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New restaurants, food festivals, and dining news from across Florida.

Gingerbread Mickey Cone Arrives at Disney Springs

Gingerbread Mickey Cone Arrives at Disney Springs

Swirls on the Water is serving the seasonal soft-serve cone through Jan. 11, 2027.

Mavi Turkish Aegean Kitchen Plans December Orlando Opening

Mavi Turkish Aegean Kitchen Plans December Orlando Opening

A Turkish and Aegean restaurant with a full bar is targeting a December 2026 debut in downtown Orlando.

EPCOT’s Cheers to Cheese and The Wedge Have Closed

EPCOT’s Cheers to Cheese and The Wedge Have Closed

The limited-time exhibit and cheese-focused marketplace ended November 8, ahead of Food & Wine Festival’s November 21 finale.

8 Disney World Sit-Down Restaurants to Put on Your List

8 Disney World Sit-Down Restaurants to Put on Your List

From Magic Kingdom to Disney resorts, these eight table-service spots offer varied menus and settings.

Yachtsman Steakhouse Adds Fall Dinner Menu at Yacht Club

Yachtsman Steakhouse Adds Fall Dinner Menu at Yacht Club

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort steakhouse has added seasonal venison, lamb and pasta dishes to its dinner menu.

Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Sets 2026 Dates

Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Sets 2026 Dates

The two-night Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin event is scheduled for Nov. 20-21 with different menus each evening.

Rodizio Grill Orlando Plans Brazilian-Style Thanksgiving

Rodizio Grill Orlando Plans Brazilian-Style Thanksgiving

The International Drive restaurant plans a Nov. 26 meal with turkey dishes and tableside-carved Brazilian meats.

Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits: Best Uses & Expiration

Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits: Best Uses & Expiration

A practical guide to eligible Disney World snack credits, smart redemption timing and the checkout-day deadline.

New Orlando-Area Restaurants and Food Shops to Know

New Orlando-Area Restaurants and Food Shops to Know

New dining, dessert and market options are opening across Central Florida, while one downtown Orlando restaurant has closed.

What to Try at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

What to Try at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Reviews from the first 2026 party night point to several standout sweets and one cola drink worth skipping.

Universal Orlando Dining Reservations: What to Book

Universal Orlando Dining Reservations: What to Book

A practical guide to reservable restaurants, booking timing and the best bets for walk-in meals at Universal Orlando.

Sebastian’s Bistro Is Now All-You-Can-Eat at Disney World

Sebastian’s Bistro Is Now All-You-Can-Eat at Disney World

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort restaurant now officially serves its family-style dinner as all-you-care-to-enjoy.

Oga’s Cantina Adds To-Go Drinks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Oga’s Cantina Adds To-Go Drinks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A reported walk-up beverage queue gives Galaxy’s Edge visitors another way to order from Oga’s Cantina.

Morimoto Asia Sets 12 Beers of Christmas for December

Morimoto Asia Sets 12 Beers of Christmas for December

The Disney Springs restaurant will pair dozens of local beers with specialty bites on Dec. 6, alongside two December cocktails.

How Central Florida Farmers and Families Shaped Orlando Food

How Central Florida Farmers and Families Shaped Orlando Food

A Sentinel anniversary look traces Orlando’s dining roots from farms and citrus groves to enduring family restaurants.

What to Eat and Skip at Jollywood Nights 2026

What to Eat and Skip at Jollywood Nights 2026

A look at the highest- and lowest-rated exclusive bites and drinks at Disney's Hollywood Studios holiday party.

Checkin’ It Twice Lounge Opens for Jollywood Nights

Checkin’ It Twice Lounge Opens for Jollywood Nights

The new Animation Courtyard lounge offers four exclusive holiday drinks, a live DJ and evening entertainment.

Disney Resort Dining for Non-Guests: Parking & Entry Rules

Disney Resort Dining for Non-Guests: Parking & Entry Rules

How to book a Disney Resort hotel meal—and arrive by car, Disney Springs bus or monorail without a room reservation.

Life Day Wookiee Cookie Arrives at Hollywood Studios

Life Day Wookiee Cookie Arrives at Hollywood Studios

Backlot Express is serving a $7.49 Life Day version of its longtime Wookiee Cookie.

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Sets 2026 Holiday Menu

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Sets 2026 Holiday Menu

Disney Springs’ Indiana Jones-inspired lounge will offer holiday bites and drinks from Nov. 10 through Jan. 11.

Where to Find Orlando’s Michelin-Recognized Restaurants

Where to Find Orlando’s Michelin-Recognized Restaurants

From two-star Sorekara to Bib Gourmand spots, these Orlando-area restaurants hold Michelin recognition.

Starbucks Adds Six Holiday Drinks at Disney World Parks

Starbucks Adds Six Holiday Drinks at Disney World Parks

Six seasonal Starbucks drinks are listed at one café inside each Walt Disney World theme park.

Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks & Pizza Plans College Park Restaurant

Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks & Pizza Plans College Park Restaurant

The Orlando food truck expects to open its first permanent restaurant on Edgewater Drive by early December.

Animal Kingdom Adds 3 Holiday Treats for 2026

Animal Kingdom Adds 3 Holiday Treats for 2026

Three seasonal desserts arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from Nov. 6 through Jan. 3.

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