It's Wednesday, so let's do a little "Where in the World can I find..." around Walt Disney World Resort with some fun dining tips. Some of these you may already know about these, and if you agree with my opinions below, please comment below. If you have some of your own favorite spots that's a "must do" when you're at Walt Disney World Resort, please share in the comments below. Now, let's get started.
Dining Tips:
If you want to be at the park for Early Morning Entry for resort guests, plan to grab something for breakfast once you're at the park at a quick service location.
Dining Tips:
If you want to be at the park for Early Morning Entry for resort guests, plan to grab something for breakfast once you're at the park at a quick service location.
- There is a Starbucks in each theme park, and you can find parfaits, breakfast sandwiches/croissants, muffin or cinnamon roll. This will keep everyone moving in the morning, and you won't get behind if the food court is super busy at your resort. Alternate Option: Have some muffins, fruit and drinks in your room to grab and go while getting ready.
- Absolutley! There are plenty of healthier food options to be found around Walt Disney World Resort, including allergy-friendly options as well. I have a complete document of what's available and where around all the quick service dining locations at each of the four theme parks. This is included when you book your Disney vacation package with me and use my planning services.
- If you're at Magic Kingdom, hop on the monorail (or resort ferry boat) over to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and grab a seat the bar just at the entrance of Ohana. You can order the Ohana noodles, Honey Coriander sticky wings or steak bites off the menu there. You'll get enough to share between at least two people, and you won't break the bank doing it because it's much less than a full meal, which it's nice, at O'hana. When you're finished, head downstairs to grab a Dole Whip (with or without a coconut rum floater) from Pineapple Lanai.
- Another good option, is to take the resort ferry over to Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort and enjoy nice waterfront view of Bay Lake at Geyser's Point or the inside option at Roaring Forks for some good barbeque and more.
- If you're at Hollywood Studios, hop on the Disney Skyliner over to Disney's Riviera Resort and enjoy the quick service options at either Bar Riva or Primo Piatto. Both offer really good food at the same price as you will pay inside the parks, but a little better quality. :)
- If you're at Disney's Animal Kingdom, you've got a few good options right inside this park. Try to get your name on the list for Nomad's Lounge located in Africa...just as you make the turn to head towards Pandora. They have a menu of cocktails, mocktailes and small bites that are good. They also have a covered outdoor deck overlooking Discovery River. Another good option is Satul'i Canteen in Pandora or Flame Tree BBQ near the Tree of Life.
- EPCOT - Need I say more, really? There is NO shortage of food options here. One of my favorite quick service locations is Les Halles Boulanderie Patisserie in France, the pizza windo in Italy or festival booths during any festival that may be going on when I'm there.
- This is easy, Ale & Compass at Disney's Yacht Club Resort is one of the best priced options that is NOT a character dining experience. You can choose to order off their breakfast menu or you can choose to add on the buffet along with your a la carte breakfast order. The buffet includes continental options like fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, pastries, muffins, house made granola and cheddar biscuits and gravy.
- My favorite Character Dining Experience for breakfast is definitely "Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast" at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. I really like the setup they have for the buffet there because it's set up in a way that you don't have to wait in single long line. You can go to the side that has what you would like and get it fairly quickly so you can get the kids started without having a meltdown because they're waiting too long. You will meet Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck and Goofy each in their beach attire. In addition to the buffet, there is a custom made omelet station...yea!
- Best Non-Character Breakfast Buffet with the added benefit of unique theming - Hands down, it's Boma at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort. This is one of the most unique resorts on WDW property and hosts the largest collection of African artifacts in the U. S. Walking through the lobby is like strolling through a museum. It's very interesting. After breakfast, we love to walk out to see the animals from the two different observation areas and talking to the cultural representatives that are there working from Africa.
- Do NOT skip out of the fresh made-to-order New Orleans style Mickey shaped beignets drenched in powder sugar from Scat Cat's at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort...and be sure to get a side of chocolate ganache to dip them in too! Mmmmm....soo good!
- How to get there: If you have your vehicle with you at WDW, then just drive over and tell the Security guard you're there for the beignets. They are very used to this and will direct you in to park. If you have a day/evening at Disney Springs and do not have a car, you can take the resort ferry boat from the far end of Marketplace at Disney Springs over to Port Orleans French Quarter Resort...it's a nice ride. Otherwise, you can take a Disney bus from any theme park or Disney Springs there. Just remember, the buses do NOT go from resort to resort, so you will have to transfer back through a theme park or Disney Springs to get back to your resort. Is it worth it....100%!
