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
- 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
Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Dining Guide 2007 (Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Dining Guide)
Amazon Price: $10.16 (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $3.68
Reviews
- 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)
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
Cooking With Mickey & the Chefs of Walt Disney World
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $99.98
Cooking with Mickey Around Our World (Walt Disney World's Most Requested Recipes)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $60.00
Cooking with Mickey (Gourmet Mickey Cookbook) Volume II: The Most Requested Recipes from Walt Disney World and Disneyland
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $9.98
Cooking With MICKEY (Volume II)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $19.89
MICKEY'S GOURMET COOKBOOK: THE MOST POPULAR RECIPES FROM WALT DISNEY WORLD AND DISNEYLAND
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $5.11
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!
| Lisa_Photographer
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. Posted April 24, 2008 |
| MrCruise
hmmmm, food!!! Something very close to my heart!!! Posted February 19, 2008 |
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Karendelac
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. Posted December 16, 2007 |
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ebizsalez
another awesome lens in the disney category. thanks Posted November 02, 2007 |
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ShawnsBidness
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. Posted March 24, 2007 |
| Clotheshorse
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! Posted November 18, 2006 |
Bake Up Some Disney Magic
Disney Bakery, The
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $3.78
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
The 13th Annual Epcot InternationalFood 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
Disney Recipes: From Animation to Inspiration
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Used Price: $26.38
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
Looks great. Posted April 24, 2008 |
| MrCruise
Perhaps add a map of where to dine. Posted February 19, 2008 |
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Fzr30
awsome work:) Posted August 19, 2007 |
Awesome!!!!!!
Posted April 21, 2007
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ShawnsBidness
Fantastical! Posted March 24, 2007 |
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