Hello Bonnie,
It sounds as if we could be kindred spirits! I, too, like to plan my day around the park hours and I'm so glad to hear you are thinking ahead. Historically, the
park hours are posted approximately 180 days out. So, sometime just after the new year, you should be able to begin looking for those times to be announced. Please keep in mind that these hours can be modified or changed without notice.
Now, speaking of dining, I hope you will consider trying some of my favorite spots. One of the newest restaurants to Magic Kingdom is
Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland. I recently dined here and was amazed at the wonderful details in the theming and the delicious offerings on the menu. It was hard to choose just one thing, but I highly recommend the Sustainable Fish and the Rice Noodle Bowl with Chicken. You should also get a kick out of the clever menu names and descriptions. We literally laughed out loud while reading the menu. Another dining spot to consider is one of my all-time favorites, the
Biergarten Restaurant in the Germany Pavilion at Epcot. This is one of my family's must-dos each and every trip. The bountiful buffet is hearty and delicious and the entertainment is outstanding.
I hope you have a magical time planning your upcoming trip. Thank you for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel and feel free to stop back by with more questions.
~Allison L