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Mom and Daughter at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Room
  • On Jul 20, 2011
    Tina from OH Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

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    My family of 4 is traveling to Walt Disney World staying at the Boardwalk for the first time and we are wanting some recommendations on dining. We have been to disney a few times and are looking for something fun and different. We have done the castle.

    Hi Tina:

    Here are some suggestions that work for my family, which includes 5 and 4 year old boys. Your family may have different tastes, but hopefully these recommendations will be a good start to planning your dining.

    You will never go wrong with a character meal at Chef Mickey's. My boys not only enjoy the huge buffet, but their smiles shine when Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Minnie stop by the table to pose for pictures and sign autographs. Cape May Cafe at Breakfast is also a great family character meal. My favorite non-character fun Disney restaurant is Biergarten in the Germany Pavilion at Epcot. As you eat an all-you-can consume German-style buffet (along with some American favorites), you will be entertained by costumed musicians playing traditional German music..

    Other great family-fun favorites include: 50's Prime Time Café (American comfort food and fun service in a period setting); Whispering Canyon Café (Old West themed family-style restaurant); Raglan Road (modern twist on traditional Irish pub food); and Coral Reef (fun experience for kids (and adults) where you can dine in front of stunning underwater views).

    For a fancier night out, consider California Grill atop the Contemporary Resort. California Grill features delicious California Fusion cooking and spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom and the Wishes fireworks show. I would also recommend Le Cellier, a tasty steakhouse at Epcot's Canada Pavilion, Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge, which serves dishes influenced by African, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine, and 'Ohana (for dinner), a Polynesian family-style restaurant, focusing on grilled-meats.

    Another idea is the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, which is a vaudeville-style dinner show featuring favorites like fried chicken, smoked bbq pork ribs, fresh corn bread, and strawberry shortcake.

    Enjoy your vacation.
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Meet the Panelist: Jonas, New York

I am a family man and huge Disney fan raising two awesome and rambunctious boys.  As Disney Vacation Club members, we travel to Walt Disney World often. Learn More About Jonas

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