Nothing about your vacation should be a source of stress, so don’t let your Disneyland dining decisions worry you. Disneyland has several dining experiences that are perfect for any family. Vacationing with children can come along with some additional planning. Let us make it easier for you by sharing the best restaurants at Disneyland for children.
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Located in New Orleans Square, Blue Bayou Restaurant is a Louisiana-inspired restaurant in a picturesque setting. You children will love this sit-down dining experience due to its close-proximity to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. The boats from the attraction float by as you dine at this restaurant where it is nighttime all the time. Louisiana favorites like bourbon shrimp and creole-roasted chicken can be enjoyed here.
Alien Pizza Planet
Do you have a Toy Story fan in your family? Alien Pizza Planet is a quick-service restaurant serving food inspired by the Toy Story films. Your children will be enchanted by the memorabilia from Toy Story, as if Pizza Planet as come to life. Grown-ups will enjoy the selection of pastas, pizzas with various toppings, and delicious desserts like the Alien Macaroon.
Tiana’s Palace
Disneyland’s newest restaurant is sure to delight your children. Tiana’s Palace is Tiana’s dream come to life and is modeled after her restaurant in the movie. Located in New Orleans Square, this quick-service restaurant serves Cajun and creole dishes, as well as Tiana’s famous beignets! Guests can enjoy gumbo, shrimp and grits, and cornbread, all made by Tiana herself.
Plaza Inn
Character dining is a great opportunity for your kids to meet their favorite Disney characters without waiting in line. The Plaza Inn restaurant features a character breakfast experience with Minnie and friends where guests enjoy all-you-care-to-enjoy American breakfast food. Guests dining at Plaza Inn for breakfast can expect made-to-order omelets, French toast, scrambled eggs, and the famous Mickey waffles that everyone loves. This is the only character dining experience in Disneyland so don’t miss it! Characters don’t appear at lunch or dinner, but guests will still love the specialty chicken and dining on the patio overlooking Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Cafe Daisy
Cafe Daisy is a great dining option for quick-service dining with children. Located in the newly reimagined Toontown, Cafe Daisy serves American-style food in a fun and coloring cartoon setting. Cafe Daisy serves a variety of hot dogs for grown-ups including Daisy’s Dressed-Up Dog, a beef hot dog with chili-cheese sauce, mac n’ cheese, and potato crispies. Not a hot dog person? Cafe Daisy also serves cheesy and pepperoni pizza flop-overs. For children, Cafe Daisy serves personal pizzas and Minnie’s mini corn dogs. Cafe Daisy is also one of the few restaurants to serve a toddler meal: mini mac ‘n cheese with applesauce and your choice of milk or water.
Where is your favorite place to eat at Disneyland with children? Let us know in the comments below!
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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 two toddlers. 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.
