food IS a theme park
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re checking in to see what’s new at Disney’s Old Key West Resort!
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
We’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, construction, and entertainment updates to share with you. So, let’s dive right on in!
We’ve had all kinds of spooky snacks in the parks in Disney World!
Witch’s Brew
But, Halloween treats are making their way over to the Disney Resort hotels as well. Today, we found some seasonal drink offerings over at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and you know we HAD to taste one of them!
Big news, everybody! We now know MORE about the return of our beloved Disney World restaurants!
Beaches and Cream
Disney World theme parks are set to begin a phased reopening on July 11th, but at the end of this month, signs of guest life will begin returning to Disney World. Disney Vacation Club Resorts and Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will reopen on June 22nd. Now, Disney has released the list of ALL of the RESTAURANTS that will be opening that day!
Welcome back to Old Key West!
Old Key West Resort
It’s been a while since we took a stroll around this beautiful resort! We spied plant-based menu changes, Flavors of Fall beverages, and some cute resort merch! Let’s get started!
We were in the Spring Break mood so we headed to Key West…Disney’s Old Key West Resort that is! After our tropical escape we headed to Saratoga Springs Resort. On our “travels” we found new menus, merchandise, cupcakes, and wine and mixology seminars!
Hello from Saratoga Springs
Our visit to Old Key West’s Gurgling Suitcase was full of new menu items!
Greetings from Disney’s Old Key West Resort! This week we stopped by to check out the lunch options at The Gurgling Suitcase! The Gurgling Suitcase is a relaxing respite in Disney World, and they didn’t always serve food (though you could order from Olivia’s). But for a few years now they have their very own menu!
The Gurgling Suitcase
It’s already super hot in Florida so we were excited to swing by for a quick bite and cold drink! By the way, did you know the Gurgling Suitcase got its name from people trying to smuggle alcohol from Cuba into Key West in their luggage? Inspectors would shake the suitcases to see if the “gurgled” — hence the name The Gurgling Suitcase. Always so clever, Disney.
We’re all accustomed to the limited food offerings of most Walt Disney World pool bars, but lately we’ve spotted several pool bar menus that have expanded. While we always welcome bigger (and hopefully better!) menus at these convenient spots, we’re not sure how long these riches will stick around.
Leaping Horse Libations
Typically massive crowds descend on the World this time of year for Spring Break, and these menu changes could be a response to larger-than-average groups of pool-goers. [Read more…]
As those who have stayed there will know, Old Key West Resort in Walt Disney World has a special feel all its own. It was the first Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resort, and, to many guests, it really is a home away from home.
Old Key West Resort
Recently we stopped by to see the results of some recent refurbishments in the dining spots here.
We’ll start with a change at Good’s Foods To Go, the Resort’s Quick Service option.
Good’s Food To Go Sign
While the menu is unchanged (you’ll still find the Conch Chowder!), the beverage refill station now opens up into a hallway that allows guests to enter the area from the side coming from the pool as well as the front.
Good’s Food To Go
Beverage Station at Good’s Food To Go
This helps the area feel less cramped and more easily accessible, and the natural light coming in brightens the overall space.
Good’s Food To Go facing beverage station area
Our next stop is right next door at the Gurgling Suitcase. This little bar is well-loved… and with good reason.
Gurgling Suitcase
Gurgling Suitcase
While the general set-up is the same (the space itself remains in the same area and has retained its intimate size), the decor has gone through some changes. The difference that [Read more…]
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