REVIEW: We Would Stay At This Disney World Hotel JUST For The Food

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If you’re planning a Disney World trip, then you need to have Official Walt Disney World Hotels on your radar. These are the hotel chains you know and love, notably Marriott and Hilton hotels, within walking distance of Disney Springs, that offer some amazing Disney perks like complimentary transportation and early theme park entry.

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Bailey’s Chocolate Decadence


We checked out the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace right next to Disney Springs, and after we got settled in our room, you know what comes next. We had to try all of the food! And spoiler alert – we might stay here again just to eat!

First up, we’re heading to Shades! We started with the Spinach Avocado Salad. This is made of mixed berries, candied walnuts, avocado chunks, charred red onion, and queso fresco crumble. The fruit and walnuts were sweet, and the onion and queso made this a yummy sweet and savory combo. It’s tossed in a Chia seed vinaigrette that was super crunchy and fresh!

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Spinach Avocado Salad


Then, we got the Chicken Salad Sandwich from Citrus 28. This was super creamy with tons of chicken and celery. It wasn’t a showstopper, but it was still good!

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Chicken Salad Sandwich


We tried the Chicken BLT from Shades, which is chicken, lettuce, tomato, and bacon on a grilled brioche bun. The mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and chicken were super tasty and fresh, but the bun was overtoasted, so it was a pretty dry sandwich. We had to add some more mayo to make it good.

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Chicken BLT


We also got the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup from Citrus 28. The tomato soup is acidic and creamy, with a small hint of basil to add some depth. The grilled cheese was a great size to dip into the soup!

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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup


Next up was the Philly Cheesesteak Roll. This is beef tenderloin, Cooper sharp cheese, and caramelized onions. These are deep-fried, so they’re crispy and golden brown, with a soft and tender beef tenderloin inside. It’s served with harissa aioli that adds a great kick!

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Philly Cheesesteak Rolls


We got dessert with this Bailey’s Chocolate Decadence, sold at both LetterPress and Sunnies. It’s made with fudge brownie pieces, Bailey’s chocolate mousse, and dark chocolate ganache. This was straight chocolate in the best way possible! There was only a slight Bailey’s flavor in the aftertaste, which made all of the chocolate super rich.

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Bailey’s Chocolate Decadence


We’ll definitely be back at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace to try some more food. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more food reviews of Disney World and beyond!

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