Do you have any restaurants that are on your must do list when visiting Disney World? There is now another one to add to your list that you may not have heard of before. Caribbean Beach Resort Caribbean Beach Resort is one of the five moderate resorts on property. Guests are transported back in time to the […]
The Halloween Festival will return to Disneyland Paris in 2023 from October 1 to November 5. The after-hours Halloween parties are rumored to be returning for three nights, but this hasn’t been confirmed yet. More details will be announced at a later date but read about some of the Halloween Festival offerings below.
Dare to say ‘boo!’ to a Disney Villain?
This year, pluck up the courage for mischievous encounters with Disney’s most Villainously Important People in their den and around Disneyland Park.
A Night Fall with Disney Villains
This year, as the sun sets, Disney Villains bewitch Sleeping Beauty Castle with projections, music, and water fountains for a freakishly fun moment.
Witness the Return of a Fan-favorite Halloween Cavalcade
Pumpkins of all ages will jump for joy as spine-tingly music haunts the airwaves and Disney Characters parade along the streets of Disneyland Park dressed in eye-popping autumn attire.
Meet Disney Characters in High Spirits
Spend a spirited, marvelous moment with Donald, Goofy, and their friends, all fa-boo-lously dressed in their bewitching best and adding their own unique cheekiness to the Halloween fun.
Fangtastic Halloween Delights
From one-off Disney Villain-inspired bites to devilicious fine dining, there’s a tasty treat for every trickster this Halloween.
Spooky Halloween Souvenirs
Give your mischievous memories of this Halloween the power to live forever with a selection of souvenirs.
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Women’s History Month is celebrated in March of every year and Walt Disney World is once again offering special food and beverage items created by women chefs, mixologists, pastry chefs, and other culinary experts. Here is the full list of new and returning Women’s History Month food and beverage items.
Disney Resort Hotels
Disney’s All-Star Movies, Disney’s All-Star Music, and Disney’s All-Star Sports
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available)
Chocolate ‘Muse’ Cake: Chocolate mousse with orange-ginger panna cotta, sugar cookie, chocolate glaze, and black currant whipped cream (New)
Chef Assistant Ashley’s flavors in this treat represent a balance of strength (orange-ginger), boldness (black currant), and beauty (chocolate)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
The Mara (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) and Boma: Flavors of Africa(Available March 1 through 31)
South African Vegetable Bowl: Sweet potato stew, tomato and sunflower butter, and pilau rice topped with dates, apricot achar, and a creamy avocado-tahini (Plant-based)
Chef Khuloud was inspired by African flavors and her Syrian roots
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available March 1 through 31; available March 1 through 31)
How Far I’ll Go Haupia Pie: Rich chocolate coconut pie with a layer of coconut haupia custard topped with sweet cream and macadamia nuts (New)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass (Available through March 30; mobile order available)
Tiana Praline Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with pecan-praline filling, vanilla buttercream, and chocolate décor
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Centertown Market (Available starting March 1; mobile order available)
Tropical Paradise Cheesecake: Classic cheesecake topped with passionfruit coulis, mousse, popping boba pearls, and white chocolate (New)
Chef Assistant Yaneth was inspired by the flavors of a tropical paradise, the Caribbean
Tea Time Salad: Endive and arugula salad with Earl Grey vinaigrette, strawberries, and lavender-fennel pollen-infused goat cheese (New)
Chef Chelsea was inspired by the flavors commonly found at afternoon tea with a unique twist.
Coconut Flan with passion fruit sauce, fresh passionfruit, and mango with a hibiscus tuille and edible flowers (New)
Chef Assistant Meg was inspired by a love of flowers, bright flavors, and Surrealism – a piece of edible art.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Gasparilla Island Grill (Available March 1 through 31; available March 1 through 31)
Gingerbread Latte Whoopie Pie: Gingerbread whoopie pie filled with latte cream
Inspired by the gingerbread through the partnership between Proprietor Debbie and Pastry Chef Kristine
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available starting March 1) and Riverside Mill Food Court (Available March 1 through 31)
Wishing On Stars: Mango mousse with coconut-lime gelée, coconut glaze, and décor fit for a princess (Mobile order available)
Available at Various Resorts
Honey-Thyme Pork Loin with Roasted Garden Vegetables: Tender pork loin with roasted garden vegetables, edible flowers, and honey-thyme reduction (New) Available at the following March 1 through 31 (Mobile order available):
World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Chef Becky drew inspiration from the blooming vegetables and ingredients of the springtime
Available at Various Lounges and Table-service Restaurants at Disney Resort Hotels(Available through March 31)
Whiskey Tradition: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, pineapple juice, almond, agave, and angostura bitters
Features Uncle Nearest Whiskey, which is both a Black-owned and Women-owned business
Available at Various Pool Bars and Table-service Restaurants (Available through March 30)
Pineapple Mule: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. Ginger Bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint
Features Uncle Nearest Whiskey, which is both a Black-owned and Women-owned business
Her Hops Beer Flight featuring beers from all women-led or owned breweries, including Robonaut Red Ale from Playalinda Brewing Co., You’re My Boy, Blue! from Brew Bus Brewing, Hakuna Matata from D9 Brewing Company, and Duke’s Cold Nose from Bold City Brewery
The Ganachery (Available March 1 through 31)
Ahsoka Pop: Plant-based coconut and blueberry ganache enrobed in dark chocolate
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available March 1 through 31)
Nona’s Homestyle Meatballs: Hand-crafted Italian meatballs, Sunday gravy, basil pesto, home-made lemon ricotta, grilled focaccia, and grated pecorino Romano
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. in The Landing (Available March 1 through 31)
Disney Encanto Familia Madrigal Blend: Special blend featuring Mirabel Madrigal herself
Exclusive Disney Princess Ripples
The Polite Pig (Available March 1 through 31)
Grandma’s Beef Tips & Gravy: Pillowy bed of white rice with a creamy, smoked mushroom twist dressed in a savory, hearty, and herby tenderloin beef gravy. It is accompanied by sous vide carrots in a rosemary chicken broth and then lightly grilled with the house maple glaze with a gentle kick of spice
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If you are planning on being at Disneyland Paris in October through early November you can be a part of the Halloween celebration returning this year. What’s Happening: From October 1 to November 5, 2023, a wickedly fun Halloween atmosphere will descend upon Disneyland Paris. What to Expect: Dare to say ‘boo!’ to a Disney Villain?-This […]
Earl of Sandwich and Earl of Sandwich Tavern in Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District are now open. What’s Happening: Foodies are flocking to the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort as Earl of Sandwich and Earl of Sandwich Tavern have officially opened. Earl of Sandwich is a fan favorite of the area, making its return to […]
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Encantois one of our favorite recent Disney films, and it’s remained popular among fans for quite some time. Now, Disney has brought Encanto to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival in a new way — with gorgeous topiaries! You can see some familiar faces from La Familia Madrigal standing in front of Spaceship Earth.
We’ll be bringing you all the news you need to know from the festival, like food reviews, a look at the merchandise, and all the entertainment. Stay tuned to DFB for more!
Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World!
Food in Disney World can be expensive, so you don’t want to waste money buying BAD snacks and meals! Don’t worry — we’re here to help you sort out which eats you should get and which you should SKIP.
Before we get to the best and worst eats, we’ve got to let you in on a secret: There’s a simple tool that can make your Disney World meal planning super easy — the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2023. We wrote the guide based on decades of experience dining at the parks and hotels, and it’s full of reviews, pictures, and details about every single restaurant. We also included our best tips and strategies to help you create the perfect plan for your group.
A deep dive into Disney World restaurants — including all of our recommendations — is inside!
We discovered a NEW snack at Terra Treats in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: the Buffalo Chicken Pizza for $7.29. It’s a thick-crust pizza with chunks of chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese.
The buffalo flavor really comes through
We thought this was a great snack! The amount of chicken on the pizza was impressive, and the buffalo flavor really came through (so if you’re not a fan of buffalo sauce, you’ll want to steer clear). The crust was soft and fluffy, and it was fun to have a different variety of pizza other than just your basic cheese and pepperoni.
Look at all that chicken
Now is this the BEST pizza we’ve had in Disney World? Well, no, but it is ONE of the best we’ve had at a quick-service location. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something a little different, but not TOO different. It’s also another reason why we’ll argue that Animal Kingdom has some of the best food in all of Disney World!
This “new” treat was essentially a normal Mickey beignet with a generous amount of icing and Mardi Gras sprinkles on top (instead of the classic powdered sugar). You can get one for $3.99. When we got ours, it was piping hot, pillowy, and sweet.
Fluffy!
Note that the Mickey beignets at Port Orleans aren’t the airy, light beignets that you’ll find in New Orleans. They’re denser and cakeier (like a donut), but we still think they’re delicious.
We loved this refreshing treat! The waffle was warm and fresh and combined beautifully with the ice cream. The standout flavor is the lemon curd, which was delicious! We also loved the texture of the pearls.
Pretty but messy
We didn’t have any complaints, but it’s a pretty big treat, so you might want to share this one with a friend or two. And don’t forget to grab several napkins, because it melts fast and quickly becomes messy. If you love vanilla and lemon flavors and need a refreshing treat on a hot day, you’ll 100% want to grab this treat.
The Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie was a limited-time treat at the Boardwalk Deli for Valentine’s Day. It was definitely one of the best Valentine’s Day treats we had this year!
Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie
It was a strawberry cheesecake with chocolate cream and crisp pink pearls on a fudgy brownie for $5.29. The brownie was rich, fudgy, and gooey, and the strawberry cheesecake was light and complemented the brownie perfectly.
Inside
Although this treat is not available anymore, you should be on the lookout for it to return next year!
Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the American Adventure pavilion has a variety of barbecue dishes, like Kansas City Smoked Half Chicken, Memphis Dry-rub Pork Ribs, and Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwiches. But we’ve seen all that before. We recently discovered a NEW offering at this spot. Check out the new Loaded Burnt EndsFries, which are Seasoned French Fries with Burnt Ends, Macaroni & Cheese, and Beer-battered Onion Rings…are you drooling yet?
Yum
As you can see, this “snack” is really more of a full meal. There’s a LOT of mac ‘n cheese and brisket piled on top of the fries, so this could easily be lunch for one or a hearty snack to share. We thought the fries were super tasty, although they were pretty salty (they had a dry rub on them). That mac ‘n cheese helped to balance out the saltiness a bit, so make sure you eat those parts together.
New Loaded Fries
Although you could attempt to eat these with your hands, you’re probably better off tackling them with a fork (and lots of napkins). You can get this snack right now for $12.99. Don’t forget that you can use Mobile Order at Regal Eagle, so you can order your fries from your phone and then pick them up without waiting in line!
We recently reviewed several eats at Gasparilla Island Grill, which is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The Grill is counter-service, which means no reservations are necessary. It also has Mobile Order available, so you can order your food ahead of time and schedule a time to come and pick it up without waiting in line.
Inside the grill
One of the items we tried was the Artisan Burger for $14.49. This is a Grilled Signature-blend Burger with Brisket, and Chuck topped with Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion on a Toasted Brioche Bun, served with French Fries. This burger had one major problem: it was VERY dry. You really needed some kind of sauce to make it edible. A sauce would also solve the problem that this burger was pretty bland, as there didn’t seem to be much seasoning at all.
Artisan Burger
Think about a stereotypical burger that you can get just about anywhere, and you’ll know exactly how this burger tastes. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! It was a solid hamburger and would be a good choice for picky eaters (as long as you picked up some barbecue sauce or ketchup to add to it).
Here’s the inside
Luckily, our meal was redeemed by the Blackened Chicken Sandwich (for $12.29) and the AMAZING house-made Macaroni and Cheese (for $4.49 or as the side of a combo meal).
We stopped by Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort to review the World Premiere Food Court. This spot is very convenient if you’re staying at the All-Star Movies hotel, but should you go out of your way to eat here? Based on our latest review…maybe not. We tried the Sesame Chicken Stir Fry and Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili, neither of which impressed us.
World Premiere Food Court
The stir fry comes with chicken, broccoli, red peppers, and onions and is served on a bed of Jasmine rice for $11.99. The chili bowl is fairly simple; it is a meat and bean chili topped with cheddar cheese and served in a bread boule. This dish is $9.99, making these excellent picks for those on a budget.
Let’s try them out!
The chili bowl came in a bread bowl made to look like Mickey, which we thought was a nice touch. We thought the chili itself was seasoned well and reminded us of the flavors you’d enjoy in a taco. So what was the problem? The bread was VERY dry and even the chili didn’t really help.
Walt’s Chili
Unlike the chili, the sesame chicken was very light. It was still a good serving but the fresh ingredients made it less heavy, and it’s a good option for when you’re craving some veggies after filling up on theme park food. However, the sesame sauce was minimal, and we thought this dish was pretty bland and under-seasoned. If you can’t handle spices, this could be a nice dish for you, but if you’re expecting an Asian dish with some zing, this isn’t it.
Sesame Chicken
The meal wasn’t great, but we really enjoyed dessert! We had the Box Office Cupcake, which costs $5.49. It’s made up of a traditional yellow cake filled with caramel and topped with marshmallow buttercream and peanut-pretzel-popcorn brittle. Every single part of this was wonderful: the marshmallow frosting was light and fluffy, the caramel filling was rich, and the cake wasn’t dry at all.
Box Office Cupcake
Overall, we thought the World Premiere Food Court was a decent place to eat. The food isn’t anything adventurous, but if you’re traveling with a picky eater or need to please a large group of people, you’re sure to find what you need here. When we went, the dining room was practically empty, and it was nice to enjoy some quiet time. For those who prefer more upscale dining, you probably want to skip this food court, but after a long day in the parks when you just need something to fill your tummy before bed, this might just hit the spot.
The Strawberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pie returned to Trolley Car Café in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Valentine’s Day. It’s a red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream and topped with strawberry buttercream.
Strawberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pie
We’re just going to say we LOVED last year’s version of the snack. But this year, this treat had a lot less buttercream in the middle, and that’s our first complaint about it. Now, we can’t really complain about the flavors because the strawberry and red velvet cake tasted GREAT together. It’s also a very pretty dessert, especially with that edible glitter on top of the strawberry. The buttercream was also tasty, but we just needed MORE.
It’s pretty
The cake with this year’s snack was also not as moist as we would’ve liked. And overall, the texture of the cream in the middle was also kinda’ off for us — it almost reminded us of eating shortening (not that we do that regularly). Honestly, we thought this was only a step above a Hostess snack cake. But it is only $4.99, meaning that it’s one of the less expensive snacks in Disney World, so if that’s your thing, go for it. It will be available for a limited time, though, so keep that in mind.
For Valentine’s Day this year, we tried the Valentine’s Chocolate Cupcake from Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s a chocolate cupcake base with pink and white buttercream frosting. This little cutie is topped with red, pink, and white sprinkles and chocolate Mickey ears to make it all the more festive, and it’s available for $5.49. But is it worth the cost?
Valentine’s Chocolate Cupcake
Well, we thought the cake was perfectly moist and that the frosting was thick and creamy — just the way we like it! The sprinkles were a fun addition, but they didn’t do much in terms of flavor. It’s piled HIGH with frosting, which may be a positive or a negative depending on how you feel about the frosting-to-cupcake ratio.
It’s so cute!
It’s a very sweet cupcake, so if you’re not into sugary desserts, you might want to pass on this one. But for those craving a sweet treat for the holiday of love, it’s a fun little way to celebrate! In reality, it’s topped with some cute decorations, but it’s simply just a chocolate cupcake with buttercream. Nothing really original or outside the box here.
We stopped by Coral Reef Restaurant in EPCOT recently. This restaurant is located inside The Seas Pavilion, and one of the walls of the main dining room is made up of a MASSIVE tank filled will all kinds of sea creatures. It’s definitely a unique view!
Entertainment while you eat!
The restaurant serves a variety of seafood menu items (which may or may not make you feel a little weird to eat while watching the tank). In the past, some have regarded this restaurant as being pretty mediocre — so how did it stack up during our visit? Honestly, it’s complicated.
We tried a couple of mocktails, including the Agave Garden for $11, which is made with Lyre’s Agave Reserva Spirit, cold-pressed lime juice, passionfruit-papaya-green tea, and cucumber. The cucumber flavor was very strong, and the drink was pretty spicy from a jalapeño garnish. Overall, we thought that the flavor combination was a little bit odd.
Agave Garden
However, one of the appetizers we tried saved the day! The New EnglandClam Chowder is available for $10 and it’s made with baby clams, Applewood-smoked bacon, potatoes, and cream. And you guys…this was GOOD. It was VERY creamy and served nice and warm. There were good-sized clam chunks through and the bacon on top was a little chewy, which really mingled well with the chewy clam texture.
New England Clam Chowder
Then, for the main course, we ordered the Orange-glazed Sustainable Salmon, which is $29. It comes with a vegetable stir fry and shiitake sticky rice. The glaze on the salmon was sweet with a slight tanginess from the orange, and the salmon itself is moist but could use a little bit of salt. We really enjoyed the garnish on top, which added some overall brightness to the salmon when eaten together. If you grab a bite with the salmon, shiitake rice, and garnish, the flavors are all really well balanced between tangy, earthy, and bright.
Sustainable Salmon
However, the “stir fry” left us a little disappointed. There were only a few vegetables, including some chopped-up mushrooms, carrots, peppers, and one green bean. They were pretty basic, and didn’t add much to the overall dish. In general, we were hoping for a slightly larger portion of food for the price you pay. It wasn’t the best salmon we’d ever eaten and the size (as well as the size of the veggies) was on the small side.
Cross-section of the salmon
But yet again, we had something coming up to redeem the meal! For dessert, we ordered the Baileys Almande and Jack Daniel’s Mousse. It’s $9.50 and is made with chocolate ganache and candied almonds. This and the clam chowder were our favorite things we ate! It’s quite rich and comes encased in a chocolate shell that tasted like dark chocolate. There are raspberries on the side that were tangy and fresh, and paired really perfectly with the chocolate flavors. The chocolate mousse was rich and smooth and had crumbled candied almonds on the bottom. The mousse on top had a bit more texture to it, and definitely had a hint of alcohol flavor, but it wasn’t overwhelming.
Time for dessert!
So in general, the food was up and down throughout our meal. While the mocktail wasn’t our favorite, the Clam Chowder was a soup we’d go back again just to order. The salmon left us a little underwhelmed, but the dessert helped make up for that. It seems that it REALLY matters what you order here, but if you pick wisely, you could end up with a delicious meal. (Oh, and they have surprisingly good dinner rolls!)
As we all know, Turning Red was a huge hit, inspiring better relationships between mothers and daughters, inspiring immigrant families to embrace their culture, and inspiring children to … become obsessed with a giant red panda.
Meis Galore…
It’s hard not to fall in love with Mei, the adorable preteen in Turning Red who sometimes transforms into an equally adorable giant red panda.
Soon, guests at Shanghai Disney Resort will be able to MEET Mei! That is, they’ll be able to meet Mei in fluffy red panda form.
Our only question is: When is she coming to Disney World?! We’re dying for a giant red panda hug!
The merchandise will do for now…
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