food IS a theme park
Character dining is one of Disney World’s best-known offerings, but there are some unspoken rules that guests should follow to have the most magical meal possible.
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Whether having breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the many character dining spots scattered across the resort’s theme parks and hotels, following these “rules” will make the experience better for everyone, from other guests to Cast Members to you yourself!
When it comes to deciding where you should dine at Disney World, the possibilities are almost endless. While visiting Disney World is special on its own, sometimes you’re looking for ways to make those moments truly shine. Finding that “glass slipper fit” for your special meal while you’re at Disney World might include something a bit more upscale and luxurious, but does it live up to the hype?
Cinderella’s Royal Table
We recently stopped by Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom to see if this restaurant lives up to its hype, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth finding the time and money to dine in the castle during your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
Most folks visiting Disney World might not think to look at the hidden gem restaurants located in Disney World’s hotels. While there are excellent character dining options with princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, there’s another popular dining experience that people seem to FORGET about in Disney World!
There’s another place to meet Snow White!
We recently ventured beyond the gates (okay, it was a boat ride away) of Magic Kingdom for an enchanted evening meal. But did this meal live up to the high bar we’ve set for this restaurant in the past, or is its appeal starting to fade? Let’s find out! [Read more…]
Disney has finally announced the dates for these important character dining CHANGES happening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024!
Witch Minnie at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney World’s character dining restaurants are some of the most popular places to eat in the parks because they’re character meet-and-greet experiences and tasty meals rolled into one. One of these restaurants in Hollywood Studios actually changes themes a few times a year, and now we have the dates for two upcoming changes.
‘Ohana is one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Disney World (and it has been for a while), but that doesn’t mean that it’s completely perfect. In fact, when we go there to eat, we frequently run into these unfortunate problems!
‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
This restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort serves Hawaiian-inspired cuisine family-style, and you might even see Stitch and Mickey while you’re there (or you might not — but more on that later). Before you go, we’ve got to warn you about these potential issues that you might face when you get there. [Read more…]
Character dining restaurants are some of the most popular restaurants in Disney World — who doesn’t want to eat tasty food while visiting with Mickey and his pals?
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There’s one character restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that’s CHANGING soon! Make sure you mark the date so that you know when its transformation will happen. [Read more…]
Character dining just got more expensive in Disney World!
Chef Mickey’s
We’ve seen a TON of price increases hit restaurants across the Disney World theme parks and hotels. Several character dining restaurants were affected as well — here’s a breakdown of the price increases at some of the most popular restaurants in Disney World.
Is there any image more iconic in all of Walt Disney World than Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle?
Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Believe or not, there IS another place in Magic Kingdom that comes pretty darn close. It’s the Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland, and — much like Cinderella Castle — it is home to a uniquely themed dining experience that has become a must-do for many guests visiting Walt Disney World. [Read more…]
One Magic Kingdom restaurant just got BETTER.
Crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom reopened in 2020 as a family-style meal, and the buffet returned in late 2021. However, this whole time there’s been one very important element that’s MISSING from this table service restaurant: the characters! Winnie the Pooh and his friends used to be a staple at the Palace, but they’ve been MIA for the past couple of years. [Read more…]
The Crystal Palace has been open in Magic Kingdom for some time now, minus one special restaurant feature.
The Crystal Palace
We’re talking about characters!! Crystal Palace was once home to character dining with friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and more, and they’re officially BACK!
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