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Mom and daughter on Expedition Everest; Animal Kingdom
  • On Mar 26, 2015
    Jessica from LA Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I have 2 boys 15 & 10 - would mickeys backyard bbq be to young for them or do older kids enjoy it? Any other breakfast or dinner choices you would recommend for their age group?

    Jessica:

    With a 10-year-old and a 15-year-old among my crew, I feel Mickey's Backyard Barbecue would be a little juvenile for them. However, I don't know a teenager who would turn down all-you-can-eat Mickey Ice Cream bars!

    I would recommend looking at the following for some alternatives:

    • 'Ohana: My sons love the all-you-can-eat skewers served tableside. I love the fact that I know how much their appetites will cost me as well as the bread pudding. Time your dining to enjoy the Magic Kingdom's fireworks from the restaurant or the Polynesian's marina.
    • Narcoossee's: Water-side dining and a menu that includes both surf and turf marks a special occasion. My kids were blown away by the view of the Magic Kingdom's fireworks. It makes a memorable last-night dinner.
    • Sci-Fi: There's simply something fun about eating in a car while watching old movies of 100-feet-tall monsters from the '50's for my bunch. Like the other two restaurants, its menu provides something for everyone.
    • San Angel Inn: I didn't realize this restaurant "under the stars" inside of Epcot's Mexican pavilion was so intriguing until my teenager said he wanted to go back. 

    I found that the older my children get, the more they want less characters and more of a dining "experience" that we won't find at home with a menu that offers familiar entrees. Using this as a guide may help you.

    Wishing y'all a magical vacation!
    Whitney​

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Meet the Panelist: Whitney, Mississippi

My family of 6 appreciates Disney's value! Although Ft. Wilderness is our second home, we've enjoyed the resorts for business, reunions and romantic getaways. For me, Disney also means dining: last count, I'd eaten at 55 restaurants around the World! Learn More About Whitney

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