Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Samantha!
The Disney Dining Plan is a Disney food lovers dream come true, and it is a convenient way to experience many of the unique Disney dining locations found across the Walt Disney World Resort. The good news is that since you're on the
Deluxe Dining Plan, sushi is typically included with your meal as an appetizer. There be some exceptions, so I recommend asking your server for clarification when you're seated. I recently treated myself to
California Grill's Angry Dragon Roll after I ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon, and let me tell you it was worth running all those magical miles! In general, the Artisanal Hand-formed Pizzas, Hand-rolled Sushi, and anything from the Soup, Salads, and Appetizers sections are fair game for starters here. At
Kona Cafe, it is my understanding that the Sushi Rolls can be ordered as an appetizer as well.
I was able to speak to a manager at
Toyko Dining, and since the Mitsukoshi company owns this EPCOT restaurant, their policy differs slightly. Here, you can order any of their signature appetizers like the highly recommended Sesame and Chili Edamame or Spicy Tempura Calamari. Unfortunately, the Nigiri Sushi is not included on the Deluxe Dining Plan. If you'd like to have sushi, you can have one item from the Specialty Rolls or two choices from the Classic Rolls section, but it must be ordered as your entrée. After dinner, spend some time wandering around the fabulous
Mitsukoshi Department Store. They have an assortment of authentic Japanese merchandise, but my favorite thing to do it watch the "Pick a Pearl" ceremony!
I hope this gives you some food for thought! Sayonara, Samantha!
Eean