The Magic Kingdom

Dining on Main Street U.S.A.
A good portion of Main Street is dedicated to dining as you can see by the lengthy list just below.

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
**
$$-$$$
Specialty: Italian (Kids Menu)
Indoor full service
Open for lunch and dinner
Tony’s is a sit-down restaurant offering a menu with an Italian flair. Themed to Lady and the Tramp, this eatery features wrought-iron accents and a fanciful decor.

Specialties include pizza, pastas, salads and sandwiches at lunch, with an array of traditional Italian favorites at dinner. Located near the park’s entrance, this restaurant tends to be a bit quieter during the lunch hour. Dinner however is usually quite busy as many stop on their way out of the park. Advanced Dining Reservations are highly suggested if you plan on dining here any time after 4:00 p.m.

The Plaza Restaurant
*
$-$$
Specialty: American (Kids Menu)
Indoor sit-down service (with limited outdoor patio seating)
Open for lunch and dinner
The Plaza is a sit-down restaurant on the corner of Main Street, offering a menu filled with sandwiches of all sorts, salads, and burgers with a large selection of ice cream, shakes, and floats for dessert. The decor is fanciful and in keeping with Main Street’s 1800s theme however is not nearly as enticing for children as it is for adults. As one of Disney’s smaller restaurants, it fills up rather quickly at times; Advanced Dining - Reservations may be necessary during peak seasons.

Casey’s Corner
*
$
Specialty: American (No Separate Kids Menu)
Indoor counter service (with limited outdoor patio seating)
Casey’s is a counter-service eatery with a baseball motif running throughout. The red-and-white striped decor is reminiscent of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, though here you will find jumbo hot dogs, fabulous fries, and cold drinks (among a few other items) on the menu. The backroom features a large screen showing short cartoons with bleacher-style seating. Though one of the smaller eateries, it is a popular spot for a snack or a late-night stop on the way out of the park. It’s also a really great place to view the nightly fireworks display, especially with its small outdoor seating area facing Cinderella Castle.

Food for Thought
For those of you with children who only eat hot dogs (or at least prefer them above all else) consider getting one (or two) to go. Many times you’ll find that kids, especially younger ones, are more apt to eat on the go that to sit and savor their meal. Doing this may also save you from the occasional defiance you may encounter at the designated time you’ve decided to dine.

The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
*
$
Specialty: Desserts (No Separate Kids Menu)
Indoor counter service
The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is a counter-service eatery that features Edy’s Grand ice cream in almost every flavor. This is by far the Magic Kingdom’s best spot for hard ice cream as it offers the largest selection anywhere in the park (elsewhere your more likely to find ice cream bars and soft serve treats).

The Main Street Bakery
*
$
Specialty: Pastries and Desserts (No Separate Kids Menu)
Indoor counter service
The bakery offers pastries, cookies, and cakes, all of which are large enough to share. If you didn’t have time to stop for breakfast before you got to the park, you need go no farther. Espresso, cappuccino, and smoothies (among other refreshments) are available as well. Don’t plan on sitting down here however as the available indoor seating is extremely limited (it’s possible you may get lucky however). Be prepared to head elsewhere (though the two tables just outside the doorway are likely to be occupied as well) or eat on the go. If you do prefer to sit, and there are no seats available, make your way up Main Street (towards Cinderella Castle) and turn right at the corner. Someof the best seats in the park lie just beyond the Plaza Restaurant.

The Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station
*
$
Specialty: Asian (Kids Menu)
Outdoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner (seasonally)
The Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station is a counter-service restaurant offering Asian fusion foods from noodle bowls to stir fry to salads. It has a tremendously large (though well-covered) outdoor seating area, great for people-watching while you’re eating. Just beyond is a smaller uncovered seating area if you prefer to soak up the Florida sunshine. Because the restaurant is off to the side a bit between Main Street and Tomorrowland, it is often overlooked as guests are making their way to the Tomorrowland attractions, and as such it makes a rather good choice for a less crowded atmosphere. Of course, the sheer number of tables helps too.

The Crystal Palace
***
$$-$$$
Specialty: American (Kids Menu)
Character dining
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Crystal Palace is by far one of the best character dining experiences in the entire Walt Disney World Resort. It is also one of the most spectacular restaurants in the park, as its name implies. It is beautifully adorned with glass and surrounded by flowers and gardens, looking as if it were transported directly out of the Victorian era. A varied and rather good all-you-can-eat buffet (including a dessert buffet with make-your-own sundaes and cones) is the fare at this restaurant. The menu actually changes rather frequently, but the choices are always numerous and include plenty of kid-friendly favorites. Pooh and his friends come around to each and every table spending a few moments with every child in the restaurant. This one is a family favorite, so I would highly recommend making Advanced Dining Reservations (as I would with any character dining experience in the resort). Just be prepared for the prices to run on the high side (though this is the case for all of the buffets, so the hungrier you are the better).
Breakfast: Adult $ 18.99 Children 3-9 $ 10.99
Lunch: Adult $ 20.99 Children 3-9 $ 11.99
Dinner: Adult $ 27.99 Children 3-9 $ 12.99

As a Note:
Because character dining is most often served as a buffet meal the prices are usually set for each meal. I have included the actual pricing to give you the most accurate idea of just what the cost will be. Keep in mind however that prices change often and the prices listed can easily be off by a dollar or 2, sometimes more. Be sure to check the official Walt Disney World web site or travel-insights.com for the most current and up-todate pricing available just prior to your vacation to be sure you don’t experience sticker shock after you’ve arrived.

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Dining in Adventureland
Adventureland has a handful of small snack stops as well as 1 counter-service restaurant within its boundaries.

Aloha Isle (across from the Swiss Family Treehouse)
**
$
Specialty: Drinks and Fruity Treats
Walk-up outdoor snack spot
This little walk-up snack spot features Dole Whip treats, pineapple floats, juices, and other cold drinks. Some of the best treats in the park are served here so be sure to stop by on your way through. Just so you know however the pineapple spears aren’t really served in spear as the name would reflect, rather they are in a sealed plastic bag and served with a fork.

The Sunshine Tree Terrace
*
$
Specialty: Drinks and Fruity Treats
Walk-up outdoor snack spot
Another great stop for a cold drink or treat, the Sunshine Tree Terrace, found just behind the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, features some great Citrus specialties from slush drinks to frozen yogurt in flavors like raspberry, orange, and lemonade. They also offer cappuccino, espresso, and other drinks.

El Pirata Y el Perico
**
$-$$
Specialty: Tex-Mex
Outdoor counter service (covered outdoor seating) Open for lunch and dinner
(seasonally)
Open for lunch and dinner (seasonally)
This little counter-service café features tacos and taco salads, nachos, and hot dogs (for those little or even not so little pirates not quite accustomed to Tex-Mex yet).

There is covered outdoor seating, but I have found that if you simply head to your left you will find yourself entering (from the back) one of the many indoor seating areas of Pecos Bills Café. The restaurant is only open seasonally, so be aware it may or may not be operational when you visit. Check your Times Guide when you enter the park to see if they’re open that day so you’ll know before you get there.

Frontier Fries
*
Walk-up snack spot
While the name implies that it’s in Frontierland, it’s actually located just in between Adventureland and Frontierland. This small snack stop features McDonald’s french fries and cold drinks. It’s the perfect place to pick up some familiar food for the picky eaters and toddlers in the family.

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Dining in Frontierland

Pecos Bill’s Café
***
$-$$ ($$ by the time you add on your drink and/or dessert to select items)
Specialty: American, Southwestern (kids menu)
Indoor counter service (with additional outdoor patio seating)
Open for lunch and dinner
This one’s a family (and personal) favorite in the long list of counter-service eateries. The seating capacity is simply tremendous, but what differentiates this restaurant is the cozier atmosphere created by separating the seating into several smaller rooms. The dark wood and decor (with golden stucco, wrought iron chandeliers, and tile accents running throughout the many rooms) are reminiscent of an old western saloon. If you prefer the sunshine, there’s a small outdoor patio as well. The menu features hot dogs and burgers, salads and sandwiches, with a fabulous chicken wrap. Almost everything comes with fries, but you can substitute carrots if you prefer a healthier side, if not simply ask for it à la carte. The kids’ meals even come with a small bag of character-shaped cookies. The meals are served relatively plain, but don’t fret, there’s a well-stocked fixin’s bar full of lettuce, tomatoes, relish and pickles, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and of course cheese, all to top off your meal to your liking.

Aunt Polly’s Dockside Inn
$
Specialty: desserts and snacks
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
If you find yourself on Tom Sawyer Island and in need of a quick pick-me-up, Aunt Polly’s Dockside Inn features a small selection of sweets and treats. Drinks are available as well. This little snack spot is only open seasonally, so check the Times Guide to see if it‘s open when if you intend on scouting out the island on an empty stomach.

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Dining in Liberty Square
There are 3 eateries to choose from in Liberty Square, each with its own unique atmosphere and offerings.

The Liberty Tree Tavern
*
$-$$
Specialty: Traditional American (kids menu)
Open for lunch (a-la-carte) and dinner (buffet)
Character dinner (buffet)
This restaurant is practically a tribute to Early American decor with a somewhat presidential flair. The atmosphere is a bit more extravagant than that of other restaurants in the area, but it is still a very appropriate place to bring the entire family (just as all of the theme park restaurants are). The lunch menu includes pot roast, roast turkey, New England clam chowder, fish, sandwiches, and soups. Dinner is served family style, with the food placed in the center of the table for all to take what they please) The menu includes all-you-can-eat salad, roast turkey, beef, pork chops, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and macaroni and cheese (with a handful of other choices as well). Dinner also brings with it some of your favorite Disney characters while you dine. The cost for character dining here is $27.99 for an adult and $12.99 for kids 3-9.

Colombia Harbour House
**
$-$$ ($$ by the time you add in a drink and/or dessert to select menu items)
Specialty: American, Seafood (kids menu)
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
This is another personal favorite for both food and atmosphere. This quaint little restaurant is split up into several rooms to create a more cozy dining experience with some rooms upstairs, some rooms down. With its New England nautical theme and its not-so-familiar fare (fish, chicken, sandwiches, salads, and New England clam chowder, not to mention bologna sandwiches and macaroni and cheese for the kids), the Colombia Harbour House offers a good diversion from the usual fast-food offerings found throughout the park.

Sleepy Hollow
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot.
Open seasonally
Ice cream, funnel cakes, and other treats, as well as a variety of beverages, are all served here.

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Dining in Fantastyland

The Pinocchio Village Haus
*
$
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
The neatest feature of this restaurant is the view. Some of the windows overlook the It’s a Small World dock, where riders are getting both on and off. The menu here features hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, so there’s certainly something for everybody. Something to think about, though, is that it’s located smack in the middle of one of the most popular children’s areas in the park, which makes it rather crowded during both lunch and dinner.

Scuttle’s Landing
$
Outdoor walk-up snack stand
Frozen Sodas and icy cold drinks are available to cool you off on a hot day. It’s located just behind Dumbo the Flying Elephant.

Cinderella’s Royal Table
***
$$-$$$
Indoor sit-down dining
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Character dining during all meals
Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother, and an array of other princesses (the characters will vary daily) join in the fun at breakfast and lunch, though expect to make Advanced Dining Arrangements (and in this case, full payment--no matter which meal you choose-- is required at the time you do so) if you expect to join in yourself. This is by far one of the most popular character dining experiences in the park, which, given its location (Cinderella’s Castle), should come as no surprise. At breakfast and expect an array of American fare including fruit, eggs, bacon, pastries, French toast, and an array of other items, served tableside (keeping in mind it’s all you can eat). Lunch and dinner feature a set menu of select entrees in which to choose from. Seafood, pasta, and sandwiches are among the fare for lunch while dinner brings with it a more adult menu (though there is of course a children’s menu as well) featuring prime rib, salmon, lamb, with additional yet similar items to choose from as well. Dinner however, is hosted by the Fairy Godmother and includes in the price a special edition lithograph and a photo package.
Breakfast: Adult $ 31.99 Children 3-9 $ 21.99
Lunch: Adult $ 33.99 Children 3-9 $ 22.99
Dinner: Adult $ 39.99 Children 3-9 $ 24.99

As a Note:
Because character dining is most often served as a buffet meal the prices are usually set for each meal. I have included the actual pricing to give you the most accurate idea of just what the cost will be. Keep in mind however that prices change often and the prices listed can easily be off by a dollar or 2, sometimes more. Be sure to check the official Walt Disney World web site or travel-insights.com for the most current and up-todate pricing available just prior to your vacation to be sure you don’t experience sticker shock after you’ve arrived.

Enchanted Grove
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
Cold drinks and coffee drinks are served up here.

Mrs. Potts’ Cupboard
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
Another great place to cool off. It features ice cream treats, including cones,
floats, sundaes, and shakes.
Dining in Toontown
Toontown Farmer’s Market is the only spot in town (Toontown, that is) to grab a snack or drink. As the name implies, it’s a somewhat open marketplace with a selection of the usual snacks and drinks, but the bonus is that you’ll find fresh fruit here as well.

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Dining in Tomorrowland

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
**
$-$$ ($$ by the time you add in a drink and/or dessert)
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Indoor counter service
Open for lunch and dinner
Another family (and personal) favorite, Cosmic Ray’s has a tremendous amount of indoor seating available. The menu is varied, offering a variety of chicken dishes, hot dogs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and soups. The only drawback here is that there are 3 separate stations from which to order, each with its own menu. If you choose an item from one menu and the kids choose something off another, you will find yourself having to wait in line twice (maybe even 3 times). Other than that, the varied menu practically ensures that no one will walk away hungry.

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
If you need to cool off, this is just the place. Ice cream, frozen yogurt, cold drinks, and fruit cups are all on the menu.

Cool Ship
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
If you need a cold drink, you can get one here. If you need a snack, head a few doors over to Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies.

The Launching Pad at Rockettower Plaza
*
$
Outdoor walk-up snack spot
Snacks, including those tremendously large smoked turkey legs, and drinks are available here at the base of the Astro Orbiter.

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Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary
Counter Service
**
$-$$
Specialty: Multi-cultural (kids menu)
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Offering more than your usual fare, the menu includes items such as a Cuban sandwich, fish and chips, a tabbouleh wrap, chicken curry, and cheeseburgers. The service is fairly quick (as counter service at Disney goes), though it is one of the least themed restaurants in the park. Its biggest claim to fame is the TV monitors that line the walls featuring commercials for some of the popular ABC TV shows. Only indoor seating is available.

Backlot Express
*
$-$$
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
Cheeseburgers, chicken strips, hot dogs, and turkey sandwiches are the main menu items here. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

Catalina Eddie’s
*
$-$$
Specialty: Pizza
Open for lunch and dinner
Pizza of every sort, including cheese, pepperoni, and barbeque chicken, and salads are served here. Only outdoor seating is available, though 2 of the areas (there are several) are covered.

Dip Site (on-the-go)
*
$-$$
Specialty: Philly cheese-steak sandwich and snacks
Open seasonally
This quick stop may have only one main menu item but it’s a biggie. The Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are prepared as you watch, and as you like, and will keep you going for a good long time. Only outdoor seating is available.

Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner (on-the-go)
*
$-$$
Specialty: Snacks
Cookies, chips, pretzels, and a variety of drinks are served here. Only outdoor seating, and very little of it, is available.

Rosie’s All-American Café
*
$-$$
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
Chicken strips, a variety of burgers, soups, salads, and sandwiches are served here. Only outdoor seating is available, though 2 of the areas (there are several) are covered.

Starring Rolls Café (on-the-go)
*
$-$$
Specialty: sandwiches, pastries
Open for breakfast and lunch
If you’re hungry for the famous Brown Derby Cobb salad, but prefer to dine in a more casual setting this is the place to go. In addition they serve deli-style sandwiches, salads, and assorted pastries. Only outdoor seating, and very little of it, is available.

The Flatbread Grill
**
$-$$
Specialty: wraps
Open for lunch and dinner
Mediterranean wraps of chicken, beef, and lamb, are served here. Salads are available as well. To cap off your meal try a dessert or specialty cocktails, they may just the ticket. Only outdoor seating is available here, however a good portion of it is often shaded from the sun.

Toy Story Pizza Planet Arcade
*
$-$$
Specialty: Pizza
Open for lunch
A small variety of pizzas are served up along with salads. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Be aware however that the arcade is located just next to the restaurant. If you want to avoid the games, and think it may be difficult to do, you should probably head elsewhere for lunch.

Consider This:
Almost every one of MGM’s full service restaurants are filled to capacity almost from the minute they open their doors until the minute they close up for the evening. They feature some of the most unique theming found anywhere in Walt Disney World, which also makes them some of the most popular restaurants in the parks. Advanced Dining Reservations are a must if you’re set on eating at any of them (in particular the 50’s Prime Time Café, the Sci-Fi Dinner Theater, and the Hollywood Brown Derby). You may occasionally luck out and be able to get your name on the waiting list (which can often reach to an hour or more) however it’s highly unlikely -- and the larger your party the less likely it becomes. Only once in the many years I’ve attempted it was I ever able to do this -- and it was when I was alone.

50’s Prime Time Café
***
$$-$$$
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
Like a visit to Mom’s kitchen back in the 1950s, the Prime Time Café takes you back to a time when Formica counters and chrome accents were in style. The restaurant is comprised of several miniature kitchens, each uniquely decorated, some with shelves lined with knick-knacks, others with curtained windows, still others with their own stove, refrigerator, sink, and counter top upon which sits a black and white TV running reruns of I Love Lucy or The Dick Van Dyke Show and others. Ask to be seated in a “kitchen” near the front or middle of the restaurant where the unique decor is at its best. The very back seating area is bland by comparison, with tables and booths simply set along the length of the room. Don’t be surprised if your waitress (or waiter) scolds you for putting your elbows on the table or for not eating all your veggies -- it’s all part of the fun. The menu is rather varied, featuring familiar favorites like meatloaf, pot roast, and fried chicken, along with pork, seafood, and steak entrées. The drink list is unique, and the desserts (which you can check out on the View Master) aren’t to be passed up, so be sure to save some room. Kids are sure to get a kick out of the glowing ice cubes in their drinks. Only indoor seating is available.

Hollywood & Vine
**
$$
Specialty: American
Open for lunch and dinner
The buffet changes daily, but you can always expect a variety of entrées that often include steaks, seafood, pasta, vegetables, salads, and more. The atmosphere, a cross between a diner and a cafeteria, is by comparison rather unimaginative, though it’s still quite pleasant. Indoor and outdoor patio seating is available.

The Hollywood Brown Derby
*** for adults
* for kids
$$-$$$
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
One of the fancier restaurants in the park, the atmosphere is reminiscent of the clubs popular in Hollywood back in the 1920s and 1930s that were frequented by the stars and starlets of the day. White linens on the tables, large rounded booths, the many sketches of their famous guests lining the walls, and the potted palm trees all help to create an elegant decor. The menu includes the famous Cobb Salad, of course, as well as an array of pork, seafood, chicken, and beef dishes (all prepared with a rather sophisticated flair), among others. The prices are a bit higher than at most other restaurants in the park, but the food and the atmosphere are a few steps above the others as well. All Disney restaurants most certainly welcome children, but if you have preschoolers or younger children, this fabulous restaurant would not likely be your best choice for a meal. Only indoor seating is available.

Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
***
$-$$$
Specialty: Italian (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
Pastas, pizzas, seafood, and flatbreads served up with a traditional yet upscale flair in this neighborhood eatery. Checkered curtains and exposed brick add to the cozy family-style atmosphere. If your family’s in the mood for Italian, Mama’s makes for a far better choice when compared to some of the counter service spots mentioned above. Only indoor seating is available.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
*** with kids
$-$$$
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
Kids especially get a kick out of this restaurant as you dine in your car while watching sci-fi flicks on the giant screen under the starlit sky. Yes, you’re still indoors, but you feel like you’re out at the drive-in thanks to that Disney magic and imagineering.

The menu is filled with familiar favorites including ribs, chicken, steak, seafood, and sandwiches. Only indoor seating is available.

There are of course plentiful snack spots located throughout the park offering everything from drinks to desserts and more. Some of the more notable include Anaheim Produce which serves an array of fresh fruits and veggies and is located along Sunset Boulevard in the Sunset Ranch Market area, and KRNR The Rock Station which serves frozen lemonade, smoothies, soft serve ice cream, and snacks and is located just outside of the Rock N Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.

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Dining at the Animal Kingdom

At the Oasis
No eateries are located at the Oasis, but The Rainforest Café isn’t far away.

The Rainforest Café
***
$-$$$
Specialty: American (kids’ menu)
Appropriate for all ages (the very young may find it over-stimulating).
Web site: www.rainforestcafe.com

Rainforest Café Menu
The minute you enter, you’re surrounded by the tropical rainforest that the restaurant is so aptly named for. Lush foliage, vines, trees, and flowering plants climb the walls and the ceilings, while elephants, chimpanzees, and other wildlife can be seen and heard throughout. As much as most kids are entranced by the surroundings, I have to say that some younger ones may find it entirely overstimulating, at times even a bit scary.

The animatronics are relatively realistic and the sound effects can be a bit loud. Combine this with the occasional indoor thunderstorm complete with claps of thunder and flashes of lightning, and it may go either way. Most kids do fare quite well and ask to come back again.

The menu is rather extensive (there’s almost too much to choose from), offering an array of choices for kids and adults alike. My only objection is the large gift shop located right out in front with absolutely no way to avoid passing by it. Be aware that this is one of the busiest restaurants anywhere around, and the wait for a table can get rather lengthy. Making Advanced Dining Reservations is highly suggested.

So You Know
If your plans include dining at the Rainforest Café, either for dinner or at any time during the busier seasons, be sure to make advance dining reservations. The park closes between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., which is just in time for the dinner rush, and it is after all an ideal place to stop for a bite on the way out. You’ll be competing not only with everyone in the park headed home for the day and in need of dinner but also with those coming from throughout Disney property who want to experience this unique and stimulating restaurant (this is one of the very few theme park restaurants that you can dine at without having to enter the park itself). Something worth noting for those already at the park - there’s an entrance accessible from within the park just before reaching the information and guest services area near the park entrance.

At Camp Mickey and Minnie
No shops or eateries are located at Camp Mickey and Minnie.

On Discovery Island
To the right you’ll almost immediately come across Safari Coffee. For those starting early in the day, it’s the place to stop for pastries and a coffee, cappuccino, espresso, or soda pop. The Flame Tree Barbecue, probably the best restaurant in the park, is a bit farther up on the right, located between the island and DinoLand (which also makes it one of the most popular in the park, so beware of lines that can get long at the peak meal times). This outdoor walk-up counterservice eatery features barbecue ribs, chicken, beef, and pork sandwiches along with salads.

Hidden down in and behind the restaurant, just to the left, is a good-sized and very shaded and tiered eating area filled with tables and a gazebo of sorts . Bright oranges and brilliant shades of red immediately catch your eye, while lizards, frogs, and bats are carved into and protruding from this eye-catching and colorful building. Safari Pretzel offers soft pretzels and soda pop.
The Safari Barbecue, about midway through the island, serves up turkey legs, baked chicken wings, and drinks. To the left is Pizzafari, a casual indoor counter-service eatery that serves pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. The exterior is very similar to that of the Flame Tree Barbecue, with colorful animal accents jutting out from the walls. There is plenty of indoor seating with a large covered outdoor seating area set off just to the left of the restaurant as well. It’s menu is of course quite popular with kids.
Menus for the Animal Kingdom restaurant can be brought up simply clicking on the name of the restaurants themselves.

Dining In Asia
The best place for a snack (or small meal) in Asia is currently the Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe. This outdoor walk-up counter service eatery features a limited menu, but the Asian dishes offered are tasty; these include crispy honey chicken, baby back ribs, Asian salads, and pot stickers in a spicy sauce among others. Kids will probably find the chicken bites, mini burgers, and egg rolls more to their liking. To top off your meal (or just to cool off), grab an ice cream or a float at Anandapur Ice Cream (in the wildly decorative and somewhat decrepit bus between the Kali River Rapids entrance and the Flights of Wonder theater).

Yak & Yeti, the park’s newest restaurant features both outdoor counter service and indoor full service dining. Being that it’s operated by Landry's Restaurants (the same company that owns and operates the Rainforest Café as well as several other popular area eateries), it should come as no great surprise that it too features an impressively themed atmosphere (filled with eclectic, ornate, and simply stunning touches) and a menu full of tasty temptations (all with an Asian flair). Both dining experiences, indoor and out, are appropriate with kids along.

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Dining at Epcot

At Future World
The Electric Umbrella (near Innoventions East)
*
$-$$
Counter Service
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Electric Umbrella Menu
A conveniently located fast-food spot, the Electric Umbrella features burgers, sandwiches, and salads, among other choices. Kids can choose from macaroni and Alcheese, chicken nuggets and turkey and cheese wheels. It is often very crowded because
it is so central, even with 2 levels of tables.

The Sunshine Seasons in the Land
**
$
Counter service in a food court setting
Specialty: Various (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
The Sunshine Seasons Menu
There are 4 separate stations in this newly reworked and revamped food court-style eatery, each offering an array of choices for everyone in the family. The stations include the Sandwich Shop, the Soup and Salad Shop, the Wood-Fired Grill Shop, and the Asian Wok Shop. Be prepared, however--there are no pizza, burgers, or fried foods found here.

They do have macaroni and cheese, mini-subs, and chicken stir-fry for the kids. Some of the main offerings include rotisserie chicken with tzatziki sauce, wood-grilled Atlantic salmon, made-to-order sandwiches, noodle bowls, stir-fries, and a variety of salads, and not just your everyday choices either.

Because the offerings are so varied and suited for the entire family, this is another very crowded eatery, even with its rather large open seating area. Picking an off hour to eat here would be best if you can’t stand the often tremendous crowds.


The Garden Grill
*
$$-$$$
Full-service dining
Character dining experience
Specialty: American (kids menu)
Open for lunch and dinner
The Garden Grill Menu
The restaurant features a revolving seating area and characters, including Mickey, Chip, Dale, and Pluto -- all dressed in farmer attire, that come to your table to--albeit rather quickly--meet and greet the kids. The menu features bread and butter, pork loin, apple chutney, southern fried catfish, steak, potato gratin casserole, veggies, dessert, and select drinks for the adults. Kids can eat up the chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, French fries, veggies, dessert, and select drinks. A vegetarian meal with mushroom and asiago ravioli is also available. Because it’s 1 of only 2 character dining experiences in the park, the restaurant is almost always booked up so plan on making Advanced Dining Arrangements if you intend on eating here.

Lunch Adult $20.99 Child age 3-9 $11.99
Dinner Adult $27.99 Child age 3-9 $12.99
Keep in mind that pricing for the character dining experiences may increase by a dollar or more as it has over each of the past several years. For the most current pricing available check www.travel-insights.com or www.Disneyworld.com just prior to your trip.

The Coral Reef (the Living Seas)
**
$$-$$$
Full service
Specialty: American, seafood
Open for lunch and dinner (kids menu)
The Coral Reef Menu
This restaurant features one of the best views in the park (in Future World, anyway). Tables are arranged to surround a tremendous circular saltwater aquarium, so the kids can watch as the colorful inhabitants swim by, entertaining them throughout their meal. Be aware that the menu includes a handful of choices that you may very well see swimming before you.

Snack spots include a small number of carefully placed ice cream and drink carts, as well as the Fountain View Espresso and Bakery, where you can grab a quick pick-me-up from specialty coffees to pastries and desserts. The Refreshment Port just beyond the Imagination attractions offers McDonalds items like Chicken McNuggets, fries, and McFlurries.

At the World Showcase
Eleven nations are represented, each showcasing its unique culture through amazing architecture, indigenous landscaping, authentic marketplaces, restaurants, and entertainment. The pavilions are miniature replicas, re-creations of landmark architectures, created with the utmost attention to detail (what else would you expect?), and each one is well worth a closer look to fully appreciate its intricacies. While a majority of the area is dedicated to dining, with each pavilion featuring its own main restaurant (full service), and with some offering quicker counter-service options and snack spots as well, what makes this area so amazing is the feeling it gives you of being completely immersed in the culture of whatever country you happen to be visiting.