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Review: Move Over Burgers — We’re Trying D-Luxe Burger’s Buffalo Fried Chicken in Disney World!

Disney Springs kicked off its phased reopening last week. While we originally saw third-party stores and restaurants open back up to guests, a few Disney-owned locations opened their doors again today.

D-Luxe Burger

We’ve already given you a look at what’s hoppin’ at the World of Disney and now we’re taking you with us to grab a burger, fries, and a shake at the reopened D-Luxe Burger!

D-Luxe Burger is a great place if you’re looking for a quick meal or snack. But, it’s also AWESOME because the restaurant rolls out unique burgers (Pizza Burger, we’re looking at you!) along with classic meals.

Waiting In Line

Before you walk into the restaurant, there are distancing markers on the ground to separate parties from each another.

D-Luxe Burger Markers

D-Luxe is currently accepting Mobile Order ONLY — unless you have an allergy — in which case you can order inside. After you tap the “I’m here” button in the My Disney Experience app, you wait outside behind physical distance markers. Once your order is ready, a Cast Member will direct you into the restaurant.

D-Luxe Mobile Order

While we were there, we encountered a small exception to the outdoor queue. Cast Members let us wait under the patio cover as it started pouring rain — but we still had to remain at least six feet apart from other guests.

D-Luxe Cast Member

When our order was ready, we headed in!

Picking Up Your Order

They gave us a station number were our food was waiting for us. Each station had napkins, utensils, and packaged condiments.

Food Pick-Up Station

For signature sauces, you can order them in the app or request them from a Cast Member but ONLY garlic ranch and curry ketchup were available during our visit. A Cast Member kindly brought out the extra sauce in a no-touch basket.

No=Touch Sauces

We noticed that if you order a bottled drink, it will be served alongside your food at the pickup station. But if you ordered a fountain beverage, Cast Members will assist you at the machines.

Drink Station

If you order booze or a shake, your bag will have a sticker that says that your order is unfinished.

D-Luxe Order

You’ll head to a separate counter to pick up your specialty beverage.

Seating

Similar to the rest of Disney Springs, Guests and Cast Members are both required to wear masks, but guests may remove their masks to eat or drink.

Limited Spaced Tables

The tables were separated at least six feet apart from one another, and there were some spots that were sectioned off for the time being.

Unavailable Table

The outdoor seating was increased to allow more guests to grab tables at a safe distance.

Outdoor Seating

Overall, the pickup procedure was streamlined and we could tell they aimed to reduce contact that could commonly occur at a traditional mobile-order pickup.

You can read more about the new logistics of Disney Springs here!

Eats

While we were there, we ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, the Plant-based Pacific Island Burger, some of those delish Fresh-cut Fries, and the Strawberry Gelato Shake.

D-Luxe Spread

The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich was A+!!! It was a Fried Chicken Breast topped with Buffalo-Ranch Sauce, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato for $12.49.

Open Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

The chicken in this sandwich was fried to perfection and it was a really good-sized piece too! We loved the way that the flavors came together to give us that classic buffalo chicken profile. Our only complaint was we could’ve used a tad more buffalo sauce. Also, if you’re not a blue cheese fan, order it without! You can definitely taste the blue cheese!

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Next up is the Plant-based Pacific Island Burger. It was made from a Plant-based Patty with Cabbage and Mushroom Ragout, Mango Salsa, Lettuce, and Dill Pickles on Plant-based Parker House Roll with the same price of $12.49.

Plant-based Burger

We’re big meat-eaters so we thought this sammie was just fine. We probably wouldn’t get it again, but it might be a real hit with someone on a plant-based diet! After the beautiful harmony of the buffalo sauce and ranch, these flavors didn’t quite strike the same chord. Mushroom, mango, and pickles? We’re fans of each, but maybe not so much when they are stacked together.

Split Plant-based Burger

But we could rely on our old friend! The $4.99 Fresh-cut Fries were an absolute delight. Also, we are big fans of the signature sauces at D-Luxe. We love the curry ketchup and we would probably take a bath in the garlic ranch if we could.

Fresh-cut Fries

Finally, we had that super tempting Strawberry Gelato Shake, and yes, it was as good as it sounds. Think: Vanilla Gelato blended with Milk and Strawberry Sauce, topped with Whipped Cream, Strawberry drizzle, and Maraschino Cherry. Ugh, now we’re thinking about it again. Maybe we’ll go get another… .

Strawberry Gelato Shake

The consistency of this shake was super smooth and sippable. Plus, it felt like it was made with really high-quality ingredients and you can definitely taste the difference. Next time you’re at D-Luxe, give it a try for $7.50. 

Nosh or Not?

Snag a bite at D-Luxe Burger if:

  • You want a classic AND quality meal of burgers and fries.
  • You’re tired of the plain old milkshakes and are looking for something a cut above.
  • You think you’ll love garlic ranch as much as we do.

Dine elsewhere if:

  • You’re looking for something on the lighter side.
  • You want to have a nice, slow, sit-down meal.
  • You want to swing for something more unique than a burger and fries.

Overall

We love a trip to D-Luxe Burger. The menu items are consistently good and we can rely on this spot for a hearty lunch on a Disney Springs day. Even better, D-Luxe had an IMPRESSIVE grasp on health measures so if that’s a concern for you, this spot might tick all your boxes. Still, if you’re looking for something a little more creative than burgers (and trust us, there are some creative options in Disney Springs), you may want to head elsewhere. Overall though, we’re still impressed with how D-Luxe is doing things on and off the menu and you can bet we’ll be back for more.

Read about our full dining experience at Disney Springs here!

What is your favorite burger at D-Luxe Burger? Let us know in the comments below!

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These New Pandora Charms Are Total CUTIES in Disney Springs Right Now!

Calling all animal lovers! After our early morning escapades at World of Disney, we stopped by Pandora today to see what was new and EXCITING!

Pandora at Disney Springs

We haven’t seen any new charms here since the temporary closure last March. We were ALSO on the lookout for any new safety measures Pandora has also implemented since reopening last week!

As you can see, there’s a clear one-way path marked with arrows on the floor so that guests won’t bump into each other while browsing. Only a certain number of guests are allowed into the store at one time as well.

Pandora

Signage located near the door welcomes guests back while also reminding them to practice social distancing while shopping.

Pandora

In addition to the directional arrows, social distancing markers show guests where to stand at safe intervals from each other.

Pandora

Looking in the cases, we spotted several new Pandora Disney Charms that have recently flown in! Each of the new charms we’re about to show ya costs $55 and features one of our favorite Disney kitties, doggies, aliens, and even a FISH!

Pandora Charms

Cast Members referred to these both as the Cuties line as well as the Babies, but one thing is for certain — they’re adorable! We spied Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms! Aren’t they just the cutest things EVER?

Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms

Right next door, we spotted this handsome duo! That’s right, doggo moms — here’s a new Stitch Pandora Charm (okay, so he’s not REALLY a dog, but he DOES masquerade as one on occasion?) along with this adorable 101 Dalmations Charm! They’re the same cartoony style as the new Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms and would look really good all together!

Stitch and 101 Dalmations Pandora Charms

If you’re more of a cat person, you gotta check out this new Marie Pandora Charm for $55! It’s pawsitively perfect in every way!

Marie Charm

And check out these two troublemakers — we also discovered this Cheshire Cat and Nemo Pandora Charm today!

Cheshire Cat and Find Nemo Pandora Charms

We’d almost forgotten how wonderful it feels to see new Pandora Charms out in the wild. Hopefully, you’ll have the chance to grab them IRL someday, but for now you can find a few of them on Pandora’s website.

Wanna go shopping at Disney Springs? Learn more about World of Disney’s new virtual queue system here!

What do you think of these new Disney Pandora styles? Tell us which charm is your favorite in the comments below!

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This Disney Springs Restaurant is Offering a Cast Member Discount for a Limited Time!

The reopening of popular Disney-owned locations wasn’t the only exciting news coming out of Disney Springs today!

Disney Springs

Since Disney Springs locations began reopening on May 20th, we’ve been stopping by the restaurants to see what’s new. And today, we found out about a limited-time deal being offered to Disney Cast Members!

We now have one MORE reason to love Morimoto AsiaThe restaurant has announced that for a limited time, all Cast Members are eligible to receive a 20% discount!

Morimoto Asia

The offer is valid now through June 30th, 2020, and to take advantage of the discount, a Walt Disney World Cast or Operating Participant ID will need to be shown. Just keep in mind that the discount does NOT apply to alcohol!

©Morimoto Asia

Reservations for Morimoto Asia are available on OpenTable. And take it from us, this is definitely a restaurant worth experiencing! Did you know we found beer cheese sauce there on our last visit?? YUM!

Check out our full experience at the newly reopened Morimoto Asia!

Have you eaten at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs? Share your experience in the comments!

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NEWS! Face Coverings Will Be Required in Public Areas at Disney Vacation Club Hotels

We learned today that in addition to the Disney World theme parks preparing to open this July, Disney Vacation Club Resorts will be reopening to its Members and guests on June 22In addition, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will reopen on June 15.

Saratoga Springs Resort

Ahead of the resorts opening, Disney sent an email to its Vacation Club members outlining several new measurements that will be in place when the properties reopen in just a few weeks.

It was noted that, “all Members and guests will be asked to wear face coverings in public resort areas while not eating or drinking and to respect physical distancing.”

Riviera Resort Pool

While news of these face coverings protocol doesn’t come as a terribly huge surprise, it further adds to the stringent health and safety procedures that Disney will have in place to ensure the safety of their guests and Cast Members.

Required Measures sign

In addition to the required face coverings, other safety protocols will be in place, including increased sanitation efforts in each room prior to the guest’s arrival. Physical distancing will also be implemented across resort properties, in areas like “lobbies, pools, fitness centers, and other public areas.”

Are you a Disney Vacation Club Member? What do you think of these new health and safety guidelines when the resorts reopen? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Mobile Order Has Changed at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants — Find Out How Here!

Mobile Order is a service available to Walt Disney World guests through the My Disney Experience app. It allows guests to pre-order and pre-pay for their food at participating Counter Service restaurants around Disney World.

D-Luxe Burger

Upon arrival to the restaurant, guests using Mobile Order can bypass the ordering queue and go straight to a designated Pick Up Counter to get their food. And today, when we used Mobile Order for our visit to the newly reopened D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs, we noticed a new feature in the app.

Previously, when guests ordered a meal using Mobile Order in Walt Disney World, they would select their restaurant from the list of participating locations, then proceed to choose their food and beverage items.

Mobile Order Pickup Sign at D-Luxe Burger

Though a “Please Arrive Between” time was noted upon starting the order, it essentially allowed guests the chance to pick their food up at any time prior to the location’s closing time that day.

Today, however, we found that it was necessary to choose an Arrival Window designating a specific half hour time slot before moving into the item selection.

Select An Arrival Window Screenshot

Now, we should note that though this is the first time we’ve seen this particular part of the process utilized in Walt Disney World, Mobile Order in Disneyland has always required guests to select an Arrival Window before beginning to place their order for their chosen location, as seen in the example from Mobile Order’s Disneyland debut below. 

Disneyland Mobile Order screenshot

Will this be the norm moving forward with Mobile Order in Walt Disney World? D-Luxe Burger is the only currently open location that offers Mobile Order, so it is a bit difficult to say with certainty. However, in light of the new safety measures currently being implemented in Disney Springs and proposed for the reopening of the rest of the Resort, this is more than likely part of the measures to limit capacity within individual restaurants in order to promote physical distancing.

Mobile Order Arrival Window selected for D-Luxe Burger

Other measures that Disney mentioned during its proposal with regards to dining include contactless menus and encouraged use of contactless payment. It was also noted that Mobile Order would be further enabled at food and beverage locations, so it’s possible that the list of locations that offer Mobile Order may be growing.

D-Luxe Burger Sneak Peek!

This isn’t the last you’ll hear from us at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs today! After all… we placed our order, so you may be wondering what we got to eat on our first trip back! We’ll be sharing our review (and the rest of our experience using Mobile Order) with you here soon, so we hope you’ll stay tuned!

Find out more about the additional locations that have reopened in Disney Springs today by clicking here!

And to find out more about the new measures proposed for the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, you can click here or visit any of the links below.

What do you think of this change to Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World? Please let us know with a comment!

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