It's great to see you here today at the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Daphnj!
Dining is my absolute favorite thing to do at Walt Disney World Resort, and one of the reasons why my family and I love it so much is that there are so many options to choose from. If you love buffet or family-style dining, traditional table-service, or an indulgent prix fixe meal, there is something to enjoy for every palate and every budget.
In French, the term "prix fixe" means "fixed price", so you can enjoy your multi-course meal for the same price no matter which menu items you decide to order. When you eat at a restaurant that has a prix fixe menu, like
Be Our Guest Restaurant or
Cinderella's Royal Table at
Magic Kingdom Park, everyone will pay the same price to sit down and dine at the table but you can make choices for your appetizers and entrées based off of what is on the menu that day. Some of these restaurants feature a menu item with exciting luxury ingredients like caviar or Wagyu beef from Japan, and if you want to order these items they are available at an additional charge. There are plenty of menu items to choose from that do not incur any surcharges, so feel free to pick whatever works best for you! Alcoholic and specialty beverages are another example of something that you can order for an extra charge but, of course, you can always enjoy a world-class meal without spending anything more than the prix fixe menu price.
I hope this answers your question, Daphnj, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation!
Jessica