Hello Alyssa,
I'm so thrilled to know you're planning a magical extended family trip to Walt Disney World Resort next summer, you must all be very excited indeed!
I'm a big fan of the great value for money
2016 Disney Dining Plan which allows Guests so much freedom to choose delicious dining options and restaurants including Disney Character and Signature Dining.
Currently entitlements for the 2016 Disney Dining Plan are per Guest aged 3 years old and over: 1x Rapid Fill Resort Refillable Mug, 1x Snack, 1x Table-Service Meal and 1x Quick-Service Meal per night of stay; these can be used in any desired way until all entitlements are depleted, in addition 2x Table-Service Meals can be exchanged for Cinderella's Royal Table, Signature Dining or a Dinner Show.
Here just for you are my top 3 suggestions for family dining -
1)
Chef Mickey's; dine in style with the Big Cheese himself and some of his favourite Disney pals.
2)
'Ohana; a Polynesian feast awaits at this beautiful dining location where Guests can even opt for a friendly start to the day at
Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch. 3)
Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs Marketplace; enjoy a wild meal at this amazingly themed eatery.
You may also wish to check out this
Disney Springs website for the scoop on the newly enhanced and renamed Downtown Disney Area.
~ Jane