food IS a theme park
The window is open, so’s that door! I didn’t think they did that anymore! Who knew we owned 8,000 salad plates?
©Disney
World of Frozen is about to open in Disneyland Paris on March 29th, and with it is a new restaurant called Nordic Crowns Tavern. Disney just shared some hidden details, and if we weren’t excited before, we definitely are now.
We won’t lie…when it comes to food, Disneyland has some of our favorite snacks and restaurants, and even more are on the way (we’re SO excited about this whole Downtown Disney renaissance that’s happening!).
Napa Rose
But Disneyland is no stranger to fine dining either, and one of our favorite fine dining establishments, Napa Rose, as well as its lounge, has been closed for a while to get a completely revamped look and menu. Well, Napa Rose is set to reopen on February 6th, but we got a chance to see the new lounge AND try some of the new food and drinks ahead of that.
It’s the best day ever for us at Disney Food Blog because Disney just announced NEW menu items, which means we get to gobble up snacks and find new favorites.
Spaceship Earth at Night during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT Festival of the Arts starts January 16th and runs till February 23rd, making it a very short festival, but don’t worry, it’s jam-packed with offerings from art booths, merchandise, entertainment, and so, so, SO much food. Disney released the menus, and while we’re excited for our returning favorites, let’s check out some of the new items coming to the festival.
One of the best parts of a new month is seeing what kind of new snacks drop in Disney World. Now, we all know that Gideon’s Bakehouse drops new cookies and cold brews every month, so we couldn’t wait to see what the bakery had in store for January 2026.
Gideon’s January drops!
Well, we just found out what those new snacks are, and let’s just say we made a beeline to Gideon’s Bakehouse to try them out. So keep reading to see what we think of these new treats!
There are tons of places that people online will say, “You need to go here when you’re in Disney World!” Sometimes, they’re right. Sometimes… they’re not. That being said, you need to try out this spot we’re about to tell you about.
Homecomin’ new menu items!
Over in Disney Springs, you can find Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! This table service restaurant has been an obsession of ours for literal years, thanks to its southern comfort food and Florida-inspired cuisine. The restaurant recently debuted some new menu options, so we had to test them out and see if they live up to the restaurant’s stellar reputation!
Four years ago, one of Disney World’s most unique restaurants opened in EPCOT. Space 220 is both an attraction and a restaurant, with an experience that takes you on a space elevator up into the stars, where you arrive at a dining spot with 360-degree views of space (along with some fun easter eggs).
Space 220 in EPCOT
Space 220 offers both a prix fixe restaurant dining experience as well as a lounge, and we’ve visited many times. The menu changes a LOT. However, we just attended a special media event to celebrate the restaurant’s fourth anniversary, and we got a sneak peek at some NEW food and drinks you’ll be able to order in the lounge soon.
We’re all about a Disney collaboration with other organizations. For example, we’ll always support Disney’s collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
La La Land Kind Cafe
Well, Disney just recently collaborated with another group, the La La Land Kind Cafe, which gives back to the community by supporting foster children, and we were invited to check out La La Land Kind Cafe’s new Mickey and Friends-inspired kids’ menu! So let’s go!
Disney collaborates with a lot of brands, which is why we have amazing jewelry from BaubleBar, fun bags Lug from Loungefly, Disney-themed shoes by Vans and Crocs, and so much more.
©La La Land Kind Cafe
Well, there’s a new collaboration we need to tell you about. Disney is collaborating with La La Land Kind Cafe to bring the cafe’s first-ever kids’ menu themed to Mickey & Friends. Yep, Mickey and his buddies are coming to your local La La Land Kind Cafe.
So when it comes to food, we know a lot of folks probably wouldn’t think much about visiting Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground if they’re not staying there.
New food at Crockett’s Tavern
Sure, the resort is gorgeous and fun to walk around. It’s also fun to visit Tri-Circle-D Ranch to see some horses and even indulge in a little horseback riding. But food? Well, you might not think this is a food destination in Disney World. Well, we’re here to tell you that you might be wrong if you think that. We just visited one of the dining spots at Fort Wilderness, and we’re already planning on going back — no, REALLY!
We love the first of every month because that’s usually when Gideon’s Bakehouse drops its menu for the month.
Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs
Now that it’s officially May, Gideon’s is celebrating Halfway to Halloween with one of the best ways possible — with lots of sweets! Let’s dive into the new May menu and see what’s in store.
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