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REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

It’s been a cupcake crawl ALL over the Disney Resorts today for the Fourth of July!

REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Contempo Cafe

We’ve already seen a cupcake trio at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and an AMAZING treat with a raspberry cream center (!!!) at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. And, our next snack on the list is perfect for all those frosting fans out there!

The Fourth of July Cupcake is making a fabulously festive appearance at the Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Although last year’s Fourth of July treat combined red velvet cake and berries, this year’s is the PERFECT choice for a dessert that your whole family will enjoy!

REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Fourth of July Cupcake

Surprise, surprise — it’s VERY red, white, and blue!  The chocolate cupcake is filled with marshmallow creme and topped with red, white, and blue buttercream, along with patriotic sprinkles and fondant stars. The cake on this treat is just SO GOOD. It’s very moist, which pairs extremely well with the fluffiness of the marshmallow creme.

REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Fourth of July Cupcake

But, the main star of the Fourth of July Cupcake is all that frosting. The treat is piled high with so much buttercream (and ya’ll already know how much we love frosting). The Fourth of July Cupcake at the Contempo Cafe is a great holiday pick for the other frosting fans out there or someone who loves really cute cupcakes for $5.99! Heads up though — that potent dye might show on your teeth for a bit after, so maybe grab a water to help wash it down!

REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Fourth of July Cupcake

While we were at the bakery, we also spotted that our beloved Peanut Butter Pie has received a Fourth of July makeover too!

REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Fourth of July Peanut Butter Pie

The top of the treat is currently featuring some of the same patriotic sprinkles and red, white, and blue drizzle to go with all that peanut butter goodness for $4.79.

REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Fourth of July Peanut Butter Pie

Forget applied pie, our DFB reporter stated that there there’s nothing “as American as peanut butter pie” this Fourth of July (and we couldn’t agree more)! We LOVE this treat any day, but seeing it all dolled up for the Fourth was a nice surprise!

REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Fourth of July Peanut Butter Pie

But wait, there’s MORE! We’ve got even more red, white, and blue goodies we’re reviewing today so stay tuned! And, we can’t wait to see what other new snacks will be making their way into the parks next week too. Happy Fourth of July, friends!!

What Fourth of July treat do you want to try the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!

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Are Disney World Buffets Changing It Up? Here’s What We Know.

Select Disney World hotels are getting ready to welcome back guests next week and the theme parks are gearing up for their July 11th and July 15th grand reopenings!

Are Disney World Buffets Changing It Up? Here’s What We Know.

Magic Kingdom

And according to a recent post on Unite Here Local 737’s Facebook page, we’ve just learned of a few more groups of restaurant Cast Members that are being asked to return to work.

We’ve been combing over this list of restaurants, and picking out a few areas of interest. First, we noted Epcot’s Festival Cast Members were being asked to return — although Disney hasn’t released any official information about the Epcot festivals yet.

Are Disney World Buffets Changing It Up? Here’s What We Know.

Disney World

Also, Be Our Guest Restaurant’s Cast Members are getting recalled — but potentially only for its table service dinner option at this time. Will its fast-casual breakfast and lunch be temporarily discontinued? We’ll have to await the official word from Disney World regarding the status of this restaurant, but we’ll be super-curious until we learn more!

Are Disney World Buffets Changing It Up? Here’s What We Know.

Be Our Guest Ballroom

But that’s not all we found out today, we also spotted a sidenote which read, “Family Style” next to Biergarten Restaurant in Epcot’s World Showcase and Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! This may be an indication that these restaurants will be offering platefuls of help-yourself offerings instead of their standard serve-yourself buffets for the time being.

Are Disney World Buffets Changing It Up? Here’s What We Know.

Chef Mickey’s

Based on what has been shared, Cast Members at other restaurants such as Magic Kingdom’s Crystal Palace or Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House Restaurant have NOT been called back yet. So we don’t know Disney’s plans for these buffet locations just yet.

Are Disney World Buffets Changing It Up? Here’s What We Know.

Buffet at Crystal Palace

And keep in mind, while Chef Mickey’s normally offers character dining Disney has shared that character dining will be unavailable for the time being, and at this time the only confirmed character meal that’s returning is Topolino Terrace’s breakfast which you can learn more about here.

What do you think about the possibility of some Disney World buffets switching over to family-style? Let us know if you’d still dine at one of these restaurants in the comments below!

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NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Disney World’s theme parks are gearing up to reopen next month, and to prepare several Disney World resort hotels are getting ready to welcome back guests starting next week!

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

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But if you’re looking forward to enjoying one of your favorite meals at one of these Disney World restaurants, you might be out of luck!

Just like we saw right before several restaurants reopened in Disney Springs, menus are getting slashed left and right! We’ve seen lots of starters, appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts, and kids’ menu selections fly out the window today! But don’t worry — it’s not all bad news! Several restaurants have added a bunch of new boozy drinks! Let’s find out if your favorite menu items have survived the chopping block.

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort

Beaches & Cream

One of our favorite spots to eat at Disney World is Beaches & Cream! So far, they’ve cut the Beaches & Cream Salad, Patty Melt, Turkey and Applewood-smoked Bacon Sandwich, and Salmon Sandwich with Bacon Aioli from the menu.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

No Way Jose Sundae

They’ve also erased their Plant-based Bowl of Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, and dessert offerings including Apple À la Mode and Beaches Chocolate Cake! Never fret, though! You’ll still be able to get your Kitchen Sinks and No Way José Sundaes! They’ve re-emerged unscathed!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Sanaa

We love dining at Sanaa where you can watch exotic animals grazing while you eat (or are THEY watching US eat?!). Either way, you won’t find Shrimp Tinashe Sauté, Boerewors and Spiced Eggs, Lamb Kefta Skewers, Shrimp Over Harvest Salad, Boerewors Braai Grilled South African Sausage, Kenya Coffee Barbecue Sandwich, or Seasonal Sustainable Fish on the lunch menu any longer!

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Animal Kingdom Lodge

For dinnertime, the Artisanal Cheese Selection, Berbere-braised Lamb Shank and Traditional Sosatie Braai Lamb with Apricots, South African Braaivleis Fire-grilled Meats with Traditional Accompaniments, and Mozambique Chicken Roast Piri Piri Half Chicken have been taken off the menu. Desserts offerings that are no longer available include the Caramel N’dizi Banana Financier, Spice Trade Candy Bar, and Chakalaka Poached Pear with Frangipane.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Spice Trade Candy Bar

For kids’ entrees, Chicken Breast is no longer offered, nor are sides including Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Quinoa Pilaf, and the African Shield Dessert.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Whispering Canyon Cafe

Over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Whispering Canyon Cafe has also reduced its menu. House-smoked Salmon Frittata, Benedicts Traditional, Vegetable Two-Poached Eggs served atop House-made Buttermilk-Cheddar Biscuits, Flapjacks Bourbon-Maple Syrup, and Stone-ground Cheese Grits have been sliced off the breakfast options.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Whispering Canyon

House-made Cornbread with Honey-Butter, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Smoked Beef and Vegetable Soup, and Seasonal Fruit Cobbler has also been taken off. Bourbon Cowboy, a mixed drink, has also been removed.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Whispering Canyon Cafe Corn Bread and Honey Butter

The kid’s entree Fish of the Day has been replaced with a Chicken Breast while sides of Broccoli, Rice Pilaf, Mashed Potatoes, and Farro Fruit Salad are no longer available.

Roaring Fork

Roaring Fork has added a bunch of beers to their menu!

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Roaring Fork

You’ll now find Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, Corona Extra Lager, Heineken, Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, Yuengling Traditional Lager, Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, and Miller Lite in their grab ‘n’ go refrigerated cases!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The Wave…of American Flavors

The Wave…of American Flavors will not be serving its Breakfast Buffet, and they’ve also removed their Glazed Donut French Toast and Egg White Frittata breakfast menu offerings. Meanwhile, they’ve added a Seasonal Fruit Plate for $9, Continental Breakfast for $10, and Oatmeal for $7. The Egg White Omelet from the kids’ menu has also been removed.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

The Wave…of American Flavors Entrance

For their lunch menu, the Prince Edward Island Mussels, Rock Shrimp Taco, Tikka Masala, Dashi Noodle Bowl, Pappardelle Pasta, French Dip Sandwich, and Sweet Temptations The Wave Cheese Board have been cut while the kids’ menu Grilled Cheese and Grilled Steak Kabob options have been taken off.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

No Longer Serving Their Breakfast Buffet

The Wave’s Seasonal Dessert Flight which included Pineapple Cheesecake, Strawberry Mousse Cake, Florida Key Lime Tart have also been taken away along with the No Sugar-Added Dessert and Trio of Sorbet.

Contempo Cafe

At the Contempo Cafe, they’re stocking the bar with new beers including Stella Artois Lager, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Cigar City Florida Cracker Hefeweizen, Samuel Adams Seasonal Beer, Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, Yuengling Traditional Lager, and Budweiser.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Kitchen and Pick Up Area at The Contempo Cafe

For wine offerings, they’ve added Parducci Pinot Grigio, Copa Pinot Grigio, and other canned alcoholic beverages including Cutwater Gin & Tonic, Cutwater Rum & Ginger, and Jose Cuervo Classic Lime Margarita.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Grand Floridian Cafe

Grand Floridian Cafe is a great place to hit up on your way to Magic Kingdom, but you won’t find their Bacon and Egg Salad Cobb Salad, Smoked Salmon, Spicy Chorizo Benedict, Lobster Benedict, or Benedict Flight on their breakfast menu when they reopen.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Benedict Flight is No Longer Available

They’ve also taken away their Traditional Reuben Sandwich, Seasonal Soup, French Onion Soup, Artisan Cheese Selection, House-breaded Fried Mozzarella, House-made Turkey Meatloaf Shrimp and Grits, Cast Iron-seared Pork Chop, Sirloin Steak and Scallops, and The Cafe Sandwich.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Grand Floridian Cafe Dining Room

Enhancements such as their Shrimp Skewer and Scallop Skewer are not available while they’ve also removed their Chocolate Fondue, Apple Crisp, and Raspberry Sorbet from the dessert menu.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

New York Strip Steak

Kids’ appetizers including Chicken Noodle Soup and Cucumbers and Tomatoes Served with Ranch Dressing have been cut while kids’ create-your-own entrées Shrimp Skewer and Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs options have also been taken away.

Gasparilla Grill

Gasparilla Grill has been given a boozy upgrade! You’ll now find a selection of alcoholic beverages including Cut Water Bloody Mary, Lime Margarita, Kahlúa Mudslide, Beer Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Bud Light Lime, Ciderboys Grand Mimosa Apple Orange Hard Cider, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, Redbridge Lager, Budweiser, Coors Light, and Miller Lite.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Gasparilla Grill

Wine by the bottle selections now includes Drouhin Pinot Noir,  Bellafina Moscato, Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon, KRIS Pinot Grigio, and Grayson Chardonnay while by the glass servings of Drouhin Pinot Noir, Francois Montand Brut Sparkling Wine, Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon, Bellafina Moscato, KRIS Pinot Grigio, Grayson Chardonnay, and Copa White Zinfandel are now offered.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Captain Cook’s

Captain Cook’s will have a bevy of new beverages including Heineken, Bud Light Lime, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, and Budweiser.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Captain Cook’s

Wine offerings now include Natura Chardonnay, Copa Cabernet Sauvignon, Copa Chardonnay, Copa Pinot Grigio, Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Woodbridge Chardonnay, and Woodbridge Pinot Grigio.

Kona Cafe

Onto Kona Cafe, a bunch of menu items got the ax. For breakfast, the Lighter Fare Tropical Fruit Plate, Spice-rubbed Salmon Plate, Polynesian Egg Platter, Seven Seas Samoan Poached Eggs, and Turkey Hash Loco Moco Traditional Island Brunch have been cut. However, the plant-based Loco Moco option is still available. The Ham and Cheese Omelet, and French Toast Topped with Caramel-Banana Sauce have also been given their walking papers, but don’t worry — you can still get Tonga Toast!

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Kona Cafe

As for lunch and dinner offerings, the Shrimp Tempura, Hamachi-Tuna Roll, Dragon Roll, Polly Lolly Roll, Shrimp Fire Cracker Roll, and several Samplers have been removed. The Seafood Pu Pu Platter, Polynesian Tuna Niçoise, Duck Fried Rice with Leg Confit, Big Kahuna Burger, Hawaiian-style Reuben, Char Siu Duck Ramen, and Beef Pho have also been dispatched too. On the kids’ menu, the Pasta with Marinara selection has been taken away.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Rix Sports Bar & Grill

Heading over to Rix Sports Bar & Grill, the Rix Reuben, Short Rib Chili, Ceasar Salad, Wedge Salad, Ale-battered Fish & Chips, Florida Grouper Sandwich, Turkey Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Black & Blue Burger, BBQ Ranch Burger, and Queso Fundido Burger have been removed from the menu.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Rix Rueben

We had just stopped by to try the new Rix Rueben, so we hope it doesn’t stay away too long since it was very yummy!

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Olivia’s Cafe

Meanwhile, a bunch of items have been taken off Olivia Cafe’s breakfast menu including their Hash and Two Eggs-Any Style, Sombrero Beach Omelet, Crab Cake-Eggs Benedict, Monroe Egg White Omelet, and Key West Hash Tamari-marinated Tofu as well as a number of side items such as Olivia’s Famous Grits and Biscuits and Sausage Gravy.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Olivia’s Cafe Entrance

For dinner, they’ve removed the Tomato Mozzarella Salad and added a new Beets and Citrus Salad for $11 which includes Sangria-poached Beets, Avocado Purée, Orange Segments, Sunflower Seeds, Arugula, and a White Balsamic Vinaigrette.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Olivia’s Cafe

Olivia’s has taken their Mascarpone Cheesecake and Mile Marker Zero (No Sugar Added) Tropical Panna Cotta off of their dessert menu. For their kids’ create-your-Own entrées, Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs, Chickpea Slider, and Seasonal Grilled Fish meal options have been cut and side offerings including Broccolini, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, No Sugar-Added Sorbet With House-made Gummies, and Ice Cream Sundaes have been taken away.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Artist’s Palette

Our last stop brings us to Artist’s Palette where you’ll find a new vast array of alcoholic beverages. You’ll find canned Kahlúa Mudslide, Blue Marble Bloody Mary, Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer, Beer Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen, New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Concrete Beach Havana Lager, Goose Island IPA, M.I.A. Brewing Tourist Trappe Belgian Tripel, Strongbow Hard Cider, Coors Light, and Miller Lite.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Artist’s Palette

For wine by the bottle, there’s Moet and Chandon Imperial Sparkling Wine, Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Wine, Rainstorm Pinot Noir, Drouhin Pinot Noir, Black Pearl Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Sokol Blosser Evolution Lucky No. 9 White Blend, Fess Parker Chardonnay, and Parker Station Pinot Noir.

NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS!

Artist’s Palette

But wait, there’s more! Martini and Rossi Asti Sparkling Wine, Coppo Moncalvino Moscato, Kenwood White Zinfandel, Island Grove Blueberry Moscato, Rosemount Estate Chardonnay, Sartori di Verona Pinot Grigio, Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot, Banfi Chianti Superiore, Once Upon a Vine Big Bad Red, Hogue Cabernet Sauvignon, Copa Moscato, Copa Pinot Grigio, and Stella Rosa Pink are also on the menu.

It’s important to note that all of these menu changes MAY be temporary. Plenty of spots in Disney Springs have been offering limited menus upon reopening, and there’s no indication those cuts are permanent. The same very well COULD apply to these Disney World restaurants.

Those are all the menu changes we’ve noticed so far, but we’ll be on the lookout for more, especially now that we know when Disney World hotel guests will be able to book dining reservations once again! 

Did your favorite menu item get slashed? Let us know if your favorite foods survived this round of Disney World menu cuts in the comments below!

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Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Greetings from Disney’s Contemporary Resort! We’re stopping by this classic Disney World Resort hotel to share with you some of our favorite eats and drinks! The Contemporary is a Deluxe Resort, which means that they’re going to be offering TONS of food options, from Signature Restaurants to Character Dining to Quick Service.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The Contemporary is also on the Monorail loop (literally — the Monorail runs THROUGH the hotel!), making it super easy to dine at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as well as Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort with Monorail Access to Magic Kingdom and Epcot

And, of course, this also means it’s a quick ride (and walk!) to Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a closer look at what dining options the Contemporary has to offer!

Note that as a part of Disney World’s reopening, certain experiences might be unavailable. Check with Disney prior to your visit to see what is available.

California Grill

Sitting high above Disney World (15 floors up to be precise) is California Grill, the Contemporary Resort’s Signature Restaurant.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

You’re going to be paying top dollar for the food and service here. If you’re using the Disney Dining Plan, you’ll be redeeming two Table Service Credits. We think it’s a decent use of those two credits and, in fact, we included California Grill on our list of the best value Two-Credit restaurants of 2020!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

California Grill

One of the huge draws to California Grill is the sweeping views of Magic Kingdom. By day the views stretch on and on, and by night, you have one of the best views of the fireworks!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Views of Magic Kingdom from California Grill

Even if your meal isn’t during the fireworks, you can come back and watch the fireworks from a special viewing terrace. Just bring back your receipt and you have access to the terrace!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Magic Kingdom Fireworks From Disney’s Contemporary Resort

But let’s chat about the food itself because this restaurant offers MUCH more than just a pretty view! Overall, the menu at California Grill, as the name of the restaurant and the resort implies, is going to be contemporary Californian cuisine. One of the highlights of California Grill’s menu is their hand-rolled sushi.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Sushi Varieties at California Grill

These are far from the priciest items on the menu, so if you’re looking for value on the Dining Plan, you’re better off ordering a more expensive item. But if you’re paying out of pocket, their Sushi Rolls are a great way to dine at a Signature Restaurant while keeping your bill relatively low!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Sushi at California Grill

Other highlights on the menu include wood-fired pizzas, a wide range of entrees, apps like the ah-mazing  Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli (it’s been on the menu since the restaurant open in 1995!), and a huge selection of California wines.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Enjoy the Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli at California Grill

California Grill also has an adjacent lounge where you can order from the full menu without needing a reservation! This lounge is first-come, first-serve, so you may want to plan to arrive early if you want a seat.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

California Grill Lounge

Note that guests who dine in the lounge will also have access to the terrace to view the fireworks! Just save your receipt to be permitted on the terrace before the show begins.

The Wave…of American Flavors

The Contemporary has a couple of additional table service restaurants that you should know about! The first is The Wave…of American Flavors. Commonly referred to as just The Wave, this restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While lunch and dinner are decent here, The Wave really shines during breakfast.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Full plate with Breakfast Potatoes

You have your choice of a breakfast buffet or order a la carte off the menu.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

The Wave Breakfast Menu

A great HACK at The Wave is for those of you interested in the buffet. You may find that there is no omelet station at the buffet — never fear! If you select the buffet, you can still order an omelet with your server and they’ll whip one up for you at no extra cost!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Omelette from The Wave

Their sweet potato pancakes are another highlight that you can pick up on the buffet or a la carte! And no breakfast is complete without a mimosa! At The Wave, you can get REFILLABLE mimosas!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Sweet Potato Pancakes!

The best part about breakfast at The Wave is that since this is more under the radar, you can typically find a last-minute reservation!

As for lunch and dinner, we’re actually sticking with the breakfast theme for one of our favorite appetizers: Bacon and Eggs! This dish comes with crazy-good maple-lacquered Pork Belly with a “Perfect Egg” and Tillamook Smoked Cheddar Grits.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Bacon and Eggs

Like California Grill, The Wave also has a lounge where you can sip on some legendary cocktails. One of our favorites is the Seven Seas Lagoon Cocktail. This “fishbowl” beverage is big and strong! It features Skyy Vodka, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Blue Curaçao, Agave Nectar, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, topped with Fruit Boba, Gummy Fish, and a glow cube for good measure!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Seven Seas Lagoon

All in all, The Wave…of American Flavors is a hidden gem at The Contemporary. It’s a great breakfast option if you’re looking to fill up before heading into Magic Kingdom or a nice spot to unwind after a long day. Note that the decor at The Wave looks kind of like a 1970’s car dealership, so…there’s that. But the food is good and well-priced.

Chef Mickey’s

While our first two restaurants we’ve talked about are definitely more “chill,” Chef Mickey’s is anything BUT!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Chef Mickey’s

Chef Mickey’s is classic Disney World character dining. It’s almost like a rite of passage to dine here, and combined with the fact that you get to meet the Fab 5 (Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald), reservations can sometimes be tricky to grab.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Mickey Mouse at Chef Mickey’s

A trip to Chef Mickey’s is all about the characters more than it is the food. The food has been GOOD, but not GREAT over the years (although we have noted that it has slowly but surely gotten better). Even with an improving menu, it’s still a loud, crowded restaurant that can make for a less than stellar experience for some.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Chef Mickey’s Seating

Chef Mickey’s serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For the most bang for your buck, try to get a reservation time for brunch, that way you’ll be able to pick from the breakfast AND lunch selections.

As far as specific food items go, you’ll have all the typical buffet selections to choose from like Mickey Waffles, bacon, and eggs for breakfast, and chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, a carving station, and more for lunch and dinner.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Mickey Mac and Cheese

If you have a sweet tooth, their waffle bar and sundae bar are both fun and tasty. Kids will also love constructing their own waffle or sundae creations.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Mickey (and Minnie!) Waffles with Toppings

There’s no denying that Chef Mickey’s is one of the most well-known restaurants in all of Disney World. While some consider this a must-do, we’ve often left feeling a bit rushed and disappointed. With SO many guests coming through the doors, it can feel a bit hectic in here. There are other great restaurants where you can meet Mickey, and many other character buffets or plated character meals to consider that have just as good food, if not better, and many offer more chances to interact with the characters.

Contempo Cafe

We’re moving on now from the traditional table service restaurants at The Contemporary and we’re checking out Contempo Cafe! This is the primary Counter Service dining location at the resort.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Contempo Cafe in the Contemporary Resort

The Monorail passes right next to Contempo Cafe, making this an ultra-convenient pit stop for some food before hitting the parks! There’s not a whole lot of flash to Contempo Cafe. It can be loud at times due to its location in the middle of the Grand Canyon Concourse (the big open middle part) of the Contemporary’s main building (it’s also right next to Chef Mickey’s). It also lacks any discernable theming, so don’t expect much beyond grabbing some food here.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

The monorail and the Mary Blair Mural at Contempo Cafe

Speaking of food, there are a variety of selections here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a counter service location, Contempo Cafe is top-notch!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Contempo Cafe Menu

For lunch and dinner, their Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup Combo knocks it out of the park. The French Dip is another sandwich selection that we have loved over the years!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Combo!

We’re always checking in on Contempo Cafe because they are also known for serving up some seriously spectacular specialty cupcakes! Our Contempo Cafe Cupcake Hall of Fame includes the Churro Cupcake

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Churro Cupcake

…which is Cinnamon Cake with Cinnamon Icing and a Vanilla Pudding Center. Oh, and obviously a mini churro as a garnish!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Churro Cupcake — Inside

We’re also obsessed with their Monorail Cupcake! This treat is a vanilla cake topped with cookies and cream frosting, a chocolate shell, candy pearls, and an Oreo. And we can’t forget about that adorable white chocolate monorail!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Monorail Cupcake

A third cupcake that we found simply stunning is the Dulce de Leche cupcake! This beauty is yellow cake topped with salted caramel buttercream, candy crisps, a chocolate swirl, and a large salted caramel truffle chocolate.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Contempo Cafe’s Dulce de Leche Cupcake

And lest we forget our FAVORITE treat here — the Peanut Butter Pie. If you’ve read the site for a while, you know we’re suckers for peanut butter and this thing has YET to disappoint us! It’s a thick scoop of peanut butter cream cheese on top of a vanilla cream tart! This. Thing. Is. Delicious. Seriously, if you love PB too, it’s worth a hop off the monorail to grab even if you’re not staying here!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Peanut Butter Pie — YUM

Whether you’re running in for a cupcake or taking a few moments to eat a full meal, you could soon find yourself recommending Contempo Cafe to all your friends!

Outer Rim

Our last few stops at Disney’s Contemporary Resorts are going to be more or less centered on beverages. While The Contemporary has some great food spots, we wanted to make sure we gave a shout out to all the DRINK spots, too! Let’s start with Outer Rim.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Outer Rim Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Outer Rim currently only serves beverages. In the past that you used to be able to grab a bite to eat here, but when we checked their official menu, the food items were removed.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Outer Rim Bar

While the Outer Rim is a good spot in the resort to sip on a tasty cocktail, you won’t find a ton of unique offerings here. Their “standout” drinks like the Blue Glowtini, Pina CoLAVA, and Moscow Mule are bar staples across Disney World Resort, and you’ll find Outer Rim’s generic “Disney Bar Menu” in TONS of other places.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Glowtini

That doesn’t mean we never see specialty menu offerings here. This past Valentine’s Day (or Villaintine’s Day, if you will), we spotted a few extra evil special concoctions to celebrate the occasion!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

The Antagonist

Though their menu is typically limited, Outer Rim is a reliable watering hole to stop by to cap off your long day at Disney World.

Contemporary Grounds

Moving on now to a necessary beverage of a different sort… coffee! When you’re running around the theme parks for days at a time without stopping, caffeine is going to be your best friend. So stop by Contemporary Grounds first thing in the morning for a delicious latte!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Ordering and Serving Area at Contemporary Grounds Coffee Bar

At Contemporary Grounds, you’ll have plenty of coffees, lattes, and cappuccinos to choose from. There’s also a decent variety of baked goods to munch on with your morning fuel!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Contemporary Grounds case

Contemporary Grounds is also home to one of our FAVORITE food accessories, Latte Art!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Contemporary Grounds Latte Art

You can choose from a wide selection of fun graphics to have printed on the foam of your drink for just 50 cents!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Latte and Donut Art Options

We can’t think of anything better right now than grabbing some latte art and then strolling over to Magic Kingdom from The Contemporary!

The Sand Bar

Before we hop over to Bay Lake Tower, we’re heading outside to visit The Sand Bar, the main poolside bar at The Contemporary.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

The Sand Bar

This nautical-themed counter service dining location is going to be your go-to destination for a bite to eat or something to sip on while you lounge by the pool! There aren’t too many surprises here when it comes to their menu. Expect to find burgers, hot dogs, salad, and all the typical tropical alcoholic drink options you would expect to find at a poolside bar.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

The Sand Bar

You can also escape the heat at The Sand Bar! This bar offers both outdoor and indoor dining experiences.

Cove Pool Bar

Head over to the connected Bay Lake Tower pool to find the Cove Bar. Note that only DVC members or guests of Bay Lake Tower can access this pool. Similar to The Sand Bar, the food options are limited and their drink menu features your basic poolside staples.

Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower

For our last stop on our tour around The Contemporary, we’re actually hopping over to Bay Lake Tower and to the Top of the World Lounge!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Bay Lake Tower

Bay Lake Tower is The Contemporary’s newest addition for Disney Vacation Club rooms and villas. But you can totally stay here even if you aren’t a DVC Member! But what you CAN’T do unless you’re a DVC Member is visit Top of the World Lounge. That’s right, you either need to be a DVC Member or be the guest of a Member to enter!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Top of the World Lounge

If you’re ever able to visit, we totally recommend you do so! Top of the World is quite the exquisite lounge as far as Disney World lounges go. They have the standard lounge menu to order from, with a few specialty selections. The Bay Lake Sunset was a lovely refreshing drink that we would order again!

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Bay Lake Sunset

They also have small bites like soft pretzels and cheese plates to munch on.

Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort!

Soft Pretzels and Dips

Overall, although access to the lounge is limited, it’s one of our favorite Disney World lounges! If you time your visit just right, you can get a spectacular view of the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks as well!

We hope this foodie trip around Disney’s Contemporary Resort gave you an idea of what to expect next time you want to dine there! As a Deluxe Resort, we would expect a wide variety to choose from, and the Contemporary doesn’t disappoint! While some dining locations are worth checking out more than others, the location of The Contemporary in proximity to Magic Kingdom makes their restaurants and lounges among the most convenient choices around!

What’s your favorite thing to eat at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? Let us know in the comments!

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NEWS: Disney World Asking Guests To Change, Confirm, or Cancel Reservations Between June 22 and July 4th

It’s been a busy news day for Disney World!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

While Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties at Walt Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are scheduled to reopen on June 22nd, Disney has not yet announced when the other hotels on property will reopen.

And based on experience from our team, it appears that Disney has started to send emails to guests with reservations at resorts which are not yet scheduled to reopen.

A member of our team currently has a reservation for Disney’s Contemporary Resort with a check-in date of July 1st. The subject line of the email indicates that action is required.

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The message then informs us that there will be a number of operational changes in place, and asks the reader to review these changes and then confirm, modify, or cancel the reservation.

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The email also states that if the guest holds a reservation at a hotel that will not be open, Disney is able to help modify the reservation.

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At the end of the email, there is a blue button that guests can click to review and confirm their reservation. It indicates that action is required by June 12th.

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Upon clicking the review and confirm button, we were taken to a page that provided us with the option to confirm, modify, or cancel the reservation.

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When we selected the option to confirm the reservation, we received the following message.

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When we selected the option to modify the reservation, we received a message that it could not be modified online, and we would need to call Disney.

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As our team member holds a reservation at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which is not among the first group of hotels to reopen, we will continue to provide updates about our experience with the modified reservation!

Get ALL the details about Disney World’s reopening proposal here.

Do you currently have a Disney World Resort hotel reservation? Share your experience with us in the comments!

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