Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Elena! I see you have a trip planned across the pond to visit Mickey and his pals next yEAR! With more than 200 restaurants on Walt Disney World Resort property, there's something to please every palate. I've put together a shortlist of restaurants, that are not only known for their food, but also for the unique experiences they offer.
We often like to escape the Parks for our evening meal and venture over to one of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. One of our favorite meals can be found at
Sanaa (you had me at bread service) at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village. My teenage boys are big fans of the "all you care to enjoy" skewers at
'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
Toledo, which opened earlier this year at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, moved up to the top of my list when I recently dined here- the tapas are excellent!
For a more upscale dining experience, consider making a reservation at a Signature Restaurant (these dining establishments are two table service credits on the
Disney Dining Plan).
California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort is my favorite, and it has a spectacular view of
Happily Ever After to go with the food. If you want an "In Park" meal,
The Hollywood Brown Derby does not disappoint, and the Famous Cobb Salad is all that it is cracked up to be. Epcot's
Monsieur Paul serves classic French cuisine in a magical setting.
For the most iconic character meal, you can't get any more pixie-dusted than
Cinderella's Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park. To see the classic "Fab Five" Disney characters,
Chef Mickey's is a must-do! And while it's not exactly a character meal,
Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort has been entertaining guests for almost 50 years and is a nostalgic favorite for many families.
Two more restaurants to keep your eye on, Elena, are
Space 220, which opens this winter, and the brand new
Topolino's Terrace at the top of
Disney's Riviera Resort. I hope this gives you some food for thought! Bon appetit!
Eean