Greetings from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! We’re here this morning because something HUGE has returned to Disney World: buffets!
Animal Kingdom Lodge
We’ve already seen a few recently reopened buffets pop up over at the Disneyland Resort, but now we’re checking out the first all-you-care-to-eat buffet experience to return to Disney World since last year’s closures began at Boma, which reopened today.
Since Disney World reopened last year, any all-you-care-to-enjoy dining experiences have been converted to family-style service. Boma is the first restaurant to reopen with a buffet service.
Jambo everybody!
We’re all checked in and ready to have breakfast at Boma for reopening day! pic.twitter.com/3jHE32svGI
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 20, 2021
Boma
After we checked in for our reservation, we were brought over to our table.
Boma
It’s so nice to be back at Boma! This is a more high-end buffet than what you might expect so we’re ready to return to the eats.
Boma
We spotted the serving stations as we made our way through the restaurant.
Boma is the first Disney World spot to offer buffet-style dining since the parks reopened. pic.twitter.com/saZK6EMCma
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 20, 2021
It was definitely interesting to see a traditional buffet back in action. Health measures-wise, the buffet is pretty much the same as it was pre-closure, with a few minor changes.
Buffet
You’ll spot lots of hand-sanitizer stations, for instance, to keep your hands clean while you serve. The buffet IS still self-service.
Hand Sanitizer
You’ll also spot signage reminding guests to wear a mask when up from their table, especially around the buffet. The only other health change is that the omelets are now grab-and-go instead of an omelet station.
Buffet
Food-wise a LOT of Boma favorites have returned like Mickey and Simba Waffles…
Waffles
…Turkey Bobotie…
Bobotie
…Sticky Buns…
Sticky Buns
…and a LOT more.
Pastries
One new item we spotted was this helping of Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs. We can’t WAIT to try those.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Since this is a buffet, you can grab any food item you would like (and as much of it as you can eat!)…
Here’s what we grabbed for breakfast! pic.twitter.com/weDEStbDoE
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 20, 2021
Spread!
We’ll bring you a FULL REVIEW of our breakfast soon AND we’ll be back to check out Boma’s dinner buffet this evening, so be sure to stay tuned for more of the latest updates from Disney World as buffet dining returns!
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Which do you prefer: buffets or family-style dining? Let us know in the comments!
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