The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is one of the more popular table service restaurants in Epcot for a number of reasons. Even before Frozen came along, the Norwegian pavilion attracted large numbers of guests due to both its attraction and its restaurant. But if Akershus has nothing to do with Frozen, why is it so popular? Let’s take a look. ...

As you head through the pillared entrance and inside the invitingly quaint lobby you’ll be treated to the creaking sounds of the wooden planks beneath your feet and the bellowing calls of a colonially-outfitted “town crier” who is summoning the next party to be seated with a, “Hear ye, Hear ye!” Right away you’ll be transported to a simpler time ...

New Fantasyland isn’t so new anymore, but it’s still fun to explore. One of the main themes of New Fantasyland is based on the movie Beauty and the Beast. Beast’s castle was even part of the newly renovated land. In that same area the addition of Gaston’s Tavern was added. You’ll find plenty of charm and good food throughout. Here ...

Exciting news! Disney has just released FREE DINING to the general public! See details below. When you stay at a select Disney Moderate Resort, Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, you get the Disney Dining Plan with a variety of delicious dining options! When you stay at a select Disney Value Resort, you get the Quick-Service Dining Plan ...

Magical experiences are easy to come by at Walt Disney World and that certainly includes dining at one of their award-winning, signature restaurants. There are quite a number of them that set the stage for an intimate meal, providing their patrons with top-notch service, an ambient atmosphere and artistically-inspired, delicious dishes. Looking for the perfect date night destination certain to ...

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in a state of flux. We know it is getting a new name. There is much speculation about what is going to come to replace all of the recent closures at the park (Studio Backlot Tour, American Idol Experience, the Captain Jack Sparrow/Pirates of Caribbean attraction). While some are mourning the recent loss of the hat ...

The Crystal Palace Restaurant is located just off of Main Street, USA, in Magic Kingdom. It’s the perfect place to start your day with a breakfast buffet or take a break from the busy hustle and bustle of the park with a lunch or dinner buffet. There are so many great things to love about the Crystal Palace. Here are ...

It never fails. After an incredible vacation at Walt Disney World, the post-vacation letdown sets in. We miss the rides and attractions at the parks, we miss seeing our favorite characters, and we miss the incredible feeling that comes with being at the Most Magical Place on Earth. And then of course, there’s the food. Sure, we ate our fair ...

Everyone loves to eat! Disney is fully aware of this and has created so many wonderful and unique dining experiences within their parks so that when you sit down in the midst of your crazy, fun-filled day, you can have a top-notch time while eating some great food. What about the dining at the resorts though? If you were like ...

With the addition of the New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, guests now have the opportunity to dine in the “Be Our Guest” Restaurant in the medieval castle from “Beauty and the Beast”. The restaurant is nestled underneath the mysterious castle, passing through an old gateway to a stone bridge and through wrought-iron gates with six beastly figures along the ...