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5 Disney World Dishes Worth Skipping This Month

5 Disney World Dishes Worth Skipping This Month

From a pesto-overloaded pizza to a chicken sandwich that tasted frozen, here's what didn't earn a repeat order.

Disney World Mobile Order 2026: How to Skip the Lines at Lunch

Disney World Mobile Order 2026: How to Skip the Lines at Lunch

A complete guide to using the My Disney Experience app to pre-order food across all four parks, the water parks, and Disney Springs — and actually get it hot.

One Orlando Restaurant Has Shut Down 5 Times in 2026

One Orlando Restaurant Has Shut Down 5 Times in 2026

State inspection records show nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were temporarily closed the week of July 20–26.

Send It Back or Suffer in Silence at Disney Dining?

Send It Back or Suffer in Silence at Disney Dining?

A Disney dining dilemma: when your meal arrives overcooked or wrong, is it worth speaking up?

DVC Members Score an Exclusive Donut at Disney Springs This August

DVC Members Score an Exclusive Donut at Disney Springs This August

The confetti-topped Welcome Home Weeks Donut at Everglazed is available every Wednesday through August 26 — but only for Disney Vacation Club members.

Oga's Cantina Reservations: How to Get In (2026 Guide)

Oga's Cantina Reservations: How to Get In (2026 Guide)

Everything you need to know about booking, the walk-up list, rules, and real tips for actually landing a spot at Hollywood Studios' most sought-after bar.

Sci-Fi Dine-In: Still One of Hollywood Studios' Coolest Spots

Sci-Fi Dine-In: Still One of Hollywood Studios' Coolest Spots

The atmosphere alone is worth the stop — just skip dessert and save room for something better in the park.

Coral Reef at Epcot: Beautiful Views, Worth the Visit

Coral Reef at Epcot: Beautiful Views, Worth the Visit

The aquarium wall alone is worth the reservation, but go in knowing the portions run on the smaller side.

Chick-fil-A Opens New Boggy Creek Location July 30

Chick-fil-A Opens New Boggy Creek Location July 30

The new Orlando spot on Nona North Road opens July 30 with free entrées, 120 jobs, and a $25,000 food bank donation.

Orlando's 15 Most-Booked Restaurants Right Now

Orlando's 15 Most-Booked Restaurants Right Now

OpenTable's latest data reveals where Orlando diners are racing to snag reservations, from Disney Springs staples to Park Avenue hotspots.

Disney World Free Kids Dining Plan 2026: Is It Worth It?

Disney World Free Kids Dining Plan 2026: Is It Worth It?

Kids ages 3–9 eat free at Disney World all year in 2026 — but the fine print determines whether your family actually comes out ahead.

Disney Food Blog Puts Disney World Snacks to the Test

Disney Food Blog Puts Disney World Snacks to the Test

The Disney Food Blog ranked some of Disney World's most popular snacks — and says the results will spark debate.

Ravello at Four Seasons Orlando Joins Magical Dining 2026

Ravello at Four Seasons Orlando Joins Magical Dining 2026

The Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant is offering a $60 three-course menu from August 14 through September 30.

14 Disney World Restaurants Just Updated Their Menus

14 Disney World Restaurants Just Updated Their Menus

From Pecos Bill's new nacho bowl to a sweeping overhaul at Ale & Compass, here's what changed this week.

Orlando's Magical Dining Returns Aug. 14 With Record 188 Restaurants

Orlando's Magical Dining Returns Aug. 14 With Record 188 Restaurants

The 21st annual prix-fixe event adds a Michelin-starred first-timer and 38 new spots across the city.

Summer House on the Lake Adds $12 Beer-Burger-Brownie Deal

Summer House on the Lake Adds $12 Beer-Burger-Brownie Deal

The Triple B Special bundles a local draft, a Wagyu cheeseburger, and a fudge brownie for just $12 on weekday afternoons.

Ale & Compass Drops Its Best Breakfast Deal at Yacht Club

Ale & Compass Drops Its Best Breakfast Deal at Yacht Club

The $28 Continental Enhancement — an entree plus buffet access — is no longer on the menu at Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

LEVEL99 at Disney Springs Has a Restaurant Anyone Can Enter

LEVEL99 at Disney Springs Has a Restaurant Anyone Can Enter

The massive new gaming venue on the West Side hides a full menu of Detroit-style pizza, burgers, and craft cocktails — no gameplay ticket needed.

Connections Eatery Swaps Ceramic Plates for Paper

Connections Eatery Swaps Ceramic Plates for Paper

EPCOT's quick-service spot quietly ditched its ceramic dishware — here's what that means for your meal photos.

Disney and Kraft Heinz Team Up for Food-Focused Partnership

Disney and Kraft Heinz Team Up for Food-Focused Partnership

The collaboration will roll out across Disney parks, Disney Cruise Line, and D23, starting with a Sauce Vault debut.

EPCOT's Giant Plant-Based Baked Potato Is Worth Every Penny

EPCOT's Giant Plant-Based Baked Potato Is Worth Every Penny

The Plant-Based Chili Baked Potato at Regal Eagle Smokehouse is enormous, loaded, and surprisingly satisfying.

EPCOT's Regal Eagle Has a New Plant-Based Baked Potato

EPCOT's Regal Eagle Has a New Plant-Based Baked Potato

A new plant-based chili baked potato at EPCOT's Regal Eagle Smokehouse is winning over even the skeptics.

The Chefs Giving Walt Disney World Meals Their Soul

The Chefs Giving Walt Disney World Meals Their Soul

Five culinary Cast Members share how family, culture, and community shape the food they serve across Walt Disney World.

Coronado Springs Gets a Spicy Chicken and Churro Waffle Upgrade

Coronado Springs Gets a Spicy Chicken and Churro Waffle Upgrade

Rix Sports Bar & Grill is serving a sweet-heat twist on a Disney classic for $20.

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