food IS a theme park
Dining in Disney World isn’t cheap, that much is for sure, so we’re always on the lookout for the best deals you can find while you’re experiencing the parks.
EPCOT
Most of the time, we say these deals are found at quick service locations around the parks, not at table service restaurants, and certainly not those with prix-fixe meals. However, that’s changing, because there’s a NEW $29 prix-fixe meal coming to a restaurant in EPCOT this summer, and you won’t want to miss it!
When it comes to choosing where you’re going to eat on your Disney World vacation, the decision can be overwhelming.
Cinderella Castle
You’ve got fast food restaurants and sit-down ones, plus some with characters and even some with a show! But, how do you know which ones are really worth your money? Well, luckily for you — that’s where we come in! We’ve eaten at every Disney World restaurant, and we’d only go back to this one on two conditions.
Deciding where to eat in Disney World is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face when planning your vacation.
Crystal Palace
“Challenge?” you may ask. “That sounds like fun!” But here’s the thing — there are DOZENS of places to eat all over the parks and resorts, with pretty much every type of cuisine imaginable. How do you choose with that many options? If you’re struggling, today we’re here to possibly help you narrow down your options. Let’s talk about those prix fixe meals!
Here at DFB, we’ve been to EVERY restaurant in Disney World.
Chefs de France
Yep, that’s right — every. single. one. We’ve tried signature meals, character meals, buffets, quick service spots, and everything in between. But once you’ve reviewed every restaurant one time, what do you do? Well, you go back and review them AGAIN! The only consistent thing about Disney World food is that it’s inconsistent, so that’s why we here at DFB like to revisit old restaurants every once in a while to see if they still live up to the hype (or disappoint us again!). And recently, we made a visit to a popular EPCOT spot.
Not all Disney World restaurants are created equally.
Entrance to Be Our Guest
Trust us, we’ve tried them ALL. From delicious eats to immersive theming, no two restaurants are alike. And some restaurants require you to do some serious planning in advance to secure a coveted reservation — like at Be Our Guest Restaurant. This spot is consistently booked up, but we’re sharing how you can still dine at one of Magic Kingdom’s fanciest restaurants.
If you ask a Disney World vacationer about the restaurants that they feel they absolutely HAVE to visit, there’s one spot that will likely come up in the conversation.
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Be Our Guest Restaurant has been one of Disney World’s most popular restaurants ever since it opened back in 2012. We’ve been many times in the last decade, but is it REALLY worth the hefty price for the experience? Things have changed a lot here since 2020, and we’re going back to bring you our honest thoughts.
Disney World is full of amazing restaurants!
Cinderella’s Royal Table has some beautiful decorations.
Some of those amazing restaurants are incredibly popular, like Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. We can’t blame people for wanting to dine there — the theming is unlike any other dining location around! And if you’re a big fan of Be Our Guest, then today we have another recommendation to add to your list.
Considering it’s the Most Magical Place on Earth, there may not be a BETTER place to celebrate your birthday than Disney World!
Disney World is still celebrating its 50th birthday!
No matter what you do, where you go, and what you eat, you’re basically guaranteed an AMAZING birthday for the record books — especially if you eat at certain restaurants!
We clearly love Disney World restaurants! Maybe especially the ones at Magic Kingdom, where the nostalgia factor hits HARD. But let’s be real: some restaurants are just better than others. And if there’s one place that makes this fact abundantly clear, it’s Yelp.
Will the Curried Vegetable Crew Stew make the list?
While certain Magic Kingdom restaurants don’t get a lot of love (to put it kindly), others are hallowed ground in Disney World, and Yelpers love to sing their praises for their faves!
Have you ever been to one of the most POPULAR restaurants in Magic Kingdom? ? If you haven’t (or even if you have but it’s been a while or you’re wondering what’s going on now) relax and pull up a chair. We’ve got some deets to share!
Be Our Guest Atmosphere
Be Our Guest as we pay a visit to…well, Be Our Guest Restaurant! This Beauty and the Beast-themed spot in Magic Kingdom is beloved by many for its stunning theming. There’s no denying it — the theming is on point. But our last visit left us loving the experience while feeling a bit underwhelmed by the food. And lest we forget the fact they serve an octopus cocktail right now. (Y’all it is a SIGHT to behold ?.) So, how does Be Our Guest hold up? Should you be fighting to get a reservation here? Or is this spot not necessarily for you? Come along with us, friends, on a little journey!
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