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  • On Jan 5, 2010
    Kelly from NC 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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    Looking for several restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner. We'd like to make reservations before Jan 15. This is our first trip to Disney. We have a 5 year old daughter and a 9 year old son. We are going the first week in March (5 days).

    Hi Kelly:

    Eating is one of my favorite things to do, and Disney makes it easy by offering a number of wonderful dining establishments. Disney restaurants range from award-winning establishments to quick-service dining options. Common elements the restaurants all share are great food and wonderful theming. With scores of restaurants throughout the parks, the resorts, and Downtown Disney, I can't provide an exhaustive list, but I'll share some of my family's favorite locations to make an advance dining reservation to help you plan your trip:

    For signature dining experiences, my family enjoys dining at the California Grill, which boasts breath-taking views of Cinderella's Castle and the Wishes fireworks display; Artists Point, serving Pacific Northwest Specialties at the Wilderness Lodge Resort; Jiko featuring traditional Indian, Mediterranean and African cuisine with conventional fare at Animal Kingdom Lodge; and the tropically-themed 'Ohanas restaurant in Disney's Polynesian Resort.

    Each trip, my family also enjoys a few meals at one of the countries in Epcot's World Showcase, such as Le Cellier (Canada) or Rose & Crown (England).

    Other favorites include the water-themed Coral Reef in Epcot and Irish fare at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney.

    For all-you-can-eat buffets, your family may enjoy Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge), Biergarten (Germany in Epcot), Tusker House (Animal Kingdom), and Cape May Café (Beach Club Resort). For a character meal, consider breakfast at Chef Mickeys (Contemporary Resort).

    Your family and children may have various food preferences.  Menus can usually be found on allears.net by searching for "menus." You can explore more and make advance dining reservations online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE.

    Enjoy your first trip.
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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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