Hi Chelsea!
You can absolutely visit any of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels for shopping or dining and I highly encourage you to do so! Each Disney Resort has its own theme and personality. It's really fun to Resort hop! If you have a chance, take a ride on the Resort Monorail and hop off at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. They are all so different and stunningly unique. Be sure to pick up a Dole Whip at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The Polynesian Resort is also home to my favorite restaurant, 'Ohana.
'Ohana is a family-style restaurant serving Polynesian inspired sides as well as delicious meats on a skewer brought right to your table. To me, the sides and the 'Ohana bread pudding for dessert are the best parts of dinner. Don't have adventurous eaters in your family? The kids can still order the standards like mac n cheese, chicken nuggets and fries or a burger.
Disney's BoardWalk Inn Resort is a lot of fun, especially at night. There are fabulous restaurants,
a fun ice cream shop, a margarita stand, carnival games and engaging entertainment on
Disney's BoardWalk each night.
Trattoria al Forno offers a fantastic italian dinner or a fun character breakfast with Princesses AND their Princes.
Please stop back by if you have any additional questions.
Have a magical day!
Leslie