Though it may not initially seem like it, Walt Disney World has truly come into its own in recent years as a real food lover’s paradise. If you count yourself as one of the many who love eating their way around the Walt Disney World parks and resorts, there are some big changes taking effect right now you should know about.
For February’s dining update, a Disney Parks favorite comes to Disney Springs, My Disney Experience gets a new look for mobile order, plus reservations are now available for the new rooftop restaurant at the upcoming Gran Destino Tower!
1. New Mobile Order interface coming to My Disney Experience
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A new, enhanced look is coming soon to the Mobile Order hub in the My Disney Experience App for Walt Disney World Resort. Once the update goes live, guests will find easier navigation and improved design with fun, colorful icons and even more photos of the menu items. In addition, guests with certain allergies or dietary restrictions can better discover the options that may meet their needs at participating locations.
2. Dole Whip comes to Disney Springs
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Though Dole Whips used to be a Magic Kingdom exclusive treat, this iconic frozen dessert has made its way to every single theme park at Walt Disney World, and now pineapple fans can find Dole Whips at the Marketplace Snacks kiosk at Disney Springs. In addition to the standard version of this snack, guests can also enjoy Dole Whip floats with pineapple juice or spiked with rum at Disney Springs as well!
3. Beaches and Cream to close later this year for lengthy refurbishment
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The Beaches and Cream restaurant at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort will be closing this August for a lengthy refurbishment, with a tentative reopening set for December 2019. During that time, there will be a temporary location at the Yacht and Beach Club Resort offering ice cream, but not the Kitchen Sink. During this closure, the interior of the restaurant will be remodeled, but the theme will remain the same.
4.Sebastian’s Bistro no longer serving lunch
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Though the new Sebastian’s Bistro restaurant at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort only just opened last year, this dining location will no longer serve lunch, effective this week. Dinner is now be the only meal guests can grab at this new table service restaurant, which is now only open from 5-10:00 PM. Guests at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort can still get lunch at Spyglass Grill and Centertown Market beginning at 11:30 AM, and the Banana Cabana pool bar beginning at noon.
5. Free chocolate returns to Disney Springs Ghirardelli
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Free samples at the Ghirardelli Chocolate shop at Disney Springs has been a longstanding tradition at the shopping district, with guests young and old enjoying this freebie. However, last month Ghirardelli stopped offering these free chocolates to guests who stop by the retail side of this shop thanks to a corporate change, with other Ghirardelli stores around the country also ending their free sample programs. However, last week, this shop began offering free samples again! We don’t know if this is a temporary or permanent change, but if you’re at Disney Springs soon, stop by while you can to grab your free chocolate!
6. New IllumiNations dining package now available
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Last month Disney introduced a new IllumiNations Dining Package, which will cost $85 for adults (including tax and gratuity), and $35 for children. For this price guests can enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at the Rose and Crown and enjoy a view of IllumiNations from the patio seating next to the lagoon.
7. Reservations now available for Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
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This summer will see the opening of the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and with it the new Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood restaurant. And if you want to be the first to experience this new eatery, you can now make reservations for dates starting with July 9, 2019. This restaurant will serve Spanish-inspired cuisine atop the 15-story tower, with classic tapas, steak and seafood dishes featuring seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Guests dining at this restaurant will also be able to take in spectacular views of nighttime fireworks shows thanks to the
