Let’s face it, with the amount of restaurants available to you at Disney World, choosing which ones to go to can be super overwhelming. But don’t worry — we’re here to help!

Disney World is home to some fantastic dining options and we’ve got you covered with which ones are worth your time (and which aren’t)! If you’re looking for the BEST restaurant to visit in 2024, we know just the place (and a few others) — Let’s check it out!

When it comes to picking the cream of the crop, we really don’t think you can go wrong with Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine at Disney Springs in 2024!

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Celebrity Chef Art Smith is a Florida native who actually participated in the Disney World College Program as a culinary intern and a Florida State University alum — so it only makes sense that his Homecomin’ restaurant celebrates Southern and Floridian cuisine as well as “farm-to-fork” food.

Serving the best comfort food in Disney World, you’ll find thigh-high High Chicken Biscuits, fried green tomatoes, shrimp & grits, and more at this restaurant. The menu is also FANTASTIC and even the pickiest of eaters should find something they like. We recommend getting reservations ASAP, however, as Homecomin’ is super popular. 

If Southern comfort food isn’t quite your thing, we have some other recommendations as well!

Patriotic Eaters

Want to dig into those colonial roots? Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom serves a prix fixe style Thanksgiving meal in a restaurant themed after a late-18th-century home. The meal is served family-style in rooms themed after the Revolutionary period and comes with all-you-can-eat roasted turkey, pot roast, oven-roasted pork, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, seasonal veggies, and herb stuffing. A signature Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake also comes with the meal and it is absolutely DELICIOUS!

Looking For Adventure

If you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to make your way over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Satu’li Canteen! Found in Pandora — The World of Avatar, this quick service spot is one of the BEST in all of Disney World and offers a truly unique menu. The Satu’li Canteen serves AMAZING steamed Pods (a bao bun twist on a burger) and a variety of customizable bowls. We are particularly fond of the shrimp bowl. Be sure to try one of the colorful drinks when you visit!

Feeling Tropical

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is more than just a tropical-themed bar. It’s filled with all kinds of interactive elements and special effects that are synced to what you order as well as Cast Member antics. Filled head to toe with neat details, this lounge has some great tropical drinks, often in collectible cups. Food-wise, you can find solid snacks here such as flatbread and tacos. Keep in mind this bar becomes 21+ after 8PM.

The star here really is the atmosphere though, so bring some friends or family members, grab a spot (a virtual queue is often used because this spot can be very busy!), and enjoy. Just keep in mind that until 8PM, this restaurant is available to the whole family. Only 21 and over are allowed to visit after that.

For the Princess in Your Family

If you’re looking for quintessential character dining with true Disney theming, check out Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom in 2024! This dining experience is INSANELY popular and is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its prix fixe menus generally include dishes such as steamed mussels, beef tenderloin, and pasta. If you have a Disney Princess fan in the family (that includes you) and want to eat inside Cinderella’s Castle in a truly unique experience, visiting Cinderella’s Royal Table should be on your 2024 bucket list!

Theme Fanatics

Speaking of great theming, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom! Have you ever wanted to step into the world of Beauty and the Beast and eat inside the Beast’s castle? You’re in luck! You can dine in three different rooms — The Grand Ballroom, The West Wing, and The Rose Gallery. As for the menu, it’s another prix fixe that includes French cuisine such as French onion soup, escargot, grilled filet mignon, and more! You may even see an appearance from the Beast and Belle! And be sure to try the “grey stuff”!

Sweet Tooth

The Cake Bake Shop at Disney World’s Boardwalk isn’t opened yet but is slated to open early this year. Owned by Gwendolyn Rogers, this The Cake Bake Shop will include both a table service restaurant and a bakery portion. The restaurant will offer brunch, lunch, and dinner with sweet and savory menus, as well as an afternoon tea experience. The bakery portion will act as more of a quick-service option with tons of baked goodies. Items you can expect to perhaps pop up on the menu include truffle pommes frites, quiche, sandwiches, cakes (of course), pies, cheesecake, and more!

There you have it! We definitely recommend visiting AT LEAST one of these restaurants this year and give us your review! In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest Disney World news, tips, and reviews!

Which restaurant do you think is a MUST-VISIT in 2024? Let us know in the comments!

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We’re Disney adults! Of course our favorite days of the year are when Disney holds earnings calls! 

Yep, the fiscal earnings calls held by The Walt Disney Company happen four times each year, and they’re where we can hear some BIG updates and important information. The very first quarterly earnings call for 2024 will take place on February 7th at 4:30PM EST. We’re just a little over a month into the new year in early February, so what can we expect to learn from Disney during the call? Let’s talk about it!

Even though we’re only a month into the new year, Disney typically provides a lot of information based on the last couple of months of the previous year and how those numbers are carrying into the new year.

During the final earnings call of 2023, we learned a lot of great information on what the 2024 focuses would be. There were four main opportunities that Disney highlighted at the time: profit from streaming, make ESPN+ the preeminent sports streaming platform, up revenue in the parks and within the Experiences sector, and improve economics and output in the film studios.

Based on these building opportunities, here are two things that we’re expecting Disney to touch on.

1.Theme Park Earnings and Attendance

One of Iger’s main priorities this year is to up theme park attendance and revenue. In February, Disney will likely share important updates as far as revenue generated from theme park attendance since November, as well as any other important attendance/revenue updates as far as Experiences go.

This could be Disney Cruise Line, Experiences by Disney, and, of course, any of the parks.

2. Streaming Updates

Bob Iger shared in 2023 that restructuring the Walt Disney Company to focus on the future of streaming was his number one priority. In December, Disney+ launched the beta version of a bundle with Hulu, so in February, we can expect some updates on how that is going as well as when Disney can expect to make a substantial profit from Disney+.

Disney said that they should make profit from the streaming platform again (for the first time since before the pandemic) before the fourth quarter of 2024. We could also hear updates on whether or not Disney is planning to attain media rights to major sports organizations to complete Iger’s mission of making ESPN+ the preeminent sports streaming platform.

And there you have it! Of course, we’re also HOPING that Disney could share the timelines for an Animal Kingdom re-theme, a Magic Kingdom expansion, and the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening. We’ll just have to wait and see!

We’ll be reporting the announcements right here, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing.

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What announcements are you hoping that Disney will make? Let us know in the comments!

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There are TONS of souvenirs to choose from on your Disney World trip. You name it — Disney’s (probably) got it.

Some souvenirs are a little cheaper than others, like Disney pins, while others are way more expensive, like building a Lightsaber or Droid in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But recently, we spotted a souvenir that seemed pretty obscure, and you definitely need to know about it — especially if you own one of those cute little Star Wars droids.

Over at Galaxy’s Edge, we were walking through the shops when we noticed several droid heads sitting on the shelf.

Yep, droid heads of all different shapes and sizes. Did you know that you can purchase a replacement head for the droid you built at the Droid Depot? The heads are $15. No Droid Depot visit required!

When you’re building your droid (an experience that costs $119.99), you can customize it however you’d like, even getting the opportunity to add a personality chip for an additional charge. So it’s good to know that if you end up not being a fan of the head you chose, you can replace it for under $20.

Looking for more Hollywood Studios news? Check out our posts below!

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If there’s something we know about food, it’s that there’s practically always a restaurant running some sort of MAJOR deal!

Well, if you’re looking for a quick ‘n easy breakfast or an inexpensive meal, you’ve come to the right place. Burger King is running what we think is the deal of the century! Wait until you hear about THIS epic promotion.

Burger King, home of the whopper, may just be serving up your next breakfast! That’s right! On January 30th, in celebration of National Croissant Day, Burger King is selling their Croissan’wich (croissant breakfast sandwich) for a penny! 1-cent! As in, if you paid with a quarter, you’d get back 24 cents. WHAT?!

This offer is only available for Royal Perks members when they place an order worth a dollar or more with the app or website during breakfast hours. The offer also cannot be redeemed through mobile delivery orders — you’ll have to visit a local Burger King to take advantage of the deal.

Burger King has been trying a bunch of new things and special offers, and we’re interested to see what they do next. If you want to keep up with allll the latest deals, make sure to download the app! Here, you’ll get special deals that can help you save a little money.

The Burger King website also has a full list of ongoing deals. For example, you can save $2 off any Flame-Grilled Burger Combo for a limited time! Don’t waste your money — check for deals before you hit the drive-thru.

Don’t forget! Burger King’s 1-cent deal is only happening for ONE DAY — so mark your calendars! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

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The Year of the Dragon has arrived at Disney California Adventure with the start of the Lunar New Year Festival! While you’re spending your time visiting the park, meeting special characters, and collecting all of the merchandise, don’t forget that there’s a ton of specialty food available throughout the park, as well. To help you sift through what’s new and what’s old, we’ve created a guide to all of the new food and beverage items available for the festival. Below you’ll find our honest thoughts and rankings for all of the new items!

Bamboo Blessings 

Strawberry Milk Tea Macaron – $7.75
Strawberry Buttercream with Milk Tea Center

Rank out of 7: 7

This macaron is spectacular. The strawberry buttercream inside is light and airy, but still offers so much flavor and creamy texture. This is probably one of the better festival macarons we’ve had. It is a little crumbly, but that’s to be expected with this treat.

Taro Vietnamese-style Iced Coffee – $7.00
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.® Vietnamese-style Coffee, Cocoa Powder, and Condensed Milk, garnished with a Taro Chocolate Sweet Cream

Rank out of 7: 5

This offers a really interesting flavor. The coffee is quite strong, and the tarot cream balances out that intensity. This probably isn’t our favorite festival coffee option, but this is still solid. If you like Vietnamese iced coffee or tarot flavors, we’d suggest giving this a try.

Lunar New Year Punch – $7.00
Mango Nectar, Tangerine & Grapefruit Juices, Banana & Coconut Syrups, garnished with Mango Jellies

Rank out of 7: 4

This non-alcoholic drink is definitely more mango-forward than anything else, with just a hint of grapefruit coming through on the back end. The mango jellies on top are almost like boba in consistency. We also find it to be a bit on the sour side, but the sweetness of the mango balances that out a touch. Overall, we’re unsure if we’d get this again.

Lunar Punch Cocktail – $17.00
Coconut Rum, Mango Nectar, Tangerine & Grapefruit Juices, Banana & Coconut Syrups, garnished with a Purple Orchid

Rank out of 7: 5

The Lunar Punch Cocktail reminds us of a Trader Sam’s drink. The mixer here is coconut rum, so it’s on the lighter side as far as alcohol content. The mango comes through quite strong, followed by the banana appearing for the finish. With that, if you’re not a fan of sugary drinks, we would suggest skipping this one.

In addition, for the price point, we don’t think this is the best bang for your buck as far as alcohol, and you’re likely better off trying something stronger.

Longevity Noodle Co. 

Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles – $9.00
Pan-fried Lo Mein Noodles with Sautèed Shrimp, garnished with Green Onions

Rank out of 7: 3

The individual elements of this shrimp lo mein just don’t come together. The noodles are greasy and too thick, and the shrimp is overcooked and overly fishy, with a spice that didn’t add much to the dish.

Dragon Cocktail – $17.00
Dragonberry Rum, White Rum, Lychee Nectar, Dragon Fruit & Chinese 5 Spice Syrups, Lime Juice, and House-made Coriander Tea, garnished with a dried Dragon Fruit Wheel

Rank out of 7: 5

This cocktail is refreshing and heavy on the lychee and the dragon fruit — in a good way. Unless you don’t enjoy dragon fruit, this is a great option, especially on a warmer day. The only downside is that $17 is pretty expensive for what you’re getting.

Lucky 8 Lantern

Hibiscus Apple Soju-rita – $17.00
Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Liqueur, Soju, Green Apple & Hibiscus Syrups, House-made Hibiscus Tea and Lemon Juice, garnished with a dried Apple Chip

Rank out of 7: 6

If you’re looking for a tequila-based drink, this isn’t a bad option. We mostly get the flavors of tea with a hint of apple, but the Blanco tequila comes through on the end. It’s the lighter of the two alcoholic options at Lucky 8 Lantern, so it’s worth it if you want something mild.

Mango Melon Cocktail – $17.00
Overproof Rum, Baijiu, Mango Nectar, Rock Melon Syrup, and Lime Juice, topped with Grapefruit Soda and garnished with a Lime Wheel

Rank out of 7: 6

This drink would fit right in on the Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar menu — it’s heavy on the rum and a tad sweet. It is certainly on the stronger side, but the mango nectar does come through. We found that because of the strength of the drink, the $17 price tag felt a bit more worth it than the Hibiscus Apple Soju-rita.

Prosperity Bao & Buns

Kung Pao Bao – $9.00
with Plant-based Chicken, Toasted Peanuts and Scallions

Rank out of 7: 5

This is a decent plant-based option at the festival. The bun is soft, and the plant-based chicken has the right texture and flavor. The sauce has a hint of heat that works really well, but we could have honestly had a bit more kick.

BBQ Pork Bun – $9.00
with Kimchi Mayo and Garlic Chile Crunch

Rank out of 7: 5

This bao is spicier than we were expecting. The inside has a generous portion of pork, and the bun itself is super soft. The chili oil and aioli on top would work better served on the side so that you could control the level of spice.

Brewery X Grapefruit Panda Pool Party, Anaheim, CA – $14.00
Bamboo Rice Lager, 4.5% ABV, 8 IBU

Harland Brewing Co. Tangerine Dragonfruit Hefeweizen, San Diego, CA – $15.25
Hefeweizen, 5.2% ABV, IBU

Stereo Brewing Co. Jasmine Tea Lager, Placentia, CA – $15.25
Lager, 5% ABV, IBU

Eagle Rock Brewery Lychee IPA, Los Angeles, CA – $15.25
IPA, 7% ABV, 70 IBU

Red Dragon Spice Traders

Spicy Fried Rice – $8.00
with Tofu and Crispy Peas

Rank out of 7: 3

Our serving of this dish had way too much sauce, which made it quite soggy. It is on the spicier side, so we’d suggest avoiding it if you don’t like spice. The fried rice also has tofu, so vegetarians have another option to enjoy during the festival. To us, the vegetables taste as though they were previously frozen, and don’t add much to the overall flavor. We’d compare it to something you’d find at Panda Express.

Peach Basil Collins – $17.00
Gin, Ginger Liqueur, White Peach Purée, Lemon Juice, and House-made Thai Basil Syrup, topped with Topo Chico and garnished with a Purple Pansy

Rank out of 7: 7

Those who enjoy more classic cocktails will definitely gravitate toward the Peach Basil Collins. The gin mixes well with the lemon and Thai basil flavors, and reminds us of a mule. It’s a super refreshing and light cocktail.

Wrapped with Love

Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings – $8.75
with Plum Sauce

Rank out of 7: 2

We really wanted to like these Fried Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings, but our serving was cold, and the plum sauce had congealed. Despite the change in texture, the plum sauce is still good and adds some needed sweetness to the otherwise flavorless chicken dumplings. The texture of the gyoza wrapping is quite hard and almost inedible. We’d suggest skipping this.

Steamed Pork & Vegetable Dumplings – $8.75
with Black Garlic Sauce

Rank out of 7: 3

The Steamed Pork & Vegetable Dumplings are also quite underwhelming. Like the chicken, the pork was flavorless. The black garlic sauce did help a bit, but it’s not enough to save this dish. The sauce has an overall bitter flavor. While the texture of these dumplings is better than the previous option, we don’t think it’s worth trying unless you’re really wanting dumplings.

Yuja-Pineapple Cooler – $7.00
Pineapple Juice, Yuja Purée, Rice, and Condensed Milk, garnished with a Cherry & Coconut Foam

Rank out of 7: 6

The Yuja-Pineapple Cooler is a solid non-alcoholic offering. It’s nice and photogenic, and the pineapple and yuja combine for an explosion of flavor. We didn’t get any of the coconut in our serving, though. This is a bit on the heavier side, thanks to the condensed milk, so we’d suggest sharing it with a friend or family member.

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

Bulgogi Pizza – $9.49 (slice), $47.49 (whole pie)
Marinated Beef and Spicy Corn, Cheese Sauce topped with Green Onion (Available by slice or whole pie)

Rank out of 7: 5

The bulgogi pizza is an interesting spin on Asian fusion. The meat is well-marinated and tender. Though the corn is labeled as spicy, there isn’t anything that’s actually spicy on the pizza. This one gets dinged a point because, at nearly $10 for one slice, it’s not a great value for your money.

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

Blood Orange Cocktail – $16
Baijiu, Orange Liquor, Yuja purée, and Blood Orange syrup, with a Spicy Sugar Rim

Rank out of 7: 6

This cocktail was quite good, and far less sweet than the drinks we had at the various festival marketplaces. It’s heavy on the yuja and blood orange flavors, making it super refreshing. We could not taste the alcohol in this, which could be a plus for some. Those wanting a less sugary cocktail will likely enjoy this. The sugar rim doesn’t add much flavor-wise, unless you use it to cut the citrus.

Lamplight Lounge

Spicy Dan Dan Noodles – $27
Crispy Pork Belly and Noodles tossed in Spicy Szechuan sauce paired with Carrots, Cucumber, and crispy Shallots garnished with Green Onions and Micro Cilantro 

Rank out of 7: 6

The Spicy Dan Dan Noodles are probably the weakest offering at Lamplight Lounge for Lunar New Year, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad by any means. We find this dish to be on the spicier side, and it’s served in a huge portion. The noodles are well-cooked, and the pork is crispy and flavorful. Be aware that there are also peanuts in this dish, in case you have an allergy. The included fresh vegetables cut the spice well.

Milk Tea and Taro Donuts – $11
Warm, fluffy donuts dipped in Milk Tea, drizzled with Taro Icing, garnished with Boba with Milk Tea dipping sauce

Rank out of 7: 7

Consistent with the donuts you can usually find at Lamplight, these donuts are just as amazing. Like a lot of Asian desserts, the sweetness is not overpowering at all, and the milk tea flavor enhances the donut. The boba pearls don’t add much, but are easily picked off if you’re not a fan of the texture. The dipping sauce isn’t entirely necessary, but does amp up the milk tea flavor while adding a nice texture. Overall, this is a great size to share and enjoy.

Lunar New Year Cocktail – $19
Han Soju, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, Dragon Fruit syrup, Lemon juice, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, and Firewater bitters with Mint garnish

Rank out of 7: 7

The Lunar New Year Cocktail is a real highlight of the festival. It is perfectly balanced, with a spiritual of Mezcal that makes it smokey, but not too smokey. The dragon fruit makes it subtly sweet, but the liquor still comes through nicely. This one is an easy seven out of seven.

Paradise Garden Grill 

Whole Fish – $29.99
with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and black vinegar and soy sauce with sugar, garlic, and red Fresno chile (Served family-style for sharing for two)

Rank out of 7: 5

This dish is a pleasant surprise. The fish is tender, and the sauce has a nice spice that really adds to the dish. Though the ride is nothing to write home about, the vegetable side is full of flavor and well-prepared.

Korean-style Chicken (Disney Check Kids Meal) – $8.49
Marinated Chicken served with Steamed Rice and Broccoli, and choice of small Beverage

Rank out of 7: 2

The Disney Check Kids Meal option was incredibly underwhelming. Despite the photo making the chicken look like it is topped with some sort of glaze, it is not. The chicken itself offered no flavor, and we would compare the taste to something right out of a grade school cafeteria.

Mango Pudding – $6.99
with a hint of Coconut Milk, topped with Mango and a Chocolate Deco

Rank out of 7: 7

This was our favorite item of everything we tried from Paradise Garden Grill. It’s quite flavorful with a good texture. The real chunks of mango throughout add a nice touch. The coconut milk also comes through and pairs well with the mango.

Yuja Makgeolli Cocktail – $17
Citrus-flavored rice wine, soju, and a splash of Sprite

Rank out of 7: 6

This was refreshing. It’s heavy on the grapefruit flavor with other citrus notes while not overly boozy. Fans of palomas will enjoy this, or if you want a citrus drink that is not heavy on sugar or syrups.

Pym Test Kitchen 

Almond Cold Brew – $6.79
Almond cold brew, almond milk, and red foam with blue and gold sugar

Rank out of 7: 5

This cold brew is meant for those with a sweet tooth. If you’re a cold brew purist, you may want to steer clear of this option. It reminds us of a mocha or chocolate milk drink. We did mix in the red foam, but didn’t notice any added flavor from it. We think this is worth a try alone for the nice photos you’ll get of it.

Sonoma Terrace 

Gochugaru Shrimp Roll – $9.75
Gochugaru-marinated shrimp on a potato roll with kimchi slaw, gochujang mayonnaise, spicy pickle spear

Rank out of 7: 6

The Gochugaru Shrimp roll offers a huge portion for the price, and our serving was overflowing with shrimp. The shrimp itself is chilled but well-cooked, with the right amount of spice that enhances all of the flavors without overpowering them.

The kimchi and fresh vegetables add some crispiness, as does the “pickle,” which tastes more like a cucumber doused in sauce to us. The roll holds up well to the toppings without falling apart. This is a solid dish worth grabbing, but be sure to head to Sonoma Terrace early if you want to try it — the location sold out of this offering on the first day of the festival.

Studio Catering Co. and Hollywood Lounge

Char Siu-style Ribs – $8.49
Char siu-braised pork ribs with Asian-inspired glaze topped with roasted peanuts and scallions

Rank out of 7: 7

These off-the-bone tender ribs are an amazing dish. They have a sticky glaze that’s on the sweeter side. The roasted peanuts on top work well with the glaze. The meat is good quality, and while messy, these are a great festival option.

Terran Treats

Strawberry Green Tea Churro – $7.25
Green tea-cinnamon sugar-dusted churro with strawberry cream sauce topped with freeze-dried strawberries

Rank out of 7: 4

The green tea flavoring on this churro is present, but not overpowering. It primarily tastes like a regular cinnamon churro with a touch of green tea. The strawberry flavoring doesn’t come through at all. As far as texture, unfortunately, the added green tea powder makes this even drier than the average churro and ours felt a bit on the stale side. If you’re a big green tea lover, this may be worth a shot, but if not, we’d say to skip.

Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail 

*NEW* Orange-Ginger Churro – $7.25
Churro rolled in ginger sugar topped with orange sauce, candied ginger, and black and white sesame seeds

Rank out of 7: 3

We find the flavor combination here really doesn’t work. The ginger and orange flavors are sour and don’t mix well with the cinnamon sugar of the churro. On the plus side, the churro itself is fresh and not the worst we’ve ever had, but not one we’ll be reaching for again.

Hollywood Land

*NEW* Dragon Fruit Churro – $7.25
Churro rolled in coconut-dragon fruit sugar topped with a dragon fruit icing

Rank out of 7: 6

This is a really well-done churro that’s definitely worth a try. The overall flavor is a subtle fruit taste, similar to Fruity Pebbles. The coconut on top didn’t give much flavor, so don’t let that deter you if you’re not a big coconut fan. More than anything, it adds a unique texture to the churro.

The Lunar New Year Festival is taking place at Disney California Adventure from January 23 to February 18, 2024.

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Happy Lunar New Year, everyone!

We’ve been celebrating the occasion over at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year Festival. We enjoyed a ton of wonderful foods and even met some NEW Disney characters for the very first time. We also love to see how the parks are decorated for the festival, but this year, one hotel at Disneyland Resort has gone ALL out for the Lunar New Year — and we are OBSESSED.

If you’ve ever visited Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, you might already know this hotel is BEAUTIFUL. But when we recently visited, we saw it had been decorated for the Lunar New Year. The first thing you’ll want to do when visiting this hotel’s lobby is to look up because a GIANT dragon kite is hanging from the ceiling –it spans 80 feet long!

According to Disney, the dragon kite features a custom design inspired by blossoms to symbolize the rebirth of spring. Dragons are very important this year (yes, even Mushu) because this year is the Year of the Dragon. We think this dragon is pretty amazing!

If you’re staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa in Disneyland soon, don’t forget to look UP! They’re celebrating the Year of the Dragon with this Lunar New Year Dragon! pic.twitter.com/yAWpBjI9yA

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 28, 2024

 

 

There was also a smaller Lunar New Year display in the hotel lobby.

Each doll has a description explaining her outfit and why she’s wearing it.

You’ll also find a gorgeous new backdrop in the lobby. Did someone say PHOTO OP?

Be sure to take time to read all the details about the Chinese New Year, including how various cultures celebrate the holiday. It’s quite fascinating. See? Disney can be fun AND educational (but we already knew that, right? ).

The Grand Californian is also hosting some entertainment for the festival, so keep an eye on the schedule for a list of performances. Oh, and you can also enjoy some themed treats at the Great Hall Cart in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. Look out for a Moon Dragon cocktail, available at GCH Craftsman Bar. Be sure to stop by if you have a chance to enjoy these pretty decorations and any entertainment going on. The Lunar New Year Festival runs through February 18th.

Stay tuned to DFB for more!

Everything You NEED to Eat and Drink at Disney’s 2024 Lunar New Year Festival

Have you visited Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Festival? What’s your favorite part of the festival? Let us know in the comments!

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