Dining Articles and News Stories


Visit Orlando’s Annual Magical Dining Month Extended Through October 12

Update 9/22/17: The DIS continues to track which restaurants are extending the Magical Dining Month offer. The Disney Parks Blog revealed that Paddlefish and Morimoto Asia would be extending the offer until October 12, 2017, but that STK was not extending the discounted menu, and would end the offer on October 1, 2017. Original 9/21/17: To … Visit Orlando’s Annual Magical Dining Month Extended Through October 12

Walt Disney World Suspends New Dining Reservations for Sept 10-11 Due to Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma’s severity isn’t being taken lightly in Central Florida, and as it looks increasingly like the eye of the storm may pass right over Walt Disney World. Disney is taking proper precautions for the safety of their guests and cast members. It was just announced that Disney won’t be taking new dining reservations for … Walt Disney World Suspends New Dining Reservations for Sept 10-11 Due to Hurricane Irma

The Disney Dining Decision

The latest update to the My Disney Experience app added some great features and capabilities when it comes to dining on your Disney vacation. You can now make a dining reservation, manage your dining credits, and even place your food order through the app. But does this new update help with the most difficult part of the … The Disney Dining Decision

Disney Dining Review: Drinks & Appetizers at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Tucked away in the corner of Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of our all-time favorite Disney Lounges – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. Inspired by its Disneyland counterpart, Trader Sam’s focuses on rum, rum and more rum in its libations and the bartenders are fairly heavy-handed here.  In addition to its classic tiki bar … Disney Dining Review: Drinks & Appetizers at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

How to “Skip” Lunch at Disneyland

Noon rolls around, your Mickey waffles from breakfast this morning are longer fueling your feet, and the scent of every popcorn cart is starting to seem intoxicating – what do you do? If you’re like most people, you probably dart into the closest quick-service restaurant for a subpar burger to keep you going until you … How to “Skip” Lunch at Disneyland