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PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Chip 'N' Dale's Harvest Feast Dinner at Garden Grill Restaurant Debuts as Only Modified Character Dining Option in EPCOT

July 17, 2020

Garden Grill is one of the most popular dining locations in EPCOT, which finally reopened to guests this week. Located inside The Land pavilion, Garden Grill is famed for its family-style dining, rotating restaurant, and best of all, its fun, interactive character experience, complete with farm-clad Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale. Because of strict new … Read more

PHOTOS: Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Reopens at EPCOT with Individually-Packaged Sauces, Social Distancing Measures, and More

July 17, 2020

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue had only been open a month when Walt Disney World theme parks closed down. We visited The American Adventure today to see how this quick-service restaurant has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most quick-service restaurants right now, you are encouraged to mobile order unless you have specific … Read more

PHOTOS: Sunshine Seasons Reopens at EPCOT with No Fountain Beverages and an Extremely Basic Menu

July 17, 2020

If you’re looking for a quick-service restaurant at EPCOT with the best air conditioning, Sunshine Seasons might be your best bet. This restaurant is entirely inside of The Land Pavilion in EPCOT’s Future World. Like all restaurants at Walt Disney World right now, Sunshine Seasons has restricted their seating to allow for social distancing. There … Read more

PHOTOS: La Cava del Tequila Reopens at the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT with Social Distancing and Designated One-Way Queue

July 17, 2020

One of the best parts of La Plaza de los Amigos is La Cava del Tequila at the Mexico Pavilion in the World Showcase at EPCOT! We already saw plenty of new health and safety measures in place inside this pavilion, but now we’re checking out La Cava del Tequila specifically to see what sort … Read more

PHOTOS: Sleepy Hollow Reopens at the Magic Kingdom With Classic Waffle Sandwiches and New Lemonade Slushy

July 17, 2020

The Magic Kingdom has officially reopened, and we are thoroughly enjoying getting back to our favorite restaurants and eateries to try the Disney treats we have missed so much. In the Magic Kingdom, we have already visited The Plaza Restaurant, Liberty Tree Tavern and Be Our Guest Restaurant, but we are crossing over to Liberty … Read more

PHOTOS: The Donut Box Prepares to Return This Fall with a New Menu at EPCOT

July 17, 2020

While EPCOT has finally reopened to the public, a number of its culinary offerings still remain closed. Thankfully, we now know that at least one location will be returning this Fall. New signage has gone up at The Donut Box, which will be featuring a brand-new menu. The stand previously appeared at the 2019 Epcot … Read more

PHOTOS: PizzeRizzo Serves Up New Health and Safety Measures at Disney's Hollywood Studios

July 16, 2020

If you like the Muppets, have food allergies, or just love pizza, it’s likely you’ll be visiting PizzeRizzo during your return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s why we took pictures of all the new health and safety measures put into place at Pizza Planet—or should we say, PizzeRizzo. Like other quick-service restaurants, PizzeRizzo is encouraging … Read more

REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Offers Refreshing Specialty Slushies at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020

July 16, 2020

The Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival isn’t just about the tasty treats you can find at different country kiosks. Even Joffrey’s gets in on the action! Each of their four year-round kiosks inside EPCOT features a different specialty beverage just for the festival. Let’s take a look! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Biergarten Restaurant Reopens with Modified "Family Style" Dining in Place of Buffet at EPCOT's Germany Pavilion

July 16, 2020

We’re at the newly-reopened EPCOT, and we’ve decided to visit Biergarten in Germany for lunch! Biergarten is of course known for its live entertainment celebrating Oktoberfest all year long. The menu outside remained the same except for one item that was covered up. A sign at the register let us know that the band is … Read more

PHOTOS: Oga's Cantina Reopens at Disney's Hollywood Studios with Limited Capacity and Advance Reservations Only

July 15, 2020

After some back and forth, it was confirmed a week ago that Oga’s Cantina would be reopening with the rest of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We got ourselves a reservation and headed to Studios on grand opening day to rope drop this intergalactic den of iniquity. Oga’s is currently only accepting guests with reservations, which have … Read more

REVIEW: New Street Corn Funnel Cake at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020

July 15, 2020

We can all agree that funnel cakes sure are a fun snack at any Walt Disney World theme park. But they’re especially fun at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The Funnel Cake kiosk is located on the World Showcase Promenade between The American Adventure and the Japan pavilion. Menu for the … Read more

PHOTOS: Milk Stand Reopens at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios with Mobile Ordering and "Themed" Masks for Cast Members

July 15, 2020

Bright suns! While strolling along Batuu, we decided to check in on the Milk Stand at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what sort of changes had been made since reopening. First off, a mobile ordering sign is placed out from the queue, letting guests scan the QR Code in order … Read more

PHOTOS: Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo Reopens in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge with Social Distancing and No Sporks at Disney's Hollywood Studios

July 14, 2020

Bright Suns travelers, and welcome back to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! We are back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for previews prior to its grand reopening on Wednesday, and we were thrilled to be back in Batuu. Exploring the park and all its new health and safety measures is tiring work, so we headed to Docking … Read more

PHOTOS: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Reopens with Closed Cars and a Limited Menu at Disney's Hollywood Studios

July 14, 2020

A restaurant with some of the heaviest theming at Walt Disney World is the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This special restaurant lets guests eat in stationary cars while watching some classic ’50s drive-in commercials, cartoons, and sci-fi B-movies on a big screen. Pull up and park with us as we eat … Read more

PHOTOS: New "Mask-Free" Indoor Relaxation Station Opens at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT

July 13, 2020

Greetings from Cast Member previews at EPCOT! As we see what changes have come, we’re taking a look inside one of the park’s Relaxation Stations at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall! With most character dining at Walt Disney World suspended for the time being, the restaurant offers a spacious indoor location for a Relaxation Station. Arrows … Read more

PHOTOS: Nomad Lounge Reopens with New Health and Safety Measures at Disney's Animal Kingdom

July 11, 2020

For a cool place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, you’ll want to head to the Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s head inside and see what health and safety measures have come to our favorite lounge at the park. Social distance markers are placed near the host stand outside for … Read more