Hi Andrew,
I am excited that you and your family are headed down to the Most Magical Place on Earth! We regularly visit with our whole family and it is an absolute blast to have everyone together but being the planner can feel a little overwhelming. Hopefully, we can help point you in the right direction for your upcoming trip.
While there is not a printable PDF guide for you, there is a website with a plethora of information to help you and your family make all of your dining decisions. I recommend sending your party an email containing links for all the information they will need. Under the dining section on the Walt Disney World website, you can filter for multiple things that help you decide where you would like to eat. All you need to do is click the filter button and choose either
restaurants that take the 2024 Disney Dining Plan or
restaurants that take the 2024 Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan to get a detailed look at all the participating restaurants. The beauty of this is that now you can click through and view the menus at each location and make an informed decision on where you want to eat.
Advanced Dining Reservations will open 60 days before the first day of your vacation. Some of the more popular restaurants, especially character dining experiences, will fill up quickly. You will need to make sure that your family has an idea of where they want to eat and get these reservations booked as soon as possible.
If you are looking for some recommendations for where to eat, I have a few favorites that are must-dos for me on vacation. My favorite restaurants included in the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan are
D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs,
Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom,
Woody's Lunch Box at Hollywood Studios, and
Pinocchio Village Haus at Magic Kingdom for the surprise views! On the Disney Dining Plan, I love to prioritize character dining experiences like
Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort and
Tusker House at Animal Kingdom if I am traveling with kids. If it is an adults-only night, I make a beeline for
Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom for something a little more adventurous.
Happy Planning,
Jenna