Disney Restaurant Reviews
Our restaurant reviews offer food photos, menu info & tips, and recommendations on what to order at 300+ counter and table service dining spots at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, and beyond. We cover best & worst meals, value for money, and more to help you choose where to eat based upon theme, ambiance, cuisine & cost. (Updated February 4, 2024.)
Below you’ll find a regularly updated index with links to every Disney restaurant we’ve ever reviewed. It covers all of the most recent additions at the domestic and international Disney Parks, including Tiana’s Palace, Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Space 220 Restaurant, La Taverne de Gaston, La Crêperie de Paris, Steakhouse 71, California Grill’s prix fixe menu, Connections Cafe & Eatery, and more.
Over a dozen new Disney restaurants have opened recently and more are on the way in 2024, including Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, EET by Maneet Chauhan, Cake Bake Shop, Summer House on the Lake, Din Tai Fung, Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, and more. Throughout the rest of this year, we’ll continue to add new reviews of these restaurants and updates on other locations.
Essentially, this is a look at every Walt Disney World and Disneyland restaurant we’ve ever reviewed, plus Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani restaurants. Each review starts with a description of the restaurant, useful info, interior photos and thoughts on theme, followed by food photos and reviews of each item we tried. Each review concludes with out overall impressions, pros and cons of the restaurant, and whether we’d recommend it.
We have dined at hundreds of different Disney restaurants in the last few years–literally–more unique Disney restaurants than any other reviewers. That’s probably not something to boast about, but we’re proud, nonetheless. Moreover, we think this wide range of experience at Disney’s global parks, and not just Walt Disney World and Disneyland, gives us better perspective.
A couple things to note. First, we strongly value atmosphere and theme, and focus on these two characteristics pretty heavily in our reviews. To us, themed design is one advantage Disney has over real world restaurants. Most Disney restaurants will not measure up to real world counterparts in terms of cuisine or pricing. Thematically, they are second to none, though.
Moreover, these restaurants are graded on a curve relative to other dining in their respective parks. As compared to ‘real world’ restaurants, most options in the Disney parks are overpriced for the cuisine quality. However, you pay a premium for the location, convenience, and thematic attention to detail.
What we do not do is offer faint praise to every single item we eat, or every restaurant. There’s a lot of bad food in the Disney parks, and we will offer our genuine impressions of what is not worth your time or limited stomach space. You can find no shortage of sites that offer nothing but effusive praise and think all things Disney are amazing. This is not one of those sites.
Nevertheless, reasonable minds may differ with regard to the same restaurant. This is a big reason why we encourage readers to offer their feedback in reply to each review–and you’ll find a lot of good (and also unbiased) crowd-sourced info in the comments section.
With that said, click each restaurant name to read our full review of the restaurant. In them, you’ll find commentary about theme, atmosphere, and cuisine quality. Or you can just ‘vote with your eyes’ and browse through the food photos of different items that each restaurant serves.
We will be making return visits to many of these restaurants throughout the year, with character dining experiences being a big focus for 2024. Admittedly, some of the reviews below are a bit older, so check back throughout the year for updates–unlike Chef Mickey’s, we’re trying our best to keep everything fresh!
Walt Disney World Restaurant Reviews
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Boma – Flavors of Africa Review (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- Jiko – The Cooking Place Review (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- Sanaa Review / Updated Sanaa Review (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village)
- Sanaa Breakfast Review (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village)
- The Mara Review (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge)
Beach Club Resort
- Beaches & Cream Review (Disney’s Beach Club Resort)
- Reimagined Beaches & Cream Review (Disney’s Beach Club Resort)
- Cape May Cafe Character Breakfast Review (Disney’s Beach Club Resort)
- Cape May Cafe Family Style Dinner Review (Disney’s Beach Club Resort)
- Beach Club Marketplace Review (Disney’s Beach Club Resort)
BoardWalk Area
- BoardWalk Deli Review (Disney’s BoardWalk Inn)
- Flying Fish Review (Disney’s BoardWalk Inn)
- Flying Fish Signature Steak & Seafood Review (Disney’s BoardWalk Inn)
- Trattoria al Forno Review (Disney’s BoardWalk Inn)
- Amare Restaurant Review (Swan Reserve)
Caribbean Beach Resort
- Banana Cabana Review (Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort)
- Spyglass Grill Review (Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort)
- Sebastian’s Bistro New Family Style Dinner Review (Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort)
- Centertown Market Review (Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort)
Coronado Springs Resort
- Toledo Steakhouse Review (Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort)
- El Mercado de Coronado Food Court Review (Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort)
- Three Bridges Bar & Grill Review (Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort)
Contemporary Resort
- Chef Mickey’s Review (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- Brunch at the Top of California Grill Review (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- California Grill 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- California Grill Review (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- Contempo Cafe Review (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- Steakhouse 71 Lunch Review (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- Steakhouse 71 Dinner Review (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- Top of the World Lounge Review (Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Enchanted Rose ‘Beauty and the Beast Bar’ Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- 1900 Park Fare Character Breakfast Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- Victoria & Albert’s Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- Citricos Reimagined Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- Citricos Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- Narcoossee’s Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- Grand Floridian Cafe Breakfast Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- Grand Floridian Cafe Review (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
Fort Wilderness Campground
- Trail’s End Breakfast Review (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground)
- Trail’s End Dinner Review (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground)
- Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue…Review (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground)
Old Key West Resort
- Olivia’s Cafe Breakfast Review (Disney’s Old Key West Resort)
- Olivia’s Cafe Dinner Review (Disney’s Old Key West Resort)
Polynesian Village Resort
- ‘Ohana Breakfast Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
- ‘Ohana Family Style Dinner Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
- ‘Ohana Dinner Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
- Kona Cafe Breakfast Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
- Kona Cafe Lunch Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
- Kona Cafe Dinner Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
- Captain Cook’s Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
- Oasis Pool Bar Review (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)
Port Orleans Resorts
- Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory Review (Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort)
- Breakfast at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Review (French Quarter)
- Scat Cat’s Lounge Review (Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort)
- Riverside Mill Food Court Review (Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort)
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall Review (Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort)
- Boatwright’s All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Review (Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort)
Riviera Resort
- Bar Riva (Family-Friendly Lounge)
- Character Breakfast a la Art with Mickey & Friends at Topolino’s Terrace (Disney’s Riviera Resort)
- Topolino’s Terrace Dinner Review (Disney’s Riviera Resort)
- Primo Piatto Breakfast Review (Disney’s Riviera Resort)
- Primo Piatto Lunch & Dinner Review (Disney’s Riviera Resort)
Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Wilderness Lodge
- Artist Point Story Book Character Dining (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Story Book Dining at Artist Point Modified Princess Meal (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast Review (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Whispering Canyon Cafe Lunch & Dinner Review (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Whispering Canyon Cafe New Skillets Review (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill Review (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Roaring Fork Review (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Roaring Fork New Dinner Review (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
Yacht Club Resort
- Ale & Compass Restaurant Review (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort)
- Ale & Compass Breakfast Review (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort)
- Market at Ale & Compass Restaurant Review (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort)
- Yachtsman Steakhouse Review (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort)
- Crew’s Cup Lounge Review (Disney’s Yacht Club Resort)
Value Resorts
- Landscape of Flavors Review (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort)
- World Premiere Food Court Review (Disney’s All Star Movies Resort)
- Everything Pop Review (Disney’s Pop Century Resort)
Epcot
- Connections Cafe & Eatery Review (Future World)
- Coral Reef Review (Future World)
- Coral Reef Revisited Review (Future World)
- Garden Grill Review (Future World)
- Space 220 Restaurant Review – Lunch (Future World)
- Space 220 Dinner Review (Future World)
- Sunshine Seasons Review (Future World)
- Le Cellier Review (World Showcase, Canada)
- San Angel Inn Restaurante Review (World Showcase, Mexico)
- Karamell-Küche Review (World Showcase, Germany)
- Biergarten Review (World Showcase, Germany)
- Christmas at Biergarten Review (World Showcase, Germany)
- Lotus Blossom Cafe Review (World Showcase, China)
- Nine Dragons Review (World Showcase, China)
- Via Napoli Review (World Showcase, Italy)
- Tutto Italia Review (World Showcase, Italy)
- Takumi Tei Restaurant Review (World Showcase, Japan)
- Tokyo Dining Review (World Showcase, Japan)
- Katsura Grill Review (World Showcase, Japan)
- Teppan Edo Review (World Showcase, Japan)
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse Review (World Showcase, American Adventure)
- La Crêperie de Paris Restaurant Review (World Showcase, France)
- Chefs de France Review (World Showcase, France)
- Monsieur Paul Review (World Showcase, France)
- L’Artisan des Glaces Review (World Showcase, France)
- Les Halles Bakery Review (World Showcase, France)
- Restaurant Marrakesh (World Showcase, Morocco)
- Spice Road Table Review (World Showcase, Morocco)
- Tangierine Cafe Review (World Showcase, Morocco)
- Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Review (World Showcase, Norway)
- Akershus Princess Breakfast Review (World Showcase, Norway)
- Rose & Crown Review (World Showcase, United Kingdom)
- Yorkshire County Fish Shop (World Showcase, United Kingdom)
Hollywood Studios
- Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ Review
- 50’s Prime Time Cafe Review
- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Review
- Hollywood Brown Derby Review
- BaseLine Tap House Review
- Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Review
- ABC Commissary Review
- Backlot Express Review
- Oga’s Cantina Review
- Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo Review
- PizzeRizzo Review
- Woody’s Lunch Box Review
- Breakfast at Woody’s Lunch Box
- Minnie’s Holiday Dine Review
- Minnie’s Halloween Dine Review
- Minnie’s Springtime Dine Review
Magic Kingdom
- Be Our Guest Restaurant Prix Fixe Dinner Review
- Cinderella’s Royal Table Review
- Diamond Horseshoe Review
- Casey’s Corner Review
- Skipper Canteen Review
- Liberty Tree Tavern Review
- Crystal Palace Character Breakfast Review
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Review
- Lunching Pad Review
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe Review
- Sleepy Hollow Inn Review
- Columbia Harbour House Review
- The Plaza Restaurant Review
- Gaston’s Tavern Review
- Friar’s Nook Review
- Pinocchio Village Haus Review
- Tortuga Tavern Review
- Tony’s Town Square Review
- Aunt Polly’s Review (Temporarily Unavailable)
- Be Our Guest Restaurant Breakfast Review (Temporarily Unavailable)
- Be Our Guest Restaurant Lunch Review (Temporarily Unavailable)
- Be Our Guest Restaurant New Lunch Menu Review (Temporarily Unavailable)
Animal Kingdom
- Tusker House Lunch Review
- Tusker House Modified Family Style Dinner Review
- Flame Tree BBQ Review
- Harambe Market Review
- Nomad Lounge Review
- Tiffins Review
- Pizzafari Review
- Restaurantosaurus Review
- Restaurantosaurus Burgers & Sundaes Review
- Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant Review
Disney Springs
- The Boathouse Review
- Morimoto Asia Review
- The Edison Review
- Jaleo Review
- 4 Rivers Cantina Review
- Chicken Guy Review
- Gideon’s Bakehouse Review
- Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Review
- D-Luxe Burger Review
- Pepe by Jose Andres Review
- Frontera Cocina Review
- Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine Review
- Splitsville Luxury Lanes Review
- Raglan Road Review
- Earl of Sandwich Review
- Cookes of Dublin Review
- T-Rex Cafe Review
- Pizza Ponte Review
- Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante Review
- Wolfgang Puck Express Review
Water Parks
Disneyland Resort Restaurant Reviews
Disneyland
- Bengal Barbecue Review (Adventureland)
- Blue Bayou Restaurant Review: Dining Inside Pirates of the Caribbean (New Orleans Square)
- Club 33 Dinner Review (New Orleans Square)
- Club 33 Lunch Review (New Orleans Square)
- Club 33 New-Look Lunch Review (New Orleans Square)
- Cafe Orleans Review (New Orleans Square)
- Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Review (New Orleans Square)
- Carnation Cafe Review (Main Street USA)
- Plaza Inn Review (Main Street USA)
- Breakfast in the Park with Minnie & Friends Review (Main Street USA)
- Little Red Wagon Review (Main Street USA)
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Review (Main Street USA)
- Alien Pizza Planet Review (Tomorrowland)
- Village Haus Restaurant Review (Fantasyland)
- Hungry Bear Restaurant Review (Critter Country)
- Fantasmic Dining Packages at Hungry Bear Review (Critter Country)
- Rancho del Zocalo Review (Frontierland)
- Golden Horseshoe & Stage Door Cafe Review (Frontierland)
- Oga’s Cantina Review (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
- Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo Review (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
Disney California Adventure
- Pym Test Kitchen (Avengers Campus Marvel Land)
- Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge Review (Buena Vista Street)
- Award Wieners Review (Hollywood Land)
- Flo’s V8 Cafe Review (Cars Land)
- Cozy Cone Motel Review (Cars Land)
- Lamplight Lounge Review (Pixar Pier)
- Lamplight Lounge Brunch Review (Pixar Pier)
- Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats Review (Pixar Pier)
- World of Color Dessert Party Review (Paradise Pier)
- Paradise Garden Grill Review (Paradise Pier)
- Paradise Garden Grill Summer BBQ Menu Review (Paradise Pier)
- Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Review (Paradise Pier)
- Corn Dog Castle Review (Paradise Pier)
- Smokejumpers Grill Review (Grizzly Peak Airfield)
- Wine Country Trattoria Review (Golden State)
- Al Fresco Tasting Terrace Review (Golden State)
- Cocina Cucamonga Review (San Fransokyo Square)
- Lucky Fortune Cookery Review (San Fransokyo Square)
- Dining Guide to San Fransokyo Square
Disneyland Resort Hotels/Downtown Disney
- Goofy’s Kitchen Review (Disneyland Hotel)
- Trader Sam’s Review (Disneyland Hotel)
- Steakhouse 55 Breakfast Review (Disneyland Hotel)
- Steakhouse 55 Lounge Review (Disneyland Hotel)
- Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill Review (Disneyland Hotel)
- Napa Rose Review (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
- Storyteller’s Cafe Review (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
- Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet at Storytellers Cafe Review (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
- GCH Craftsman Grill Review (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
- GCH Craftsman Bar Review (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
- Napa Rose Chef’s Counter Review (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
- Donald Duck’s Seaside Character Breakfast at PCH Grill Review (Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel)
- Catal Restaurant Review (Downtown Disney)
- Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Review (Downtown Disney)
- Salt & Straw Ice Cream Review (Downtown Disney)
Tokyo Disney Resort Restaurant Reviews
Tokyo DisneySea
- Cape Cod Cook-Off Review (American Waterfront)
- S.S. Columbia Dining Room Review (American Waterfront)
- New York Deli Review (American Waterfront)
- Sailing Day Buffet Review (American Waterfront)
- Casbah Food Court Review (Arabian Coast)
- Sultan’s Oasis Review (Arabian Coast)
- Mamma Biscotti’s Bakery (Mediterranean Harbor)
- Magellan’s Review (Mediterranean Harbor)
- Cafe Portofino Review (Mediterranean Harbor)
- Ristorante di Cannaletto Review (Mediterranean Harbor)
- Zambini Bros. Ristorante Review (Mediterranean Harbor)
- Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen Review (Mermaid Lagoon)
- Vulcania Review (Mysterious Island)
- Horizon Bay Restaurant Review (Port Discovery)
- Miguel’s El Dorado Cantina (Lost River Delta)
Tokyo Disneyland
- Great American Waffle Co. Review (World Bazaar)
- Eastside Cafe Review (World Bazaar)
- Sweetheart Cafe Review (World Bazaar)
- Center Street Coffeehouse Breakfast Review (World Bazaar)
- Restaurant Hokusai Review (World Bazaar)
- Crystal Palace Review (Adventureland)
- Blue Bayou Restaurant Review (Adventureland)
- Mickey & Minnie’s Polynesian Paradise Review (Adventureland)
- China Voyager Review (Adventureland)
- Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall Review (Fantasyland)
- La Taverne de Gaston Review (Fantasyland)
- Huey, Dewey & Louie’s Good Time Cafe Review (Toontown)
- Pan Galactic Pizza Port Review (Tomorrowland)
- Plazma Ray’s Diner Review (Tomorrowland)
- Tomorrowland Terrace Review (Tomorrowland)
- Hungry Bear Restaurant Review (Frontierland)
- Mickey & Co. Diamond Horseshoe Dinner Show (Frontierland)
- Grandma Sara’s Kitchen Review (Critter Country)
Hotels
- Sherwood Garden Buffet Review (Tokyo Disneyland Hotel)
- Tick Tock Diner Review (Disney’s Ambassador Hotel)
- Oceano Review (Hotel MiraCosta)
Disneyland Paris Restaurants
- Walt’s – An American Restaurant Review (Disneyland Paris, Main Street USA)
- Toad Hall Review (Disneyland Paris, Fantasyland)
- Lucky Nugget Saloon Review (Disneyland Paris, Frontierland)
- Cowboy Cookout BBQ Review (Disneyland Paris, Frontierland)
- Plaza Gardens Restaurant Review (Disneyland Paris, Main Street USA)
- Agrabah Cafe Restaurant Review (Disneyland Paris, Adventureland)
- Colonel Hathi’s Pizza Outpost Review (Disneyland Paris, Adventureland)
- Restaurant Hakuna Matata (Disneyland Paris, Adventureland)
- Cafe Hyperion Review (Disneyland Paris, Discoveryland)
- Bistrot Chez Rémy Review (Walt Disney Studios Park, La Place de Rémy)
- Earl of Sandwich Review (Disney Village)
Hong Kong & Shanghai Disneyland Restaurants
- The Explorer’s Club Restaurant Review (Mystic Point, Hong Kong Disneyland)
- River View Cafe Afternoon Tea Review (Adventureland, Hong Kong Disneyland)
- Enchanted Garden Restaurant Review (Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel)
- Crystal Lotus Review (Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel)
- Royal Banquet Hall Review (Fantasyland, Shanghai Disneyland)
- Barbossa’s Bounty Review (Treasure Cove, Shanghai Disneyland)
Disney Cruise Line
- Palo Dinner Review (Disney Magic)
- Palo Brunch Review (Disney Magic)
- Animator’s Palate Review (Disney Magic)
- Lumiere’s Review (Disney Magic)
- Tiana’s Place Review (Disney Wonder)
- Remy Review (Disney Fantasy)
Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii
That covers all of the restaurants we’ve reviewed thus far!
You probably noticed that this page includes links to only restaurant reviews. We have a wide variety of other dining resources, including where to eat to maximize your savings on the Disney Dining Plan, where the best cupcakes, steaks, etc. are found, and a myriad of “Top 10” dining lists. In many cases, these resources are more helpful than the reviews themselves. To find these resources for your destination, be sure to check out our Walt Disney World Restaurant Reviews & Resources or our Disneyland Resort Restaurant Reviews & Resources. Both of those pages include links to reviews, plus the other resources.
This is just a partial listing of the restaurants at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond, at which we’ve dined thus far. We have a lot more reviews coming soon, especially from the non-US parks. Even if you don’t plan on ever visiting the international parks, we think it can be fun to see the unique Disney theming that each offer, as well as the sometimes unfamiliar (and sometimes very familiar!) cuisine, so make sure to read those reviews, too. Just be careful…you might find yourself wanting to visit those parks, too!
Check back often as we update this list with more favorites. We also recommend looking through and searching the menus of different Disney restaurants to see what might appeal to you, because there are a lot of choices.
For trip planning tips and comprehensive advice, make sure to read our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide and Disneyland Trip Planning Guide. For updates on Walt Disney World, the latest news, discount information, and tips, sign up for our free monthly newsletter!
Your Thoughts
What do you think of these restaurants? What restaurant is your favorite place to dine at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, or Hong Kong Disneyland? Which Disney restaurants are on your bucket list? Do you agree or disagree with any of our reviews? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
!Oh Em Gee! From what restaurant are the chicken and waffles pictured above?
Plaza Inn at Disneyland.
Dang it! Headin to WDW next week and was hoping that plate was from somewhere there. Have you found any chicken and waffles at Walt Disney World?
Oh Em Gee! From what restaurant are the chicken and waffles pictured at the top?!? Was it good? 🙂
The sit downs were pretty decent, but the snacks and pretty much all of the quick service restaurants served food that wasn’t even as good as some of the hole in the wall take out chinese restaurants in NYC. Some was downright atrocious and yet folks were shoveling it down. Although I had a great time, i was HORRIFIED by the percentage 70-80 % of OBESE attendees. Not just here or there, but 80%. It has to be a combination of car culture and factory produced food (like that sold at pretty much all of the counter service restaurants). It was so mortifying it made me think not to touch anything. I ordered an adult breakfast at Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary resort and only nibbled not he potatoes and egg. If you eat healthy and exercise, you can tell this food is poison. It should be listed as Category l Controlled substance with the producers and marketers jailed and the product destroyed. It was like seeing a before and after picture of someone taking Crystal Meth. When you see the results, you ask yourself why would anyone touch the stuff. When you see the obscene levels obesity in attendance, you don’t want to touch this stuff labeled as food. I’m 54 and I know when I was growing up, this didn’t exist. Over flowing woman in the all too prevalent scooters instructing her humongous husband “…And get me a cookie. Make that three!” What has become of this population. It was shocking.
Hi Tom, I really enjoy your reviews. So far we seem to have the same taste! I really love the Trails End restaurant at Fort Wilderness, for both breakfast and dinner. I can do without the lunch… I haven’t seen a review for this restaurant. My hubby is NOT a foodie, as I am. He will not miss going to Trails End when we are at Disney…which is often as we are Florida residents and AP holders. I also love the food there, and think its a “hidden gem”…please give it a try and let us know your opinion!!
Hi we are planning a trip to WDW Florida at Christmas 2014 and we are eager to find a good place to eat on Christmas day? We are staying in a villa in the Disney area and we will have a car. This will be our 10th trip to Florida but we have not been at Christmas time, we are from the UK.
Thank you
My family has been to WDW at Christmas time in the past. I do not recommend going to Boma that day. Usually I love and highly recommend Boma, but on holiday’s they tend to put out American holiday favorites like turkey and mashed potatoes, and these take the counter space of more creative dishes. We did our traditional Christmas meal at Liberty Tree tavern, it felt a lot like a nice family dinner (without the clean up) I really like the food at The Wave and Kona Cafe and these have the benefit that after you finish your dinner you can hop on the monorail and head back to magic kingdom to enjoy the fireworks on main street and ‘snow’ One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is to spend some time at the grand floridian and enjoy a hot cocoa in the lobby, they often have a live orchestra that plays carols from a balcony overlooking the lobby. Also don’t miss the Holiday lights at Hollywood Studios. You’ll also want to check out the gingerbread creations around the property.
Hi we are planning a trip to WDW Florida at Christmas 2014 and we are eager to fing a good place to eat on Christmas day? We are staying in a villa in the Disney area and we will have a car. This will be our 10th trip to Florida but we have not been at Christmas time, we are from the UK.
Thank you
Thanks, Tom. I’ll be sure and try the avocado…going in June and that sounds great! From a transplanted Hoosier…Don
African margarita at the dawa bar has changed..not as good…
I know, I’m replying to my own e-mail. I just thought I would explain how I know that the African margarita had changed..I told the bartender I was so looking forward to this margarita, then he informed that they had changed. I was so disappointed in the new drink, I’m looking forward to the next best margarita in Disney. Any suggestions?
Have you tried the Avocado Margarita at La Cava del Tequila in Mexico? Really, anything at La Cava is good.
(BTW – I’ve noticed you offering your take on several dining reviews the last few days–thanks!)
Too bad there’s no princess storybook dining reviews 😉 lol
No review of mama melrose in Hollywood studios!! That’s one of our favorites. You should check it out!
We’ve dined at Mama Melrose, but just haven’t reviewed it. I’d like to dine there once more before we do. As of right now, I’d probably give it 7/10.
Loved it!! Food and service was excellent!
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Have you eaten at the Blue Bayou? We are eating there for the first time this week and I was wondering if you had a review of the restaurant.
This is an excellent resource. I’d love to see you add a section for Downtown Disney in Anaheim. Given how central it is to the parks and hotels, it sort of functions as an extension of the parks. We always enjoy the pizza and pasta at Napoli’s, for example, and I’ve heard good things about many of the restaurants.
We have 2 vegetarians in our party for August 2013, and from past experience we remember how difficult it is to find veggie meals other than pizza and Chinese. Any tips on good vegetarian friendly restaurants?
For quality, table service is definitely the way to go. Let your server know you have vegetarians, and they can assist. A lot of times that will include some off-menu items. Sorry I can’t be more specific, I try to avoid ordering anything that doesn’t have meat in it.
Thanks so much for these reviews and this resource. We are taking our kids and parents there for the first time. This helps a lot to plan for the comfort of the kids. We are going during the busiest July 4th time. But crowd also means a good atmosphere, doesnt it 🙂
I Finally found a dream Resort with all awesome activities.
Would you recommend the Disney dining plan for someone who’s a pescatarian?
Yeah, most restaurants have good fish options.
Thanks! Also would you recommend the deluxe or regular plan? For someone on their honeymoon
I wouldn’t recommend the dining plan. Only the sit down restaurants have decent food. Anything at the quick service restaurant and the ‘snacks’ were garbage. Beware of this food. See the attendees who willingly shovel it down and decide for yourself.
When will you review Tony’s Towne Square restaurant. I know this one gets a lot of criticizm, but I like it. I don’t care for pasta, but I’ve had the steak a couple of times, and it was good. I’d love to know what you and your readers think.
Tony’s Town Square is on our list…it’s tough to hit all of the restaurants at which we want to eat in the short trips we take! 🙂
I was just there in October 2015. I too had the steak and enjoyed it very much. I was glad it was part of the Disney Dining Plan because I remember it was an expensive dish. Kids had the pizza which was also very good. I’m planning to go back Xmas 2016 and will definitely go back to Tony’s. Kelly 🙂
We actually like to eat in Toon Town. Hot Dogs, Pizza, Chef Salads,Great Fruit Salads, and Turkey Club Sandwiches. Plus some other treats. How can you go wrong with that when you have children who are picky eaters? 🙂 One of my daughters didn’t like The Hungry Bear cheeseburgers because of the way they seasoned it. I love hungry Bear though. But in Toon Town, the lines move quickly and we like to sit on the 1/2 circle benches on either side of the entrance. My kids liked the fountain on the one side. The other has more shade. If you sit there instead of the regular seating, it’s kind of peaceful and a nice break. Plus the food is very reasonably priced for Disneyland.
Awesome resource!! Thanks for compiling these! (And congrats on a year of awesome posts!)
Thanks! We haven’t eaten at nearly as many restaurants as some people we know, but we’re working on dining our way around the World!
Are the revised reviews marked in some way? I couldnt find them.
i just ran across your blog a few nights ago and just let me say “bravo!”. My wife and I are WDW fanatics and it’s always nice to see fellow Hoosiers who share our love for all things Disney! Keep up the good work!