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The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants

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Updated on August 1st, 2024

When choosing a Walt Disney World resort for your vacation, many families take into the account the onsite restaurants and their menus. Some guests simply like to escape to a resort for a mid-day meal or evening dinner. With dozens of restaurants located at Disney World’s hotels, you may also be missing out on some hidden gems without even realizing it!

The main cheese!

If you are trying to determine where to dine, we’ve got the details on the best and worst Disney World hotel restaurants.

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The Best Drinks at Disney World (Both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic)

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There are tons of drinks to choose from in Walt Disney World. Whether you’re looking for a snack and/or a thirst-quenching option, refreshments can be found in alcoholic or non-alcoholic concoctions. 

Beverages display

We look at everything from a cozy cup of coffee to some of the best frozen drinks on Disney property. Let’s take a look at our recommendations and then you can choose what best suits your palate.

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The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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When it comes to Disney World hotels, there’s a reason many guests claim Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as their favorite. That’s due to a multitude of factors like the resort’s Hawaiian theming, the newly renovated Moana rooms, and the smell (seriously, it SMELLS SO GOOD IN THERE).

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

But another reason guests love the Polynesian is the food — because there is some GREAT eating here. For those who have never dined at the Polynesian, though, we’re going to break down ALL the food options there and give you some tips on what to eat!

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BEST Value Restaurants at Disney World for 2023

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If you’re heading to Disney World in 2023, you probably have a lot of planning ahead of you.

Cinderella Castle

From park pass reservations and hotels to Genie+ and dining reservations — it can be overwhelming and add up pretty quickly. Luckily, we’ve eaten at every single restaurant in Disney World and we know which ones are worth your time — and your money. We’ve rounded up the BEST restaurants for the value at Disney World in 2023!

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24 Restaurants To Visit To Make the MOST of Your Disney World Dining Promo Card

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The Disney Dining Plan isn’t back yet (Disney said it would return, but they haven’t provided any details yet), but Disney is offering a different promotion that might help you save on dining!

Dining in Disney World (Liberty Tree Tavern)

The Dining Promo Card is a promotion that we’ve seen before in various forms, and it’s returning in a new way in 2023. It’s essentially a gift card that you can only use at select Disney World restaurants. Only certain guests can receive a Dining Promo Card — we’ll go into more details about who gets the cards in this post. If you do receive a card, though, how do you decide where to spend it? We’re here to help you find the BEST value for your Disney Dining Promo Card. [Read more…]

HURRY! A New Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug Has Arrived in Disney World!

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UPDATE: This tiki mug has since sold out, but check to see what is available at the Polynesian during your next trip.

Sing it with us! “In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room!”

Trader Sam’s

Okay, we aren’t exactly talking about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Magic Kingdom, but we are going to talk about a tiki BAR instead! That’s right — we’re headed to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

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HUNDREDS of Restaurant Menu CHANGES and Price INCREASES Hit Disney World Last Month

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October has come and gone, but WOW!

Dessert at Monsieur Paul

A LOT happened in the spookiest month of the year, and we’re not even talking about all the Halloween stuff. We saw a Disney World restaurant that has been closed since 2020 FINALLY reopen and we ate a LOT of fall snacks. We also saw A LOT of menu updates at Disney World restaurants, and we’re laying them all out for you right here.

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MORE Price Increases Hit Disney World Restaurants

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Last week, loads of menu updates and price increases hit Disney World restaurants.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

This week, we got some big news about the reopening of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT and got a reopening date for Fantasmic! in Hollywood Studios, as well as the return of the Fantasmic! dining packages. We’ve got menu updates, too, so let’s take a look at those.

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HUNDREDS of Food Price INCREASES Hit Disney World — See Them ALL Here

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Well, we saw a lot of price increases in Disney World this week.

Be Our Guest Restaurant

Some were for food (we’ll get to that in a bit), but we also saw a price increase for Genie+ and the service switched to flexible pricing, meaning you’ll pay even more when demand is high. We’ve touched a little upon the food increases, but here’s the thing — there were a LOT more and we’re unpacking ALL those restaurant menu changes for you right here.

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The 17 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2023

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Here is our list of the BEST Disney World Restaurants for 2024! 

STOP what you’re doing right now and read this post if you want to eat delicious food on your Disney World trip.

Magic Kingdom

2023 is a big year for Disney World, with new attractions opening, changes happening at the resorts, and so much more. With things like Genie+, Disney Park Passes, and the My Disney Experience app, it seems that there’s a lot of pre-trip research that’s necessary to planning the perfect vacation. But today, we’re helping you out with one big step — your dining! If you’re on the hunt for the BEST restaurants to try at Disney World in 2022…we’ve got your list.

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