Dining

Grab a fork, spoon, and your best Disney friends, as you browse Disney Fanatic’s Dining articles that will leave you with Disney food and beverage cravings!

  • Nov- 2020 -
    2 November
    Geyser Point Bar and Grill

    Top Quick-Service Restaurants Currently Open at Walt Disney World

    There are many changes to Disney dining due to the pandemic.  The Disney Dining Plan is not currently being offered, and many restaurants on property are not open, and those that are open have limited menus. The new theme park reservation system also requires guests to make reservations to visit the parks, so you’ll need one if you plan to dine at a theme park restaurant.  There’s still

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  • Oct- 2020 -
    28 October
    Magical Express

    A Review of Walt Disney World’s Riviera Resort

    Disney’s Riviera Resort is Disney Vacation Club’s 15th resort, and it has taken its place among the most luxurious resorts on property. My family was excited to check out the resort and see whether it could measure up to some of our other favorite resorts – and, spoiler alert – it totally does! Let’s explore what the resort has to offer.  1. Theme, Views, & Decor Disney’

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  • 28 October

    Must-Do’s BEFORE Arriving To Walt Disney World

    There has always been a list of things to do before visiting Walt Disney World, but since the resort’s reopening, that list has, to no surprise, gotten slightly bigger. Gone are the days when all you had to worry about was whether you’d packed enough clothes or remembered your phone charger! Those things are still all important, though, but naturally, COVID-19-related must-do’s have taken priority

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  • 26 October

    Thanksgiving 2020: Ten Walt Disney World Things We’re Thankful For

    Say what you will, but 2020 has been unforgettable. It has brought worldwide challenges. It has given everyone a new perspective. It has changed our lives. Despite that, we can still appreciate the things that never change. Disney World has risen to the challenge of 2020 and today we’re going to discuss the things we are still incredibly thankful for. Please take a seat at our virtual Thanksgiving

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  • 18 October

    10 Facts About Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort

    Welcome to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin—two stately sister hotels standing side by side one another in the heart of Walt Disney World action. While separate identities and individualized motifs establish each one independently, both share in a multitude of resort-wide benefits and amenities to earn them equated excellence. So it really doesn’t matter which one you choose, if it’s quality

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  • 2 October
    Excited young Disney fan in a cartoon face mask and white shirt, outdoors and ready to experience the magic as Disney World reopens.

    Making Minimizing Germs Fun For Kids at Walt Disney World

    By now, even hermits and people with their heads stuck in the sand have heard of the coronavirus pandemic that has seemingly swept the globe and affected just about every country on the face of the earth. Disney World was, of course, affected—to the point the parks closed for four months—and now that the parks are open, there are reminders everywhere that the virus has tried its best to stop the m

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  • 2 October
    The monorail cruises by Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, a must-see snapshot for Disney Park Hoppers under Florida’s beautiful skies.

    First Things We Do When Arriving at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT

    EPCOT is simply a marvelous place. Steeped in nostalgia and innovation, this is the most unique Walt Disney World theme park. Divided into two strong areas, Future World and the World Showcase, the park is here to delight the technically savvy and those with a travel bug. The property is also massive. And depending on which “side” you enter from, this determines your morning itinerary. To assist,

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  • Sep- 2020 -
    30 September
    cinderella-castle

    First Things We Do When Arriving at the Magic Kingdom

    There is no better feeling than walking into the park that started it all, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. If you are like me you start getting the feels as soon as you walk through the gate and hear the Main Street, U.S.A. music. For diehard Disney Fanatics there is nothing quite like the rush of walking into the Magic Kingdom. Here are the first things we do when walking into this magical par

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  • 30 September
    Test Track

    Attraction Adjustments You Should Know About at Walt Disney World

    Disney magic in the parks looks a bit different in 2021. To promote social distancing, safe fun and to keep guests and cast members healthy there are some changes to attractions and happenings in the parks. This article notes some of the changes that guests will see in the parks to keep guests.    1. No Character Greetings Character Greetings have been suspended until further notice.  Be

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  • 26 September
    Split image: Left, "The Princess and the Frog" movie poster; right, Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom ahead of its themed reimagining.

    10 Biggest Controversies at Walt Disney World

    It’s rare to find anything sacred these days, whether it’s a movie or, in this instance, a theme park. That’s not to say Disney World is a bad place. But, naturally, bad things can happen anywhere, and real-life controversies come with the territory of operating a resort with an infinite number of moving parts. Let’s take a look at some of Disney World’s biggest controversies to date.   10. P

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