About

Dining at Disney is an independently fan-run website offering information on restaurants and food at the Disney parks and resorts. You’ll find up-to-date news, in-depth reviews, fan-favorite recipes, and current information for planning.

The writers of Dining at Disney are foodies who enjoy dining at Disney as much as the attractions. Coming from all over the United States, they regularly visit the parks at Disneyland and Disney World.

Please Note: Dining at Disney is no way part of, endorsed by, authorized or affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its affiliations. 
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WHO ARE WE?

Kristen Hoetzel-Go – Owner/Editor and Podcaster

Kristen enjoying the Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake as Snow White
Kristen enjoying the Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake

Kristen’s favorite part about visiting the Disney Parks… you’ve guessed it – THE FOOD. She’s been visiting the parks since 1991 and many years is there 6 or 7 times for anywhere from 5 to 14 days.

She started back in 2007 writing reviews for a message board – Sorcerer Radio and in February 2008, started a series of cooking videos to show how to make your favorite Disney recipes. In 2009, she launched her first Disney food related blog which included Disney recipes (and some of her own), reviews of food and restaurants at Disney World, information on restaurants and monthly series from guest writers (Top 5, Disney-themed recipes and advice from a Disney mom about dining with kids). All of these experiences led to the launch of Dining at Disney in June 2012 and podcast in 2015.

Cat Arcori – Dining at Disney Co-Host

Cat Arcori
Cat Arcori as Buzz Lightyear

A gluten-free Disney foodie, who’s been visiting the parks for 30 years and snacking her way through allergy friendly finds for just as long. Cat is local to Disneyland but considers Walt Disney World to be her second home. At Disneyland, she loves pickles, Safari Skewers, and Matterhorn macaroons! At Walt Disney World, she loves Citrus Swirl, kakigori, and the Brown Derby Cobb!

You can connect with Cat on Instagram – @eatthepictures and @cat_astrophe.

Aljon Go – Dining at Disney Co-Host

 

Contributors

John and Sarah Donahue – Media Event Coverage

WDW Parkhoppers logo

Owners and editors of WDW Parkhoppers, John and Sarah Donahue, a.k.a. Parkhopper John and Parkhopper SID cover four parks, one World, and everything in between. These Walt Disney World annual pass holding Orlando locals love everything from the attractions to the delicious eats.

In addition to their site, they also have a podcast that they do LIVE on Facebook every Tuesday at 7 pm ET from either a Walt Disney World restaurant or bar. 

John has also co-authored available on Amazon, The Disney Bucket List: 100 ways to experience the magic of Magic Kingdom. The paperback book can be purchased for $14.95.

Check out WDW Parkhoppers!

Dining at Disney has appeared as a guest on the following shows:

Disney Parks Podcast Show 139

WDW Parkhoppers’ “Table For Four” Show 2

WDW Parkhoppers’ “Table For Four” Show 6

The Mouse Knows Best Ep. 26

Disney Parks Podcast Show 293