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Finally, there is one more place to grab a quick bite at Magic Kingdom. It’s clear that reservations and attendance have increased at Magic Kingdom, as evident in our Crowd Calendar, and the Observed Wait Times on our site. With this increase in attendance it is frustrating trying to have a meal at any Magic Kingdom quick service location, as only three counter service restaurants are open. Thankfully, Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland has returned!

Inside Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom’s busiest land, you’ll find Friar’s Nook – it’s around the corner from Fairytale Hall. If you’re looking for a quick lunch, this is a good option, and the menu is all tots and brats. There are two down sides to Friar’s Nook. First, there is no mobile order option since it is such a small location. Second, seating is very limited.

Our readers give Friar’s Nook a 89% thumbs up rating. It is ranked number 37 out of 109 quick food options at Walt Disney World. Generally service is fairly quick, and the value is fair. It’s the lack of seating that holds this location back.

Our team visited yesterday and enjoyed the regular Brat and Tater Bites. For $10.79 a Bratwurst sausage is served on a thick roll. Normally the Brat is topped with warm sauerkraut but you can ask for it on the side or not it all, if you wish. The roll would be better if it were a pretzel roll, but it’s still good and holds up to the hearty Brat, which is well flavored and seasoned with fennel and other spices.

Pro tip – ask for some cheese sauce on the side. There’s no charge and it is divine for dipping the tater bites.

If there are not open tables available at the small seating area, you can walk over to the New Fantasyland entrance and have a seat along the castle -styled walls. It is not ideal, but it is great for people watching.

Last year I tried out the plant-based version of the Brat and really enjoyed it. I also tried the Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Bites, which was satisfying, but the Buffalo sauce was a little heavy. It’s good to have one more quick dining option inside Magic Kingdom, and one with a decent plant-based option too.

We’re also pleased to report that the Spring Roll Cart inside Adventureland has reopened as well. It’s good, and necessary, to see a few more places to grab a quick bite become available in Walt Disney World’s most attended theme park.

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Where’s your favorite place to grab a quick bite to eat inside Magic Kingdom?

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With DVC points to use or lose, my husband and I made a trip to Walt Disney World. During this trip, he been working remotely and won’t be going to the parks. I convinced him that Disney’s Saratoga Springs resort, with easy access to the restaurants at Disney Springs, was the best resort for our needs on this trip.

I have stayed at Saratoga Springs resort more than a dozen times, but my husband has never been with me on those outings. He was sold on the location, but was slightly skeptical of the musty-looking, horsey decor he saw in photos of the Saratoga rooms. It was a wonderful surprise when we walked in to see that we were in a newly renovated room, with updated furniture and fixtures, new flooring, modern appliances and cabinet finishes, and brighter fabrics.

For a look at the old version of the decor take a look at the photos in this Saratoga Springs overview.

Here’s a tour:

BEDROOM

The bedroom includes a king-sized bed, television, side chair with ottoman, dresser, and nightstands. There is now room underneath the bed to stow suitcases. The ceiling fan is now a sleek, three-blade model, and there are copious USB and power outlets on either side of the bed.

LIVING ROOM

The living room area has a flat screen television (larger than the one in the bedroom), a couch with a pull-down queen-sized bed, a trunk-like coffee table (on wheels for easy movability) that converts into a table, and a dining table with a bench and two side chairs. There’s also a fold-down bed under the television.

KITCHEN

One-bedroom villas have full kitchens, complete with a refrigerator, oven and cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, and related dishes and cookware. A nearby space holds a full-size washer/dryer.

BATHROOM

The bathroom has three separate spaces: a room with just the toilet, a room with the shower stall and a sink, and a room with a tub and larger vanity with a sink. There have been real changes in the bathroom amenities. The tub no longer has jacuzzi-style jets, there is a rainforest-style showerhead, there are large dispensers of toiletries, and a magnifying mirror has been added.

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Have you stayed at an updated Saratoga villa? How did you think it compared to the old version? Let us know in the comments.

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