Dining Archives - Buster and the Banshee

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World Dining

For some (including Buster and the Banshee), dining is a key part of a Walt Disney World vacation. It isn't just a way to fuel up, but it is an attraction in and of itself. Disney is known for having some really tasty meals across a variety of different cuisines.…

By buster March 2, 2024No Comments

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Free Dining Offer is a GREAT Deal (Maybe)

If you have read my previous article on the Disney Dining Plan, you know that I am not a huge fan. From a pure financial standpoint, most people are better off paying for meals out of pocket. You really have to work to come out ahead. Despite that, the Disney…

By buster February 3, 2024No Comments

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OVERRATED: WDW Table Service Dining

Buster and the Banshee are BACK with another edition of Overrated/Underrated. Today, we are going to talk about the WDW table service restaurants that we consider to be overrated. As with all of our overrated selections, this doesn't mean that the restaurant is bad. It just means that we don't…

By buster October 7, 2023No Comments

Dining Trip Planning

Why the Disney Dining Plan is a TERRIBLE Deal

When Disney announced the return of the Dining Plan for 2024, I asked the question "Is it worth it?" At the time, I didn't know because pricing had not been announced. However, now that we know how much the Disney Dining Plan will cost, I finally had a chance to…

By buster September 23, 2023No Comments

Dining Hollywood Studios

FOOD REVIEW: Hollywood Studios Cookie Challenge

Before our last trip, I had a co-worker mention to me she loved a cookie at Hollywood Studios, and I should try it as the resident Disney expert at the veterinary hospital. Naturally, I had to look it up. Lo and behold, I found not one but three cookies that people cited…

By banshee August 20, 2023No Comments

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UNDERRATED: WDW Table Service Dining

After a hiatus of a few months, Overrated/Underrated is back! In today's edition, we will discuss Table Service restaurants that we consider to be underrated. These aren't necessarily our favorites. However, these are ones that we consider to be great choices for which which are often overlooked by theme park…

By buster June 3, 2023No Comments

Dining Trip Planning

The Disney Dining Plan Is Back! But Is It Worth It?

Last week, Disney announced a number of big changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. One of those changes that is getting the most attention is the return of the Disney Dining Plan. This is a pre-pandemic feature where guests staying at a WDW hotel could pre-pay for their…

By buster May 20, 2023No Comments

Dining Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

Banshee: Flower and Garden Festival Foods Must Tries

Not to be outdone by Buster, I have my must-try list for Flower and Garden. I followed the same rules as Buster in that these are items that I didn't try during our trip last year. Also, I noticed that Buster had a drink item on his list. Therefore, I…

By banshee February 26, 2023No Comments

Dining Epcot Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

Buster: Flower and Garden Festival Foods Must Tries

This week Disney finally announced the food booth menu for this year's Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. We were lucky enough to sample a few items during one day visit to WDW last year. Spending one day there was nice but it only left us wanting more. Fortunately, our…

By buster February 26, 2023No Comments

Dining June 2023 Rides Theme Parks Trip Planning

Trip Planning Summer 2023: What We Are Looking Forward to Doing at WDW

Buster and the Banshee thought that it would be interesting to walk through our trip planning process with our audience. As part of this series, we will address many of the aspects of WDW trip planning that all families go through. In our last installment of this series, we talked…

By buster January 28, 2023No Comments