Hey there, Aman. Welcome back to planDisney! I see that you've visited us before, but I haven't had the pleasure of chatting with you. I'm so happy to be the panelist helping you today. I'm glad you know you are always as welcome as can be here at planDisney!
I see you're planning an enchanting holiday vacation in The Most Magical Place on Earth. How special! There truly is nothing more magical than visiting Walt Disney World during
the most merry time of the year! Since you have some dining reservations to make, let's pull up a chair and get right to your delicious question. Choosing between Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera and Story Book Dining at Artist Point is not an easy decision! You've selected two restaurants that would rank at the top of any foodie's list!
Let's start with
Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort. This dining location offers ultra-chic French and Italian flavors that do not disappoint. You'll find entrées like Duck À L'Orange and delicious Filet Mignon, and I highly recommend the Tiramisu Crème Brûlée for dessert! YUM! Dinner at this upscale restaurant is considered a Disney Signature Dining experience, so an appropriate dress code is required. While the food is magically sophisticated and the service is impeccable, what I loved most about this dining location was the view! This restaurant is located on the rooftop of the Resort hotel. Not only can you get a "magic carpet view" around Disney property, but if you time your dinner just right, you may also catch the
EPCOT fireworks. You are also welcome to step outside onto the rooftop patio to take the perfect pictures to remember your special dinner.
Now let's head over to
Story Book Dining at Artist Point, located in the beautiful
Wilderness Lodge. Disney's Wilderness Lodge is always stunning, but adding in the fact that you'll be there during the holidays makes it even more magical! Their Christmas tree is most definitely one not to miss! At the restaurant, you will love being transported into an enchanted forest where you can dine with Snow White, share laughs with Dopey and Grumpy, and show the utmost respect to The Queen—trust me, she will accept nothing less! The food here represents upscale dining at its finest, featuring dishes like Royal Prime Rib Roast and Brothers Grimm Herbed Chicken. And try the Poison Apple for dessert-I promise it's safe!
Now here we are at the point in this question where you are asking which one to choose. Aman, my top recommendation would be to choose both on different nights! But if this isn't possible, then I would pick Topolino's Terrace for a special occasion like a date night, anniversary, or celebration. If you are looking for an upscale dinner experience that is also full of Disney magic, without hesitation, I would choose Story Book Dining.
Since I love them both, I decided to call Snow White herself. When it comes to making a decision, she is the
fairest of them all, after all. She says Story Book Dining is the apple of her eye, so we'll give the edge to dining at the Wilderness Lodge.
Aman, no matter what you choose, I know you'll have a pixie-dusted dining experience, and it will be the perfect location! I'm wishing you nothing but magical moments, holiday cheer, and delicious foods! It's been my pleasure to meet you!
WISHING you WELL,
Shonette