Walt Disney World is having lots of firsts this year. The long-awaited Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land is scheduled to open on Aug. 29, and the Disney Skyliner transportation system and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway ride are also making their debut. But for foodies, the most exciting part is the list of new restaurants opening their doors inside the parks and at Disney Springs. From a new Star Wars eatery that will serve Blue Milk (it actually sounds delicious) to a new bar with a huge beer selection, here's a look at what's new to savor in 2019.
As if the anticipation for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge wasn't already out of this world, get ready for some equally great eats. The new land, which is located in Hollywood Studios, will include a fast-casual eatery called Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. It features food from throughout the galaxy, including Ithorian Garden Loaf, Smoked Kaadu Ribs, Braised Shaak Roast and Fried Endorian Tip-Yip.
Elsewhere in Galaxy's Edge, there will be new other small food stands: Ronto Roasters will sell housemade turkey jerky and Portuguese-style hot dogs; Kat Saka's Kettle is your source for "Outpost Mix," a mix of red, orange, and purple popcorn seasoned with a mix of sweet and savory flavours; and the Milk Stand will offer Bantha Blue Milk, a nondairy smoothie that looks a lot like the stuff Luke Skywalker drank in Episode IV.
What Star Wars-themed land would be complete without a cantina? Oga's Cantina will offer that same Bantha Blue Milk, themed cocktails, and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, along with music courtesy of DJ RX-24.
A giant sports bar tailored to basketball fans, the NBA Experience will include interactive games, immersive experiences, and a retail store. It's expected to open in Disney Springs this Summer.
For those who like both beer and basketball, City Works — which also has locations in Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois — is a dream come true. The new restaurant, which is expected to open in Disney Springs' West Side in the Summer, will feature 80 beers on tap and a chef-driven menu with items like duck nachos, kung pao cauliflower, and braised short rib tacos. Sporting events will also be displayed on a giant, 165-inch screen.
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The first Florida restaurant from celebrity chef Jose Andres will feature authentic Spanish fare such as paella and the small-plate tapas style that Andres helped introduce to America. It's expected to open sometime this Spring in Disney Springs.
Disney's Riviera Resort, the soon-to-be-open sister resort to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort expected to open later this year, will include a new signature table service restaurant called Topolino's Terrace — Flavours of the Riviera. It will feature French and Italian-influenced dishes, a character breakfast, and spectacular views (including firework shows!) of Epcot and Hollywood Studios. It's expected to open late in the year.
The Gran Destino Tower expansion at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort will house a new eatery called Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood, a themed table-service restaurant offering rooftop dining and fireworks views.
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort expansion will also make way for a second new restaurant: The Three Bridges Bar and Grill. It's a more casual eatery than Toledo but perhaps in a cooler location — it will be located on an island in the middle of the resort's 14-acre lake.