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Dining Disney Style!

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When you're on vacation, eating is a big part of the fun! And Disney World is full of great places to indulge - so many restaurants in fact, that planning your meals can feel like a daunting task! Not to worry though, I've compiled this 'best of the web' collection of links to help you with all your Disney World dining plans. Go ahead - dig in!

Restaurant Guide

There's something for everyone when it comes to food in Disney World. These links provide all the essential restaurant information you need to choose where you want to eat on your vacation.
Disney Dining Search Tool
The DIS folks deserve high praise for this fabulous, searchable dining and menu database. Check out this invaluable planning tool with details on location, cost, type of food and more!
Menus from Around the World
Deb over at AllEarsNet has compiled a pretty impressive collection of menus from the Disney World restaurants. Most of them have been recently updated as well.
Official Disney World Dining Finder
I gotta say, Disney's good at a lot of things but web design is not one of them! Although it's not my favorite website, sometimes you just gotta go straight to the horses mouth.

Disney World Dining Guide

This lens may be great but just try carrying it around the parks with you! If you want a good guide book, this one has the inside scoop on the Disney World restaurant scene. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a savory snack on the go, or a flat-out family feast - this book will help you find the perfect location.
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Reviews

There's nothing better than personal recommendations. Check out what other Disney Guests have to say about the restaurants they've visited.
AllEarsNet Review Area
This brand new review area is very well organized. The reviews are from people just like you and me and are no more than 3 months old. This site is my first choice when looking for a review of a particular restaurant.
Dining Reviews from the DIS Boards
The folks on the DIS boards are passionate about sharing information! This is a whole thread dedicated to dining reviews.

Disney's Advance Dining Reservations

(used to be called Priority Seating Reservations)

I heartily recommend making dining reservations in advance of your trip. There's nothing worse than being hot, tired and hungry and not being able to get a seat in an air conditioned restaurant. Trust me - you won't be sorry. And you can always cancel your reservations later if you change your mind.

Disney's reservation system is a little different. Unlike a true reservation where a table is saved for your party at a particular time, Disney's Advance Reservation guarantees your party the next available table. Here are some handy tools that I came across to help with your planning.
Disney Dining Reservation Calculator
Find out when to make your reservations.
Disney Dining Reservation Report
Create a report to remind you when to call for reservations.
Advanced Dining Reservation Spreadsheet
All your Disney Dining Reservations information on one sheet of paper to carry with you on vacation - this is especially handy!

Cooking with Mickey

No need to wait for your next vacation to enjoy your favorite Disney meals. The Big Cheese himself has been busy cooking up a storm and he's sharing some of his most popular recipes from Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and the Disney Cruise Line.
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All About Saving Money

Magic Your Way Dining Plan
For people who have purchased a vacation package and for Disney Vacation Club members, Disney offers a dining plan that may save you money on your meals. This page gives you all the details about the plan including a link to a comparison chart to help you decide if the plan is right for you.

Here is a tool intended to assist you to make a better informed decision about whether the Magic Your Way Dining Plan is cost effective for you.

This is a printable flyer with all the 2007 Magic Your Way Dining Plan details. It's a nice thing to carry with you.
Refillable Mugs
Big coffee and soda drinkers should consider purchasing a refillable mug from your resort. About $12 gets you a souvenir mug that can be refilled for free for the length of your stay.
Disney Dining Experience
Florida Residents and Annual Pass holders can purchase the Disney Dining Experience to receive a 20% discount on food and beverages for up to 10 people.
Discounts
There are dining discounts available for Annual Pass holders, Disney Vacation Club members, Disney Dining Experience members. This is a great comparison chart for 2006 that details what discounts are available at which restaurants.
Dining Discount Pocket Guides
The Mouse For Less has created some great pocket guides that you can print at home and carry with you.

Dining Tips from the Experts!

Share your favorite Disney World dining tips here!

  • SaintFrantic Oct 9, 2011 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Thanks for the Lens
  • SaintFrantic Oct 9, 2011 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Thanks for the Lens
  • Norma_Budden Dec 26, 2010 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    You look familiar yet don't belong to the Giant Squid club, of which I am a member. I've decided to nominate you to take up the challenge to become a Giant Squid.
  • Lisa_Photographer Apr 24, 2008 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    If you or a friend or family member have fod allergies or dietary restrictions, be sure to let the Cast Member know when making your reservation. Don't be shy about asking to speak to the chef. They are great about meeting your needs.
  • MrCruise Feb 19, 2008 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    hmmmm, food!!! Something very close to my heart!!!

    Great lens, 5*s.
  • Karendelac Dec 16, 2007 @ 1:59 am | delete
    Dear Barrie, I rated you 5 stars for a wonderful lens. Brimming with great tips, thank you. Please visit my State-of-the-Art Titanic Lens ~~ Please click on Karendelac above, to view it.
  • ebizsalez Nov 2, 2007 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    another awesome lens in the disney category. thanks

    bigsaveontravel
  • ShawnsBidness Mar 24, 2007 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    One of our favorite restaurants in the World is the Crystal Palace. The food is sooo good and you never feel rushed. We recommend it highly.

    Have a Disney Day!
  • Clotheshorse Nov 18, 2006 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Tip: make reservations to eat in Cinderella's castle right before the fireworks start. While you are eating, the fireworks start, they dim the lights, you can watch the fireworks out the big windows, it's GREAT!
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Bake Up Some Disney Magic

With The Disney Bakery, you can bring magic from your imagination into your kitchen. Each recipe is vividly inspired by one of the classic animated Disney films. Turn piecrusts into Aristocats and puff pastry into Aladdins lamp, or, best of all, turn a rainy afternoon into a mouth-watering memory to treasure. Adrienne Berofsky has run her own catering company, worked as a private chef and restaurant manager, and served as a personal assistant to Gael Greene, food critic for New York Magazine.
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Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The 13th Annual Epcot International
Food and Wine Festival
"A Triumph of Great Tastes"
September 26 - November 9, 2008

Real Foodies will not want to miss this event! More than 20 marketplaces feature food, wine and beer samplings from around the world. In addition to seminars, tasting events and sumptuous dinners overseen by top Disney and renowned guest Chefs, visitors can enjoy the "Eat to the Beat" Concert Series.

Truly Inspired Recipes

One hundred and one delectable recipes, based on favorite food scenes from Disney films and created by award-winning American chef Ira Meyer, are collected in this colorfully illustrated cookbook. Savor Snow White's Gooseberry Pie, Ariel's Bouillabaisse, or spaghetti and meatballs from Lady and the Tramp. Disney Recipes is a treat for the entire family, with easy-to-follow instructions that include tips for how to involve kids in the preparation. Sprinkled throughout with original artwork and beautiful stills from the movies, this is one tasty treat.
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Help Improve This Lens

I want to make this lens as helpful as possible. Please take a moment to let me know if you found it useful or make suggestions for changes or additions. Thanks so much for visiting! Barrie

  • Lisa_Photographer Apr 24, 2008 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Looks great.
  • MrCruise Feb 19, 2008 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    Perhaps add a map of where to dine.
  • Fzr30 Aug 19, 2007 @ 2:06 am | delete
    awsome work:)
  • Jellybean33 Apr 21, 2007 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    Awesome!!!!!!
  • ShawnsBidness Mar 24, 2007 @ 11:31 pm | delete
    Fantastical!
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Catch-All

Thanks to Lisa at PlanetBeans for the Character Chefs photo!

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Barrie

I guess you can call me an expert - I've eaten my way through Disney World plenty of times!

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