Hello, Angelo, and welcome to planDisney! As a self-proclaimed Disney food connoisseur, I'm
ravenously excited to answer your question about dining in Walt Disney World!
There are a lot of amazing things you can do inside a Disney theme park, but
eating is definitely one of my favorites! On one hand, there's a laundry list of iconic snacks to choose from (DOLE Whip, anyone?). And on the other? Dozens of magical restaurants, each with incredible food and its own unique, highly immersive atmosphere. Just step inside, and you'll feel like you've been transported to a whole new world!
Your visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth is just around the corner, Angelo, and you're smart to start thinking about your dining options ahead of time. You should know that if you're planning to dine at a restaurant located at
Magic Kingdom,
EPCOT,
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, or
Disney's Hollywood Studios, you will need valid theme park admission for that park. However, you
can book your advance dining reservation before you purchase your park ticket.
If this wasn't the answer you were hoping for, I do still have some good news! What many guests don't know is that some of Disney World's most popular dining experiences
aren't inside a theme park at all - they're scattered all over Walt Disney World property, including at Disney Springs and Disney World's many (MANY) resort hotels! And since they're not inside a theme park, you won't need a park ticket to enjoy all the fun!
In case you're interested in dining outside the parks, I'd love to recommend a few of my favorites. For character dining, I always suggest breakfast at
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera over at
Disney's Riviera Resort. My family adores this one for its top-tier food and panoramic views. Not to mention interactions with Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald! If a high-spirited dinner show is more your style, the
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is always a must-do for me. With an all-you-care-to-enjoy menu (including a selection of wine, beer, and sangria), this silly, quirky, comedy spectacular is Disney dining at its best. And in case you're looking for something a bit more romantic,
Narcoossee's at
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a great pick for elegance and sophistication. Wherever you dine in Walt Disney World, magic is sure to follow!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney, Angelo! See ya real soon!
Allison