Friday Favorites

Disney Edition:

Our Favorite Restaurants

Since our family vacation to Disney World is just a mere few weeks away, I thought I'd share some our favorite spots to eat while at Disney World. Some of them are a hands down must do if you have little ones and some are just plain good places to eat. While cost is not a factor in my reviews or opinions because we have never been to Disney World not on a dinning plan. We feel this works best for us. Our entire trip including food is paid for before we even check in and although we include additional funds in our Disney budget for more snacks or an extra meal here and there, the dinning plan just makes our life and the vacation easier. And don't forget to make your reservations ahead of time, most of the restaurants book fast and waiting for over an hour for a good place to eat is not my idea of a vacation. 

Character meals are a favorite for us because it is a double duty stop. We get to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the park, eat some yummy food, and meet some favorite Disney characters. Our two favorites for these in Magic Kingdom are The Crystal Palace and Cinderella's Royal Table. We love Hollywood & Vine with Disney Jr. Pals at Hollywood Studios. Another favorite is Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Epcot. 

The past few trips to Disney World, we have given ourselves two days in Magic Kingdom. This has the most fun for all of us and the kids can ride just about everything. Thus, we have eaten a dozen times there over the past several trips. Liberty Tree Tavern is a new favorite. It has yummy food and we will be eating there again. We have been to Tony's Town Square several times and it does not disappoint. They have a great Italian menu. 

Two favorites at Hollywood Studios is Mama's Melrose Ristorante Italiano and the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. Both have great food in an awesome atmosphere. The Yak & Yeti in Animal Kingdom is great, quiet place for some tasty Asian cuisine. We always dine there on our Animal Kingdom day. 

All the hotels especially the moderate & deluxe resorts have amazing restaurants as well. We typically always dine at our hotel's main restaurant during our stay. We have also done Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort and Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner at 1900 Park Fare which is at the Grand Floridian Resort. 

The food is one of my favorites at Disney World and part of the perks of being on vacation. We get to enjoy yummy meals and snacks all day long. And this mama does not have to cook the meal or clean up afterwards is a huge plus especially when on vacation :)