Disney World is a well-known vacation destination for those who love to eat! With so many restaurants to choose from, guests can find something that everyone will love. Restaurants within the parks range from heavily themed to classy and sophisticated. Whatever dining experience you wish for, you can find within the Disney parks. When vacationing with children, it can be difficult to find restaurants that both adults and kids will enjoy together. Thankfully, Disney makes it easy with their many options and family-friendly dining. If you have a vacation planned to Disney with your kiddos then be sure to check out these 5 Disney World parks restaurants that kids will love.
1. Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom’s Crystal Palace is a sit-down restaurant that kids and adults alike will love. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and features Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger. This is a character buffet, meaning the characters will come to your table and interact with you while you dine. The buffet is loaded with classic favorites like carved prime rib, mashed potatoes, salmon, and more. Kids love having one-one-one experiences with Pooh, and adults love not having to wait in line for a meet and greet.
2. Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom
Another Magic Kingdom restaurant that is popular with kids and grown-ups is Cinderella’s Royal Table. Available for breakfast and dinner, this restaurant gives kids an opportunity to meet their favorite princesses. This restaurant serves delightful breakfast and dinner favorites, and characters like Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, and more will meet and greet you while you dine.
3. Sci-Fi Dine-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This fan-favorite restaurant is great for families with kids. Sci-Fi Dine-In is located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and features a nostalgic menu full of burgers and milkshakes. Guests of this restaurant will be seated in a vintage car as they watch trailers for old science fiction films on the big screen. This restaurant has some of the most intricate theming in all of the parks, and is a great place to eat for families with kids who need a little extra entertainment while they dine.
4. Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT
Another EPCOT restaurant that is popular with kids is Coral Reef Restaurant. This restaurant shares space with Sea Base, and guests can view this massive aquarium while they dine. Large windows let every guest have a great view of fish, turtles, sharks, and even divers as they enjoy their meal.
5. Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
One of Animal Kingdom’s best restaurants is Tusker House. This character buffet is popular with kids because they get to meet Donald, Goofy, and other friends. Adults love Tusker House because of its African-inspired buffet offerings. For those who are picky eaters, classic American food can be found here as well!
Do you and your family enjoy character dining? Have you ever dined at any of these restaurants? We want to hear from you in the comments below!
Written by
Megan Woodard
Contributing Writer
Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her family. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.
