Three and a half months is a long time for a signature restaurant to sit dark. Yachtsman Steakhouse closed on May 10 for refurbishment, and for most of the summer, guests staying around Crescent Lake lost one of the better dinner options in that pocket of Walt Disney World. That area is dense with dining, between the BoardWalk, the Beach ...

EPCOT guests returning to a familiar corner of the park may want to pay closer attention during their next visit. Disney has made a series of permanent cuts, removing five longtime options from one of World Showcase’s established locations. The removals arrive alongside several additions, creating a noticeably different experience for returning guests who may have grown accustomed to what ...

For years, Disney fans have been bracing for the moment artificial intelligence would work its way into the Walt Disney World experience. The conversation has come up constantly in fan circles, usually in the context of the big stuff. Would AI eventually write the scripts for attraction preshows? Would it replace the concept artists at Walt Disney Imagineering? Would guests ...

Walt Disney World guests may notice some major differences the next time they sit down for a meal. Disney has rolled out a sweeping series of menu changes across the resort, with more than 50 new food and drink items appearing at restaurants, lounges, food courts, and quick-service locations. At the same time, plenty of familiar choices have disappeared. The ...

Breakfast might be the hardest meal to get right at Walt Disney World. That sounds dramatic until you have actually tried to plan one. The in-park options are often smaller than you want, sweeter than you need, or sitting in a completely different park from the one you are standing in. You end up eating a pastry at 8 a.m., ...

A Disneyland dining location is struggling to keep up with demand, so major changes are coming to how guests book and experience it. Disneyland Dining Location Hits All-Time High for Demand: Operational Changes Confirmed For weeks, getting inside Downtown Disney’s newest restaurant felt like winning a golden ticket. Disneyland fans watched the calendar. Gordon Ramsay followers set reminders. Vacationers attempted ...

If you have ever stood in the famously long line at Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs and found yourself studying the menu art while you waited, you already understand that this place is not just a cookie shop. It is a brand with a personality, a visual identity so specific and so carefully constructed that it has become as much ...

Pirates of the Caribbean has been making headlines on both coasts recently, but not because of the ride itself. Instead, Disney has found itself making changes to experiences connected to one of its most beloved attractions. In California, the company reversed course after fan criticism over a reimagined scene. In Florida, Disney appears to be preparing a new way for ...

For many Walt Disney World fans, EPCOT is the park where a visit naturally slows down. Instead of racing from ride to ride, guests often spend the day exploring pavilions, discovering new flavors, and enjoying experiences unlike anything else on Disney property. That is why news of an upcoming closure at the park is likely to catch plenty of attention. ...

There is a unique brand of nostalgia that envelops a beloved restaurant, especially one patrons have relied on for many years, even as it has moved through various locations. The Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney embodies this sense of familiarity and comfort. For countless guests, it has been the go-to lunchtime destination, perfectly positioned to serve hungry shoppers between ...