ranch Drizzle for $10.49

The Mara Is Now Open for Dinner!

  • Ham and Cheddar Sandwich — Creole Honey Mustard on Sunflower Multigrain Bread and served with Chips for $9.99
  • Marrakesh Falafel Platter — Tabbouleh, Cucumber-Tomato Salad, Hummus, and Tahini Sauce served with Pita Bread for $11.99
  • Half Rotisserie Chicken — Served with Roasted Potatoes and Sweet Corn Succotash for $14.49

Inside The Mara

  • Tuna Salad Wrap — Romaine, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, and Cucumber with Citrus-marinated Olives for $9.99
  • Caesar Salad — A bed of Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, and Shredded Parmesan served with Caesar Dressing on the side for $7.99

Read more about The Mara opening for dinner here!

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Rix Sports Bar and Grill

A LOT has changed at Coronado Springs’ Rix Sports Bar and Grill! And a lot of those changes involve things disappearing from the menu — so if your favorites are gone, we’re sorry! Here’s what’s changed on the Appetizers side of things:

  • REMOVED: Thai Shrimp
  • Chips & Salsa — Fresh made Corn Tortilla Chips, and House Made Salsa for $12
  • REMOVED: Giant Pretzel and Queso
  • You can now add Chili Con Carne to the Nachos for a total of $19
  • NEW: Beer Battered Onion Rings — Fried Pale Ale Beer Battered Onion Rings piled high with a Chipotle Ranch Dressing for $15

Nachos!

Only one item got removed from Soups and Salads, but there are NEW things to try:

  • REMOVED: Rix Salad
  • NEW: Chile con Carne — Braised Beef, 3 Bean Blend, Spices, and garnished with Tortilla Chips for $8
  • NEW: Soup and Half Sandwich — Half Grilled Cheese Sandwich on Sourdough Bread with Choice of Tomato Basil Soup or Chile con Carne for $12
  • NEW: Buffalo Chicken Salad — Arcadian Mix, Fried Buffalo Chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Celery and Chipotle Ranch Dressing for $13

Entrance to Rix

You can no longer get a Turkey Burger, which is now missing from the Signature Sandwiches and Favorites part of the menu. But there are some new burgers and sandwiches:

  • BBQ Ranch Burger — Half-Pound Burger, Smoked Cheddar, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Crispy Onion Straws, and House-BBQ Ranch Dressing on a Toasted Roll for $18.50
  • Turkey Club — Oven Roasted Turkey, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Avocado Aioli, Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato on Sourdough for $18
  • Ale Battered Fish & Chips — Beer Battered Cod, House Made Tartar Sauce, and Blue Cheese Cole Slaw for $19

The Queso Fundido Burger is still around!

  • Rix Signature Hot Dog — Cajun Dog — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh-baked Bolillo Bun. Grilled Onions, Creole Mustard, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Spicy Cajun BBQ Sauce, and Applewood-smoked Bacon for $15
  • Rix Signature Hot Dog — Polish Boy — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh-baked Bolillo Bun. Vienna Polis Kielbasa, Chili con Carne, BBQ Sauce, Bleu Cheese Slaw, Crispy French Fries, and Onion Straws for $15
  • Rix Signature Hot Dog — Mayan Dog — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh-baked Bolillo Bun. Mexican Street Corn, Green Chiles Queso Fresco, and Chipotle Aioli for $15

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich bringing the heat!

The Sides dishes part of the menu has a description change. Cole Slaw is now listed as Blue Cheese Cole Slaw, but the price remains the same for $5. Also, Mac ‘n Cheese is on the menu for $8.

Two desserts are now gone: Lemon Meringue Pie and Dark Chocolate Cake! Two new ones took their place:

  • New York Cheesecake — Served with Berry Compote for $8
  • Hot Fudge Brownie — Warm, Chocolate Brownie in Molten Chocolate Sauce with Vanilla Gelato for $12 — Add Bourbon Caramel Sauce for $3, Add Ancho Reyes Chocolate Sauce for $3

We don’t want to say goodbye!

The Kids’ Menu has been updated, too. Here’s what’s different now:

  • REMOVED: Nachos
  • Hot Dog All Beef Hot Dog served with a choice of Waffle Fries, side of Grapes, or Small Salad for $10
  • Grilled Chicken — Grilled Chicken Breast served with fresh Broccoli and Waffle Fries for $10
  • Mac & Cheese — served with a choice of Waffle Fries, side of Grapes, or Small Salad for $10
  • REMOVED: Warm Fudge Brownie

Rix Sports Bar and Grill

There are TWO new desserts for kids, though. One is a Scoop of Ice Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate) for $5. The other, though is a Cotton Candy Cheesecake. Yes, this is a good reason to order off the kid’s menu!

Read Our Review of the Cotton Candy Cheesecake

El Mercado de Coronado

Chicken Tenders have been added to the menu at El Mercado de Coronado. These are Breaded Chicken Tenders with seasoned Fries and dipping sauce for $13. The kids’ menu has a change, too — Macaroni and Cheese is now served with fries, instead of applesauce or chips.

El Mercado de Coronado

There are also some changes to the breakfast menu:

  • NEW: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich — served with Breakfast Hash Browns for $9.50
  • Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Burrito replaced with Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich served with Breakfast Hash Browns for $9.50
  • NEW: Grande Fiesta Bowl — Scrambled Eggs with Cheese and Green Onions served with Sausage and Home Fries for $11.50
  • Lemon Blueberry Pancakes replaced with Buttermilk Pancakes — Three Buttermilk Pancakes with Sausage for $10.75

See Photos of El Mercado de Coronado’s Reopening

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

California Grill

Let’s start with the Appetizer Changes:

  • Hearts of Romaine is now made with California Blue Cheese, rather than Point Reyes Blue Cheese
  • REMOVED: Plant City Strawberry Salad
  • NEW: Alaskan King Crab Tart — Asparagus, Blood Orange, Baby Fennel, Petite Mesclun, and Citrus Vinaigrette for $18

Hearts of Romaine Salad

If you’re looking for some new lunch entrees at California Grill, there have been a few updates, including some classics being served with new sides:

  • NEW: 20-oz Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak — Potato-Cheese Croquettas, Grilled Onions, Malt Vinegar Aïoli and Triple Garlic Butter for $64 (also available as an allergy-friendly option)
  • REMOVED: Snake River Farms Wagyu Striploin
  • REMOVED: Four Cheese Flatbread
  • Oak-Fired Filet of Beef is now served with Jumbo Asparagus, Spring Onion Vinaigrette, Aligot Potatoes, and Fig-Onion Demi
  • Grilled Pork Tenderloin is now served with Goat Cheese Polenta, Mushrooms, Bratwurst, Braised Fennel and Blueberry-Zinfandel Glaze

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

  • REMOVED: Black Grouper
  • NEW: Wild Alaskan Halibut — Purple Hasselback Potatoes, Spring Vegetable Succotash, Bacon, Ramps, and Corn Nectar for $48
  • Jumbo Scallops are now served with Herbed Basmati Rice, Cashew Chutney, Lobster, Bok Choy, Baby Shiitake and Green Curry-Coconut Nage
  • Green Circle Chicken is now served with Pecorino Risotto, Spring Onion-Green Garlic Agrodolce, Buttermilk-fried Mushrooms, and Madeira Jus
  • NEW: Colorado Lamb Loin — Spring Onion Gnudi, Jumbo White Asparagus, English Pea, Wild Mushroom and Lamb Jus (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut and Soy Allergies) for $55

Black Grouper

There’s also a new dessert: No-Sugar-Added Mango Mousse with Green Tea Chiffon. It comes with Hibiscus Meringue, Green Tea Crumble, and Mango-Lemon Grass Sauce (also available as an allergy-friendly option) for $14. Also, the Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé has been replaced by the Grand Marnier Soufflé, which is made with Grand Marnier Anglaise and Macerated Oranges (which contains alcohol products) for $17.

The Mixed Berry Balsamic Sorbet is also gone — it’s been replaced with White Peach and Bay Leaf Sorbet, which is Lemon Pound Cake, Chantilly Cream, Peach Gel, and Vanilla-compressed Peaches for $11.

See How Some Disney World Restaurants Have COMPLETELY CHANGED

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

The Artist’s Palette

You can now get Saratoga Salad without chicken at The Artist’s Palette.

Saratoga Salad with Chicken.

Without chicken, the cost is $8.99.

Read Our Review of The Artist’s Palette

Backstretch Pool Bar

The Backstretch Pool Bar at Saratoga Springs has reopened for the season! And it looks like pizza has been added to the menu. You can get a Pepperoni Pizza for $7.99.

Saratoga Springs

Or you can get a Cheese Pizza for $7.49.

Read Our Review Of A Pizza Covered In Fruit!

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Olivia’s Cafe

Olivia’s Cafe has changed some of its allergy-friendly options. Both the Bacon Cheeseburger and Miss Vickie’s Veggie Burger no longer come served on a Kaiser Roll, but on allergy-friendly bread.

Olivia’s Cafe — a seriously underrated resort table service restaurant

There are also some new allergy-friendly desserts:

  • NEW: Ice Cream Sundae — Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce and Mickey Sprinkles (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies) for $5
  • NEW: Mixed Berries — (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies) for $5.50

Check Out These New Yummy Disney Snacks That Are Allergy-Friendly!

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market

There’s a whole new section on the breakfast menu at Centertown Market. It’s “Fresh Fruit” — here’s what’s available:

  • Grapes for $5.69
  • Mixed Fruit Cup for $5.69
  • Pineapple Fruit Cup for $5.69
  • Banana for $2.29
  • Red Apple for $2.29
  • Apples with caramel for $3.99
  • Orange for $2.29

Centertown Market Egg Omelette

Two new beverages are now on the breakfast menu, too:

  • Vitaminwater Power-C Dragonfruit for $4.49
  • Vitaminwater Zero Rise for $4.49m

Read Our Latest Review of Centertown Market

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

P & J’s Southern Takeout

There’s a brand new breakfast sandwich at Fort Wilderness. It’s the Bacon Breakfast Sandwich for $8.99, which is a Fresh-baked Croissant with Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar served with Potato Barrels. Also, a new coffee drink has landed — the Wilderness Bark Latte. It’s coffee with hazelnut and chocolate, and a hearty drizzle of chocolate syrup. It’s topped with whipped cream and even more chocolate. YES, Please! And it’s available hot or iced.

Wilderness Bark Latte

And it tasted like Nutella in a cup, and yeah, that made us happy. You can grab one now for $4.89.

Read our full review of the Wilderness Bark Latte here

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork

There’s a new dessert over at Roaring Fork. It’s the Roaring S’more, which is a Chocolate Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake, and Caramel Marshmallow.

Photogenic, but at what cost?

It’s a messy dessert, with a LOT going on. You can get it now for $5.79.

Read Our Review of the Roaring Smore

Geyser Point Bar and Grill

So what’s changed at Geyser Point? Here’s what we’ve got:

  • NEW: Crispy Salmon Croquettes — with Miso Tartar Sauce for $13
  • NEW: Roasted Salmon — served over warm Ancient Grains, Petit Greens, Grilled Vegetables and Lemon Vinaigrette for $16
  • REMOVED: Dark Roast Coffee Infused with Chocolate Gelato
  • REMOVED: Campfire Brownie

Campfire Brownie

We really hope the Campfire Brownie isn’t gone for good.

Here’s Why We Love Geyser Point So Much

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Grand Floridian Cafe

Hold on to your hats — there are a LOT of updates at the Grand Floridian Cafe! Although the Seasonal Soup has been available at the Grand Floridian Cafe for some time, it’s now officially listed on the menu as an appetizer for $11. 

Seasonal Tomato Soup

There are also two entrees from the secret menu here that have made it to the official menu:

  • Buttermilk-fried Chicken and Waffle made with Hand-breaded Chicken Breast, Applewood-smoked Bacon and Malted Waffle with Sriracha-Honey Drizzle for $24.
  • Brioche French Toast, a Madagascar Vanilla Bean-scented Brioche French Toast served with Bacon or Sausage for $17.
  • Lobster Benedict — Two-poached Eggs, Lobster, Asparagus, and Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin for $21.

Lobster Benedict

The Kids Menu has a few changes, too:

  • NEW: Chopped Romaine Salad with Ranch Dressing for $5. 
  • NEW: Grilled Chicken Breast served with a choice of two selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $12.
  • REMOVED: Beef Skewer with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce
  • NEW: Grilled Flat Iron Steak served with choice of two Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $15.

For the Kids’ Create-Your-Own meals, new options include Sticky Rice and Worms in Dirt. Fruit Salad is now available all day. Roasted Potatoes and Sliced Apples have been removed from the menu.

Grand Floridian Cafe

Here’s what’s changed with non-alcoholic beverages:

  • The option to add Chocolate, Caramel, or Vanilla Flavored Syrup to your specialty Joffrey’s coffee is now listed on the menu for $.50. These were previously available, but not listed on the menu as they are now.
  • Several non-alcoholic specialties have been removed from the dinner menu: The Tropical SplashRaspberry Colada, and Frozen Cappuccino are all morning-only now.
  • You can also now snag a Hubert’s Pomegranate Limeade for $5.49 at dinner!

Frozen Cappuccino

Two breakfast cocktails were added back to the menu. There’s the Chipotle Bloody Mary, made with House-made Chipotle-infused Vodka, and garnished with Jumbo Shrimp, Chorizo, and a Lime-Salted Rim for $14. And there’s the Grand Mimosa made with Champagne, Orange Juice, and a Splash of Grand Marnier for $14.

Florida Sunshine

Finally, six Signature Cocktails were added back to the breakfast and dinner menus:

  • Florida Sunshine made with Peach Schnapps, Chambord, Sevdka Vodka, and a splash of Orange and Cranberry Juices for $14.
  • Grand Colada, a tropical blend of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Coconut, and Pineapple topped with Bols Blue Curaçao for $13.
  • Key West, a frozen blend of Bacardí Superior Rum, Puréed Strawberries, and Orange Juice for $13.
  • Grand Margarita — a combo of Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour for $14.
  • Magical Star Cocktail is made with X-Fusion Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, and a souvenir Multicolored Glow Cube for $15.

Learn More About The Grand Floridian Menu Changes

Gasparilla Island Grill

There’s a new dessert at Gasparilla Island Grill — Tropical Flamingo Miniature Gateau. It’s a Golden Sponge Cake filled with a Tropical-flavored Mousse and topped with a Sugar and Buttercream Flamingo.

Let’s see what’s new at Gasparilla Island Grill!

This cake is available now for $7.99.

Read our review of the Mimosa Gateau!

Disney Springs

Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar

The drink menu at Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar saw quite a few changes! Here’s what we saw:

  • Enzo’s Cosmopolitan is now made with Tito’s Vodka, instead of Belvedere Single Estate Rye Smogory Forest Vodka
  • 007 is now made with Tanqueray Gin, instead of Hendrick’s Gin
  • Holly Hill is now made with Absolut Vodka, instead of Ketel One
  • Limoncello Gimlet is now made with Hendrick’s Gin, instead of Monkey’s 47 Gin

Strawberry Fields, Limoncello Gimlet, and Luciano Spritz

  • NEW: Enzo’s Smash — Monkey’s 47 Gin, Limoncello, Simple Syrup, and Soda Water for $18
  • NEW: Worth Melting For — 44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Sweet-and-Sour, and Agave Nectar for $14
  • NEW: Blueberry Lemonade — Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade with Juices of Lemon and Pomegranate topped with Sprite for $14

Learn More About Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar’s Reopening

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

There’s a new salad to try over at Blaze — the Fresh Berry Salad with fresh seasonal berries, feta, and blackberry balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of mixed greens.

YUM! ©Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

This salad is available as an entree for $8.95, or you can get it as a side for $5.95.

Learn More About This New Berry Salad

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

There’s a new menu item over at Wolfgang Puck. The Kurobuta Pork Ribeye is served with grilled asparagus over kumquat marmalade and a kumquat emulsion!

Kurobuta Pork Ribeye ©Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

We can’t wait to try it!

See Photos from Wolfgang Puck’s Reopening

Earl of Sandwich

Two menu items have been removed from the menu at Earl of Sandwich: the Best BLT and the Featured Soup.

Le Frenchy Sandwich ©Disney

Also, Assorted Fountain Beverages decreased in price from $3.49 to $3.39.

Here’s That Time We tried Mac and Cheese…On A Sandwich

Chicken Guy!

Under Salad Bowls, the Southwest Sweet Corn is now Mexican Street Corn and comes with Charred Corn, Slaw, Roasted Peppers, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Grilled Scallions and crispy Tortilla Strips served with Cumin Lime Mojito and Chipotle Ranch Sauces.

Chicken Guy!

The salad is still $8.99.

Read Our Latest Review of Chicken Guy!

Whew — that’s a lot. But we’ll continue to watch for updates and keep you in the know!

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