Hi Colleen! Welcome back to planDisney!
I'm excited to hear about your upcoming trip to the
Walt Disney World Resort! I can't think of a better place to escape the middle of winter than enjoying the Most Magical Place on Earth in the Sunshine State!
When traveling from
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, some dining locations and resorts will be closer than others. Disney's Riviera Resort, where
Topolino's Terrance is located, will be your closest option. Since there are no direct Disney-provided transportation options from resort to resort, you will need to get creative when traveling to your destination. You can opt for a ride-share service, although this will come with a cost.
Minnie Van Service is available when using the Lyft app, which is a decorated vehicle operated by a friendly Disney Cast Member. Riviera Resort will take roughly 10 minutes using this service.
If you are looking for a new experience, both 'Ohana and Tusker House Restaurant will be excellent options.
'Ohana is located at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, which is about a 12-15 minute drive using a ride-share service. Your other option will be to take a Disney Bus from your resort to the Magic Kingdom Park. Once you arrive here, you can use the Resort Monorail to get to the Polynesian Village Resort. This route will take a bit longer, since you will need to account for two modes of transportation and wait times for each.
Tusker House Restaurant is located at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, which requires a separate park ticket for entry. If you plan to visit the park on this day, then you can select an Advanced Dining Reservation for this restaurant. Travel time will depend on the wait time for the bus and the time it takes to enter the park. I suggest giving yourself an hour to get to your reservation safely on time.
Colleen, I hope this information helps you plan for your stay! Stop back and
see us again at planDisney!
Greg