DVC resorts are deluxe resorts that feature great accommodations, recreational opportunities, and dining options. Many guests don’t realize that you don’t have to step foot inside a Disney park to experience incredible dining. Disney World categorizes its restaurants into either quick-service or table-service. Table-service restaurants are classic restaurant experiences. Each DVC resort is home to a table-service restaurant, with some DVC resorts like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort being home to several. Whether you are interested in a Disney Signature Dining Experience, or a more casual dining experience, you will be pleased with the DVC resort table-service dining options.
1900 Park Fare – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
You can find great character dining at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with 1900 Park Fare. This restaurant is all about wish makers, and guests can meet Aladdin, Tiana, Cinderella, and Mirabelle while they dine on an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet.
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop – Disney’s Beach Club Resort
This popular casual restaurant serves burgers and American-style food. But they are well-known for their unique ice cream creations for dessert in the form of scoops, shakes, and other desserts.
Cape May Cafe – Disney’s Beach Club Resort
This restaurant offers two distinct dining experiences. For breakfast, Cape May Cafe is a character buffet starring Minnie, Daisy, and other friends dressed in their beachy best. For lunch and dinner, Cape May Cafe features no characters but instead serves a delicious seafood buffet.
Boma Flavors of Africa – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Guests can enjoy a buffet of African flavors at Boma, located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Jiko- The Cooking Place – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
This Disney Signature Dining Experience gives guests a gourmet taste of Africa, serving authentic cuisine in a sophisticated dining room.
Sanaa – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Sanaa is a quick-service restaurant for breakfast, but a table-service restaurant for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy tastes of Africa and India while they watch the savanna animals through large windows.
California Grill – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
This Signature Dining Experience is located on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Guests are treated to a 3-course meal and a beautiful view of Magic Kingdom in the distance.
Chef Mickey’s – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
This character buffet is a great chance to meet the “Fab Five” of Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto.
Steakhouse 71 – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
This steakhouse is inspired by Walt Disney and the year that Magic Kingdom first opened its doors: 1971. Guests are treated to delicious steaks and other yummy entrees like French Onion Soup.
Victoria & Albert’s – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
This Signature Dining Experience has recently earned itself a Michelin Star. Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant is a highly exquisite restaurant serving the chef’s choice. Guests interested in dining at Victoria & Albert’s should check Disney’s website for more information on this experience.
Citricos – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Inspired by Mary Poppins, Citricos is a Signature Dining Experience and serves Florida cuisine with Mediterranean inspiration.
Grand Floridian Cafe – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
This casual restaurant serves American classics in an elegant setting.
Narcoossee’s – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
This waterfront Signature Dining Experience serves seafood and other delicious options with a great view of Bay Lake.
Flying Fish – Disney’s Boardwalk
This Disney Signature Dining Experience serves upscale seafood like Lobster, and land favorites like Filet Mignon.
Trattoria al Forno – Disney’s Boardwalk
This authentic Italian restaurant serves favorites from Italy for breakfast, and dinner.
Geyser Point Bar & Grill – Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Geyser Point Bar & Grill is a poolside lodge offering great views of the lake as well as burgers, steaks, and drinks.
Whispering Canyon Cafe – Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
This all-you-care-to-enjoy meal is served family-style, and your servers will treat you as such! Whispering Canyon Cafe serves bottomless BBQ favorites.
Storybook Dining – Artist’s Pointe with Snow White at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Snow White, The Evil Queen, and some of the Seven Dwarfs are the stars of this character dining experience at Wilderness Lodge.
Kona Cafe – Disney’s Polynesian Resort
This casual restaurant located at Disney’s Polynesian Resort serves Hawaiian-inspired dishes as well as a large selection of sushi.
‘Ohana – Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Located at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Ohana restaurant immediately treats you like family. Guests are served an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal full of delicious meat, Ohana noodles, and more.
Olivia’s Cafe – Disney’s Old Key West Resort
This casual restaurant feels like it came from a small town. Olivia’s Cafe serves seafood and southern food like fried chicken, and chicken and waffles.
Topolino’s Terrace – Disney’s Riviera Resort
Offering two distinct dining experiences, Topolino’s Terrace is a character meal featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy for breakfast, and a Signature Dining Experience serving elegant European entrees by night.
The Turf Club Bar and Grill – Disney’s Saratoga Springs
This equestrian-themed restaurant is only open for dinner. The Turf Club serves French Onion Soup, Prime Rib, and more classic and beloved entrees.
Where is your favorite place to eat at DVC Resorts? Let us know in the comments!
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