Hello Brooke,
I am going to try to make my answers to all of your questions not too in depth but still get all of my favorites in. Here goes.....I gave quite an in depth answer about October weather in Orlando to another guest and to get my full answer please visit
this link.
My 3 favorite Table Service restaurants (in no particular order) are;
1) Narcoosees (at the Grand Floridian Resort), great location, awesome food and very friendly service! (unbelievable place to watch the fireworks from Magic Kingdom with piped in music!).
2) Coral Reef (located in Epcot), I love the atmosphere here and the food is wonderful. great place for the whole family!
3) Kona Café (located in the Polynesian Resort), I love the Hawaiian feel there and the Filet Mignon is to die for! (menu items are subject to change). A walk on the beach and fireworks after dinner.
Okay then, on to Character Dining Experiences;
1) Cinderella's Royal Table!!!!
2) 1900 Park Fare (located in the Grand Floridian Resort). A nice buffet with quite a few (very hard to normally meet) characters!
3) Chef Mickey's (located in the Contemporary Resort), a nice assortment of food available on the buffet and I love how everyday is a celebration here.
My 3 choices for Quick Service Restaurants are as follows;
1) Pepper Market (located at the Coronado Springs Resort), great value if you are on the Dining Plan.
2) Pecos Bill Café (located in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom), great food and an awesome location for viewing parades!
3) Cosmic Rays (located in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom), good offerings of food here with entertainment.
I hope this is what you were looking for!
Brigitta