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Asian Street Eats — Better Know a Restaurant

For this installment of our “Better Know a…” series, we’re checking out Asian Street Eats, a counter service restaurant in the Downtown Disney District.

Asian Street Eats — Better Know a Restaurant
Asian Street Eats — ©Disney

What is Asian Street Eats?

Asian Street Eats is a walk-up counter service restaurant serving casual Asian-inspired fare from Chef Hung Huynh, winner of Season 3 of Bravo’s Top Chef.

Where is Asian Street Eats?

Asian Street Eats is located on the far western side of Downtown Disney, past the Monorail Station and just before you would get to the Disneyland Hotel.  Walking from the esplanade, it will be on your right-hand side.

Asian Street Eats — Better Know a Restaurant

 

What You Need to Know About the Menu at Asian Street Eats

Don’t let the “quick service” label dissuade you — Asian Street Eats is one of the better options for food at Downtown Disney, especially with many of the table service restaurants remaining closed for the time being.  The menu is fairly limited — primarily bowls and scallion pancake wraps with your choice of chicken, beef, or tofu, but the food at Asian Street Eats is excellent, especially for the price.

What the Dining Experience Is Like at Asian Street Eats

Asian Street Eats essentially presents a grab-and-go sort of concept. It’s intended to be quick food that you can eat more or less on the go.

What are Some Items to Target at Asian Street Eats?

Chef Hung’s food is very good, and you’re really not going to go wrong with any of the options; it’s just a matter of personal preference as to which protein you prefer.

Asian Street Eats — Better Know a Restaurant
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What You Need to Know About Accessibility for Asian Street Eats

Asian Street Eats is fully accessible and should not present any unique challenges for visitors in wheelchairs or ECVs. There is no need for a guest to get out of a mobility device.

Does Weather Affect Asian Street Eats?

In a word, yes. The entire operation is outdoors, both the ordering area and the surrounding area where you might eat. If it’s raining, you’re going to get wet.

What is a Good Time to Visit Asian Street Eats?

Asian Street Eats is not large, but a simple menu means they are generally able to turn around food fairly quickly, making it a good option for quick, quality food pretty much any time. With that said, waits will be longest at the apex of lunch and dinner times.

Are you a fan of Asian Street Eats? What’s your favorite dish? Let us know in the comments!

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Downtown Disney Reopens at the Disneyland Resort

Downtown Disney Reopens at the Disneyland Resort downtown disney reopen

Downtown Disney reopened today, July 9, at the Disneyland Resort. The shopping district opened with a variety of shops and dining locations.

The health and safety of guests and cast members is Disney’s top priority. Downtown Disney reopened with several operational changes based on guidance from health authorities to promote physical distancing and enhanced cleanliness. Cast members are walking throughout the district to help guide guests through these new measures.

Downtown Disney Reopens at the Disneyland Resort

The flagship World of Disney store reopened along with a mix of family-friendly restaurants, favorite snacking stops, and shopping boutiques. The Disney Dress Shop has vintage-style apparel perfect for summer, and Disney Home can give you a touch of Disney for every room in your house.

Other shops to find great items include Sugarboo & Co., Curl Surf, Sephora, The LEGO Store, Rinse Bath & Body Co., and WonderGround Gallery, to name a few.

Downtown Disney Reopens at the Disneyland Resort

You can also relax and dine at one of the district’s lovely patios and outdoor seating areas, such as Naples Ristorante e Bar or UVA Bar & Cafe. Enjoy a hearty meal or a gourmet treat! Savor something sweet at Salt & Straw scoop shop, or try the signature Strawberry Shortcake CrazyShake from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes outdoor order window.

Will you be visiting Downtown Disney soon?

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What’s the SCOOP on Refillable Popcorn Buckets in Walt Disney World Theme Parks? Here’s What’s Poppin’…

We are back in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, bringing you coverage from today’s Annual Passholder Preview ahead of the park’s official reopening to guests this Saturday, July 11th.

What’s the SCOOP on Refillable Popcorn Buckets in Walt Disney World Theme Parks? Here’s What’s Poppin’…

Main Street, U.S.A.

And if there’s one thing that a LOT of people associate with a stroll down Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A., it’s the fragrance of buttery popcorn that greets you from the Main Street Popcorn Cart the moment you step into the park.

Of course, that’s not the only place you can find popcorn, as carts are located in each land and right by Cinderella Castle. So, no matter where you are in Magic Kingdom, you’re only steps away from POPCORN… which also means you’re only steps away from a Refillable Popcorn Bucket available for purchase!

What’s the SCOOP on Refillable Popcorn Buckets in Walt Disney World Theme Parks? Here’s What’s Poppin’…

Popcorn Cart

Refillable Popcorn Buckets can vary in price (especially with regards to specialty souvenir buckets which can vary with the season), but your basic bucket will run you $12.00, filled with popcorn for your first purchase. Refills are then available for 2 bucks a POP, valid for your length of stay.

What’s the SCOOP on Refillable Popcorn Buckets in Walt Disney World Theme Parks? Here’s What’s Poppin’…

Popcorn Cart sign

But how do Refillable Popcorn Buckets work in light of new safety protocols which encourage contactless measures to promote physical distancing when possible?

What’s the SCOOP on Refillable Popcorn Buckets in Walt Disney World Theme Parks? Here’s What’s Poppin’…

Refillable Popcorn Bucket and Popcorn Box

Well, from our experience today, we learned how they are handling things at the Magic Kingdom carts. We showed them our Refillable Popcorn Bucket, and they were indeed able to offer us a $2.00 refill.

BUT! Rather than filling our Red Mickey Balloon Refillable Bucket (the way they did in Disney Springs), they gave us our refill in a fresh BOX of popcorn. (Great to see the Mary Blair-inspired popcorn boxes again, isn’t it?)

What’s the SCOOP on Refillable Popcorn Buckets in Walt Disney World Theme Parks? Here’s What’s Poppin’…

Popcorn Refill in a Mary Blair Box

Enjoy it by the carton, or you can go ahead and pour your fresh batch into your Refillable Popcorn Bucket.

What’s the SCOOP on Refillable Popcorn Buckets in Walt Disney World Theme Parks? Here’s What’s Poppin’…

Refillable Popcorn Bucket

So, THAT’S how things are poppin’ in Magic Kingdom right now! Remember, Magic Kingdom will be joined by the reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Saturday, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios which will both reopen on July 15th. You can catch up on all the latest about the phased reopening of Walt Disney World and other Disney Parks around the globe by visiting any of the links below.

Is popcorn a must-eat snack for you in Disney World? Please let us know with a comment!

 

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We Weren’t Expecting to See a Character at THIS Magic Kingdom Restaurant Today

Now that Magic Kingdom has officially welcomed back guests, we’re making our way through the park to see what all has changed.

We Weren’t Expecting to See a Character at THIS Magic Kingdom Restaurant Today

Be Our Guest Restaurant

One place that is definitely different than our last visit is Be Our Guest RestaurantPrior to reopening, we noticed that the restaurant would no longer offer quick service breakfast or lunch, and the menu options saw some changes. So, what’s it REALLY like inside the reopened Be Our Guest Restaurant? Let’s take a look!

When we stopped by the host stand for Be Our Guest, they were actually taking limited same-day reservations. The Cast Member told us that later in the afternoon, they would be operating more on a first-come, first-served basis. Do keep in mind, we’re here during Passholder previews, so the situation may be different come Saturday.

We Weren’t Expecting to See a Character at THIS Magic Kingdom Restaurant Today

Be Our Guest Check In

On the way into the restaurant, we spotted some directional markings on the bridge to make sure that guests keep to their side of the path.

We Weren’t Expecting to See a Character at THIS Magic Kingdom Restaurant Today

Be Our Guest Entrance

Once seated, we were able to access our menu via the QR code on the table. Remember, Be Our Guest has a prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner (the only available mealtimes right now). For adults, it’s $62 and for kids, it’s $37.

We Weren’t Expecting to See a Character at THIS Magic Kingdom Restaurant Today

Mobile Menu

Well, shockingly, we actually got to see a character while we were here! Though it was not previously announced that Be Our Guest would have a modified character experience, we got to wave at Beast while we ate! Sure enough, our big buddy wandered the restaurant for much of our meal.

We Weren’t Expecting to See a Character at THIS Magic Kingdom Restaurant Today

Beast!

He even stopped by the West Wing to check on the rose! This was seriously a sweet surprise considering characters are a little bit less of a known commodity in a reopened Disney World. He didn’t pause for selfies like we’ve seen our Disney pals do in other modified meals like Topolino’s Terrace, but it was still a treat to have him here.

We Weren’t Expecting to See a Character at THIS Magic Kingdom Restaurant Today

Beast with the Rose

We will back with more details on our meal soon, so stay tuned!

And there you have it! Our meal at Be Our Guest definitely had its surprises! It was made all the better by Beast’s presence in the dining room. Stay tuned to DFB as we cover EVERYTHING there is to see at the reopened Disney World theme parks!

Click here to see all of the Disney World restaurants that are reopening with the parks!

Would you still eat at Be Our Guest Restaurant with these changes in place? Let us know in the comments!

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Shades of Green to Remain Closed

Shades of Green to Remain Closed shades of green

Shades of Green, a Disney World resort for military members, will remain closed until August 12, 2020.

From their website:

“Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic in the state of Florida, Shades of Green will remain closed until August 12th, 2020. If you currently have a reservation you will be receiving an email from our Reservations Team. Thank you for your patience in this matter. Please stay safe and healthy.”

With the parks at Walt Disney World reopening this weekend, military families will have to find somewhere else to stay if they plan on visiting the parks before the resort reopens.

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