The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant has reopened its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The restaurant has a refreshed look, delicious dishes, and beloved characters who celebrate the power of wishes. We recently had a chance to dine at the updated restaurant. Learn what we thought at the link below.    Click here to view our Instagram Story with photos and video from our dinner!  1 – 1900 Park Fare 1900 Park Fare is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa near Magic Kingdom. After being closed for over four years, the restaurant re ..read more

There are so many fantastic dining locations on property. Sometimes the character dining experiences can be exhausting, or maybe your kiddos don’t enjoy the characters. If you are looking for an overview of the best restaurants that don’t have characters, then this list is for you! Here are my top ten table service meals with no characters that are also great for families.   10 – Liberty Tree Tavern: Magic Kingdom, Liberty Square This location is in a fantastic location toward the center of Magic Kingdom in the very patriotic area, Liberty Square. The restaurant has services at Lunch ..read more

Disney’s BoardWalk is one of our favorite destinations at Walt Disney World, and one of those reasons is the Flying Fish restaurant! We recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the restaurant. Learn more about the restaurant below.   1 – Getting to Flying Fish Restaurant The restaurant is located right on Disney’s BoardWalk. The area is full of life and excitement on a real Boardwalk overlooking the water like you would find in New England areas. If you are staying at a resort different from Boardwalk Inn, you can get to the location in several different ways. You can take an available ..read more

Dining at Disney World is an integral part of any Disney visit. Making reservations ahead of time is an essential piece of trip planning, and having great dining experiences can help make a good trip a great one. There are, of course, popular restaurants that are difficult to get reservations for like Space 220, Be Our Guest, Chef Mickey’s, or Le Cellier Steakhouse, all of which have wonderful things to offer guests, like great menus, character dining experiences, and fantastic theming. But there are several genuinely magical and wonderful restaurants at Disney that are less popular because th ..read more

Awesome food and beverage experiences share the spotlight at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with two restaurants and a stylish rooftop lounge leading the way. We enjoyed an overnight stay as part of an exclusive media preview of the Gran Destino Tower. We visited and enjoyed some of the restaurants. Catch all that you need to know below.   1 – Gran Destino Tower The Gran Destino Tower is the newest addition to the newly reimagined Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This beautiful Tower sits on the southeastern shores of Lago Dorado (“Golden Lake”), the resort’s 22-acre lake. The Tow ..read more

“Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle…”. The start of the prologue to Beauty and the Beast perfectly describes the tone of Be Our Guest Restaurant. Have you dreamed of dining at Beast’s Castle? Here are six things to know about Be Our Guest so you can make that dream a reality and be a guest at this popular dining destination!   1 – Making Your Reservation Getting a reservation is the first step to enjoying a dining experience at Be Our Guest Restaurant. Sounds simple enough – but not so much! Be Our Guest is one of the most difficult restaura ..read more

Winnie the Pooh and his pals, all-you-can-eat buffet, plus Magic Kingdom – sign us up! The Crystal Palace is an incredible character dining experience you and your family are sure to love. Before you dine, here are five things we “think…think…think” you need to know about The Crystal Palace.   1 –  Reservations Please Breakfast, lunch, and dinner – Crystal Palace stays busy. Not only will you need a park ticket to dine at The Crystal Palace, but chances are you won’t be able to dine at this location without a reservation or lengthy wait. As Winne, the Pooh would say, “Bother!” H ..read more

The Disney Dining Plan is definitely a must for us when we are on vacation. We have always bought the dining plan and found the value in having the plan, even if the costs don’t always equal out to ultimately match what we might have paid separately. (Usually, it does save us money since my husband is a big-time steak eater.) If you aren’t entirely sold on the dining plan yet or know what value it can provide, here are 7 reasons why my family absolutely loves the Disney Dining Plan:   7 – A vacation with an all-inclusive feel. One of the greatest things about trips to Mexico or cruis ..read more

The Hollywood Brown Derby and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a favorite restaurant for us.  It holds a special place in our hearts as a place where we have celebrated a few different special occasions, and once you go it is easy to see why!  If you are planning a visit to the restaurant, here are eight things that you will definitely want to know:   7 – The restaurant is a replica. The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant wasn’t just a concept that the Disney imagineers created.  The restaurant is actually a replica of a famous restaurant in Hollywood, California where all ..read more

Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? Over the years this is probably the number one question we’ve received regarding Walt Disney World vacation planning. I wish the answer were a simple yes or no. However, the issue is complicated, and the answer is usually, “it depends.” As with most choices when it comes to planning a trip to Walt Disney World, there are a number of questions you must first ask before making an informed decision.   1 – Understanding the Disney Dining Plans Disney offers guests staying in a Walt Disney World hotel two package options for dining: Disney Quick Service ..read more