The full service restaurants at Disney World are bustling these days with the growing popularity of their Dining Plus option available for Magic Your Way package. Many guests who previously stuck strictly to the counter service options at the parks or the hotel food court, are getting to sample the huge variety of culinary options available at the full service restaurants. But new experiences in food dont appeal to everyone. Kids in particular, as well as many adults, have a limited range of what they enjoy eating. If this sounds like someone in (or all of) your group, dont let this stop you from trying a new dining experience. Many Disney restaurants also serve up a unique atmosphere as well as food, and there are ways you can enjoy both the experience and the meal. General Tips Every Disney full service restaurant, even the really fancy ones, has a kids menu with kid-friendly choices like chicken nuggets, hot dogs, spaghetti, and macaroni and cheese. Picky teens and adults can order off the kids menu too. Just dont expect larger portions. Although you wont find it on the menu, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is always availableyou just have to ask. Dont see chicken nuggets or a hamburger on the kids menu? Ask. They may well be able to accommodate your request. Try a buffet. Disney does a buffet better than most, and chances are youll find a little something for everyone. Even the kids get their own buffet area with kid favorites (but they can always eat from the main buffet if they wish). Many of the buffet restaurants are character meals, where youll get some one-on-one time with your favorite characters as well. Unless youre eating at a buffet or pre-plated character meal, your selections are cooked to order. So dont be afraid to ask for your entre with no sauce, or to make a substitution. Theyre happy to oblige. Recommended Disney World Restaurants for Picky Eaters Best buffet: Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge). Huge selection, good quality, exotic & tame dishes Best character meal: Chef Mickeys (Contemporary Resort). Kid-friendly, fun, and a great dessert bar Best fancy restaurant for picky eaters: Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club Resort). Great steaks, elegant atmosphere with strolling violinists Best selection of comfort food: 50s Prime Time Caf (Disney-MGM Studios). A step up from traditional diner fare in a fun 50s atmosphere Best World Showcase restaurant for the finicky: Biergarten (Epcot). If youre not into German favorites like sauerbraten and red cabbage, youll also find rotiserie chicken, roast pork, a variety of salads, and a fun oom-pah band (seating is family style) |
