Disney Dining and Enchanting Extras Reviews

In-depth reviews of Disney World’s dining and enchanting extras experiences.

Garden Grill at EPCOT: Relaxed Character Dining at Disney World

Scoring a Last-Minute Garden Grill Reservation at EPCOT Looking for a quiet but memorable character meal at Disney World?  Garden Grill dinner may be the perfect fit —especially if you want a family-style character dining experience without the chaos. On the final evening of ...

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Blizzard Beach + Garden Grill: Our Perfect Disney World Day

Looking for a chill Disney day that still delivers magic? In this post, we’re sharing our Disney Blizzard Beach review—what worked, what we’d do differently, and tips for tackling Blizzard Beach with kids, especially if you have sensory needs to consider. Plus, we’ll walk through how ...

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Crystal Palace Lunch Review: Best Buffet at Magic Kingdom

On our recent trip to Disney World, we traveled with a family friend "Auntie" who was a first time Disney World visitor and a big Winnie the Pooh fan. So we made it a point to visit The Crystal Palace on our first day in the parks.  Read on for our Crystal Palace lunch review. Crystal Palace is ...

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Our Day at Magic Kingdom: Rides, Character Meals & Fireworks

Tuesday marked our first official day inside the Walt Disney World resort theme parks, and we wasted no time making the most of it. We arrived for our day at Disney's Magic Kingdom around 9:00 AM, ready to dive headfirst into the magic. With a great plan and lots of excitement, we packed in a lot ...

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Disney’s 1900 Park Fare: What Changed on Our Second Visit?

For our full 1900 Park Fare review, start here: This post is our second-visit to 1900 Park update. Arrival Day Dining Plan Our first day at Disney World is always about setting the tone, and this time was no different. Since we weren't going to the parks on our arrival day, we decided to ...

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6-Day Disney World Family Trip Recap (With Budget Tips & Highlights)

We just wrapped up an incredible six-day Disney World vacation, and we’re sharing everything in this full Disney World family trip review—from our hotel strategy and park plans to favorite rides, meals, and what we’d do differently next time. We used our Incredi-Pass, and we layered in hotel ...

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Storybook Dining at Artist Point: Snow White Character Meal Review

After a great day at Disney's Animal Kingdom including our Up Close with Rhinos and Caring for Giants tours, we headed over to Disney's Wilderness Lodge for our character dinner reservation at Storybook Dining at Artist Point, one of the most enchanting character dining experiences at Disney ...

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Hollywood & Vine Review: Is Minnie’s Seasonal Dine Worth It?

Hollywood & Vine restaurant, located in the Echo Lake area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, features a character buffet where guests can enjoy meals alongside beloved Disney characters. This family-friendly eatery offers a delightful character experience that varies by meal and season. We ...

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Caring for Giants Review: Disney’s Elephant Tour Worth It?

During our recent trip to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, we had the incredible opportunity to experience several animal-themed "Enchanting Extras." Among these were Starlight Safari, Up Close with Rhinos, and  Caring for Giants. This was part of our Animal Kingdom day experience during ...

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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Review: Princess Dining at Epcot

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Review: Is This Princess Meal Worth It? Curious if Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Disney World is worth visiting? In this Akershus Royal Banquet Hall review, we explore the enchanting character interactions, food, and immersive atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for ...

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Up Close with Rhinos at Animal Kingdom: Disney World Tour Review

During our visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom, one experience stood out above all others: the Up Close with Rhinos tour. This special, 60-minute experience requires advanced reservations and offers an extraordinary opportunity to learn about and interact with these incredible animals. ...

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