food IS a theme park
It’s finally time to go back to the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!
Garden View Lounge
This restaurant has been closed since 2020, and now it’s reopening after a refurbishment with a new menu, new offerings, and a new interior. We can’t wait to check it out — happy reopening day!
Disney World has plenty of restaurants to choose from while you’re on vacation. From quick service to full table service meals, you’ll have a wide range of options.
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
However, as we say, one thing is certain about Disney World: it will change. We have seen restaurants close and change a lot over the years. Recently, two restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been set to close — Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano and PizzeRizzo. That had us wondering if Disney fans are tired of seeing restaurants close, so we asked our readers, “What have you HAD IT with as far as restaurant closures in Disney World go?”
Don’t want to grab a pastry from the food court or eat a granola bar in your hotel room? You don’t have to! There are SO many delicious breakfast options in Disney World!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
And if you’re heading to Hollywood Studios, did you know you can grab breakfast in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? That’s right! I’m taking you with me to Ronto Roasters to try some of their most popular morning offerings. Let’s go!
When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.
Welcome to Disney World
We recently stopped by Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Hollywood Studios to see what was cookin’, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
Here at DFB, we’re in a not-so-secret love affair with Disney World lounges.
Dahlia Sliders
What better way to enjoy a sampling of small plates and delicious beverages, while also getting in a little R&R in the middle of a busy Disney day? There are several lounges spread throughout Disney World, both in the hotels and the parks, but some of them are near and dear to our hearts. Today, we’re sharing a full tour of one of our favorites — the Dahlia Lounge at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
We’re visiting a classic Magic Kingdom restaurant to see if it still holds up!
Let’s go!
The Crystal Palace is an established Magic Kingdom buffet that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a Victorian greenhouse setting. The restaurant offers a character dining experience featuring Winnie the Pooh and pals from the Hundred-Acre Wood and some tasty American fare. We recently visited and left with PLENTY of thoughts!
The day has finally come! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially OPEN at Disney World!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Going forward, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be available to ride as part of Disney Genie+, which is soon to be called Lightning Lane Multi Pass. That means this ride does NOT have an individual (or a la carte) Lightning Lane. To ride, you can purchase Genie+ for Magic Kingdom (or get the multi-park Genie+ option) and reserve a Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Or, you can join the FREE virtual queue for the ride, meaning Disney will send you a notification when it’s your turn to ride. So…you’re probably wondering…how fast did Genie+ sell out on OPENING DAY? Well, we’re here to tell ya!
If you love Disneyland enough that you could go every day, then there’s a good chance that you’re a Magic Keyholder!
Magic Key Lounge
Magic Key passes are like the Disneyland version of Annual Passes. They are sold in very limited quantities, but sales resumed back in January. Folks were SUPER excited because this was the first time in YEARS that they’d been available. However, if you were hoping to snag your own Magic Key pass soon, we have some bad news.
Let’s face it. As Disney Adults, we’ve probably ALL dreamt of staying at one of Disney World’s Monorail resorts at some point.
Grand Floridian Resort
You see, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Polynesian Village Resort, and Contemporary Resort all have Monorail stops. This means you can hop on the Monorail at any point and head on over to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! However, if you’re planning on visiting Magic Kingdom, it can be FASTER at times to just walk! Being able to wake up in the morning and take a quick walk over to Magic Kingdom is viewed as a HUGE perk — and it is — but we need to talk about some downsides associated with walking to and from Magic Kingdom. Here’s why it might not be the hotel perk that you think it is!
Y’ALL. Can you believe it’s time to experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom?!
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The Princess and the Frog-themed water ride is set to open to everyone on June 28th, 2024 after sets of previews for exclusive groups of Disney fans. Since construction started in early 2023, we’ve been anxiously waiting for the day we got to experience the attraction…and that day is here! We previously got a sneak peek at the animatronics, new characters, queue details, and more, but now we have to talk about merchandise!
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