Where to eat at Walt Disney World

Cinderella's Royal Table

When I was little I always wanted to eat in the Castle. I finally got the chance as an adult with my own child and I think I was just as excited as her! We had dinner here 3 years in a row. Before dinner you meet Cinderella downstairs and can have a photo taken (it's included in the cost of the meal here). Then you are seated upstairs in the dining room. While you eat Cinderella's Fairy Godmother and two mice (Perla & Suzy) put on a show right there among the tables. Kids get a keepsake of a magic wand or a sword.

Breakfasts here are different. Instead of a show it's a Princess Breakfast with different Disney Princesses walking from table to table.

To get there just walk through the castle (if you are coming from the front of the park) and you will see concierge off to the right just at the entrance/exit on the other side.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $36-$59.99 per person

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Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café

This is a cafeteria style restaurant with 3 different sections offering different types of food. I think it's the best Counter Service option in the Magic Kingdom. There's plenty to choose from for picky eaters and they have quite a bit of room so you can usually find a table right away.

Cosmic Ray's in is Tomorrowland.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $14.99 and under per person

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The Crystal Palace

If your kids like Winnie the Pooh Characters this is a cute place to go for lunch or dinner. The meals are buffet style and while I was not impressed with the selection for breakfast the dinner choices are better.

The Crystal Palace is at the end on Main Street set way back on the left hand side as you are walking towards the castle.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $15-$35.99 per person

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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

This restaurant is the perfect setting for a Princess Breakfast! We ate here when my daughter was 4 1/2 and it was wonderful. Belle sits for photos as you enter the building and then Princess after Princess comes over to your table for photos and autograph signing.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is in the Norway section of World Showcase. As you enter WS walk to the left of the lagoon (clockwise).

Cuisine: Norwegian
Price Range: $15-$35.99 per person

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Le Cellier Steakhouse

This is the place we have to eat every trip. The food is excellent and the wait staff has always been wonderful here.

Le Cellier Steakhouse is in the Canada section of World Showcase. As you enter WS walk to the right of the lagoon (counter clockwise).

Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price Range: $36-$59.99 per person

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Sunshine Season Food Fair

I think this might be the best counter service location out of ALL of the parks and hotels. It's set up like a small food court with great options and the best desserts available outside of table service restaurants. I recommend eating here for lunch or dinner.

Sunshine Seasons is in the lower level of The Land Pavilion in the Future World. While you are there get a Fast Pass to ride Soarin'.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $14.99 and under per person

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Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

This is one of the coolest restaurants ever. It's indoors, but it's set up like a 1950's drive-in theater. Tables are set up like cars and clips from old sci-fi movies are playing on a huge movie screen in front of you. This is a great place for lunch or dinner.

The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater is on Commissary Lane.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $15-$35.99 per person

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50's Prime Time Café

Another fun themed restaurant. When you walk into the Prime Time Café you are taken back to the 1950's. It's set up like a house, with a Living Room for the waiting area and eat in Kitchens with tables. The food is just like mom used to make home cookin'.

The 50's Prime Time Café is in the Echo Lake section of the park.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $15-$35.99 per person

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Backlot Express

This quick-service, cafeteria style restaurant looks like a movie-studio prop shop. They have options that are a bit healthier than some of the other places in the park.

The Backlot Express is in the Echo Lake section of the park.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $14.99 and under per person

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Restaurantosaurus

Honestly it's just a really cute McDonalds. It's set up to look like the camp at an archeological dig site. They have food you know your kids will eat and there is plenty of indoor seating to get out of the heat.

Restaurantosaurus is in Dinoland U.S.A.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $14.99 and under per person

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This is the one park that I'm not excited to eat in. They have some nice restaurants, but I haven't eaten in them yet as the menus don't look like there are options for picky eaters. My family isn't that adventurous when it comes to food.

If you have a favorite restaurant in Animal Kingdom post it in the guestbook at the bottom of the page. :)

Boma - Flavors of Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

This restaurant makes up for the fact that we don't care for restaurants inside Animal Kingdom. It's a short shuttle ride from the park and is a great place for dinner. The all you can eat buffet includes fire-grilled meats, seafood, soups, salads, and desserts prepared with African flair.

Cuisine: African
Price Range: $15-$35.99 per person

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1900 Park Fare in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

This is my favorite place to eat breakfast. We usually plan to eat here on a Magic Kingdom day as this hotel is right on the Monorail line. The "Supercalifragilistic Breakfast" buffet is excellent and is accompanied by visits with Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and other Wonderland friends.

1900 Park Fare also hosts a "Wonderland Tea Party" in the afternoon and 'Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner" in the evening. Both of these are character meals as well.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $15-$35.99 per person

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Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney's Polynesian Resort

The Polynesian is also on the monorail line making it another location that's easily accessible. This dinner show is held Tuesday through Saturday twice a night in an open-air covered theater by the Seven Seas Lagoon. The show is something you won't want to miss!

Cuisine: Polynesian
Price Range: $36-$59.99 per person

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Cap'n Jack's Restaurant

Cap'n Jack's is a casual seafood restaurant right out over the Buena Vista Lagoon in Downtown DisneyMarketplace. They're open for lunch and dinner.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: Varies

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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop

Not so much a restaurant but a really great place for a mid-day snack or dessert. The serve sundaes, ice cream cones, floats, shakes, and an amazing selection of chocolate.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: Varies

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We don't spend much time at Downtown Disney so I'm afraid I can't share my opinion on other restaurants found here. If you have a favorite restaurant post it in the guestbook at the bottom of the page. :)

I talk about the Disney Dining Plan on my lens Walt Disney World on a Budget, so I don't want to repeat myself, I'll just say that I do think it's worth it to get one of the 3 Dining Plans that are offered. Character Dining, Signature Dining, and Dinner Shows are included, so you don't have to think about their price tag when planning your meals. You also know how much you'll be paying ahead of time, so it helps you figure out how much your vacation will cost.

Once you select your Dining plan, and know how many table service meals you will have I recommend making reservations as soon as you can. Most restaurants let you make reservations up to 90 days prior to your visit, and I believe for some it's even earlier. You are free to cancel reservations 48 hours before you are scheduled to be there. Many restaurants fill up completely and do not offer walk-ins.

Call (407) WDW-DINE to make dining reservations.

Dining at Cinderella's Royal Table on the meal plan requires 2 Table Service Meals for each person. Gratuities are included.

For all other Character Dining experiences 1 Table Service meal will be used for each person. Gratuities are not included.

Signature Restaurants & Dinner Shows require 2 Table Service Meals per person.

For more information on the Disney Dining Plan take a look at their 2009 Brochure.

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