4 Dining Changes at Disney Parks ALL Guests Should Be Aware Of (September 2019)

Though it may not initially seem like it, Disney parks have truly come into their 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 Disney parks and resorts, there are some big changes taking effect right now you should know about.

For September’s dining update, Disney expands its plant-based offerings, the west coast version of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge gets a price hike, plus a new lounge is just about to open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!

1. Disney increasing plant-based options at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

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While Disney Parks already offer plenty of plant-based options at their restaurants, both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will be expanding plant-based food offerings at all major quick- and table-service locations. Starting October 1 (quick service) and October 3 (table service), guests will be able to easily identify plant-based options at every single restaurant with a special green leaf icon. Many new plant-based options will also be available at the Disneyland Resort starting spring 2020.

Plant-based food refers to foods derived from plants, including fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Disney’s plant-based items are crafted without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey.

2. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge drinks get a price hike at Disneyland

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TouringPlans recently noticed that the west coast version of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has gotten a bit of a price hike, as Oga’s Cantina has recently raised the price of alcoholic beverages by $1, with the price of beer going by up $2 and the Rancor Flight price going up by $10. These higher prices are actually already in effect at the east coast Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and these Disneyland hikes simply bring the prices in line with those at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

3. Enchanted Rose lounge to open soon at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Earlier this year Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort closed forever, and Disney announced that they were re-theming this space to a new Beauty and the Beast themed lounge, which we now know will be called Enchanted Rose, and will be opening in just a few weeks.

As confirmed previously, this location will feature four unique spaces inspired by the live action Beauty and the Beast film. The lounge’s signature bar will glow from the light of a gold chandelier that takes its inspiration from Belle’s flowing ball gown, with subtle nods to the Beast’s magical rose. In another room, guests will find a space that recalls the iconic library from the film, with classical baroque designs and French furnishings inspired by Belle, with hints of the Beast’s friends. Another character-inspired space inside this expanded lounge will be the garden room, which will be a whimsical space that draws its inspiration from the enchanted forest surrounding Beast’s castle. Finally an outdoor patio will evoke the romance of Beast’s garden terrace.

The menu at the Enchanted Rose will include sharable bites, including Mini Smoked Short Rib Sliders with glacier blue cheese and onion marmalade on brioche buns, Espelette Pepper-Spiced Shrimp or Octopus a la Plancha with black olives, blistered tomatoes, and fingerling potatoes. The beverage menu will include specialty Beauty and the Beast-themed cocktails as well as spirits, beer, cider and non-alcoholic options for guests of all ages.

4. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now offering Mobile Order

Oh-So Delicious Blue and Green Milk

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Earlier this month Disney began offering Mobile Order for some of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s most popular eateries, including the following:

Milk Stand
Ronto Roasters
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

As in other locations, Guests can use the Mobile Order function in My Disney Experience to order and pay in advance, skipping the line and head directly to the Mobile Order pick-up counter where their items will be waiting.