The Parklings Post

Covering all four parks, Disney Springs, and the resorts – with new dining picks just for you!

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Parkling Family
July 07, 2025

🏰 Magic Kingdom

🎉 Highlights:

  • New "Starlight: Dream the Night Away" nighttime parade previewing this week!

  • Country Bear Musical Jamboree continues its updated show in Frontierland.

🍴 Dining Picks:

  • Skipper Canteen (Adventureland): Jungle-inspired eats with a punny twist.

  • Sleepy Hollow (Liberty Square): Fresh waffle sandwiches and funnel cakes.

  • Plaza Restaurant (Main Street): Sit-down comfort food with castle views.

🌐 EPCOT

🎉 Highlights:

  • Test Track 3.0 previews ongoing; official reopening July 22.

  • Luminous: The Symphony of Us lagoon show nightly at 9 PM.

  • After Hours on July 10 and 24.

🍴 Dining Picks:

  • Connections Eatery (World Celebration): Fast, fresh, and modern with global flavors.

  • Spice Road Table (Morocco Pavilion): Shareable Mediterranean plates with lagoon views.

  • Les Halles Boulangerie (France Pavilion): Best bakery for budget bites.

🎬 Hollywood Studios

🎉 Highlights:

  • Villains Unfairly Ever After show continues nightly.

  • Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure now running.

  • After Hours: July 9 and 16.

🍴 Dining Picks:

  • 50’s Prime Time Café: Comfort food + ‘50s sass = unforgettable.

  • Woody’s Lunch Box (Toy Story Land): Tachos, grilled cheese, and nostalgic vibes.

  • Hollywood Brown Derby: Signature dining with Cobb salad and golden age glamour.

🌳 Animal Kingdom

🎉 Highlights:

  • Construction continues on Zootopia: Better Zoogether (replacing "It’s Tough to Be a Bug!").

  • Safari sunrise tours and bird shows still happening!

🍴 Dining Picks:

  • Satu’li Canteen (Pandora): Protein bowls and pod bao buns — healthy and tasty.

  • Flame Tree BBQ: Ribs, chicken, and shaded seating by the water.

  • Tiffins: Upscale global flavors and adventurous dishes for foodie explorers.

🎡 Disney Springs

🎉 Highlights:

  • Flavors of Florida Festival: Over 90 sunshine-inspired dishes & drinks across 45+ venues.

  • Live music daily + special chef demos on Fridays.

🍴 Dining Picks:

  • The Boathouse: Great seafood, dockside dining, and vintage amphicars!

  • Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’: Florida fried chicken and moonshine cocktails.

  • Gideon’s Bakehouse: Half-pound cookies and spooky vibes (line up early!).

🏨 Resorts

🎉 Highlights:

  • Happiest Price on Earth Sale: Up to 40% off select resorts (July 8–11 only).

  • July 4th festivities wrapped with music, fireworks, and themed snacks.

🍴 Resort Dining Picks:

  • Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge): African-inspired buffet with something for everyone.

  • Topolino’s Terrace (Riviera Resort): French-Italian rooftop dining, plus character breakfast.

  • Steakhouse 71 (Contemporary): Retro steakhouse with EPCOT-era flair.

💡 Bonus Tips & Deals

  • H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon – July 8, 15, 22

  • Kids’ Special: Ages 3–9 get up to 50% off tickets (now through Sept 20)

  • Ripken Experience baseball & AAU Basketball Championships ongoing at ESPN Wide World of Sports

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