(Article last updated: August 1, 2017)
Magic Kingdom isn't known for having a lot of Table Service restaurant options, but the Magic Kingdom-area resort restaurants definitely provide many great choices.
If you're planning to spend some time at the Magic Kingdom, the convenient transportation options between it and the nearby resort-area restaurants makes dining outside that park a good choice for people looking for some alternative culinary choices or even for those looking to escape the park for a bit (or both).
Here's a rundown of the pros and cons of all Magic Kingdom-area resort restaurants......
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Breakfast
P & J’s Southern Takeout (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.79/$8.29
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Quick breakfast items and hot items available
Cons: Limited seating
Gasparilla Grill (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.79/$6.69
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Affordable options, hot food (including Mickey waffles) and pastries available, indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor seating overlooks the marina)
Cons: Food is just OK, service can be slow
Roaring Fork (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.99/$6.69
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Usually good service
Cons: Mediocre food, small and can be very busy/crowded during peak meal times
Contempo Café (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.99/$6.69
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Diverse options for a Quick Service, many find the onscreen ordering to be fun, view of the monorail while you dine
Cons: Can be quite noisy, due in large part to its proximity to Chef Mickey's
Capt Cook’s (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.49/$6.49
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Easy and quick way to grab favorite breakfast items like Mickey waffles and Tonga Toast, lots of seating
Cons: Can get quite busy during peak times
Trail’s End Restaurant (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $18.00/$10.00
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: One of the most well-liked restaurants for its delicious food, affordable prices and friendly service
Cons: Difficult to get to unless you're staying at Ft. Wilderness
Whispering Canyon Cafe (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $15.00/$7.00
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family-pleasing food (skillets/platters, Mickey waffles) and a fun atmosphere that includes "pony" races
Cons: Noisy, little bit pricey, and while the servers here used to be known for their shenanigans, those no longer occur (which takes away some from the fun)
The Wave (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $13.00/$8.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Really diverse menu with a focus on local and sustainable items, good service, usually easy to get into
Cons: Can be noisy
Ohana (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $34.00/$22.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Food options to please most people (all-you-can-eat American breakfast), characters appear (Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and others)
Cons: Popular spot so reservations are hard to get, check in can take a long time so maybe even consider arriving early for your reservation
Tips: Book ASAP if you are interested in eating here; breakfast hours extend until 12:00 pm which makes it a great place to grab a late breakfast.
Kona Cafe (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $14.00/$8.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Good food all around (try the Tonga Toast and Kona coffee)
Cons: Used to be a hidden gem but now books up much further in advance. Just want a quick Kona coffee and pastry? Grab that from the nearby coffee bar.
Grand Floridian Cafe (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $16.00/$11.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Great food, often easy to get into
Cons: Though relatively affordable compared to other Grand Floridian restaurants, some still find some prices to be a bit high
Chef Mickey’s (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $40.00/$23.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family favorite due to the fun vibe (and it's fun to ride the monorail right into the building), good spot to catch the classic characters together (Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie & Pluto)
Cons: Food isn't particularly good but is sufficient, reservations are hard to get
Tips: Request to be in the main dining room to get the maximum amount of fun since the other rooms are further from the action.
1900 Park Fare (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $35.00/$20.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Random character combo is fun (and often includes Alice, Mad Hatter, Mary Poppins, Tigger and Winnie the Pooh), strawberry soup is good
Cons: Fairly expensive, especially since the food isn't super good (you're definitely paying for the experience)
Tips: If you arrive by monorail, it may not be obvious where this restaurant is located. When you exit the monorail, go down to the first floor and you'll find the restaurant by the front doors.
Lunch
P & J’s Southern Takeout (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$7.29
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Tasty entrees and family meals available
Cons: Limited seating
Geyser Point Bar & Grill (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.49/$7.49
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Lovely covered outdoor seating (with heaters and retractable walls for cooler months), home-made chips and many unique food options that should appeal to a wide range of tastes
Cons: Out of the way for a Quick Service meal (unless you are staying at the Wildnerness Lodge)
Oasis Bar & Grill (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.99/$7.29
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Several unique salads and fish options are available for lunch or you can grab some standard bar food or a specialty cocktail or Hawaiian beer while enjoying the pool
Cons: Doesn't usually open until 11 am
Roaring Fork (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.99/$6.99
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Usually good service
Cons: Mediocre food, small and can be very busy/crowded during peak meal times
Contempo Café (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.0011.49/$7.99
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Diverse options for a Quick Service - everything from good sandwiches to made-to-order salads and some of the best cupcakes ever, many find the onscreen ordering to be fun, view of the monorail
Cons: Can be quite noisy, due in large part to its proximity to Chef Mickey's
Beaches Pool Bar & Grill (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.99/$6.99
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Interesting food options for a pool bar, including sushi, scallops, and crab cake sandwiches
Cons: Usually only open 11-7
Gasparilla Grill (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.49/$7.19
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Affordable options, create-your-own salads available, indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor seating overlooks the marina)
Cons: Food is just OK, service can be slow
Capt. Cook’s (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$7.49
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good menu options (the homemade chips and Aloha pork sandwich are particular favorites), lots of seating
Cons: Can get quite busy during peak times
1900 Park Fare (brunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $40.00/$23.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Random character combo is fun (and often includes Alice, Mad Hatter, Mary Poppins, Tigger and Winnie the Pooh), strawberry soup is good
Cons: This meal is a brunch offering that is only available during the holidays. For 2016 those dates are Nov. 20-26 and Dec. 18th - Jan. 1st, 2017.
Tips: If you arrive by monorail, it may not be obvious where this restaurant is located. When you exit the monorail, go down to the first floor and you'll find the restaurant by the front doors.
California Grill (brunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $90.00/$48.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Great service and ambiance & amazing food with a fantastic view of the Magic Kingdom
Cons: Expensive, limited options for kids
Chef Mickey’s (brunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $41.00/$23.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family favorite due to the fun vibe (and it's fun to ride the monorail right into the building), good spot to catch the classic characters together (Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie & Pluto)
Cons: Food isn't particularly good but is sufficient, reservations are hard to get
Tips: Request to be in the main dining room to get the maximum amount of fun since the other rooms are further from the action.
Whispering Canyon Cafe (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $20.00/$9.00
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family-pleasing food (skillets/platters) and a fun atmosphere that includes "pony" races
Cons: Noisy, little bit pricey, and while the servers here used to be known for their shenanigans, those no longer occur (which takes away some from the fun)
Trail’s End Restaurant (brunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $23.00/$13.00
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: One of the most well-liked restaurants for its delicious food, affordable prices and friendly service
Cons: Difficult to get to unless you're staying at Ft. Wilderness
The Wave (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $17.00/$11.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Really diverse menu with a focus on local and sustainable items, good service, usually easy to get into
Cons: Can be noisy
Kona Cafe (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $21.00/$10.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Good food all around
Cons: Used to be a hidden gem but now books up much further in advance
Grand Floridian Cafe (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $16.00/$11.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Great food, often easy to get into
Cons: Though relatively affordable compared to other Grand Floridian restaurants, some still find some prices to be a bit high
Dinner
The Chuck Wagon (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$6.99
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Variety of menu options to appeal to many
Cons: No indoor seating
Geyser Point Bar & Grill (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.49/$7.49
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Lovely covered outdoor seating (with heaters and retractable walls for cooler months), home-made chips and many unique food options that should appeal to a wide range of tastes
Cons: Out of the way for a Quick Service meal (unless you are staying at the Wildnerness Lodge)
Roaring Fork (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.99/$6.99
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Usually good service
Cons: Mediocre food, small and can be very busy/crowded during peak meal times
P & J’s Southern Takeout (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$7.29
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Tasty entrees and family meals available
Cons: Limited seating
Gasparilla Grill (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.49/$7.19
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Affordable options, hot food and pastries available, indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor seating overlooks the marina)
Cons: Food is just OK, service can be slow
Contempo Café (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.99/$7.99
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Diverse options for a Quick Service - everything from good sandwiches to made-to-order salads and some of the best cupcakes ever, many find the onscreen ordering to be fun, view of the monorail
Cons: Can be quite noisy, due in large part to its proximity to Chef Mickey's
Capt. Cook’s (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$7.49
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good menu options (the homemade chips and Aloha pork sandwich are particular favorites), lots of seating
Cons: Can get quite busy during peak times
Storybook Dining at Artist Point (coming 12/16/18)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $55/$33
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Opportunity to meet Snow White and the Evil Queen, fun themed menu
Cons: Can be a little bit of a hassle to get there if you aren't staying at Wilderness Lodge or have plans to be at Magic Kingdom that day
Victorias and Alberts Chef’s Table (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $235.00/$0.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros:
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Narcoossee’s (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $52.00/$15.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Fantastic seafood and amazing views including being able to see the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom
Cons: Expensive, long waits for food
Spirit of Aloha (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $69.00/$39.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family-style food to eat while watching the show, unlimited beer and wine,
Cons: Show can be canceled due to weather, expensive, show is a bit cheesy, many seats don't offer a great view
Whispering Canyon Cafe (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $30.00/$17.00
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family-pleasing food (skillets/platters) and a fun atmosphere that includes "pony" races
Cons: Noisy, little bit pricey, and while the servers here used to be known for their shenanigans, those no longer occur (which takes away some from the fun)
Victorias and Alberts (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $185.00/$0.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: 1 of only 3 AAA Five Diamond-rated restaurants in Florida, 6+ course meal that is skillfully prepared, amazing food
Cons: Lengthy meal may be a bit too long for some, very expensive, not on the Disney Dining Plan
Trail’s End Restaurant (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $30.00/$17.00
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: One of the most well-liked restaurants for its delicious food, affordable prices and friendly service
Cons: Difficult to get to unless you're staying at Ft. Wilderness
The Wave (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $26.00/$11.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Really diverse menu with a focus on local and sustainable items, good service, usually easy to get into
Cons: Can be noisy
Ohana (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $44.00/$26.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Food options to please most anybody (lots of meat options plus their much-beloved bread pudding for dessert), kids are included in activities during the meal (which mortifies my kids but outgoing kids find it fun)
Cons: Popular spot so reservations are hard to get, check in can take a long time so maybe even consider arriving early for your reservation
Mickey's Backyard BBQ (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $57.00/$33.00
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Meal includes music and dancing with the characters (Chip, Dale, Goofy, Mickey & Minnie), wine and beer are included, plentiful picnic-style food (barbecued meats, corn on the cob, watermelon, etc.)
Cons: Located outside on a covered patio which can be quite hot at certain times of the year, usually only available Thursdays and Saturdays, you can't drive directly to this event but must take Ft. Wilderness transportation to get there
Tips: Consider taking a boat there from Magic Kingdom.
Kona Cafe (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $21.00/$10.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Good food all around
Cons: Used to be a hidden gem but now books up much further in advance. Can't get in? Try sushi at the nearby sushi bar.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $67.00/$39.00
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: 1 of the most popular things to do at Disney World, this restaurant combines a funny show with family-style down home food, drinks are unlimited (including beer, wine and sangria for people 21+)
Cons: Expensive, usually books up pretty far in advance, somewhat difficult to get to (easiest way is by boat from Magic Kingdom), prices vary by category and time of year
Grand Floridian Cafe (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $24.00/$11.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Great food, often easy to get into
Cons: Though relatively affordable compared to other Grand Floridian restaurants, some still find some prices to be a bit high
Citricos (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $40.00/$14.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Beautiful restaurant with great food and service, somewhat of a hidden gem so getting reservations here can be easier than other upscale restaurants, upscale (dress code is in place)
Cons: Expensive, no view of fireworks
Chef Mickey’s (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $50.00/$30.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Family favorite due to the fun vibe (and it's fun to ride the monorail right into the building), good spot to catch the classic characters together (Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie & Pluto)
Cons: Food isn't particularly good but is sufficient, reservations are hard to get
Tips: Request to be in the main dining room to get the maximum amount of fun since the other rooms are further from the action.
California Grill (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $49.00/$15.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Great service and ambiance, amazing food (especially if you like sushi) with a great view of Magic Kingdom fireworks (if you eat earlier in the day, you can return with your receipt to view fireworks at night from their private balcony area)
Cons: Expensive, limited options for kids
Artist Point (dinner)(ending 12/15/18)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $50.00/$28.00
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Delicious Pacific Northwest food (salmon is a specialty here), often easy to get a reservation
Cons: Pricey, ambiance isn't the best
1900 Park Fare (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $50.00/$27.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Fun character interactions (character lineup often includes Prince Charming, Cinderella, Anastasia, Drizella and Lady Tremaine) and it's fun to be able to have both sushi rolls and gummi bears at dinner (where else would that be possible?)
Cons: Fairly expensive, especially since the food isn't super good (you're definitely paying for the experience)
Tips: If you arrive by monorail, it may not be obvious where this restaurant is located. When you exit the monorail, go down to the first floor and you'll find the restaurant by the front doors.
Everything Else
The Wave Lounge
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $14.00/$14.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Easy spot to grab a drink and appetizer
Cons: Can be noisy
Pineapple Lanai
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5.00/$5.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Dole Whip treats (much quicker spot to get Dole Whips than Magic Kingdom location) and shaved ice, good use of snack credits, nice outdoor seating area
Cons: No longer self serve
Meadow Snack Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.99/$6.99
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good spot to grab a quick meal
Cons: Limited drink menu
Courtyard Pool Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$6.49
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Place to grab a quick snack and a drink (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available)
Cons: Doesn't open until noon, limited food options
Contemporary Grounds
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $4/$4
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great spot to grab a coffee and a pastry
Cons: Limited seating
Barefoot Pool Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.00/$0.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great place to grab a specialty drink
Cons: Limited seating
The Sand Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.49/$6.99
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great place to grab a quick bite to eat or a drink, view of the pool or Bay Lake
Cons: Limited seating
Crockett's Tavern
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.00/$0.00
Location: Fort Wilderness Campsites
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Familiar bar food available here like nachos and wings, alcoholic drinks (including Yuengling) are an option, indoor and outdoor seating
Cons: Menu is limited
Cove Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$6.49
Location: Bay Lake Tower
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Interesting menu options for a poolside location, including sushi
Cons: Pool area is accessible only to guests staying at the resort
Afternoon Tea at Garden View Tea Room
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $50.00/$13.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Relaxing, traditional English tea experience that includes tea as well as a selection of sandwiches, fruit and pastries. A special "Mrs. Potts Tea" (chocolate milk) is available for younger guests. If you book your reservation for 3:00 pm or later you'll be able to relax and enjoy your tea while the listening to the live music from the Grand Floridian lobby.
Cons: Fairly expensive for just tea and mini-sandwiches, scones and fruit (costs the same or more than a full meal).
Wonderland Tea Party
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $/$40.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: 1 hour tea party from 2-3 p.m. for ages 4-10 where kids get to make and eat cupcakes, hear a story, have tea (juice) with the characters and make flower bouquets.
Cons: Kids do this event without parents so parents should plan to do something nearby like stroll the beach, order a drink, explore the resort, etc.
Tips: The price of this tea party makes it a popular option so be sure to book early if you'd like to attend.
Perfectly Princess Tea Party
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $0.00/$334.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: A whole event rather than just a meal that includes each girl receiving a doll, tiara, bracelet, rose, scrapbook plus food and entertainment (boys receive a crown and plush bear). The $250 price includes 1 adult and 1 child. More children can be added for an additional cost.
Cons: Available every day except Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 - 10:30 am.
Tips: Party goers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite princess or prince.
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $13.00/$0.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Super fun environment, delicious drinks (including great souvenir cups!) and food
Cons: Very limited indoor seating, Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted
Territory Lounge
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $11.00/$11.00
Location: Wilderness Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Fantastic place to grab a drink and appetizer, great ambiance
Cons: Can be noisy, Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted
Tambu Lounge
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $9.00/$9.00
Location: Polynesian Village Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Nice spot to grab an appetizer, 'Ohana bread pudding, or a specialty drink (including a Lapu Lapu, the popular drink that served in a pineapple), good atmosphere
Cons: Only open in the evening, expensive drinks
Mizner’s Lounge
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $16.00/$16.00
Location: Grand Floridian Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Standard drink menu (plus champagne, ports, cognacs), appetizers and desserts and cigars available, can listen to the nearby band play
Cons: Disney Dining Plan not accepted, only open in evenings
Getting to your reservation at one of the Magic Kingdom-area resort restaurants
All of the Magic Kingdom-area resorts offer monorail and/or boat service between the park and the resort. To figure out which you'll need to use check out the WDW Prep School Navigator.
Other reasons to dine outside of Magic Kingdom
Not only can it make sense to dine outside of Magic Kingdom because you want to try something new, some people like to plan a relaxing meal during the nighttime fireworks show. While the best view (especially with the new projections-heavy Happily Ever After) is going to be within the park, viewing it from one of the nearby restaurants can be a romantic way to end an evening or a nice alternative for anybody that doesn't like loud noises or the thick crowds the fireworks draw.
The holidays at Disney World are another time when venturing out of Magic Kingdom for a meal might make sense. During the holiday season, all of the resorts will be decked out in their finest with lots of seasonal decorations to explore. If you are visiting during the holiday season, it is well worth it to set aside a couple hours to check out what they have to offer.
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Are you planning to eat at any of these restaurants? We'd love to hear your thoughts on the Magic Kingdom-area resort restaurants in the comments.
Victoria and Albert’s is now on the dining plan??? really?
No, it’s not. We have 2 entries listed above for V&A – 1 for the main dining and 1 for Chef’s Table. We had the main restaurant as not accepting the DDP, but inadvertently had Chef’s Table as accepting it. That’s been fixed now.
We loved Whispering Canyon! Another tip for a reaction is to tell them you are very thirsty. 🙂
And I agree with Savanah – I’d love to see a write up like this for the other resorts!
Can you make a list like this for the other resort aera reaturants?
I LOVED this list, thank you! I wish there was a PDF to put in my WDW Planning Book. Are you planning to do this for other resorts as well? I wanted to stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, but a few members of my family have certain diets that don’t allow them to have certain foods, and the African cuisine put me off a bit in thinking there may not be key foods they can eat. Even though the Poly has a theme to their food as well, they still had burgers, chicken fingers, and fries that my little brother could eat. I would love to know the breakdown of the rest of the resort restaurants to make a better educated plan.
One thing about Disney Restaurants is they are excellent at dealing with special dietary needs. If you are making ADRs, you can make a note on your reservation about the dietary restrictions. And I’m pretty confident that all quick serves at resorts have your burgers and chicken fingers, even at AKL.
We got back from WDW a few weeks ago. Stayed at Polynesian. Ate at Kona (B), ‘Ohana (B), Capt. Cook’s (L), Contempo Cafe (D), Chef Mickey’s (B). I booked a few breakfasts because I’d read that children with allergies were treated so well that my egg-allergic son would get to have treats he doesn’t usually get. I found that everyone just wanted to give him Mickey Waffles. Each location seems to keep a separate iron for making them for allergies… and I guess that’s easier to clean/deal with than a griddle.
Only the kind chef at ‘Ohana really made his meal extra special (waffles, egg free biscuit, roasted potatoes and LOTS of bacon on a special platter just slightly smaller than the platter the rest of us got). The characters were fun and relaxed. The conga line part was funny because of the look our 10 yr old gave us (“I’m only doing this to make my brother happy!!!) while they were dancing. LOL
Sadly, our last meal “in the world” at Chef Mickey’s was disappointing. The chef had NO table-side manner (another chef overheard my son ask me about it while we at the buffet and the chef volunteered that the guy we talked to is VERY monotone), didn’t show us options on the buffet, acted like we were a bother, was very uncaring imo. And the character interactions seemed super RUSHED compared to all other char. meals we’d done (Crystal Palace, ‘Ohana, Garden Grill). We would NOT go back to Chef Mickey’s for breakfast.
Kona Cafe was very good. The Tonga toast really is “all that.” 🙂 I wish it was a bit less crowded… meaning I wish the tables were further apart. It’s a bit claustrophobic. The service was lovely, tho!
Capt. Cook’s was OUTSTANDING. Loved the pork sandwich and Dole Whip and the chips (addictive)! Enjoyed eating outside. Was a great start to our trip.
We had dinner at Contempo Cafe on our arrival day. It was hectic, but the food was very good. I tried a Rootbeer Cupcake just cuz it was available. 🙂 We enjoyed shopping in the Contemporary and watching the monorail, too.
You don’t mention the Luau. Have you reviewed it?
I AM planning our next trip. 🙂 Probably 3 yrs out so that they can get Polynesian renovations done before we return there.
Good write up.
My 2 cents:
Do NOT let the “all you can drink milkshake” offer at the Whispering Canyon Cafe be your determining factor in going. The milkshakes are average at best. Your basic Sonic milkshake is lightyears better than any milkshake at this place. Chocolate milk from the grocery store is more appealing.
My memory of the food was ok. But it was fun to convince someone at your table to ask for ketchup (Try it and you’ll see what happens 🙂 )