dining Archives - Buster and the Banshee

Nov

09

2024

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World FAQ, Part One

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As WDW nerds, we belong to a number of different WDW online communities. It's fun being able to share experiences with other fans about the "Happiest Place on Earth"! It's also a place where people come to ask the questions of the experts who frequent these groups. We really enjoying passing on our nuggets of wisdom to first time visitors! There are certain questions that seem to pop up with relative regularity in this groups. We thought it would be fun to tackle some of these "frequency asked questions" in an article. Of course, many of these questions are asking…

Nov

18

2025

By buster

New Things We Were Looking Forward to at WDW: A RECAP

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One of the joys of Walt Disney World is that there is always something new (to us) that we get to experience on each trip. Prior to our August trip to WDW, we wrote an article detailing some of the new things we were looking forward to experiencing. Now that we have experienced them, we wanted to do a recap. Did they live up to the hype and anticipation? Read on to find out... Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party We were fortunate to be able to attend WDW's hard ticket Halloween event. Even though most people normally associate Halloween…

Nov

18

2025

By buster

Buster and the Banshee WDW Barbecue Blowout Results

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We are back! Specifically, we are back from spending the last two weeks at Walt Disney World!! If you follow us on Instagram (which I hope you do), then you've already gotten a small glimpse into what we have been up to. Since we've been to WDW many times, we try to come up with some fun activity to keep things new and fresh. Last year it was the Character Meet Challenge (where we met 31 characters across four parks in one day). This year, it was the WDW Barbecue Blowout!! The goal was to sample the meats at several…

Nov

18

2025

By buster

New Things We Are Looking Forward To On Our Next WDW Trip

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If you have been following us on Instagram, you know that we are leaving for Walt Disney World in just ONE WEEK! EEEEEEEEEEK! As our excitement builds, of course we are looking forward to many of our old favorites. But we are even more excited about all of the new things we are going to try as we descend upon the World. Even though we have gone to WDW over a dozen times, there is always something new to do on every trip. This trip is no different. For your enjoyment, we are going to reveal the top new items…

Jan

01

2026

By buster

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World Dining

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For some guests (including Buster and the Banshee), dining is a major part of a Walt Disney World vacation. It isn’t just a way to refuel between rides. In many cases, dining is the attraction. Disney is known for offering a wide variety of high-quality food across many cuisines. Whether you’re craving Italian, barbecue, burgers, seafood, or classic chicken fingers, there’s something for everyone. In this DISNEY 101 article, we’ll cover the basics of dining at Walt Disney World, including the different types of restaurants, how reservations work, and what accommodations are available for guests who need them. Types of Dining Options Mickey Waffles! Disney classifies…

Nov

18

2025

By buster

Free Dining Offer is a GREAT Deal (Maybe)

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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 Dining Plan remains a popular option. What is even more popular is Disney's Free Dining offer. Pre-COVID, Disney offered a deal where, if you paid full price for a WDW vacation package (resort + tickets), Disney would give you either the Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan…

Nov

18

2025

By buster

OVERRATED: WDW Table Service Dining

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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 believe they are worth the hype that they often get. We fully admit that some of our choices might be among people's favorites. That's perfectly fine. This just represents our opinions - nothing more, nothing less. If you don't agree with our choices, feel free to leave us a comment…

Nov

18

2025

By buster

Why the Disney Dining Plan is a TERRIBLE Deal

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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 run the numbers to see if it was actually a good deal. After doing the math, I have come to the following conclusion: The Disney Dining Plan is a TERRIBLE deal for most people If you really work at it, you might break even. But you are unlikely to come…

Nov

18

2025

By banshee

FOOD REVIEW: Hollywood Studios Cookie Challenge

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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 as their favorites at the park. Strictly for educational purposes, we decided to try all three and decide which cookie reigned supreme. Cookie Number 1: Jack Jack Num Num Cookie ($5.79) Jack Jack Num Num Cookie This cookie is found at the Marketplace near Pixar Plaza and the Pixar meet and…

Nov

18

2025

By buster

Ten Things I Learned From Our Most Recent WDW Trip

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Unlike the saying, you can always teach this old dog (i.e. Buster) new tricks. Even though we have visited WDW almost a dozen times as a family, each trip is unique. Given how much there is to see and experience at Walt Disney World, there is always something new to learn. This trip was no different. Since it has been a few weeks since we have returned, I've had time to reflect on this year's vacation. Here are some of the things that I have taken away from the experience. General Thoughts It's Good to be a Passholder Again Figment…