food IS a theme park
Pumpkin Spice cupcakes, pumpkin spice milkshakes, pumpkin spice beignets — it’s definitely Fall in Disney World, you guys!
Germany Pavilion in Epcot
And, over at the World Showcase in Epcot, we’ve spotted a NEW boozy take on the classic, spicy flavor!
It’s Labor Day Weekend! And that means you’ve got some extra time to plan that next Disney World vacation and we’re here to help!
Cinderella Castle
Are you thinking about a Food and Wine Festival trip this fall? Or maybe a holiday extravaganza? Whatever your plans are, there’s one thing we know for sure: you need to make some plans.
And FYI — if you’re going to Disney World during Spring Break next year, you basically need to be making your dining reservations…like NOW.
Can you believe it? Seriously, it’s time to get going on those Advance Dining Reservations! And we’re going to make sure you choose the best restaurants Disney has to offer — and save some money while you’re at it — with our HUGE Labor Day Sale!
Our complete line of DFB Guide e-Books is on sale right NOW — you can save 45% off EVERY ITEM at the DFB Store, making planning for your next Disney vacation that much easier!
This fall is going to be a great time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge AND the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival both opening on August 29! And, a couple of months later the 2019 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic takes place November 8 and November 9, and then it’s the official start of winter holiday season later in November!
And if you want to stay right in the middle of the action this fall (or any time of year), the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are two hotels that should be on your list of places to stay!
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Located just a stone’s throw from Hollywood Studios and Epcot, the Swan and Dolphin are sometimes an overlooked hotel choice but they offer convenient access to the all the new and exiting things happening at Epcot and Hollywood Studios this fall and beyond.
And today, our good friends from Small World Vacations are sharing some great tips about planning your visit to the Swan and Dolphin!
Summer is winding down, the kids are headed back to school SOON, and that means it’s time to buy pencils, crayons, backpacks, and DFB Guides!
That’s right! While the kiddos are studying math, science, and social studies you can be reading up on where you’re going to eat on your next Disney World vacation! (And honestly, doesn’t that sound like more fun?).
To celebrate the start of the school year we’re having a BIG sale at the DFB Store — right now you can get ANY of our DFB Guides, Bundles, or Gift Certificates for 40% off the cover price!
Cinderella Castle
Whether you’re planning a fall visit for the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, a family holiday extravaganza, or a quick weekend getaway you need to make some plans!
And we’re going to make sure you choose the best restaurants Disney has to offer — and save some money while you’re at it — with our HUGE Back to School Sale at the DFB Store!
Our complete line of DFB Guide e-Books is on sale right now!! You can save 40% off EVERY ITEM at the DFB Store, making planning for your next Disney vacation that much easier!
is about as classic a Walt Disney World character buffet as they come.
Located on the fourth floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort and in the shadows of arriving and departing Monorail trains, Chef Mickey’s is a character buffet featuring the Fab Five — Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald — in their finest chef attire.
The open, raucous space is dominated by sparse design and seemingly endless food choices, making it a great place for many families. No need to shush the kids when they devolve into squeals of delight with Minnie coming around the corner. No worries about finding something for everyone to eat. Just grab a plate, fill up, and get some character love.
But the food quality here hasn’t been great in the past, and while it’s certainly passable, for THAT price you expect something that’s good, at least, not something that’s mediocre. Still, Chef Mickey’s draws a crowd — you’ll definitely want to snag an Advance Dining Reservation if you want to eat here — and it’s all about that Fab Five meet and greet life.
Chef Mickey’s
I ventured to Chef Mickey’s with my family for brunch to see if the food is showing any signs of improvement (and to peep the Fab Five in their chef-y finest!).
Like its food, Chef Mickey’s isn’t winning any awards for its decor or atmosphere, unfortunately. [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are JUST FIVE MONTHS away! (But they totally are. You DO realize, that, right?) And that means now is the perfect time to get started on all things Disney + Holidays by pre-ordering the DFB Guide the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2019 e-Book!
I KNOW! I’M EXCITED, TOO!!!!
Cinderella Castle all lit up during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
This is going to be the most incredible Holiday Season EVER at Walt Disney World — with NEW Animal Kingdom additions, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge OPEN FOR BUSINESS, and more additions and extras being added each day!
So if you’ve got a holiday Disney trip on the horizon…then it’s REALLY TIME TO START PLANNING! We want you to have all the info you need…and to get it at a DISCOUNT!
Pre-order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2019 NOW!
Happy Fourth of July WEEK!
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World during the busy summer season? Or do you have your eyes set on a fall Food and Wine Festival Trip or a Holiday Extravaganza? Whenever you visit, we know one thing for sure: you need to make some plans.
Happy Fourth of July!
Can you believe it? Seriously, it’s time to get going on those Advance Dining Reservations! And we’re going to make sure you choose the best restaurants Disney has to offer — and save some money while you’re at it — with our HUGE Fourth of July Sale at the DFB Store!
Our complete line of DFB Guide e-Books is on sale this WHOLE WEEK!! — you can save 40% off EVERY ITEM at the DFB Store, making planning for your next Disney vacation that much easier!
Ho Ho Ho! This is your friendly reminder that CHRISTMAS IS COMING.
And nope. I haven’t bought a single present, either. But here’s the deal. We’re almost to that magical mark: 180 days until Christmas. And trust us — if you want to have your choice of where you’d like to dine to celebrate the Holidays, then you’d better be ready on FRIDAY to make the call. [Read more…]
Jambo
from Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Time to visit one of our favorite character dining locations: Tusker House! Tusker House is located in Animal Kingdom’s African village of Harambe and offers a character buffet for breakfast and lunch and a “family style dinner buffet” (really just a buffet — no family style service), also with characters!
One added element of dining at Tusker House is the opportunity to reserve the Rivers of Light Dining Package here, which saves a seat at Animal Kingdom’s newly-revamped Rivers of Life: We Are One nighttime spectacular. Generally, the price differential between the character meal and the dining package is pretty small here, so you may find it’s worth the slight splurge to score that reserved seating.
We weren’t after the Dining Package this time, but we sure were excited to see if the food and experience at Tusker House lived up to its past quality. And we ended up eating TWO full meals at once, which we really didn’t expect! (Read on to find out how we did it!)
Tusker House Entrance
Tusker House is a charming restaurant located on your left-hand side in Harambe as you head toward Kilimanjaro Safaris. Check in is at a stand near the Dawa Bar, and you’ll be given a pager. Here you’re welcome to glance at the menu — but keep in mind it’s pretty generic because it’s a buffet! (Don’t worry: we’ll get more specific, and we have photos of EVERYTHING below!)
You Guys! CHRISTMAS!!
Christmas? Wha?? “But, it’s June and it’s so hot/humid/sunny/rainy/sooooo nooooottt Christmas!”
Well…true.
BUT — it’s also only 187 days until Christmas. Yes. REALLY.
That means that if you’re planning a December Disney trip, it’s time to don your Santa hat and get into the holiday spirit, my friends!
Still wondering WHY we’re talking about Christmas IN JUNE? Ha! Lemme explain.
You can book restaurants at Disney World 180 days in advance. And the most popular restaurants book up to capacity on that first day — especially during the most popular travel week of the year in Disney World!
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