<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="46161" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney" source="Orion">Disney</keyword> fans Amanda Cruz-Dominguez and Adrian Dominguez wed at <keyword id="11968402" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney-springs" source="Orion">Disney Springs</keyword> in Florida this March.</li><li>They stopped by, impromptu, at cult-favorite Gideon's Bakery, despite typically long wait times.</li></ul><p>Sometimes it's best to ditch your plans and go with the flow — even on your wedding day.</p><p>For Florida natives Amanda Cruz-Dominguez and Adrian Dominguez that meant seeking out a <keyword id="12229569" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="gideons-bakehouse" source="Orion">Gideon's Bakehouse</keyword> cookie.</p><p>The couple wed on March 26, 2022, at <a href="https://www.disneysprings.com/dining/paddlefish/">Paddlefish</a>, a restaurant located at the <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-disney-springs-in-florida-is-like-2022-5">Disney Springs shopping and dining center.</a> After the ceremony, the newlyweds planned to take photos at the <a href="https://www.disneysprings.com/attractions/aerophile-balloon-flight/">Aerophile,</a> a hot-air balloon ride, as a nod to their engagement. Adrian had proposed there.</p><p>But on the way, they admitedly got distracted by the sweet smell of freshly-baked <keyword id="11896834" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="dessert" source="Orion">dessert</keyword>.</p><p>"As we were passing Gideon's Bakehouse, Amanda said: 'I really want a cookie. Let's see if they'll let me in,'" Adrian told Insider.</p><div type="image" title="A classic chocolate chip cookie at Gideon's Bakehouse." height="1500" width="2000" msid="92004713" hostid="261"></div><h2>Gideon's Bakehouse is a cult-favorite spot at Disney Springs</h2><p>The bakery's treats are legendary to Disney fans, so beloved that <a href="https://www.insider.com/disney-world-cookie-shop-gideons-bakehouse-review-2021-9">people often wait hours in line to buy them</a>. The bakehouse is best known for its <a href="https://www.insider.com/review-christmas-cookies-at-disney-world-2021-12">half-pound cookies that take a full day to prepare</a>, plus the unique coffee flavors on offer and giant, decadent cake slices. </p><p>Even Amanda and Adrian — locals who went on dates at Disney Springs throughout their two-year relationship — have had a tough time getting in. Amanda said she has been a fan after finding the bakery on social media, but never stepped inside. </p><p>"I'd been wanting to go, but it never failed that the queue would be insane," Amanda told Insider. "Our wedding photoshoot was our first time in Gideon's." </p><div type="image" title="Amanda and Adrian Dominguez at Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs." height="1600" width="2000" msid="92004715" hostid="261"></div><p>While passing by to reach the Aerophile, the couple decided it was time to try again.</p><p>Adrian explained that Amanda approached the man at the door, telling him that it was her wedding day. "I've always wanted to try Gideon's," Adrian recalled her saying. "Is there any way I can get a cookie?"</p><p>"We were willing to sacrifice our time in front of the balloon to get into Gideon's," Amanda added. And luckily, their photographers from <a href="https://oakandironphoto.com/">Oak and Iron</a> were on board.</p><p>A Gideon's employee told the couple he couldn't let them enter right away, but allowed them to skip the virtual, hours-long queue and wait in the physical line. </p><p>For 15 minutes, the just-married couple assumed they were waiting for their chance to shop like regular customers. But Gideon's Bakehouse had a surprise in the works. They were "emptying the store" so the newlweds could take pictures inside without a crowd, according to Adrian. </p><p>"I was dumbstruck," Amanda said. "The atmosphere transports you. I felt like I was in a magical, haunted mansion somewhere. It was all my dreams come true."</p><div type="image" title="Amanda and Adrian Dominguez inside Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs." height="1331" width="2000" msid="92004717" hostid="261"></div><p>Of course, the couple couldn't leave without getting dessert, especially on their wedding day. Adrian said he ordered two of every cookie — some for themselves themselves and some to share with their wedding vendors.</p><p>"The cookies are out of this world," Adrian said. "You can smell them from outside, but once you taste them, you're wowed. The cookies are worth waiting in that line."</p><p>Amanda added that they saved a few cookies for a post-honeymoon treat.</p><div type="image" title="Amanda and Adrian Dominguez at Gideon's in Disney Springs." height="1600" width="2000" msid="92004721" hostid="261"></div><h2>The couple are already 'huge Disney fans' — and this experience is another example of why</h2><p>Amanda and Adrian told Insider that they wanted a minimalist wedding with touches of Disney. Amanda's dress and tiara, for example, were inspired by the film "Enchanted," and their cake featured a hidden Mickey Mouse, courtesy of their wedding planner <a href="https://www.reveeventsfl.com/">Rêverie Events</a>.</p><p>"When I was searching for places to get married at <keyword id="71278" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney-world" source="Orion">Disney World</keyword>, I didn't realize Disney Springs was an option," Amanda said. "If you want giant Disney characters in the background, you can find that there — but you can also find something a little different, like Gideon's."</p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>I have a <a href="https://www.insider.com/favorite-places-to-eat-disney-world-best-and-worst-restaurants-2022-5">Disney World annual pass</a>, and I've been visiting the parks for over 25 years.</li><li>When I need a pick-me-up, I grab a <keyword id="11909377" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="coffee" source="Orion">coffee</keyword> from <strong>Everglazed</strong>, <strong>Joffrey's, or Coronado Springs.</strong></li></ul><p>A <a href="https://www.insider.com/saving-time-money-at-disney-world-someone-with-annual-pass-2022-3#taking-the-parking-trams-in-the-morning-is-a-waste-of-time-5">Disney World</a> vacation can be exhausting — so coffee breaks are a must.</p><p>I've been seeking out the best coffee and coffee-flavored drinks across the property for years, and I've narrowed down my list to a top eight. </p><h2><strong>A specialty <keyword id="12103421" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="drink" source="Orion">drink</keyword> from Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew is breakfast and coffee all in one</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="hand holding coffee with doughnut on the straw at everglazed in disney springs" height="2274" width="3024" msid="91795817" hostid="261"></div><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/are-cheaper-hotels-at-disney-springs-worth-it-review-2022-3">Disney Springs</a> has plenty of places to grab a coffee — including two Starbucks. But when I want a real treat, I go to Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew.</p><p>You can get a variety of doughnuts with extravagant toppings like toasted marshmallows and graham crackers. But when it comes to coffee, the only way to go is the Donut Shop Special ($10) from the Toppers section of the menu.</p><p>The drink is made with cold brew, cream, vanilla, and coffee syrups, and it's served with a fresh strawberry doughnut resting on the lid.</p><h2><strong>Wine Bar George is worth the trip for its espresso martini</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="espresso martini from wine bar george at disney springs" height="2274" width="3024" msid="91795821" hostid="261"></div><p>Wine Bar George is known for its expansive wine list and upscale cocktail program, including the Wake Up Call ($15), which is its version of an espresso martini. </p><p>The drink is made with espresso-infused Barsol Pisco (South American-style brandy) and espresso liqueur. It's topped with light foam and garnished with three espresso beans.</p><p>It's a great brunch or after-dinner option if you don't like wine. </p><h2><strong>'Star Wars' fans can get their caffeine boost at Oga's Cantina</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/trying-ogas-cantina-disney-world-family-kids-review-2022-5">Oga's Cantina</a> in <a href="https://www.insider.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-unique-things-to-know-2022-3">Galaxy's Edge</a> at Hollywood Studios is one of the most popular places to grab a drink at <keyword id="71278" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney-world" source="Orion">Disney World</keyword>.</p><p>If you manage to grab a table, the Black Spire Brew ($7) is a must-order.</p><p>The nonalcoholic coffee drink is made with Joffrey's cold brew, honey, Falernum (ginger-tasting syrup), passion fruit, and citrus.</p><p>I suggest adults 21 and older order it as their second drink after one of the delicious cocktails. There's a 45-minute time limit at the bar, so if you don't finish, you can take the nonalcoholic one with you to go.</p><h2><strong>I love getting custom latte art at the Joffrey's in <keyword id="46161" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney" source="Orion">Disney</keyword> Springs</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="latte with disney marathon medal in latte art on top from joffrey's" height="3024" width="4032" msid="91795823" hostid="261"></div><p>Joffrey's coffee ($3.69 to $6.09) is served all around <a href="https://www.insider.com/saving-time-money-at-disney-world-someone-with-annual-pass-2022-3">Disney World</a>. But the Disney Springs location is special because you can get custom latte art.</p><p>It costs $0.50 extra, but it's worth it for the Instagramable photos. </p><p>Recently, I got a picture of my runDisney Springtime Surprise challenge medal on the top of my latte to celebrate running 19.3 miles over three days.</p><p>Other images can include classic characters like Mickey Mouse or the Disney princesses.</p><h2><strong>Peanut-butter lovers will want to stop at Gideon's Bakehouse</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="peanut butter cold brew from gideons bakehouse disney springs" height="2268" width="3023" msid="91795824" hostid="261"></div><p>One of the most talked-about places at Disney Springs is Gideon's Bakehouse — on busy days, it can have an hours-long virtual queue.</p><p>If you're lucky enough to snag a spot in line, I recommend the shop's peanut-butter cold brew ($6). </p><p>The iced coffee features an oat-milk cold brew and a dark-roasted peanut blend sweetened with maple syrup.</p><p>If I get to Disney Springs late in the evening, I'll order this without ice and put it in my hotel refrigerator to drink the next morning.</p><h2><strong>Disney's Coronado Springs Resort has an entire lounge dedicated to Spanish coffee</strong></h2><p>I love staying at <a href="https://www.insider.com/disney-coronado-springs-is-it-worth-it-review-2022-5">Coronado Springs Resort</a>, partially because of the Barcelona Lounge inside the Gran Destino Tower.</p><p>The lounge is known for its menu of Spanish-inspired coffee, including classic cortados and boozy drinks.</p><p>I usually get the Cafe Bombon ($4.99), which is a decadent mixture of espresso and sweetened condensed milk.</p><h2><strong>I can't get enough of the bourbon cold brew from Steakhouse 71</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="bourbon cold brew from steakhouse 71 disney world" height="2274" width="3024" msid="91795825" hostid="261"></div><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/steakhouse-71-disney-world-review-worth-it-photos-2022-4">Steakhouse 71</a> is a fairly new restaurant at Disney's Contemporary Resort that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It has a fantastic cocktail list, including the strong but tasty bourbon cold brew ($14). </p><p>The cocktail combines Maker's Mark bourbon, Joffrey's cold brew, and a touch of maple syrup. It's topped with a sweet vanilla-bean cream that slowly seeps into the drink.</p><p>Pro tip: The restaurant's lounge <a href="https://www.insider.com/getting-popular-dining-reservations-at-disney-world-restaurants-best-tips-2022-4">doesn't require reservations</a>. Seating is first come, first served. </p><h2><strong>There's a drink based on the famous zebra domes at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="stiped and spiked coffee cocktail from boma at animal kingdom lodge" height="2274" width="3024" msid="91795826" hostid="261"></div><p>Boma is an African-inspired restaurant at <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-resorts-at-disney-world-for-families-adults-travel-planner-2022">Animal Kingdom Lodge</a> that serves breakfast and dinner.</p><p>It's easily one of my favorite buffet spots at Disney World — even more so now that it added the Striped and Spiked breakfast cocktail ($13).</p><p>The drink combines Joffrey's cold brew with Amarula (South African cream liqueur) and Godiva chocolate liqueur. It's topped with whipped cream and Boma's signature zebra dome, a small cake filled with an Amarula mousse.</p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>A TikToker shared her reviews of the "best" and "worst" foods she ate at Disney World in 2022. </li><li>Viewers said they were shocked by some of the food in her "worst" video, which went viral.</li></ul><p>A TikToker who reviews food at Disney resorts shared her lists of the "best" and "worst" foods she ate at Disney World.</p><p>The user, @wrightdownmainstreet, who has 111,000 followers, posted her <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet/video/7183340575905680683?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;refer=embed">first annual round-up</a> on December 31, captioned, "Best eats at Disney World in 2022," which received 951,000 views. </p><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet/video/7183340575905680683" data-video-id="7183340575905680683" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@wrightdownmainstreet" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet?refer=embed">@wrightdownmainstreet</a> Best eats at Disney World in 2022 <a title="wrightdownmainstreet" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wrightdownmainstreet?refer=embed">#wrightdownmainstreet</a> <a title="disneyparks" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneyparks?refer=embed">#disneyparks</a> <a title="disneyeats" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneyeats?refer=embed">#disneyeats</a> <a title="disneydining" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneydining?refer=embed">#disneydining</a> <a title="disneyfood" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneyfood?refer=embed">#disneyfood</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ Disney-style fanfare-style BGM - harryfaoki" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Disney-style-fanfare-style-BGM-6817469918020110337?refer=embed">♬ Disney-style fanfare-style BGM - harryfaoki</a> </section> </blockquote> <p>She said the Mickey Mouse-shaped churro waffles from <a href="https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/dining/magic-kingdom/crystal-palace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Crystal Palace dining experience</a>, where breakfast costs between $35 and $59.99 per adult <a href="https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/dining/magic-kingdom/crystal-palace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to the Disney World website</a>, was "worth every penny." She also highlighted the "almost half-pound" cookie served at Gideon's Bakehouse, specifically buying it warm from the oven during "hot cookie hour" between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.</p><p>Other items on her "best food" list included filet mignon sliders with truffle fries from The Boathouse restaurant and waffles from Connections Eatery. The number-one spot went to the char-crusted New York strip steak from a restaurant called <a href="https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/dining/boardwalk/flying-fish/menus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flying Fish</a>, which costs $56 according to the menu and was her "all-time favorite meal" at Disney World. "The char crust on the outside provides an amazing flavor that is so unique," she said. </p><p>Viewers said the food that the TikToker highlighted looked "amazing," and some shared the names of their favorite restaurants and dishes from the theme park. </p><p>Later that day, she posted a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet/video/7183383685645847851?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second round-up</a>. "These are the five worst things I ate at Disney World in 2022," she said in the clip, sharing a video montage showing some of the foods which she ate over the course of the year and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet/video/7105447584176737582?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">posted</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet/video/7103225590135655726?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">about</a> on her account at the time. </p><p>She said the worst meal she had was a "truffle macaroni and cheese" at <a href="https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/dining/grand-floridian-resort-and-spa/citricos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cítricos</a>, a restaurant at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort &amp; Spa inspired by the 2018 film "Mary Poppins Returns." The TikToker described the dish as "mushroom overload," saying, "I very rarely do not finish what I order but after a few bites I threw in the towel with this one." </p><p>The user also mentioned the seasonal milkshakes and smoked wings from <a href="https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/destinations/hollywood-studios/">Disney's Hollywood Studios</a>, saying that the milkshakes were "weirdly warm" and "not the right consistency," while the wing dish, <a href="https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/dining/hollywood-studios/sci-fi-dine-in-theater/menus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which cost $15</a>, had "way too much sauce" and only came with four wings. </p><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet/video/7183383685645847851" data-video-id="7183383685645847851" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@wrightdownmainstreet" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightdownmainstreet?refer=embed">@wrightdownmainstreet</a> Worst eats in Disney World of 2022 <a title="wrightdownmainstreet" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wrightdownmainstreet?refer=embed">#wrightdownmainstreet</a> <a title="disneyparks" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneyparks?refer=embed">#disneyparks</a> <a title="disneyeats" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneyeats?refer=embed">#disneyeats</a> <a title="disneyfood" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneyfood?refer=embed">#disneyfood</a> <a title="disneydining" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/disneydining?refer=embed">#disneydining</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ Au Revoir - Sweet After Tears" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Au-Revoir-7022937679340718081?refer=embed">♬ Au Revoir - Sweet After Tears</a> </section> </blockquote> <p>The clip blew up, and received 3.4 million views. Viewers said they were particularly shocked by the appearance of a rainbow-colored hot dog bun that featured in the video, which the user said she bought from the <a href="https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Typhoon Lagoon waterpark</a>.  </p><p>"The hot dog itself was, yeah, not good, and it then it was topped with a blue-dyed cheese sauce. I'll leave it at that," the TikToker said in a voice-over over a clip of her biting into the snack. </p><p>"I would never touch that hot dog. you are brave," wrote one top comment with 10,000 likes. "Not the colorful hot dog," another user said. </p><p>Other viewers, who said they had also been to Disney World, said they thought the food at Disney resorts had declined in quality in recent months.</p><p>"I feel like most Disney food in general has gone way downhill. Was kinda disappointed on my last trip. If you're not fine dining its not great," read one top comment with 2,200 likes, while other commenters said they thought most food at the resort was overpriced.</p><p>In August, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/disneys-new-pricing-magic-more-profit-from-fewer-park-visitors-11661572819" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wall Street Journal reported that</a> prices for food, hotels, and tickets at Disney World and Disneyland were <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disneys-hotel-ticket-food-prices-rising-faster-than-inflation-wsj-2022-8?r=US&amp;IR=T">rising faster than the rate of inflation</a>, citing an analysis run for the outlet by travel firm Touring Plans.</p><p>According to specialist theme-park news outlets <a href="https://insidethemagic.net/2021/11/disney-parks-cut-food-portions-rwb1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inside the Magic</a> and <a href="https://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20211111/32064/disney-reducing-food-portion-sizes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Theme Park Tourist</a>, the Walt Disney Company discussed plans to potentially "reduce portions" at Disney Parks restaurants as part of a cost-cutting effort in an earnings call at the end of 2021, leading to online <a href="https://insidethemagic.net/2021/12/disney-cuts-portion-sizes-ld1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">complaints</a> <a href="https://insidethemagic.net/2021/12/disney-guests-complain-food-quality-kc1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">from</a> park visitors about the size and quality of food at the venues. </p><p>The Walt Disney Company did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. </p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/culture"><strong>For more stories like this, check out coverage from Insider's Digital Culture team here.</strong></a></p>

A Disney TikToker ranked the 'best' and 'worst' foods she ate at Disney World last year, including a rainbow-colored hot dog and Mickey Mouse waffles

<ul class="summary-list"><li>As an experienced <keyword id="46161" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney" source="Orion">Disney</keyword> <keyword id="12460906" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="travel-planner" source="Orion">travel planner</keyword>, I've made the perfect itinerary for <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-save-money-at-disney-world-from-travel-planner-2022-4">foodies on a budget</a>.</li><li>There are tasty breakfast options at Magic Kingdom and fun lunch offerings at Disney Springs.</li></ul><p>As a <keyword id="11896628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="travel" source="Orion">travel</keyword> agent at <a href="http://www.karibeckermarvelousmousetravels.com/">Marvelous Mouse Travels</a>, I always get asked about the <a href="https://www.insider.com/cinderellas-royal-table-disney-world-review-worth-it-photos-2022-4">best food</a> at <keyword id="71278" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney-world" source="Orion">Disney World</keyword>. </p><p>It's one of the most enjoyable aspects of a Disney vacation, but it can also get pricey. </p><p>Here's my plan for budget-savvy foodies to get the most out of a one-day trip to Disney World for around $100:</p><h2>Start the day early at Magic Kingdom by splitting 2 of my favorite snacks</h2><div type="image" title="fresh fruit waffle sandwich from sleepy hallow at magic kingdom" height="3024" width="4032" msid="91214593" hostid="261"></div><p>Sharing is a great way to try lots of different foods <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-things-to-do-disney-world-according-to-travel-planner-2021-8">at the parks</a>, and I've found a few delicious snack-priced items that are big enough to split.</p><p>The cinnamon roll at Gaston's Tavern in Fantasyland is delicious, huge, and only $6.79. You can also grab a LeFou's Brew (frozen apple juice) to accompany your roll for $6.29.</p><p>Next head over to Sleepy Hollow for one of the fresh-fruit waffle sandwiches. Again, the portions are large, and you can split this with a friend or two for $8.49.</p><h2>Next head to Disney Springs for shopping, snacks, and a tapas-style lunch</h2><div type="image" title="loaded french frist from daily poutine at disney springs" height="3024" width="4032" msid="91214597" hostid="261"></div><p>If you need a snack to gather energy for souvenir shopping at Disney Springs — the free-to-enter entertainment, dining, and shopping district at <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-youre-doing-wrong-at-disney-world-2021-11">Disney World</a> — start with the loaded fries at the Daily Poutine.</p><p>They're covered in queso blanco, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, bacon, and garlic-ranch dressing for $9.49. <a href="https://www.insider.com/full-day-at-animal-kingdom-for-families-what-to-do-2022-3">Four of us</a> recently split this snack and were left feeling full.</p><p>If you're looking for a sweet snack, a cookie from Gideon's Bakehouse is large enough for a few to share.</p><p>They cost $6, and you may have to wait in line, but they're insanely good.</p><div type="image" title="two trays of tapas from jaleo at disney springs" height="541" width="720" msid="91214602" hostid="261"></div><p>After some shopping, head to Jaleo by José Andrés for lunch.</p><p>It's one of my favorite <keyword id="11894142" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="food" source="Orion">food</keyword>ie spots in Disney Springs, and it's great if you're on a budget because much of the food is served tapas-style.</p><p>You can get a filling lunch for about $35 to $40 a person. </p><h2>End the day at Epcot with small bites 'around the world'</h2><div type="image" title="hand holding food and wine festival brochure in front of the epcot ball" height="2304" width="3072" msid="91214606" hostid="261"></div><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/epcot-world-showcase-best-things-to-get-photos-2022-4">Snacking around the World Showcase</a> at Epcot is a great way to end the perfect foodie day — especially if you visit in the fall during the Food and Wine Festival, which features hundreds of offerings from food and desserts to wine and beer.</p><p>The tasting-sized dishes typically run between $8 and $11 each, so you can try and share a few as you stroll through the country pavilions.</p><div type="image" title="fried ravioli and an orange drink on a table at epcot" height="541" width="720" msid="91214610" hostid="261"></div><p>Some of my recurring favorites include the soy-glazed sticky ribs ($7) from the Swanky Saucy Swine, Canadian-cheddar cheese and bacon soup ($5.25) from Canada, mezzelune croccanti ($12) from Italy, and the mimosa flight ($13) from Shimmering Sips. </p><p>Throughout the year, there are three other festivals held in <a href="https://www.insider.com/interesting-things-to-know-about-epcot-at-walt-disney-world">Epcot's</a> World Showcase that also have special food and drink offerings. And even if you manage to miss all the festivals, you can still find similarly affordable snacks and appetizers to share in the country pavilions.</p>

I'm a travel planner who's been to Disney World over 40 times. Here's my 1-day itinerary for cheap foodies.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I got <a href="https://www.insider.com/disney-wedding-on-a-budget-how-i-did-it-2021-7">married in Walt Disney World</a> in March, and we had an immersive and memorable experience.</li><li>The venue <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-disney-wedding-planning-is-really-like-costs-photos-2021-5">is a perk</a> of getting married here, though sticking to park hours was tricky.</li></ul><p>I loved getting married at Walt <keyword id="71278" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney-world" source="Orion">Disney World</keyword>, even though our <keyword id="11896825" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="wedding" source="Orion">wedding</keyword> timeline was a bit unexpected. </p><p>Although we had to adjust our wedding to <keyword id="46161" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="disney" source="Orion">Disney</keyword>'s schedule, we were able to have an immersive and unique event that we wouldn't have experienced elsewhere.</p><p>Here's what my wedding <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-theme-parks-in-the-united-states-expert-reveals-2021-10">at Walt Disney World</a> really looked like:</p><h2>Day one: The bridal party had a night tour in Disney Springs </h2><p>On Sunday, March 28, we had a welcome celebration with our bridal party and their significant others. This was a great way to receive everyone to our favorite place in the world.</p><p>We headed over to Disney Springs where the guys enjoyed Ragland Road, <a href="https://www.insider.com/america-and-ireland-differences-2018-7">an Irish pub</a> with live music and dancing.</p><p>I took the girls to <a href="https://www.disneysprings.com/dining/wine-bar-george/">Wine Bar George</a> which offers over 100 wines and amazing food. We got to do a tasting and enjoy the views of Disney Springs.</p><h2>Day 2: We had our bachelor and bachelorette parties in the parks, then a welcome dinner </h2><div type="image" title="Freelancer Mystee Yannarella in front of bachelors with lightsabers." height="2677" width="3570" msid="87636542" hostid="261"></div><p>On Monday, March 29, we headed out bright and early <a href="https://www.insider.com/bachelorette-party-horror-stories-2018-6">to the bachelor and bachelorette parties</a>. </p><p>I took the girls to <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-places-watch-magic-kingdom-firework-2018-6">Magic Kingdom</a> and gifted them <a href="https://www.loungefly.com/collections/bags-backpacks?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-K2MBhC-ARIsAMtLKRsL0UwA8jhbO_1edWOAwKDkCCKNY3Bi-L0z2UyTZO6WGLWfak0MdaYaAiB-EALw_wcB">Loungefly backpacks</a> I purchased in advance from resale sites to save money. I treated them to lunch at the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/be-our-guest-restaurant/">Be Our Guest restaurant</a>, which is modeled after the Beast's enchanted castle.</p><p>The bachelor party headed over to Hollywood Studios for <a href="https://www.insider.com/star-wars-galaxys-edge-disneyland-best-drinks-2019-6">a day in Galaxy's Edge</a>. My husband, Mike, and his crew built lightsabers at <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/hollywood-studios/savis-workshop-handbuilt-lightsabers/">Savi's Workshop</a>, which was a fully interactive building experience.</p><p>They also got drinks at <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/ogas-cantina/">Oga's Cantina</a>, a bar modeled after the watering hole from the films.</p><div type="image" title="Freelancer Mystee Ipong at her welcome dinner at the Tamu Tamu courtyard in Animal Kingdom." height="4000" width="5333" msid="87636544" hostid="261"></div><p>We later met our family and friends for a welcome dinner at the <a href="https://www.disneyweddings.com/florida/venues/tamu-tamu/">Tamu Tamu courtyard</a> in Animal Kingdom. Park times kept fluctuating so we decided to skip a rehearsal for the ceremony.</p><p>At 6:30 p.m., we met all 27 of our wedding guests at the <a href="https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-about-all-the-disney-world-rides">front gates of Animal Kingdom</a>. A park attendant escorted us back to our venue location, which was one of my favorite parts. Guests in the park cheered us on and made us feel like VIPs.</p><p>There was a buffet for us when we arrived and waiters provided wine pairings. We ended the meal with <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/tiffins/menus/">Tiffins' Lion King</a> dessert.</p><div type="image" title="Bridal party desert at Animal Kingdom" height="2624" width="3498" msid="87636546" hostid="261"></div><p>The park usually stays open an hour after the posted schedule so most people were gone by the time we were done. We were escorted over to <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom/pandora-world-of-avatar/">Pandora - The World of Avatar</a> in Animal Kingdom.</p><p>Our park attendant let us capture photos before escorting us through the fast-pass line of <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/avatar-flight-of-passage/">Flight of Passage</a>.</p><div type="image" title="Freelancer Mystee Ipong dancing with her husband." height="2014" width="2680" msid="87636549" hostid="261"></div><p>We had to wait a few minutes for the ride to be cleared of guests but we were able to get some shots in the line.</p><p>Because my husband and I paid for this extra perk, our entire guest list got to ride Flight of Passage. At the end of the night, we handed out our welcome bags and everyone headed back.</p><p>The bridesmaids and I stayed at the same resort to coordinate hair and makeup and Mike stayed at <a href="https://swandolphin.com/">Swan and Dolphin</a> to be near the groomsmen. </p><h2>Day 3: We had our ceremony at Epcot's Italy Pavilion, then we slept and ended the night with a dessert party</h2><div type="image" title="Mystee Disney wedding" height="2274" width="3024" msid="87636551" hostid="261"></div><p>In-park <keyword id="11895717" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="weddings" source="Orion">weddings</keyword> typically come with a very early wake-up call to adhere to park schedules.</p><p>At 5:00 a.m., my hair and makeup artists arrived. They worked on me and my bridal party, then we <a href="https://www.insider.com/trying-best-mimosa-recipes-from-popular-chefs-2021-5">enjoyed mimosas</a> together before our limo came at 8:00 a.m. to take us <a href="https://www.insider.com/interesting-things-to-know-about-epcot-at-walt-disney-world">to Epcot's Italy Pavilion</a>.</p><p>The groomsmen arrived at the ceremony location at 7:00 a.m. to take their pictures.</p><p>Our limo took us through the backstage area of Epcot because the park was closed. We entered through the <a href="https://www.disneyweddings.com/florida/venues/american-adventure-rotunda/">American Adventure Rotunda</a>. Our planner hid Mike in the back of the pavilion so he couldn't see me <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-get-best-wedding-pictures-according-to-wedding-photographer-2021-9">taking bridal photos</a>.</p><p>Four days earlier, <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/">The International Flower and Garden festival</a> installed new structures on top of the pavilion where my ceremony was supposed to be, so we had to completely readjust our plan.</p><p>Fortunately, <a href="https://www.insider.com/answers-to-wedding-questions-guests-too-scared-to-ask-2021-6">my planner</a> made it so I was allowed to use the stairs to walk down during the ceremony.</p><p>I waited in a storage room as my guests arrived.</p><div type="image" title="Disney wedding at Epcot's Italy pavilion." height="900" width="1200" msid="87636554" hostid="261"></div><p>The ceremony concluded by 10:00 a.m. right as parkgoers were allowed inside Epcot.</p><p>We took our family and bridal photos as our guests were shuttled backstage <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-you-should-never-have-at-your-wedding-reception-2021-8">to our reception venue</a> at <a href="https://www.disneyweddings.com/florida/venues/sea-breeze-point/">Sea Breeze Point</a> at the Boardwalk.</p><div type="image" title="Freelancer Tyler Maness with her husband at Disney." height="2414" width="3218" msid="87636556" hostid="261"></div><p>Even though we had a short amount of time <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-get-amazing-wedding-photos-2018-12">to take photos</a>, they came out amazing. </p><p>At the reception, we had <a href="https://www.insider.com/bakers-share-best-and-worst-desserts-to-order-at-a-restaurant">an assortment of pastries</a> for our guests instead of <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-things-to-get-at-costco-to-make-drinks-2021-10">a cocktail hour</a> as they waited for us to arrive for brunch. </p><p>As part of our ceremony fee, a violinist joined us at Sea Breeze Point at no additional cost. By noon, it was hot and our guests were ready to cool off. Many went back to their resort and our wedding party <a href="https://www.insider.com/disney-world-or-universal-which-is-better-review-photos-2021-7">headed to Universal</a>.</p><p>Mike and I had huge plans to go to Epcot and spend the day drinking and eating around the world - instead, we slept in, relaxed, and enjoyed a moment to breathe.</p><p>If you want a wedding in the park, you are likely to have a gap in your day. I would recommend enjoying the time. You'll have a chance to spend time with your partner. It's also <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-it-is-like-to-live-in-celebration-florida-2020-1">hot in Florida</a> and my guests loved the opportunity to cool off.</p><div type="image" title="Desserts at a Disney wedding." height="900" width="1200" msid="87636559" hostid="261"></div><p>At 7:00 p.m., Mike and I headed to <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/grand-floridian-resort-and-spa/">the Grand Floridian</a> for our dessert party. There were no fireworks since they were suspended at the time, but we did have plenty of pastries.</p><p>We <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-i-got-cheap-wedding-flowers-at-costco-prices-2021-8">decided to save money</a> by setting up a speaker ourselves. Later, Mike and I moved to a separate room with a tasting tray of all the desserts offered.</p><p>We had our grand entrance, first dance as a married couple, and the special dances with our parents. Dessert parties usually have a strict schedule and are typically an hour and a half to two hours.</p><p>We had a 15-minute break after dances before the cake cutting. I surprised Mike with a meet and greet with Steamboat Willie and each table got to take pictures with the character for about 30 minutes.</p><p>Mike and I danced to "Happily Ever After," the song that is usually played during the nighttime fireworks, and then thanked our guests. </p><h2>Day 4: We said goodbye with a farewell brunch </h2><div type="image" title="Farewell Brunch at Disney." height="480" width="640" msid="87636562" hostid="261"></div><p>On March 31, we had a farewell brunch at <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/disney-springs/chef-art-smiths-homecomin/">Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' restaurant</a> for a chance to relax and say a final goodbye to our loved ones.</p><p>We enjoyed <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-breakfast-to-cook-in-air-fryer-according-to-chefs">a family-styled brunch</a> on the patio with our favorite moonshine flights. After, many of us headed to <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/disney-springs/world-of-disney/">World of Disney</a> to shop.</p><p>Mike and I ran to <a href="https://www.disneysprings.com/dining/gideons-bakehouse/">Gideon's Bakehouse</a> to get in the virtual queue for cookies, which was a perfect way to end an amazing week. </p><p>Finally, we headed to our <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/magical-express/?ef_id=Cj0KCQiA-K2MBhC-ARIsAMtLKRvz_LBFA53e6OIHMwpGWTC-PAreFt4OavlvRP4CwoB1DEQu9PnG7e0aAqcWEALw_wcB:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!5060!3!454569075032!e!!g!!disney%20magical%20express&amp;CMP=KNC-FY22_WDW_TRA_EREFL_W365_SCP_TRNP_Transportation_Exact%7CG%7C5221013.RR.AM.01.01%7CMKDTBUL%7CBR%7C454569075032&amp;keyword_id=kwd-341824708244%7Cdc%7Cdisney%20magical%20express%7C454569075032%7Ce%7C5060:3%7C&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-K2MBhC-ARIsAMtLKRvz_LBFA53e6OIHMwpGWTC-PAreFt4OavlvRP4CwoB1DEQu9PnG7e0aAqcWEALw_wcB7e0aAqcWEALw_wcB">Magical Express service</a> to begin our trip back home. </p>

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