Traveling to Disney with children can be intimidating, but the Disney parks are truly the best place to be with little ones. Disney makes it so easy for families to travel there. Between stroller rentals, the Baby Care Centers, and on-property resorts, Disney World is truly built for families. It can be nerve-wracking for some parents to think about food during vacations, especially for those with kids who are picky eaters. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has several dining options available for guests, whether they are table-service or quick-service restaurants. If you are planning on visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom with your family, then be sure to check out some of these dining options that your kids will actually love.
Flame Tree Barbecue
Located in Discovery Island Trails, Flame Tree Barbecue is a great restaurant that both kids and parents will love. With outdoor seating overlooking the water and Expedition Everest, this quick service restaurant has a lovely view. The adult menu consists of barbecue options like pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. The kids menu features a baked chicken drumstick, pulled pork, all-beef hot dog, and an Uncrustable.
Harambe Market
Animal Kingdom’s newest quick-service restaurant is Harambe Market. Located in the Africa section of the park, Harambe Market serves cheeseburgers and chicken strips for the kiddos who might be picky eaters. Adults can enjoy cheeseburgers, salads, wraps, fries, specialty cocktails, and draft beers.
Tusker House
Looking for character dining at Animal Kingdom? You’ll find it at Tusker House! Here you’ll meet Donald Duck and some of his best pals while you enjoy a great buffet full of delicious foods. There are flavors of Africa and India throughout the buffet but there is also a kids’ buffet with safe foods like chicken strips and macaroni and cheese. Children absolutely love meeting Donald and the other friends who join him, and parents love not having to wait in long lines outdoors in order to enjoy a character meet and greet.
Rainforest Cafe
Another fun sit-down restaurant for kids to enjoy is Rainforest Cafe. Located at the park’s entrance, Rainforest Cafe is a lively place to eat. Inside you’ll find all of the sights and sounds of the rainforest, as well as animal animatronics that really bring the experience to life. The menu here has a little bit of everything, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, and more.
Pizzafari
A quick-service restaurant that has something the entire family will enjoy is Pizzafari. This restaurant serves cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza for the kids, as well as pasta with red sauce and macaroni and cheese. Grown-ups will enjoy pizza as well as the other options like Ceasar salad and Pesto Chicken Pasta.
What are your favorite restaurants to enjoy at Animal Kingdom? What do your kids love to eat here? We want to hear from you in the comments below!
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Megan Woodard
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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.
