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Disney Yacht Club Dining: 2022 Guide

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Dining at the Disney Yacht Club is the ideal blend of upscale and convenient, with plenty of options. Fitting with the feel of the resort, the dining locations have that county club vibe, even the quick service spots. All the while, the food is high quality and delicious!

The Disney Yacht Club also shares a few of our favorite dining locations with its sister, the Disney Beach Club . Get the best of both worlds with dining at this resort, Yacht Club providing class and Beach Club providing fun.

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• Disney Room Service
• The Market at the Ale & Compass

Bars and Lounges

Ale & compass restaurant, yachtsman steakhouse, shared dining with the disney beach club.

• Hurricane Hanna’s

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

The galley is always open – disney resorts room service.

Enjoy a meal in the quiet and privacy of your own room with the Disney Resorts Room Service, excellent food options delivered right to your door. Just press “Dining Options” on your in-room phone, place an order, and the food comes to you.

At the Yacht Club, you’ll find typical Disney food options along with some nautical favorites, fitting with the theme of the resort. A delicious lobster and corn chowder or yummy local baked fish are perfect for seafood-lovers, or splurge on a fabulous Maine lobster roll. If you prefer landlubber cuisine, a brick lemon-herb chicken or a bacon cheeseburger will match your tastes. Buffalo wings and fries are always a good choice too if you need something quick and simple. Kids have plenty of their favorite options as well, like chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers.

There are also some awesome dessert options on the menu! If you missed the chance to hit Beaches & Cream, you can order ice cream up to your room. You can even get an entire cake to share, which is nice for a special occasion.

An 18% gratuity, $5.00 delivery charge and 6.5% sales tax will apply to all delivery orders.

The Market at Ale & Compass

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Market at Ale & Compass is the main quick service dining option at the Disney Yacht Club. Simply referred to as The Market , you can get a fast and filling meal any time of the day, and take a few minutes to peruse the souvenirs in the adjoining shop.

Especially if you’re in a hurry, The Market is a great place to take advantage of Mobile Order . This awesome service allows you to use the My Disney Experience app to order ahead at quick service locations. That means your food will be ready when you arrive! Pick up your food as you walk in, and head right back out, or stay and enjoy your meal. Either way, it will save you the time of waiting for the food to be prepared.

One of our go-to items at any quick service location is the Breakfast Bowl, with scrambled eggs, a Mickey waffle, bacon, and potato barrels (tater tots). I like to get these sorts of combo meals because they are easy to split, and definitely filling. A top tip is to avoid overeating, especially at breakfast, so splitting this meal is ideal. Also available, try different breakfast sandwiches and a healthier egg-white wrap if you want something of your own. Plain Mickey waffles are always a delicious option!

Snacks are well stocked at The Market, so pick up fruit, yogurt, or milk and cereal if you like to breakfast light. Plenty of yummy treats await you at the bakery as well, the chocolate-hazelnut croissant being one of my breakfast favorites.

Don’t forget to fill your mug with coffee, juice, tea, or milk!

Lunch and Dinner

For these times, a variety of hot or cold sandwiches and salads make for nice, light meals. The Cuban sandwich is one of the most popular hot items, with ham, slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard all on a hoagie roll served with house-made chips. You can also grab a foot-long chili-cheese hotdog, similar to the gourmet hotdogs served at the Beach Club Marketplace.

Cold sandwiches are great to grab in the morning to take to the parks, or to bring out to eat by the pool. You could even pick one up before you leave, giving you a portable lunch if you’re driving home. Among these are the roast beef sandwich, slices of roast beef topped with horseradish cream, caramelized onions, and arugula all on multigrain bread. Vegetarians will love the roasted vegetable sandwich with roasted Portobello mushrooms, zucchini, red bell peppers, and cauliflower dressed with roasted red pepper hummus, topped with slices of fresh tomatoes and grilled onion served on herb Focaccia bread. Both sandwiches come with house-made chips.

Other Options

Kids have the additional options of grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, a ham sandwich, and an Uncrustable. The children’s meals come with a choice of sides and beverage, making these items a great deal.

The bakery is open all day, so don’t forget to snag something sweet! Sticky buns, chocolate twists, and brownies are all amazing. The bakery also has seasonal cupcakes , each with their own amazing flavor profile and fun decoration!

In the evening, stop by The Market for a variety of beer and wines, which you can enjoy there or take back to your room. If you want something to go, I suggest getting a bottle of wine rather than wine by the glass. You’ll have it for your whole trip, and get more value for your dollar.

There are two main lounges at the Disney Yacht Club – the Ale & Compass Lounge and the Crew’s Cup Lounge. Both are excellent places to relax in the evening, and enjoy a delicious beverage. These are both full bars, so only overage guests are permitted.

The Ale & Compass Lounge

Grab a drink while you wait for your Ale & Compass reservation, or simply lounge in the relaxed atmosphere. The Ale & Compass Lounge is ideal for a relaxing evening or quick bite, all while enjoying a refreshing drink. Opening at 4:00pm and staying open until 10:00pm, this lounge is a great place for an evening hangout.

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Healthy-sized appetizers comprise the food options, giving you filling snacks or lighter meals, depending on your plans. Items like the Parker House rolls with assorted spreads – bacon jam, pub cheese, and citrus butter – are great if you just want something to nibble while you drink. Flatbreads and a bacon cheeseburger are perfect for dinner in the lounge, both options are full sized meals.

In addition to the full-bar offerings, the Ale & Compass Lounge has several original cocktails. A twist on a class, the Maple Old Fashioned will give you that New England feeling. Made with Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, maple syrup, orange juice, and angostura bitters, this is a great way to change up your regular. For those in a spicy mood, try the Spicy Pomegranate Margarita. Mix Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup together to create a zesty and delicious cocktail! A squirt of fresh lime juice on the top adds a bit of tang and cuts the heat.

Enjoy nonalcoholic mixers as well, like a grapefruit spritzer and the No-Kick Mule, just with ginger beer and lime.

Crew’s Cup Lounge

Outside the Yachtsman Steakhouse, the Crew’s Cup Lounge is a nice alternative if you can’t get a reservation at the steakhouse. The Crew’s Cup is also a good place for one of those appetizer as dinner nights, when you’re up to your ears in delicious (but rich!) Disney food.

On the appetizer menu, share a savory and delightful charcuterie and cheese board, coming with different accompaniments depending on the season. For something a little more substantial, the prime rib sliders are perfect, topped with horseradish cream and served on house-made onion rolls. Jumbo shrimp cocktail are always a great option as well, a light snack with just enough protein to get you to your next meal. Have the shrimp with the Yachtsman signature bread to round out a meal.

Crew’s Cup also offers full entrees, so you can add this to your dinner spot list. After 5:00pm, you can get an amazing ten-ounce prime rib, served with mashed potatoes and horseradish cream. For something a little different, try the Twice-fried Green Circle Chicken. Smoked Feta spoon bread and chicken croquettes come with pickled rhubarb and fiddlehead ferns, an interesting take on fried chicken.

You’ll come for the food, but stay for the drinks! Along with an extensive beer, wine, and bourbon selection, Crew’s Cup offers a large variety of signature cocktails. Literally Walk the Plank with an amazing blend of rye whiskey, orange juice, almond liqueur, and lemon juice garnished with Maraschino cherries. Combine the elements of country and tropical vacation with a Whiskey Breeze – Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, Cointreau, and lime juice shaken with guava and mango for that aloha vibe. You could also choose to drink your dessert with the Godiva Chocolate Martini. A divine concoction, this martini mixes Godiva chocolate liqueur, Stoli Vanil vodka, Bols White Crème de Cacao, and Frangelico. This sweet treat will warm you from the inside out!

Available for breakfast and dinner, the Ale & Compass Restaurant is a great option for a nice family meal. Especially if you’re looking for a quality table service breakfast, you have to try out the Ale & Compass!

Think breakfast favorites, with an upgrade. The American Breakfast has the right balance of breakfast foods – two eggs any-style, breakfast potatoes, and choice of breakfast meats. Eggs benedict get the added decadence of smoked pork loin, along with herbs and spices in the hollandaise sauce.

While these dishes are amazing, the quick bread breakfast items change the game. No plain French toast here, but instead, we see salted-caramel apple French toast. Two massive pieces of French toast, sliced horizontally, and stuffed with delicious caramel apples. A buttery brown sugar crumble and salted-caramel drizzle tops the slices, completing the picture. However, that isn’t the end. The Dark Chocolate Waffles are to die for! Three thick, circular waffles hold a dried cherry compote, on top of which sits huge dollops of espresso-mascarpone cream, finished with chocolate shavings. It’s a good thing these richly incredible waffles come with a side of breakfast meat to cut through the sweet deliciousness!

Kid’s Meals

For your kiddos, they can get their favorites Mickey waffles or blueberry pancakes if in the mood for something sweet. Scrambled eggs and a mini-breakfast sandwich are great options if they want a savory dish instead.

As always, I recommend splitting an adult meal between two kids. Especially if they want to try something like the chocolate waffles or the French toast, the split is perfect. It actually works out to be cheaper than a kid’s meal!

Ale & Compass does specialty brunches for Easter and Mother’s Day, a great way to treat yourself or Mom! Going to be dining at the Disney Yacht Club during these holidays? You might want to consider an Ale & Compass brunch.

A great mix of surf and turf, Ale & Compass has a dinner menu that will please everyone in your group. To start your meal, try the amazing lobster and corn chowder or roasted garlic shrimp, both coming with house-made items to dip. Smaller plates are available in the form of salads and flatbreads, both meat and vegetables options to fit all dietary needs.

Of the main plates, our favorites would have to be the New England Seafood Pot Pie, braised short ribs, and the brick lemon chicken. For the potpie, it is stuffed full of a plethora of different seafood – shrimp, scallops, lump crab, and the catch of the day. Mixed in are pearl onions, peas, and potatoes, all coated in a creamy seafood cream sauce. The flaky pastry on the outside completes this delectable dish. The short ribs are fall-apart tender, accompanied by a flavorful roasted vegetable mash and barbecue demi sauce for dipping. Alongside the lemon chicken, you’ll love the duck fat-roasted potatoes and veggie sauté. Add truffle fries with a house-made shallot mayo for extra decadence!

If that weren’t enough, the three dessert options will send you right over the edge. Completely plant-based, the mango torte layers mango mousse and spiced lemon pound cake, covered with fresh berries and a raspberry sauce. You could also try the warm apple cobbler served with frozen vanilla custard, or a rich flourless chocolate cake covered in chocolate ganache and offset by a coffee Chantilly cream. Basically, if you’re not rolling out of Ale & Compass, something went wrong with your meal!

Kids have the ability to build their own meals, choosing from a selection of main dishes and sides. Kids that are more adventurous might like the pasta Bolognese or catch of the day, while a cheeseburger is there to save the day for pickier eaters. Side options include sautéed broccolini, macaroni & cheese, corn, and red potatoes, and kid approved! The side menu includes two dessert options – mini ice cream sandwiches and honey-marshmallow s’mores. Kids can choose to get one savory side and one sweet, working their dessert into the price of their meal.

Open only for dinner, the Yachtsman Steakhouse is the signature dining experience at the Disney Yacht Club. Designed to be elegant, upscale, and a true yacht-country club experience, this steakhouse has high quality dishes and a fabulous atmosphere. Yachtsman Steakhouse even has a dress code, heightening the fancy feel of the restaurant.

I recommend making this a date night or adults-only meal. Of course, you can bring your kids, but they need to adhere to the dress code as well. Between that and the sophisticated style of the place, you need to decide if this is the best place to bring your kids.

First Course

Yes, they even refer to the stages of the meal as courses!

First course items include steakhouse staples like a wedge salad, Caesar salad, and French onion soup, all of which are perfect ways to start your evening. If you want to try something a little different, consider the Ahi tuna tartare with a poke vinaigrette and wasabi, or the creamy lobster bisque. You could also get a charcuterie or cheese board to share if you don’t want to fill up before the main meal.

Chef’s Signature Offerings

These three dishes come recommended by the Yachtsman’s chef, and designed to be truly delicious experience. The first is the Chilled Captain’s Tower, a combination of jumbo shrimp, mussels, oyster shooters, scallop ceviche, and charred octopus salad. As the name suggests, the tower is served cold, and is ideal for the true seafood lover. If you prefer your seafood hot, I recommend you try one of the Land and Sea entrees instead.

Both of the other signatures dishes are made to share between two people. The first is a 28-oz prime porterhouse steak, 21-Day dry-aged, with accompaniments of bone marrow, green onion brioche bread, garlic butter, and your choice of two sides. Second is the Chilled Admiral’s Tower, and upgraded version from the Captain’s Tower. In addition to the Captain’s Tower seafood, the Admiral’s Tower also has Maine lobster, snow crab, and tuna tartare. Again, this item is served cold.

Butcher’s Cuts

It is a steakhouse after all, and these steaks are the main event. Filet mignon, prime rib, rib-eye, and New York strip all come cooked to order, with their own incredible seasonings and sauces to bring out the flavor of the meat. Of these, the filet mignon is my personal pick, covered in a cognac-truffle butter that adds to the unctuous nature of the steak.

Each steak comes with your selection of mashed potatoes, potato-leek gratin, sweet potato casserole, house-made French fries, or broccolini. You can also choose to add to your meal one of the signature Steakhouse Sides – truffle macaroni & cheese, creamed spinach, loaded hasselback potato, house-made truffle fries, or braised mushrooms. I suggest getting the broccolini with your meal (you’ll be glad for a vegetable!) and then adding one of the richer steakhouse sides.

Yachtsman Steakhouse offers further enhancements if you want to add to the luxurious nature of your meal. Get your steak Oscar-style, with asparagus, lump crab meat, and a rich béarnaise sauce. You can also add a half lobster, bone marrow, or thick-cut bacon for a little extra richness.

Land and Sea Entrees

Here’s where the hot, succulent seafood pairs with the delicious steakhouse offerings. Whole Maine lobster and Georges Bank Scallops are paired with incredible sauces and accompaniments to bring out their delicate flavors. If you want something unique, you might enjoy the Cervena Elk from the land side, with a parsnip puree and blueberry sauce.

You can also add the bone marrow or half a lobster to the items, or get them Oscar-style.

Yachtsman has several amazing desserts, but my picks would be the chocolate lava cake and the banana bread pudding. Using high quality chocolate, this lava cake is unlike any you’ve ever had. In addition the cake itself, it comes with a refreshing coconut ice cream to cut through the richness and is topping with a raspberry-Chambord Sauce and gingersnap crumbs.

The banana bread pudding is warm, comforting, and delicious. Caramelized bananas have the right touch of sweetness, as does the caramel rum sauce on top. A side of butter pecan ice cream ties the whole dessert together.

Disney Yacht and Beach Club Dining

While two separate resorts, the Disney Yacht Club shares a few dining locations with the Disney Beach Club. Of course, if you’re staying at either, it is easy to pop over to the other resort to enjoy the dining options. After all, the resorts share a pool area, they’re that close together!

However, two dining spots are right in the middle of the Disney Yacht & Beach Club that you’ll want to check out!

Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill

Out by the pool, Hurricane Hanna’s is the main pool bar and eatery for Stormalong Bay. This is a great place for you to get a poolside lunch or refreshing beverage, especially if you don’t want to have to trek back to your room. Don’t let the fact that this is a pool bar fool you, Hurricane Hanna’s has some delicious options!

Much like other pool bars, Hurricane Hanna’s has lighter fare, which is what you want out of a meal by the pool. Grab a cool Greek or Caesar salad, perfect for a hot day and a light lunch. If you want to make your salad a bit more substantial, you can add chicken for that extra protein. The rest of the savory items are sandwiches, again ideal for poolside eating. The Italian Focaccia and turkey and Swiss sandwiches are both delicious, but our favorite is the seafood roll. Fresh seafood comes tossed in a citrusy mayo dressing, with just the right amount of zing. All three sandwiches come with house-made chips, which gives just the right touch to the meal.

What would a bar be without amazing drinks! Hurricane Hanna’s has two specialty cocktails you’re going to love – the Category 5 and Storm Chaser. Category 5 has that pirate feel that will have you singing Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate’s life for me! With Captain Morgan spiced rum, crème de banana, peach schnapps, you’ll be feeling the island vibes in no time; add in a mix of orange and pineapple juices and a splash of grenadine to balance out the drink. If that wasn’t enough, the Category 5 also comes with a float of Gosling’s 151 Rum.

Meanwhile, the Storm Chaser is made with vodka, Bacardi superior rum, blue curacao, and sweet-and sour. A splash of Sprite brings a touch of sweetness and effervesce for a tropical buzz. Between these drinks and the beaches of Stormalong Bay, you’ll forget you’re not on a cruise !

Aside from these drinks, enjoy plenty of other cocktails on the rocks or frozen, as well as a wide variety of beer and wines. We recommend the Sunshine Margarita, a Disney poolside staple, or the Frosé, a frozen concoction of rosé mixed with vodka. Both are refreshing, and perfect for a sunny day by the pool.

For the kids and nondrinkers in your group, there are sweet and cool smoothie options as well as some virgin version of your favorites.

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop has been one of my favorites for as long as I can remember, and it is still one of my favorite places to visit. I can’t tell you how many fond memories I have of sitting out in front of the quick service window, waiting for our No Way José to appear. And then watching it disappear in a matter of minutes! Our family is decided ice-cream lovers, and Beaches & Cream never disappoints.

Beaches & Cream opens every day at 11:30am, providing a place to get a fun and delicious diner meal for lunch or dinner. You can always skip straight to dessert…many people do! Beaches & Cream is also open until 9:00pm, making it a great place to stop after a day at Epcot or on a walk around the boardwalk. This is usually when we stop by, after touring through the other resorts in the area or playing a round of mini-golf. It’s a great way to finish an evening!

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Beaches & Cream has a reputation for fantastic and fanciful desserts, but that’s not all there is to this location. The menu features delicious savory foods as well, combining diner favorites with a touch of table service sophistication. A nostalgic, 1950s diner feel makes this bright and fun location just a great place to hang out. Especially with the recent remodel, the larger space and new décor adds something to the atmosphere.

Diner Delights

Start with a classic cheeseburger, grilled cheese, or French dip sandwich. You could also go for two of the most popular items, the cheddar bacon-ranch chicken sandwich or house-made Reuben. It wouldn’t be a diner if you couldn’t get French fries or onion rings on the side, but Beaches & Cream added tater tots to their menu with the reopening! All your favorite loaded fry options now come in tot form, so if you’re a tot lover, you have to check these out.

Even though they are not listed on the menu right now, in the past Beaches & Cream has had a variety of salads to balance out the sandwich options, as well as a few seafood dishes. What’s great about Disney dining is that they are always rotating your options to keep things fresh, so be on the lookout for new additions!

You can always swing by the pickup window and take your lunch back to the pool, or enjoy your meal at the limited outdoor seating. However, if you definitely want to sit inside for the whole experience, a reservation is a must. Beaches & Cream is quite popular!

Soda Shop Marvels

Alright Mom, I had my dinner, now can I have dessert?

These incredible sweet treats will have you feeling like a kid again, and cause the actual kids in your group to go bananas!

To begin, you can get a classic strawberry shortcake or brownie a la mode. While both are delicious, these items are definitely elsewhere around Disney World , so we suggest going for one of the unique options that makes Beaches & Cream special. You’ll find these delicious delights on the Sundaes on the Beach section of the menu, and you’re going to be overwhelmed by your choices!

As I mentioned before, we are partial to the No Way José, an out of this world peanut butter and hot fudge masterpiece that features both chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Not enough? How about some chocolate pieces and whipped cream on top? Perfect.

The Fudge Mud Slide and Snickers Sundae are both similar to the No Way José, with three scoops of ice cream each, covered in chocolate, and topped with cookie pieces and Snickers bars respectively. You can also go for classics like a banana split or three-scoop sundae, giving you the chance to build your own delicious dessert

Even with all these other choices, the real star of this show is the infamous Kitchen Sink . Getting its name from the phrase “everything but the kitchen sink,” you won’t believe it until you see it. With eight scoops of ice cream, all the toppings in the store , huge chunks of cake, and an entire can of whipped cream , this sundae is no joke. The menu says that it serves four, but it really feeds more like six or eight. Recently, Beaches & Cream has added a Chocolate Lovers and Neapolitan option as well, which focuses more on these flavors.

Grabbing something to go? You can get a plain scoop of hand-dipped ice cream on cone or in a cup, or slurp up a rich milkshake. These are great if you’re planning to eat or drink as you walk, while meeting the need for a sweet treat.

No matter what dining option you choose at the Disney Yacht Club, you’re going to leave satisfied…and wanting to come back for more!

Grace Hoyos, Staff Writer Grace is a life-long lover of all things Disney, particularly the parks at Walt Disney World. She is also an avid Disney Cruise Line enthusiast who regularly dreams of the white sands of Castaway Cay. Grace loves the fact that her Disney trips give her time to spend with her family, enjoy incredible food, and try new experiences.

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The best restaurants at Disney World in 2024

Even when you're surrounded by Disney magic, you still have to eat.

At Walt Disney World , mealtime can range from quick burgers and fries to immersive experiences that transport you across the globe — or even into space. It's not uncommon to spend as much time strategizing about where to eat at Disney as which attractions to ride. That's certainly our approach.

When you visit Disney World, you'll need to think of dining in two separate categories: quick-service meals that serve as a way to fuel up before getting back to the action and table-service meals at one-of-a-kind venues that provide entertainment, character meet-and-greets or global cuisine that will change the way you think about theme park food.

However, not all Disney food — and dining experiences — are created equal. Once your kids know they can eat in space or that Mickey, Minnie or the princesses can join them for dinner, you may have to choose between a budget-friendly meal and creating lasting memories during a pretty pricey dining excursion.

We do the "hard" work of testing — and revisiting — as many Disney World restaurants as we can each year so you know which ones to add to your itinerary ... and which ones to skip. Here are the best restaurants at Disney World for 2024.

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Best disney world restaurant: takumi-tei.

The best restaurant at Disney World is, without question, Takumi-Tei . It wins for not only the quality of the food but the refined service, unique atmosphere and memorable experience that will leave you in disbelief that you are still in Central Florida.

There are only two options here, both of which are inspired by traditional omakase meals: a plant-based menu for $150 per person and one with meat for $250 per person. Children younger than 8 aren't allowed, and both menus take two to three hours to enjoy, so plan accordingly and savor your brief escape to Japan.

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Best restaurant at Epcot for guests of all ages: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

While Takumi-Tei takes our top spot on this list, we'll add another good Epcot option that is more affordable and welcomes all guests.

In the heart of the Italy Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase, this long-standing favorite features legitimate Italian food that would pass muster in New York City's Little Italy. The restaurant uses ingredients straight from Naples, including flour and tomatoes. Even the water used in Via Napoli's pizza dough is shipped in from Pennsylvania because the pH is similar to that of the water in Naples.

Pizzas are more expensive than your local pizza delivery spot, but they are large enough to share. A large costs between $36 and $42 and can feed three to four people. If you are extra hungry or have a larger group, the massive half-meter pizza serves up to six people and costs between $48 and $58. You can opt for traditional flavors like Meat Lover or Margherita or branch out and try a pie with prosciutto and melon or artichokes and truffle oil.

Via Napoli also serves pasta, salad, desserts and small plates like calamari and homemade focaccia. Most entrees cost no more than $30. The eatery also offers a full selection of cocktails, sangria and wine.

Best restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios: The Hollywood Brown Derby

This Hollywood Studios replica of the California icon has an air-conditioned dining room that's ideal for a lunchtime escape from the Florida heat.

Service here isn't always fast, and the prices aren't cheap, but it is a glorious way to fill up while getting a legitimate break from the park. The Cobb salad ($25) is a classic, and you can't go wrong with the filet mignon served with horseradish cream and peppercorn sauce ($49).

Best restaurant at the Magic Kingdom: Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen

Unless what you're after is an expensive character meal, there's no better sit-down restaurant in the Magic Kingdom than Skipper Canteen. This claim is especially true if you enjoy the Jungle Cruise ride and slightly more adventurous eating than stereotypical theme park fare like burgers and fries.

On the lunch and dinner menus, you'll find dishes such as Falls Family Falafel ($12) and "Tastes Like Chicken" Because It Is! ($28), sweet chili-glazed fried chicken served with jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables. There's also a sustainable fish course featuring Asian flavors for $32.

If you like spicy noodle dishes, Skipper Dan's Dan Dan Noodles ($28), a noodle dish topped with crispy pork, vegetables and a spicy chili sauce, is unlike anything else you'll find in the Magic Kingdom.

Best restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Tusker House Restaurant

This was a tough call, but we'll give Tusker House the slight edge over Tiffins Restaurant, another Animal Kingdom favorite, as Tusker House allows you to see characters in unique, cool costumes.

Tusker House offers a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's a bit pricey at $62 per adult and $40 per child, plus taxes and tip, for lunch and dinner (or $47 per adult and $30 per child, excluding taxes and tip, for breakfast), but you can make as many return trips to the buffet as you like.

You'll find traditional fare like pastries, bacon, sausage and Mickey waffles at breakfast. Lunch and dinner have more African-inspired flavors like berbere-marinated pork, South African-spiced vegetables and green curry shrimp. There's a standard kids menu for picky eaters, too.

To accompany your meal, you can enjoy an assortment of cocktails, from safari-themed drinks such as a Tikiti Punch to traditional drinks like a Moscow mule, beer, wine and cider for an extra cost.

Best quick-service meal: Satuli Canteen

If you want quick-service food at its Disney-fied finest, head to Satuli Canteen next to Avatar Flight of Passage in Disney's Animal Kingdom.

The fast-casual spot's beef, chicken and fish bowls (which cost between $13.29 and $17.99 per bowl) make for a quick, cheap and healthy lunch or dinner. As an added bonus, there's also a selection of wine and beer, should you wish to wind down after the "Avatar" experience.

If you save room for dessert, order the spherical blueberry cream cheese mousse ($5.79). It's easily a highlight of the entire menu.

Best fancy meal: Victoria & Albert's

If you want to savor the best award-winning food at Disney World while celebrating a special occasion like a major anniversary, a milestone birthday or an epic celebration, head to the posh Victoria & Albert's restaurant in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa . Just don't expect to roll in straight from the parks; this is an upscale venue with a Michelin Star and a strict dress code.

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Children younger than 10 aren't permitted here, and you should expect to spend several hundred dollars on a multicourse tasting meal for two — surpassing $1,000 is common if you and your dining companion decide to include wine pairings. Book the chef's table to watch the kitchen team prepare your incredible meal.

Best lounge meal: Nomad Lounge

If you want a nice daytime break while at Disney's Animal Kingdom, there's no better place than Nomad Lounge. In fact, it's arguably worth visiting the park on its own.

Located right before you enter Pandora — The World of Avatar, Nomad Lounge is the absolute best place for a snack if you like items that are a bit more worldly and flavorful. Though it can easily take an hour or more to have your turn come up on the walk-up waitlist, you'll be rewarded handsomely once inside (or on the patio).

Nomad Lounge favorites include the bread service from the connected Tiffins Restaurant ($18), the sliders with amazing yucca fries ($15) and the churros ($10). The menu items are all shareable, so you and your group can try several things without filling up too much in the middle of the day.

Best Disney World snacks and treats

While there are a bunch of excellent snacking options around the parks and resorts, if you're looking for the best street treat at Disney World, there's one that reigns supreme: the Dole Whip.

What's Dole Whip? It's a pineapple-flavored soft-serve concoction that you can add pineapple juice to ... if you're smart. On a hot day, this refreshing treat (which starts at $5.99 for a cup) is perfection.

At Disney World, you can get your Dole Whip just beyond the Magic Kingdom's Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Aloha Isle. You can also find Dole Whip in Disney's Animal Kingdom at Tamu Tamu Refreshments — adding a shot of alcohol to the treat is an option here — and at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort just behind the main building as you head toward the pool.

If you want to change things up, Disney sometimes has other flavors, including raspberry, strawberry, lime and mango. We're big fans of the coconut version, though you can never go wrong with the original.

Gideon's Bakehouse cookies

If you're a cookie person, the hottest thing on the Disney block is the half-pound, freshly baked cookies from Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs. These cookies are massive and decadent, and they come in a variety of craveable flavors.

On the regular menu, you'll find the original chocolate chip cookie ($6), plus peanut butter crunch ($6), triple chocolate chip ($6) and a few other more exclusive, limited-time flavors that can, and do, sell out early in the day. A selection of cake slices, cookies dipped in chocolate and cold brews is also available (don't sleep on the Peanut Butter Cold Brew).

If you want one or more of these cookies (you can only purchase up to six at a time), plan on joining the virtual queue as soon as you get to Disney Springs by going to Gideon's and adding your number to the list. An hour or two of virtual waiting is usually required before you need to wait 10 to 20 minutes in a physical line to get your goodies. The cutoff to get in the virtual queue is sometimes a few hours before closing, so you'll want to join the line before 7 p.m. to have a good shot at cookie bliss.

If you ask us, the best food within Disney's Hollywood Studios' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is undoubtedly a grab-and-go wrap from Ronto Roasters.

There are two versions of the tasty Ronto Wrap (both around $14), which features grilled pork sausage wrapped in a warm pita. The breakfast version (the superior option) adds eggs and cheese, while the original comes with peppercorn sauce, roasted pork and slaw. (Note that there's a vegan sausage option, too.)

It isn't always open, but if you're hungry and see a line forming at the egg roll cart at the entrance to Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom, you'd be wise to join the queue.

Here, you can get two egg rolls in flavors such as pepperoni pizza, cheeseburger and buffalo chicken. That may sound a little weird, but each version tastes amazing. You'll pay $9.50 for your choice of two egg rolls.

For adults, what could be better than an (air-conditioned) tequila cave? Sometimes, there is a bit of a wait, but at the end of La Cava del Tequila's line, you can get your pick of a variety of top-shelf margaritas, including our favorite, the avocado margarita, which is made with melon-orange liqueur, fresh avocado, lime juice, a hibiscus salt rim and, of course, tequila ($17.50 or $19.50 for a mezcal version).

If you want a snack to go with it, you can add some chips and guacamole, too.

If you want the best beignets at Disney World, head to Scat Cat's Club — Cafe at Disney's Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter . It's the only place at Disney World where you can find Mickey-shaped beignets. These Mickey-shaped beignets are a very affordable and shareable snack, with three available for $8 or six for $11. Each order comes with one dipping sauce (salted caramel, strawberry or chicory chocolate ganache), but you can add additional flavors for 99 cents (so you might as well get all three).

Some specialty beignets are also available, such as the Baton Rouge Beignets ($12.49), which come with your choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua or RumChata.

Best Disney character dining experiences

Best character meal at the magic kingdom: cinderella's royal table.

This is an expensive meal, but it is well worth the high price tag, as you and your kids will get to dine in the castle with all their favorite Disney princesses.

Breakfast is the cheaper option here, costing $69 per adult and $42 per child. Lunch and dinner are a little more expensive, at $84 for adults and $49 for kids, but during these service times, you'll enjoy much better food selections, including a crab-topped catch of the day, a Castle Salad that combines romaine with Brussels sprouts, and dessert options such as a chocolate ganache tart with salted caramel-coffee mousse.

Best character brunch with Mickey and Minnie: Topolino's Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera

Cinderella has a run for her slipper in the top spot because Topolino's Terrace offers an equally memorable character brunch at the top of Disney's Riviera Resort with top-notch service, delicious food and some pretty famous characters in unforgettable costumes. Plus, you don't have to pay park admission to dine here, and the views from the terrace are spectacular.

The breakfast at Topolino's Terrace features a pastry basket, juice, coffee and an entree from a menu geared toward adults or kids. For adults, the selection includes smoked salmon, avocado toast, sour cream waffles and a wild mushroom scramble, all of which cost $49 each. Meanwhile, kids 9 and younger can choose from $30 options such as fruit and yogurt, Mickey waffle dippers and scrambled eggs.

The food is consistently tasty, but it's the characters that really set this dining experience apart. Minnie, Mickey, Daisy and Donald don their finest Mediterranean outfits and are introduced with music that is very fun and unique to this spot.

Best character brunch with some cool characters: 1900 Park Fare

If you ever wanted to have a meal and grant wishes with Princess Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog," Mirabel from "Encanto" and Prince Ali from "Aladdin," then the newly revamped 1900 Park Fare brunch at the Grand Floridian is the best Disney meal for you. Oh, and you'll find the lovely Cinderella there, too.

At a cost of $54 for adults and $34 for children, you'll get your pick from the buffet of the iconic Grand Floridian. Brunch options include strawberry soup, cheesy, potato casserole, beef and potato hash, bone-in ham, cinnamon pull-apart bread and various pastries.

This might be an even better experience if you aren't a party of four that ends up in tables pretty close to each other, so I'd prioritize this when you're a party of six.

If dinner is more your style, it's not much more at $66 for adults and $41 for kids.

Best character meal at Epcot: Garden Grill Restaurant

Located in Epcot's Living with the Land Pavilion, the Garden Grill Restaurant doesn't look all that interesting or impressive at first glance. In fact, for years, we just walked right past it. However, now that we've tried it, we suggest giving it a shot, especially if you're after some relaxing time with classic characters.

Priced at $62 for adults and $40 for kids for lunch and dinner (or $47 for adults and $30 for kids for breakfast), the all-you-care-to-enjoy Chip 'n' Dale Harvest Feast features a family-style platter with options like barbecue chicken, seasonal veggies, grilled beef, salad, bread and macaroni and cheese. The restaurant physically rotates, and at times, you can see scenes from the Living with the Land ride, which is where some of the ingredients may have been grown.

While the food here is solid, the characters steal the show. As you dine at your booth, Chip, Dale, Mickey and Pluto make regular visits.

Best character meal for tweens and teens: Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

One of the somewhat newer character meals at Disney World is also one of the best.

Found at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (meaning you don't need a park ticket to visit), the full three-course meal at Artist Point goes well beyond burgers and fries. Menu options include a shrimp cocktail starter, sustainably sourced fish with risotto and a truly amazing vegetarian dish with asparagus, leeks, arugula and gnocchi. Additionally, you'll have four included desserts to choose from, ranging from a "poison" apple to a cookies and cream panna cotta with chocolate gems.

The main draw, though, is the meet-and-greet with the Evil Queen herself. Keep your eyes peeled for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, too, as they're known to wander around the dining room.

Most underrated all-you-care-to-enjoy meal

An underrated all-you-care-to-enjoy meal at Disney is found in the Magic Kingdom. If you're hungry and ready for a hearty meal, it's hard to beat Liberty Tree Tavern. You'll find this Colonial-style restaurant in the Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square.

On the menu is all-you-care-to-enjoy mixed green salad, roasted chicken, pot roast, mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, stuffing, gooey toffee cake and more. Open for lunch and dinner at $42 for adults and $23 for children, it's a relative bargain by Disney standards compared to similar offerings.

Best outdoor meals at Disney

The boathouse.

A fantastic outdoor dining experience, this waterfront Disney Springs restaurant is an ideal spot to savor some fresh seafood.

Start your meal with the exceptional honey butter rolls (which are complimentary and worthy of the trip all on their own), then fill up on seafood dishes like crabcakes ($32.50), tuna poke ($19.75) and macaroni and cheese with shrimp and andouille ($25). If you're not into seafood, don't fret: The cheeseburger ($19) and Yacht Club club sandwich ($22), both of which come with tasty fries, are also hits.

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Geyser Point Bar & Grill

Overlooking Bay Lake at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, the open-air Geyser Point lounge is a walk-in spot well worth visiting, even if there's a wait to get in.

Menu items range from chicken wings in a teriyaki glaze ($15) to a bison cheeseburger topped with bacon ($23). A mix of cocktails is available, too, should you wish to imbibe after a busy day in the parks.

Best dinner show at Disney World

Hoop-dee-doo musical revue.

If you like laugh-until-your-belly-hurts kind of fun, this is the restaurant for you. If the laughing doesn't make your belly ache, then the all-you-can-enjoy fried chicken and fixings will do the trick.

This dinner show at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is a Disney classic and a ton of fun for kids and adults, as long as you like singing along to American classics and laughing at corny jokes. The strawberry shortcake and bottomless sangria, wine and beer are additional reasons why you should check out this lively venue.

While prices vary depending on where you sit, expect to pay $66 to $74 per adult and $39 to $44 per child.

Pro tip : If what you really want is your fix of the same fried chicken, cornbread and strawberry shortcake, you can get a full family meal deal that can feed up to four people for about $35 next door at Fort Wilderness at the Trail's End quick-service restaurant.

Honorable mention restaurants at Disney

Roundup rodeo bbq.

If you are at Disney's Hollywood Studios and need a serious protein refuel with a side of childhood nostalgia, there's one clear winner: Roundup Rodeo BBQ.

This is a newer Disney World restaurant that opened within Toy Story Land in the spring of 2023. It may not have character meet-and-greets or live entertainment (though there are voiceovers that occasionally yell that Andy is coming), but it's a cute addition to the park and serves a ton of mouthwatering food.

For $45 per adult and $25 per kid, you get an all-you-care-to-eat selection of meats, appetizers and desserts. On top of the beef brisket, smoked ribs, pork sausage and barbecue chicken that come standard with the meat platter, you have your choice of four can't-miss sides, such as macaroni and cheese, baked beans, loaded tater tots and fried pickles. As an added bonus, all tables get an order of homemade biscuits served with outrageously good sweet pepper jelly.

Space 220 Restaurant

A newer addition to Epcot , Space 220 virtually transports diners 220 miles above Earth for a meal in "space."

While "dining in space," you can enjoy items like the Starry Calamari, the Galactic Miso Salmon, the Gemini Burger and the Spaceghetti & Shrimp, all of which are options within the multicourse, prix fixe menu that costs $55 at lunch and $79 at dinner for adults, and $29 for kids at lunch and $35 at dinner. Extras like sides, desserts and alcoholic beverages (all with space-appropriate names) are also available.

Although the food is solid (albeit pricey), the highlight of the experience is the feeling of blasting off and then dining above Earth. As you eat, you'll be able to spot ships and space tourists passing by the windows, an experience you won't get anywhere else at Disney World.

Pro tip : If you can't quite swing the high price or lack the time required for a multicourse meal, visit the lounge or bar to see if a walk-up spot or reservation is available. These high-demand options are a great way to get a taste of the experience for less.

Yak & Yeti Restaurant

Yak & Yeti is a sit-down and quick-service venue in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The quick-service window offers a stripped-down version of the menu available inside.

Though Yak & Yeti isn't cheap, with main dishes starting around $22, the pan-Asian cuisine is quite good, making it one of our favorites at Animal Kingdom. The decor mimics what you'd expect to find while eating in a Nepalese market.

To keep your total check affordable, order one of the shareable plates like the ahi tuna nachos ($21.99). The portion size is plenty for two or more people.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse

Regal Eagle is a newer kid on Epcot's block.

Nestled within the American Adventure Pavilion in the space that previously housed the Liberty Inn, the eatery features a variety of barbecue plates and draft beers. However, unlike the barbecue spot in Toy Story Land, this option only offers a la carte items, which makes a meal cheaper and easier to share.

Purists hailing from barbecue meccas like Central Texas won't necessarily fall in love with the fare, but the barbecue is good and a solid value (especially by Disney standards) for families. Entrees such as the Kansas City Smoked Half-Chicken served with Texas Toast and a side of your choice clock in at less than $15.

The Crystal Palace

On the way to Adventureland from Main Street, U.S.A., in the Magic Kingdom, this buffet restaurant offers good food and a few characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. Some even say the food at The Crystal Palace is better than what's available at Cinderella's Royal Table.

During lunch and dinner, the buffet offers seasonal salads, fried chicken covered in gravy, shrimp Creole and a dessert platter. While alcoholic drinks cost extra, all the food is included in the set price of $61 per adult and $40 per child.

To save a little money, skip the lunch and dinner service in favor of breakfast, which costs $48 per adult and $30 per child. The morning buffet features numerous breakfast staples, including yogurt, eggs, pastries and Mickey waffles, but it's known for one very special dish that you can't find anywhere else at Disney World: churro Mickey waffles. These waffles are covered in a crisp cinnamon-and-sugar coating that will have you making multiple return trips to the buffet.

While you dine, Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eyeore will visit your table for photos, hugs and autographs. You'll also receive a postcard with all of their signatures to take home with you.

Oga's Cantina

Oga's Cantina, the "Star Wars"-themed bar inside Disney's Hollywood Studios' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, is really light on actual food items, and the drinks are all premade. However, the experience is so over-the-top and unique that we had to include it on this list.

You're not really here for the food or even the quality of the drinks. Instead, you come to see DJ R-3X spin tunes and interact with the bartenders, who are in full costume and character. The vibe will turn even the most anti-"Star Wars" person into a smiling participant.

Make a reservation if you want to visit, even if just for a drink, as this spot gets very busy. Try the Fuzzy Tauntaun ($18.50) for a fun sensation.

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

Speaking of themed Disney World bars that are worth a visit, we have to mention Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

There are some food options here, such as Thai chicken flatbread, dumplings and sushi rolls, but the star here is the drinks ... and more accurately, the drinks that cause rain, fire, lava and angry tiki gods. Kids are permitted until 8 p.m., but you'll want to get on the waitlist way before then, as it can take a few hours to get in.

If you want to breathe some life into the tiki bar, we recommend the shareable tropical Nautilus with mango rum; the also shareable Uh-Oa with plantation dark rum, lime, guava, pineapple and a host of other flavors; and the Zombie.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Cool and atmospheric, this restaurant is on a less-traveled walkway in Disney's Hollywood Studios. You can dine in your own "car" while watching old movies. Better yet, let your kids have their own car so you can eat in relative peace.

The menu is a la carte, ranging from hamburgers to pasta to salads. It's fairly easy to stay on a budget here, especially if you share, as each entree costs $19 to $30.

The old movie clips shown aren't likely to hold your kids' attention, and the food isn't always the star of the show, but it's still a cool experience to try at least once, especially given how much the cast members really get into their roles.

Rose & Crown Dining Room

This Epcot take on British fare serves as a convenient spot to enjoy an authentic plate of fish and chips ($28) or bangers and mash ($25) without hopping across the pond.

If you can't or don't want to sit down, there's a to-go counter next to Rose & Crown that's often open to serve the classics to those on the run. But if you aren't in a hurry, make a reservation at Rose & Crown and enjoy the ambience while noshing on pub grub.

California Grill

If you want an upscale Disney dinner that's not quite as fancy (or expensive) as Victoria & Albert's, try California Grill.

The check-in desk is on the second floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort , but the actual dining room resides on the 15th floor. This elevated location — which enforces a dress code, though not as strict as Victoria & Albert's — gives patrons phenomenal views of the sunset and nightly fireworks at the Magic Kingdom and surrounding resorts.

California Grill offers a multicourse dining experience that costs $89 for adults and $39 for kids. Expect fresh foods inspired by the Pacific coast, such as sushi and sashimi, goat cheese ravioli, oak-fired beef and ahi tuna, on the menu.

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Steakhouse 71

Steakhouse 71 is found inside the Contemporary Resort. This restaurant, which replaced The Wave a few years ago, ties its menu and stories back to the roots of Walt Disney and the opening of Disney World in 1971.

Menu standouts here are the sea salt-dusted potato brioche ($12), the Stack Burger with elevated touches such as lemon aioli and a brioche bun ($23), the Vegetable "Wellington" ($26) and the signature chocolate cake that has 16 layers to match the 16 floors of the Contemporary ($13).

Narcoossee's

Recently redone as part of the broader renovation of the Grand Floridian, Narcoosee's is a standout Disney World restaurant for a dinner that is both outside the park and not arranged as a set-price meal.

The really solid menu focuses on Southern coastal dishes, such as shrimp and grits ($19), gulf shrimp bucatini ($42), sweet-and-sour Brussels sprouts with applewood bacon ($11) and an outstanding bread basket. The outside terrace that runs along the water is a prime spot to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya

While not the best restaurant at Disney, Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is one of the newest restaurants at Disney World. It's in the Japan Pavilion in Epcot and largely staffed by a crew from Japan. What's great about this option is that it feels somewhat authentic without locking you into a pricey set menu the way you'd find at nearby Takumi-Tei. Here, you can stop by for lunch or dinner and order as little as one roll if you want.

This restaurant takes you through various seasons of the year, and while the sushi on my visit was just OK, the service was very good.

Being able to pop in for a proper sit-down meal and share an affordable (for Disney) item or two on a menu that goes beyond traditional options is not the worst idea. In addition to a variety of rolls and sushi options, there are choices such as a Temaki Sushi Set that lets you create your own hand-rolled sushi with a variety of proteins and fillings ($32) and pan-fried, grilled wagyu gyoza dumplings ($20 for three).

Our least-favorite Disney World meals

Even with all the magical pixie dust at Disney World, there are misfires. While all of these may have their followings, for us, the food is either too common or bland, too off-the-beaten-path or just too overrun.

• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall : Character dining is a big part of the Disney experience. You might think you can save a few dollars by dining with the princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot instead of at Cinderella's Royal Table, but it's a poor substitute (unless you need a bite near the "Frozen" ride in Norway). Although your favorite princesses will join you for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the food just isn't on par with the other Disney eateries, and the types of cuisine may not be a hit with U.S.-centric families. That said, it's an easier reservation to snag than Cinderella's Royal Table, so keep it in your back pocket if you need a last-minute princess meal.
• Teppan Edo : This spot in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot is another letdown, especially compared to the spectacular Takumi-Tei. The food here is decent, but there's not a lot of performance factor at this teppanyaki place. Frankly, we've seen better performances at a more reasonable price point in teppanyaki restaurants in strip malls closer to home. At Disney prices, there are better values for your hard-earned dollars, with themes you can't easily recreate elsewhere.
• Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe : With a few exceptions, it's hard to find great food in the Magic Kingdom, but you should avoid the worst of the worst, which has recently been Pecos Bill. The quick-service menu looks interesting, with a mix of rice bowls, nachos, fajitas and burgers, but in the end, the service can be curt and the food a bit disappointing (and borderline inedible).
• Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe : Another Magic Kingdom misfire is Cosmic Ray's. The menu is very limited to theme park staples such as chicken fingers, burgers and fries, which would be OK, in theory, if that's what you were after. In practice, Cosmic Rays can get very crowded and run behind with orders ... all for an average plate of stereotypical American fare. If you must eat here during peak times, mobile order well in advance.
• Tony's Town Square : Not to intentionally pile it on against the Magic Kingdom venues, but Tony's Town Square is another one in the park that we don't really recommend. It's not that it's bad necessarily, it's just probably not worth your time or money to spend $27 on pretty basic spaghetti and meatballs or $28 on fettuccine alfredo that isn't really any better than what you'd have at Olive Garden. And while this is certainly a personal preference, we find the atmosphere a little tacky, too, with the fake flowers and tiny water fountain.

Our previous favorite Disney World meal that has fallen off the favorites list

For years, Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort was one of our favorite all-you-care-to-enjoy meals at Disney World. On the dinner menu here ($62 for adults, $40 for kids) are Hawaiian-inspired specialties such as Ohana noodles, salad, peel-and-eat shrimp, pot stickers and bread pudding with ice cream, to name a few. It's a lot of food, so you absolutely will not leave here hungry.

While we still enjoy a lot of the food, the last few times we visited Ohana, the service felt rushed and many of the tables were pretty crammed next to each other. It no longer felt as much like a special experience as it used to. So, given the price point, we are sadly taking Ohana off our best restaurants at Disney list ... at least, for now.

Pro tip : If you want some of the Ohana vibe and food without the whole meal, you can get the noodles, pot stickers and bread pudding a la carte next to the restaurant at Tambu Lounge in the evenings.

Disney World dining tips

• Make your reservations well in advance, starting up to 60 days before your trip begins. You can cancel or modify it if you change your mind, but it's good to have the option of being waited on in air conditioning. Services like Mouse Dining can help you monitor availability if you don't want to constantly look for a spot at one of your favorites.
• Book your Disney trip via an agent that specializes in Disney , such as our partners at Mouse Counselors , to get some professional help with snagging those hard-to-get dining reservations.
• When ordering from a counter-service restaurant, do so via the My Disney Experience app to avoid wasting time in line waiting to order.
• To rack up extra points, you can charge Disney meals to your room (using the app or your MagicBands ) and then earn a bonus on all your in-park meals by paying at resort checkout with a card that gives you a bonus on travel . Paying with Disney gift cards you purchased at a discount is another great way to save a bit while dining at some of Disney World's best restaurants.
• If you have an annual pass , you can often save 10% at sit-down restaurants, so don't forget to ask about the discount.
• If you pay for your Disney meal on the spot with a card, use one that gives you the best payout on dining. Most Disney World restaurants do code as dining charges, even within the parks. This means you can earn 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants (on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar) with the American Express® Gold Card or 3 points per dollar spent on dining with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , among other cards that are the best for dining .

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Mimosa – $10.00

Bloody Mary – $10.00

Add a Bottle of Sparkling Wine to enhance your morning – $57.00

American Breakfast – Two eggs any-style with Breakfast Potatoes, TOast, and choice of Bacon or Sausage – $17.00

Ham and Cheese Omelet – with Arugula and fresh Fruit, Choice of Cage-Free Eggs or Egg Whites – $18.00

Roasted Vegetable Omelet – with Arugula and fresh Fruit – $18.00

Smoked Salmon and Toasted Bagel – served with Traditional Accompaniments – $14.00

Continental Breakfast – House-made Breakfast Pastries, Seasonal Fruit, choice of Juice, and choice of Coffee or Tea – $14.00

Seasonal Fruit Arrangement – Vanilla Yogurt and house-made Granola Bars – $12.00

Mickey Waffle – Choice of Bacon or Sausage – $16.00

Hot Cereal Breakfast – Steel-cut Oatmeal or Cheese Grits served with Seasonal Fruit, choice of Bagel, English Muffin, or Toast, and choice of Juice – $12.00

Kellogg’s Cold Cereal Breakfast – Assorted Cereals: Raisin Bran, Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies served with Milk, Seasonal Fruit, Mini-Muffin Selection and choice of Juice – $12.00

Breakfast Accompaniments

Whole Fruit – $4.00

Seasonal Fruit – $6.50

Half Grapefruit – $5.00

Bacon or Sausage Links – $5.50

Bagel with Cream Cheese – $5.50

Oatmeal – $8.00

Yogurt Parfait – with fresh Berries – $6.00

Fresh Pastry Assortment – $8.00

Toast – White, Wheat or Rye – $3.50

English Muffin – $3.50

Kids’ Breakfast

Guest Ages 9 and Under

All meals served with choice of small Lowfat Milk or small Dasani Water

Egg Breakfast – One Egg with Toast and choice of Bacon or Sausage Patties – $11.00

Mickey Waffles – served with syrup – $9.00

Steel-cut Oatmeal – Brown Sugar, Raisins, and Milk – $7.00

Kellogg’s Cold Cereal – Assorted Cereals: Raisin Bran, Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies served with Milk and choice of Strawberries or Bananas – $8.00

Egg Sandwich – $8.00

32-oz Pot Fresh-Brewed Coffee – Regular or Decaffeinated (Serves Two)

Press Pot Coffee – Serves Two

Milk – 2% Milk, Skim, or 1% Chocolate, 9-oz Glass

Juice – Orange, Grapefruit, Apple, Cranberry,Tomato, V-8, or Prune, 9-oz Glass

Soft Drinks – Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq’s Root Beer, Fanta Orange, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, Nestea Iced Tea, 12-oz cans

Brewed Iced Tea

Bottled Water:

Evian 750 ml – serves 2 – $7.99

Evian 350 ml – $5.99

San Pellegrino 1 L – serves 2

San Pellegrino 500 mL

Milk Shakes – Strawberry, Vanilla or Chocolate

Smoothies – Strawberry or Raspberry

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club In Room Dining Lunch and Dinner Menu

Lunch Served 12:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Buffalo Chicken Wings – served with Celery and Blue Cheese – $11.00

Wedged Romaine Salad – with Garlic-Peppercorn Cream, Bacon Lardons, Confit Tomatoes, and Blue Cheese – $10.00

Lobster and Corn Chowder – $12.00

Chicken Noodle Soup – $11.00

Market Salad – Watercress, Romaine, Sorghum, Pumpkin Seeds, Rainbow Carrots, Butternut Squash, Watermelon, and Red Radish with a Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette – $11.00

Shrimp Cocktail – Cocktail Sauce and Mixed Greens – $17.00

Vermont Cheddar Burger – Signature Beef Blend, Vermont Cheddar, Bacon, and Bacon on a House-made Roll served with your choice of Side – $19.00

Smoked Turkey Sandwich – with Cranberry Relish-Mayo and Sage Dressing served with your choice of side – $17.00

New York Strip – Roasted Mushrooms, Cabernet Reduction, and French Fries – $42.00

Protein Bowl – Vegan Italian Sausage, Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, and Roasted Tomato Sauce – $20.00

Traditional Cheese Pizza (serves two) – $32.00

Additional Toppings – Onions, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Ham, Sausage, or Pepperoni – $2.00 each

The Works (serves Two) – a little bit of everything! – $32.00

Seasonal Vegetable – $5.00

House-Made Potato Chips – $4.00

Seasonal Fruit – $4.50

Twelve-layer Chocolate Cake – $10.00

Assorted House-made Cookies – $6.00

Cheesecake – with Seasonal Accompaniments – $10.00

Ice Cream – Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate by the Pint (serves two) – $11.00

Build Your Own Cake Pops – with assorted Toppings – $20.00

No Sugar Added and Gluten-friendly Angel Food Cake – with Seasonal Berry Compote – $15.00

Chocolate-dipped Strawberries – $25.00

Campfire S-mores Package – $15.00

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club In Room Dining Kids All-Day Menu

For Our Guests Ages 9 & Under.

Mickey Check Meals

Kids’ choice meals.

All meals served with choice of small Lowfat Milk, small Dasani Water, small Minute Maid Apple Juice or small Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Milk and Choice of one (1) Appetizer, one (1) Entree, and one (1) Dessert

Chicken Noodle Soup

Garden Salad

Cheeseburger – $12.00

Cheese Ravioli – $11.00

Chocolate Brownie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Honey-Marshmallow S’more

French Fries may be substituted upon request.

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club In Room Dining Late Night Menu

Served from 11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club In Room Dining Alcoholic Beverages

Served 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Bud Light – $7.00

Corona Extra – $7.00

Stella Artois – $8.00

Yuengling – $7.00

Blue Moon – $7.00

Kona Longboard Island Lager – $8.00

New Belgium Fat Tire – $8.00

Magic Hat #9 – $8.00

Samuel Adams Boston Lager – $8.00

Heineken – $7.00

Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA – $8.00

Cigar City Jai Alai IPA – $8.00

Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider – $7.00

Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale – $8.00

Served 12:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Agave Nectar Margarita – Tres Generaciones Organic Plata Tequilia, Agave Nectar, and fresh Lime Juice – $11.00

Captain’s Mai Tai – Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Amaretto, and Tropical Juices topped with a float of Myer’s Original Dark Rum – $10.00

Loaded Bloody Mary – with a Seafood Garnish – $15.00

Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea – Bacardi Superior Rum, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hendrick’s, Cointreau, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Coca-Cola – $11.00

Habanero Lime Margarita – Patron Silver Tequila, Habanero Lime and House-made Sweet-and-Sour – $11.00

Wine and spirits also available.

** Yacht and Beach Club In Room Dining Menu and Prices are Subject to Change Without Notice **

Privacy Overview

Best Disney World Resort Hotel Restaurants RANKED- We Visit Multiples Times Per Month!

Although Disney World's theme parks have plenty of incredible restaurants, there are even more amazing restaurants located at the various Disney World resorts . Even if you are not a guest of a Disney World resort hotel, you are able to dine and enjoy any of their restaurants during your vacation. Each Disney World resort has at least one quick service restaurant option, and some resorts have sit-down table service restaurants, including several with character meet and greets.

I am a Disney World annual passholder, Florida resident, and visit Disney World several times each month. There are so many resort restaurants to choose from and it can be difficult to pick which reservation to make for your next trip to Disney World.

I will list our favorite Disney World resort hotel restaurants and explain why we enjoy them so much. We rank our favorite resort hotel restaurants in several categories including the best quick service and table restaurants, best resort hotel restaurants with character meet and greets, best “upscale” dining experiences, and more!

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Our Favorite Disney World Resort Hotel Restaurants

This article will rank the top three of our favorite Disney World resort hotel restaurants within several different categories. These categories include:

• Best table service hotel restaurants:  These restaurants are your typical table service restaurants. We almost always recommend getting a reservation for table service restaurants (especially for our favorites listed below), because they tend to be extremely busy. If you are not able to get a reservation, sometimes you can join a walk-up list using the My Disney Experience app if there is capacity available.
• Best character dining hotel restaurants: This category includes the best restaurants where you can meet some of your favorite characters while you dine. The character dining restaurants are typically table service with a family style, buffet, or prix fixe menu. We definitely recommend getting reservations for any character dining restaurant throughout all of Disney World property as they are typically the busiest.
• Best quick service resort restaurants: Every Disney World resort has a quick service restaurant available, and we will rank our favorites in this section. You never need a reservation for quick service restaurants throughout Disney World. You can even pre-order your food for easy pick-up or to go using the My Disney Experience mobile app. If you plan on dining at resort quick service restaurants frequently, we recommend picking up a refillable mug souvenir for unlimited refills on soda, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate throughout your trip.
• Best hotel “upscale” restaurants: For a more upscale or romantic dining experience, check out this section for our must do restaurants at Disney World resorts. Unlike most restaurants throughout Disney World, these restaurants typically have a dress code. The dress code is not strict, however, it's important to consider before dining at these restaurants as clothing must be clean, neat, and in good condition. They do not allow swimwear or other inappropriate clothing in these upscale restaurants. 
• Honorable mentions:  We will wrap up our list with some honorable mentions that are worth visiting but may not make our top choices or perfectly fit into the other categories.

Best Table Service Resort Hotel Restaurants

The following three restaurants are our favorite table service restaurants located at the Disney World resorts. As mentioned, we highly recommend reservations for table service restaurants due to their popularity. Most of the table service restaurants fit the overall theme of the resort and offer food that would make sense for the theme (i.e. African-inspired food at the Animal Kingdom Lodge resorts). All of the table service restaurants offer great food, however, these are our favorites!

3. Olivia's Café – Old Key West Resort

Olivia's Café, located at Disney's Old Key West Resort, is open daily for brunch between 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM and dinner between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. We feel Olivia's is an extremely underrated table service restaurant that has both great food and a laid back but unique atmosphere. Olivia's is described as “hearty home cooking with a taste of the Florida Keys at this hidden gem.” If you look around the restaurant, you will see hundreds of framed photos of guests visiting Disney World throughout the past decades, which is a cool detail and definitely makes this restaurant feel homey.

At my most recent dinner experience at Olivia's, a friend ordered the Southernmost Buttermilk Chicken entrée and described it as one of the best fried chicken dishes she'd ever had. I personally enjoyed the West Indian Tofu and Coconut Curry entrée which had a lot flavor but wasn't too spicy.

Olivia's also has a variety of food allowing everyone in your group to find something they'd enjoy, including prime rib, shrimp scampi, and a cheese and charcuterie entrée. The great service, laid back atmosphere, and delicious food makes Olivia's one of our top 3 Disney resort table service restaurants.

2. Ale & Compass – Yacht Club Resort Hotel

Ale & Compass is located inside Disney's Yacht Club Resort which is located steps away from Disney's BoardWalk area , a quarter-mile promenade of unique nightlife, restaurants, and bars. Ale & Compass is a more upscale dining experience but offers a variety of delicious food and drinks at a relatively low cost.

Ale & Compass is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM, 11:45 AM to 2:00 PM, and between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Although it may look fancy on the inside, Ale & Compass actually has a lot of different food options that don't break the bank.  The most expensive item on the dinner menu is a $36 New York Strip steak dinner which comes with delicious truffle fries, house-made steak sauce, and a Watercress salad. Our server highly recommended the Cabernet-braised short ribs which were also a big hit with our group. We also love the chicken pot pie which has a flakey crust and the rolls.

As previously mentioned, the location of Ale & Compass is another reason why we love this restaurant besides the delicious food and atmosphere. If you're looking to continue the fun after dinner, you can simply walk outside to the BoardWalk to enjoy ice cream, additional drinks at one of several bars, or simply a nice stroll around the BoardWalk. You can read more about the BoardWalk and the various restaurants and lounges in our Disney Boardwalk restaurants guide .

1. Sanaa – Animal Kingdom Resort Hotel – Kidani Village

Our favorite table service restaurant has to be Sanaa, located at Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort . This resort has amazing and unique African and Indian foods and is located within a beautiful location right outside the Sunset Savanna. That's right, you can spot giraffes, zebras, birds, and other animals roaming around right outside the windows as you dine. Sanaa offers lunch between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM and dinner between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM. There is also a Kuamsha Breakfast which does not require reservations, however, we specifically chose Sanaa as our favorite table service restaurant due to the lunch and dinner options.

If you make the wise choice to dine at Sanaa, the Indian-style Bread Service appetizer is a MUST do. This service comes with your choice of five breads or Naan (as well as gluten-free and vegan bread upon request) with nine accompanying dipping sauces ranging in various flavors. This bread service alone is worth dining at Sanaa, but their entrees are also delicious.

Overall, the location and animal viewing, beautiful atmosphere, and unique foods made Sanaa an easy choice for our favorite table service restaurant at a Disney World resort.

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Best Character Dining Resort Restaurants

Next up are our favorite Disney World resort restaurants that offer character dining experiences. Please note that not all resort restaurants have character meet and greets at each meal, and some are only open during specific meals. However, reserving at least one character meal is a great idea, especially with children, as it is a very convenient way to meet characters without having to spend time in line at the parks to meet various characters. 

3. ‘Ohana – Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is one of my favorite resorts for so many reasons, one of which is their ‘Ohana restaurant located on the second floor of the main lobby, known as the Great Ceremonial House. ‘Ohana is open for breakfast between 7:30 AM and 12:15 PM and dinner between 3:30 PM and 10:00 PM. Although character dining only occurs during breakfast, it is such a fun experience for the whole family. Guests get to meet Stitch, Lilo, Mickey, and Pluto while taking photos and receiving autographs. There is also a very cute “conga line” that periodically goes through the restaurant where children can play instruments and dance along with Mickey and friends.

In addition to the character experiences, the food is also delicious! It is “family style” where you can order as much food as you'd like, so definitely come hungry. Their pineapple-coconut bread is one of our favorites, along with the delicious POG juice, which combines orange, passion fruit, and guava juice.

If you're lucky enough to get a table by the window, you can get some great views of the Polynesian's resort pool, along with Cinderella's castle in the background. Overall, this is definitely a great character dining experience we recommend for guests of all ages.

2. Story Brook Dining at Artist Point – Wilderness Lodge

Although you can usually meet Snow White at EPCOT, a fairly rare character greeting is with any of the Seven Dwarves and the Evil Queen. You can meet Grumpy, Dopey, Snow White, and the Evil Queen while dining on delicious food at the Artist Point restaurant at the beautiful Wilderness Lodge Resort.

Artist Point is open for dinner between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM and offers a three course prix fixe menu with shared appetizers for the table, an entrée of each guest's choice, and shared desserts. There is also a very cool presentation of “The Hunter's Gift to the Queen” dessert, which is a box of chocolate hearts that when opened, leaks out smoke.

During dinner, besides getting to meet and greet with the various characters, there are also a few fun shows that incorporate the beautifully lit trees within the restaurant which give a more modern enchanted woods feel. We really enjoyed the characters, food presentation, and overall atmosphere of Artist Point which makes it another great character dining option at a Disney World resort.

1. Topolino's Terrace- Riviera Resort

Located on the top of the beautiful Riviera Resort, Topolino's (which translates to Mickey Mouse's Italian name) comes in at number one for our favorite character dining experience at a Disney World resort restaurant. This restaurant has it all amazing food, adorable character meet and greets with your favorite classic Disney characters, as well as breathtaking views from the top of the Riviera Resort. Topolino's is also conveniently located on the Skyliner, which makes it a perfect breakfast option to fuel up before you head to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios for the day.

Similar to ‘Ohana, Topolino's Terrace has family-style character dining during breakfast hours only between 7:30 AM and 12:15 PM. However, they also have an eloquent and French and Italian-inspired dinner served between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM. After your meal, be sure to step out onto the terrace to enjoy the views of the Riviera Resort's pool and outdoor areas as well as views of the Skyliner and EPCOT.

You can see our full Topolino's Terrace review for everything you need to know about our experience dining here!

Best Quick Service Resort Restaurants

This section details our top three favorite quick service restaurants located at Disney World Resorts. Most quick service resort restaurants offer the general same types of foods, however, some have interesting theming, convenient locations, or specialty dishes that we will include below. 

3. Everything POP – POP Century Resort

Of all of the value-priced resorts, our favorite quick service restaurant is the Everything POP quick service restaurant at POP Century Resort. This resort appears to have the widest variety and best tasting foods of the value resorts which makes it our favorite.

Everything POP is open daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM and has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Our favorite breakfast options include the Loaded Totcho Bowl or Vanilla Pancakes. For lunch and dinner, they serve a variety of burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and more. For a quick meal at a low cost, POP Century's Everything POP quick service restaurant is our go to option.

2. Centertown Market – Caribbean Beach Resort

Our number two ranked quick service resort restaurant is the Centertown Market located at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. This quick service restaurant offers a Latin and Caribbean inspired menu which is unique and tasty. They are open between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM offering guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A couple of our favorite entrée options include the Arroz Mamposteao and the Caribbean Plant-Based sausage, black beans, and rice bowl.

1. Capt. Cook's – Polynesian Village Resort

We're headed back to the Polynesian Village Resort for our favorite quick service restaurant – Capt. Cook's, located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House. This is one of the smaller quick service restaurants, however there is indoor and outdoor seating near the pool area which we tend to enjoy. More importantly, they arguably have the best food out of all the resort quick service restaurants.

Capt. Cook's is open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily and has amazing offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our absolute favorite breakfast is the Tonga Toast, which is banana-stuffed sourdough bread, battered, deep-fried, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. For lunch or dinner, the Pan-Asian Noodles and Vegetables dish is also highly recommended, but anything off their menu you will be sure to enjoy. Additionally, if you are looking for a delicious dessert, you can walk around the corner to visit the Pineapple Lanai stand, which offers various types of DOLE whip.

Best “Upscale” Resort Restaurants

Lastly, we will list our top three upscale dining experiences you can find at the Disney World resort restaurants. Although these are typically not as unique or interesting as some of the themes and overall atmosphere as the other restaurants, the food is typically top notch and can be a fun date night or special occasion during your trip. Our top three favorites are included below!

3. Victoria & Albert's – Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Not too surprisingly, the Grand Floridan Resort and Spa has one of our favorite upscale restaurants, Victoria & Albert's. It's always a treat to even walk around the Grand Floridian, yet alone dine there at such a beautiful restaurant. Victoria & Albert's has won numerous awards and accolades including the AAA Five Diamond Award since 2000, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star since 2018, Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, and Florida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame – American Regional award. 

The one downside of Victoria & Albert's is the availability to get a reservation as it is only open from about 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily, and is a long prix fixe menu dining experience. However, it is easily one of the best and more beautiful Disney World restaurants throughout all of Disney World property.

2. Yachtsman Steakhouse – Yacht Club Resort

Another upscale yet rustic resort restaurant is the Yachtsman Steakhouse, located at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. This restaurant is only open for dinner between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM daily. Similar to the theme of the resort, the New England-style Yachtsman Steakhouse offers fine American dining including steaks, fresh seafood, and more. 

Yachtmans Steakhouse's high-quality beef is prepared on an oak-fired grill in their open kitchen, and guests can watch their butchers cut the steaks in the dry-aging room. It truly feels like an upscale dining experience from the moment you walk through the front door. 

1. California Grill – Contemporary Resort

The California Grill at the Contemporary Resort is our favorite restaurant for special occasions, celebrations, and a truly unique Disney World resort dining experience. The best part about California Grill is the amazing views of the Magic Kingdom. If you time your reservations correctly, you can even watch the fireworks from the restaurant. When the fireworks start, the lights dim as the music is piped into the restaurant, immersing guests into the magic of the night in the comfort of the restaurant. 

California Grill is open for dinner each night between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM and offers an award-winning prix fixe three-course menu with one appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Guests over 21 can also choose from a wide assortment of hand-picked wines, most of which are of course from California. The views are a meal in themselves. Watching sunset and then the fireworks from here is perhaps the most upscale experience you can have at Walt Disney World.

Dining at the California Grill is the quintessential example of fine dining at Disney World which is why it takes the number one spot as our favorite upscale Disney World resort restaurant. 

Honorable Mentions

Scat Cat's Club Café – Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

If you haven't explored or stayed at the Port Orleans Resort, I highly recommend it. You truly feel as if you've stepped into the streets of New Orleans, and you can even often spot horse-drawn carriages giving guests rides throughout the property.

More importantly, you can find delicious beignets and other treats at the Scat Cat's Club Café, located inside the main lobby of the Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. 

The Scat Cat's Club Cafe is open daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM and is always a standby queue with no reservations or mobile orders. Currently, this restaurant is the only place you can purchase beignets on all of Disney World property (but we're hoping that changes when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens at Magic Kingdom). They always offer classic Mickey-shaped beignets with various dipping sauces as well as various specialty beignets, which mostly recently were hot cocoa flavored. For those 21 and over, you can also enjoy Baton Rouge Beignets which are made with your choice of Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Kahlua Liqueur, or RumChata Liqueur. Scat Cat's Club also serves coffee and other beverages to enjoy.

Whispering Canyon – Fort Wilderness Lodge

Another honorable mention and favorite table service restaurant is Whispering Canyon Café, located inside the Wilderness Lodge Resort. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner between 7:30 AM and 11:25 AM, 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM, and between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Whispering Canyon offers hearty Western fare including all you can eat skillets and “shenanigans.”

The shenanigans is definitely true, as the restaurant can get pretty rowdy with the servers picking on their guests. During our last visit, our waitress named “Anita Margarita” told us if we needed any ketchup, we had to scream for it!

Once we did, a nearby table brought us every single bottle of ketchup in the restaurant. When the next table needed ketchup, the parade continued and we were responsible for carrying every bottle to the next table. If you are into similar shenanigans as well as hearty western food, this is a great option. 

Disney Dining Plan

If you haven't heard the good news, Disney World's Disney Dining Plan recently returned on January 9, 2024. If you plan on dining at any of the Disney World restaurants either in the theme parks or at the various resorts, I highly recommend considering the dining plan. We list all of the restaurants included in the 2024 Disney Dining Plans in our Disney Dining Plan guide .

There are two different plans Disney World offers:

• Disney Quick Service Dining Plan:  This plan is for groups who are only interested in dining at quick service restaurants throughout Disney World. No reservations are required for any of the quick service restaurants and can be a convenient option, especially with young children. There are over 100 quick service locations throughout Disney World. Everyone over the age of 3 on the quick service dining receives two quick service meals, one snack or non-alcoholic drink, and one resort refillable mug per each night of stay. Beverages are included with each meal, and guests over 21 years old may substitute for beer, wine, and cocktails. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during your stay, and expire at midnight on the day of checkout. 
• Disney Dining Plan:  The Disney Dining Plan is similar to the quick service plan, but includes one table service meal, including character dining meals. Each person over the age of three on this plan receives one quick service meal, one table service meal, one snack or nonalcoholic drink, and one resort refillable mug. All of the same rules apply to this plan, the main difference is the option of having one table service meal each day instead of two quick service meals. If you choose this option, make sure to make as many reservations for table service meals as possible in order to confirm availability. 

The Disney Dining Plan can not only be a great option for groups interested in dining at the various restaurants throughout Disney World but can bring much peace of mind financially while taking on the large task of planning a Disney World vacation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all Disney World resorts have restaurants. However, the value resorts only have quick service restaurants, or cafeteria-style. These restaurants have a variety of food and drink options at breakfast, lunch, and dinner and are typically open from 7 AM to 11 PM. All Disney World quick service restaurants also sell refillable mugs that can be used for unlimited refills at most Disney resorts including soda, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Quick service restaurants do not require reservations and also allow mobile ordering using the My Disney Experience mobile app.

No, you do not have to stay at a Disney resort to eat at the restaurants. No matter where you are staying, you can make a reservation or walk into any Disney World resort restaurant. However, we highly recommend making a reservation at any of the table service or character dining restaurants as they are typically very busy. Additionally, when the parking lots for Disney World resorts are busy and near capacity, security will sometimes require guests to either have a resort or restaurant reservation in order to park at the resort.

No, you cannot eat breakfast at ANY Disney hotel, because some are not open for breakfast. All quick service resort restaurants are open for breakfast, however, some character dining and table service dining restaurants are only open for lunch and dinner. However, you are allowed to dine any Disney hotel, as long as it's open. You are not required to be a Disney resort guest in order to dine at their restaurants. However, reservations to Disney World restaurants are highly recommended due to their popularity.

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I loved Topolino’s amd California Grill! I definitely want to try them all.

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35 Best Restaurants at Disney World You MUST ADD To Your Dining List

Are you trying to figure out what the best restaurants at Disney World are for your trip?

Picking out where to dine while at Walt Disney World can be almost as challenging as scheduling your Lightning Lane reservations.

With so many options across the Disney Resort, where does one even start?

Well, luckily for you I’ve made the definitive list of where to dine at Walt Disney World.

This list will include options at each park, select resorts, Disney Springs, and broken everything down by service type and meal!

After reading over my recommendation of the best restaurants at Disney World, you should be able to make those dining reservations with confidence!

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35 Best Disney World Restaurants Overview

• Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)
• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot)
• Space 220 (Epcot)
• Ronto Roasters (Hollywood Studios)
• Nomad Lounge (Animal Kingdom)
• Shula’s (Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort)
• Grand Floridian Café (Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
• Sanaa (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
• Wine Bar George (Disney Springs)
• Todd English Bluezoo (Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort)
• Via Napoli (Epcot)
• Rose and Crown Pub (Epcot)
• The Hollywood Brown Derby (Hollywood Studios)
• Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (Hollywood Studios)
• Yak and Yeti (Animal Kingdom)
• Harambe Village Market (Animal Kingdom)
• Topolino’s Terrace (Disney’s Riviera Resort)
• Yachtsman Steakhouse (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort)
• Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Disney Springs)
• Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Disney Springs)
• Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom)
• Le Cellier Steakhouse (Epcot)
• Takumi-Tei (Epcot)
• La Cantina de San Angel (Epcot)
• 50’s Prime Time Café (Hollywood Studios)
• ABC Commissary (Hollywood Studios)
• Tiffins (Animal Kingdom)
• Satu’li Canteen (Animal Kingdom)
• Jiko (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
• Victoria and Albert’s (Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
• Boatwright’s Dining Hall (Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort)
• Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds and Cabins)
• California Grill (Contemporary Resort)
• The BOATHOUSE (Disney Springs)
• Morimoto Asia (Disney Springs)

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Breakfast and Brunch at Disney World

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These are my picks for the best spots across Walt Disney World for breakfast and brunch!

Best Breakfast at the Magic Kingdom

To us here at ThemeParkHipster, Magic Kingdom is the place where dining suffers the most compared to the options at the other three theme parks.

If you plan on dining at Magic Kingdom there are some real gems though.

Table Service: Cinderella’s Royal Table

Located high inside Cinderella Castle is Cinderella’s Royal Table.

This character dining meal is perfect for breakfast, not only because you get to see all of your favorite princesses while you dine on a tasty meal, but because if you plan your reservation time right then you can get into the park before it even opens for guests!

Note that Cinderella’s Royal Table reservations are extremely limited, so if this is a priority place then you need to reserve your spot as soon as possible.

Quick Service: Just Don’t.

Quick service breakfast at Magic Kingdom is super limited, and honestly not that great. If all else fails the Starbucks on Main Street U.S.A. is always available but the lines can be very long in the morning.

If you must eat a quick service breakfast at Magic Kingdom, I would suggest that or eating at Sleepy Hollow, but otherwise eating at your resort might be the better option.

Best Breakfast at Epcot

Epcot is known for their plentiful food options, but when it comes to breakfast, options can be limited. These are our picks.

Table Service: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

This is another character dining experience, but unlike Cinderella’s Royal Table this one is all-you-care-to-eat.

The Disney princesses will be around to greet you while you enjoy a meal of traditional Norwegian tastes, and more traditional American breakfast options.

Quick Service: Sunshine Seasons

Sunshine Seasons inside The Land Pavilion often goes unnoticed for breakfast, even though it’s a great spot to grab a light bite.

I love their Chocolate Croissant and Breakfast Sandwich, which comes with smoked bacon, eggs, and cheddar on a croissant.

This is also a nice spot to sit and relax while people watching and waiting for your Soarin’ Over The World or Living with the Land Lightning Lane time to come.

Best Breakfast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios breakfast is limited but you can still find some tasty things if you know where to look.

Table Service: Just Don’t

Because of the popularity of Disney’s Hollywood Studios right now with Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, I would not recommend eating a table service breakfast at this park.

Your time would be better spent hopping in line for an attraction like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Slinky Dog Dash before the park gets really busy.

Quick Service: Ronto Roasters

Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is where you’ll find a small quick service location called Ronto Roasters.

You’ve likely heard of their popular Ronto Wrap for lunch or dinner, but the real star here is their breakfast Ronto Wrap, which has eggs, cheese, and sausage with a tangy sauce wrapped in warm bread!

Grab one of these after going in the Single Rider Line for Smugglers Run, or for even quicker service order via Disney’s mobile order function on the My Disney Experience app.

Best Breakfast at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Eating breakfast while touring the animal exploration trails, or staring at the floating mountains of Pandora- The World of Avatar seems like a fantastic way to start the day!

Table Service: Tusker House

Disney’s most unique character breakfast is at Tusker House, which we highly recommend experiencing at least once!

The breakfast is a delightful blend of African and American cuisine , and it’s all hosted by Donald Duck and his pals.

Quick Service: Pongu Pongu

The tiny quick service location inside Pandora- The World of Avatar is home to the sweetest breakfast treat, Pongu Lumpia!

These little egg rolls are filled with cream cheese and pineapple then rolled in cinnamon sugar for a sugar rush of a breakfast.

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Best Breakfast at the Deluxe Resorts

There are quite a few Disney Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World, but in an effort to save time, I’m not going to go through each individual resort.

I will go through the ones we think have the best breakfast and brunch spots right now.

Table Service: Grand Floridian Cafe

Located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Grand Floridian Cafe is best known for their variety of eggs Benedict, including a scrumptious lobster Benedict.

If eggs Benedict aren’t your thing then the Mickey waffles with additional toppings should be high on your list to try. I love the lemon and blueberry additions.

Quick Service: Sanaa

Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge- Kidani Village is Sanaa. At breakfast the location is quick casual, and the menu is fantastic, including chai French toast, and homemade sausages.

Snag a table by the window if you can to see some of the animals roaming the savanna. Making it one of the best restaurants at Disney World.

Best Breakfast at Disney Springs

Disney Springs doesn’t have a spot that’s serving up a quick service breakfast right now, but there is one spot that’s a must for a weekend brunch!

Table Service: Wine Bar George

If you’ve never been to Wine Bar George for brunch you’ve missed out on a quintessential Disney experience.

The brunch menu is filled with small shareable plates and entrees including avocado toast and biscuits and gravy.

To drink, you must order a Dole Whip Frozcato, which takes Dole Whip and blends it with wine for a sweet start to the day.

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Lunch at Disney World

Stopping for lunch at Walt Disney World is a great time to take a break to recharge and make a plan for the second half of your day.

Here at ThemeParkHipster, we prefer lunch over dinner , mostly because the menus are fairly similar, but the prices at lunch are cheaper.

Best Lunch at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom’s lunch options are vast and plentiful, no matter if you want a highly themed dining or just something to grab and eat at a table outside to enjoy the park’s atmosphere.

Table Service: Skipper Canteen

Skipper Canteen is located in the Adventureland section of the park and is themed after The Jungle Cruise attraction. The menu has some unique offerings like a whole fish and Asian-style dumplings.

If you’re into the jokes and antics from The Jungle Cruise this is the spot to be.

Quick Service: Casey’s Corner

There’s honestly nothing better for lunch at Magic Kingdom than corn dog nuggets from Casey’s Corner on Main Street U.S.A. These little golden nuggets are fried to perfection and served with fries.

Be sure to mobile order these since the line for Casey’s Corner can get very long around lunch time!

Best Lunch at Epcot

Epcot might be my favorite park for lunch.

There are a ton of options and everyone traveling with you can go their separate ways to get what they want without feeling bad, especially for quick service meals!

Table Service: Via Napoli

Pizza always seems to hit the spot, but the pizza from Via Napoli inside Epcot’s Italy pavilion just seems to up the ante on what pizza can be.

All of the ingredients for Via Napoli’s pizza are flown in from Italy , and the ovens used to bake the pizza were also flown in from Italy, making everything super authentic.

Quick Service: Yorkshire County Fish Shop

Located in the United Kingdom Pavilion, the Yorkshire County Fish Shop is an easy lunch spot that always serves up consistent food.

The only thing you need to know about ordering here are the fish and chips, which comes with two large pieces of fish and steak fries!

Best Lunch at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Lunch at Hollywood Studios is full of options to please any palate. I love spots where I can dine outside and people watch.

Table Service: The Lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby

Outside at The Hollywood Brown Derby is a small patio that is first come, first served, and has a special menu of small plates and larger appetizers.

We love the Brown Derby Cobb salad , and the Grapefruit Cake. Enjoy these while people watching and drinking from the martini flight!

Quick Service: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is located inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with galactic themed eats and treats.

Once you order head out to the patio adjacent to the restaurant to spot your favorite Star Wars characters like Chewbacca or Rey recruiting new Resistance fighters.

I love the Chicken Tip Yip , and the Peka Tuna Pok e from this location.

Best Lunch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Lunch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is sure to be a wild time at these locations.

Table Service: Yak and Yeti

Yak and Yeti is located in the Asia section of the park and features two stories of dining space with dishes inspired by Indian and Asian cuisine.

For a meal with a view ask to be seated upstairs next to the windows .

I love the Ahi Tuna Nachos for a scrumptious lunch that keeps me full for a long time. Making it one of the best restaurants at Disney World.

Quick Service: Harambe Village Market

Near the entrance to the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch is Harambe Village Market.

This quick service location has several stations where you can order lunch based on what you want from chicken, to sausage, to ribs.

I love sitting out here because of the attention to detail and watching the train pass by as I munch on sweet and savory ribs.

Best Lunch at the Deluxe Resorts

Taking a break from the parks to go to a resort for lunch is always a good idea.

That break might just be the thing you need to get through the rest of the day in the parks, especially if it’s hot or crowded.

Table Service: Beaches and Cream

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop is located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and just a quick Skyliner trip away from Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

At Beaches and Cream Soda Shop I love the Grilled Cheese Sandwich with the Tomato Soup and Reuben sandwich for a lunch that’s definitely big enough to share.

You’ll also watch to try the Loaded Tots and an ice cream treat while you’re there.

Quick Service: Captain Cooks

Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village you’ll find Captain Cooks, where a taste of the islands is all over the menu. Skip dining inside in favor of a picnic on the lawn or at one of the patio tables.

I always get the pulled pork nachos, which is covered in BBQ pork, and a variety of toppings.

Best Lunch at Disney Springs

Lunch at Disney Springs is well worth the ride to the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

Get here early if you don’t want to deal with heavy crowds or wait around to a table to open up.

Table Service: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Celebrity chef driven restaurants can be found all over Disney Springs, but one I cannot get enough of is Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’.

The inviting restaurant has a wide variety of Southern cuisine to choose from including biscuits, grilled meats, and tasty desserts.

I love getting the Church Lady Deviled Eggs, Fried Chicken & Doughnuts, Bee Haven Bay Fried Green Tomatoes along with a glass of Apple Pie A La Mode Moonshine Cocktail to enjoy while I’m here.

Quick Service: Earl of Sandwich

There’s a reason Earl of Sandwich has an avid following, simply stated the food is good and relatively inexpensive.

For a real treat order the Thanksgiving sandwich, which is piled high with carved turkey and a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce.

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Dinner at Disney World

Dinner at Walt Disney World can mean a lot of things, from table service meals, character meals, chef’s table options, and quick casual dinners.

I’ve picked out our favorite dinner spots and hope you love them just as much as us!

Best Dinner at Magic Kingdom

Dinner is probably the best meal to eat at Magic Kingdom. Not only are the options plentiful, but the food is pretty good for my least favorite park to eat at.

Table Service: Be Our Guest

During the evening Be Our Guest located in Fantasyland is table service only.

Depending on where you sit the meal will be different since there are three distinct rooms with different themes.

If you leave here without trying the Grey Stuff you’ve really missed out on living out a Disney childhood fantasy.

Quick Service: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Sometimes you really just want an easy dinner, and that’s where Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe jumps in.

The quick service location offers simple meals like chicken nuggets or chicken sandwiches, burgers, and a fully loaded toppings bar.

I love grabbing chicken nuggets and fries , then heading outside to eat on the patio that faces Cinderella Castle.

Best Dinner at Epcot

Dinner at Epcot can be as extravagant or as simple as you want. Our favorite options include an exclusive meal and one with a view of the lagoon.

Table Service: Takumi-Tei Chef’s Table

There’s really nothing like a chef’s table dining experience and the one at Takumi-Tei is not one to be missed.

The meal is only served one time during the entire day and offers a private dining room for up to eight guests and a personalized menu tailored to your taste.

Quick Service: La Cantina de San Angel

What’s better than tacos near the lagoon at Epcot? I don’t think much tops that for a quick service meal.

At La Cantina de San Angel I love getting tacos or cheese empanadas and trying to find a table by the lagoon for a relaxing dinner.

I skip the margaritas here though and head inside to La Cava del Tequila to get better drinks there.

Best Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios dinner locations are full of zany antics and sweet surprises that are worth staying in the park late for.

Table Service: 50’s Prime Time Café

Food just like mom used to make it is what you’ll find at 50’s Prime Time Café.

The restaurant is filled with Cast Members who play as one big family, yell across the restaurant at each other, and make sure you have a clean plate before ordering dessert.

I love the pot roast or fried chicken for a filling dinner. And don’t forget to grab the Grandma’s Picnic Punch drink!

Quick Service: ABC Commissary

For another quick dinner option ABC Commissary is the spot to be.

For something unique try the Shrimp Tacos, which comes filled with sautéed shrimp on flour tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise, and mango salsa served with mexican rice and pork black beans topped with queso fresco!

Be sure to mobile order so you don’t have to wait in line for a while before being able to order and take a seat.

Best Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is our favorite, especially with the amount of options and cultural influence.

Table Service: Tiffins

Tiffins is a signature restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, but the experience is well worth the cost!

Each room at Tiffins is beautifully themed to reflect one section of the park. The menu is inspired by Walt Disney Imagineering’s tours of Africa and Asia as they researched to build Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Go here hungry and order whatever the chef recommends, because it’s always good! This is definitely one of the BEST restaurants at Disney World.

Quick Service: Satu’li Canteen

Satu’li Canteen is one place at Walt Disney World where you can truly make your meal custom to what you want.

Each entree bowl starts with your choice of base, meat, and sauce, then it’s all layered together for a yummy meal.

I love the beef with the creamy garlic dressing and hearty salad for a light but filling dinner.

Best Dinner at the Deluxe Resorts

Leaving the parks for dinner might seem like a bad idea especially if you’re planning on seeing the nightly fireworks from a good spot.

But if that doesn’t matter to you, the resorts are a fantastic spot to snag a dining reservation and enjoy a peaceful dinner away from the hustle and bustle of the parks.

Table Service: Jiko

Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge- Jambo House you’ll find Jiko. This restaurant serves up elegant meals with a distinct African twist.

I love the charcuterie board to start, and fish of the day with their four cheese macaroni and cheese as an entree.

Don’t forget to order a glass of wine because Jiko has the largest selection of wine from South Africa outside of South Africa.

Quick Service: Just Don’t

If you must have a quick service dinner, don’t do it at a resort. While they are still good, wasting park time to do a quick service meal doesn’t seem like a good use of time.

The only reason I would leave the parks for dinner is if I was doing a table service meal.

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Best Dinner at Disney Springs

I really love Disney Springs for dining options, and dinner is a great time to head over to see what your options are.

Table Service: City Works Eatery and Pour House

The newest dining location to open at Disney Springs is City Works Eater and Pour House. This spot is best known for their huge selection of beers on tap and tasty pub-style food.

I love the Fish Tacos and Smoked BBQ Ribs with a flight of beer for a nice dinner.

Quick Service: Polite Pig

Even though Orlando might not be known for their BBQ scene, Polite Pig is making a name for themselves at Disney Springs.

The BBQ spot is located just at the entrance to the Lime Garage making it super convenient to get to without having to navigate all of Disney Springs to find it.

I love their brisket and pulled pork , both of which are served with sides. Plus, I can never get enough of their crispy Brussel sprouts.

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The Ultimate Disney World Dining Day Itinerary

If you’re still overwhelmed by the amount of options, I’m going to let you in on what my ultimate dining day would look like.

• I would start out at Wine Bar George at Disney Springs for brunch and order the avocado toast.
• Lunch would be served from Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Hollywood Studios.
• Dinner would be Takumi Tei in Epcot.

All three of these have some of the best menus at Walt Disney World right now, and offer a unique take on the dining experience that cannot be replicated other places.

What’s your best restaurants in Disney World left off the list? If so, let us know in the comments section below.

Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!

About the Author

Megan is a theme park expert and frequent traveler to magical places. She covers all things Disney and Universal and runs marathons for fun.

She thinks you can tell a lot about someone by the name of their signature lipstick, and hers is NARS Dragon Girl.

(Original Article Date: June 30, 2020/Updated by Editor on August 22, 2024)

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4 Disney World Hotels I Avoid With Kids

by Morgan Flaherty | Aug 22, 2024 | Deluxe Resorts , Disney World Resorts & Hotels , Moderate Resorts

Before having my daughter, my husband and I  always  stayed off-property when visiting Disney World. As Passholders , we live within a four-hour drive of the parks, making it easy to do a one or two-night trip without much of a hassle. And while that may still be the case as far as the drive, bringing a two-year-old into the equation definitely has upped the ante on the  hassle  part of it all.

Disney World Hotels to Avoid With Young Kids

Now when we visit, we tend to opt for an on-site property, allowing us to more easily use Disney World transportation to get to where we want to go. And in that time, we’ve been able to gather some experience in finding out the best hotels to stay at with toddlers or young kids — and the ones we’d probably avoid in the future.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Let’s start off with what’s probably a surprising choice to many: Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Located just a short walk from Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary Resort and adjacent Bay Lake Tower are often seen as a prime location for families with kids due to their distance from Magic Kingdom. However, in my experience, there are a few other Magic Kingdom Resort area hotels I prefer over the Contemporary.

Staying with my toddler, I was surprised by how overstimulating I found the hotel to be. Because of its modern design, the main Contemporary building is one tall concourse that includes dining, the monorail, rooms, stores…and a lot of echoes and noise. While as an adult this never bothered me, when I was dealing with a tired, hungry kid after a morning in the parks, this was a  lot  to take in.

Personally, I would opt for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort the next time we want to stay on the monorail loop. The hotel offers various buildings throughout the resort that give it a slightly calmer, more relaxing vibe. While it may not be as convenient a walk to Magic Kingdom (though it’s still doable when construction is not ongoing), it is a short walk from the Transportation and Ticket Center, giving you easy access to either Magic Kingdom or EPCOT.

Resort to Choose Instead: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

There is a lot to love about Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, from the theming and amenities to numerous dining options. The thing I  don’t  love about it is how massive it is. If you are staying on an adults-only trip, or with older kids who are more than capable of getting themselves around without a stroller, you’ll have no issue here. But if you have a toddler or younger child who won’t be able to deal with a ton of walking (especially after time in the theme parks), I recommend choosing somewhere else to stay.

Coronado Springs Resort encompasses 142 acres, with over 2,000 guest rooms. The resort is known for its Convention Center, which hosts everything from conventions to grad night stays, and other various group organizations. But, for a family staying with a young kid, you have to be prepared for a big internal bus loop with multiple stops, as well as potential long walks to get from your particular building to popular spots like restaurants or the Dig Site pool complex.

Gran Destino Tower. Photo by Morgan Flaherty

If you are going to stay at Coronado Springs, I recommend booking at Gran Destino Tower. This 15-story tower is located conveniently at the front of the resort, within reasonable walking distance of many amenities (as well as having its own dining and stores available in-building). The hotel has deluxe-level theming and amenities to enjoy, all at a moderate resort-level price. While you’ll still need to deal with the internal bus loop, your prime location at the entrance to the resort means you will likely be the first to be dropped off when you return to the resort, making it far less of a headache to deal with a tired toddler for a long bus ride.

Resort to Choose Instead: Stay at Gran Destino Tower

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

While many families with young kids have their sights set on the Magic Kingdom Resort hotels, it’s worth considering staying at an EPCOT Resort area hotel instead. But, when you are looking to pick from your options, I personally prefer Disney’s BoardWalk Inn or Disney’s Beach Club Resort over Disney’s Yacht Club when I’m staying with a younger kid.

Ultimately, this is a more personal decision based on theming. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a Martha’s Vineyard-themed hotel that gives off a slightly more mature and subdued vibe than its sister resort, the Beach Club. Both hotels connect to share various amenities, including the popular mini-water park pool area, Stormalong Bay. But, with its slightly closer distance to EPCOT and the Disney Skyliner, I’d give an edge to staying at the Beach Club any time over Yacht Club with my family.

Resort to Choose Instead: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn or Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Disney’s Old Key West Resort was the original Disney Vacation Club property. As you may have guessed, the resort is themed to the Florida Keys, offering studios and 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom villas to families. If you plan on spending a lot of time at your hotel, or don’t need to easily get to the theme parks, there’s a lot to love about Old Key West. However, for those with younger kids that may want to go back and forth throughout the day to the parks, Old Key West only offers the least convenient form of transportation to all four parks: buses.

Photo by Laurie Sapp

The hotel is also slightly more outdated, with rooms that aren’t quite as fresh as more frequently refurbished but similar deluxe resort options like Disney’s Beach Club Resort. While this certainly isn’t a dealbreaker, it’s something worth considering when shelling out the money required to stay at a deluxe hotel.

If you are looking for a hotel where you can spend quite a bit of time on-property with plenty to do, I’d recommend looking at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge instead. The hotel offers tons of dining options, and kid-friendly amenities like playgrounds, splash pads, pools, and a massive savanna where you can spot a variety of animal species! At a similar price point to Old Key West (and with similar bus-only transportation), I give Animal Kingdom Lodge my vote for staying with the family.

Resort to Choose Instead: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Is Splurging For Club Level At Walt Disney World Resorts A Good Value For Food And Beverages?

I am lucky enough to be a local in Central Florida, so we spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World . It's one of the primary reasons we moved to our chosen town. You may wonder why we decide to stay on property when we live such a short distance away. The answer is simple. The immersion into the Disney ambiance, the convenience of close proximity to the parks, and the unique amenities make staying on the property a magical experience distinct from just a day visit. For a recent vacation, we decided to take that magical experience to new heights and stay in a club level room in the Grand Destino Tower at the Coronado Springs Resort.

This beautiful hotel is considered a moderately priced hotel in the Disney pricing terminology, but when you walk in, it seems like a luxurious, deluxe hotel. The decoration and styling of the tower are modeled after Walt Disney's collaboration with Salvador Dali and their work on a short animated piece called "Destino." Even still, there are little touches of Mickey throughout the resort.

When you stay in a room on the club level, you get access to perks that guests throughout the rest of the resort don't have access to, including a lounge. Here, you can enjoy breakfast, appetizers, desserts, beer, and wine, all for free. Plus, you get some incredible views. In fact, one of our favorite Orlando restaurants with a spectacular view is just one floor up.

Which resorts offer club level?

Coronado Springs is one of many Disney resorts offering club level. However, it is the only moderately priced resort to have this perk. The rest of the resorts at club level are in the deluxe category, surrounding Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot.

The Animal Kingdom Lodge has a club level in both the main building and the Jambo House. For Magic Kingdom, you will find club level at the Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Wilderness Lodge. Epcot club level resorts include the Beach Club, Yacht Club, and Boardwalk.

When it comes to staying on property, most guests get to enjoy the Disney transportation. And honestly, to my family, no Disney trip is complete without taking full advantage of the boats, monorails, Skyliners, and buses to get from place to place. While Coronado Springs offers only buses as transportation, the resorts around Magic Kingdom and Epcot offer several more options, making your journey to the park just as magical as your stay in the park.

Disney Resorts are like a vacation all in themselves, and we've been known to book a room and stay exclusively at the resort rather than visiting a park. The only trouble is they aren't all-inclusive, so if you are used to staying in that environment, a Disney Resort might not seem ideal. However, with club level includes a lot of perks and it feels much more all-inclusive than non-club level rooms.

Enjoy a filling breakfast before hitting the parks

Each morning of our stay, after waking up and getting dressed for the day, we would head on up to the lounge for a delectable continental breakfast that included crunchy cereals, freshly baked breakfast pastries, aromatic coffee, and an array of other delightful items. Happy and eager cast members greeted us every single time. The setup also typically had an egg dish and a breakfast meat of some kind. These options rotate throughout the week, so even if you were staying for a more extended trip, you would probably experience a few different types of main offerings. One of my particular favorites was a piece of toast covered in goat cheese and topped with tomato.

Though I am a little persnickety when it comes to coffee, my husband took full advantage of the coffee machine, which offered cappuccinos and other coffee drinks at the touch of a button. For my drink, I typically went down to the coffee shop in the lower lobby of the hotel and bought my favorite Spanish coffee , a cafe Bombón.

Our four-year-old can be a little bit of a picky eater like most kids his age, so we were a little nervous about whether there would be offerings he would like, but he fell in love with the Fruit Loops, which a cast member remembered, and even brought him out a bowl of, even though they weren't on the spread.

Save a load of cash on dinner

The lounges offer appetizers at lunchtime but more substantial offerings when it comes to dinner. If you happen to find yourself back around the resort at this time, we found the dinner dishes to be pretty good. There was a steak and peppers hot main that we both enjoyed and on one night, the lounge even had corn dog nuggets just like the ones you can pick up from Casey's at one of my favorite quick service restaurants in Magic Kingdom. I went back a few times for these, and although they were missing cheese sauce, the bites were still pretty tasty.

If you tend to be a snacker around dinner time or just want something to tide you over for a later meal at a different location, the offerings here are perfect. We also really liked the charcuterie assortment, and it even had accompaniments like fig jam to enjoy alongside the cheeses and meats. One option typically available at both lunch and dinner was cut vegetables and dips. I fell in love with the lounge's homemade ranch offering. It was so bright and refreshing, and along with those cucumbers, it was the perfect light snack after lunchtime and dinner.

Club level offers lots of free sips

One of the very best parts about club level is the free drinks. When we first arrived at Coronado Springs and were brought to the club, cast members were eager to prepare a mimosa for me and offered my husband a beer. For our son, they prepared a specialty lemonade that was bright green and they called it Alien Lemonade. He eagerly accepted it, and we enjoyed our drinks as well.

I got a mimosa a few more times while we were at the lounge, and it was always a POG mimosa. POG stands for passion fruit, orange, and guava, and the juice is pretty popular around the Disney resort. You can find it at many breakfast locations, and I was really excited that our lounge was able to mix it with bubbly for a mimosa.

Though drinks were not out on the bar throughout the day, there was a whole wine, beer, and cocktail setup at dinner time. There were options to suit any taste, and if there wasn't something to your liking, cast members would have been more than willing to go look for something in the restaurant on the floor above. We could have also ordered cocktails here, provided that they were a little on the simpler side — think screwdriver, not Moscow mule. The beer selection was pretty good here, too, and we enjoyed a few Lagunitas throughout our stay.

How does the price compare?

We had a wonderful stay in Grand Destino Tower, but it is quite a bit more expensive than a regular room. In comparing prices, you can expect to spend between $900 and $1,000 on a room with club access if you do not have any discounts. The types of rooms vary significantly, but that tended to be the price for a room that would sleep four adults, whether it be two queens, a king, and a pull-out, or some other variation. To put that into perspective, the same types of rooms in the same tower that slept the same number of people would be less than half that cost. So, for somewhere around $400 more a night, you could have access to the club level. For a family of four, that breaks down to about $100 for club level access per person, per night.

You may wonder how that compares since you have access to free food, and this is where it varies wildly depending on your family preferences. If you plan on eating exclusively from the club and not from the parks or other restaurants on the property, and you have a family the size of four with two adults and two children, you can expect to save at least $240 per day on food alone. That's assuming that your family would purchase mostly quick-service options. If you were to typically dine at sit-down dinners or even some character meals, the savings would be higher.

Verdict: Is it worth it?

For us, club level was worth it. We have a son who still takes naps midday, so we typically try to return to the resort for those nap times and could enjoy the free mid-day snacks, and we loved the easy access to breakfast right upstairs. Plus, grabbing a Pellegrino as we head out to the parks in the morning was super handy, especially for my husband, who loves sparkling water. 

Cast members on the club level do an incredible job making sure your stay is excellent. In addition to offering great food, they also have the ability to make dining reservations, park reservations, and pretty much anything else you could need them to do. They are truly there to make sure that your stay is absolutely unforgettable. If you like that white-glove treatment, the club level is going to be totally worthwhile. If you plan on taking advantage of the free alcoholic drinks, club level will be even more beneficial.

On the other hand, if your family enjoys meals out and is looking forward to a few character dining experiences during your trip, financially, staying at the club level probably isn't going to be the best choice when it comes down to it. For this, though, you just have to weigh what is most important to you. I'll say one thing: I can't wait to return to Coronado Springs and wake up to the Disney magic right outside of my window.

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Magic Kingdom vs. EPCOT: Disney Fans Fight Club Episode 3

The time has come again friends! It’s time to participate in the event we don’t talk about because the first rule is never to speak of it. (It’s fight club, I’m talking about fight club.)

Riker and I have gone head to head debating Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Christmas Party vs. Halloween Horror Nights , and it was a pretty close tie, if I do say so myself. It turns out, though, that there’s something even MORE debatable that we both fall on opposite sides of and feel very strongly that each of us is right — Magic Kingdom vs. EPCOT . 

JP defends Magic Kingdom

If you got to go to Disney World a lot as a kid and experience how things were when the parks were opening (first of all, majorly jealous, I can only look at pictures), it’s likely that you may have an extra special place in your heart for Magic Kingdom . Why? Because even though some rides have changed over the years, it still has that same classic feel it did when it first opened.

It’s no secret that when we’re talking about iconic rides in Disney World, a lot of people think of Magic Kingdom first. It’s the OG Florida park and took some inspiration from Disneyland, meaning it has that classic, comforting feel to it. In a way, it’s the park that, to me, feels the most like Walt and Roy Disney are right there with you.

For me, I love that Magic Kingdom has rides for EVERYONE in the family. There are plenty of rides with no height requirements that the whole family can enjoy together, but then there are also more thrilling rides like Space Mountain , Big Thunder Mountain Railroad , and TRON Lightcycle / Run that older kids and adults will enjoy.

And have you ever realized that  there are very few rides in Magic Kingdom with those screen elements that make a lot of people prone to motion sickness feel awful?  The closest we have is some elements on TRON, but lots of people would argue that the screens there are nothing compared to how Cosmic Rewind makes them feel.  This makes the park more accessible, too , allowing those who often feel queasy with screen-based rides to ride many different attractions with their family and friends.

Now, I understand that this argument will change a lot for people soon, as we get the new Villains land expansion and we see Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island transform into the new Cars land on the way . This will MAJORLY change Magic Kingdom and give it a more updated feel. While I personally am excited about these changes, I know it’ll take away some of that nostalgia factor that keeps this park high on almost everyone’s lists when they visit.

I’ll be honest here, friends — Magic Kingdom is not known for its food, and I have no issues admitting that. Because actually, that’s EXACTLY why I love it! I’ve mentioned before that I’m a picky eater, and by that, I mean I’m VERY picky . I’m sensitive to lots of textures, and my tastebuds revolt against most things that I haven’t had before, so even if my brain wants to try something new, my mouth threatens me with, “Try that again and see what happens.”

Magic Kingdom is home to many places where you can find those classic theme park eats in a way that still infuses some Disney magic into it. Don’t know what I mean? Allow me to list some of my personal favorite examples:

• The Cheshire Cat Tail (it’s just a pastry filled with chocolate, but it’s colored like the Cheshire cat!)
• The Cinnamon Roll from Gaston’s Tavern (it’s MASSIVE and super shareable since it comes from Gaston himself, but it’s also just a cinnamon roll and very familiar)
• Corn Dog Nuggets (Casey’s Corner is an iconic staple in the parks, and so are these corn dog nuggets! I’d argue they’ve got enough Disney magic just being themselves)
• Dole Whip (no explanation needed here)

While more adventurous eaters may be thinking, “Yeah, this is exactly why I DON’T like Magic Kingdom; I don’t WANT regular theme park food,” BOY, do I have the best news for you! There ARE more adventurous options in Magic Kingdom, but they’re just admittedly harder to find. And these range from being slightly above a picky eater’s palate to being something true adventurous eaters would like to try.

• Skipper Canteen is the PERFECT place for adventurous eaters to try out! It’s got menu items you won’t find anywhere else in the park, and that’s truly an accomplishment.
• Gaston’s Tavern recently added a Crème Brûlée Croissant that is fantastic for Crème Brûlée fans, but the texture of it very well may throw off picky eaters
• The menu at Golden Oak Outpost changes now and then, but currently, you’ll find tons of more exciting offerings like Shrimp Gumbo with Sweet Potato Fries, Hot Honey Chicken, and Sweet and Spicy Beignets !
• Columbia Harbour House is one of our all time favorites in Magic Kingdom, and that’s because it serves up seafood that we, as a team, adore! I personally am not a seafood fan, so I go for the classic chicken tenders here (who’s surprised), but it offers some great variety!

See what I mean? Magic Kingdom really has dining options for everyone , and while I admit that the quality of the food may sometimes lack a little bit when it comes to other parks, at least I always know I can find something to eat here. I’ll be honest y’all, I’ve got nothing against EPCOT, my favorite ride in the whole resort is there, BUT I’m honestly too picky for many of the dining options there. I find myself heading to Sunshine Seasons, but that’s about it when it comes to quick service options over there for me. In Magic Kingdom, I have a PLETHORA of options to enjoy, and if I’m traveling with someone who wants something a little more exciting, I know what direction to point them in.

I feel Magic Kingdom can be summed up in a few words if we really want to narrow it all down: Familiar, Family, and Magical . This is the park you want to go to if you want to take a breath and go “I really made it, I’m really in Disney World.” There’s no feeling like walking down Main Street, U.S.A. and seeing Cinderella Castle for the first time, or for the 50th time!

The magic sticks around here because it’s practically embedded into the ground under your feet each step you take. Are you going to find the best meal you’ve ever had in Disney World here? Not by a long shot, but I think that’s more reserved for the hotels anyway, I don’t think it’s in EPCOT either. But will you find rides and attractions the whole family can enjoy and make many, many magical memories together in the OG Florida park? Absolutely. And I think that’s why my heart will always lie with Magic Kingdom.

Riker defends EPCOT

We may only have a fraction of the rides that Magic Kingdom has, but we have some super popular choices in the mix! Let’s start with our most popular ride by far — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind .

To ride you can purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass or grab a spot in the Virtual Queue …but spots can fill up FAST. All of the other popular attractions in the parks are included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass …unlike Magic Kingdom which makes you pay to skip the line at both Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON Lightcycle / Run .

EPCOT is full of cult classics. Living with the Land ? Every Disney adult’s favorite spot to relax. Journey Into Imagination with Figment . People would riot if Disney ever tried to get rid of Figment.

World Showcase has some incredibly popular rides including Frozen Ever After in the Norway pavilion . Although it replaced Maelstrom (no, I’m still not over it), fans can’t get enough of the  Frozen- themed ride.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is another newer attraction that captured the hearts of parkgoers, including me! It originally debuted in Disneyland Paris , but it fits in perfectly at the fake France in World Showcase!

And finally, Test Track (which is currently closed) is getting a full makeover! Set to open in 2025 , the thrill ride will get a facelift and nod to EPCOT history. I can’t wait!

I thought about leaving this section blank because EPCOT’s food speaks for itself. That’s REALLY why you come to this park, isn’t it?! There’s really no competition when comparing dining options to Magic Kingdom.

The OG Disney World park is notorious for having some of the worst quick service food. Yes, there are some iconic snacks there…but EPCOT has so many more options that are so much better.

For example, Les Halles in the France Pavilion is probably one of my favorite restaurants of all time. And that’s “just” a quick service spot! In EPCOT, you can also have a fancy steak at Le Cellier in Canada, splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience at Takumi Tei or Monsieur Paul, have an authentic British meal, or make a reservation to dine while you watch fireworks. And it’s ALL SO GOOD. In fact, I’ve hopped on the Monorail and left Magic Kingdom just to eat (especially now that Disney changed the waffles at Sleepy Hollow 😭).

I rest my case. Even if you disagree with me overall, I think there’s a clear winner in the food department…

I know, I know, EPCOT was under construction FOREVER…but now we’re basically done (save for Test Track which is reopening next year). Magic Kingdom just announced two major projects — a new Cars  area and a Villains-themed land — meaning there will be construction walls everywhere for the next few years.

I’m not saying CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are my favorite additions to the park…but the transformation brought us Connections Eatery, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (AKA everyone’s new favorite Disney coaster), and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana (Hello? Have you SEEN it there at night?!). This argument might be a bit tougher when the Magic Kingdom expansion is complete…but it’s going to be a pretty lengthy journey !

At the heart of it, EPCOT is my favorite because you can travel the world all in one place. As someone who loves to travel and hopes to visit all of those countries in real life someday, it gives me the feels. How many other theme parks allow you to experience that many cultures in ONE day?! I’m also a huge fan of the Cultural Representative Program that allows people from all over the world to apply to culturally represent their countries as Cast Members in the World Showcase. You learn so much by chatting with them!

Also, although Magic Kingdom is within walking distance of several amazing hotels, I prefer having direct access to Disney’s Beach Club , Yacht Club , BoardWalk , and Swan and Dolphin resorts! It’s hard to leave EPCOT for food with all of those options, but I’ll head to Beaches and Cream every once in a while to feed that nostalgic craving. Or, if EPCOT closes and I’m not ready to head home, I can easily enjoy the nightlife at the BoardWalk!

Magic Kingdom is still incredible and it’s actually home to my favorite attraction ( I’m looking at you, Carousel of Progress ), but as a park overall, it doesn’t compare to the beloved EPCOT. I have to visit both of these parks each time I go on a Disney World trip, but if I HAD to choose, it would easily be EPCOT.

Now it’s time to decide! Which side are you on? Be sure to let us know in the comments. Also, let us know what you want us to fight about next!

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Disney superfans share their favorite things to do at the theme parks

• Business Insider has asked US Disney fans about the best things to do, see, and eat at the parks.
• Frequent visitors love classic attractions like the Carousel of Progress and Tower of Terror.
• They also shared food recommendations, from Casey's Corner and Satu'il Canteen to Wine Bar George.

As part of our Disney Diaries series, Business Insider has been gathering must-do itineraries for Disney World and Disneyland from people who love the theme parks. 

Here are some of their favorite things to do, see, and eat. 

Kayleigh Price has worked at Disney World and still visits the parks often

Casey's corner is the best quick-service restaurant at magic kingdom.

Even before working there , Price said she loved ordering from Casey's Corner and eating the all-American comfort food in front of Cinderella Castle 

The menu mostly consists of hot dogs and fries, but it's known for its corn-dog nuggets. 

Walt Disney Presents is a must for longtime Disney fans

Walt Disney Presents is a museum-like exhibit in Hollywood Studios with exhibits about Walt Disney. 

There's also a theater at the end of the attraction that is typically playing the "One Man's Dream" documentary about Disney's life and work. At certain points throughout the year, though, the theater instead shows special trailers or seasonal videos.

The wait at Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway can be long, but it's worth it

Another spot Price worked at and loves is Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. It's a must for her every time she visits Hollywood Studios. 

She loves all the little details during the preshow and ride, as well as the catchy song played throughout.

Read Kayleigh Price's full Disney Diary: I worked at Disney World for 2 years. Here are 16 things I always do when I visit the parks .

Travel planner Kari Becker has been to Disney World over 40 times — with and without kids

Grand floridian café is a great breakfast spot before a day at magic kingdom.

If you're looking for a fun breakfast before heading to Magic Kingdom, travel planner Becker finds the Grand Floridian Café delightful. 

Every meal in the beautifully decorated dining room comes with warm biscuits and butter, and Becker recommends ordering the eggs Benedict and hash-brown casserole.

Pro tip: Ask for a table by the window so you can take in the grounds of the resort. 

The 'Finding Nemo' show is stacked with talented performers

Before it closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, "Finding Nemo – The Musical" was a must-see for Becker on every trip to Animal Kingdom. 

Now, the park offers a reimaging of the show called "Finding Nemo: Big Blue ... And Beyond."

The travel planner especially recommends the show for parents with kids — her own boys are drawn in by the beautiful storytelling.

Becker has to ride the monorail at least once every Disney trip

No matter where you're staying, on or off property, Becker said it's always worth taking a spin on the monorail. 

The nostalgic Disney transportation is fun for adults and kids alike. It's also convenient if you're looking to visit one of the Magic Kingdom resorts for shopping or dining. 

Read Kari Becker's full Disney Diary: I'm a travel planner who's been to Disney World over 40 times. Here are 13 things I always do at the parks .

Carly Caramanna has been going to the parks for over 30 years

Wine bar george at disney springs is her favorite restaurant across the property.

After visiting the Disney parks for over 30 years, Caramanna's first pick for dinner reservations is Wine Bar George in Disney Springs. 

It's owned and led by a master sommelier and has menu items like savory chimichurri skirt steak and creamy burrata along with over 140 wines.

Living With the Land doesn't always get the hype it deserves

Soarin' Around the World gets a lot of hype at Epcot, but Living With the Land right next door is one of Caramanna's favorite rides. 

The slow-moving attraction explores the history of farming, rides past actual Disney greenhouses, and rarely has a long wait. 

It's extra fun to visit Epcot during a festival

Epcot has been hosting festivals  since the 1990s, and there are currently four throughout the year: International Food and Wine Festival, International Festival of the Holidays, International Festival of the Arts, and International Flower and Garden Festival. 

Guests can sample new dishes and beverages inspired by international cuisines and enjoy unique entertainment offerings all around the World Showcase.

Read Carly Caramanna's full Disney Diary: I go to Disney World every month. Here are 16 things I always do, see, and eat at the parks .

After working at 26 locations across Disney World, Saira Umar has found her favorite things to do

Disney springs has lots to explore, and it's free to enter.

Umar could easily spend a day exploring Disney Springs — the property's free dining, shopping, and entertainment district.

The former Disney World employee recommends grabbing treats from the Ganachery, Gideon's Bakehouse, or Amorette's Patisserie while you're there. 

It's almost always worth it to take a midday break from the parks

Umar has found that getting to the parks early is key for cruising through the lines of some of the most popular attractions.

It also gives you time to take a much-needed break in the afternoon by seeing an indoor, air-conditioned show like "Mickey's PhilharMagic" in Magic Kingdom, the Short Film Festival in Epcot, "Finding Nemo" in Animal Kingdom, or "Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy" in Hollywood Studios.

Epcot is known for drinking 'around the world,' but Animal Kingdom has some great drinks, too

Umar is a fan of the alcoholic and kid-friendly drinks at Animal Kingdom. 

She recommends the Frozen Flamingo (strawberry-and-passion-fruit slush) at Harambe Market, Pink Lotus (strawberry-lychee lemonade) at Thirsty River Bar, Night Lotus (apple, pear, and lime slush with passion-fruit boba) at Pongu Pongu, and frozen Coke from various locations.

Read Saira Umar's full Disney Diary: I worked at 26 locations in Disney World. Here are 17 things I do, see, and eat every time I visit .

Noelani Soto grew up in Miami and developed the perfect schedule for a 1-day trip

Dole whip is always a must.

Dole Whip is a classic Disney snack that's perfect for a warm afternoon at the parks. Soto, who grew up taking short trips to Disney World from Miami, recommends the vanilla-and-pineapple swirl.

Pro tip: Place a mobile order and pick it up in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom to skip the line. 

Even if you're not staying there, it's fun to explore the Grand Floridian Resort

Resort-hopping is a fun way to spend an afternoon, especially when you get to check out some of the fancier spots, like the Grand Floridian.  

The Disney resorts also sometimes offer free activities, food, or beverages  around the grounds.

Soto has been able to enjoy Champagne and s'mores on different visits to the Grand Floridian. 

After a day at the parks, you can grab a late-night cupcake at Disney Springs

An ATM at Sprinkles in Disney Springs offers cupcakes and cookies 24/7.

It's great for late-night cravings after a day at the parks. 

Read Noelani Soto's full Disney Diary: I've perfected visiting Disney World for just 24 hours. Here are 12 things I try to do every time I visit .

Annual passholder Megan duBois has been visiting Disney World for over 25 years

Selfies are a great way to save memories from each trip.

Annual passholder DuBois has started taking selfies with her group right when she gets to Disney World in front of the park icons, like Cinderella Castle , the Tree of Life, the Chinese Theater, and the Spaceship Earth ball.

If you visit the parks often, it's a great way to create a memory for each trip. 

Always head to Tower of Terror when there's a 13-minute wait

Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios has a little-known trick. Whenever the ride has a 13-minute wait on the My Disney Experience app or the boards around the park, it usually means there's actually no line at all. 

This same 13-minute rule also applies at Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom.

End a day at Animal Kingdom with a ride on Flight of Passage

The line for Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom is usually over an hour long, so DuBois recommends going right before the park closes. 

The wait time might still be listed at 60 minutes, but the actual wait is typically 30 minutes or less.

Read Megan duBois' full Disney Diary: I've had a Disney World annual pass for nearly 25 years. Here are 13 things I do every time I visit .

Tarah Chieffi has 30 years of experience exploring the Disney parks

Instead of waiting in line for meet and greets, book character meals.

If you want to avoid character meet-and-greet lines, longtime Disney-goer Chieffi recommends booking a character breakfast instead. 

They usually include four or five characters circulating the room, stopping at each table for photos and autographs. 

It's best to make a reservation 60 days before your trip, as these spots are popular. 

You can get a better view of the Magic Kingdom parades in Frontierland

All of the parades at Magic Kingdom start in the back corner of Frontierland, and it's a great spot to watch them with slightly smaller crowds. 

Since it's the start of the route, you also usually get a lot of extra waves from the characters on the parade floats. Plus, you can move on to your next activity while everyone else is still watching the show. 

Satu'il Canteen at Animal Kingdom is one of the best restaurants across the property

Chieffi doesn't typically make a lot of sit-down reservations at Disney World. Instead, her family loves quick-service spots like Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom's Pandora section.

The food is customizable and suitable for a range of diets.

She recommends the cheeseburger pods (which she says taste just like a McDonald's cheeseburger) and the green Hawkes' Grog ale.

Read Tarah Chieffi's full Disney Diary: I've been going to Disney World for over 30 years. Here are 14 things I always do there .

Stephanie Machado lives 15 minutes from Disney World and visits weekly

You can grab a starbucks coffee at each of the theme parks.

Machado goes to Disney World multiple times a week, and as a coffee lover, she highly recommends grabbing a cup at Main Street Bakery (Starbucks) in Magic Kingdom. 

Each park has a unique Starbucks location with a themed name.

Get in line for any rides you missed right before the park closes

When you visit the parks often, riding every single ride isn't usually a priority. But Machado has a trick for landing in the shortest lines for must-do attractions .

She waits until the end of the night, especially if there's a nighttime show distracting much of the crowd. 

There are several fun resorts to explore near Epcot 

If you need a break, Machado recommends leaving Epcot through the International Gateway exit and grabbing a snack at the BoardWalk Inn or the Beach Club.

Beaches and Cream at the Beach Club serves humongous sundaes.

Read Stephanie Machado's full Disney Diary: My husband and I live 15 minutes from Disney World. Here are 7 things we do every time we visit .

As a Disneyland employee, Amber Wainwright has tips for the California parks

Take fun photos with fewer crowds around pixar pier.

Castle pictures are iconic, but the area in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland is often very crowded. 

Luckily, Disneyland employee Wainwright says there are several other beautiful photo spots across the parks that are covered in artwork, like the wall on Pixar Pier.

Galaxy's Edge is a must for 'Star Wars' fans

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is home to the fictional planet of Batuu, and it's a great place for unique shopping, dining, and character experiences.

Wainwright highlighted eating Ronto Wraps at Ronto's Roasters, building a lightsaber at Savi's Workshop, and hunting rebel scum with Kylo Ren.

Catch a unique view of the fireworks from the Incredicoaster

One of the most unique ways to watch the nighttime fireworks is from the Incredicoaster in Disney's California Adventure. 

You get a bird's-eye view of the show while also riding one of the park's best coasters. 

Read Amber Wainwright's full Disney Diary: I'm a VIP tour guide at Disneyland. Here are 12 of my favorite things to do in the parks .

Jackie Perrin visits Disney World with her kids and has stayed at every resort

Toy story mania is the best ride for families with kids.

Perrin and her family make sure to ride Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios at least twice every trip. Her family members get competitive about who gets the highest score on the interactive ride.

If you're at Magic Kingdom, she recommends Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin as a similar ride.

Main Street is full of hidden entertainment gems

There are so many little entertainment opportunities up and down Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom, particularly right after the park opens.

The Dapper Dans barbershop quartet gives a welcoming serenade, and the Citizens of Main Street and Women's Suffragists interact with guests.

It's nice to spend some time at the resort pool at the hottest part of the day

People usually visit Disney for the theme parks, but Perrin said the resort pools shouldn't be missed. 

Her kids love playing there, and there's sometimes even poolside entertainment like dance parties, games, trivia contests, and evening movies.

Some of her favorite Disney pools are at Caribbean Beach Resort, Wilderness Lodge, and the Beach Club Resort. 

Read Jackie Perrin's full Disney Diary: I've visited almost every Disney World resort with my kids. Here are 15 things we always do at the parks .

Richard Keller regularly takes his 5 kids to Disneyland on a budget

Bring your own water bottles to the park so you can stay hydrated throughout the day.

One of the best tips Keller has for visiting Disneyland after making several trips with his family of seven is to pack your own water bottles. 

The heat can leave you dehydrated, and buying drinks at the parks can be pricey, especially for big families.

Pro tip: Fill them up with ice ahead of time so the water stays cool throughout the day. 

Churros are one of the best snack options at the parks, and they're big enough to share

Churros are one of the most classic snacks at Disneyland, and they cost less than $10.

Plus, Keller said his family is usually full after sharing one or two. 

He highlighted the cart near Haunted Mansion, which tends to have a shorter line and offers numerous shady places to sit nearby.

You can usually find merchandise on sale in the shops

Shopping for souvenirs with lots of kids can be stressful, but Keller has it down to a science.

They stop at the shops on Main Street on their way out of the park and check the sales racks, which sometimes offer things for up to 50% off. 

Read Richard Keller's full Disney Diary: My family of 7 has gone to Disneyland for years on a tight budget. Here are 14 things we do to save money .

Sofía Olivar worked at Epcot and has recommendations across Disney World

Big disney fans will get a kick out of the carousel of progress.

Disney World employee Olivar always rides the Carousel of Progress when she visits Magic Kingdom.

The classic attraction was built for the 1964/1965 World's Fair, and it has a catchy theme song and detailed sets. 

The wait is also always less than 15 minutes, and the indoor show offers 20 minutes of respite from the sun. 

The 'Hub grass' is a great spot to enjoy lunch 

The lawns in front of Cinderella Castle (referred to as the "Hub grass") are the perfect spots to enjoy breakfast or lunch. 

Olivar recommends a coffee from Main Street Bakery ( Starbucks ) and the loaded tots from Friar's Nook in Fantasyland — her favorite quick-service location in the park. 

The margaritas in the Mexico Pavilion are a must

Olivar said La Cava del Tequila, located inside the pyramid in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot, has the best margaritas in Disney World.

But if you're looking for a frozen treat, you can also stop at Choza de Margarita outside.

Read Sofía Olivar's full Disney Diary: I've worked at Disney World for 3 years. Here are 14 things I always do at the parks .

After years of annual family vacations to Disney World, Jill Robbins has her favorites down-pat 

Robbins makes sure to get at least one mickey-shaped ice-cream bar a trip.

There are plenty of Disney park snacks to choose from, but for Robbins, nothing beats a classic Mickey-shaped ice-cream bar. 

She makes it a priority to grab one on every visit. 

Pin-trading is a great (and budget-friendly) activity in the park

Robbins' kids like bringing their Disney pins to the parks so they can trade with employees — or even sometimes other guests. 

Look out for employees with lanyards or corkboards around the parks if you're looking to swap. 

Planning a rest day is a lifesaver on a busy Disney vacation

Marching around the parks in the hot Florida sun all day can be tiring, so Robbins makes sure to plan for one rest day each visit so her family can relax at the hotel pool or get some time out of the sun. 

Read Jill Robbins' full Disney Diary: I've taken my 12-year-olds to Disney World every year since they were 5. Here are 12 things we always do .

Tiffany A. Telles has 3 decades of Disneyland experience under her belt

Snapping photos with characters is always a highlight.

Telles, who has been visiting Disneyland for over 30 years, said that she always tries to grab a photo with her favorite characters — especially when a special opportunity strikes. 

For example, California Adventure transforms its Paradise Gardens area into the "Coco"-themed Plaza de la Familia in the fall. Miguel from the movie is often in the parks for meet and greets. 

There are always new cocktails to sample

Each trip, Telles tries to sip on one new-to-her cocktail at Disneyland. 

Some of her favorite places to grab a drink are Lamplight Lounge, Tangaroa Terrace, and Craftsman Grill. 

When hunger strikes, a baked potato is the perfect snacky meal

Telles doesn't always want to waste precious park time on sit-down meals, so the baked potatoes at Troubadour Tavern near Fantasyland have become a go-to. 

They're easy to take on the go, have plenty of toppings, and cost less than $10 each. 

Read Tiffany A. Telles' full Disney Diary: I've been going to Disneyland for 33 years. Here are 13 things I always do in the parks .

Disney World isn't just for kids — Terri Peters visits the theme parks on her own at least once a month

Taking full advantage of resort stays is easier when you're traveling solo.

One of Peters' favorite things to do on a solo trip to Disney World is spend an afternoon relaxing on her hotel patio. She highlighted Yacht Club and Animal Kingdom Lodge as resorts with the most tranquil vibes. 

A glass of wine, a snack, and a pretty view are the perfect medicine for park fatigue. 

Not having to share cheeseburger egg rolls is a dream come true

Peters, like many Disney fans, loves all the iconic food options around the parks. But Disney World vacations can be pricey when you're traveling with a group, so she said her family often shares more basic offerings — pretzels and popcorn. 

When she's by herself, cheeseburger eggrolls at Magic Kingdom are always on the top of her snack list. No one else can steal a bite, either. 

It's fun to snag a last-minute dinner reservation

Some of the best food at Disney World is found in restaurants like Le Cellier and California Grill. But those are also often the most difficult reservations to snag.

Luckily for solo travelers, there are often walk-up reservation lists that open up at the last minute and bars/lounges where smaller parties can usually be seated pretty quickly. 

Read Terri Peters' full Disney Diary: I'm in my 40s and go to Disney World by myself at least once a month. Here are 13 things I always do there .

Carly Neil has plenty of Disneyland tips after over 300 trips to the parks

It's actually possible to 'work from home' at the parks.

If she can't swing a full day off work, frequent Disneyland visitor Neil just brings her iPad with her. 

Some of her favorite places to get a couple hours of writing in are a quiet corner on Main Street, the Grand Californian Resort lobby, Jolly Holiday, and Hearthstone Lounge.

Picking one souvenir to collect can make shopping at the parks more special

As a California local, Neil has mastered the art of not going overboard in the Disneyland gift shops. But over the years, she's loved collecting mugs that catch her eye.

Being able to curate her souvenirs makes it even more fun when a new item pops up in stores. 

Disneyland has food festivals that are just as good as Epcot's

Although Epcot is perhaps better known for its annual food festivals, Disneyland has some great offerings throughout the year. 

Neil loves exploring the Lunar New Year Celebration, the Food and Wine Festival, and the Festival of the Holidays each year. 

Read Carly Neil's full Disney Diary: I've been to Disneyland over 300 times. Here are 12 things I always do in the parks .

After working her dream job at Disneyland, Dana Bisbee moved 6 minutes away from the parks

Getting some peaceful steps in around grizzly peak is a great way to start the day.

Before the hustle and bustle of a park day starts, former Disneyland employee Bisbee likes to take a breath in a quieter section of California Adventure Park. 

Grizzly Peak is usually pretty empty, so it's a great place to walk around, gather your thoughts, and plan your day. 

Disneybounding is a fun way for adults to highlight their favorite characters

Adults can only wear real costumes at the Disney parks at the annual Halloween parties, but Disneybounding (wearing outfits inspired by different characters) is allowed all year long. 

Bisbee always jumps at the chance to really immerse herself in the Disney bubble by wearing clothes that resemble her favorite characters' senses of style. 

Not everyone knows about the fun drawing lesson available in the park

Disneyland's Animation Academy offers free lessons every day where guests get step-by-step instructions on how to draw a rotating cast of beloved characters. 

Bisbee said it's one of the most underrated things to do at the theme park, plus you get to keep your sketch as a souvenir. Since the space is indoors and air-conditioned, it's also a great way to spend a hot afternoon. 

Read Dana Bisbee's full Disney Diary: I used to work at Disneyland. Here are 11 things I always do when I visit the parks .

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The ultimate list of drinks you have to try in walt disney world.

Posted by: Caitlin Kane April 19, 2022

The Walt Disney World Resort is home to a huge variety of delicious beverages that Guests can enjoy throughout the Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, and Disney Springs. With refreshing options to help hydrate on hot and humid days, specialty cocktails for relaxing sips, and unique creations featuring ingredients and flavors from around the world, there are endless options to choose from. Let’s check out the can’t miss drink options for Guests to enjoy at the Walt Disney World Resort and start sipping!

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MAGIC KINGDOM

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LeFou’s Brew – Gaston’s Tavern

A frozen and refreshing blend of apple juice with toasted marshmallow notes, topped with a passion fruit-mango foam. Guests can even opt to purchase a souvenir stein to truly feel like Gaston!

DOLE Whip Float – Aloha Isle

The classic DOLE Whip is reimagined with the choice of Pineapple DOLE Whip, Vanilla DOLE Whip, or a swirl of the two served with DOLE pineapple juice.

Tropical Serenade – Aloha Isle

A refreshing drink that transports Guests to the tropics with pineapple-orange-guava juice blended with coconut soft serve and topped with an upside-down pineapple cake pop.

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The Wild Ride – The Friar’s Nook

Paying homage to everyone’s favorite Mr. Toad, this frozen soft drink features wild sour cherry, blue raspberry, and sour apple with whipped cream and a black licorice wheel.

Adventureland Colada – Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen

Another fruity and refreshing drink that features DOLE Whip Pineapple blended with coconut cream and passion fruit.  

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Orange Slush – Les Vins de Chefs de France

Nothing says Parisian elegance more than strolling through the France Pavilion and sipping on a frozen blend of Grand Marnier, rum, Grey Goose Orange, and fresh orange juice.

La Cava Avocado – La Cava del Tequila

There is no wrong choice at La Cava del Tequila , but this frozen house specialty can’t be missed with a combination of Tromba blanco tequila, melon liqueur, fresh avocado, lime juice, and a hibiscus salt rim.

El Diablo – La Cava del Tequila

A spice lover’s dream with Tromba blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave with a kick from cucumber-jalapeno juice and a hibiscus salt rim.

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Tipsy Ducks in Love –Joy of Tea

One of the most unique cocktails in EPCOT’s World Showcase, this combines bourbon, black tea, coffee, cream, and chocolate for a sweet and energizing sip.

Bubble Milk Tea –Joy of Tea

A can’t miss non-alcoholic option at the same spot, this features peach black tea with boba and is served iced and sweetened.

Frozen Viking Coffee – Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

The ultimate way to energize in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion, this specialty drink combines Bailey’s Irish Cream and Kamora Coffee Liqueur with a coffee-chocolate sauce and coffee-chocolate crunch.

Schofferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen – Biergarten

With a combination of grapefruit juice and traditional hefeweizen, this is the perfect refreshing beer to enjoy on any hot day in EPCOT.

Moroccan Mule – Spice Road Table

This unique twist on a traditional Moscow Mule blends Figenza Fig Vodka, ginger beer, agave, and lime for the perfect sip while gazing out at World Showcase Lagoon.

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

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Grapefruit Martini – The Hollywood Brown Derby

Dessert in a glass with a combination of Deep Eddy Rub Red Grapefruit Vodka, Stoli Vanil Vodka, cream, and a graham cracker rim.

Frozen Mystic Portal Punch – Woody’s Lunch Box

A non-alcoholic beverage option in Toy Story Land that features POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast blended with lemon-lime and tangerine flavors.

Grown-Up’s Lemonade – Woody’s Lunch Box

With a combination of Three Olives Cherry Vodka, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and black cherry purée, this is the perfect boozy take on classic lemonade.

Fuzzy Tauntaun – Oga’s Cantina

Circoc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply Orange with Tangerine, and pure cane sugar is taken to the next level with a “Buzz Button Tingling” foam that will make your tongue and lips tinge and feel numb!

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Hyperdrive (Punch It!) – Oga’s Cantina

A creative and non-alcoholic option that can’t be missed with a blend of POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite.

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Blue Milk & Green Milk – Milk Stand

These iconic drinks from the Star Wars films feature a base of coconut and rice milk, and Guests can choose between the Blue Milk with fruity notes or the Green Milk with citrus and tropical notes.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake – 50’s Prime Time Café

The classic lunchbox sandwich turned into a delicious treat with nutty and fruity flavors blended with vanilla ice cream.

California Sunset – BaseLine Tap House

A blend of Absolut Vodka, Southern Comfort, orange juice, sweet-and-sour, and pomegranate juice that’s best enjoyed on the outdoor patio looking out at Grand Avenue.

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

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Hightower Rocks – Nomad Lounge

Nomad Lounge is the best spot to relax in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Guests shouldn’t miss the Hightower Rocks which blends Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, watermelon, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice.

Happy Macaque – Nomad Lounge

A non-alcoholic option at Nomad Lounge, this beverage combines guava purée with coffee simple syrup, lime juice, and a hint of cilantro.

Yak Attack – Yak & Yeti Restaurant

A nod to the protector of the Forbidden Mountain that features a blend of mango daiquiri, Don Q Cristal Rum, and wildberry flavors.

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Night Blossom – Pongu Pongu

With layers of vibrant Apple and Desert Pear Limeade topped with passion fruit boba balls, this is the signature drink of Pandora – The World of Avatar.

African Margarita – Dawa Bar

A refreshing sip to enjoy while soaking in the ambiance of Harambe with Corazon Blanco Tequila, Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, sweet-and-sour, and fresh lime juice.

DISNEY SPRINGS

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Frozcato made with DOLE Whip Pineapple – Wine Bar George

Wine Bar George is well-known for its wine options, but this unique cocktail with moscato, vodka, and pineapple can’t be missed.

Shorty’s Singapore Sling – Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Fruity and tangy with a blend of Plymouth Gin, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Benedictine, Cointreau, fresh lime and pineapple juices, and grenadine.

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Duck Duck Razz – The Boathouse

Who wouldn’t enjoy this combination of Stoli Razz, Peach Schnapps, blue curacao, lemon juice, and simple syrup with a rubber duck floating on top?

Rosemary and Maple Whiskey Sour – Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

This unique cocktail features an earthy and sweet undertone with Dickel 12 Tennessee Whisky, crushed rosemary, dark maple syrup, egg white, and lemon sour.

DISNEY RESORTS

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Lapu Lapu – Tambu Lounge – Polynesian Village

Plantation Original Dark Rum, tropical fruit juices, and Gosling’s 151 in a hollowed-out pineapple at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Yes, please!

POG Juice – ‘Ohana – Polynesian Village

The iconic blend of pineapple, orange, and guava juices is a fruity and tropical sip and one of the best non-alcoholic drinks to start any day at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Nautilus – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – Polynesian Village

Dive under the surface with Barbancourt Pango Rhum, Appleton Estate Reserve Rum, Combier Crème de Peche de Vigne Liqueur, tropical juices, and falernum served in a souvenir nautilus.

French Rose – Enchanted Rose – Grand Floridian

An elegant and perfect take on a traditional martini with g’Vine Floraison Gin, Apricot Brandy, Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambery, lemon, and grenadine found at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Wishing Apple Punch – Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White – Wildnerness Lodge

A blend of crisp apple, white cranberry, and Sprite with the option of adding a souvenir glow cube makes for a magical sip to enjoy with Snow White.

Kenyan Press Pot Coffee – Jiko the Cooking Place – Animal Kingdom Lodge

There’s no better start to the day at the Walt Disney World Resort than with a strong and piping hot Kenyan Press Pot Coffee, available in small or large sizes.

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Riviera Resort Blend French Press – Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera – Riviera Resort

Another delicious and strong blend of coffee featuring Artisanal Roasted Joffrey’s Coffee.

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Dinner menu, first course, caesar salad, kanpachi crudo, jumbo shrimp cocktail, steakhouse wedge salad, summer bibb salad, lobster bisque, french onion soup, beef carpaccio*, butcher's cuts, 7-oz filet mignon*, 14-oz roasted prime rib*, 12-oz new york strip steak, prime*, 22-oz angus bone-in rib-eye, prime*, butcher's cuts enhancements, oscar-style, half maine lobster thermidor, steakhouse sauces, sauce flight, land and sea entrées, chilean sea bass*, red wine-braised short rib, 14-oz dry-aged pork bone-in rib chop*, pan-seared chicken, trumpet mushroom "scallop", steakhouse sides, truffle macaroni & cheese, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, hot honey-bourbon brussels sprouts, red wine-braised mushrooms, smoked paprika fries, loaded baked potato, seasonal vegetables, yachtsman signature chocolate cake, cranberry-vanilla cheesecake, apple spice cake, crème brûlée, kids' specialty drink, specialty character drink, kids' appetizers (à la carte), mixed green salad, chicken noodle soup, kids' create-your-own entrées (choose one), grilled chicken breast, baked fish of the day, pasta with marinara, oak-grilled steak, kids' create-your-own selections (choose two), steamed seasonal vegetable, fresh fruit, brown basmati rice, frozen yogurt and berry push-pop, mickey puzzle, macaroni & cheese, orange blossom pilsner – orlando, fl, funky buddha floridian hefeweizen – oakland park, fl, cigar city brewing jai alai india pale ale – tampa, fl, scotches (single malt), glenkinchie, lowlands 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 12 yr, the macallan, speyside 18 yr, the macallan, speyside 25 yr, glenmorangie highland 10 yr, oban west highland 10 yr, lagavulin islay 16 yr, johnnie walker black label, johnnie walker blue label, rémy martin vsop, rémy martin louis xiii, coffee drinks, irish coffee, starboard coffee, jamaican coffee, keoke coffee, pressed pot coffee, payoff martini, cold brew martini, after-dinner flights, bourbon flight, scotch flight, allergy-friendly first course, guests must speak to a cast member about their allergy-friendly request, allergy-friendly butcher's cuts, allergy-friendly butcher's cuts enhancements, allergy-friendly steakhouse sauces, allergy-friendly land and sea entrées, allergy-friendly steakhouse sides, allergy-friendly desserts, allergy-friendly kids' appetizers (à la carte), allergy-friendly kids' create-your-own entrées (choose one), allergy-friendly kids' create-your-own selections (choose two), steamed seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit allergy.

Guests must speak to a cast member about their allergy-friendly request. While we take steps to help mitigate cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that any item is completely free of allergens. Our allergy-friendly recipes may use highly refined oils, such as soybean oil, and/or ingredients that are processed in facilities that also process allergens. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs. For more information about allergy-friendly requests, ask to speak with a Special Diets Trained Cast Member upon arrival at the location.

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The Drink Menu at Turf Club Lounge in Disney World Sees Major Updates!

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The Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa serves up small plates and drinks.

Turf Club Lounge

This laid-back spot offers expansive views of Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Plus, its drink menu recently got some major updates, so let’s take a look!

The lounge’s limited food menu remains unchanged at the moment.

Turf Club Lounge menu

But its drink selection is seeing some big changes! The menu’s Non-Alcoholic Mocktails see the addition of a few drinks. You can order a Pomegranate Lemonade with All-Natural Minute Maid Lemonade and Pomegranate and Lime Juices for $5.49 . There’s also a Sparkling No-Jito with Lime Juice, Pure Cane Sugar, and Mint , topped with Soda Water for $4.99 . Additionally, there is a Grapefruit Spritzer and Watermelon Lemonade both for $5.49 .

Moving onto the Beer portion of the menu, we see the addition of MANY beers, cider, and seltzer . The beer options include Budweiser, Corona Extra, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Yuengling Traditional Lager, Blue Moon Belgian White, New Belgium Fat Tire, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Cigar Jai Alai IPA, Samuel Adams, and Goose Island IPA. Cider fans can order the Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider. And, the seltzer option is Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer.

Now, let’s move on to the cocktails. Gone are The Preakness Cosmo, Mint Julep, Saratoga Cocktail, Travers Stakes, Three Minutes to Post Time, Millionaire’s Margarita, and the Blue Jockey. However, there are many additional cocktails now on the menu. Margarita lovers can enjoy the Spicy Poblano Margarita with Patrón Silver Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar for $14 . There’s also a Watermelon Margarita with Patrón Silver Tequila, Watermelon, and Lime Juice  also for $14 .

Turf Club Lounge entrance

There is now a Paloma with Don Julio Blanco Tequila with Ruby Red Grapefruit and Lime Juices topped with Soda Water for $14 . The new Rum Swizzle includes Mount Gay Eclipse Rum with Tropical Juices featuring Guava and Mango flavors for $13 . And mojito lovers can enjoy either the Raspberry Mojito or the Bacardi Mojito , with Bacardi Superior Rum, Lime Juice, Pure Cane Sugar, and Mint topped with Soda Water for $13 . The raspberry mojito features Raspberry Rum and Raspberry Puree.

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Other options include the Antioxidant Lemonade with Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry Vodka, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and Pomegranate Juice topped with Sprite for $13 . The Walk the Plank drink includes Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky, Orange Juice, Orgeat (Almond), and Lemon Juice topped with Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries for $15 .

There’s now a Negroni with Bombay Sapphire Gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth  for  $15. And you can quench your thirst with the Whiskey Breeze including Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, Cointreau, and Lime Juice with Guava and Mango flavors for $14 . You can also order a classic Moscow Mule with Russian Standard Vodka, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer for $14 .

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The Kentucky Mule features Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer for $15 . Additionally, you can find the classic drinks that are offered throughout Disney World, including the Bahama Mama and Piña CoLava . Other standard drinks include the Magical Star Cocktail , Blue “Glow-Tini “, Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea,  and Captain’s Mai-Tai . These are available at a handful of poolside bars .

There’s also a Godiva Chocolate Martini with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Bols White Crème de Cacao, and Frangelico for $14 . The Opici Family Sangria can also be found across Disney World.

A vast wine selection has also been included on the menu. Wines come from all sorts of locations, including upstate New York, Oregon, and Italy. Options include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot , and more.

Wine can be ordered by the glass or by the bottle . Prices range from $10-$16, and $39-$65 , respectively.

If you’re planning to visit the Turf Club Lounge any time soon, these are the changes you can expect. Stay tuned for more Disney food news!

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