Disney World vacations are full of attractions, shows, entertainment, and dining. The Disney parks are large and walking from one attraction to another can take a significant amount of energy. Sometimes guests just want to sit down, relax, and enjoy a break. That’s when enjoying a meal at one of Disney’s many restaurants can work out beautifully. Not only can you replenish your energy with delicious food, but you can also enjoy a seated and air-conditioned break from the heat. Here are some of our places to eat in Magic Kingdom when you want to sit down and enjoy a break from the heat!
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
Located in Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe has a dining room that is entirely indoors and air-conditioned. This indoor dining space also features some live entertainment with the animatronic singing alien: Sonny Eclipse. This is a great restaurant for families to visit because the food is popular with kids and adults (burgers, chicken tenders, and fries), and the kids love sitting and watching Sonny Eclipse perform. This quick-service restaurant will cool you off and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to get back to the park.
Columbia Harbour House
Located in Liberty Square, Columbia Harbour House has a spacious indoor dining area featuring two floors. Serving food from both land and sea, guests can enjoy a refreshing lobster roll as they people watch Magic Kingdom from the second floor windows.
Liberty Tree Tavern
Also located in Liberty Square, Liberty Tree Tavern is a table-service restaurant that many guests consider a must-do experience. Serving an all-you-care-to-enjoy feast of American classics, this family-style meal will be an experience you won’t soon forget. Guests will love the colonial-style dining room, and they’ll love the Thanksgiving-inspired food even more. Enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and so much more.
The Crystal Palace
Another table-service restaurant that provides an excellent break from the heat is Crystal Palace. Located off of Main Street USA, this restaurant is a character dining experience featuring Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet. Guests enjoy a buffet meal of American classics like carved prime rib, macaroni and cheese, baked salmon, and more. The characters visit your table during this experience so you can meet your favorite pals without having to wait outside in the heat.
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Located in Fantasyland is another table-service restaurant that you can use to escape the heat. Be Our Guest features dining halls directly from the Beauty and the Beast film. Where else can guests cool off in Beast’s castle while they enjoy a prix fixe meal?
Have you ever enjoyed any of these restaurants? Where do you like to go to escape the heat at Magic Kingdom? We want to hear from you in the comments below!
Featured Photo: Emily Murray.
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.
